JP2006055264A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To avoid disadvantage of greatly varying the utilization factors of respective symbol display parts caused by a retention storage function when providing two symbol display devices. <P>SOLUTION: This Pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a first symbol display part (a first special symbol display device 16 and a first performance symbol display device 18) variably displaying first special symbols according to the entering of a game ball into a first starting hole 14, a first retention storage means, when the first symbol display part is variably displayed, retaining and storing the entering into the first starting hole 14 till a predetermined number, a second symbol display part (a second special symbol display device 17 and a second performance symbol display device 19) variably displaying second special symbols according to the entering of a game ball into a second starting hole 15, and a second retention storage means, when the second symbol display part is variably displayed, retaining and storing the entering into the second starting hole 15 till a predetermined number. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with two special symbol display units.

  A ball game machine that changes the special symbol displayed by the special symbol display unit according to the winning of the game ball with respect to the starting opening, and when this display symbol stops in a predetermined combination, makes a state advantageous to the player appear. It is popular. Normally, this type of ball game machine is configured to reserve and store a right related to a change in a special symbol up to a predetermined number (for example, four) when a game ball is won at a starting port in a symbol variation state. Has been.

In recent years, a ball game machine has been proposed in which two special symbol display units are provided and different special symbols are displayed on each special symbol display unit (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to such a ball game machine, not only the lottery opportunities related to the special symbol increase, but also the two special symbol display units can perform different effects, so the game characteristics of the ball ball game machine Can be increased.
JP 2003-260248 A

  However, in the bullet ball game machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, since one of the two special symbol display units has a reserved storage function, the game is aimed at the other special symbol display unit. Then, the hold storage function does not work, which may be disadvantageous for the player. As a result, only the special symbol display unit having the reserved storage function is selectively used, and there is a problem that the effect of providing two special symbol display units is not fully exhibited.

The present invention was created to solve these problems in view of the above circumstances, and the special symbol displayed by the symbol display unit is changed in accordance with the winning of the game ball with respect to the starting opening. During the variation of the special symbol, the ball game machine holds up to a predetermined number of winnings for the starting opening, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner according to the winning of the gaming ball for the first starting opening. The first symbol display unit, and when the first symbol display unit is in the variable display state, the first holding storage means for holding and storing up to a predetermined number of winnings for the first starting port, and the game ball for the second starting port A second symbol display unit that variably displays a second special symbol according to a winning, and a second symbol that holds and stores up to a predetermined number of winnings for the second starting port when the second symbol display unit is in a variable display state. With holding storage means And it features. If configured in this way, the first symbol display unit and the second symbol display unit can have a hold storage function, so that only one of the symbol display units has a hold storage function, It is possible to avoid the occurrence of a large bias in the utilization rate of each symbol display unit, and as a result, the effect of providing two symbol display units can be fully exhibited.
Further, N is the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory means, n1 is the maximum number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory means, and the maximum reserved memory of the second reserved memory means. When the number is n2,
N = n1 + n2
However, n1 and n2 are characterized in that an integer of 1 or more is established. With this configuration, for example, when the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories is 4, the maximum number of reserved memories in each symbol display unit is “3: 1”, “2: 2”, or “1: 3”. So that it can be clearly distributed.
Further, N is the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory means, n1 is the maximum number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory means, and the maximum reserved memory of the second reserved memory means. When the number is n2,
N = n1 and N = n2
However, n1 and n2 are characterized in that an integer of 1 or more is established. According to this configuration, for example, when the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories is 4, the maximum number of reserved memories in each symbol display unit can be set to “4: 4”, and the reserved memory can be performed in the first-come-first-served basis. .
Further, N is the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory means, n1 is the maximum number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory means, and the maximum reserved memory of the second reserved memory means. When the number is n2,
N <n1 + n2
However, n1 and n2 are characterized in that an integer of 1 or more is established. If constituted in this way, for example, when the maximum value of the total reserved memory number is 4, the maximum reserved memory number of each symbol display unit is set to “2: 3”, “3: 2”, “2: 4”, As “4: 2”, “3: 3”, “3: 4”, “4: 3”, or “4: 4”, it is possible to perform the on-hold storage with the first-come-first-served basis.
The first hold storage display unit for displaying the number of hold storages of the first hold storage unit, and the second hold storage display unit for displaying the number of hold storages of the second hold storage unit. . If comprised in this way, the number of reservation memory | storage of each symbol display part can be shown clearly.
In addition, a total reserved storage display unit for displaying the total number of reserved storage of the first reserved storage means and the second reserved storage means is provided. If comprised in this way, the total reserved memory | storage number of both symbol display parts can be shown clearly.
The first symbol display unit includes a first special symbol display device that variably displays a first special symbol, and a first effect symbol display device that variably displays an effect symbol related to the first special symbol, The second symbol display unit includes a second special symbol display device that variably displays a second special symbol, and a second effect symbol display device that variably displays an effect symbol related to the second special symbol, The one reserved memory display unit is disposed in or near the first effect symbol display device, and the second reserved memory display unit is disposed in or near the second effect symbol display device, and the total reserved memory The display unit is arranged near the first special symbol display device and / or the second special symbol display device. If comprised in this way, the 1st special symbol display, the production | presentation symbol display which concerns on a 1st special symbol, the 2nd special symbol display, and the production | presentation symbol display which concerns on a 2nd special symbol will be separate display apparatuses. In addition, since the arrangement of each reserved memory display unit is optimized, the visibility of the special symbol display, the effect symbol display, and the reserved memory display can be improved.
In addition, it is used for the total reserved memory number display of the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory means, the reserved memory number display of the first reserved memory means, and the reserved memory number display of the second reserved memory means. It is characterized by comprising a reserved storage display unit. If comprised in this way, the number of pending | holding memory | storage display parts can be reduced and cost reduction can be aimed at.
Further, the hold storage display unit is configured by arranging a plurality of hold storage display elements displayed according to the number of hold storages, and when displaying the hold storage of the first hold storage means, the hold storage display When the element is displayed in the first display color or the first design and the reserved storage of the second reserved storage means is displayed, the reserved storage display element is displayed in the second display color or the second design. It is characterized by that. If comprised in this way, even if it displays on the same hold memory display part the number of hold memory of a 1st and 2nd hold memory means, it will become possible to identify the number of hold memories of each hold memory means.
In addition, the hold storage display unit is configured by arranging a plurality of hold storage display elements displayed in accordance with the number of hold storages in a row, and when displaying the hold storage of the first hold storage means, one end side When the display is started from the hold storage display element and the hold storage of the second hold storage means is displayed, the display is started from the hold storage display element on the other end side. If comprised in this way, even if it displays on the same hold memory display part the number of hold memory of a 1st and 2nd hold memory means, it will become possible to identify the number of hold memories of each hold memory means.
In addition, when the total number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory means reaches a maximum value N, there is provided a reserved memory full notifying means for notifying that. If comprised in this way, it can be shown clearly that the total number of reserved storage is full.

  According to the present invention configured as described above, the first symbol display unit and the second symbol display unit can be provided with a storage function, so that only one of the symbol display units has a storage function. Thus, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a large bias in the utilization rate of each symbol display unit, as a result, and as a result, the effect of providing two symbol display units is fully exhibited.

[First embodiment]
Next, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a pachinko gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is attached to an outer frame 2 fixed to a pachinko island so as to be freely opened and closed. At the position adjacent to the side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ballroom lending machine 3 is provided in parallel. By inserting cash or a prepaid card into the ballroom lending machine 3, A game ball is rented from the gaming machine 1 and a pachinko game is possible.

  The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a game board 4 on which game balls are launched, an openable / closable glass frame 5 covering the front, an upper plate 6 for storing game balls, and a lower plate for storing excess balls of the upper plate 6 7, a launching handle 8 for launching a game ball, a lending operation unit 9 for lending the game ball, and a speaker 10 for outputting sound effects. The back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is , A game ball tank 11 that stores game balls for payout, a prize ball payout device 12 that pays out game balls in the game ball tank 11 to the upper plate 6, a launch motor 13 that launches game balls, And a control board.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 includes first and second start ports 14 and 15, first and second special symbol display devices 16 and 17, and first and second effect symbol display devices 18, 19, first and second on-hold storage display units 20 and 21, a total on-hold storage display unit 22, and a special electric accessory (large winning port opening / closing mechanism) 24 that opens and closes the large winning port 23. . When a game ball wins at the first start port 14, a lottery process related to the first special symbol is performed, and when a game ball wins the second start port 15, a lottery process related to the second special symbol is performed. When the lottery related to the first or second special symbol is won, the special electric accessory 24 is continuously opened and closed (for example, 15 rounds), and the player can acquire many game balls.

  The first and second special symbol display devices 16 and 17 are configured using a display device that is simpler than the effect symbol display devices 18 and 19, for example, a 7-segment LED. The first special symbol display device 16 variably displays the first special symbol according to the winning of the game ball with respect to the first start port 14 and stops it after a predetermined time. The second special symbol display device 17 variably displays the second special symbol according to the winning of the game ball with respect to the second start port 15 and stops it after a predetermined time. The special symbols that are stopped and displayed by the first and second special symbol display devices 16 and 17 are not particularly limited as long as they indicate the winning / losing of the special symbol lottery. For example, when the special symbol display devices 16 and 17 are composed of 7-segment LEDs with 1-digit display, “−” is obtained when the display is disconnected, and “1”, “2”, “4”, “6” is displayed when the normal display is made. , “8”, “9”, “3”, “5”, “7” are displayed at the time of probability variation.

  The 1st and 2nd production symbol display apparatuses 18 and 19 are comprised using the display device with a high expressive power compared with the special symbol display apparatuses 16 and 17, for example, a liquid crystal panel. The first effect symbol display device 18 variably displays the effect symbol related to the first special symbol according to the winning of the game ball with respect to the first start port 14, and stops it after a predetermined time. The second effect symbol display device 19 displays the effect symbol related to the second special symbol in response to the winning of the game ball with respect to the second start port 15 and stops it after a predetermined time. The effect symbols displayed by the first and second effect symbol display devices 18 and 19 are not particularly limited as long as they indicate the winning / losing of the special symbol lottery. For example, three symbols are variably displayed, and when winning, they are stopped at the same symbol. In addition, the first and second effect symbol display devices 18 and 19 can perform not only symbol display but also various effect displays such as reach notice effect, super reach effect, and jackpot effect.

  When a game ball wins the first start opening 14 during the symbol variation of the first special symbol display device 16 (first effect symbol display device 18), the right related to the first special symbol variation is reserved up to a predetermined number. Remembered. In addition, when a game ball wins the second starting opening 15 during the symbol variation of the second special symbol display device 17 (second effect symbol display device 19), the right related to the second special symbol variation is limited to a predetermined number. Is stored on hold. The total number of reserved memories related to the first and second special symbol variations is limited (for example, 4), and the maximum number of reserved memories related to each special symbol variation is set so as not to exceed this.

  Each of the on-hold storage display units 20 and 21 and the total on-hold storage display unit 22 are configured using, for example, a plurality of LEDs. The first reserved memory display unit 20 displays the number of reserved memories related to the first special symbol variation, the second reserved memory display unit 21 displays the number of reserved memories related to the second special symbol variation, and the total reserved The memory display unit 22 displays the total number of reserved memories related to the first and second special symbol fluctuations. In this embodiment, the 1st reservation memory display part 20 is arrange | positioned in the vicinity of the 1st effect symbol display apparatus 18, the 2nd reservation memory display part 21 is arrange | positioned in the vicinity of the 2nd effect symbol display apparatus 19, and a total reservation memory The display unit 22 is disposed in the vicinity of the first and second special symbol display devices 16 and 17.

  It should be noted that the arrangement of the hold storage display units 20 and 21 and the total hold storage display unit 22 is not limited to the arrangement of the present embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate. Moreover, you may arrange | position the pending | holding memory | storage display parts 20 and 21 and the total reserved memory | storage display part 22 in the production | presentation symbol display apparatuses 18 and 19. FIG. That is, the present invention includes a case where the number of reserved memories is displayed using a part of the display screen in the effect symbol display devices 18 and 19. Moreover, in embodiment shown in FIGS. 3-5, although the 1st and 2nd production symbol display apparatuses 18 and 19 are arranged side by side up and down, you may arrange them side by side. The presence or absence of the partition wall 25 that partitions the game area of the game board 4 is also arbitrary.

In the present embodiment, N is the maximum value of the total number of reserved memory related to the first and second special symbol variations, n1 is the maximum number of stored memory related to the first special symbol variation, and the maximum is related to the second special symbol variation. When the reserved storage number is n2,
N = n1 and N = n2
However, n1 and n2 are set to be an integer of 1 or more. That is, when the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories is 4, the maximum number of reserved memories related to each special symbol variation is set to “4: 4”, and the reserved memory is performed in the first-come-first-served basis.

  FIG. 3 shows a state in which there is one reserved memory related to the first special symbol variation and three reserved memories related to the second special symbol variation, and one LED of the first reserved memory display unit 20 is present. In addition, three LEDs of the second reserved memory display unit 21 and four LEDs of the total reserved memory display unit 22 are lit. In this state, since the total number of reserved memories has reached the maximum value, even if a game ball wins the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the reserved memory related to the first and second special symbol fluctuations. The number does not increase any more.

  FIG. 4 shows a state in which there are three reserved memories related to the first special symbol variation and one reserved memory related to the second special symbol variation, and there are three LEDs of the first reserved memory display unit 20. In addition, one LED of the second reserved storage display unit 21 and four LEDs of the total reserved storage display unit 22 are lit. In this state, since the total number of reserved memories has reached the maximum value, even if a game ball wins the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the reserved memory related to the first and second special symbol fluctuations. The number does not increase any more.

  FIG. 5 shows a state where there are four reserved memories related to the first special symbol variation and zero reserved memories related to the second special symbol variation, and there are four LEDs of the first reserved memory display unit 20. The second hold memory display unit 21 has 0 LEDs and the total hold memory display unit 22 has 4 LEDs. In this state, since the total number of reserved memories has reached the maximum value, even if a game ball wins the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the reserved memory related to the first and second special symbol fluctuations. The number does not increase any more.

  Next, the substrate configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes at least a main board 26 and a peripheral board 27 that performs an effect process in response to an effect command from the main board 26. The main board 26 of the present embodiment includes a main control board 28, a payout control board 29, a firing motor control board 30 and a special symbol display control board 31, and the peripheral board 27 includes an effect symbol display control board 32 and a voice control board 33. And a lamp control board 34.

  The payout control board 29 is connected to a ball switch 35, a payout sensor 36, a payout motor 37, etc., and in addition to paying out game balls in accordance with a payout signal from the main control board 28, lending between balls. In accordance with the rental signal from the machine 3, the game balls are paid out. The firing motor control board 30 is connected to a firing switch (handle angle sensor) 38, a touch sensor 39, a firing motor 13, and the like. When the firing switch 38 and the touch sensor 39 are ON, the firing motor 13 is driven. Let Also, the first and second special symbol display devices 16 and 17 are connected to the special symbol display control board 31, and the first and second special symbols are displayed according to the display signal from the main control board 28. A special symbol is displayed on the display devices 16 and 17.

  The main control board 28 includes a winning port switch SW1 for detecting a winning of a game ball for a winning port (not shown), a first starting port switch SW2 for detecting a winning of a gaming ball for the first starting port 14, and a second. A second start port switch SW3 that detects a winning of a game ball with respect to the start port 15 of the player, a gate switch SW4 that detects the passing of the game ball with respect to a gate (not shown), Sensors such as a special area switch SW6 for detecting the passing of a game ball with respect to the V zone (specific area) of the prize winning opening SW5 and the special winning opening 23, and actuators such as a solenoid SOL for opening and closing the special electric accessory 24 Are connected to display devices such as the first hold storage display unit 20, the second hold storage display unit 21, and the total hold storage display unit 22. And main control board 28 performs reservation memory processing, reservation memory display processing, special symbol lottery processing, special symbol display processing, production command transmission processing, etc. according to the detection signal of each above-mentioned switch SW1-SW6.

  The first and second effect symbol display devices 18 and 19 are connected to the effect symbol display control board 32, and the effect symbol display devices 18 and 19 are connected to the effect symbol display devices 18 and 19 according to the effect command from the main control board 28. Is displayed. In addition, the speaker 10 is connected to the sound control board 33, and a predetermined effect sound is output from the speaker 10 in response to an effect command from the main control board 28 (or the effect symbol display control board 32). In addition, a light emitting display lamp L is connected to the lamp control board 34, and the light emitting display lamp L is turned on in response to an effect command from the main control board 28 (or the effect symbol display control board 32).

  Next, the procedure of the hold storage process and the hold storage display process in the main control board 28 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 28 determines the winning of the game ball with respect to the first starting port 14 (S101). If the determination result is YES, the main control board 28 relates to the first and second special symbol fluctuations. It is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage is less than 4 (S102). If the determination result is YES, after confirming the maximum reserved storage number related to the first special symbol variation (S103: may be omitted in the present embodiment), the basic random number value related to the first special symbol lottery Is acquired (S104). Next, the basic random number value is stored in the storage area related to the first special symbol lottery (S105: first hold storage means), and the display numbers of the total hold storage display unit 22 and the first hold storage display unit 20 are incremented. (S106, S107).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that a game ball is won for the second start port 15 (S108), it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage related to the first and second special symbol fluctuations is less than four (S109). ). If this determination result is YES, after confirming the maximum reserved storage number related to the second special symbol variation (S110: may be omitted in the present embodiment), the basic random number value related to the second special symbol lottery Is acquired (S111). Next, the basic random number value is stored in the storage area related to the second special symbol lottery (S112: second hold storage means), and the display numbers of the total hold storage display unit 22 and the second hold storage display unit 21 are incremented. (S113, S114).

  If the winning determinations for the start ports 14 and 15 are both NO, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage related to the first and second special symbol variations is four (S115). If the determination result is YES, a predetermined notification operation notifies that the total number of reserved storage is full (S116: reserved storage full notification means). Note that the notification operation in S116 includes a notification operation by a dedicated display unit (LED or the like), a notification operation by the effect display devices 18 and 19 (change of background color, etc.), a notification operation by sound, a notification operation by a movable object, and the like. It is done.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment configured as described has a first symbol display unit (first special symbol display) that displays the first special symbol in a variable manner according to the winning of a game ball with respect to the first start port 14. Device 16, first effect symbol display device 18), and first hold storage means for suspending and storing a predetermined number of winnings for first start port 14 when the first symbol display unit is in a variable display state, and a second start port The second symbol display unit (second special symbol display device 17, second effect symbol display device 19) and the second symbol display unit vary according to the winning of the game ball for 15 In the display state, the first symbol display unit and the second symbol display unit can be provided with a holding storage function because the second holding storage means for holding and storing up to a predetermined number of winnings for the second starting port 15 is provided. . As a result, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a large bias in the utilization rate of each symbol display unit, as in the case where only one of the symbol display units has a reserved storage function. As a result, two symbol display units are provided. The effect by having been able to be fully exhibited.

Further, the maximum value of the total reserved storage number of the first hold storage unit and the second hold storage unit is N, the maximum hold storage number of the first hold storage unit is n1, and the maximum hold storage number of the second hold storage unit is n2. When
N = n1 and N = n2
However, since n1 and n2 are set to integers of 1 or more, when the maximum value of the total reserved memory number is 4, the maximum reserved memory number of each symbol display unit is set to “4: 4”, so that It is possible to perform a hold memory by first-come-first-served basis.

  In addition, each symbol display is provided with a first hold storage display unit 20 that displays the number of hold storages of the first hold storage unit and a second hold storage display unit 21 that displays the number of hold storages of the second hold storage unit. It is possible to clearly indicate the number of reserved storage of the copy.

  Further, since the total reserved memory display unit 22 for displaying the total reserved memory number of the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory means is provided, the total reserved memory number of both symbol display parts can be clearly shown.

  The first symbol display unit includes a first special symbol display device 16 that displays the first special symbol in a variable manner, and a first effect symbol display device 18 that displays the effect symbol related to the first special symbol in a variable manner. The second symbol display unit includes a second special symbol display device 17 that variably displays the second special symbol, and a second effect symbol display device 19 that variably displays the effect symbol related to the second special symbol, The first reserved memory display unit 20 is disposed in the vicinity of the first effect symbol display device 18, and the second reserved memory display unit 21 is disposed in the vicinity of the second effect symbol display device 19, and the total reserved memory display unit 22. Is arranged in the vicinity of the first special symbol display device 16 and the second special symbol display device 17, so that the first special symbol display, the effect symbol display relating to the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display The display and the effect symbol display related to the second special symbol are separate tables. Not only can be performed by the apparatus are optimized arrangement of each pending memory display section 20 to 22, as a result, it is possible to increase the special symbol display, effect the visibility of the symbol display and hold storage display.

  In addition, when the total number of reserved storage reaches the maximum value, there is provided a reserved storage full notifying means for notifying that, so that it can be clearly shown that the total number of reserved storage is full.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. However, about the structure which is common in 1st embodiment, the code | symbol of 1st embodiment is attached | subjected and description of 1st embodiment is used.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the maximum value of the total reserved memory number of the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory means is N, the maximum reserved memory number of the first reserved memory means is n1, and the second reserved memory. When the maximum reserved storage number of the means is n2,
N = n1 + n2
However, n1 and n2 are different from the first embodiment in that an integer of 1 or more is established. For example, when the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories is 4, the maximum number of reserved memories in each symbol display unit is clearly assigned such as “3: 1”, “2: 2”, or “1: 3”. Can do. FIG. 8 shows an example in which the maximum number of reserved memories in each symbol display unit is “2: 2”. There are two reserved memories related to the first special symbol variation, and the reserve related to the second special symbol variation. The memory shows one state.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third embodiment, the maximum value of the total number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory means is N, the maximum reserved memory number of the first reserved memory means is n1, and the second reserved memory. When the maximum reserved storage number of the means is n2,
N <n1 + n2
However, n1 and n2 are set to be an integer of 1 or more. If constituted in this way, for example, when the maximum value of the total reserved memory number is 4, the maximum reserved memory number of each symbol display unit is set to “2: 3”, “3: 2”, “2: 4”, As “4: 2”, “3: 3”, “3: 4”, “4: 3”, or “4: 4”, it is possible to perform the on-hold storage with the first-come-first-served basis. Note that FIG. 9 is an example in which the maximum number of reserved memories in each symbol display unit is “3: 3”. There are three reserved memories related to the first special symbol variation, and the reserve related to the second special symbol variation. The memory shows one state.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the fourth embodiment includes a total reserved memory number display of the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory means, a reserved memory number display of the first reserved memory means, and a reserved memory of the second reserved memory means. It differs from the above embodiment in that it has a reserved storage display unit 40 that is also used for number display.

  Specifically, the hold storage display unit 40 is configured by arranging a plurality of LEDs (hold storage display elements) capable of emitting a plurality of colors, and displays the hold storage of the first hold storage means. When the LED is caused to emit light with the first display color (for example, red) and the reserved storage of the second reserved storage means is displayed, the LED is caused to emit light with the second display color (for example, blue). As a result, not only the number of reserved memories in the first reserved storage means and the number of reserved memories in the second reserved storage means can be displayed in an identifiable manner, but also the total number of reserved memories can be displayed. Incidentally, FIG. 10 shows a state where there are two reserved memories related to the first special symbol variation and two reserved memories related to the second special symbol variation. In the present embodiment, the reserved storage of the first reserved storage means and the reserved storage of the second reserved storage means are distinguished by color, but may be distinguished by symbols.

[Fifth embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The on-hold storage display unit 41 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the fifth embodiment is configured by arranging a plurality of on-hold storage display elements (for example, LEDs) displayed in accordance with the number of on-hold storage in a row. When displaying the hold storage of the storage means, display is started from the hold storage display element on one end side, and when displaying the hold storage of the second hold storage means, display is started from the hold storage display element on the other end side. Is different from the fourth embodiment.

  For example, when the number of reserved storage in the first reserved storage means is 1 and the number of reserved storage in the second reserved storage means is 0, the leftmost one of the four reserved storage display elements is the first One display color is displayed (see FIG. 11A). Further, when the number of reserved storage in the first reserved storage means is 0 and the number of reserved storage in the second reserved storage means is 2, the right two of the four reserved storage display elements are the first. Two display colors are displayed (see FIG. 11B). Further, when the number of reserved storage in the first reserved storage means is 2 and the number of reserved storage in the second reserved storage means is 1, the left two of the four reserved storage display elements are the first. One display color is displayed, and one at the right end is displayed in the second display color (see FIG. 11C). Further, when the number of reserved storage in the first reserved storage means is 3 and the number of reserved storage in the second reserved storage means is 1, the left three of the four reserved storage display elements are the first. One display color is displayed, and the rightmost one is displayed in the second display color (see FIG. 11D). If comprised in this way, even if it displays on the same holding storage display part 41 the holding storage number of the 1st and 2nd holding storage means, it will become possible to distinguish the holding storage number of each holding storage means more clearly. . In FIG. 11, a plurality of reserved storage display elements are arranged in the left-right direction, but may be arranged in the up-down direction.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board showing a first embodiment. It is a front view of a game board showing a first embodiment. It is a front view of a game board showing a first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the board | substrate structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a main control board. It is a front view of the game board which shows 2nd embodiment. It is a front view of a game board showing a third embodiment. It is a front view of the game board which shows 4th embodiment. (A)-(D) is an operation explanatory view of a fifth embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine 4 Game board 14 First start port 15 Second start port 16 First special symbol display device 17 Second special symbol display device 18 First effect symbol display device 19 Second effect symbol display device 20 First reserved memory Display unit 21 Second reserved storage display unit 22 Total reserved storage display unit 28 Main control board 40 Reserved storage display unit 41 Reserved storage display unit

Claims (11)

A special ball game machine that changes a special symbol displayed by a symbol display unit in accordance with a winning of a game ball to a starting port, and holds and stores up to a predetermined number of winnings for the starting port during the variation of the special symbol. ,
A first symbol display unit that variably displays a first special symbol in accordance with the winning of a game ball against the first starting port;
When the first symbol display unit is in a variable display state, a first holding storage means for holding and storing up to a predetermined number of winnings for the first starting port;
A second symbol display section for variably displaying the second special symbol in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port;
A bullet ball game machine comprising: a second holding storage means for holding and storing up to a predetermined number of winnings for the second starting port when the second symbol display section is in a variable display state. The maximum value of the total number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory means is N, the maximum number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory means is n1, and the maximum number of reserved memories of the second reserved memory means is When n2
N = n1 + n2
However, the ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein n1 and n2 are integers equal to or greater than one. The maximum value of the total number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory means is N, the maximum number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory means is n1, and the maximum number of reserved memories of the second reserved memory means is When n2
N = n1 and N = n2
However, the ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein n1 and n2 are integers equal to or greater than one. The maximum value of the total number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory means is N, the maximum number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory means is n1, and the maximum number of reserved memories of the second reserved memory means is When n2
N <n1 + n2
However, the ball game machine according to claim 1 or 3, wherein n1 and n2 are integers of 1 or more.   The first reserved storage display unit for displaying the number of reserved storages in the first reserved storage unit, and the second reserved storage display unit for displaying the number of reserved storages in the second reserved storage unit. The ball game machine according to any one of 1 to 4.   The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a total reserved memory display unit for displaying a total reserved memory number of the first reserved memory means and the second reserved memory means. The first symbol display unit includes a first special symbol display device that variably displays a first special symbol, and a first effect symbol display device that variably displays an effect symbol related to the first special symbol,
The second symbol display unit includes a second special symbol display device that variably displays a second special symbol, and a second effect symbol display device that variably displays an effect symbol related to the second special symbol,
The first reserved storage display unit is arranged in the first effect symbol display device or in the vicinity thereof,
The second reserved storage display unit is disposed in or near the second effect symbol display device,
The ball game machine according to claim 6, wherein the total reserved storage display unit is disposed in the vicinity of the first special symbol display device and / or the second special symbol display device.   Combined display of the total reserved storage number of the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means, the display of the hold storage number of the first hold storage means, and the display of the hold storage number of the second hold storage means The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a holding storage display unit.   The on-hold storage display unit is configured by arranging a plurality of on-hold storage display elements that are displayed according to the number of on-hold storage. When displaying the on-hold storage of the first on-hold storage means, the on-hold storage display element When displaying with the first display color or the first symbol and displaying the reserved memory of the second reserved memory means, displaying the reserved memory display element with the second display color or the second symbol. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 8, characterized in that:   The holding storage display unit is configured by arranging a plurality of holding storage display elements displayed in accordance with the number of holding storages in a row, and when displaying the holding storage of the first holding storage means, 10. The bullet according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the display is started from the hold storage display element on the other end side when display is started from the hold storage display element and the hold storage of the second hold storage means is displayed. Ball game machine.   11. The storage device according to claim 1, further comprising: a holding storage full notifying unit that notifies when the total number of holding storages of the first holding storage unit and the second holding storage unit reaches a maximum value N. A ball game machine described in Crab.

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