JP2003334319A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce a sense of loss to be imparted to a player by making a game ball enter a start hole while the number of held balls reaches its upper limit value. <P>SOLUTION: A ready-to-win pattern is set to appear out of 'super ready- to-win', 'special ready-to-win' and 'premium ready-to-win' with an appearance probability corresponding to the number Ni of ineffective balls as the number of game balls which enter the start hole while the number of held balls reaches its upper limit value (S420-S422) and variable display is performed in a mode corresponding to the set ready-to-win pattern (S436). At such a time, the appearance probability of 'premium ready-to-win' which is extremely low in an ordinary status is improved as the number Ni of ineffective balls is increased. Thus, even when a game ball enters the start hole while then umber of held balls reaches its upper limit value, the sense of loss to be imparted to the player is reduced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine,
Or identification information display means capable of variably displaying identification information
The identification information display means in response to establishment of a predetermined starting condition.
Start finger for instructing the start of change display of identification information by
Indicating means and a normal game state based on a predetermined winning probability.
Or a game state that is advantageous to the player
The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a right / wrong determining means. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, symbols as identification information are variably displayed.
A gaming machine equipped with a symbol display device
The formation, that is, the pattern fluctuation by the game ball entering the starting port
When the symbol that starts and stops after the end of the fluctuation is a lost symbol
Has a normal game state and stops after the change
Is a special game state that is advantageous to the player when
Have been proposed. In this game machine, symbol display
The game ball enters the starting port while the device pattern is changing or during a special game state.
When entering, the information at that time is a predetermined number of times (for example,
(4 times), that is, it is stored. And figure
When the pattern change or special game state ends, it is suspended
Judgment of winning or non-winning based on information
And the results of these judgments.
Starts the symbol fluctuation display based on the
ing. [0003] However, in this case,
Gaming machines, when the number of holds reaches the upper limit of the predetermined number of times
Is the information at that time even if the game ball enters the opening
Information is discarded instead of being held, giving the player a sense of loss.
Well, it reduces the interest. In addition, such a sense of loss
When the number of reservations reaches the upper limit of the predetermined number of games,
Players often temporarily stop playing games,
The operating rate of the machine is also reduced. The gaming machine of the present invention solves such a problem.
To reduce the sense of loss given to the player and improve the interest
The purpose is to: [0005] Means for solving the problem and its operation and effect
The gaming machine of the present invention has the following steps to achieve the above object.
Take steps. Means 1. The gaming machine of the present invention changes identification information.
Identification information display means which can be dynamically displayed;
Table of the change of the identification information by the identification information display means in accordance with the
Change start instructing means for instructing the start of
Normal game state based on probability or advantageous to player
A determination unit for determining whether or not to enter the gaming state.
A gaming machine provided with the identification information display means.
The gaming state during which different information is being displayed or the gaming machine is advantageous
When the starting condition is satisfied when
Condition to hold the dynamic conditions up to a predetermined number of holds
The start-up condition is established by the on-hold unit and the condition-holding unit.
In the state where the standing is already held up to the predetermined holding number,
When the start condition is satisfied, count whether the start condition is satisfied
The non-pending establishment counting means and the non-pending establishment counting means
Based on the counted number of satisfied start conditions, the identification information
Display mode setting means for setting the display mode of the display means.
The main point is to obtain In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The column is being displayed while the identification information is being changed by the identification information display means.
Or when the gaming machine is in an advantageous gaming state
When the condition is satisfied, the start condition is satisfied
Hold as a condition
The start condition is already held up to the specified hold number
When the start condition is satisfied while the
The satisfaction of the dynamic condition is counted. And display mode setting means
Is the starting condition counted by the out-of-hold establishment counting means.
Set the display mode of the identification information display means based on the number
You. That is, if the starting condition is satisfied exceeding the upper limit of the number of holds
Display of identification information display means based on the number
Since the mode is set, the sense of loss given to the player can be reduced
And enhance the interest. Means 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein
The display mode setting means is configured by the non-suspended establishment counting means.
The more the counted number of starting conditions is satisfied, the higher the interest level
Game, which is a means of setting the display mode with the tendency to become
Machine. In this way, the starting conditions that were established beyond the upper limit of the number of suspensions
Even if the number of cases increases, the display format tends to be more interesting
Is set to reduce the sense of loss given to the player
be able to. Means 3. A gaming machine according to means 1 or 2.
Thus, the display mode setting means may include
Based on the number of fulfilled starting conditions counted by the stage
It is a means for setting one display mode from the display modes.
Technical machine. In this way, a start that exceeds the upper limit of the number of holds
Display of identification information from multiple display modes depending on the number of conditions
A display mode to be displayed on the means can be set. Means 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein
The display mode setting means is configured by the non-suspended establishment counting means.
With the probability of appearance corresponding to the number of fulfilled starting conditions counted
By means of setting one display mode from a plurality of display modes
A gaming machine. This way, you can exceed the limit
Among multiple display modes with appearance probabilities according to the number of
The display mode to be displayed on the identification information display means can be set from
Can be. Means 5. Play of any one of means 1 to 4
A display device, wherein the display mode setting unit is configured to display the display mode.
Means for setting a variation mode of the identification information.
Gaming machine. In this way, the initial
Variation mode of identification information is set based on the number of dynamic conditions
From when the starting condition is satisfied exceeding the upper limit of the number of holds
Can also reduce the sense of loss given to the player
You. Means 6 The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein
The display mode setting means may include a reach mode as the change mode.
A gaming machine that is a means for setting. This way, the number of holds
In the reach mode according to the number of starting conditions
The identification information can be displayed in a variable manner, giving the player a sense of loss
Can be reduced, and the interest can be improved. Means 7. Play of any one of means 1 to 6
Technical machine, which is counted by the non-reserved establishment counting means.
Number information that reports information about the number of satisfied start conditions
A gaming machine equipped with a notification means. This way, the player will be put on hold
On the number of satisfied start conditions that exceeded the upper limit
Information. Means 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein
The number-of-established-number information notifying means is configured to determine the number of established start conditions.
Information that is displayed on the identification information display means.
Technical machine. In this way, the player can exceed the maximum number of holds.
Displays information on the number of established start conditions
Can be obtained via steps. Means 9 Any one of the means 1 to 8
When a predetermined rewriting condition is satisfied,
The number of established start conditions counted by the
A gaming machine provided with a rewriting means for rewriting the established number. Out of Hold
Write in the direction to reduce the number of satisfied start conditions in the counting means.
In other words, the number of fulfillment of the starting condition is endless
It can be prevented from increasing. Means 10. The gaming machine according to means 9, wherein
The established number rewriting means is provided by
It is a means to clear the counted number of the starting conditions
Technical machine. In this way, the starting condition in the non-pending establishment counting means
More reliably prevent the number of successful cases from increasing indefinitely
be able to. Means 11. A gaming machine according to means 9 or 10.
Wherein the number-of-established-numbers rewriting means performs the predetermined rewriting condition.
Display mode set by the display mode setting means as
Is a means to rewrite on condition that is a specific display mode
A gaming machine. In this way, a specific display state can be
To the non-pending establishment counting means on condition that
The number of satisfied start conditions can be rewritten. Means 12. Means 1 to 11
Gaming machine, wherein the change start instruction means and the validity judgment
Control means and the condition holding means, and controls the entire gaming machine.
The main control device, the non-suspended establishment counting means,
And display mode setting means.
A sub-controller having display control means for controlling display
A gaming machine equipped with. In this case, the processing load of the main control device is reduced.
The burden can be reduced. Means 13. The gaming machine according to the means 12,
Thus, the main control device is
A gaming machine that outputs a one-way control instruction. Means 14. Means 1 to 13 are described
A gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.
Machine. The basic configuration of pachinko machines is equipped with operation handles.
The game ball is set to a predetermined game in accordance with the operation of the steering wheel.
Fired in the game area, and the game ball is placed at a predetermined position in the game area.
The display hand is required to win the working port
The variable display of the identification element in the column starts, and
Placed at a predetermined position in the game area during the special game state
Winning prize opening is opened in a predetermined manner and game balls can be won
Noh, the value of the winning number (prize balls only)
Not including writing on magnetic cards)
And the like. In addition, such pachinko machines
Is available to players who can acquire at least a large number of game balls.
Special game state (big hit state) which is a profitable state and game ball
The normal gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player consuming
It can be present. Means 15. Means 1 to 13 are described
A gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine
Gaming machine. The slot machine as such a gaming machine of the present invention
The basic configuration of the game is as follows.
Identification element consisting of multiple identification elements for identifying the state
Display means for confirming and displaying identification elements after variably displaying columns
For operating the starting operating means (eg operating lever)
The change of the identification element is started due to the
(E.g., stop button)
The change of the identification element is stopped by the elapse of the fixed time,
Confirm that the final identification element at the time of the stop is the specific identification element.
As a prerequisite, a special game state that is advantageous to the player is generated.
Gaming machine with special game state generating means
Can be. In this case, the game media are coins, medals, etc.
A representative example is given. Such a slot machine
And at least a large number of game media such as coins,
Special game letters that are in a favorable condition for players who can obtain
State (big hit state) and disadvantage to the player consuming the game media
It is also assumed that there is a normal gaming state that is a state
it can. Means 16. Means 1 to 13 are described
A gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine and a slot machine.
A gaming machine that combines machines. This pachinko machine and
As a basic configuration of a gaming machine that combines a lot machine
"To identify the game state according to the game state
After variable display of the identification element sequence consisting of multiple identification elements
Display means for confirming and displaying the identification element,
Due to the operation of the hand throw (for example, operation lever), the identification element
Fluctuation is started and stop operation means (for example, stop button
G) due to the operation of
The fluctuation of the identification element is stopped, and the final identification at the time of the stop
Player must have the element be a specific identification element
Special game state generating hand that generates special game state advantageous to
The game ball is used as a game medium.
A certain number of game balls are required to start the change of another element
When a special game state occurs, many game balls pay
Gaming machines that are configured to be issued
Wear. Such gaming machines have at least a large number of gaming balls.
Special game state that is advantageous to players who can acquire
(Big hit state) and disadvantageous to the player consuming the game ball
There are two types of game states, the normal game state
It can also be. As described in the means 14 to 16, the book
The gaming machines of the invention include pachinko machines, slot machines,
A gaming machine that combines a pachinko machine and a slot machine
Etc., but in addition to these,
It can also be applied. Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described.
This will be described using an example. FIG. 1 shows one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a pachinko machine 20. FIG. 1 shows a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 20 as viewed from the front.
FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a game board 30 of FIG.
Is a block diagram illustrating an electrical connection of the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment.
FIG. The pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG.
Skill board 30, upper tray 24 for storing game balls, and lower tray
A firing plate 26 for firing game balls to the game board 30
Main system for controlling the knob 28 and the entire pachinko machine 20
And a control device 70 (see FIG. 3). The game board 30 is, as shown in FIG.
Ordinary symbol display device 32 arranged at the center upper portion of 30
And the passage of game balls arranged on the left and right portions of the game board 30 respectively.
It has a normal symbol starting port switch 36a, 36b to detect
Normal symbol display device operation gates 34a, 34b
Special symbol display device arranged below symbol display device 32
40 and a game ball arranged below the special symbol display device 40
Has a special symbol start-up switch 44 for detecting winning
A starting port 42 and a switch attached to the starting port 42 and capable of being opened and closed;
Tulip ordinary electric accessory 46 and lower part of starting port 42
And a large winning opening 50 which can be opened and closed, and the left side of the game board 30
Ordinary winning openings 60a to 60d arranged at the bottom right
And collect game balls that did not enter any of the winning openings
Out port 69 is provided. The normal symbol display device 32 is provided at the back.
Fluctuates by switching the lighting of a lamp (not shown)
"O" and "X" symbols 32a and 32b to be displayed,
On the upper side of these "O" and "X" symbols 32a, 32b
Four arranged normal symbol change holding lamps 33a to 33
d. "O" and "X" symbols 32a, 32
b indicates that the game ball is a normal symbol display device operation gate 34a, 3
4b is not started when it is detected that the winning has been achieved.
Are displayed, and the symbols "O" and "X" are displayed
32a and 32b are lit up, and the fluctuation display is displayed.
finish. Ordinary symbol change holding lamps 33a to 33d
"O" and "X" symbols by the normal symbol display device 32
The game ball is usually a symbol pattern during the fluctuation display of 32a and 32b.
Each time the prize device operation gates 34a, 34b are won,
Are turned on one by one in order from the normal symbol display device 32.
Of the symbols 32a and 32b of "○" and "X"
Is turned off in the reverse order of lighting each time
During the fluctuation display, the normal symbol display device operation gate 34 is displayed.
a, 34b, the number of winnings is set to a maximum of 4 times
Shown. The tulip type provided at the starting port 42
The ordinary electric accessory 46 is changed by the ordinary symbol display device 32.
When the display is stopped at the symbol 32a of "O",
Open the tulip for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds)
It is configured as The special symbol display device 40 is a liquid crystal display.
It is configured as a display device such as
The display content is controlled by the indication control device 90. Special
The different symbol display device 40 is usually, as exemplified in FIG.
Three characters, left, middle, and right, composed of characters and numbers
The symbols L, M, and R are displayed, and the game ball is
When it is detected that a prize is won, these three symbols L, M, R
Is displayed in a variable manner. And the predetermined fluctuation time has ended
Sometimes three symbols L, M, R are symbol L, symbol R, symbol
Change display is stopped in the order of M, and three symbols L, M, R
When you play, a special game video will be displayed as a jackpot.
FIG. 5 shows an example of the special game moving image. FIG. 6 mainly shows the configuration of the display control device 90.
It is a block diagram shown in FIG. The display control device 90
On the basis of a display command input from the
And executes processing of an image to be displayed on the special display device 40.
CPU91 and special symbol display device according to the processing of CPU91.
Of the three symbols L, M, R on the display 40
VDP 92 as an image controller for controlling display
The processing is executed by the CPU 91.
Variably displayed as a control program or three symbols L, M, R
Program ROM 93 for storing the color of the character figure to be displayed
And a work RAM 94 for temporarily storing data.
As the numbers of the three symbols to be displayed on the separate symbol display device 40
Character number and palette number to determine its color
VRAM95 to write the number, three symbols L, M, R
Memorize character and background patterns
Character ROM 96 and color data of 16 color numbers
Write as 32 pallet numbers composed of numbers
And a pallet RAM 97 which can be read only. CPU91
Is activated by a display command from the main controller 70, etc.
Three symbols based on the processing program to be activated
Then, the character number and pallet number are stored in VRAM9.
5 and pallet data to VRAM95
Palette RAM 97 corresponding to the written pallet number
Write to the location. VDP 92 is written to VRAM 95
The character ROM 9 is referred to by referring to the inserted character number.
Read the color number from the corresponding character in
In the palette RAM 97 from the set number and the read color number
Is read out and the special symbol display device 40 is read out.
Output to the special symbol display device 40
The symbols L, M, and R are displayed. Also, as shown in FIG.
Output of sound from speaker 86 from display control device 90
Signal and indicator to the audio control device 84 which controls the
To the lamp control device 98 that controls the lighting of 68a to 68h, etc.
Output signal via an output processing circuit (not shown)
Have been. The game board 30 has a normal symbol display device 32 and
4 special symbol fluctuations held with the special symbol display device 40
Lamps 41a to 41d are provided. This special design
The fluctuation holding lamps 41a to 41d are connected to the special symbol display device 4.
During the variable display of three symbols L, M, R by 0 and special
A game ball enters the starting port 42 while displaying a game video.
Each time you win a prize, it will be lit one by one from the left, special design
The display of the variation of the three symbols L, M, R by the display device 40
Each time it is started, it is turned off in the reverse order of lighting.
During the display of fluctuations or during the display of special game videos
The number of balls won in the starting port 42 at the maximum and the number of pending balls up to four
Shown. The special winning opening 50 normally receives a game ball.
It is not in the closed state and is shown in FIG.
It is easy to accept the game ball by the big winning opening drive device 52
The open state and the normal closed state repeat under predetermined conditions.
Driven to be returned. In the special winning opening 50,
A 10-count switch 54 for counting winnings (see FIG. 3)
) And a V zone 56 provided at the center of the special winning opening 50
Count switch 5 that detects that a game ball has won
8 (see FIG. 3). In addition to the game board 30 that has been fired,
The ball is guided to an arc on the rail 62 or the center of the game board 30.
Lamp windmills 64a, 64b arranged on the left and right shoulders,
Usually arranged near the symbol display device operation gates 34a, 34b.
Of the placed windmills 66a, 66b and the special symbol display device 40
A total of eight indicators 68a-6 mounted on both sides
8h is also attached. In addition, guide the game ball
There are several nails that can be
The illustration is omitted. The main control device 70 has a CPU 72 as its center.
And a microcomputer C
In addition to the power supply circuit 73 for supplying power to the PU 72,
ROM 74 for storing programs and temporary data
RAM 76 stores a clock for outputting a rectangular wave of a predetermined frequency.
Circuit 78 and an input / output processing circuit 80 through a bus 82
It is connected. The main controller 70 usually has a symbol
Winning signals and special symbols from the opening / closing switches 36a and 36b
Starting signal from starting port switch 44, 10 count switch
Signal from switch 54, V count switch 58
Signal from the player, a normal winning switch or a prize ball count switch
Input and output signals from other input / output devices 88
It is input via the force processing circuit 80. Also the main
The drive signal from the control device 70 to the normal symbol display device 32 is output.
Signal and drive signal to the special winning opening drive device 52, normal symbol fluctuation
Hold lamps 33a to 33d and special symbol change hold lamp 4
Lighting signal to 1a to 41d, drive to ordinary electric accessory 46
Display control for controlling display of signal and special symbol display device 40
Control signal to control device 90, prize ball system that controls payout of prize ball
Drive signals to other input / output devices 88 such as control devices are input.
It is output via the output processing circuit 80. Next, the pachinko machine 20 constructed as described above is used.
Will be described. FIG. 7 shows the main control device 70.
Showing an example of the main routine executed by the
It is a chart. This routine is executed at predetermined time intervals (for example,
(Every 2 msec). When the main routine is executed, the main control
The CPU 72 of the control device 70 executes a start winning prize process illustrated in FIG.
Process (step S100), the variation start process illustrated in FIG.
(Step S102), fluctuation stop processing illustrated in FIG.
(Step S104), counter update exemplified in FIG.
The process (step S106) is executed, and thereafter,
Loss symbol counter updating process (step S10)
Repeat step 8). For ease of explanation,
The counter update process and the lost symbol counter update process are explained.
After that, other processes will be described. In the counter updating process, as shown in FIG.
In addition, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70
Counter C1, reach random number counter C2, jackpot symbol counter
Counters C3 and fluctuation pattern counter C4
Execute the process of incrementing (step S24)
0). Internal random number counter C1 determines whether it is a jackpot
The counter is used when performing the operation.
The values up to 29 are sequentially incremented by one. Reach reach
The number counter C2 determines whether or not to perform a reach game.
This is a counter used at the time of execution.
Are incremented by one in order. Jackpot design
Unta C3 is a special symbol display device 40 at the time of a big hit
3 symbols L, M, R left, middle, and right, which are displayed in fluctuating
Used to determine the symbol (hit symbol) when the fluctuation of the
In the embodiment, the value is sequentially from 0 to 11
Increment by one. Variation pattern counter C4
Are three symbols on the left, middle, and right of the special symbol display device 40
Used when deciding a pattern to display L, M, R in a variable manner
This is a counter that can be used.
Is incremented by one. Thus each counter
When updated, each counter is set to a predetermined area in RAM 76
(Step S24)
2), the counter update processing ends. In the lost symbol counter updating process, the process shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70
Process for incrementing the lost symbol left counter Cl.
The process is executed (step S250). Lost pattern left cow
Is changed by the special symbol display device 40 in the event of a loss.
Changes of the three symbols L, M, and R that are dynamically displayed on the left, middle, and right
The left symbol L is determined from the symbols at the time of motion stop (losing symbol).
This is a counter used when performing
The value is incremented by 1 in order from the number of patterns to the number obtained by subtracting 1
Ment. Next, the lost symbol left counter Cl has a value of 0.
It is determined whether or not there is (step S252),
When the counter Cl has a value of 0, the lost symbol right counter
The parameter Cl is incremented (step S254). C
The shift symbol right counter Cr is a special symbol table when it loses
Three symbols, left, middle and right, which are variably displayed on the display device 40
Right of the symbols (losing symbols) when the fluctuation of L, M, R is stopped
Is a counter used when determining the symbol R of
In the example, the same as the lost symbol left counter Cl,
Increment by 1 in order from the number minus the value 1
To Similarly, the value of the lost symbol right counter Cr is 0.
Is determined (step S256), the lost symbol right cow
When the counter Cr has a value of 0, the counter in the lost symbol
Cm is incremented (step S258). here
Then, the counter Cm in the losing pattern is special at the time of losing.
The left, middle, and right three variably displayed on the symbol display device 40
Of the symbols (losing symbols) when the symbols L, M, R change
It is a counter used when determining the symbol M in the house.
In the embodiment, the lost symbol left counter Cl and the lost symbol
The value 1 is subtracted from the number of symbols 0 to 0 as in the case of the right counter Cr.
The value up to the number is sequentially incremented by one. Each of the lost symbol counters Cl, Cr, Cm
Increment or lose pattern in step S252
When it is determined that the left counter Cl is not 0,
Loss symbol right counter Cr is not 0 in step S256
Is determined, the lost symbol left counter Cl and the lost
It is determined whether or not the pattern right counter Cr matches (step
Step S260). Loss symbol left counter Cl and loss diagram
When the pattern right counter Cr does not match,
The pattern counters Cl, Cm, and Cr are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 76.
Store it in the set losing symbol buffer (step S
262), this routine ends. On the other hand, losing design left
The counter Cl and the lost symbol right counter Cr match.
Sometimes, it is determined whether the counter Cm in the losing symbol matches.
(Step S264). Missing design left counter C
l and the lost symbol right counter Cr match, but the lost symbol
When the middle counter Cm is different,
The parameters Cl, Cm, and Cr are set in predetermined areas of the RAM 76.
(Step S2)
66), this routine ends. Each losing symbol counter
When all of Cl, Cm and Cr match, the losing pattern
Not because of each loss symbol counter Cl, Cm, Cr
The rating for the losing symbol buffer or losing reach buffer
This routine ends without performing the payment. This lost symbol counter updating process is performed in the manner shown in FIG.
It can be understood from the flowchart of the main routine illustrated in
Thus, the main routine is executed every predetermined time.
It is repeated in the idle time in. So inside
Others such as the random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C2
The counter counts each time the main routine is executed.
In contrast, the lost symbol left counter Cl
Loop processing is executed every time the
Counts up every time. In the start winning process, as shown in FIG.
First, the CPU 72 of the in-control device 70 starts the game ball.
It is determined whether or not the mouth 42 has been won (step S20).
0). This judgment is made when the special symbol starting port switch 44 is turned on.
It can be done depending on whether or not it is done. Game ball
If it is determined that the winning opening 42 has been won, the number of reserved balls N is 4
It is checked whether it is less than (Step S202). Above
As described above, in the embodiment, the number of reserved balls is up to four.
It is. Displayed when the number of reserved balls N is not less than 4.
Number of invalid spheres Ni for the control device 90 (the initial value is 0)
Number of invalid spheres that increments by 1
A command is transmitted (step S203). This invalid sphere
Display control device 9 that has received the number increment command
0 is a process for incrementing the number of invalid balls Ni by 1
Execute Therefore, the number of invalid balls Ni is the number of reserved balls N
Wins the starting port 42 when is the maximum (4 in the example)
It means the number of game balls that have been played. This invalid
What kind of processing is performed using the number of balls Ni
Will be described later. When the number of reserved balls N is less than 4, the number of reserved balls
N is incremented by 1 (step S2).
04), the special symbol change pending lamps 41a-41d
One in turn (step S206), and the cowl shown in FIG.
Step S242 of the data update process and the lost pattern of FIG.
In step S262 of the counter update process,
The internal random number stored in the buffer set in the constant area
Counter value, reach random counter value, big hit symbol counter
The value and the loss symbol counter value are also stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 76.
The free storage area of the pending ball storage area set in the area
Then, it is stored in the first area (step S208). on hold
FIG. 13 shows an example of the structure of the ball storage area. I'll show you
As described above, the reserved ball storage area stores the internal random number counter value,
H random number counter value, big hit symbol counter value, lost symbol
One execution area that can store counter values one by one and 4
And two holding areas. Storing each counter value in the reserved ball storage area
After the processing is completed or in step S200, the game ball is started.
When it is determined that the mouth 42 has not been awarded,
In step S202, it is determined that the number of reserved balls N is not less than 4.
Of the increment command to the display control device 90
After completion of the communication process, the number of reserved balls N is larger than 0.
Is determined (step S210), and
The left, middle and right three patterns L, M and R are displayed on the pattern display device 40.
Whether or not the display is variable, or whether it is a big hit
It is determined whether or not it is (step S212). Number of pending balls N is value
0, and the special symbol display device 40 is not displaying
When the big hit is not occurring, the change permission flag F1
The value 1 is set (step S214), and this routine is executed.
Ended, the number of reserved balls N is 0, or special symbol display
When the device 40 is displaying a change or a big hit
This routine is performed without setting the fluctuation permission flag F1.
End In the change start process, as shown in FIG.
First, the CPU 72 of the in-control device 70
A process for determining whether the value of the tag F1 is 1 is executed.
(Step S220). The change permission flag F1 has a value of 1.
If the number of reserved balls N is 0, the special symbol display
The three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right are changed by
In the case of either a dynamic display or a big hit
Is determined, and this routine ends. When the change permission flag F1 has a value of 1,
The different symbol change pending lamps 41a to 41d are sequentially shifted from the right side by 1
At the same time (step S222), and the number of reserved balls N is reduced.
Decrement by 1 (step S224), and hold ball
Performs processing to shift data stored in the storage area.
(Step S226). This data shift process
In the four holding areas of the holding ball storage area illustrated in Fig. 13,
One block block of stored data to the execution area
This is the process of shifting. That is, the data in the reservation area A is
The data in the holding area B is stored in the execution area A
The data in the holding area C is stored in the holding area B,
This is a process of moving the data of A to the holding area C. Next, the special symbol display device 40 displays the left, middle and right
After the three symbols L, M, R are displayed in a variable manner, the variable display stops.
Stop symbol command and special symbol display to set the symbol when stopping
Change of three symbols L, M, R of left, middle, and right by the device 40
Display command determination processing consisting of motion pattern commands
(Step S227), and the determined display command
To the display controller 90 via the input / output processing circuit 80.
(Step S228), the value 0 is set in the variation permission flag F1.
Is set (step S229), and this routine ends.
I do. The display control device 90 that has received the display command,
According to the fluctuation pattern command among the display commands,
Three symbols L, M, left, middle and right of the separate symbol display device 40
R is displayed in a variable manner and a confirmation command described later is received.
Special symbol display device 4 according to stop symbol command when
Stop the display of the three symbols L, M, R on the left, middle and right of 0
Stop. Note that the display command determination process in step S227
The process is performed using the flowchart illustrated in FIG.
It is. FIG. 14 shows the display command determination process.
As described above, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70
The internal random number stored in the execution area of the ball storage area
It is determined whether the value of the counter C1 is a big hit (step S
300). This big hit determination is based on the internal random number counter C1.
If the value is a big hit, for example, "7" or "30"
7 ”.
At high probability, “7” “67” “127” “18”
7, 247, 307, 367, 427, 48
7 ”or“ 547 ”
It is performed by In the embodiment, the internal random number counter C1
Is counting up from 0 to 629 in order,
The probability of a big hit at normal time is 1/315,
The jackpot probability is 1/63. Here, when the probability is high,
Hit by a predetermined probability fluctuation symbol
Sometimes the subsequent jackpot probability is up (probability change)
Motion state), and in normal times, the above probability fluctuation state
Not when. If it is determined that a big hit, the reserved ball storage area
Jackpot symbol counter C3 stored in the execution area of
Is set to the stop symbol command (step S31).
0). Here, the value of the big hit symbol counter C3 is 0 to 11
Each counter value is a symbol from 1 to 12
Yes, it is. Therefore, the stop symbol command is 1 to
Up to twelve symbols are set. Also, the embodiment
Then, odd symbols among the symbols from 1 to 12 vary in probability
It is set to the symbol, and it becomes a big hit with these symbols
And then the state at the time of probability fluctuation. Conversely, even patterns
Is set to non-stochastic fluctuation symbols, and these symbols
When it hits, it will be in the normal state without probability fluctuation. Big
Set the value of the hit symbol counter C3 to the stop symbol command
Then, the jackpot fluctuation pattern command illustrated in FIG.
A determination process is performed (step S312), and this routine is executed.
To end. At the time of the big hit variation pattern command decision processing
Is stored in a buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76.
Check the value of the variation pattern counter C4 (step
Step S340), the variation pattern counter C4 is 0 or more and 5
If less than the above, set pattern B to the fluctuation pattern command.
(Step S342), and the fluctuation pattern counter C4
Is greater than or equal to 5, the pattern C is changed pattern command
Is set to (step S344). About each pattern
Will be described later. On the other hand, it is not a big hit in step S300.
Is stored in the execution area of the pending ball storage area
Whether the value of the reach random number counter C2 has reached the reach
It is determined whether or not it is (step S302). Per reach
The judgment is that the value of the reach random number counter C2 is
Value, e.g., "7"
Be done. In the embodiment, the reach random number counter C2 is 0 to
Count up to 11 in order
The probability is 1/12. When it is determined that the vehicle has reached the reach, R
Loss reach symbol set in the predetermined area of AM76
Lost symbol counters Cl, Cm,
The value of Cr is set in the stop symbol command (step S32)
0), the variation pattern at the time of losing reach illustrated in FIG.
The command is determined (step S322), and the
Exit the routine. Loss reach time fluctuation pattern command
In the process of determining the change pattern, it is the same as
Is stored in a buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76.
Check the value of the variation pattern counter C4 (step
Step S350), the fluctuation pattern counter C4 is 0 or more and 5
When the value is less than 0, the pattern B is used as the variable pattern command.
Is set (step S352), and the variation pattern counter C is set.
When the number 4 is 50 or more, the pattern C is
(Step S354). Note that step
If it is determined in S302 that it is not a hit, the reserved ball
Lost design cow stored in the execution area of the delivery area
Set the values of Cl, Cm and Cr in the stop symbol command.
(Step S330), the pattern A is changed
(Step S332), and terminates this routine.
Complete. In the embodiment, each variation pattern is set as follows.
Is defined. The pattern A is displayed on the special symbol display device 40.
The left, middle, and right symbols L, M, and R are displayed.
Stop 10 seconds after starting, specifically start displaying fluctuation
After 8 seconds, the left symbol L is stopped after 8 seconds, and the right symbol R after 9 seconds.
And stop the pattern M after 10 seconds.
Is set. Pattern B is a special symbol display device 4
Change display of three symbols L, M, R of left, middle, right by 0
Stop 15 seconds after starting, specifically change display
8 seconds after starting, stop the left design L, 9 seconds after right
When the pattern R is stopped, the left symbol L matches the right symbol R
Sometimes, the middle symbol M is fluctuated for 6 seconds and stopped.
Is set as a normal reach pattern. Pa
Turn C is the left, middle, right
20 seconds after starting the fluctuation display of three symbols L, M, R
Stop later, specifically, stop tie of middle symbol M of pattern B
It is 5 more without stopping the fluctuation display of middle symbol M
Special reach pattern that stops after fluctuating for seconds
Is set. This special reach includes "Super
Reach ”,“ Special Reach ”,“ Premium Reach ”
"C" is prepared, simply three patterns of left, middle, right
Not only L, M and R are displayed in a variable manner, but also for each special reach
A predetermined reach game is performed. This "Super Lee
H, Special Reach, and Premium Reach
Details will be described later. In the embodiment, referring to FIG. 15 and FIG.
Big hit variation pattern command decision processing as explained
In comparison with the process of determining the variation pattern command during loss reach
Pattern C is easily set, and
At the time of big hit in the variable pattern command decision processing at the time of release
Pattern B is set as compared to the variation pattern command determination processing.
It is easy to be specified. That is, the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit
In command decision processing, "Super Reach" or "Special
Special reach of "reach" or "premium reach"
Is easy to set, and the fluctuation pattern command at the time of losing reach
Normal reach is easier to set in the de-decision process
I have. By setting in this way, it is possible to enhance
It is trying to improve. In the fluctuation end processing, as shown in FIG.
First, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70
It is determined whether it is in progress (step S230). here
During the big hit, the special symbol display device 40
During the special game indicated by and at a predetermined time after the end of the special game
In between. The predetermined time after the end of the special game,
For example, the time required to prepare each state of the pachinko machine 20
Set as etc. Determined to not be in a big hit
And whether the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern has ended
Is determined (step S232). This process is variable
As described in the start process, each variation pattern is
Time has passed since the variable time is set for
This is performed by determining whether At the end of the fluctuation time
Sometimes, it is set to stop and confirm the fluctuation display
Display control device 9 using stopped symbols as confirmation commands
0 (step S234). And a big hit
It is determined whether or not there is a big hit (step S236).
Displays the jackpot execution command for the display control device 90 and the big win
The data is transmitted to the driving device 52 or the like (step S238),
End the routine. Here, the general purpose of step S236
Is determined in step S227 in the change start process.
Because it is performed in the display command determination processing (FIG. 14)
The result of the determination may be used, or the reserved ball may be stored.
Internal random number counter stored in the execution area of the area
The determination may be made using the value of C1. In addition,
When it is determined that the big hit is being performed in step S230,
If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not ended in S232
Or a big hit in the big hit determination in step S236
If it is determined that there is not, this routine ends after the determination
I do. Next, the operation of the display control device 90 will be described.
explain. The operation of the display control device 90 is mainly
Used to determine the special reach pattern described above.
Updating the special reach pattern counter Cr,
An operation for informing the player of the state of the number of invalid balls Ni,
In the process of step S228 in the change start process of FIG.
There is an operation when a display command is received. First, special
Description of update processing of separate reach pattern counter Cr
I do. FIG. 17 shows the operation of the CPU 91 of the display control device 90.
Showing an example of the counter update process executed by
It is. This processing is performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms).
ec). Counter update processing
When the display is executed, the CPU 91 of the display control device 90
, Increment the special reach pattern counter Cr
A process is performed (step 400). Special reacher
The turn counter Cr has a special reach pattern
"Super Reach" and "Special Reach"
”Or“ Premium Reach ”
Is a counter used to determine
Will increment the value from 0 to 199 by 1
It is a loop counter. Special reach pattern counter C
When r is updated, the value of the counter is stored in the work RAM 94.
Stored in the counter buffer provided in the
(Step S402) The counter updating process ends. Next, in the start winning process shown in FIG.
In step S203, the main controller 70
Sphere that is incremented by receiving the
Explanation about the operation to inform the player of the state of the number Ni
I will tell. FIG. 18 is executed by the display control device 90.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an invalid ball number display process.
You. In the invalid ball count display process, the CP of the display control device 90 is used.
U91 first receives the number of invalid balls from the main controller 70.
Incremented by the receipt of the increment command.
The value of the number of invalid spheres Ni to be checked is determined (step S410).
When it is determined that the value of the number of balls Ni is not less than 0 and less than 100
Then, the background map A is set (step S412), and the invalid sphere is set.
When it is determined that the number Ni is 100 or more and less than 200
Is set to the background map B (step S414), and the number of invalid balls is set.
Background image C when it is determined that Ni is 200 or more
Is set (step S416). And set
A process for displaying the background map on the special symbol display device 40 is executed.
Then (step S418), this routine ends. this
In the embodiment, the display process is performed in the display diagram shown in FIG.
In background image A, as shown in FIG.
The characters are displayed on the signboard, and in the background image B, the sentence "What is your order?"
The letter is displayed, and in background C, "Thank you"
Is displayed by displaying the characters This
Thus, the table of the special symbol display device 40 according to the number of invalid balls Ni
By changing the display screen, the play
The technician knows how much the number of invalid balls Ni currently counted
Can be known. The number of invalid spheres Ni
As a means to inform the player of the state, special symbol display device
40 screens (including characters other than the above characters, designs, colors, etc.)
) Is displayed on a different screen depending on the number of invalid balls Ni,
The lamp such as the indicator 68 is changed according to the number of invalid balls Ni.
Lighting in a different manner,
Output in different ways depending on the number of invalid balls Ni, etc.
Any other means may be used. However
Then, according to the screen display of the special symbol display device 40, the player
More reliably inform the state of the number of invalid balls Ni
Can be. Further, the steps in the fluctuation start processing of FIG.
In the processing of step S228, the display frame is
The operation of the display control device 90 for receiving a command will be described.
I do. FIG. 19 is executed by the display control device 90.
9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a display command execution process.
You. This processing is performed by a display command from the main controller 70.
Is executed when you enter In the display command execution processing, first, the main
Fluctuation included in display command received from control device 70
Determines whether the pattern is pattern C (special reach)
(Step S420), the pattern C is determined
If it is determined that the counter has been updated, the process proceeds to step S of the counter update process in FIG.
The buffer set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 94 in 402
The value of the special reach pattern counter Cr stored in the file
Reach putter of special reach based on the number of invalid balls and Ni
Then, a process for determining the application is executed (step S422). This
The reach pattern of the special reach of the
Or the value of the pattern counter Cr and the number of invalid balls Ni
Shall be determined using the table shown in Table 1.
Was. [Table 1] As shown in Table 1, the number of invalid spheres Ni is 0 or more and less than 100.
Sometimes, the value of the special reach pattern counter Cr is 0 to
"Super Reach" at 149 is 150-198
"Special Reach" at the time of
"Ream reach" is set. Special reach pattern
The counter Cr is incremented by 0 from 0 to 199.
The super reach when performing a special reach
The probability of occurrence of "H" is 3/4, and the appearance of "Special Reach"
Probability is 49/200, appearance probability of "Premium Reach"
Is 1/200. Similarly, the number of invalid balls Ni is 100 or less.
If the number is less than 200, the “Super Reach”
The rate is 1/2, the probability of appearance of "Special Reach" is 2 /
5. Probability of "Premium Reach" is 1/10
When the number of invalid balls Ni is 200 or more,
"Reach" has a 1/4 appearance probability and "special reach"
The appearance probability is 1/4, and the appearance probability of "Premium Reach" is
It becomes 1/2. In a normal state where the number of invalid balls Ni is small,
“Super Reach”, “Special Reach”, “Premier
Amreach "
For a technician, the degree of interest increases in this order. On the other hand, invalid
When the number of balls Ni increases, the ratio becomes smaller when the number of invalid balls Ni is small.
The “Super Reach” is difficult to set,
Amreach "is easier to set. Therefore, invalid
If the number of balls Ni is increased, the normal number of invalid balls Ni is small.
"Premium Reach" rarely appears in the state
The current probability can be increased. This special reach
Table 1 is used to determine the approach pattern.
It is not limited, and as the number of invalid balls Ni increases,
Interesting reach (here, “Premium Reach
H)) is set to increase the probability of occurrence
For example, when the number of invalid balls Ni is small,
The appearance probability of h may be set to 0. What
The operation of each reach pattern will be described later. The reach pattern of the special reach is determined.
And the determined reach pattern is "Premium Reach"
Is determined (step S424), and “Premium
Reach ", the value of the invalid ball number Ni is cleared.
Reset (step S426). Click the value of the number of invalid balls Ni.
The reason for this is that the value of the number of invalid balls Ni increases endlessly,
Premium Reach is always set as the reach pattern
This is to prevent the state from being easily damaged. Steps
In S420, it is determined that the variation pattern is not the pattern C.
Or the reach pattern determined in step S424 is
If it is determined that it is not "Premium Reach",
In step S426, the process of clearing the value of the invalid ball number Ni is completed.
, The three symbols L,
The variable display of M and R is started (step S428),
Change included in the display command received from the
A motion pattern is checked (step S430). Fluctuating putter
When it is determined that the pattern is the pattern A, as described above,
8 seconds after the start of fluctuation of the three symbols L, M, R, left symbol L
And stop the right symbol R after 9 seconds, and the middle figure after 10 seconds
The pattern M is stopped (step S432), and the display command
End the line processing. The fluctuation pattern is pattern B,
If it is determined that the reach is normal,
8 seconds after the start of fluctuation of three symbols L, M, R
Stop L, stop right symbol R after 9 seconds, then middle figure
After the pattern M is fluctuated and displayed for 6 seconds, it stops (step S
434), this routine ends. Fluctuating pattern
When the special reach is determined,
The timing of the change of the turn B and the stop of the middle symbol M are displayed.
The special reach determined in step S422.
After displaying for 5 seconds in a manner corresponding to the
Stop (step S436) and end this routine.
You. Here, as each reach pattern of special reach,
In the embodiment, “super reach” indicates a variation of the pattern B.
After displaying, medium pattern M is displayed at high speed for 5 seconds.
Is set as a reach pattern that stops after
Special Reach ”displayed the variation display of Pattern B
Then, stop after displaying the middle symbol M at low speed for 5 seconds.
Reach pattern is set as
"H" indicates that the middle symbol M
Stops after displaying at a very low speed for 5 seconds.
Set as a turn. Note that this display command
In the execution process, according to each reach pattern of special reach
Voice output commands for performing voice effects and lighting effects
Lighting command and voice control device 84 and lamp
To the control device 98 for use. As a result,
Upon receiving the force command, the voice control device 84 displays a special symbol.
Table of each reach pattern of special reach by the display device 40
The sound corresponding to the indication is output, and the run
Control device 98 includes indicators 68a to 68h, etc.
To reach each special reach by the special symbol display device 40
Lights according to the turn indication. According to the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment described above,
If the number of reserved balls N is the upper limit, the winning opening 42 is won.
As the number of game balls (invalid ball number Ni) increases,
"Premium Reach" with a very low appearance probability appears
It is easier for the player to
Game when the number of pending balls N is at the upper limit in anticipation of the appearance of "H"
Even if a prize is entered in the starting port 42 of the ball, the prize is allowed
become. In this way, when the number of reserved balls N is the upper limit,
When the ball wins the starting port 42 and the information is not held
Can also reduce the sense of loss given to the player
Can be achieved. In addition, the upper limit of the number of reserved balls N
To allow continuation of the game by allowing game balls to win
By improving the operation rate of the pachinko machine 20,
Can be In addition, special figures according to the number of invalid balls Ni
Since the display screen of the pattern display device 40 is changed, the player
It is possible to know the number of invalid balls Ni
You. In the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment, the loop shown in FIG.
In the processing of steps S200 to S203 of the chin,
When the ball enters the starting port 42, the number of pending balls N is the upper limit.
If not less than the number of invalid balls Ni to the display control device 90
Command to increment the value of
However, when a game ball wins at the starting port 42, the number of reserved balls N
During the jackpot or the probability fluctuation even when is not less than the upper limit
Sometimes, do not send the above command to the display controller 90.
It may be good. Alternatively, to the display control device 90
The above command is sent, but during a jackpot or probability change
Sometimes a display control that receives an increment command
Increment of the value of the invalid ball number Ni in the control device 90
May not be executed. With this, the game ball
The number of pending balls N has already reached the maximum when winning in the starting port 42
The number of invalid spheres Ni during a big hit or probability change
Can be prevented from being added. In the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment, the machine shown in FIG.
In steps S424 and S426, the reach pattern
When Premium Reach is set as the
Although the value of the number of invalid balls Ni has been cleared, the number of invalid balls
Do not clear the value of Ni.
As a value that is obtained by subtracting a predetermined value from a value.
No problem. In the embodiment, the operation is started when the number N of the reserved balls is maximum.
Special reach based on the number of game balls that have won the opening 42
“Super Reach”, “Special Reach”, “Premier
Amreach ")
Special pattern display equipment other than the reach pattern
The change of the display pattern of the device 40, for example, the symbol is started.
Pattern fluctuation pattern from the start to the above special reach
Are set beforehand based on the number of invalid balls Ni.
Change the appearance probability of each fluctuation pattern by using
No background pattern of the display device 40 is set in advance.
Appearance probability of each background figure pattern based on the number of effective balls Ni
Or may be changed. Also a special figure
In addition to the display pattern of the pattern display device 40, the speaker 86
Runs such as voice patterns and indicators 68
Set multiple lighting patterns in the
Change the appearance probability of each pattern based on the number of effective balls Ni
It does not matter. In the embodiment, when the number of reserved balls N is the maximum,
Special reach based on the number of game balls that have won the opening 42
("Super reach", "Special reach", "Pre
Mear Reach ")
Although the pachinko machine 20 has been described as an example,
To combine slot machines and pachinko machines with slot machines
It can be applied to other gaming machines such as
Of course. The embodiment of the present invention has been described above.
However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
It is not specified and does not deviate from the gist of the present invention.
Of course, it can be implemented in various forms.
You.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an external view of a pachinko machine 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a game board 30 of the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical connection of the pachinko machine 20 according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display diagram displayed on a special symbol display device 40. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a special game moving image displayed on the special symbol display device 40. FIG. 6 is a block diagram mainly showing a configuration of a display control device 90; FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a main routine executed by the main control device 70. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a start winning process by the main control device 70; FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a change start process executed by the main control device 70; FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a change end process executed by a main control device 70; FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a counter update process executed by the main control device 70; FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a lost symbol counter updating process executed by the main control device 70; FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a reserved ball storage area. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a display command determination process executed by the main control device 70; FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a jackpot variation pattern command determination process executed by the main control device 70. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a loss-reach-time variation pattern command determination process executed by the main control device 70; FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a counter update process executed by the display control device 90; FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an invalid ball count display process executed by the display control device 90; 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a display command execution process executed by the display control device 90. FIG. [Description of Signs] 20 Pachinko machine, 22 Front frame, 24 Upper tray, 2
6 lower tray, 28 firing knob, 30 game board, 32
Ordinary symbol display device, 32a, 32b Symbols of "O" and "X", 33a to 33d Ordinary symbol change holding lamp, 34a, 34b Ordinary symbol display device operation gate, 3
6a, 36b Normal symbol start switch, 40 Special symbol display device, 41a-41d Special symbol change holding lamp,
42 starting opening, 44 special design starting switch, 46 ordinary electric accessory, 50 big winning opening, 52 big winning opening drive,
54 10 count switch, 56 V zone, 58
V count switch, 60a-60d Normal winning opening, 6
2 rail, 64a, 64b Ramp windmill, 66a, 6
6b windmill, 68 68a-68h indicator, 6
9 Out port, 70 main controller, 72 CPU,
73 power supply circuit, 74 ROM, 76 RAM, 78
Clock circuit, 80 input / output processing circuit, 82 bus, 84
Voice control device, 86 speaker, 88 other input / output device, 90 display control device, 91 CPU, 92 VD
P, 93 Program ROM, 94 Work RAM, 95
VRAM, 96 Character ROM, 97 Palette RAM, 98 Lamp control unit.

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[Procedure amendment] [Submission date] August 22, 2002 (2002.8.2
2) [Procedure amendment 1] [Document name to be amended] Description [Item name to be amended] Claims [Amendment method] Change [Contents of amendment] [Claims] [1] Variation display of identification information Possible identification information display means, change start instruction means for instructing the start of change display of identification information by the identification information display means when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and a normal game state based on a predetermined hit probability Or a decision unit for making a decision as to whether or not the game state is advantageous to the player. When the starting condition is satisfied in the state, the starting condition is held by the predetermined holding number as an upper limit, and the starting condition is already held by the condition holding unit. When the starting condition is further satisfied in a state where the number of the starting conditions is satisfied, the identification information display means is provided based on the counted number of satisfied starting conditions. Display mode setting means for setting the display mode of
The display mode setting means is provided by the non-suspended establishment counting means.
The more the number of established starting conditions is greater, the more interesting
A gaming machine that sets the display mode with a tendency to increase .

Claims (1)

Claims: 1. An identification information display means capable of variably displaying identification information, and a change instructing a start of a change display of the identification information by the identification information display means when a predetermined starting condition is satisfied. A gaming machine comprising: a start instruction unit; and a determination unit configured to determine whether a normal game state or a game state advantageous to a player is determined based on a predetermined winning probability. A condition fulfillment suspending means for suspending the fulfillment of the starting condition up to a predetermined suspending number when the starting condition is fulfilled during the variation display of the identification information by the means or when the gaming machine is in an advantageous gaming state; A non-suspended establishment counting unit that counts the establishment of the start condition when the start condition is further established in a state where the start condition is satisfied up to the predetermined number of reservations by the condition satisfaction suspension unit; And a display mode setting unit for setting a display mode of the identification information display unit based on the counted number of the start conditions satisfied.