JP2003010423A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can change the flowing-down path of a game ball using a starting memory display expressing a starting memory number by a mechanical operation to vary the presentation and to make the game exciting. SOLUTION: Two or more starting memory displays 32A, 32B and 32C and 32D are fixed, making them free to protrude, on a central slope 27 in the lower area of a center case where a game ball P flows down from both the side. Each time when a game ball goes through a pattern starting inlet on the lower center of the center case during a pattern change and the pattern starting information is memorized, the starting memory displays 32A, 32B and 32C and 32D operate in the way according to the starting memory number and differently for each new starting information memory. By this operation, the starting memory number is displayed and the flowing-down path of the game ball P is changed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine,
In particular, the starting memory display body that expresses the number of stored starting information that triggers symbol fluctuations by mechanical operation makes it possible to change the flow path of the game medium in the game area, giving a wide range of effects and enlivening the game. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional gaming machine, for example, in the case of a type 1 pachinko machine, when a game ball is won in a type 1 starting opening, a special symbol display device starts symbol fluctuation and a jackpot symbol or after a predetermined time elapses. The lost design is stopped and displayed. Then, when the jackpot pattern is displayed, a jackpot occurs and the jackpot is opened for a predetermined time. Further, when the jackpot design is a specific symbol, as a privilege after the jackpot end, the probability that the jackpot is obtained is high probability for a predetermined period (this is referred to as the probability variation), or a special symbol display device. The symbol variation time in each operation of is shortened, and the opening time of the first-type starting opening by the ordinary electric accessory is extended (this is referred to as giving time reduction). Then, when a new winning is detected during the change of the symbols, it is stored as the start information of the change of the symbols, and the number of stored pieces of the start information (this is referred to as the start memory number) is displayed by the start memory display.

The starting memory display for displaying the starting memory number of the special symbol variation is generally an LED lamp in general, but apart from that, the starting memory number of the special symbol variation can be set up, down, forward or backward. There is also known a device which is operated and displayed by a start memory display body capable of appearing in the game area so that the larger the number of start memories is, the easier it is to win the game ball in the symbol start area (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-242242). 2000
-254302 publication. ). The starting memory display of this gaming machine is provided on the stage in front of the lower part of the symbol display device, and at a predetermined location according to the number of gaming balls (starting memory number) winning the symbol starting area (starting opening). Protrude up / down or front / back. Then, on the stage in front of the lower part of the symbol display device, a guide groove is provided for guiding the game ball flowing down the game area and received from the left and right ball receiving ports to the symbol starting port. As the number of starting memories increases, the starting memory display body is projected vertically or backward and forward, whereby the game ball is guided to the guide groove, and it is easy to win the symbol starting opening.

[0004]

However, the above-mentioned conventional starting memory display body which can move up and down or forward and backward so as to make it easier to win the game ball in the symbol starting area as the number of starting memories increases The appearance location according to the number of starting memories is predetermined, and the same operation is repeated each time for the same number of starting memories, and the flow path of the game ball on the stage is also the same every time, so as an effect Monotonous,
It was not of interest to the player.

Therefore, it is necessary to make it possible to change the flow-down path of the game medium by using a start memory display body that expresses the number of start memories by a mechanical operation so as to have a wide range of effects and to excite the game. Is.

[0006]

The present invention provides means for solving the above-mentioned problems and stores starting information extracted based on the fact that the game medium has passed a predetermined symbol starting area. Starting memory means, a symbol display device for starting variable display of symbols based on the starting information stored by the starting memory means, and stopping and displaying the symbol confirmed after a predetermined time, and the number of stored starting information by the starting memory means. In a gaming machine provided with a start memory display body that is expressed by a mechanical operation, a plurality of start memory display bodies are arranged at different positions.

Here, it is preferable that the starting memory display body is provided in the flow-down path of the game medium fired in the game area, and the starting memory display body makes the flowing-down path different for each storage of the start information. , As a result, in the starting medium display flow path of the game medium, the game medium follows a different downward path every time the starting information is stored, and along with the display of the starting memory number, the player moves to the downward path of the game medium. Became interested and the game became more exciting.

In this gaming machine, the starting memory display is
At any time, the game area may be retracted, and at least one may be projected to appear in the game area each time a game medium that has passed through the symbol starting area is detected. In this case, each time a game medium that has passed through the symbol starting area is detected, at least one of the plurality of starting memory display bodies projects and appears in the game area, whereby the flow path of the game medium changes.

The starting memory display body may be made to always appear in the game area, and at least one may be retracted and withdrawn from the game area each time a game medium passing through the symbol starting area is detected. . In this case, each time a game medium that has passed through the symbol starting area is detected, at least one of the plurality of starting memory display members retracts and withdraws from the game area, whereby the flow path of the game medium changes.

Further, the size of the starting memory display bodies may be different from each other. By doing so, the effect of the starting memory display and the substantial change mode of the flow-down path of the game medium become more diverse.

The present invention is also a starting storage means for storing starting information extracted based on that the game medium has passed a predetermined symbol starting area, and a design based on the starting information stored by the starting storage means. In a gaming machine equipped with a symbol display device for starting variable display of the symbol and stopping and displaying the symbol determined after a predetermined time, and a starting memory display body for expressing the number of starting information stored by the starting storage means by mechanical operation, the starting memory (EN) A gaming machine characterized in that the operation of the display body is changed into a plurality of modes, and as the number of stored start-up information is increased, the operation is changed to a mode advantageous to the player. As a result, the player can play the game without reducing the number of game media as much as the starting memory number increases, and can further enjoy the game.

Further, the operation of the starting memory display can be changed in a predetermined game state in a manner more advantageous to the player than in the normal time. The predetermined game state may be a jackpot game state in which the jackpot pattern is displayed by the symbol display device and the special winning opening is opened, and the specific symbol in the jackpot symbol is fixedly displayed by the symbol display device. The jackpot may be released after the jackpot is opened, and after the jackpot is finished, the bonus may be given after the jackpot is finished, in which the benefit of the probability variation or the time shortening function is given. By doing so, the player can play the game without reducing the game medium as much as possible during the big hit game, the probability variation, the time shortening function, and the like.

The starting memory display is preferably located above the symbol starting area.

[0014]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(First Embodiment) FIGS. 1 to 3 show a first embodiment.
1 shows an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a layout view of a gaming board surface of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a center case portion, FIG. 3 is a layout and operation of a start memory display body. FIG.

The game machine of this embodiment is a first type pachinko machine, and in FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 is a game board, and a game area 3 is defined by rails 2 on the board surface. Then, a center case 4 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 3, a special symbol display device 5 is arranged in the center of the center case 4, and a normal symbol display device 6 is arranged above the special symbol display device 5, The sky entrance 7 is arranged above. Further, below the center case 4, an ordinary electric accessory 9 having a first-type starting opening (a winning opening forming a special symbol starting area) 8 is arranged, and a large winning opening 10 is provided immediately below it. A special electric accessory 11 is arranged.

The left ordinary symbol actuating gate 12 and the right ordinary symbol actuating gate 13 are arranged on the left and right sides of the center case 4, and the left sleeve winning opening 14 and the right sleeve winning opening are provided on the left and right sides of the ordinary electric accessory 9. 15 are arranged, the lower left winning opening 16 and the lower right winning opening 17 are arranged on the left and right sides of the special electric accessory 11, and on the left and right sides of the center case 4, the left and right ordinary symbol working gates
A pair of wind turbines 18, 12 and 13 above and below, respectively.
19 and 20, 21 are arranged. Further, a normal symbol starting memory display lamp 22 is arranged in the center of the upper part of the center case 4.

The center case 4 is provided with a left ball receiving portion 23 and a right ball receiving portion 24 on the left and right sides so as to receive the game balls P that have been launched into the game area 3 and flow down. Further, the lower part of the center case 4 has a left slope 25 and a right slope 26 that are slightly inclined downward from the left and right toward the center,
Between the left and right slopes 25, 26, the central slope 27 that descends one step and descends toward the front, and the front surface that descends and descends one step further so that the game ball P that has passed over the central slope 27 flows down to the front. With the slope 28, it is formed in a stage shape having an opening on the front surface. Then, the game ball P received from the left / right ball receiving portions 23, 24 is guided to the left / right slopes 25, 26 behind the special symbol display device 5 so that the left ball passage portion 29 and the left and right are provided. A right ball passage portion 30 is provided.

Then, in the central slope 27 at the center of the stage, holes 31 (31A in the example of FIG. 3,
4 holes 31B, 31C, 31D are provided, and these holes 31 appear by projecting on the stage, and by retracting into the holes 31, they exit.
A plurality of start memory display bodies 32 (in the example of FIG. 3, four start memory display bodies 32A, 32B, 32C, and 32D) formed of projecting members are provided.

The normal symbol display device 6 is composed of, for example, three LED lamps of which the left and right are red and the center is green, and the state where either the left or right red or the center green is lit is displayed as a normal symbol. Further, the special symbol display device 5 has three symbol display regions on the left and right and in the center, for example, 1 from 0 to 9 displayed in each of these three regions.
A combination of 0 types of symbols is displayed as a special symbol.

This gaming machine, when a detection switch (not shown) detects that the gaming ball P has passed through the left and right ordinary symbol actuating gates 12 and 13, it determines whether to hit or lose at that time. A random number is randomly selected and the symbol variation of the normal symbol display device 6 is started. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the symbol fluctuation stops, and if the randomly selected winning random number is a winning value (for example, "3" or "7"), the red light is turned on, if the random number is lost, the green light is turned on. When it is displayed and the hit mode (red lighting) is stopped and displayed, the solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 9 operates to open the first-type starting port 8 for 0.2 seconds, for example.

When the game ball P newly passes through the left and right gates 12 and 13 during the symbol change of the normal symbol display device 6, a random number value is extracted from the random number each time, and a maximum of 4 is started. It is stored as information (normal symbol starting information), and the normal symbol starting memory display lamp 22 is turned on by the number of the stored information. Then, after the symbol fluctuation is stopped, the symbol fluctuation is newly started based on the stored starting information.

When the game ball P flows into the first-type starting port 8 (winning prize), a big hit random number for determining whether it is a big hit or a loss is drawn by using it as a trigger, and the big hit symbol is in some modes. Random numbers such as big hit symbols random numbers to be selected from among. Then, the special symbol display device 5 is activated, and the symbol variation in the three display areas is started,
The jackpot determination is performed from the lottery result of the jackpot random number, the symbol is changed in a predetermined manner, the symbol variation is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the confirmed symbol composed of the combination of the symbols in the three display areas is stopped and displayed. It Then, when the symbol of the big hit mode is stopped and displayed, a big hit occurs and the solenoid of the special electric accessory 11 is activated to make a special winning opening 10
Is released and the specified opening time (about 30 seconds) has elapsed,
A certain number (eg 10) of game balls that have won the big winning opening 10
Is closed when is reached.

The jackpot is the period from when the special winning opening 10 is opened once until it is closed, that is, when a predetermined opening time of about 30 seconds elapses after the special winning opening 10 is opened, or the big winning opening 10 is opened. One round is the period until the big winning opening 10 is closed when the number of winning game balls has reached 10 balls, for example, and during that round or within a certain time after the big winning opening 10 is closed, the winning game balls When P passes a specific area inside the special winning opening 10, the jackpot can be continued and the game can move to the next round. In that case, a predetermined interval time has passed after the special winning opening was closed. Later, the special winning opening is opened again. In a single jackpot, the jackpot can continue up to a maximum of 16 rounds including the first time. Then, when the game ball P does not pass through the specific area during the round, or when the maximum number of rounds, for example, 16 rounds, the jackpot ends in that round,
Return to the normal game state.

When a big hit occurs, the special winning opening 10 is opened, for example, for about 30 seconds as described above, and when the big hit symbol is a specific symbol form (specific symbol), as a bonus after the jackpot ends, After the opening of the winning opening 10, the special symbol display device 5 is operated a predetermined number of times (100 to 20).
0 times), or until the next big hit occurs, the probability that the big hit is obtained is a high probability (granting probability variation), or the symbol in each operation of the special symbol display device 5 The time for variably displaying is reduced from an average of about 10 seconds in the normal time to about 5 seconds on average, and the time for variably displaying the symbol in each operation of the normal symbol display device 6 is, for example, from about 30 seconds to about. The time is shortened to 10 seconds, and at the same time, the time during which the first type starting opening 8 is opened is extended from the normal time, for example, 0.2 seconds to 2.0 seconds (time reduction is given).

In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the four holes 31 indicated by 31A, 31B, 31C and 31D on the central slope 27 are arranged on the left / right side and the front / rear side. All of them are circular, the left hole 31A has the smallest diameter, the rear hole 31C has a slightly larger diameter, the right hole 31B has a larger diameter, and the front hole 31D has the largest diameter. 4 starting memory display bodies 32 (32A, 32B, 32C, 32
In D), the diameter differs according to the size of each hole,
The protrusion height is different depending on the size of each hole diameter.

In the middle of the symbol fluctuation of the special symbol display device 5,
When it is detected that the game ball has passed through the first-type starting opening 8, a random number value is extracted from the big hit random number each time, and up to four are stored as starting information, and at the same time, the starting information is stored. Number (starting memory number), for example, in a mode shown in (a) to (c) of FIG.
32 (32A, 32B, 32C, 32D) operates. Then, after the symbol fluctuation is stopped, a new symbol fluctuation is sequentially started based on the stored starting information.

FIG. 3A shows a mode of the starting memory display when the number of starting memories is "0". When the starting memory number is "0", the starting memory display 32 (32A, 32B, 32C, 32D)
Are all retracted into the holes 31 (31A, 31B, 31C, 31D). At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27
Is the starting memory display 32 (32A, 32B, 32C, 32
For example, a plurality of paths indicated by arrows in the drawing flow down without colliding with D).

And, in the middle of the symbol fluctuation of the special symbol display device 5, that the game ball P has passed through the first type starting opening 8,
Each time starting information is detected by a winning ball detection switch provided inside, and the starting information is stored, it changes in a manner according to the number of starting memories and for each new starting information stored,
At least one of the starting memory display bodies 32 (32A, 32B, 32C, 32D) projects on the stage (on the central slope 27).

For example, when the number of starting memories becomes "1", although not shown, the starting memory display 32 (32A, 32B, 32C, 32)
One of D) (for example, the starting memory display 32C on the rear side) projects on the stage (on the central slope 27). Further, the protruding one is different each time (each time the start information is stored). At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 hits one projecting start memory display 32 (for example, 32C) to change the flow-down path. Then, when the symbol variation is finished as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding starting memory display body 32 (for example, 32C) is returned (retracted) to the original position.

When the starting memory number becomes "2", two of the starting memory indicators 32 (32A, 32B, 32C, 32D) project on the central slope 27. For example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the front side start memory display body 32D and the rear side start memory display body 32C project. Further, the two protruding combinations are different each time. At this time, the central slope 27
The game ball P guided upward changes its flow-down path by hitting two projecting start memory display bodies 32 (for example, 32C and 32D), and flows down, for example, a plurality of paths indicated by arrows. Then, when the symbol variation ends as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding starting memory display bodies 32 (for example, 32C and 32D) are returned to their original positions, and the starting memory number is "1". In this mode, the starting memory display 32 (32A,
32B, 32C, 32D) operates.

When the starting memory number is "3", three starting memory indicators 32 (32A, 32B, 32C, 32D) project on the central slope 27. For example, as shown in FIG. 3C, the left side starting memory display 32A, the rear side starting memory display 32C, and the right side starting memory display 32B project.
Further, the three protruding combinations are different each time.
At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 has three protruding start memory display bodies 32 (for example, 32A, 32C and 32).
The falling path is changed by hitting B), and for example, a plurality of paths indicated by arrows in FIG. Then, when the symbol variation is finished as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding starting memory display 32 (for example, 32A and
32C and 32B) are returned to their original positions, and the start memory display 32 (32A, 32B, 32C, 32) is used in the mode in which the number of start memories is "2".
D) works.

Further, when the number of starting memories becomes "4", although not shown, the starting memory display 32 (32A, 32B, 32C, 32).
All of D) (4 pieces) project on the central slope 27. At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 has four protruding start memory display bodies 32 (32A, 32B, 32C, 32).
The falling path is changed by hitting D). And
When the game ball P newly wins the first type starting opening 8 while the starting memory is being exhausted (during pattern change), the operation when the starting memory number is "4" is repeated in a new mode. Further, when the symbol variation is finished as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding starting memory display 32 (32A, 32B, 32)
C, 32D) returns to the original position, and the starting memory display 32 (32A, 32B, 32C, 32) is displayed in the mode when the starting memory number is "3".
D) works.

In this gaming machine, when the game ball P shot into the game area 3 flows from the left ball receiving portion 23 or the right ball receiving portion 24 of the center case 4, the left ball passage portion provided inside 29 or through the passage 30 on the right sphere, then the slope 25 on the left
Alternatively, it is guided to the right slope 26, flows down on the central slope 27, is guided to the front slope 28, and flows down from the front onto the game board surface. At this time, the closer the route along which the game ball P flows down on the central slope 27 is toward the center, the easier it is to win the first-class start port 8 located in the center in the lower front of the central slope 27.

In this embodiment, each time the start information is stored, the start storage display 32 (in a manner corresponding to the number of start storages as described above and different for each new storage of the start information). 32A, 32B, 32C, 32D) project above the central slope 27, the flow path of the game ball P changes randomly (irregularly), the player is interested, and the game gets excited.

In the first embodiment, the diameters of the four starting memory display bodies 32 (32A, 32B, 32C, 32D) are made different, and the protruding heights are made different according to the diameters. However, the four diameters and the protrusion heights may be the same. Also, the protrusion height may be changed according to the number of starting memories, or it may be moved up and down as a big hit notice, or it may be moved according to the digestion state of the starting information (progress of design fluctuation). , It is possible to have a wider range of acting.

(Second Embodiment) FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the arrangement and operation of the starting memory display member in the second embodiment.

The gaming machine of the second embodiment is also the first
In the seed pachinko machine, the arrangement and operation of various winning holes, prizes, and the like on the game board surface are the same as those in the first embodiment, except for the start memory display portion.

In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, again, holes 41 (41A, 41B, 41 in the example of FIG. 4) are provided at a plurality of places on the central slope 27 at the center of the stage in a predetermined arrangement.
4 holes C and 41D are provided, and these holes 41
Appears by projecting on the stage,
A plurality of starting memory display bodies 42 (42A in the example of FIG. 4,
Four start memory display bodies (42B, 42C, 42D) are provided.

In FIG. 4, the four holes 41 (41A, 41B, 41C, 41D) on the central slope 27 are arranged in two rows in the front and back, with two holes 41A and 41B in the rear row. In the front row, two holes 41C and 41D gather in the center,
These four holes 41 (41A, 41B, 41C, 41D) are arranged so as to be lined up at substantially equal intervals when viewed from the front, and all are circular and have substantially the same diameter. The starting memory display body 42 (42A, 42B, 42C, 42D) of is also the same diameter,
The protruding heights are also substantially equal.

In this embodiment, when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the first type starting opening 8 in the middle of the change of the symbol of the special symbol display device 5, a random number value is extracted from the big hit random number each time. Then, at the same time as a maximum of four items are stored as the start information, the number of the start information stored (start memory number) is displayed, for example, in the mode shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. Display 42 (42A, 42B, 42C, 42
D) works. Then, after the symbol fluctuation is stopped, a new symbol fluctuation is sequentially started based on the stored starting information.

In this embodiment, the starting memory display 42
(42A, 42B, 42C, 42D) is such that, as the number of starting memories increases, the route along which the game ball P flows down on the central slope 27 becomes closer to the center, and each time new starting information is stored. It operates by changing the mode irregularly.

FIG. 4A shows a mode of the starting memory display when the starting memory number is "0". When the number of starting memory is "0", the starting memory display 42 (42A, 42B, 42C, 42D)
Are all recessed in the holes 41 (41A, 41B, 41C, 41D). At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27
Is the starting memory display 42 (42A, 42B, 42C, 42
For example, a plurality of paths indicated by arrows in the drawing flow down without colliding with D).

And, in the middle of the symbol variation of the special symbol display device 5, the game ball P has passed through the first-type starting opening 8.
Each time starting information is detected by a winning ball detection switch provided inside and is stored, starting is performed in a manner corresponding to the number of starting memories, and with an irregular operation that differs each time new starting information is stored. Memory display 42 (42A, 42B, 42C, 42
At least one of D) is on the stage (central slope 27
Project above).

For example, when the number of starting memories becomes "1", one of the starting memory indicators 42 (42A, 42B, 42C, 42D) (for example, rear row) The left side starting memory display 42A) projects onto the stage (on the central slope 27). Also, the one that projects is
It is different each time (each time the start information is stored). At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 changes its flow-down path by hitting one projecting start memory display body 42 (for example, 42A), for example, the start memory display body 42 on the left side of the rear row.
When A protrudes, the game ball P flowing down to a position near the left end on the central slope 27 has the protruding start memory display 42A.
Change the route toward the center when hitting. Then, when the symbol variation is finished as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding start memory display body 42 (for example, 42A).
Returns to its original position (withdraws).

When the starting memory number becomes "2", two of the starting memory indicators 42 (42A, 42B, 42C, 42D) project on the central slope 27. For example, as shown in FIG. 4B, two starting memory display bodies 42A and 42B on the left and right of the rear row are provided.
Protrudes. In addition, the combination of the two protruding portions is the start memory display body 42A on the left of the rear row and the start memory display body 42C on the left of the front row.
Or the combination of the starting memory display 42B on the right in the rear row and the starting memory display 42D on the right in the front row. At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 has two protruding start memory display bodies 42 (for example, 42A and 42A).
By hitting 42B), the flow-down path changes toward the center, and flows down, for example, a plurality of paths indicated by arrows in the figure. Then, when the symbol variation is finished as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding start memory display 42
(For example, 42A and 42B) return to their original positions, and the starting memory display 42 (42A, 42B, 42A, 42B,
42C, 42D) operates.

When the number of starting memories becomes "3", although not shown, three of the starting memory display bodies 42 (42A, 42B, 42C, 42D) are set to the central slope so that the flow-down path is closer to the center. 27 Project upwards. For example, two starting memory display bodies 42A and 42B on the left and right of the rear row and a starting memory display body 42 on the left of the front row
C and project. Also, the three protruding combinations are
It may be a combination of two starting memory display bodies 42A and 42B on the left and right of the rear row and a starting memory display body 42D on the right of the front row,
Different each time. At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 hits the three starting memory display bodies 42 (for example, 42A, 42B, and 42C) that are projected, so that the flow-down path changes toward the center. Then, when the symbol variation is finished as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding starting memory display body 42 (for example, 42A, 42B and 42C) is returned to the original position, and the starting memory number is "2". In this case, the starting memory display 42 (42A, 42B, 42C, 42D) operates.

When the starting memory number becomes "4", as shown in FIG.
As shown in (c) of FIG.
All of (B, 42C, 42D) (4 pieces) project on the central slope 27. At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 has four protruding start memory display bodies 42 (42A, 42A).
B, 42C, 42D) changes the downflow path, outside the left side starting memory display 42C in the front row (left side), outside the right side starting memory display 42D in the front row (left side), making it difficult for game balls to pass. , The downflow route is closer to the center. Then, during starting memory digestion (during pattern change), a new game ball P
When the player wins the first type starting opening 8, the operation in the case where the starting memory number is "4" is repeated in a new mode. Further, when the symbol variation is finished as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding starting memory display body 42 (42A, 42)
(B, 42C, 42D) returns to their original positions, and the starting memory display 42 (42A, 42B, 42A, 42B,
42C, 42D) operates.

In this embodiment, as described above, the starting memory display 42 (42A, 42B, 42C, 42D) has a central path along which the game ball P flows down as the number of starting memories increases. The memory display 42 (42A, 42B, 42A, 42B, 42A, 42B,
42C, 42D) are projected on the central slope 27, the flow path of the game ball P is changed, the player is interested, and the game ball is played as much as possible as the number of starting memories increases. Because it is possible, the game is exciting.

In the second embodiment, the four starting memory display bodies 42 (42A, 42B, 42C, 42D) have the same diameter and the same protrusion height, but they may have different diameters. The protruding height may be different. In addition, the protrusion height may be changed according to the number of starting memories, or it may be moved up and down as a big hit notice, or it may be moved according to the digested state of the starting information. Can have

(Third Embodiment) FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of the arrangement and operation of the starting memory display member in the third embodiment.

The gaming machine of the third embodiment is also the first
In the seed pachinko machine, the arrangement and operation of various winning holes, prizes, and the like on the game board surface are the same as those in the first embodiment, except for the start memory display portion.

In the gaming machine of the third embodiment, the central slope 27 at the center of the stage is also provided with holes 51 at a plurality of locations which are larger than the maximum number (for example, "4") of stored start information in a predetermined arrangement. (In the example of FIG. 5, 51A, 51B, 51C, 51
5 holes shown by D and 51E) are provided, and these holes 51
Appears by projecting on the stage,
A plurality of starting memory display bodies 52 (52A in the example of FIG. 5) made of a projecting member are arranged so as to be retracted by retracting into the hole 51.
52B, 52C, 52D, 52E start memory display)
Is provided.

In FIG. 5, the five holes 51 (51A, 51B, 51C, 51D, 51E) on the central slope 27 are three rows in the front and rear, two in the rear row, two in the middle row and one in the front row. In the rear row, two holes 51A and 51B are greatly separated from each other in the left and right, in the middle row, two holes 51C and 51D are slightly closer to the center, and one hole 51E in the front row is in the center. These five holes 51 (51A, 51B, 51C, 51D, 51E) are arranged so as to be arranged at substantially equal intervals when viewed from the front, and they are all circular and have substantially the same diameter. Correspondingly, the five starting memory display bodies 52 (52A, 52B, 52C, 52D, 52E) also have substantially the same diameter, and the protrusion height is variable.

In this embodiment, when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the first type starting opening 8 in the course of changing the symbol of the special symbol display device 5, a random number value is extracted from the jackpot random number each time. Thus, at the same time as a maximum of four are stored as start information, the start memory is displayed in the manner shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. Display 52 (52A, 52B, 52C, 52
D, 52E) operates. Then, after the symbol fluctuation is stopped, a new symbol fluctuation is sequentially started based on the stored starting information.

FIG. 5A shows a mode of starting memory display when the number of starting memories is "0". When the starting memory number is "0", the starting memory display 52 (52A, 52B, 52C, 52D,
52E) are all recessed in the holes 51 (51A, 51B, 51C, 51D, 51E). At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 is the starting memory display body 52 (52A, 52A).
(B, 52C, 52D, 52E) without colliding with each other, for example, it flows down a plurality of paths indicated by arrows. However, in this embodiment, the holes 51 (51A, 51B, 51C, 51D, 51E)
Has a large diameter (larger than the diameter of the game ball P in the illustrated example), the starting memory display 52 (52A, 52B, 52C, 52D, 52)
In the state where E) is retracted, the game ball P flowing down is a hole
Fit in 51 (51A, 51B, 51C, 51D, 51E),
Be stored.

Then, in the middle of the symbol fluctuation of the special symbol display device 5, the game ball P has passed through the first type starting opening 8.
Each time starting information is detected by a winning ball detection switch provided inside, and the starting information is stored, it changes in a manner according to the number of starting memories and for each new starting information stored,
At least one of the starting memory display bodies 52 (52A, 52B, 52C, 52D, 52E) projects on the stage (on the central slope 27).

For example, when the number of starting memories becomes "1", the starting memory display 52 (52A, 52B, 52C, 52), not shown.
D, 52E) (for example, the starting memory display 52 on the left side of the rear row)
A) projects on the stage (on the central slope 27). The protruding one differs each time (each time the start information is stored). At this time, one starting memory display 52 (for example, 52A)
Of the start memory display 52 (for example,
The game ball P stored in the hole 51 (for example, 51A) in which 52A) is located is released. In addition, the game ball P which is newly guided on the central slope 27 is one protruding start memory display body.
By hitting 52 (eg 52A), the downflow path changes. Then, when the symbol fluctuation is finished as it is, a new symbol fluctuation is started, and at the same time, the protruding starting memory display body 52 (for example, 52A) is returned (retracted) to the original position.

When the starting memory number becomes "2", two of the starting memory indicators 52 (52A, 52B, 52C, 52D, 52E) project on the central slope 27. For example, in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the left side starting memory display body 52A and the middle row right starting memory display body 52D project. The two combinations that project are different each time. At this time, the newly protruding start memory display body 52 (for example, 52D) causes the hole 51 (for example, 51D) in which the start memory display body 52 (for example, 52D) is located.
The game ball P stored in is released. Then, the game ball P newly guided onto the central slope 27 is projected 2
By hitting one of the starting memory display bodies 52 (for example, 52A and 52D), the flow-down path is changed, and for example, a plurality of paths indicated by arrows are flowed down. Then, when the symbol variation is finished as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding starting memory display body 52 (for example, 52A and 52D) is returned to the original position, and the starting memory number is "1". In this mode, the starting memory display 52 (52A, 52B, 52C, 52D, 52E) operates.

Further, when the number of starting memories becomes "3", although not shown, the starting memory display 52 (52A, 52B, 52C, 52).
D, 52E) project above the central slope 27. For example, the start memory display 52A on the left in the rear row, the start memory display 52C on the left in the middle row, and the start memory display 52E on the front row protrude. The three combinations that project are different each time. Also, the individual protruding heights are different each time. At this time, by the newly projected starting memory display body 52 (for example, 52C and 52E), the game stored in the hole 51 (for example 51C and 51E) where the starting memory display body 52 (for example, 52C and 52E) is located. Sphere P is released. Then, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 hits the three protruding start memory display bodies 52 (for example, 52A, 52C, and 52E), so that the flow-down path is changed. Then, when the pattern change ends,
At the same time that a new symbol variation is started, the protruding starting memory display body 52 (for example, 52A, 52C and 52E) returns to its original position, and the starting memory display body is in the mode when the starting memory number is "2". 52 (52A, 52B, 52C, 52D, 52E) operates.

When the starting memory number becomes "4", four starting memory indicators 52 (52A, 52B, 52C, 52D, 52E) project on the central slope 27. For example, in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the right side start memory display bodies 52B, the middle row left and right start memory display bodies 52C and 52D, and the front row start memory display bodies 52E project. The four protruding combinations are different each time. Also, the individual protruding heights are different each time. At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27
Are four protruding starter memory displays 52 (eg 52B and 52B).
The falling path is changed by hitting C, 52D, and 52E). Then, when the game ball P newly wins the first type starting opening 8 while the starting memory is being consumed (while the symbol is changing), the operation when the starting memory number is "4" is repeated in a new mode. Further, when the symbol variation ends as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding start memory display 52
(Eg 52B, 52C, 52D and 52E) return to their original position,
In the mode in which the number of starting memories is "3", the starting memory display 52
(52A, 52B, 52C, 52D, 52E) operates.

In this embodiment, each time the start information is stored, the start memory display 52 (in a manner corresponding to the number of start memories as described above, and different for each new start information stored). (52A, 52B, 52C, 52D, 52E) project above the central slope 27, the flow path of the game ball P is changed, the player is interested and the game is exciting.

In the third embodiment, the five starting memory display bodies 52 (52A, 52B, 52C, 52D, 52E) have the same diameter and the projecting height is variable. May be different, or the protruding heights may be constant and different from each other. In addition, the protrusion height may be changed according to the number of starting memories, or it may be moved up and down as a big hit notice, or it may be moved according to the digested state of the starting information. Can have

(Fourth Embodiment) FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the arrangement and operation of the starting memory display member in the fourth embodiment.

The gaming machine of the fourth embodiment is also the first
In the seed pachinko machine, the arrangement and operation of various winning holes, prizes, and the like on the game board surface are the same as those in the first embodiment, except for the start memory display portion.

In the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment, the central slope 27 at the center of the stage is also provided with holes 61 at a plurality of locations which are larger than the maximum number (eg, "4") of stored start information in a predetermined arrangement. (In the example of FIG. 6, 61A, 61B, 61C, 61
5 holes shown by D and 61E) are provided, and those holes 61
Appears by projecting on the stage,
A plurality of start memory display bodies 62 (62A in the example of FIG. 5) made of a protruding member are arranged so as to be retracted by retracting into the hole 61.
62B, 62C, 62D, 62E 5 start memory display body)
Is provided.

In FIG. 6, the five holes 61 (61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 61E) on the central slope 27 are three rows in the front and rear, two in the back row and two in the middle row, as in the example of FIG. Two locations, one location in the front row, and two locations in the back row 61A, 61B
Are largely separated from each other in the left and right, two holes 61C and 61D in the middle row are slightly closer to the center, and one hole 61E in the front row is located in the center, and the five holes 61 (61A, 61B, 61C,
61D, 61E) are arranged so as to be arranged at substantially equal intervals when viewed from the front, and both are circular and have substantially the same diameter. Correspondingly, five start memory display bodies 62 (62A, 62B, 62C,
62D and 62E) also have substantially the same diameter, and the protruding height is variable.

In this embodiment, the five starting memory display bodies 62 (62A, 62B, 62C, 62D, 62E) are always protruding and appear in the game area. Then, by retracting, the starting memory number is expressed.

In this embodiment, when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the first type starting opening 8 in the middle of the symbol variation of the special symbol display device 5, a random number value is extracted from the jackpot random number each time. At the same time, a maximum of four are stored as start information, and at the same time, the number of stored start information (start storage number) is displayed, for example, in the mode shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. Display 62 (62A, 62B, 62C, 62
D, 62E) works. Then, after the symbol fluctuation is stopped, a new symbol fluctuation is sequentially started based on the stored starting information.

FIG. 6A shows a mode of the starting memory display when the number of starting memories is "0". When the number of starting memory is "0", the starting memory display 62 (62A, 62B, 62C, 62D,
62E) all project from the holes 61 (61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 61E). At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 is a protruding start memory display body 62 (62A, 62A).
B, 62C, 62D, 62E), the flow-down path is changed, and for example, a plurality of paths indicated by arrows in the drawing flow down.

And, in the middle of the symbol variation of the special symbol display device 5, that the game ball P has passed through the first type starting opening 8,
Each time starting information is detected by a winning ball detection switch provided inside, and the starting information is stored, it changes in a manner according to the number of starting memories and for each new starting information stored,
At least one of the starting memory display bodies 62 (62A, 62B, 62C, 62D, 62E) has holes 61 (61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 61).
E) Retract inside. Then, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 is fitted and stored in the retracted portion. In this embodiment, the holes 61 (61A, 61B, 61
C, 61D, 61E) has a large diameter (in the example shown, the game ball P
In the state where the starting memory display body 62 is retracted, the flowing down game ball P is fitted into the hole 61 and stored. At this time, the flow-down path is changed by hitting the protruding start memory display body 62 and further hitting the protruding start memory display body 62 as the start memory is exhausted. Further, as the starting memory is exhausted, the starting memory display 62 that has been retracted gradually protrudes, and the stored game balls P
Is released.

For example, when the number of starting memories becomes "1", although not shown, the starting memory display 62 (62A, 62B, 62C, 62).
D, 62E) (for example, the starting memory display 62 on the left side of the rear row)
A) retracts. The retracted start memory display 62 is different each time (each time the start information is stored). In this way, when one start memory display body 62 (for example, 62A) is retracted, the start memory display body 62 (for example, 62A) is retracted in the hole 61 (for example, 61A).
The game ball P that has passed through A) is fitted and stored. Then, the protruding start memory display 62 (for example, 62B, 62
C, 62D, 62E), and further hits the start memory display body 62 (for example, 62A) that is projected as the start memory is exhausted, so that the flow-down path is changed. In addition, as the start memory is exhausted, the start memory display body 62 (for example,
62A) gradually protrudes, and the stored game ball P is released. Then, when the symbol variation is finished as it is, a new symbol variation is started.

When the number of stored memories is "2", two of the stored memory display bodies 62 (62A, 62B, 62C, 62D, 62E) are retracted. For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the left side starting memory display member 62A and the middle row right starting memory display member 62A are shown.
D retracts. The combination of the two retracted is different each time. Then, the start memory display 62 (for example, 62A and 62A)
In the hole 61 (for example, 61A and 61D) in which D) is retracted, the passing game ball P is fitted and stored. Further, as the start memory is exhausted, one of the start memory display bodies 62 (for example, 62A) that has been retracted gradually protrudes, and the stored game ball P is released. Then, it hits the protruding start memory display body 62 (for example, 62B, 62C, and 62E), and further,
Starting memory display body 62 that is protruding as the starting memory is consumed
By hitting (for example, 62A), the flow-down path is changed.

Then, when the game ball P newly wins the first type starting opening 8 while the starting memory is being consumed (while the pattern is changing), one new starting memory display 62 is retracted. For example, as shown in FIG. 6C, the starting memory display body 62B on the right side of the rear row is retracted, and the game ball P can be stored.
Also, when the symbol variation ends as it is, a new symbol variation is started and at the same time, the starting memory display member that is retracted.
62 returns to the original protruding position, and returns to the mode when the number of stored memories is "1".

Further, when the number of starting memories becomes "3", although not shown, the starting memory display 62 (62A, 62B, 62C, 62).
D, 62E) 3 pieces retract. For example, the starting memory display 62A on the left in the rear row, the starting memory display 62C on the left in the middle row, and the starting memory display 62E on the front row retract. The combination of the three retracted is different each time. And the starting memory display
In the hole 61 (for example, 61A, 61C and 61E) in which 62 (for example, 62A, 62C and 62E) is retracted, the passed game ball P is fitted and stored. Further, as the start memory is exhausted, one of the start memory display bodies 62 (for example, 62A) that has been retracted gradually protrudes, and the stored game ball P is released. Then, the protruding start memory display body 62 (for example, 62B and 62B)
In D), and further, when the starting memory display body 62 (for example, 62A) that is projected as the starting memory is exhausted is hit, the flow-down path is changed.

Then, when the game ball P newly wins the first type starting opening 8 while the starting memory is being consumed (while the pattern is changing), one new starting memory display 62 is retracted. Also,
When the symbol variation ends as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the retracted start memory display body 62 returns to the original protruding position, and the mode when the start memory number is "2" is restored.

Further, when the number of starting memories becomes "4", although not shown, the starting memory display 62 (62A, 62B, 62C, 62).
4 pieces of D, 62E) retract. For example, the starting memory display 62B on the right in the rear row and the starting memory display 62C, 62D on the left and right in the middle row
Then, the starting memory display body 62E in the front row retracts. The four combinations that are retracted are different each time. Then, in the hole 61 (for example, 61B, 61C, 62D, and 61E) in which the starting memory display body 62 (for example, 62B, 62C, 62D, and 62E) is retracted, the passing game ball P is fitted and stored. In addition, as the start memory is exhausted, one of the retracted start memory display bodies 62 (for example, 62B) gradually protrudes, and the stored game ball P is released. Then, it hits the protruding start memory display body 62 (for example, 62A), and further, the start memory display body 62 (for example 62B) that protrudes as the start memory is consumed.
By hitting, the downflow route changes.

Then, while the starting memory is being exhausted (while the pattern is changing), when the game ball P newly wins the first type starting opening 8, the operation when the starting memory number is "4" is repeated in a new mode. Be done. Further, when the symbol variation ends as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the retracted start memory display body 62 returns to the original protruding position, and the mode when the start memory number is "3" is restored.

In this embodiment, each time the start information is stored, the start storage display 62 (in the manner corresponding to the number of start storages as described above and differently for each new storage of the start information). 62A, 62B, 62C, 62D, 62E),
The game ball P is stored in the retracted position and is projected again as the starting memory is exhausted to release the game ball P, whereby the flow path of the game ball P is changed, the player is interested, and the game is excited. .

In the fourth embodiment, the five starting memory display bodies 62 (62A, 62B, 62C, 62D, 62E) have the same diameter, but they may have different diameters. The protruding height may be different. Also, it may be moved up and down as a big hit notice, and by doing so, it is possible to further widen the performance.

(Fifth Embodiment) FIGS. 7 and 8 show
It is explanatory drawing of arrangement | positioning of a starting memory display body and operation | movement in 5th Embodiment.

The gaming machine of the fifth embodiment is also the first
In the seed pachinko machine, the arrangement and operation of various winning holes, prizes, and the like on the game board surface are the same as those in the first embodiment, except for the start memory display portion.

In the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment, the central slope 27 at the center of the stage is also provided with holes 71 at a plurality of locations which are larger than the maximum number (eg, "4") of stored start information in a predetermined arrangement. (In the example of FIGS. 7 and 8, 71A, 71A
6 holes B, 71C, 71D, 71E, 71F) are provided, and these holes 71 appear by projecting on the stage, and are retracted by retracting into the holes 71. A plurality of start memory display bodies 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72 in the example of FIG. 7 and FIG. 8) made of protruding members.
Six start memory display bodies (E, 72F) are provided.

In FIGS. 7 and 8, the central slope 27
Top 6 holes 71 (71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 71E, 71
F) is arranged in three rows in front and behind in two places, two holes 71A and 71B are greatly separated left and right in the rear row, and two holes 71C and 71D are slightly spaced in the middle row and are spaced slightly toward the center. 2 in the front row
Holes 71E and 71F are located side by side in the center, and these six holes 71 (71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 71E, 71F) are arranged at predetermined intervals when viewed from the front. Is also circular and has substantially the same diameter, and correspondingly, six starting memory display bodies 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72
F) has substantially the same diameter, and the projection height is also substantially the same.

In this embodiment, all of the six starting memory display bodies 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F) always have the holes 71 (71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 71E, 71E).
F) It is retracted inside, and by projecting on the central slope 27, the starting memory number is expressed. And the starting memory display 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F)
In a predetermined game state (at the time of big hit game or time shortening function), the route along which the game ball P flows down on the central slope 27 is closer to the center than at the time of normal game, and the game ball P is the first type. In a mode in which it becomes easier to win the winning opening 8, and as the number of stored memories increases, the flow-down path becomes closer to the center, and the game ball P becomes easier to win in the first-class starting opening 8. , The operation is changed in each storage of new start information.

In other words, in this embodiment, when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the first type starting opening 8 during the change of the symbol of the special symbol display device 5, a random number value is obtained from the big hit random number each time. The start memory display 72 (72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72B, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72A, 72B, 72A, 72A, 72B, 72A and 72B are displayed so that the number of stored pieces of start information can be displayed simultaneously.
72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F) operates, and after the symbol fluctuation is stopped, a new symbol fluctuation is sequentially started based on the stored starting information. Then, the starting memory display 72 (72
A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F) is a mode of operation,
In the normal game, for example, as shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. 7, and in a predetermined game state (at the time of big hit game or at time shortening function), for example, shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. On the street.

At the time of normal game, the starting memory number is [0]
7A, for example, the starting memory display 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F) has holes 71 (71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 71E, 71F). ) Is retracted inside. At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 is any starting memory display body 72 (72A, 72B,
72C, 72D, 72E, 72F), for example, flow down a plurality of paths indicated by arrows in the figure.

Then, in the middle of the symbol fluctuation of the special symbol display device 5, that the game ball P has passed through the first type starting opening 8
Each time starting information is detected by a winning ball detection switch provided inside, and the starting information is stored, it changes in a manner according to the number of starting memories and for each new starting information stored,
Starting memory display 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72
At least one of (F) is on stage (central slope 27
Project above).

For example, when the number of starting memories becomes "1", although not shown, the starting memory display body 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72) is arranged so that the flow-down path is closer to the center.
One of (F) (for example, the starting memory display 72A on the left side of the rear row) projects on the stage (on the central slope 27). Moreover, the protruding one is different each time. At this time, the game ball P guided to the central slope 27 changes its flow-down path by hitting one projecting start memory display body 72 (for example, 72A), and for example, the start memory display body 72A on the left side in the rear row protrudes. In this case, the game ball P flowing down to a position near the left end on the central slope 27 hits the protruding start memory display 72A and changes its route toward the center. Then, when the symbol variation ends as it is, at the same time a new symbol variation is started,
The starting memory display body 72 (for example, 72A) that has protruded returns to the original position (retracts).

When the starting memory number becomes "2", the starting memory display 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F)
Two of them project on the central slope 27. For example, although not shown, two start memory display bodies 72A and 72B on the left and right of the rear row protrude. Further, the two protruding combinations are different each time. At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 has two protruding start memory display bodies 72 (for example, 72A).
And 72B), the downflow route changes to the center. Then, when the symbol fluctuation is finished as it is, a new symbol fluctuation is started, and at the same time, the protruding starting memory display body 72 (for example, 72A and 72B) is returned to the original position, and the starting memory number is "1". Starting memory display 72 (72
A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F) operates.

Further, when the number of starting memories becomes "3", the starting memory display member is arranged so that the flow-down path will be closer to the center.
Three of 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F) project on the central slope 27. For example, as shown in FIG. 7B, two start memory display bodies 72A and 72B on the left and right of the rear row are provided.
Then, the start memory display 72D on the right side of the middle row projects. Also,
The three combinations that project are different each time. At this time, the game ball P guided onto the central slope 27 hits the three starting memory display bodies 72 (for example, 72A, 72B, and 72D) that are projected, so that the flow-down path changes toward the center. Then, when the symbol variation is finished as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding start memory display body 72
(For example, 72A, 72B and 72D) are returned to their original positions, and the starting memory display 72 (72A, 72A, 72A,
72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F) operates.

Further, when the number of starting memories becomes "4", the starting memory display 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F)
Four of them project on the central slope 27. For example, as shown in (c) of FIG.
72A and 72B and the start memory display bodies 72C and 72D on the left and right in the middle row protrude. Further, the four protruding combinations are different each time. At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 has four protruding start memory display bodies 72 (for example, 72).
A, 72B, 72C, and 72D) change the downflow path, and the downflow path is closer to the center. Then, during the start memory digestion (during pattern change), the game ball P is newly the first
When the seed starting port 8 is won, the operation when the number of starting memories is "4" is repeated in a new mode. Further, when the symbol variation ends as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding start memory display body 72 (for example, 72A and 72A).
B, 72C, and 72D) are returned to their original positions, and the starting memory display 72 (72A, 72B,
72C, 72D, 72E, 72F) operates.

Further, in the predetermined game state (at the time of a big hit game or at the time shortening function), when the starting memory number is [0], the starting memory indicator 72 is also in the mode shown in FIG. 8A, for example. (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F)
Are all recessed in the holes 71 (71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 71E, 71F). At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 is a starting memory display body 72 (72A, 72A).
B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F)
For example, it flows down a plurality of paths indicated by arrows.

And, again, in the middle of the symbol fluctuation of the special symbol display device 5, the fact that the game ball P has passed through the first type starting opening 8 is detected by the winning ball detection switch provided inside, and is started. Each time the information is stored, the starting memory display 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72D, 72C, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D, 72D are different depending on the number of new start information stored.
72E, 72F) at least one of which projects above the stage (on the central slope 27).

In this case, when the starting memory number becomes "1",
Starting memory display 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72) so that the flow-down path is closer to the center than in the normal game.
D, 72E, 72F) (for example, the starting memory display 72C on the left side of the middle row) projects on the stage (on the central slope 27). Moreover, the protruding one is different each time. At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 hits one protruding start memory display body 72 (for example, 72C) to change the flow-down path.

When the starting memory number becomes "2", the starting memory indicator 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72A, 72B, 72C, 72D,
72E and 72F) project above the central slope 27. For example, although not shown, two starting memory display members on the left and right of the middle row
72C and 72D project. Further, the two protruding combinations are different each time. At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 has two protruding start memory display bodies 72.
By hitting (for example, 72C and 72D), the flow-down path changes toward the center. Then, when the symbol variation ends as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding starting memory display body 72 (for example, 72C and 72D) returns to the original position, and the starting memory number is "1". In this mode, the starting memory display body 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F) operates.

Then, when the starting memory number becomes "3", the starting memory indicator 72 (72) is arranged so that the flow-down path is closer to the center than in the normal game (see FIG. 7B).
A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F) project above the central slope 27. For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, two start memory display bodies 72C and 72D on the left and right of the middle row and a start memory display body 72F on the right of the front row protrude. Further, the three protruding combinations are different each time. At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 hits the three starting memory display bodies 72 (for example, 72C, 72D, and 72F) that are projected, so that the flow-down path changes toward the center. And
When the symbol variation is finished as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding starting memory display body 72 (for example, 72C, 72D and 72F) is returned to its original position, and the starting memory number is "2". Of the starting memory display 72 (72A, 72B,
72C, 72D, 72E, 72F) operates.

When the starting memory number becomes "4", the starting memory display 72 (72) is arranged so that the flow-down path is closer to the center than in the normal game (see (c) of FIG. 7).
A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F) project above the central slope 27. For example, as shown in FIG. 8C, the two left and right start memory display bodies 72C and 72D in the middle row and the left and right start memory display bodies 72E and 72F in the front row protrude. Further, the four protruding combinations are different each time. At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 has four protruding start memory display bodies 72 (for example, 72C, 72D and 72E).
And 72F), the downflow route is changed, and the downflow route becomes closer to the center. Then, when the game ball P newly wins the first type starting opening 8 while the starting memory is being consumed (while the symbol is changing), the operation when the starting memory number is "4" is repeated in a new mode. Further, when the symbol variation ends as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding start memory display body 72 (for example, 72C, 72D, 72E and 72).
F) returns to the original position, and the starting memory display 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72) is displayed in the mode when the number of starting memories is "3".
E, 72F) works.

During the big hit game, the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device (special electric accessory) provided with the special winning opening 10 arranged in the lower part of the game area 3 is performed. At that time, start memory display
The 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F) projecting parts are located in front of the normal game, and the downflow path on the central slope 27 is concentrated further in the center so that the player can reduce the game balls as much as possible. You can play the game without playing.

Further, during the time shortening function, the expansion time (2 seconds) of the ordinary electric accessory 9 which is the symbol starting port (first type starting port 8) arranged below the center case 4, It is made longer than the expansion time (0.2 seconds) at the time of a normal game, and the winning probability of the game ball becomes high. At that time, the starting memory display 72
(72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F) The protruding part is in front of the normal game, and the downflow route on the central slope 27 is concentrated in the center further, so that it is more prized than in the normal game. The probability of playing is increased, and the player can play the game without reducing the game balls as much as possible.

In the fifth embodiment, the starting memory display bodies 72 (72A, 72B, 72C, 72D, 72E, 72F) have the same diameter and the same protrusion height, but the diameters may be different. The protruding heights may be different. In addition, the protrusion height may be changed according to the number of starting memories, or it may be moved up and down as a big hit notice, or it may be moved according to the digested state of the starting information. Can have

(Sixth Embodiment) FIG. 9 is an explanatory view of the arrangement and operation of the special symbol starting memory display body in the sixth embodiment.

The gaming machine of the sixth embodiment is also the first
In the seed pachinko machine, the arrangement and operation of various winning holes, prizes, and the like on the game board surface are the same as those in the first embodiment, except for the start memory display portion.

In the gaming machine of the sixth embodiment, the central slope 27 at the center of the stage also has a predetermined arrangement and is provided at a plurality of locations much larger than the maximum number (eg, "4") of stored start information. Hole 81 (5 rows in the front and back in the example of FIG. 9)
A total of 25 holes) are provided for each of the positions, and the holes 81 appear by projecting on the stage.
The same number of starting memory display bodies 82 each including a protruding member are arranged so as to be retracted by retracting inside 81.

In FIG. 9, the holes 81 at the 25 locations on the central slope 27 are all circular and have substantially the same diameter. Correspondingly, the 25 starting memory display bodies 82 have substantially the same diameter and project. The height is almost the same.

In this embodiment, all the 25 starting memory indicators 82 are normally retracted into the hole 81, and by projecting on the central slope 27, the starting memory number is expressed. Then, the operation changes irregularly every time new start information is stored.

In other words, in this embodiment, when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the first type starting opening 8 in the middle of the fluctuation of the symbol of the special symbol display device 5, a random number value is obtained from the big hit random number each time. At the same time as being extracted and storing up to four as starting information, the starting memory display 82 displays, for example, (a) to (c) of FIG. 9 so as to display the number of stored starting information (starting memory number). ). And
After the symbol fluctuation is stopped, the symbol fluctuation will be newly started sequentially based on the stored starting information.

FIG. 9A shows a mode of the starting memory display when the starting memory number is "0". When the number of starting memories is "0", all the starting memory display bodies 82 have holes 81 (81A, 81B, 81).
C, 81D) (withdrawn from the game area 3). At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 flows down a plurality of paths indicated by arrows, for example, without colliding with any of the starting memory display bodies 82.

And, in the middle of the symbol variation of the special symbol display device 5, that the game ball P has passed through the first type starting opening 8,
Each time starting information is detected by a winning ball detection switch provided inside, and the starting information is stored, it changes in a manner according to the number of starting memories and for each new starting information stored,
At least one of the starting memory display bodies 82 projects on the stage (on the central slope 27).

For example, when the starting memory number is "1", although not shown, one of the starting memory indicators 82 projects on the stage (on the central slope 27). Also, the one that projects is
Different each time. At this time, the game ball P guided onto the central slope 27 hits one projecting start memory display body 82 to change its flow-down path. Then, when the symbol fluctuation is finished as it is, a new symbol fluctuation is started, and at the same time, the protruding starting memory display body 82 returns (retracts) to the original position.

When the starting memory number becomes "2", two of the starting memory indicators 82 project above the central slope 27. Further, the two protruding combinations are different each time. At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 hits the two protruding start memory display bodies 82 to change the flow path. Then, when the symbol variation is finished as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding starting memory display body 82 returns to the original position, and the starting memory display is performed in the mode when the number of starting memories is "1". Body 82 works.

When the starting memory number becomes "3", for example, as shown in FIG.
The individual pieces project above the central slope 27. Further, the three protruding combinations are different each time. At this time, the game ball P guided on the central slope 27 hits the three protruding start memory display bodies 82 to change the flow-down path. Then, when the symbol variation is finished as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding start memory display body 82.
Returns to the original position, and the start memory display 82 operates in the mode when the number of start memories is "2".

Further, when the number of starting memories becomes "4", for example, as shown in FIG.
The individual pieces project above the central slope 27. Further, the four protruding combinations are different each time. At this time, the game ball P guided onto the central slope 27 hits the four protruding start memory display bodies 82 to change the flow-down path. Then, when the game ball P newly wins the first type starting opening 8 while the starting memory is being exhausted (during pattern change), the operation in the case where the starting memory number is "4" is repeated in a new mode. Further, when the symbol variation is finished as it is, a new symbol variation is started, and at the same time, the protruding starting memory display body 82 returns to the original position, and the starting memory display is performed in the mode where the number of starting memories is "3". Body 82 works.

In this embodiment, each time the start information is stored, the start memory display 82 is arranged so as to be different according to the number of start memory as described above, and different for each new memory of the start information. By projecting onto the central slope 27, the flow path of the game ball P is changed, the player is interested and the game is excited. In addition, since there are many starting memory display bodies 82 and the player operates in various modes that the player cannot expect, the player can play the game more excitedly.

In the sixth embodiment, for example, the 25 starting memory display bodies 82 have the same diameter and the same protrusion height, but the diameters are different and the protrusion heights are also different. You may do it. Also, the protrusion height may be changed according to the number of starting memories, or it may be moved up and down as a big hit notice, or it may be moved according to the digestion state of the starting information (progress of design fluctuation). , It is possible to have a wider range of acting. Further, even if the number of starting memories is increased in the future, it is possible to cope with this by using a plurality of starting memory displays provided on the stage.

The case of the first-class pachinko machine has been described above, but it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied to gaming machines other than the first-class gaming machine.

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As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, a plurality of starting memory display bodies are detected each time a game medium passing through the symbol starting area is detected in the flow path of the game medium. At least one of the starting memory display bodies is projected to appear in the game area, or at least one of the plurality of starting memory display bodies is retracted and withdraws from the game area each time a game medium passing through the symbol starting area is detected. By operating differently in each case in such a manner, the game medium follows different downflow paths every time the start information is stored, and the start memory number can be displayed and the downflow path of the game media can be displayed. It is possible for the player to be interested and the game to be more exciting.

Further, by making the sizes of the starting memory display bodies different from each other, the effect of the starting memory display and the substantial change mode of the flow-down path of the game medium can be further diversified.

Further, by changing the operation of the starting memory display body so that the more the number of times the starting information is stored, the more advantageous the game is for the player, so that the player can further enjoy the game.

In addition, by changing the operation of the starting memory display body in a predetermined game state such as during a big hit game, a probability variation, a time shortening function, etc., to a mode that is more advantageous to the player than usual, the game medium is maximized. You can play games without reducing.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a game board surface layout diagram of a game machine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a center case portion in the gaming board surface arrangement of the gaming machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view (a) of an arrangement and an operation of a starting memory display body in an example of an embodiment (first embodiment).
(B) and (c).

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view (a) of an arrangement and an operation of a starting memory display body in an example of an embodiment (second embodiment).
(B) and (c).

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view (a) of the arrangement and operation of a starting memory display member in an example of an embodiment (third embodiment).
(B) and (c).

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view (a) of the arrangement and operation of the starting memory display body in an example of the embodiment (fourth embodiment);
(B) and (c).

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view (a), (b), (c) of an arrangement of a start memory display body and an operation during a normal game in an example of an embodiment (fifth embodiment).

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view (a), (b), (c) of an arrangement of a starting memory display body and an operation at a predetermined game in an example of the embodiment (fifth embodiment).

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view (a) of the arrangement and operation of the starting memory display member in the example of the embodiment (sixth embodiment);
(B) and (c).

[Explanation of symbols]

3 game areas 4 center case 5 Special symbol display device 8 Type 1 starter 9 ordinary electric accessories 10 big prize holes 11 Special electric accessory 23 Left ball receiving part 24 Right ball receiving part 25 left slope 26 Right slope 27 Central slope 28 Front slope 29 Left ball passage 30 Right ball passage 31 (31A to 31D) holes 32 (32A to 32D) Start memory display 41 (41A to 41D) hole 42 (42A to 42D) Starting memory display 51 (51A ~ 51E) hole 52 (52A to 52E) Starting memory display 61 (61A to 61E) hole 62 (62A to 62E) Starting memory display 71 (71A to 71F) hole 72 (72A to 72F) Starting memory display 81 holes 82 Starting memory display

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A starting storage means for storing starting information extracted on the basis that a game medium has passed a predetermined symbol starting area, and a variable display of symbols based on the starting information stored by the starting storage means. In a gaming machine equipped with a symbol display device for starting and stopping and displaying a symbol determined after a predetermined time, and a start memory display body for expressing the number of pieces of start information stored by the start memory means by a mechanical operation, the start memory display body A plurality of, and arranged in different places, respectively. 2. The starting memory display body is provided in a flow-down path of a game medium shot in a game area, and the flowing-down path is made different every time the start information is stored by the starting memory display body. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 3. The starting memory display member is normally retracted from the game area, and at least one piece is projected to appear in the game area each time a game medium passing through the symbol starting area is detected. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: 4. The starting memory display always appears in the game area, and at least one is withdrawn each time a game medium that has passed through the symbol starting area is detected to exit from the game area. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: 5. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the starting memory display bodies have different sizes. 6. A starting storage means for storing starting information extracted on the basis that a game medium has passed a predetermined symbol starting area, and a variable display of symbols based on the starting information stored by the starting storage means. In a gaming machine equipped with a symbol display device for starting and stopping and displaying a symbol determined after a predetermined time, and a start memory display body for expressing the number of pieces of start information stored by the start memory means by a mechanical operation, the start memory display body The game machine is characterized by changing the operation in a plurality of modes to a mode advantageous to the player as the number of stored pieces of the start information increases. 7. The game machine according to claim 6, wherein the operation of the start memory display body is changed in a predetermined game state to a mode that is more advantageous to the player than in a normal time. 8. The predetermined game state is a jackpot game state in which a jackpot symbol is displayed by the symbol display device and a jackpot is opened.
Gaming machine described in. 9. The predetermined gaming state, the symbol display is confirmed display of a specific symbol in the jackpot symbol, the jackpot is opened, a jackpot occurs, and after the jackpot ends, the probability changes. Alternatively, the gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the gaming machine is in a state of award after the jackpot in which the award of the time reduction function is given. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the starting memory display body is located above the symbol starting area.