JP2002233617A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which is equipped with a prize winning memory display mode which can increase the upper limit of a prize winning memory without giving a player a bad feeling. SOLUTION: This game machine is equipped with a variable display which can variable-display plural symbols, a starting prize winning memory means which can store starting prize winning information up to a prescribed number based on prize winning into a specific prize winning port (103) to start symbol movement, and a starting prize winning memory display means (starting prize winning memory display area A) which can display information on the memory in the starting prize winning memory means. The starting prize winning memory display means is equipped with a starting prize winning memory upper limit number ambiguity display means (starting prize winning upper limit number ambiguity display means A1b) which can display the upper limit number, which can be stored in the starting prize winning memory means in the starting prize winning memory, in an ambiguous condition in which the upper limit number is daringly made ambiguous.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of notifying the number of winning storage to a specific winning opening.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, a variable display device is provided, and a variable display device is variably displayed when a start winning prize port (specific prize port) provided in a game area is won, and the display at the time of stoppage is determined in a predetermined manner. In the case of a so-called "first type" pachinko gaming machine that generates a big hit state (special game state) when coincidence occurs, when a winning in the starting winning opening occurs while the variable display device is operating or a special game is occurring. In addition, the start winning prize can be stored up to a predetermined number (for example, four).

[0003] In this type of pachinko gaming machine, a special game state (for example, a probability fluctuation state) that can be advantageous to the player after the end of the special game is obtained depending on the stop mode of the variable display device. It is easy to derive a special stop mode in which the figure (special symbol) becomes a special game with a high probability, and during this period, an auxiliary game (such as increasing the number of revolutions of the special figure or reducing the number of balls held) For example, normal power opening control according to normal figure fluctuation is executed, winning in the starting winning opening becomes easier than in the normal gaming state, and the starting winning memory has almost all memories (including a full state). Becomes

[0004] By the way, the number of the above-mentioned start winning prize memories is four at the maximum according to the present rule, and the starting prize storing memories are not stored even if more prizes are won. That is, in fact, during the above-mentioned specific game state period, even if there are four start winning prize memories, further start winnings are frequently generated. Since a low upper limit value has been determined in advance, it was not possible to store the overflow winning start winning. Therefore, gaming machines have been devised that allow even more prize storage (for example, up to eight).

[0005]

However, when the upper limit of the prize storage is increased as described above, the following problems occur.

For example, even if the upper limit of the winning memory is increased, the number (ratio) of winning in the starting winning opening during the normal game state is the same as before (for example, six winnings per minute). However, it is difficult to expect a prize that satisfies the increased memory upper limit (however, the memory upper limit may be reached when, for example, the shooting action is continued during that time due to a long reach or the like).

In such a gaming machine in which the number of winnings does not substantially increase, if a display in which the upper limit is changed is simply added to an area that can be stored and displayed is displayed, In the state where the memorized winnings are still less than four as usual, only the remaining memorable number of vacancies become noticeable, which may give an impression that the winning rate to the starting winning opening is rather low. Absent. For this reason, there is a possibility that the impression of the gaming machine may be deteriorated, and the game may be given up early, or the gaming shop may have a bad image of performing a nail adjustment so as not to win a prize.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has a starting prize memory display mode capable of increasing the upper limit of a prize winning storage without giving a player disgust. The purpose is to provide.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a variable display device capable of displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable manner, and starting winning information based on winning in a specific winning opening (103) for starting the symbols. And a start winning prize storage means (start prize storage display area A) capable of displaying information relating to the storage of the starting prize storage means, the start prize storage means. The display means includes a start winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display means (start winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display area A1b) capable of displaying the upper limit number of the start winning memory that can be stored in the start winning memory means in an ambiguous state where the upper limit number is intentionally obscured. ).

[0010] Thus, the start winning storage upper limit number ambiguous display means informs that the storable upper limit number is ambiguous, so that a small number of starting winning memories can be stored in a gaming machine capable of storing a large number of start winning awards. Even if there is only one (for example, a normal gaming state), the starting winning opening (specific winning opening)
It is possible to make it difficult to have an image that does not receive much prize. Therefore, even when the maximum number of start winning prizes that can be stored is increased, it is possible to prevent the image of a gaming machine or a game arcade from being degraded. Note that the term “ambiguous display” in the present invention means that it is difficult to determine the maximum number of start winning combinations that can be stored. It is also conceivable to obscure a part of the display of the memorable start winning prize.

Further, the starting winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display means can display a part where the number of starting winning memories is larger than a predetermined number in an ambiguous state in which the part is unclear. As a result, a portion where the number of start winning prize memories is larger than the predetermined number is in an ambiguous state, but a portion where the number of start winning prize memories is larger than the predetermined number is a portion that is not stored so frequently, and the effect on the game is affected. Can be reduced. When the storable number is, for example, eight, the predetermined number is set to five, and, for example, the storage number of five to eight can be displayed ambiguously. However, other classification methods may be used.

Further, the gaming machine can generate a specific game state in which a prize in the specific prize port is easier than in a normal game state, and the start prize storage display means includes a start prize storage means. A start winning prize storage upper limit number clear display means capable of displaying the upper limit number of start prize storage memories storable in the specific game state, and in the specific game state, replacing the starting prize storage upper limit number ambiguous display means with the start winning prize. The storage upper limit number clear display means may be operated. Thus, in the normal game state, the upper limit number is displayed ambiguously, and in the specific game state, the upper limit number is clearly displayed instead of the ambiguous display of the upper limit number. The start winning prize memory part can be displayed accurately,
It is possible to give the player a guide to setting a game policy such as firing adjustment (launching a useless ball).

[0013] Further, the gaming machine can generate a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the symbol set in advance on the variable display device is stopped and displayed, and the starting prize storage display means includes: The start winning prize storage means which can be stored in the starting prize storage means in a state in which the upper limit number of the start prize memory can be clearly displayed is provided. Instead of the storage upper limit number ambiguous display means, the start winning storage upper limit number clear display means may be operated. By displaying the maximum number of start winning combinations that can be stored for a predetermined period after the special game state (big hit state) ends, the start winning memory is usually in the upper limit state after the end of the big hit, and the game after the big hit is continued. In this case, even if the fluctuation display device fluctuates and completes the memory, the number stored in the new start prize memory in the start prize port is kept high for a while. Therefore, by clearly displaying the upper limit number that can be stored in such a case, the player can accurately grasp the remaining storage number, and it is possible to give a guide for setting a game policy such as stopping firing. . Note that the “predetermined period” may be a period until there is no start winning memory, a period until the start winning memory reaches a predetermined number, or a time limit such as one minute.

[0014] Further, the starting prize storage display means includes a starting prize memory upper limit number clear display means capable of displaying the starting prize storage upper limit number storable in the starting prize storage means in a clarified state. When the storage number stored in the prize storage means is smaller than a predetermined number, the start prize storage upper limit number ambiguous display means is activated, and when the stored number becomes equal to or more than a predetermined number, the start prize storage is performed. Instead of the storage upper limit number ambiguous display means, the start winning storage upper limit number clear display means may be operated. As a result, the upper limit number that can be memorized in the starting prize is changed from an ambiguous state to a clear state in the upper limit number according to the memorized number of the memorized starting prize. It is possible to prevent the player from giving an impression such as a poor winning rate to the mouth.

In addition, the gaming machine can notify that the number of stored memorized by the start winning prize storage means has reached the upper limit even when the start prize storage upper limit number ambiguous display means is operating. A notification means may be provided. As a result, even if the upper limit is ambiguous,
By knowing that the starting winning memory has reached the upper limit, it is possible to use it as a measure to stop unnecessary beating.

[0016] Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a start prize storage means capable of storing a predetermined number of start prize information based on a prize in a specific prize port for starting the symbols, and a start prize storage. In a gaming machine having a start winning prize storage display means capable of displaying information related to the storage of the means, the start prize storage display means has a limited storage display area in advance regardless of the number of memories stored in the start prize storage means. The area and length of the storage display area may be expanded or contracted in accordance with the number of storages in the limited area so that the stored number of storages can be displayed. This allows
Since the correct number of storages can be displayed and the maximum number of storages is not displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an impression that the winning rate is poor or the like normally. In addition, since the display is adjusted by expansion and contraction etc. according to the number of storages in the limited area, it is possible to make it harder to give an impression that the number of the winning prize stored is smaller, and to further suppress the impression with a poor winning rate. Is possible.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a game board of a pachinko machine as an example of a game machine suitable for applying the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a game board, and an arc-shaped guide rail 101 for guiding a game ball fired from below to an upper portion of the game board is provided on the front of the game board 100. A special symbol display (variable display device) 102 for performing an effect display in a variable display game or a special game (big hit game) (starting prize storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of prize winning information based on winning in a special figure starting prize port) A special winning start opening (specific winning opening) which is provided with a start winning storage display area A as a start winning storage display means capable of displaying information related to the storage of the special display, and which is made of an ordinary electric accessory and gives the starting condition of the above-mentioned variable display game. ) 103, general-purpose starting gates 104 and 105 for giving the starting conditions of the ordinary electric accessory, a variable winning device 106 called an attacker, a general winning opening 1
07, 108, 109, a normal symbol display 122 for performing an auxiliary game using a variable display, a general-purpose start storage display for storing a predetermined number (for example, a maximum of four) of the number of game balls passed to the general-purpose start gate. 123, decorative lamps 124 and 125 for enhancing the effect of playing a game, a hitting direction conversion member 126 called a windmill for giving randomness to the flow of hitting balls, and a number of obstacle nails 127 are provided.

Although not particularly limited, in this embodiment, all winning ports 103 to 103 provided in the game board 100 are formed.
A winning sensor composed of a microswitch or a non-contact type sensor is provided corresponding to each of the 109 to detect a winning ball there. That is, the special figure start sensor SS1 is arranged inside the special figure start winning opening 103,
A count sensor SS4 and a continuous winning sensor SS5 are arranged inside the variable winning device 106, and winning sensors SS4 to SS10 are arranged inside the general winning openings 107 to 109, respectively. Then, when the game ball wins these winning ports, a winning ball detection signal is sent from the winning port sensors SS4 to SS10 to a game control device 200 described later, and the game control device 2
From 00, the prize ball number data is transmitted to the discharge control device 300.

Here, the general-purpose starting gates 104, 10
When a passing ball to 5 is detected, the normal symbol display 122 is operated to perform a variation display operation for a predetermined time, and when a passing ball is further generated to the ordinary figure starting gates 104 and 105 during that time, the number of the balls is stored. The general-purpose starting prize storage indicator 123 is turned on in accordance with the number of storage. Then, when the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 122 is stopped and the display content becomes a predetermined mode, the special figure starting winning opening 103 composed of the ordinary electric accessory is opened.

When a game ball wins in the opened special figure starting winning opening 103 or the closed special figure starting winning opening 103, the special symbol display 102 is operated to fluctuate for a predetermined time, and during that time, a special figure is further displayed. When a winning ball is generated in the starting winning opening 103, the number of the balls is stored, and the number of stored balls is displayed in the starting winning storage display area A according to the stored number.

Here, the maximum number of start winnings that can be stored in the special figure starting winning opening 103 is eight, but the number that can be stored (upper limit number) is displayed in the starting winning storage display area A as it is. If the number of memorized start winnings is small, the display of the winning portion becomes conspicuous, and the special figure starting winning opening 10
Since there is a risk of giving an image that the winning rate of 3 is low, the upper limit number of the starting winning memory that can be stored in the starting winning memory means, which is a feature of the present invention, can be displayed in an ambiguous state in which the upper limit number is intentionally obscured. The storage display is provided with a means for displaying a start-up winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display means. The details of the display mode related to the ambiguous display will be described later.

Next, after a random number value extracted in connection with winning in the special figure starting winning opening 103 is determined, a change in the special symbol display 102 is performed in order to derive a stop symbol corresponding to the determination result. After a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the display, the variable display is terminated to stop at the stop symbol.

Then, when the end of the variable display, the judgment result related to the variable display is a hit,
The variable winning device 106 is opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of winning balls is reached.

Further, a general prize area and a continuous prize area are provided in the variable prize apparatus 106, and the opening operation of the variable prize apparatus 106 is performed on condition that a game ball has won in the continuous prize area. Repeated up to the number of times.

The control of the progress of the game in the game board 100 and the generation of random numbers used in the game control are performed by the game control device 200 executing a series of programs. The variable display control in the special symbol display 102 is performed by the game control device 200.
Is performed in accordance with a command from the game control device 200 by a display control device 400 provided separately from the game control device 200.

Next, based on FIG.
0 and the configuration of the display control device 400 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the game control device 200 and the display control device 400.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game control device 200 includes a game microcomputer 211 composed of a one-chip microcomputer (broadly-defined CPU) formed as a semiconductor integrated circuit for controlling the accessory required for the game. A clock generation circuit (oscillator) 212 that divides the oscillation signal of the crystal oscillator to obtain a clock signal of a predetermined frequency, an input interface 213 that receives signals from various sensors, a driving signal for driving means such as a solenoid, and others. And an output interface 214 for outputting a control signal to the control device.

The above-mentioned gaming microcomputer 211
Is a central processing unit (CPU) as arithmetic control means
And ROM (read only memory) and RAM (start-up winning storage means: random access memory) as a storage means, an interrupt control circuit (not shown), and the like, which are manufactured as ICs for so-called amuse chips. Programs and prize ball number data necessary for the game progress control performed by the CPU are stored in the ROM.

A signal from the prize ball detection sensor 304 in the prize ball discharge flow path, a special figure start sensor SS1 in the special figure start winning port 103, and a general figure are input to the game control device 200 via the input interface 213. The general-purpose starting sensors SS2 and SS3 in the starting gates 104 and 105, and the variable winning device 106
The detection signals from the V winning sensor SS4 corresponding to the continuous winning area, the count sensor SS5 corresponding to the general winning area, the winning sensors SS6 to SS10 in the general winning openings 107 to 111, and the like are input.

On the other hand, from the game control device 200 through the output interface 214, the ordinary symbol display 12
2 and the like, the drive signal of the general-purpose solenoid 315 for opening and closing the ordinary electric accessory, the display control device 40
0, a driving signal of an attacker solenoid (large winning opening solenoid) 314 for opening and closing the big winning opening of the variable winning device 106, a data signal for the discharge control device 300, the decoration control device 500, and the sound control device 600;
Board external terminal (data output terminal) 31 for transmitting data such as occurrence of a big hit to a management device of a game store (not shown)
2 is output.

The display control device 400 includes a control microcomputer (CPU) 421, an interface circuit 422 with the game control device 200, and a read-only memory (ROM) 42 for storing control programs and fixed data.
3. a random access memory (RAM) 424 that provides a work area for the control CPU 421 and stores data and display data sent from the game control device 200;
An image display controller (VDC) 425 for driving the display device (special symbol display) 102, a font ROM 426 storing image data to be displayed, a gamma correction circuit 427 for display correction, and data from the RAM 424 to the image display controller 425. DMA controller (DMAC) 42 for DMA (direct memory access) transfer
8, a clock generation circuit (oscillator) 429 for obtaining a clock signal of a predetermined frequency by dividing the frequency of the oscillation signal of the crystal oscillator.

Control CPU 421 of display control device 400
, Display fluctuation time data and stop symbol data from the game control device 200 via the interface 422,
Display control information such as a stop command is input. When display control information is input from the game control device 200, a reception interrupt is applied to the control CPU 421 from the interface 422, and the control CPU 421 stores the received data (display control information) in the buffer area of the RAM 424 in response thereto. I do. Then, the control CPU 421 analyzes the received data, determines an effect pattern (a collection of continuous display design data) to be fluctuated and displayed based on, for example, the fluctuating time data, and displays a code indicating the design to be displayed, a display position, and a scroll. Commands such as RAM 424
To be stored. The effect patterns are stored in the ROM 423 in advance in the form of a table corresponding to the fluctuation time data.

The image display controller 425 stores a data group corresponding to the above-described effect pattern transferred from the RAM 424 by the DMA controller 428 into the internal RA.
Read and expand to M. More specifically, character font data stored in the font ROM 426 is read in accordance with a code indicating a design, and image data to be displayed is associated with a display screen in accordance with display position data and a command. Store in the storage area. At this time, a background symbol for enhancing the effect is also generated in addition to a variable symbol for a special figure game such as a number, and stored in the display image storage area. The variable design and the background design may be stored after being combined, but may be combined when separately stored and read.

Thereafter, the image display controller 425
The display image data is read from the display image storage area of the built-in RAM and sequentially sent to the γ correction circuit 427 to form a display drive signal of the special symbol display 102. At this time, scrolling for variable display is performed by the image display controller 425 according to parameters such as a command and a scroll speed.
Is performed by changing the start position of the image data to be displayed by the address calculation. Further, the image display controller 425 sends a vertical synchronization signal V-SYNC and a horizontal synchronization signal H-SYNC to the display device 102. The γ correction circuit 427 adjusts the display illuminance of the display device 102 by correcting the non-linear characteristic of the illuminance with respect to the signal voltage of the display device.
As a result, a predetermined display is performed on the screen of the display device 102.

The display control in the start winning storage display area A is also performed by the display control device 400 based on the display control information sent from the game control device 200.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 3 to 8, a description will be given of a display mode of the start winning storage display area A (start winning storage display means) on the screen of the display device (special symbol display) 102. FIG.

First, the start winning storage display area A1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the starting winning storage display area A1 is provided below the display device 102. This start winning storage display area A1
Is a start winning prize storage detail display area A for displaying 1 to 4 prizes that are stored relatively frequently out of eight storable prizes.
1a (start winning prize memory detailed display means) and a starting prize memory upper limit number ambiguous display area A1b (ambient display of starting prize memory upper limit number) in which 5 to 8 storable numbers having relatively low storage frequencies are obscured and displayed. Means). Here, the storage frequency indicates a rate at which the start winning memory is generated, and as the starting winning memory changes from 1 to 8, the storage frequency changes from high to low.

FIGS. 4A to 4E show examples of display progress in the start winning storage display area A1.

First, FIG. 4A shows a special figure starting winning port 10.
3 is an example of display when there is no winning memory, and the starting winning memory detailed display area A1a and the starting winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display area A1b are both colored in an achromatic state, and are colored. Is displayed only.

FIG. 4B is a display example when the winning memory in the special figure starting winning port 103 is "1", and only [1] of the coloring area of the starting winning memory detailed display area A1a is colored. Then, the other [2] to [4] and the colored area of the start winning memorized storage upper limit number ambiguous display area A1b are in an achromatic state.

FIG. 4C shows a display example when the winning memory in the special figure starting winning port 103 becomes "4", and the coloring areas [1] to [4] of the starting winning memory detailed display area A1a. ], And only the colored region of the start winning storage upper limit number ambiguous display region A1b is set to an achromatic state.

FIG. 4D shows a display example in the case where the winning memory in the special figure starting winning port 103 becomes "5" to "8". In the coloring area of the starting winning memory detailed display area A1a, [ 1]
-[4] and all of the coloring areas of the starting winning storage upper limit number ambiguous display area A1b are colored.

FIG. 4E is a display example when the winning memory is reduced to "4" from the state of FIG. 4D, and the coloring area of the starting winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display area A1b is achromatic. Returning to the state, the colored area of the start winning memory detailed display area A1a
Only [1] to [4] are colored.

As a result, with respect to the prize memories of "5" to "8", which are stored relatively infrequently, it is unclear what is the maximum number of storable memories in the start prize memory upper limit number ambiguous display area A1b. The winning in the special figure starting winning opening 103 becomes a normal ratio, for example, even in a game in the normal game state, the player can win the special figure starting winning opening 103. It is possible to avoid having an image with a low rate. On the other hand, as for the prize memories of “1” to “4”, which are stored relatively frequently, the number of stored memories is clearly displayed in the start prize memory detailed display area A1a, and the player can determine the game policy. Can be easily set up. Here, the start prize memory detail display area displays the number of start prize memories in one coloring area for one start prize memory, but is not limited thereto. Any display mode may be used. For example, a display in which one coloring area is used for a plurality of start winning prize memories may be used.

Next, the start winning storage display area A2 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

In this embodiment, the start prize storage display area A2 is a display area A2a for displaying 1 to 4 relatively frequently stored out of 8 prizes which can be normally stored.
A first display mode (FIG. 5 (a), comprising a start winning prize storage upper limit number ambiguous display area A2b for obscurely displaying 5 to 8 storable numbers whose storage frequency is relatively low.
(B)), a display area A2c for collectively displaying the numbers stored in the start winning prize, and a clear display area for the starting prize storing upper limit number for clarifying the storable upper limit and also displaying the prize storage number in detail. A2d (start winning prize memory upper limit number clear display means) and a second display mode (FIG. 5C).
The display mode changes from the first display mode to the second display mode.

As shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the winning memory in the special figure starting winning opening 103 is, for example, "1", only the coloring area [1] of the display area A2a is colored. As shown in ()), when the winning memory is, for example, "4", all of the coloring areas [1] to [4] of the display area A2a are colored.

When the prize memory is "6", for example, as shown in FIG. 5C, the display area A2c and the display area A2c are changed from the first display mode of the start prize memory upper limit number ambiguous display area A2b. The display mode changes to the second display mode with the start winning memory upper limit number clear display area A2d and the display area A2b.
Only [5] and [6] are colored.

As a result, the storage frequency is relatively low 5 to 8
Starting prize memory upper limit number clear display area A2d indicating the number of memory
Will not be displayed for 1 to 4 prize memories,
The player does not make the maximum value (8) of the memorable number much conscious of the player, and even if the number of memorized values frequently changes between “1” to “4”, the player can enter the special figure start winning opening 103. It is possible to avoid having an image that the winning rate of the game is low. Here, when the display mode is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode, the screen may be switched at a stroke, or the screen may be gradually changed so as to slide.

Next, the start winning storage display area A3 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

In this embodiment, the start winning prize memory display area A3 is normally turned off (when there is no start winning prize memory), and is, for example, eight dots displayed (for example, a round LED).
, And the upper limit number (for example, eight) that can be stored is difficult for the player to understand.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the prize memory in the special figure starting prize port 103 is, for example, "1", one dot is lit and displayed substantially at the center of the display area A3.
As shown in FIG. 6B, when the winning memory in the special figure starting winning opening 103 is, for example, “2”, two dots are arranged and lighted approximately at the center of the display area A3. FIG.
As shown in (c), when the winning storage in the special figure starting winning opening 103 becomes, for example, "8", eight dots are lit on the display area A3.

As described above, during the process of increasing or decreasing the prize memory, it is difficult for the player to understand the maximum number of start prize memories that can be stored. Therefore, the number of memories changes between, for example, “1” to “4”. Even if there are many players, the special map start winning opening 1
It is possible to avoid having an image in which the winning rate of 03 is low.

Next, a start winning storage display area A4 according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The start winning storage display area A4 in this embodiment is normally constituted by a display area S in a non-display state, as shown in FIG.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (b), the entire display area S is colored to indicate that the winning storage in the special figure starting winning opening 103 is "1". Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, the display area S is divided into three parts S2a to S2c, and the areas S2a to S2c are colored and the special figure start winning opening 103 is provided.
It is displayed that the winning prize memory is “3”.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), the display area S is divided into eight parts S3a to S3h and the respective areas S3a to S3
h is colored to indicate that the winning memory in the special figure starting winning port 103 is “8”.

As described above, in the example of FIG. 7, since the display widths are all the same even in the process of increasing or decreasing the winning memory,
Since it is difficult for the player to understand the maximum number of storages, even if the number of storages frequently changes between, for example, “1” to “4”, the player wins a prize in the special figure start winning opening 103. It is possible to avoid having an image with a low rate.

Next, the start winning storage display area A5 will be described with reference to FIG.

In this embodiment, the start prize storage display area A5 is a modification of the above-mentioned start prize storage display areas A1 and A2.
) Is provided with a clear display area for the number of start winning prize memories that can be understood by the player. More specifically, a display area A5a for displaying 1 to 4 items having a relatively high storage frequency out of 8 wins that can be stored, and an upper limit number for storing 5 to 8 items having a relatively low storage frequency. And a start winning prize memory upper limit number clear display area A5b in which the number of winning prizes is displayed in detail. As a result, the player can select “1” to
The increase or decrease of the winning memory up to “8” can be grasped by the coloring or achromatic color in the coloring areas [1] to [8].

However, in this embodiment, the display of the starting winning storage display area A5 shown in FIG. 8 is changed, for example, by the result of the variable display game executed in the variable display area 102, the jackpot probability of the special figure increases, In addition, in the case of a specific game state in which the winning probability to the special figure starting winning opening 103 is increased, for example, the starting winning storage upper limit number ambiguous display area A1b in the starting winning storage display area A1 in the above-described embodiment.
Alternatively, the display is switched from the start winning storage upper limit number ambiguous display area A2d in the start winning storage display area A1. That is, the start winning prize memory display in the normal game state is performed in the display mode like the above-described start prize storage display area A1 or A2, and the display of the start prize storage area A5 in the specific game state in which the winning probability is increased. Display start-up winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display areas A1b, A2d
From the start winning prize memory clear display area A5b. Thus, in the normal gaming state, even if the number of start winning prize memories often changes between, for example, “1” to “4”, an image in which the player has a low winning rate to the special figure start winning port 103 is obtained. It is possible to avoid holding, and in a state where there is a high possibility that the number of winning prizes changes between, for example, “1” to “8”, details of how many starting prizes are stored are displayed to the player. It is possible to easily set a game policy.

Further, the above-mentioned start winning prize storage display area A5
May be displayed according to other conditions. For example, when a special game has occurred, the variable display game is not performed until the special game ends. However, during this time, a prize is generated in the special figure start winning opening 103,
When the special game is over, usually the start winning memory is in a state where it is stored up to the upper limit. Therefore, after the special game state ends, for example, until the start winning memory is reduced from a full state to a predetermined number (memory 4 or less), or for a predetermined period such as one minute after the end, the start winning memory upper limit number is ambiguous. Instead of the display in the display area, the stored number may be displayed in the clear display area for the number of start winning prize storage.

Further, even if the upper limit number of the start winning prize memory is obscured in the start winning prize memory upper limit number ambiguous display area, it is notified when the number of the start winning prize memory reaches the upper limit. Is also good. Any notification mode may be used as long as it is determined that the upper limit number has been reached. For example, only the start winning storage upper limit number ambiguous display area A1b is changed from the lighting state to the blinking state, and the color of the other coloring areas is changed to the normal color. The coloring may be changed from a coloring to a different coloring, or the fact that the upper limit has been reached may be notified by sound, character information, or the like.

Note that the start winning prize storage upper limit number ambiguous display area is not a symbol display (for example, turning on or off a circle, etc.) as in the above embodiment, but a digital display (display imitating 7 segments or the like). May be displayed vaguely.

When the start winning prize is stored,
A start prize memory execution operation button or the like arbitrarily operable by the player may be provided so that the start prize memory can be consumed at a time. In this case, since the start winning memory is exhausted at a stretch, a speedy change display game can be executed.

Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed in this specification are illustrative in all points and are limited to the disclosed technology. It should not be considered a thing. That is, the technical scope of the present invention should not be interpreted in a limited manner based on the description in the above embodiment, but should be interpreted in accordance with the description of the claims. It includes all modifications within the scope of the appended claims and equivalent technology.

For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the display of the start winning prize memory in the special figure start winning prize opening 103 is performed in the start winning prize storage display areas A1 to A5 provided on the screen of the display device 102 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a display device such as an LED or a liquid crystal panel may be separately provided, and the start winning memory may be displayed on the display device.

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According to the present invention, there is provided a variable display device capable of displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable manner, and a startup winning storage means capable of storing a predetermined number of startup winning information based on winning in a specific winning opening for starting the symbols, In a gaming machine having a start winning prize storage display means capable of displaying information related to storage of the start prize storage means, the start prize storage display means dares an upper limit of the number of start prize memories that can be stored in the start prize storage means. Since the start winning prize memory upper limit number ambiguous display means that can be displayed in an ambiguous and ambiguous state is provided, the upper limit number of start winning prize memory that can be stored is ambiguous by the starting winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display means. In a gaming machine capable of storing a large number of start winnings, even if the winning in the starting winning opening is small (for example, in a normal gaming state), the winning in the starting winning opening (specific winning opening) is not performed. Image can be difficult inspires the like without Ri, there is an effect that the image be of the gaming machine or gaming facility in the case of increasing the upper limit of the storage can be prevented to reduce the.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration example of a game board of a pachinko machine as an example of a game machine suitable for applying the present invention, and a first embodiment of a start winning storage display.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an entire control system provided on the back side of the pachinko machine including the back side of the gaming board.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a start winning storage display area A1.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a process of displaying a start winning storage display area A1.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a process of displaying a start winning storage display area A2.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a process of displaying a start winning storage display area A3.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a process of displaying a start winning storage display area A4.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a start winning storage display area A5.

[Explanation of symbols]

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 game board 101 guide rail 102 special symbol display (variation display device) A (A1 to A5) start winning storage memory display area (start winning storage display means) A1b start winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display area (start winning memory upper limit number is ambiguous) Display means) 103 Special figure start winning opening 104, 105 General figure starting gate 106 Variable winning device 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 General winning opening 122 Ordinary symbol display 123 General figure start winning memory display 124, 125 Decoration lamp 126 Ball hitting direction conversion member 200 Game control device 211 Game microcomputer 212 Clock generation circuit (oscillator) 213 Input interface 214 Output interface 300 Discharge control device 500 Decoration control device 600 Sound control device 304 Prize ball detection sensor 314 Big winning opening solenoid 3 15 Ordinary electric accessory drive solenoid 400 Display control device 421 Display control microcomputer 422 Interface circuit 423 Read only memory 424 Random access memory 425 Image display controller 426 Font ROM 427 Gamma correction circuit 428 DMA controller 429 Clock generation circuit (Oscillator)

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A variability display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, start prize storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of start prize information based on a prize in a specific prize port for starting a symbol, and a start prize storage. In a gaming machine having a start winning prize storage display means capable of displaying information related to storage of the means, the start prize storage display means intentionally obscures an upper limit number of start prize storage memories that can be stored in the start prize storage means. A gaming machine comprising a start winning storage upper limit number ambiguous display means capable of displaying in an ambiguous state. 2. The starting prize memory upper limit number ambiguity display means is capable of displaying a part in which the number of start prize memories is larger than a predetermined number in an ambiguous state in which it is obscured. A gaming machine according to claim 1. 3. The gaming machine can generate a specific gaming state in which winning in the specific winning opening is easier than in a normal gaming state, and the starting winning storage display means includes the starting winning storage means. A start winning prize storage upper limit number clear display means capable of displaying the upper limit number of start prize storage memories storable in the specific game state, and in the specific game state, the start winning prize storage upper limit number ambiguous display means is replaced with the start winning prize. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the storage upper limit number clear display means is operated. 4. The gaming machine can generate a special gaming state that is advantageous to a player when a symbol set in advance on the variable display device is stopped and displayed, and the starting prize storage display means includes: A starting prize storage upper limit number that can be displayed in a state where the upper limit of the starting prize storage that can be stored in the starting prize storage means is clarified; and a starting prize memory for a predetermined period after the special game state ends. 2. The start-up prize memory upper limit number clear display means is operated in place of the storage upper limit number ambiguous display means.
A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 5. The starting prize storage display means includes a starting prize storage upper limit number clear display means capable of displaying the starting prize storage memory storable in the starting prize storage means in an clarified state. When the storage number stored in the prize storage means is smaller than a predetermined number, the start prize storage upper limit number ambiguous display means is activated, and when the stored number becomes equal to or more than a predetermined number, the start prize storage is performed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the start winning prize storage upper limit number clear display unit is operated instead of the storage upper limit number ambiguous display unit. 6. The gaming machine can notify that the number of memories stored by the starting prize storage means has reached an upper limit even when the starting prize storage upper limit number ambiguous display means is operating. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a notification unit. 7. A variability display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, start prize storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of start prize information based on a prize in a specific prize port for starting a symbol, and a start prize storage. In a gaming machine having a start prize storage display means capable of displaying information related to storage of the means, the start prize storage display means has a limited storage display area regardless of the number of storages stored in the start prize storage means. A gaming machine capable of expanding and contracting the area and length of the storage display area within the limited area in accordance with the storage number and displaying the stored number.