JP2020081709A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing a performance which can further enhance an amusement of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine of the invention is configured so that, when a ready-to-win performance is performed by decorative pattern variation whose start is reserved, a kind of the decorative patterns displayed in the ready-to-win performance is suggested in a display mode of a reservation image. Namely, in the ready-to-win performance, when decorative patterns other than one decorative pattern out of the plurality of decorative patterns are displayed in a mode of becoming a specific combination, a kind of the decorative patterns displayed in a mode of becoming the specific combination is suggested in the display mode of the reservation image. Therefore, it is possible to make a player to pay attention to the display mode of the reservation image, for enhancing a game amusement.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) for playing a game by shooting a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board.

A gaming machine is known in which a game is played by shooting a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board. In such a gaming machine, a privilege is granted to the player when a predetermined granting condition is satisfied. For example, when a game ball enters the starting opening provided in the game area, the identification information (for example, a special symbol) is variably displayed, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (for example, a jackpot symbol). There is a gaming machine that performs a specific game (for example, a big hit game) in which a variable entrance is ready to enter.

In such a gaming machine, it is general to perform various effects. For example, in the above-described gaming machine that performs a specific game, an effect of displaying a character is performed to suggest that the identification information may be displayed in a specific mode during the variable display of the identification information (Patent Document 1). ..

JP, 2008-178756, A

However, the above-mentioned conventional technique is a technique well known to general players, and there is a problem in that the interest of the game cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect that further enhances the entertainment of the game.

In order to solve at least a part of the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention has the following configuration. That is,
Acquisition means for acquiring the acquisition information based on the detection of the game ball,
Based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition unit, a decorative pattern changing unit capable of executing a decorative pattern change for variably displaying a plurality of decorative patterns,
When the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination as a result of the decorative symbol variation, a specific game executing means for executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is ready to enter,
Hold image display means capable of displaying a hold image indicating that the start of the decorative pattern variation is held,
Equipped with
The reserved image display means is capable of displaying the reserved image in a mode that suggests a mode of the decorative pattern variation in which the start is suspended.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
In the decorative pattern change, it is possible to execute a reach effect in which one of the plurality of decorative patterns except one decorative pattern is displayed in a manner that can be the specific combination, and the one decorative pattern is variably displayed. Yes,
When the reach effect is performed by the decorative symbol variation in which the start is suspended, the reserved image display means can display the reserved image in a mode that suggests the decorative symbol displayed in the reach effect. It may be that there is.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
In the reach effect, a plurality of the decorative patterns are displayed,
The reserved image display means may be capable of displaying the reserved image in a mode that suggests each of the plurality of decorative symbols displayed in the reach effect.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
In the decorative design variation, it is possible to display a numerical design showing a predetermined number as the plurality of decorative designs,
The reserved image display means may be capable of displaying the reserved image in a mode that suggests the numerical symbol displayed in the decorative symbol variation in which the start is suspended.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
The reserved image display means may be capable of changing the numerical pattern suggested by the reserved image.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
In the decorative pattern change, it is possible to execute a reach effect in which one of the plurality of decorative patterns except one decorative pattern is displayed in a manner that can be the specific combination, and the one decorative pattern is variably displayed. Yes,
The reserved image display means can display an image showing a plurality of numbers as the reserved image,
The combination mode of the plurality of numbers indicated by the reserved image may suggest the mode of the reach effect performed by the decorative pattern variation in which the start is suspended.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
In the decorative pattern change, it is possible to execute a reach effect in which one of the plurality of decorative patterns except one decorative pattern is displayed in a manner that can be the specific combination, and the one decorative pattern is variably displayed. Yes,
The reserved image display means can display an image showing a plurality of numbers as the reserved image,
The combination mode of the plurality of numbers indicated by the reserved image may suggest that the reach effect may be performed by the decorative pattern variation in which the start is suspended.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
When the combination of the plurality of numbers shown by the holding image is a predetermined combination, the held image is displayed larger than when the combination of the plurality of numbers shown by the holding image is not the predetermined combination It may be done.

According to the present invention, it is possible to perform an effect that further enhances the amusement of the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board of a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part of a present Example. It is an explanatory view showing the number of round games in the jackpot game of the present embodiment. It is the explanation drawing which shows the game state after the big hit game of this execution example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the effect display device 41 of a present Example. It is a flowchart showing a game control process executed by the CPU of the main control board of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of fluctuation pattern selection table of a present Example. It is the flowchart which shows the production control processing which is executed by the CPU of the sub control baseplate of this execution example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the received command of CPU of the sub-control board of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that "the said image" and "holding image" of a present Example are displayed. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the "memory condition reflection area" of RAM223 of the sub-control board 220 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally "information which shows the "numeral design" stopped and displayed by "hold change"" which is one of the prior determination results of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows notionally the process for displaying the "hold image" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the "special reservation image" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display probability of the "holding image" of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the decorative pattern which the "special reservation image" of this example suggests. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 3. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 4. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 5.

In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (gaming machine) of a type called "seven machine" or "digital pachi" will be described. In the embodiments, the right side of the pachinko machine front is referred to as “right” and the left side is referred to as “left” unless otherwise specified.

Further, the following embodiments will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Device front side configuration:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game contents:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control process:
E. Display of "image for use" and "held image":
E-1. Image for this:
E-2. Pending image:
F. Display special pending images:
F-1. Reach expectations:
F-2. Suggestions for "numerals" that are stopped:
G. Modification:
G-1. Modification 1:
G-2. Modification 2:
G-3. Modification 3:
G-4. Modification 4:
G-5. Modification 5:
G-6. Modification 6:
G-7. Modification 7:
G-8. Modification 8:
G-9. Modification 9:
G-10. Modification 10:
G-11. Modification 11:

A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Device front side configuration:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported on the middle frame 3. A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3, The game board 20 is exposed. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is rotatably supported on the body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame body formed by assembling wooden plate members, and forms the outer frame of the pachinko machine 1.

A window portion 4a is formed in a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the window 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed on the lower right side of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display section of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window section 4c (transparent plate 4d). As will be described later in detail, the segment display unit is a display unit that displays information related to a game by combining a plurality of LEDs.

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a, and a left side is provided on the left side of the peripheral edge of the window 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. Further, an upper speaker 6a is provided above and below the window 4a in the front frame 4, and a lower speaker 6b is provided on the lower front surface of the main body frame 2. The upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c, the upper speaker 6a, and the lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance the effect of the game.

An upper plate portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. The upper plate portion 7 stores game balls lent out through the card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1. Further, a lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and a game ball lent out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 or a game paid out in excess of the capacity of the upper plate portion 7. The sphere is stored.

A firing handle 9 is provided to the right of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotating shaft of the firing handle 9 is connected to the firing device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the back side of the firing handle 9. The game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied to the launcher unit 261. When the player rotates the firing handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launcher unit 261 and the launch motor built into the launcher unit 261 is rotated to launch a game ball with a strength according to the rotation angle. It

Further, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided at the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and a push operation or a rotation operation (rotation operation) by the player is provided on the left side of the lower plate portion 8. A jog shuttle 10b capable of moving is provided. The effect buttons 10a and the jog shuttle 10b are all effect operation units (operation units) operated by the player, and when operated by the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a predetermined game effect is performed.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 20. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, in the center of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed. The game ball shot from the launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) is discharged into the game area 21 through between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, and flows downward from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, naturally the state of the game ball flowing down through the game area 21 is also visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a.

At approximately the center of the game area 21, there is provided an effect-use opening 40 that is an opening that is decorated on the peripheral edge, and behind this effect-use opening 40 is an effect display formed by a liquid crystal display. A device 41 is provided. Various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41, and the player can visually recognize the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40.

Below the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21, the size of the entrance is unchanged (constant), and the first starting opening 24 is a starting opening into which the game ball can always enter. Is provided. The game ball that has entered the first starting port 24 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A first starting opening sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first starting opening 24, and a game ball entering the first starting opening 24 can be detected.

Further, below the first starting opening 24 in the game area 21, a second starting opening 25 which is a ball entrance (starting opening) in which the possibility of entering a game ball changes is provided. That is, the second starting opening 25 is provided with an opening/closing door 26 that is rotatable in the front-back direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 26 is substantially upright so that the game ball cannot enter (or is difficult to enter). It is possible to change the state and the open state in which the opening/closing door 26 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and the game ball can enter (or can easily enter). FIG. 2 shows that the second starting port 25 is in the open state. The game ball that has entered the second starting port 25 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A second starting port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the second starting port 25 and can detect a game ball that has entered the second starting port 25.

Further, in the game area 21, on the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), a normal symbol operation gate 27 is provided, and inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, the passage of a game ball is detected. A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided.

Further, on the right side of the first starting opening 24 in the game area 21, there is provided a big winning opening 28 (variable entrance) which is largely opened in a substantially rectangular shape. The special winning opening 28 is provided with an opening/closing door 29 that can be rotated in the front-back direction of the pachinko machine 1. The opening/closing door 29 is substantially upright and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, and the opening/closing door 29 is a pachinko machine. It can be changed to an open state (enterable state) in which the game ball can enter by rotating to the front side of 1. FIG. 2 shows that the special winning opening 28 is open. The game ball that has entered the special winning opening 28 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A special winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the special winning opening 28, and a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 28 can be detected.

Further, in the vicinity of each of the above-mentioned gaming devices, there are provided a general entrance 30 into which a game ball can enter, a windmill type wheel 31 and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) that affect the flow path of the game ball. Has been. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 21, that is, on the lower left side and the lower right side of the second starting opening 25, two out openings 33 are provided, and the first starting opening 24 and the second starting opening 25 described above are provided. The game balls that have not entered either the big winning opening 28 or the general entrance 30 are discharged from the out opening 33 to the back side of the game board 20.

In the above-mentioned first starting opening 24, a game ball flowing down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) can enter. On the other hand, in the second starting opening 25, the normal symbol operation gate 27, and the special winning opening 28, a game ball flowing down the area on the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) can enter ( Or it can pass). In the following, firing the game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as “left hitting”, and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). Shooting a game ball so as to flow down the area on the right side of is also referred to as "right hitting". In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters any of the first starting opening 24, the second starting opening 25, and the general entrance opening 30, three game balls are presented to the player. When the game balls are paid out and the game balls enter the special winning opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out to the player.

On the lower right of the game area 21 on the game board 20, a segment display section 50 for displaying information related to the game by a combination of LEDs is provided. The segment display section 50 is visually recognized by the player through the small window section 4c (see FIG. 1) provided on the front frame 4. The detailed display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described later in the section "B. Game contents".

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, a main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, a sub control board 220 that controls the control of the game production, and an image display and a sound output under the control of the sub control board 220. An image/sound control board 230 that controls the control, a lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub control board 220, and a payout control board 240 that controls the lending and paying-out of game balls. It is composed of a launch control board 260 which controls the launch of the game balls. These control boards include CPUs (CPUs 201, 221, 231 and the like in FIG. 3) that execute various logical operations and calculation operations, and ROMs (ROMs 202 and 222 in FIG. 3) that store various programs and data executed by the CPUs. 232, etc.), a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when the program is executed, and various peripheral LSIs such as an input/output circuit are connected to each other by a bus. Has been done.

On the main control board 200, a first starting port sensor 24s for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 24, a second starting port sensor 25s for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 25, A special winning opening sensor 28s that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 28, a gate sensor 27s that detects a game ball that passes through a normal symbol operation gate, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from the first start opening sensor 24s, the second start opening sensor 25s, the special winning opening sensor 28s, the gate sensor 27s, etc., the detection signal is input. The command corresponding to the sensor that has been sent is transmitted to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, the firing control board 260, or the like.

Further, on the main control board 200, a starting opening solenoid 26m for opening/closing the opening/closing door 26 provided in the second starting opening 25 (for opening and closing the second starting opening 25). Also, a special winning opening solenoid 29m for opening/closing the opening/closing door 29 provided in the special winning opening 28 (for opening and closing the special winning opening 28), a segment display unit 50, etc. are connected. Has been done. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals to the starting opening solenoid 26m, the special winning opening solenoid 29m, and the segment display section 50.

An image and sound control board 230, a lamp control board 226, and an effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220. When receiving the various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 analyzes the content of the command and performs the game effect according to the content. That is, an output image and a command for designating an output sound are transmitted to the image/audio control board 230, and the upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c (hereinafter By transmitting a command designating a light emission pattern of "various lamps 5a to 5c"), a game effect is performed. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects an operation of the player with respect to the effect button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b (effect operation units 10a, 10b) via the effect operation board 228, a game effect corresponding to the operation is detected. To do.

The image/voice control board 230 includes a CPU 231, a ROM 232, and a RAM 233, as well as a VDP 234, an image ROM 236, and an audio ROM 237. In addition, the effect display device 41, an amplifier board 224 that amplifies sound, and the like are connected to the image and sound control board 230.

Upon receiving the command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads out image data (for example, sprite data or moving image data) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 236, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. Further, when the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub control board 220, it reads out audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 237, and outputs audio based on the audio data via the amplifier board 224. It outputs from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as "various speakers 6a, 6b").

The payout control board 240 is connected with a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper plate portion 7, a card unit 242 arranged in parallel with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240. The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 to lend a game ball while communicating data with the payout control board 240. Also, when a payout command instructing the payout of game balls is received from the main control board 200, the payout motor 243 is driven to pay out the game balls.

Further, a launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the launch control board 260 detects that a launch motor 262 for launching a game ball and a player touching the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 or the like is connected. When the launch control board 260 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the launch control board 260 drives the launch motor 262 to have a strength according to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. Fire.

B. Contents of game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game progresses as follows. When the firing handle 9 is rotated in a state where the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied to the launcher unit 261 one by one, using FIG. It is launched into the game area 21 described above. Since the strength of launching the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9, the player can cause the game ball to flow down to a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the firing handle 9. For example, a game ball is fired (left hitting) so as to flow down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), or right of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). A game ball can be fired (right-handed) so as to flow down in one area.

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the left-handed game ball can enter the first starting opening 24. When the left-handed game ball enters the first starting opening 24 and the entering game ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number (big hit determination random number described later etc.) is acquired. Then, the big hit judgment is made based on the judgment random number to judge whether it is a big hit or a miss. Then, based on the result of this big hit determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "first special symbol") is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, the right-handed game ball can enter the second starting opening 25. When the game ball hit to the right enters the second starting opening 25 and the entering game ball is detected by the second starting opening sensor 25s, a predetermined judgment random number (a big hit judgment random number described later etc.) is acquired. Then, the big hit judgment is made based on the judgment random number to judge whether it is a big hit or a miss. Then, based on the result of the big hit determination, the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "second special symbol") is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed. Here, the first special figure and the second special figure will be described.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display section 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided on the lower right of the game area 21 of the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player displays the segment display through the small window portion 4c of the front frame 4 (see FIG. 1). The part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a first special figure display section 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display section 52 for displaying the second special figure, Eight LEDs are arranged on each of these display portions. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as "special symbols" unless otherwise specified) are obtained by switching the LED to be turned on among the eight LEDs on each display section. It is variably displayed and stopped by turning on a predetermined LED among the eight LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the first special symbol, 101 kinds of symbols including the big hit symbols 1 to 100 and the deviation symbol 101 can be stopped and displayed, and as the second special symbol, the big hit symbols 201 to 300 and the deviation symbol. 101 kinds of symbols 301 can be stopped and displayed. Further, the types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of the LEDs that are turned on. If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the first starting port 24 (hereinafter also referred to as "jackpot determination for the first special figure") is a big hit, the first special figure is a big hit symbol 1 ~ If any of 100 is stopped and displayed, and the result of the big hit determination for the first special figure is out, the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the off symbol 101. In addition, if the result of the big hit judgment based on the game ball entering the second starting opening 25 (hereinafter also referred to as "big hit judgment about the second special figure") is a big hit, the second special figure is a big hit pattern. If any of 201 to 300 is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the big hit determination for the second special figure is out, the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the disengagement symbol 301. In this way, when the special symbol (1st special symbol or 2nd special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol or a deviating symbol, the state in which the symbol is stopped is displayed until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the symbol that is stopped and displayed. Display to maintain (hereinafter also referred to as “confirmation display”). In the following, from the start of the variable display of the special symbol, the variable display ends when the predetermined variation time elapses, and the game until the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the big hit symbol or the off symbol, that is, once The game until the result of the variable display is obtained is also referred to as "symbol variable game".

<Big hit game>
When the first special drawing or the second special drawing is stopped and displayed with one of the big hit symbols, the big hit game in which the round game in which the special winning opening 28 is opened is performed a plurality of times is started. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, right-hit game balls can enter the special winning opening 28, so right-hit is performed during the big hit game.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games in one big hit game is different depending on the type of big hit symbols stopped and displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 1 to 50 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 50% probability). 4 round big game 4 rounds big game is done, when 1st special figure is stopped and displayed with big hit design 51-90 (when 1st special figure is stopped and displayed with big hit design 40 % Of probability), 6 round big hit game in which 6 round games are performed, and when the first special map is stopped and displayed with big hit symbols 91 to 94 (the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with big hit symbol) If it is done, with a probability of 4%), a 7 round big hit game is performed in which 7 round games are performed, and when the first special map is stopped and displayed with big hit symbols 95-100 (the first special map is With a 6% probability of being stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern), 16 round jackpot games are played in which 16 round games are played. Further, as shown in FIG. 5(b), when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 201 to 250 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 50% probability). 4 round big hit game is performed, when the second special map is stopped and displayed with big hit symbols 251-290 (40% probability when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with big hit symbols) 6 round big hit game Is performed, when the second special map is stopped and displayed with big hit symbols 291 to 294 (with a probability of 4% when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with big hit symbols), a 7-round big hit game is performed, When the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 295 to 300 (with a probability of 6% when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols), a 16-round big hit game is performed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, one round game ends when nine game balls enter (9 counts) or after 30 seconds elapse, so in most cases one round game In the game, 117 game balls (9 counts×13 payouts) are paid out. Therefore, as a matter of course, the big hit game with a large number of round games is paid out to the player more than the big hit game with a small number of round games. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to play a big hit game with a larger number of round games. It should be noted that this can be understood as being capable of executing a plurality of big hit games (specific games) having different degrees of advantage for the player.

While the big hit game is being executed, the type of the big hit game being executed (the number of round games) is displayed on the round display section 55 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display portion 55, and in this round display portion 55, the left LED of the three LEDs is turned on to turn the four-round jackpot game. Indicates that the 6-round big hit game is being executed by turning on the LED inside, and indicates that the 7-round big hit game is being executed by turning on the right LED. By turning on all three LEDs, it indicates that a 16-round jackpot game is being executed.

<Reservation of special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24, the big hit determination and the variable display for the first special figure are performed as described above, but these big hit determination and the variable display are performed when the game ball is the first starting port 24. The determination random number obtained is temporarily stored as the first special figure reservation, instead of immediately after entering the ball. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the big hit determination and the variable display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure hold. Such first special figure reservation is stored with an upper limit of four. The storage number of the first special figure reservation (first special figure reservation number) is displayed on the first special figure reservation display section 53 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure reservation display section 53, and in this first special figure reservation display section 53, one of the two LEDs is arranged. Illuminating indicates that the number of 1st special figure reservation is 1 and indicating that the number of 1st special figure reservations is 2 by illuminating 2 LEDs and blinking 1 LED By doing so, the first special figure reservation number is three, and by blinking two LEDs, the first special figure reservation number is four.

Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, the big hit judgment and the variable display for the second special figure are performed as described above, but the big hit judgment and the variable display are also the second start of the game ball. It is not immediately performed after entering the mouth 25, but the obtained determination random number is temporarily stored as the second special figure reservation. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the big hit determination and the variable display of the second special figure are performed based on the stored second special figure hold. Such second special figure reservation is also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of second special figure reservations (second special figure reservation number) is displayed on the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure reservation display section 54, and in this second special figure reservation display section 54, one of the two LEDs is arranged. Illuminating indicates that the second special figure reservation number is 1, and indicating that the 2nd special figure reservation number is 2 by illuminating 2 LEDs, and blinking 1 LED By doing so, the second special figure reservation number is three, and by blinking two LEDs, the second special figure reservation number is four.

Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the variation display of any special symbol, during the confirmation display of any special symbol, during the big hit game, the first special symbol hold and the second special symbol hold are stored. Even if it is done, the big hit determination and the variable display related to these holdings are not performed. In addition, when only the first special figure hold is stored among the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, the jackpot determination and the first special figure related to the first special figure hold stored first Although the variable display is performed, if the second special figure hold is stored, regardless of whether or not the first special figure hold is stored, the jackpot determination related to the second special figure hold stored first and The variable display of the second special map is displayed. That is, the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner with priority over the first special figure (having a so-called second special figure priority changing function).

In addition, in the present specification, if the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as “special figure reservation”.

<Variable display of ordinary symbols, game per ordinary figure>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol actuation gate 27 can pass the right-handed game ball. The right-handed game ball normally passes through the symbol operation gate 27, and when the game sensor is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (general-purpose judgment random number described later) is acquired, and the judgment random number Based on the result, a universal figure hit determination is performed to determine whether it is a universal figure hit or a miss. Then, on the basis of the result of the ordinary symbol hit determination, the ordinary symbols are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a public figure display section 56 for displaying a normal symbol, and the general figure display section 56 is provided with two LEDs. The ordinary symbol is displayed in a variable manner by switching the LED to be turned on among the two LEDs on the ordinary figure display portion 56, and is stopped and displayed by turning on a predetermined LED of the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a normal symbol, two types of symbols are stopped, that is, a regular symbol pattern in which the left LED of the two LEDs is turned on and a regular symbol pattern in which the right LED is turned on. It can be displayed. If the result of the hit decision is a hit, then the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol, and if the result of the hit is judged as unmarked, the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol. To be done. In this manner, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol or a deviating symbol, in order to confirm the symbol that is stopped and displayed, a display (confirmation display) is performed to maintain the state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time elapses. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a universal symbol, the universal symbol game in which the second starting port 25 is in the open state and then in the closed state is performed.

<Reservation of ordinary symbols>
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuation gate 27, the normal symbol hit judgment and the variable display of the normal symbol are performed, but these ordinary symbol hit judgment and variable display are immediately after the game ball passes the normal symbol actuated gate 27. Rather than being performed, the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as a universal figure reservation. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the per-universal figure hit determination and the variable display of the normal symbol are performed based on the stored general-universal figure hold. Such a universal figure reservation is also stored with an upper limit of four. The stored number of public figure reservations (number of public figure reservations) is displayed on the general figure reservation display section 57 of the segment display section 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged on the universal figure holding display section 57, and one LED of the two LEDs should be turned on in the general figure holding display section 57. Indicates that the number of public figures to be retained is one, and that two LEDs are lit to indicate that the number of public figures to be retained is two. By blinking one LED, the number of public figures to be retained is It indicates that the number is 3, and the blinking number of the two LEDs indicates that the number of reserved universal figures is 4. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the case where the universal figure hold is stored, if it is not any of the variation display of the regular symbol, the fixed display of the regular symbol, and the regular symbol per game, first Performs a per-universal-drawing pertinent judgment relating to the stored general-universal-drawing hold and a variable display of the ordinary symbols.

<Game state>
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game state related to the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit determination and a game state related to the frequency of entering a game ball into the second starting opening 25 are appropriately set. .. Among these, the gaming state relating to the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit judgment is "a low probability state in which the probability of being a big hit in the big hit judgment is low (which is 19.9 of a probability)" or "the big hit judgment. Is set to a high-probability state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit is high (the probability is 11.9). In addition, the gaming state relating to the frequency of the game balls entering the second starting opening 25 is "a non-electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game balls into the second starting opening 25 is low" or "to the second starting opening 25". Is set to the electric power support state in which the game balls are frequently entered.

The mode of setting the above-mentioned gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. Since these game states are set after the jackpot game is over, the number of round games described above with reference to FIG. 5 is also shown in FIG. Further, in FIG. 6, the "high probability number" is the number of symbol variation games (variable display of special symbols) that can be executed in a state where the high probability state is set, and the "electricity support number" is an electric number. It is the number of times the symbol variation game (variable display of special symbols) that can be executed in the state where the support state is set.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, whichever big hit game is played, after the big hit game is finished, the high probability state and the electric support state are set together, but the number of electric support is the big hit game. It depends on the type of jackpot pattern that triggered the start. That is, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the high-probability number is set to 6 times regardless of which big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, as for the number of electric support, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 1 to 45 (the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol) If it is set to 25 times with a 45% probability), the first special symbol is stopped by the big hit symbols 46-50, 51-90, 91-94 (the first special symbol is stopped by the big jack symbol) When it is displayed, it is set to 50 times with a probability of 5%+40%+4%=49%), and when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 95 to 100 (the first special symbol is the jackpot symbol). If it is stopped and displayed, the probability is set to 100 times with a probability of 6%. Further, as shown in FIG. 6(b), when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbols 201 to 245 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 45% probability). If it is set to 25 times and the second special figure is stopped and displayed with big hit symbols 246 to 250, 251-290, 291-294 (5% + 40% when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with big hit symbols) It is set to 50 times with a probability of +4%=49%), and when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 295 to 300 (6% when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol). It is set to 100 times (with a probability).

In addition, if the symbol variation game (variable display of special symbols) is played 6 times after the high-accuracy number is set to 6, the high-probability state ends, and the low-probability state remains with the electric support state set. Is set. In addition, if the number of symbol fluctuation games (variable display of special symbols) is the same as the number of electric sapo after 25 times, 50 times, and 100 times of electric sapo are set, the electric sapo state ends, The non-electric power support state is set. For the player, since the electric support state is more advantageous than the non-electric support state, the player can be expected to set a larger number of electric support times.

Here, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a power support display unit 58 that indicates that the above-described power support state is being set. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the electric power support display portion 58, and during the setting of the electric power support state, the electric power support state is set by turning on these three LEDs. Indicates that it is inside. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a right hitting display section 59 that indicates that right hitting is performed. During the setting of the electric support state, the game ball enters the second starting opening 25 frequently, and the right starting hitting game ball can enter the second starting opening 25, so the setting of the electric supporting state is possible. It is beneficial for the player to hit right inside. In addition, since the game ball which is hit to the right at the special winning opening 28 can be entered, it is advantageous for the player to carry out the right hit even during the big hit game. Therefore, during the setting of the electric power support state and during the big hit game, it is shown that the right hitting is performed by turning on the two LEDs arranged in the right hitting display section 59.

<Display contents of effect display device 41>
The progress of the game as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect of displaying various images on the effect display device 41 is performed in accordance with the progress of the game as described above. Such an effect is mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220.

For example, in the effect display device 41, an effect according to the variable display (symbol fluctuation game) of the first special figure or the second special figure is performed. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the effect display device 41 variably displays the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. "Fluctuating decorative pattern" is started. Then, the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c (decorative symbol variation) is performed in various modes until the variable time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the variable display (decorative symbol variation) of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c ends in synchronization with the ending timing of the variable symbol display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display a numerical design showing nine numbers from "1" to "9" as a decorative design.

FIG. 7(a) conceptually shows a state in which three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are displayed in a varying manner all at once (the decorative symbol is being varied). When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display (decorative design variation) is started, for example, the left decorative design 41a is first stopped and displayed, and then the right decorative design 41c is statically displayed. Then, the "decorative design change" is finished by finally displaying the middle decorative pattern 41b in a stopped state. The combination of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol (the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 that is stopped and displayed). 1 special figure or the second special figure). For example, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as "doublet"). It is stopped and displayed. Further, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a deviating symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped by a symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as "separation") that is not aligned in the same symbol. Is displayed. The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c that have been stopped and displayed are in a state of being stopped and displayed (confirmed and displayed) until the fixed display time of the special symbols has elapsed.

In this way, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52, and the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c displayed on the effect display device 41, the display content is They correspond to each other, and when the special symbols that are being variably displayed are stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position more easily noticeable than the first special figure display section 51 or the second special figure display section 52 (segment display section 50), and is displayed. Since the screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, the player usually plays the game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 41.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7(b), the left decorative design 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right decorative design 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same design. In this case, the middle decorative symbol 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end is also stopped by the same symbol, and "Isn't the big hit game started?", the player displays the variable display of the decorative symbol (variation of the decorative symbol). I will be watching. In this way, the two decorative patterns (decorative pattern excluding one decorative pattern among a plurality of decorative patterns) are stopped in the same pattern (a pattern that can be a doublet) and the last decorative pattern (one decorative pattern) is stopped. The effect that is displayed in a variably displayed state is called "reach effect", and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game by generating this reach effect.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the “image for use” and the “holding image” are displayed on the lower portion of the display screen of the effect display device 41. Of these, "the relevant image" is an image indicating that "decorative symbol variation" is being executed (variable display of special symbol), and "holding image" is "decorative symbol variation (variation of special symbol) This is an image showing that the start of "display)" is suspended (the special figure suspension is stored). The "holding image" and the "for-use image" will be described in detail later.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 is a flow chart showing a rough flow of the game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as the control relating to the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 based on a timer interrupt generated at predetermined intervals (for example, every 4 ms). The game progress control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described below with reference to the flowchart. In the following description, description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, interrupt prohibition process, and interrupt permission process is omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 8, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, first, the output process (S100) is performed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes described later. In the output process (S100), the various commands thus stored in the output buffer are transmitted to the various control boards. By doing so, for example, in the sub-control board 220, the effect control according to the progress of the game is performed, and in the payout control board 240, the payout motor 243 is driven to pay out the game balls. Becomes

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs an input process (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, when a game ball enters any of the first starting port 24, the second starting port 25, and the general entrance port 30, three game balls are paid out. Then, when game balls enter the special winning opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the processing of the input processing (S200), the game balls are detected with respect to the sensors (first starting opening sensor 24s, second starting opening sensor 25s, special winning opening sensor 28s, etc.) that detect these entering balls. Determine whether or not. As a result, when the game ball is detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the above-mentioned output buffer. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update process>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a random number update process (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, the big hit determination and the universal figure hit determination are performed based on a predetermined random number. Specifically, the big hit determination is performed based on the “big hit determination random number”, and the universal figure hit determination is performed based on the “universal figure hit determination random number”. In addition, the variation display of the special symbol in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is performed based on the variation pattern described later, but this variation pattern is selected based on the "variation pattern selection random number". Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, one of the 100 jackpot symbols (the jackpot symbols 1-100 or the jackpot symbols 201-300) is stopped and displayed. However, the type of this big hit symbol is selected based on the "symbol selection random number". In the random number update process (S300), these random numbers are updated. It should be noted that these random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300) but also during the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (next timer interrupt). Good. Alternatively, a dedicated circuit for updating the random number may be provided and the dedicated circuit may update the random number.

<Sensor detection processing such as starting port>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a starting opening. In this sensor detection process of the starting opening and the like (S400), a process of storing a general figure reservation, a first special figure reservation, and a second special figure reservation is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines, based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s, whether or not the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 27. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved universal symbols has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of held public figures has not reached 4, the random number for general figure determination is acquired and the random number for determination of general figures is stored as a reserved figure. The universal figure reservation is stored in the universal figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. If the gaming ball has not passed through the normal symbol actuation gate 27, or if the number of reserved universal figures has already reached 4, a new retained figure is not stored.

After performing the process related to the storage of the universal figure in this way, subsequently, based on the detection result of the first starting port sensor 24s, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 24. As a result, when the game ball enters the first starting port 24, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit value of four. If the first special figure reservation number has not reached 4, the big hit determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first special figure reservation. The first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

Here, the variation display of the first special figure (symbol variation game) is performed based on the big hit determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure reservation. In addition, the effect (decorative symbol variation) performed in accordance with the variable display of the first special figure is also performed based on the big hit determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure reservation. Therefore, when the first special figure hold is stored, even if the variable display (variable display of the special symbol) based on the first special figure hold is not started yet (even if the change start condition is not satisfied). , It is possible to determine the mode of variable display and effect (symbol variation game and decorative symbol variation based on the first special figure hold) based on the first special figure hold. For example, whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed even before the variable display based on the first special figure hold is performed (the big hit game is It is possible to determine whether or not it is started), whether or not the reach effect is performed, and the like.

Such a determination is referred to as a preliminary determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure suspension is stored, the preliminary determination is performed for the first special figure suspension, and the preliminary determination result is obtained. Is stored in association with the first special figure reservation. In this way, when the first special figure hold is stored and the preliminary determination result for the first special figure hold is stored, the preliminary determination result command indicating the preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pre-determination result command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure reservation. If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 24, or if the number of the first special map reservations has already reached 4, the new first special map reservation is not stored and the advance No judgment is made.

After performing the process related to the storage of the first special figure reservation in this manner, subsequently, based on the detection result of the second starting port sensor 25s, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 25. As a result, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 25, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number has reached the upper limit value of four. If the number of second special figure reservations does not reach four, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern selection random number, a symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as a second special figure reservation. The second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. When the second special figure hold is stored in this manner, the same preliminary determination as that described above is performed for the second special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is stored in association with the second special figure hold. In this way, when the second special figure hold is stored and the preliminary determination result for the second special figure hold is stored, the preliminary determination result command indicating the preliminary determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The preliminary determination result command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output processing (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure reservation. In addition, when the game ball has not entered the second starting opening 25, or when the number of the second special map reservation has already reached 4, a new second special map reservation is not stored and the advance reservation is not performed. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs normal operation processing (S500). In this normal operation process (S500), a process of displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner and executing a per-universal figure game is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether it is one of the normal symbol per game, the normal symbol changing display, and the normal symbol finalizing display. As a result, in the case of a normal figure per game, during the variation display of the normal symbol, and in the fixed display of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the universal symbol hold is stored in the above-mentioned universal symbol hold storage area. .. As a result, when the universal figure hold is stored in the universal figure hold storage area, the first stored universal figure hold among the stored universal figure holds is read out. Then, the universal figure hit determination is performed based on the read universal figure hold, that is, the universal figure hit determination random number.

After performing the universal figure hit determination, it is determined whether or not the result of the universal figure hit determination is a universal figure hit. As a result, when the result of the universal symbol hit determination is a regular symbol hit, the regular symbol hit symbol is stored as the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal symbol this time. That is, it is stored that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the universal symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol this time. On the other hand, if the result of the per-universal figure determination is out-of-genuine, the out-of-genuine symbol is stored as the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal symbol this time. That is, it is stored that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the universal symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol this time.

In this way, as a result of the variable display of the normal symbol this time, turning on the left LED of the general symbol display unit 56 or turning on the right LED of the general symbol display unit 56, the variation time of the normal symbol Is set, and the variable display of normal symbols is started. Then, the universal figure hold, which is the target of the present universal figure hit determination, is deleted from the universal figure hold storage area.

The above is a description of the processing in the case where the normal symbol is not being played, the normal symbol is being displayed in a varying manner, and the normal symbol is not being fixedly displayed. On the other hand, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being performed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol being varied and displayed has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the normal symbols in the variable display are stopped and displayed in a previously stored manner. In other words, when the result of the universal figure hit determination is a universal figure hit, the left LED of the universal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the universal figure hit symbol is stopped and displayed), and the result of the universal figure hit determination is removed. If it is, the right LED of the public figure display unit 56 is in a state of being turned on (the off symbol is stopped and displayed). Thus, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fixed display of the normal symbol is started, so the fixed display time of the normal symbol is set.

The above is a description of the processing when the normal symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being confirmed and displayed, it is determined whether or not the confirmed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that has been stopped and displayed (fixed display) this time is a regular symbol per symbol (the left LED of the regular symbol display unit 56 is lit). As a result, if the normal symbol stopped and displayed is a per-universal-pattern design, after setting the opening pattern (opening times, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second starting opening 25 in the per-universal-game game, The game starts per figure.

The above has described the processing when the normal symbol is being confirmed and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of playing a normal figure, the starting opening solenoid 26m is controlled to operate the opening/closing door 26 so that the second starting opening 25 is in the open/closed state in the above-described opening pattern. .. Then, when the control according to this opening pattern is completed, the game per universal figure is ended.

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state relating to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting opening 25 is “gaming ball into the second starting opening 25”. Is set to the "non-electric power support state in which the frequency of entering the ball is low" or "the electric power support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting opening 25 is high". The setting of the non-electric power support state and the electric power support state is realized as follows.

That is, compared to the non-electric power support state, the electric power support state has a higher probability that the result of the universal figure hit judgment is a regular figure (probability per universal figure), and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (general figure fluctuation time) is shorter. , The opening time of the second starting opening 25 in the game is set to be long. Therefore, as compared with the non-electrically-supported state, the electric support state causes the second starting opening 25 to be in the open state with high frequency and the period in which the opening state is long, so that the game ball to the second starting opening 25 is extended. Frequently entering the ball (high frequency condition). For example, when the non-electric power support state is set, the probability of hitting a universal figure is set to 1/100 (a random number of 1/100 out of the random numbers for determining a universal figure that can be acquired as a suspension of a universal figure is set). The per-universal figure variation time is set to 20 seconds, and the opening time of the second starting opening 25 in the per-universal figure game is set to 0.3 seconds (0.1 seconds×3 times open). On the other hand, when the power support state is set, the probability of hitting a universal figure is set to a probability of 99/100. Set a random number per public figure), set the universal figure fluctuation time to 1 second, and set the open time of the second starting port 25 in the universal figure game to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds x 3 times open) ..

<Special operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a special operation process (S600). In this special operation process (S600), a process of variably displaying a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) or executing a big hit game is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, during the big hit game, during the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the final display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) It is determined whether or not As a result, during the big hit game, during the variable display of the special symbol, and the fixed display of the special symbol is neither displayed, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol reservation is stored in the second special symbol reservation storage area. .. As a result, when the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area, the second special figure hold stored first among the stored second special figure hold (the big hit determination random number) , Random pattern selection random number, pattern selection random number) are read out. Then, the big hit determination is performed based on the big hit determination random number included in the read second special figure reservation.

On the other hand, if the second special figure pending storage area is not stored with the second special figure pending storage area, it is next checked whether or not the first special figure pending storage area is stored with the first special figure pending storage. to decide. As a result, when the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area, the first special figure hold stored first among the stored first special figure hold (big hit determination random number , Pattern selection random number, variation pattern selection random number) are read. Then, the big hit determination is performed based on the big hit determination random number included in the read first special figure reservation.

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit judgment is "the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit judgment is low (99 It is set to a "low probability state (with a probability of 1/9)" or "a high probability state with a high probability of being a big hit in the big hit determination (with a probability of 11.9)". The setting of such a low-probability state or a high-probability state is realized as follows. That is, when the low probability state is set, the random number 1/99.9 out of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is set as the big hit, and the high probability state is set. If so, the random number of 1/1.9 out of the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is a big hit.

When the big hit determination is made for the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold in this way, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit decision is a big hit. As a result, if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special symbol reservation or the second special symbol suspension read this time, the variable display of the special symbol this time (symbol variation game) Select the type of jackpot pattern to be stopped and displayed. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the big hit symbols 1 to 100 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and the big hit symbols 201 to 300 as the second special symbol. Can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when the first special symbol reservation is read, refer to the symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the big hit symbols 1 to 100, and refer to the symbol selection random number read as the first special symbol suspension. The corresponding jackpot design is selected as the design to be stopped and displayed. Further, when the second special symbol hold is read, the big hit symbol corresponding to the symbol selection random number read as the second special symbol hold is referred to by referring to the symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the big hit symbols 201 to 300. Is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. The symbol selection table is stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in advance.

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is out, when the first special figure hold is read, the off symbol 101 is selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed, and when the second special figure hold is read, the off symbol 301 is selected. Select as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. In addition, the big hit symbol selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the off symbol are stored in the stopped symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

After selecting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in this way, the variation pattern of the variable display of special symbols (symbol variation game) is selected. The variation pattern is the time (variation time) from when the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) starts the variable display to the stop display (variation time), and each variation pattern is distinguished from other variation patterns. The information (variation pattern ID) for doing is attached. In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation pattern selection table is a table in which fluctuation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of fluctuation patterns (fluctuation pattern ID, fluctuation time). In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selection random number read as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation this time in such a fluctuation pattern selection table is determined as the current fluctuation pattern. .. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of the random number assigned to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

The variation pattern selected in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern designation command described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, it recognizes the variation pattern of the current symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command, and makes a "decorative symbol variation" in the effect pattern based on the variation pattern. Run.

In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table, as shown in FIG. 10, the type of special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) or the current setting Refer to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress situations such as the game state, the result of the big hit determination, the stored numbers of the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress statuses, and then the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute "decorative pattern variation" with an effect pattern corresponding to various game progress statuses. .. For example, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a “decorative pattern change” in which the decorative designs 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed after the reach effect, and the big hit is determined. If the result is no, a "decorative design variation" is performed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed in a sparse pattern. In addition, when the result of the big hit determination is out, and when a predetermined variation pattern is selected, reach production is performed. Each fluctuation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In this way, while selecting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special symbol this time, and selecting the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbol this time, the variable display of the special symbol is started. Then, the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern designation command stored in the output buffer in this manner is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100). Further, the first special figure suspension or the second special figure suspension which is the target of the big hit determination this time is erased from the first special figure suspension storage area or the second special figure suspension storage area.

The above has described the processing in the case of neither the big hit game, the variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), and the final display of the special symbol. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol in the variable display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the special symbols that are being variable displayed are stopped and displayed with the symbols stored in advance in the stopped symbol storage area (the fixed display is started). In this way, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fixed display of the special symbol is started, so that the fixed display time of the special symbol is set. Then, the fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

If the special symbol is being confirmed and displayed, it is determined whether or not the confirmed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed this time (confirmed display) is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a disengagement symbol, it is determined whether or not the high probability state is set, and if the high probability state is set, the high probability number is subtracted once. To do. As a result, when the number of highly accurate times becomes 0, the low probability state is set instead of the high probability state. Further, it is also determined whether or not the electric power support state is set, and when the electric power support state is set, the number of electric power support is reduced by one. As a result, when the number of electric support becomes 0, the non-electric support state is set instead of the electric support state. When the game state is set in this way, a game state designation command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output processing (S100).

On the other hand, when the special symbol stopped and displayed is the big hit symbol, the opening pattern (the number of times of opening, the opening time, the closing time, etc.) of the special winning opening 28 in the big hit game is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games during the big hit game is different depending on the kind of the big hit symbol stopped and displayed. Therefore, the opening pattern of the special winning opening 28 is set in accordance with the type of the big hit symbols stopped and displayed. After setting the opening pattern of the special winning opening 28 in this way, the big hit game is started. Then, the big hit game start command indicating the start of the big hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The big hit game start command also includes information indicating the number of round games in the big hit game to be started this time. The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, in the case of a big hit game, the special winning opening solenoid 29m is controlled to operate the opening/closing door 29 so that the special winning opening 28 is opened/closed in the above-described opening pattern. Then, at the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and at the end of the round game, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. To be done. The round game start command and the round game end command thus stored in the output buffer are transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Further, when the control of the special winning opening solenoid 29m (the operation of the opening/closing door 29) according to the above-described opening pattern is completed, the big hit game is ended. Then, a big hit game end command indicating the end of the big hit game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The big hit game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted toward the sub control board 220 in the next output processing (S100). After finishing the big hit game, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, the game state is set to the high-probability state and the electric support state. At this time, the high-precision number is set to 6 times when any of the big hit symbols are stopped and displayed, but the number of electric support is 25 or 50 times, depending on the type of the big hit symbols stopped and displayed, It is set to any of 100 times. When the game state is set in this way, a game state designation command indicating the set game state (including the number of highly accurate times and the number of electric support times) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output processing (S100).

The first special figure hold and the second special figure hold can also be regarded as “acquisition information”, and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 for acquiring the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is “acquisition means”. Can also be regarded as Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, which makes a pre-determination as to whether the first special figure suspension or the second special figure suspension is predetermined information, can be regarded as a “predetermination means”. Further, the special symbol can be regarded as "identification information", the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that variably displays the special symbol can also be regarded as "identification information display means", and the jackpot symbol can be regarded as "specific mode". You can also Also, the big winning opening 28 can be regarded as a "variable entrance", the big hit game can be regarded as a "specific game", and the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (when a predetermined grant condition is satisfied). The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that executes a jackpot game (give a bonus to a player) can also be regarded as a “specific game execution means” or a “bonus granting means”. Further, the "electric power support state" and the "high probability state" can be regarded as an "advantageous state", and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 which can set the "electric power support state" and the "high probability state" as the game state is " It can also be regarded as "advantageous state setting means".

D. Production control process:
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of the effect control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 as the control related to the effect. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 based on a timer interrupt generated every predetermined period (for example, every 10 msec). The effect control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 will be described below with reference to the flowchart. In the following description, the description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt permission process is omitted.

When the effect control process is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first performs a command analysis process (S800). Here, each time the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200, this command is stored in the received command storage area of the RAM 223 as an external interrupt process. In the command analysis process (S800), the command stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the command received from the main control board 200 is determined, and the image/audio control board 230 and the lamp are used to perform this effect. The command to be transmitted to the control board 226 or the like is stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 223.

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 subsequently performs output processing (S900). In this processing, the command stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 is transmitted to the image/voice control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. Upon receiving the command from the sub control board 220, the image/audio control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41 and outputs a sound corresponding to the received command from the various speakers 6a, 6b. To do. Further, the lamp control board 226 causes the various lamps 5a to 5c and the like to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the received command.

As described above, the sub-control board 220 cooperates with the image/voice control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like to execute various effects. However, in the present specification, the sub-control board 220 performs image/voice control. Executing various effects in cooperation with the board 230, the lamp control board 226 and the like is also simply expressed as “the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 executes various effects”.

FIG. 12 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to a command received from the main control board 200. As illustrated in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the preliminary determination result command, the CPU 221 performs the preliminary production that is the production based on the preliminary determination result. For example, the effect display device 41 displays an image of a character or the like corresponding to the preliminary determination result. The pre-determination effect does not always have to be performed when the pre-determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 221 corresponds to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). "Decorative pattern change" is started. Since the "decorative design variation" is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the reach effect (see Fig. 7(b)) that is performed as a part of the "decorative design variation" (during the execution of the decorative pattern variation), This is done when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. Specifically, when the variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, after the reach effect is performed, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with a doublet. Symbol fluctuation" is performed. Further, when the variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is selected when the result of the big hit determination is out, after the reach effect is performed, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a staggered manner. "Variation" takes place. When the variation stop command is received during the execution of the "decorative pattern variation", the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stops and displays the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c with a doublet or a square.

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that executes “decorative pattern variation” for variably displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c can also be regarded as “decorative symbol varying means”. In addition, the "double eye" can be regarded as a "specific combination".

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the big hit game start command, it starts the big hit game effect indicating that the big hit game is being executed. For example, at the timing when the big hit game is started, a fanfare production that indicates the start of the big hit game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) that indicates that the big hit game is being played is started. In addition, an effect that suggests the number of rounds of the big hit game that has been started (either a 4 round big hit game, a 6 round big hit game, a 7 round big hit game, or a 16 round big hit game), and is set after the started big hit game has ended. The game state, the highly accurate number of times (6 times), and the number of electric power support times (any of 25 times, 50 times, 100 times) are executed.

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the round game start command during the big hit game, it starts a round game effect indicating that the round game is being executed (for example, overlapping the big hit game effect). For example, an effect that indicates the number of round games in the big hit game being executed (for example, an effect that displays 1R, 2R, 3R, etc.) is started. When the round game end command is received, the round game effect is ended, and when the big hit game end command is received, the big hit game effect is ended.

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the game state designation command, the CPU 221 starts the effect corresponding to the set game state. For example, the decorative pattern 41a, 41b, 41c or the background image thereof is executed as an aspect (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the game state, or when the high probability state is set, the remaining high-precision number is displayed. Or the effect of displaying the remaining number of electric support times when the electric support state is set.

E. Display of "image for use" and "held image":
As described above with reference to FIG. 7, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment displays the “image for use” and the “holding image”. The display of these images will be described in more detail below.

E-1. Image for this:
First, the “corresponding image” will be described. As shown in FIG. 13A, the “image for use” is a circular image (for example, an image having a shape simulating a ball), and “decorative symbol variation” is being executed (variation display of a special symbol). ) Is shown. The lower left display area of the display area of the display screen of the effect display device 41 is set as the “corresponding image display area”, and the “corresponding image” is displayed in this “corresponding image display area”. It Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13A, the “region defining image R1” is displayed in the lower left part of the display screen, and the display region inside the “region defining image R1” (or “the relevant image”) is displayed. The display area that overlaps the "area defining image R1" when "" is displayed is set (defined) as the "for-use image display area".

The “corresponding image” is an image that indicates that the “decorative symbol variation” is being executed (variation display of the special symbol). Therefore, during execution of the "decorative symbol variation" (during variation display of the special symbol), as shown in FIG. 13(a), the "corresponding image" is displayed in the "corresponding image display area", but " When the "decorative symbol variation" is not being executed (variation display of the special symbol), the "corresponding image" is not displayed in the "corresponding image display area" as shown in FIG. 13B. Therefore, it is possible to let the player recognize whether or not the "decorative symbol variation" is being executed (variation display of the special symbol) depending on whether or not the "corresponding image" is displayed. ..

The “image for the concerned” is displayed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can also be regarded as “the relevant image display means”.

E-2. Pending image:
Next, the "hold image" will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, the “holding image” is also a circular image (for example, an image having a shape simulating a ball), similar to the “image for use”. However, as the "holding image", an image smaller than the "corresponding image" is displayed.

The “holding image” is an image showing that the start of “decorative symbol variation (variable display of special symbol)” is suspended (special symbol suspension is stored). Therefore, by displaying the "holding image", the start of the "decorative symbol variation (variable display of special symbol)" is suspended for the player (the special symbol suspension is stored). Can be recognized.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the setting of the non-electric power support state, the number of game balls entering the second starting opening 25 is higher than the frequency of entering the game balls (the frequency at which the second special figure reservation is stored). 1 The frequency of entering the game ball into the starting opening 24 (the frequency with which the first special map reservation is stored) is high, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the first starting opening 24 (first The frequency with which the game ball enters the second starting opening 25 (the frequency with which the second special figure reservation is stored) is higher than the frequency with which the first special figure reservation is stored. Corresponding to this, in the "hold image" displayed during the non-electric power support state, the start of "decorative symbol variation (variable display of special symbol)" based on the first special symbol suspension is suspended ( The first special figure hold is stored), and the "holding image" displayed during the electric support state is "decorative symbol change (variable display of special symbol)" based on the second special figure hold. Indicates that the start of is suspended (the second special figure suspension is stored).

Of the display areas of the display screen of the effect display device 41, the area to the right of the "for-use image display area" is set as the "hold image display area", and the "hold image" is the "hold image display area". Is displayed on the screen. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the "region defining image R2" is displayed to the right of the "region defining image R1", and the display region inside the "region defining image R2" (or "holding image") is displayed. The display area that overlaps with the “area defining image R2” when “” is displayed is set (specified) as the “held image display area”.

In the example shown in FIG. 13(a), four "holding images" are displayed, which allows the start of "decorative symbol variation" based on the first special drawing hold, or the second special drawing hold. It is shown that the start of the "decorative pattern change" based on this is held for 4 times (four 1st special figure holdings or 2nd special figure holdings are stored), and the example shown in FIG. 13(b). Then, three "holding images" are displayed, and by this, the start of "decorative design fluctuation" (variable display of the first special drawing) based on the first special drawing hold, or based on the second special drawing hold It is shown that the start of the "decorative pattern variation" (variable display of the second special figure) is suspended for three times (three first special figure suspensions or second special figure suspensions are stored).

Here, since the "holding image" is displayed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220, it goes without saying that the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 stores the special figure holding storage state, in other words, the first control board 200 side. That the first special figure reservation is stored in the special figure reservation storage area (beginning of the decorative pattern variation based on the first special figure reservation is suspended), and the second special figure on the main control board 200 side It is necessary to recognize that the second special figure hold is stored in the hold storage area (start of decorative symbol variation based on the second special figure hold is held). For this reason, the RAM 223 of the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 is provided with a “storage status reflecting area” in which the storage status of special figure reservation (holding status of start of decorative symbol variation) is reflected (stored).

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the “storage status reflecting area”. As described above, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits the pre-determination result command to the sub control board 220 when storing the special figure suspension. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs the variable display based on the special figure hold even before the newly stored variable display based on the special figure hold (variable display of the special symbol) is performed. In this case, pre-determination is performed to determine whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (whether or not the big hit game is started), whether or not the reach effect is performed, and the like. Then, the preliminary determination result command indicating the result of the preliminary determination (preliminary determination result) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220.

Upon receiving the preliminary judgment result command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects (extracts) the preliminary judgment result from the preliminary judgment result command and stores the detected preliminary judgment result in the “storage status reflecting area”. As shown in FIG. 14, the "storage status reflecting area" is divided into a first special figure reservation area and a second special figure reservation area, and when the first special figure reservation is stored ( (When the pre-judgment result command is received when the first special figure reservation is stored), the pre-judgment result for the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation area, and the second special figure is stored. When the hold is stored (when the pre-judgment result command when the second special figure hold is stored), the pre-judgment result for the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold area. Remember. At this time, in each of the first special figure pending area and the second special figure pending area, the order in which the special figure pending is stored (the order in which the preliminary determination result command is received) can be identified (in the figure). The pre-judgment result is stored in the order of the first area→the second area→the third area→the fourth area.

Here, the pre-determination result stored in the “memory status reflecting area” of the sub-control board 220 includes not only the information included in the pre-determination result command transmitted from the main control board 200 but also the “decorative patterns 41a and 41b”. , 41c is also displayed as a stop, and information indicating a numerical design (numeral design indicating "1" to "9")" is also included.

That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 is a "numeral symbol (numeral symbol indicating "1" to "9") to be stopped and displayed as the ornamental symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in the ornamental symbol change". Is selected (determined). For example, in a case where the decorative designs 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed without performing the reach effect, the left decorative design 41a and the right decorative design 41c are different from each other and are different "numerical designs". Then, the "numeric pattern to be stopped and displayed" is selected (determined) in association with each decorative pattern 41a, 41b, 41c. In addition, when performing the reach effect and stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in a staggered manner, the left decorative symbol 41a and the right decorative symbol 41c are the same "numeral symbol" in the staggered pattern. , "Numerical symbol to be stopped and displayed" is selected (determined) in association with each decorative symbol 41a, 41b, 41c. In the present specification, the "numeral pattern" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative pattern 41a and the right decorative pattern 41c during the reach effect is also referred to as "numerical pattern forming the reach effect" in the present specification.

When the decorative designs 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed by doublet, select "numerical pattern for stop display" corresponding to each decorative design 41a, 41b, 41c so as to be doublet (decision) ) Do. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a four-round big hit game is played, the "numeral pattern to be stopped and displayed" is selected so that the "numeral pattern" indicating an even number becomes a doublet (decorative pattern 41a, 41b and 41c are stopped and displayed), when a 6-round big hit game or a 7-round big hit game is played, "numerical pattern" that indicates an odd number other than "7" is a "double-stop symbol" Select (decorative display of decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c), and 16 round big hit game is played, "numeral symbol" indicating "7" is a "numerical symbol to be stopped" so that it becomes a doublet. Is selected (decorative display of 41a, 41b, 41c is stopped).

The selection of the “numeric pattern to be stopped and displayed” as described above is performed when the preliminary determination result is received from the main control board 200. That is, before the condition for starting the "decorative design variation" is satisfied, the "numeral symbol" to be stopped and displayed by the "decorative design variation" is selected. In other words, the "numeral symbol" to be stopped and displayed by "decorative design variation whose start is suspended (also referred to as "suspend variation" in this specification)" is selected. Then, the information indicating the “numeric symbol” to be stopped and displayed by the “holding variation” is included in the preliminary determination result received from the main control board 200 and stored in the “memory status reflecting area”. That is, as the pre-determination result stored in the "memory status reflection area", not only the information included in the pre-determination result command transmitted from the main control board 200, but also the "numerical symbol" to be stopped and displayed by the "holding change" It also includes information indicating.

Specifically, in the case where the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed in a staggered manner without performing the reach effect in the "holding variation", the preliminary determination result corresponding to the "holding variation" is the staggered, and The left decorative design 41a and the right decorative design 41c are also stored with information indicating "numerical design" different from each other. For example, as shown in FIG. 15(a), the left decorative design 41a is information indicating "numeral design" of "2", the middle decorative design 41b is information indicating "numeral design" of "3", right decoration As the design 41c, information indicating "numeral design" of "6" is stored as a pre-determination result.

In addition, when the reach effect is performed by "holding change" and the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed in a staggered manner, the preliminary determination result corresponding to the "holding change" is a staggered and left decoration. Information indicating “numeral pattern” in which the symbol 41a and the right decorative symbol 41c are the same as each other is stored. For example, as shown in FIG. 15B, as the left decorative design 41a and the right decorative design 41c, information indicating the "numeral design" of "4" (information indicating the numerical design that constitutes the reach effect), middle decorative design As the information 41b, information indicating "numeral pattern" of "3" is stored as a preliminary determination result.

Further, when the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed by the "holding change", the information indicating the "numerical pattern" which becomes the doublet is stored as the preliminary determination result corresponding to the "holding change". To be done. For example, as shown in FIG. 15C, information indicating “numeral pattern” of “7” is stored as the pre-determination result as all of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c. Incidentally, in the case of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c with the "holding variation", the "numeral symbol" corresponding to the kind of the big hit game performed as a result of the "holding variation", that is, When the 4 round jackpot game is played, "numerical symbol" showing an even number, when the 6 round jackpot game or the 7 round jackpot game is played, "numerical symbol" showing an odd number other than "7", the 16 round jackpot game is When it is performed, the "numeric symbol" indicating "7" is stored as the preliminary determination result (corresponding to each of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the information indicating the "numeric symbol" stopped and displayed by the "holding variation" is also stored as the preliminary determination result. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220, even before the "decorative symbol variation" is started, the "numeral symbol" that is stopped and displayed by the "decorative symbol variation", that is, the "holding variation" is stopped. The displayed "numeric pattern" can be detected (identified).

On the side of the main control board 200, when the variable display of the special symbol (decorative symbol variation) is started, the special symbol reservation that triggered the variable display is erased. Specifically, when the variable display (decoration pattern variation) based on the first special map hold is started (when the suspension of the start of the decorative pattern variation based on the first special map hold is canceled), the first special map Hold (first special figure hold stored among the stored first special figure hold) is deleted, and variable display (decorative symbol change) based on the second special figure hold is started (first 2 When the suspension of the start of the decorative pattern variation based on the special figure hold is canceled), the second special figure hold (the second special figure hold stored first among the stored second special figure holds) ) Is erased.

Therefore, on the side of the sub-control board 220, the above-mentioned contents (erasing the first special figure reservation, erasing the second special figure reservation) are reflected in the “storage status reflecting area”. That is, when the variable display (decorative pattern variation) based on the first special figure reservation is started, the pre-determined result stored first among the pre-determined results stored in the first special figure reserved area ( (Stored in the first area) is erased. At this time, the remaining pre-judgment results (pre-judgment results that have not yet been erased) in the first special figure reservation area are moved (shifted) one by one to the first area side. Further, when the variable display (decorative pattern variation) based on the second special figure reservation is started, the pre-determined result stored first among the pre-determined results stored in the second special figure reserved area ( (Stored in the first area) is erased. At this time, the remaining pre-judgment results (pre-judgment results that have not yet been erased) in the second special figure reservation area are moved (shifted) one by one to the first area side.

Since the sub-control board 220 stores and deletes the preliminary determination result in the above-described manner, the first special figure stored in the first special figure reservation area of the “memory status reflecting area” is stored. The preliminary determination result corresponding to the hold is stored in the order in which the first special figure hold is exhausted (erased) (the order in which the variable display of the first special figure is performed). In addition, as a matter of course, the same number of pre-determination results as the stored first special figure reservation are stored in the first special figure reservation area of the “storage status reflecting area”. Note that FIG. 14 exemplifies a state in which two preliminary determination results are stored in the first special figure reservation area of the “storage status reflecting area”.

On the other hand, in the area for holding the second special figure stored in the “storage status reflecting area”, the pre-judgment result corresponding to the second special figure holding stored is deleted (erased) from the second special figure holding. The data is stored in the order (the order in which the variable display of the second special figure is performed). In addition, as a matter of course, the same number of pre-determination results as the stored second special figure reservation are stored in the area for the second special figure reservation of the “storage status reflecting area”. Note that FIG. 14 exemplifies a state in which the preliminary determination result is not stored in the area for holding the second special figure in the “storage status reflecting area”.

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 refers to the content of the above-mentioned “storage status reflecting area” when displaying the “holding image” in the “holding image display area”. Specifically, during setting of the non-electric power support state, as shown in FIG. 16( a ), the “previous determination result stored in the first special figure reservation area of the “memory status reflecting area” is associated with “preliminary determination result”. "Hold image" is displayed. That is, each area (1st to 4th areas) of the first special figure reservation area corresponds to the display position of the "hold image", and corresponds to the preliminary determination result stored in the first area. The "held image" is displayed at the leftmost position of the "held image display area", and the "held image" corresponding to the preliminary determination result stored in the second area is the "held image display area". The “held image” displayed at the second position from the left and corresponding to the pre-determination result stored in the third area is displayed at the third position from the left of the “held image display area” and displayed at the fourth position. The "held image" corresponding to the pre-determination result stored in the area is displayed at the fourth (rightmost) position from the left of the "held image display area". Note that, in FIG. 16A, since two pre-determination results are stored (in the first area and the second area), the leftmost position of the “holding image display area” and the second from the left An example is shown in which "holding images" (two in total) are displayed at the second position.

On the other hand, during the setting of the electric power support state, as shown in FIG. 16B, in correspondence with the preliminary determination result stored in the second special figure reservation area of the “memory status reflection area”. Display the "hold image". That is, each area (the first to fourth areas) of the second special figure reservation area corresponds to the display position of the “reserved image”, and corresponds to the preliminary determination result stored in the first area. The "held image" is displayed at the leftmost position of the "held image display area", and the "held image" corresponding to the preliminary determination result stored in the second area is the "held image display area". The “held image” displayed at the second position from the left and corresponding to the pre-determination result stored in the third area is displayed at the third position from the left of the “held image display area” and displayed at the fourth position. The "held image" corresponding to the pre-determination result stored in the area is displayed at the fourth (rightmost) position from the left of the "held image display area". In addition, in FIG. 16B, since four pre-determination results are stored (in the first to fourth areas), the leftmost position and the second position from the left of the “held image display area” are stored. An example is shown in which "holding images" (four in total) are displayed at the third position and the fourth position.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the "hold image" is displayed in the above-described manner, the first special figure hold is stored and the first special figure hold is set while the non-electric support state is set. It is possible to let the player recognize the number of figures reserved, and to let the player recognize that the second special figure hold is stored while the electric support state is set. be able to.

The “holding image” is displayed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. Therefore, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can also be regarded as a "held image display means".

F. Display special reserved image:
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a "special reserved image" that is a special image can be displayed as the "held image". The “special reserved image” is a circular image (a circular image with a plurality of numbers) indicating a plurality (two in this case) of numbers. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17( a ), a “special reserved image” showing two numbers (7 and 5 in the figure) having a difference of 2 and a difference as shown in FIG. 17( b ). As shown in FIG. 17C, a “special reserved image” indicating two numbers 1 and 7 (7 and 6 in the figure) and a number (identical) having a difference of 0 (7 and 7 in the figure) ) Indicating “special reserved image” can be displayed.

In the present specification, "a special reserved image showing two numbers having a difference of 2" is also expressed as "a special reserved image having a difference of 2", and "a special reserved image showing two numbers having a difference of 1". "" is also referred to as "a special reserved image with a difference of 1", and "a "special reserved image" indicating two numbers (the same) with a difference of 0" is also referred to as a "special reserved image with a difference of 0". Further, a normal "holding image (simple circular image)" that is not these "special holding images" is also referred to as "normal holding image".

As shown in FIG. 17, the “two-difference special reserved image” and the “one-difference special reserved image” are displayed in the same size as the “normal reserved image” (the display size is the same), but “0” is displayed. The "difference special reserved image" is displayed larger than the "two difference special reserved image", "1 difference special reserved image", and "normal reserved image" (large display size). By doing so, it is possible to make the “0 difference special reserved image” more conspicuous than the “2 difference special reserved image”, the “1 difference special reserved image”, and the “normal reserved image”.

F-1. Reach expectations suggestion:
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display the “special difference image of 2 differences”, the “special difference image of 1 difference”, and the “special difference image of 0 difference”. The display mode of "hold image" suggests the possibility that the reach effect is executed by "hold variation" (also referred to as "reach expectation" in the present specification).

Specifically, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220, as described above with reference to FIG. 16, when the preliminary determination result is stored in the “memory status reflecting area” (when special figure suspension is stored), the “holding image” is displayed. Is displayed, but the "specially reserved image" is displayed by performing the following processing at this time.

That is, when the preliminary determination result is stored in the “storage status reflecting area” (when special figure suspension is stored), the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 firstly performs “suspend variation” based on the preliminary determination result. Determines whether reach production is performed. Then, the "hold image" is selected (determined) based on whether or not the reach effect is performed by the "hold variation", and the selected "hold image" is displayed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 18, when the reach effect is executed with “holding variation”, “special hold image with 0 difference” is displayed with the highest probability (for example, 40% probability), and the next highest. "1 difference special reserved image" is displayed with a probability (for example, 30% probability), "2 difference special reserved image" is displayed with the next highest probability (for example, 20% probability), and the lowest probability The "normally held image" is displayed (for example, with a probability of 10%).

On the other hand, when the reach effect is not executed in the "hold change", the "normal hold image" is displayed with the highest probability (for example, 80% probability), and the next highest probability (for example, 10% probability). ) To display “2 difference special reserved image”, then display “1 difference special reserved image” with the next highest probability (eg, 7% probability), and lowest probability (eg 3% probability). "The special reserved image of 0 difference" is displayed.

In this way, the possibility that the reach effect is executed with the "holding variation" (reach expectation) is highest when the "special hold image with 0 difference" is displayed, and the "special hold image with 1 difference" is displayed. → When the "special difference reserved image of one difference" is displayed, the order becomes lower, and the case where the "normal reserved image" is displayed becomes the lowest.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to display, as the “holding image”, a “special holding image” indicating a plurality (two) of numbers. Then, the possibility that the reach effect is performed by the "holding variation" is a combination of the numbers indicated by the "special holding image" (difference between two numbers, type of "special holding image", display mode of "special holding image"). Can be suggested at. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the combination of the numbers (the difference between the two numbers, the type of the "special reserved image", and the display mode of the "special reserved image") indicated by the "special reserved image", which enhances the enjoyment of the game. It becomes possible.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, “0 difference special reserved image” having a higher reach expectation than “2 difference special reserved image”, “1 difference special reserved image”, and “normal reserved image”. Is displayed large (display size is large). Therefore, it is possible to further draw the player's attention to the combination of numbers indicated by the "special reserved image" (difference between two numbers, type of "special reserved image", display mode of "special reserved image"), and the game is entertained. Can be increased.

F-2. Suggestion of "numerical pattern" that is stopped and displayed:
Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display mode of the "special reserved image" also suggests a "numeral pattern" that is stopped and displayed by "holding variation". That is, when displaying the "special reserved image", the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects the "numeric pattern" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative pattern 41a in the "holding variation" based on the preliminary determination result.

For example, when the pre-determined result has the content shown in FIG. 15A, the "numeric symbol" indicating "2" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a is detected. Similarly, when the pre-determination result has the content shown in FIG. 15B, the “numeric design” indicating “4” which is stopped and displayed as the left decorative design 41a is detected, and the content shown in FIG. 15C. When it is, the "numeric symbol" indicating "7" which is stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a is detected.

Then, the number indicated by the detected "numeral symbol", that is, the number indicated by the "numeral symbol" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a in the "holding variation" is displayed by attaching it to the "special reserved image". More specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, the left-side number among the left and right (two) numbers attached to the “special reserved image” is displayed as a “decorative number”, which is stopped and displayed as the left decorative pattern 41a in the “holding variation”. "(7 in the figure). Then, in the case of displaying the "two-difference special reserved image", as shown in FIG. 19(a), the right side number of the left and right (two) numbers attached to the "special reserved image" is changed to the left side number. The number is 2 less than the number (5 in the figure). Further, in the case of displaying "1 difference special reserved image", as shown in FIG. 19(b), the right number out of the left and right (two) numbers attached to the "special reserved image" is changed to the left side. The number is one less than the number (6 in the figure). In addition, when displaying a "special hold image with 0 difference", the right side number among the left and right (two) numbers attached to the "special hold image" is made the same as the left side number (7 in the figure). To do.

By doing this, the left-side number among the left and right (two) numbers attached to the "special reserved image" suggests the "numeral pattern" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative pattern 41a in the "holding variation", Eventually, the "special hold image" will suggest the "numerical symbol" that is stopped and displayed by the "hold change".

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "numerical symbol" stopped and displayed by the "holding variation" is suggested by the display mode of the "special reserved image" (the number attached to the "special reserved image"). can do. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display mode of the "special reserved image" (the number attached to the "special reserved image"), and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Further, when the reach effect is performed by the "holding variation", the "numeral pattern" showing the same number is displayed as the left decorative pattern 41a and the right decorative pattern 41c. Therefore, the left-side number among the left and right (two) numbers attached to the "special reserved image" is the "numeral symbol" which is stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a and the right decorative symbol 41c in the reach effect of "suspend variation". Will be suggested. Therefore, the display mode of the "special reserved image" (the number attached to the "special reserved image") is "numeral pattern" ("numeral pattern" that constitutes the reach effect) that is stopped and displayed in the reach effect of "holding variation". ) Will be suggested.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "numerical symbol" (the "numerical symbol" that constitutes the reach demonstration) displayed in the reach effect of "holding variation" is displayed in the "special reserved image" display mode ("special It can be suggested by the number attached to the “holding image”. Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to the display mode of the "hold image", and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

G. Modification:
Next, a modified example will be described.
G-1. Modification 1:
In Modification 1, it is assumed that the "special reserved image" can be displayed in the following manner. In other words, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not to display the “special reserved image” when the preliminary determination result is stored in the “storage status reflecting area” (when the special drawing reservation is stored). decide. For example, by performing a predetermined lottery, it is determined whether or not to display the “special reserved image”.

Then, when it is determined to display the "special reserved image", it becomes a target to be suggested among the "numeral symbols" that are stopped and displayed as the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed in the "hold variation". A design (also referred to as "indication target decorative design" in this specification) is determined. For example, the "indication target decorative pattern" is determined by performing a predetermined lottery.

As a result, when all of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c are determined as the "indication target decorative pattern", as shown in FIG. 20, the "numerical pattern" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative pattern 41a in "holding change". ", a number indicating "Numerical symbol" that is stopped and displayed as a medium decoration symbol 41b with "Holding variation", and a number indicating "Numerical symbol" that is stopped and displayed as a right decorative symbol 41c with "Holding variation" Then, the "special reserved image" is displayed. For example, when the content of the preliminary determination result is the content shown in FIG. 15A, as shown in FIG. 20, the "numeral symbol" of "2" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a by "holding variation". "2", which is a number indicating "3," which is a number indicating the "numeral symbol" of "3", which is stopped and displayed as the middle decorative symbol 41b with "holding variation", "3", which is the right decorative symbol 41c with "holding variation" “6”, which is the number indicating the “numeric pattern” of “6” that is stopped and displayed, is added and the “special reserved image” is displayed. At this time, these numbers are arranged in order from the left in accordance with the order of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c.

Further, when the left decorative design 41a and the right decorative design 41c (two decorative designs) are determined as the "indication target decorative design", the "numerical design" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative design 41a in "holding change" The number shown, a number indicating the "number pattern" stopped and displayed as the right decorative pattern 41c with the "holding variation" is added, and the "special reserved image" is displayed. For example, when the content of the pre-determination result is the content shown in FIG. 15A, the number "2" is a number indicating the "numeral symbol" of "2" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a in the "holding change". ], "6", which is the number indicating the "numeral pattern" of "6" that is stopped and displayed as the right decorative symbol 41c in "Holding variation", is displayed, and the "special reserved image" is displayed. At this time, these numbers are arranged in order from the left in correspondence with the left decorative design 41a and the right decorative design 41c.

Further, when the left decorative design 41a (one decorative design) is determined as the "implication target decorative design", a number indicating the "numeral design" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative design 41a in "holding change" is attached. To display the "special reserved image". For example, when the content of the pre-determination result is the content shown in FIG. 15A, the number "2" is a number indicating the "numeral symbol" of "2" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a in the "holding change". Is added, and the "special reserved image" is displayed.

As described above, in the first modification, all or part of the “numerical symbol” that is stopped and displayed in the “holding variation” is displayed in the display mode of the “special reserved image” (the number attached to the “special reserved image”). Can be suggested. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display mode of the "special reserved image" (the number attached to the "special reserved image"), and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

G-2. Modification 2:
In the second modification, it is assumed that the “special reserved image” can be displayed in the following manner. That is, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220, when the preliminary determination result is stored in the “memory status reflecting area” (when special figure reservation is stored), first, whether or not the reach effect is performed by “holding change”. To judge. Then, when the reach effect is performed by the "holding change", it is determined whether or not the "special holding image" is displayed. For example, by performing a predetermined lottery, it is determined whether or not to display the “special reserved image”.

As a result, when it is determined to display the "special reserved image", the "special reserved image" indicating the "numeral symbol" that constitutes the reach effect by the "holding variation" is displayed. That is, a number indicating the "numeric symbol" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a in "Holding variation", a number that indicates the "numerical symbol" that is stopped and displayed as the right decorative symbol 41c in "Hold variation", "Special hold image" is displayed.

For example, when the content of the pre-determination result is the content shown in FIG. 15B, "4" is the number indicating the "numeral symbol" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a in "Holding variation". ], "4" which is the number indicating the "numeric symbol" of "4" which is stopped and displayed as the right decorative symbol 41c in "Holding variation" is displayed, and the "special reserved image" is displayed. Further, when the content of the preliminary determination result is the content shown in FIG. 15C, "7" is the number indicating the "numeral symbol" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a in "Hold change". , "7", which is the number indicating the "numeric symbol" of "7" stopped and displayed as the right decorative symbol 41c in "Holding variation", is displayed, and the "special reserved image" is displayed. At this time, these numbers are arranged in order from the left in correspondence with the left decorative design 41a and the right decorative design 41c.

As described above, in the modified example 2, when the reach effect is performed by the "holding variation", each of the "numeral symbols" displayed in the reach effect (the "numeral symbol" stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a, The “numeric pattern” that is stopped and displayed as the right decorative pattern 41c) can be suggested by the number (combination of numbers, display mode of “special reserved image”) indicated by the “special reserved image”. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the numbers (combination of numbers, display mode of the "special reserved image") indicated by the "special reserved image", and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Here, the configuration of the modification 2 can also be grasped as follows. That is, in Modification 2, the number (combination of numbers) attached to the "special hold image" suggests a number pattern that constitutes the reach effect of "hold change", which means that "hold change". It can be understood that the form of reach production is suggested. From this, the player can pay attention to the number (combination of numbers, display mode of the "special reserved image") indicated by the "special reserved image", and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

G-3. Modification 3:
In Modified Example 3, it is assumed that the “special reserved image” can be displayed in the following manner. That is, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not to change (change) the number attached to the "special reserved image" being displayed when displaying the "special reserved image" to which the number is attached. To do. For example, by performing a predetermined lottery, it is determined whether or not the number attached to the "special reserved image" being displayed is changed.

As a result, when it is decided to change the number attached to the "special reserved image" being displayed, the number attached to the "special reserved image" being displayed is changed (changed). For example, as shown in FIG. 21, the number "5" attached to the "special reserved image" being displayed is changed to "7".

Here, the number attached to the “special hold image” is a number that suggests the possibility that the reach effect is performed by the “hold change” and the “numeric pattern” that is stopped and displayed by the “hold change”. Therefore, the player pays attention to the number attached to the "special reserved image". In the third modification, since the number the player is paying attention to is changed (changed) in this way, the player is further made to pay attention to the number attached to the "special reserved image" (therefore, the changing mode of the number). Therefore, it becomes possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

G-4. Modification 4:
In Modification 4, it is assumed that the "special reserved image" can be displayed in the following manner. That is, also in the modification 4, it is possible to display the “two-difference special reserved image”, the “one-difference special reserved image”, and the “zero-difference special reserved image” described with reference to FIG.

In Modification 4, the display mode of these "special hold images" suggests that the big hit game may be executed as a result of the "hold change" (also called "big hit expectation" in this specification). I will.

That is, when the preliminary determination result is stored in the “storage status reflecting area” (when special figure suspension is stored), the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 firstly performs “suspend variation” based on the preliminary determination result. As a result, it is determined whether or not a big hit game is played. Then, the "hold image" is selected (determined) based on whether or not the big hit game is played as a result of the "hold variation", and the selected "hold image" is displayed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 22, when the big hit game is executed as a result of the "holding variation", the "0 difference special holding image" is displayed with the highest probability (for example, 40% probability), and At a high probability (for example, 30% probability), "1 difference special reserved image" is displayed, then at a high probability (for example, 20% probability) "2 difference special reserved image" is displayed, and The "normally reserved image" is displayed with a low probability (for example, a probability of 10%).

On the other hand, when the big hit game is not executed as a result of the "holding variation", the "normal holding image" is displayed with the highest probability (for example, 80% probability), and the next highest probability (for example, 10%). “Special hold image of 2 differences” is displayed with the probability of “1”, next “Special hold image of 1 difference” is displayed with the next highest probability (eg, 7% probability), and the lowest probability (eg, 3%) “Special hold image with 0 difference” is displayed with probability.

In this way, the possibility that the big hit game is executed as a result of the "holding variation" (big hit expectation) is the highest when the "special hold image of 0 difference" is displayed, and the "special hold image of 1 difference". Is displayed, the lower the order is when the “special difference image with one difference” is displayed, and the lowest is the case where the “normally reserved image” is displayed.

As described above, in the modified example 4, the possibility that a big hit game is performed as a result of the "holding variation" is a combination of numbers indicated by the "special holding image" (difference between two numbers, type of "special holding image", " The display mode of "special reserved image"). Therefore, the player can pay attention to the combination of the numbers (the difference between the two numbers, the type of the "special reserved image", and the display mode of the "special reserved image") indicated by the "special reserved image", which enhances the enjoyment of the game. It becomes possible.

Further, in Modification 4, the “0 difference special reserved image” having a larger jackpot expectation degree is displayed larger than the “2 difference special reserved image”, the “1 difference special reserved image”, and the “normal reserved image”. (Display size is large). By doing so, it is possible to further draw the player's attention to the combination of numbers indicated by the "special reserved image" (difference between two numbers, type of "special reserved image", display mode of "special reserved image"), and the game. It is possible to increase the interest.

G-5. Modification 5:
In the above-described embodiment and the modified examples 1 to 4, the mode of the pending change is suggested by the display mode of the "special pending image", but the mode of the "decorative pattern fluctuation" being executed is "the relevant image". May be indicated in the display mode.

That is, as shown in FIG. 23, it is possible to display a "special relevant image" that is a special image as the "special image". The “special relevant image” is a circular image showing a plurality (two in this case) of numbers (a circular image having a plurality of numbers). More specifically, similar to the “special reserved image” described with reference to FIG. 17, the “special relevant image” indicating two numbers (for example, 7 and 5) having a difference of 2 and the difference of 1 is 2 It is possible to display a "special target image" that indicates two numbers (for example, 7, 6) and a "special target image" that indicates a (same) number (for example, 7, 7) with a difference of 0. .

In the present specification, "a special special image showing two numbers having a difference of 2" is also expressed as "a special special image having a difference of two", and "special showing a two numbers having a difference of 1" The “specific image for special” is also referred to as “special differential image for 1 difference”, and the “special relevant image showing two numbers with 0 difference (same)” is “special differential image for 0 difference”. Is also expressed. In addition, a normal “corresponding image (simple circular image)” that is not these “special target images” is also expressed as “normal pertinent image”.

The "2 difference special relevant image" and the "1 difference special relevant image" are displayed in the same size as the "normal relevant image" (display size is the same), but "0 difference special relevant image" is displayed. The "use image" is displayed larger than the "2 difference special applicable image", "1 difference special applicable image", and "normal applicable image" (large display size). This makes it possible to make the “0 difference special relevant image” more noticeable than the “2 difference special relevant image”, the “1 difference special relevant image”, and the “normal relevant image”.

G-6. Modification 6:
When it is possible to display the “2 difference special applicable image”, the “1 difference special applicable image”, and the “0 difference special applicable image” as in Modification 5, these “special applicable images” can be displayed. The display mode of "image" may indicate that the reach effect may be executed (reach expectancy) in the "decorative pattern change" that is being executed.

That is, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not the reach effect is performed by the "decorative pattern change" being executed. Then, the "corresponding image" is selected (determined) based on whether or not the reach effect is performed by the "decorative pattern change" being executed, and the selected "corresponding image" is displayed.

For example, when the reach effect is executed by the “decorative pattern change” being executed, the “0 difference special relevant image” is displayed with the highest probability (for example, 40% probability), and the next highest probability ( For example, "1 difference special target image" is displayed with a probability of 30%, "2 difference special target image" is displayed with the next highest probability (for example, 20% probability), and the lowest probability (For example, the probability of 10%), "normally applicable image" is displayed.

On the other hand, if the reach effect is not executed in the "decorative pattern change" being executed, the "normal relevant image" is displayed with the highest probability (for example, 80% probability), and the next highest probability (for example, "2 difference special target image" is displayed with a probability of 10%, next "1 difference special target image" is displayed with a higher probability (for example, 7% probability), and the lowest probability ( For example, the “0 difference special image for special application” is displayed with a probability of 3%.

In this way, the possibility that the reach effect is executed by the "decorative pattern change" being executed (reach expectation level) is highest when the "special image for 0 difference" is displayed, and the "1 difference special" is displayed. When the "corresponding image for use" is displayed, the order becomes lower in the case where the "special target image with one difference" is displayed, and the case where the "normal target image" is displayed is lowest.

As described above, in the modified example 6, as the “corresponding image”, it is possible to display the “special pertinent image” indicating a plurality (two) of numbers. Then, the possibility that the reach effect is performed by the "decorative pattern change" being executed is determined by the combination of the numbers indicated by the "special applicable image" (the difference between the two numbers, the type of the "special applicable image", the "special applicable image"). Display mode of "for image"). Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the combination of numbers indicated by the "special relevant image" (difference between two numbers, type of "special relevant image", display mode of "special relevant image"), and the game is played. It is possible to increase the interest.

In Modification 6, the “0 difference special relevant image”, which has a higher reach expectation than the “2 difference special relevant image”, the “1 difference special relevant image”, and the “normal relevant image”. Is displayed large (display size is large). Therefore, it is possible to further draw the player's attention to the combination of numbers indicated by the "special applicable image" (difference between two numbers, type of "special applicable image", display mode of "special applicable image"). , It becomes possible to enhance the fun of playing games.

G-7. Modification 7:
In addition, the display mode of the "special relevant image" also suggests a "numeral pattern" that is stopped and displayed during the "decorative pattern change" that is being executed. That is, when displaying the "special relevant image", the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects the "numeral symbol" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a in the "decorative symbol variation" being executed.

Then, the number indicated by the detected "numeral symbol", that is, the number indicated by the "numeral symbol" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a in the "decorative symbol variation" being executed is attached to the "special relevant image". And display it. In detail, the left-side number among the left and right (two) numbers attached to the "special relevant image" is the "number pattern" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative pattern 41a in the "decorative pattern change" being executed. Use the numbers shown. When displaying the "special difference image for two", the right side number of the left and right (two) numbers attached to the "special difference image" is set to be two smaller than the left side number. .. In addition, when displaying the "special difference image for one difference", the right side number of the left and right (two) numbers attached to the "special difference image" is set to be one less than the left side number. .. Further, when displaying the "special difference image with 0 difference", the right-side number among the left and right (two) numbers attached to the "special relevant image" is made the same as the left number.

By doing this, the left-side number among the left and right (two) numbers attached to the "special relevant image" is the "number pattern" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative pattern 41a in the "decorative pattern change" being executed. This means that the "special pertinent image" indicates the "numeral symbol" that is stopped and displayed in the "decorative symbol variation" that is being executed.

As described above, in the modified example 7, the "numeric symbol" stopped and displayed in the "decorative symbol variation" being executed is displayed in the "special relevant image" (the number attached to the "special relevant image"). Can be suggested at. Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to the display mode of the "special relevant image" (the number attached to the "special relevant image"), and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, when the reach effect is performed in the "decorative pattern change" being executed, the "numeric symbol" indicating the same number is displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a and the right decorative symbol 41c. Therefore, of the left and right (two) numbers attached to the "special relevant image", the left side number is stopped and displayed as the left decorative pattern 41a and the right decorative pattern 41c in the reach effect of the "decorative pattern change" being executed. It will suggest the "numeral pattern" that is done. That is, the display mode of the "special applicable image" (the number attached to the "special applicable image") is the "numeric pattern" (reach effect It will suggest the "numerical pattern" that constitutes it.

In this way, in the modified example 7, the "numeric symbol" (the "numeric symbol" constituting the reach effect) displayed in the reach effect of the "decorative symbol change" being executed is displayed in the "special relevant image" ( It can be suggested by the number attached to the “special relevant image”. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display mode of the "image for use" and enhance the interest of the game.

G-8. Modification 8:
In Modified Example 8, it is assumed that the “special applicable image” can be displayed in the following manner. That is, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not to display the “special relevant image”. For example, by performing a predetermined lottery, it is determined whether or not to display the "special relevant image".

Then, when it is determined to display the "special relevant image", among the "numeral symbols" which are stopped and displayed as the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c which are stopped and displayed by the "decorative symbol change" being executed, The pattern to be suggested (decorative target decorative pattern) is determined. For example, the "indication target decorative pattern" is determined by performing a predetermined lottery.

As a result, when the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c (all the decorative patterns) are determined as the "indication target decorative pattern", the "decorative pattern change" being executed is stopped and displayed as the left decorative pattern 41a "number". Number showing "design", "decoration pattern change" in execution is stopped and displayed as a middle-decoration design 41b Number showing "number design", "decoration pattern change" in execution is displayed as a right-decoration design 41c A number indicating the "numeral pattern" is attached and the "special relevant image" is displayed. At this time, these numbers are arranged in order from the left in accordance with the order of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c.

Further, when the left decorative design 41a and the right decorative design 41c (two decorative designs) are determined as the "indication target decorative design", the display is stopped and displayed as the left decorative design 41a in the "decorative design variation" being executed. A number indicating the "numeric symbol", a number indicating the "numeric symbol" that is stopped and displayed as the right decorative symbol 41c in the "decorative symbol change" that is being executed, is attached, and the "special relevant image" is displayed. At this time, these numbers are arranged in order from the left in correspondence with the left decorative design 41a and the right decorative design 41c.

Further, when the left decorative design 41a is determined as the "implication target decorative design", a number indicating the "numeral design" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative design 41a in the "decorative design fluctuation" being executed is added, The "special relevant image" is displayed.

As described above, in the modified example 8, all or part of the “numeral pattern” that is stopped and displayed during the “decorative pattern change” that is being executed is changed to the display mode of the “special relevant image” (“special relevant image”). It can be suggested by the attached numbers). Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to the display mode of the "special relevant image" (the number attached to the "special relevant image"), and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

G-9. Modification 9:
In Modified Example 9, it is assumed that the “special relevant image” can be displayed in the following manner. That is, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not the reach effect is performed by the "decorative pattern change" being executed. Then, when the reach effect is performed in the "decorative pattern change" being executed, it is determined whether or not to display the "special relevant image". For example, by performing a predetermined lottery, it is determined whether or not to display the "special relevant image".

As a result, when it is decided to display the "special applicable image", the "special applicable image" that suggests the "numeral pattern" that constitutes the reach effect by the "decorative pattern change" being executed is displayed. .. That is, the number indicating the "numeric symbol" that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a in the "decorative symbol variation" that is being executed, and the "numerical symbol" that is stopped and displayed as the right decorative symbol 41c in the "decorative symbol variation" that is being executed. Is added to display the “special relevant image”. At this time, these numbers are arranged in order from the left in correspondence with the left decorative design 41a and the right decorative design 41c.

As described above, in the modified example 9, when the reach effect is performed by the "decorative pattern change" that is being executed, each of the "numeral patterns" displayed in the reach effect (the "number that is stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol 41a is displayed. The “design”, the “numeric design” stopped and displayed as the right decorative design 41c) can be suggested by the numbers (combination of numbers, display mode of the “special relevant image”) indicated by the “special relevant image”. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the number (combination of numbers, display mode of the "special target image") indicated by the "special target image", and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game. At this time, these numbers are arranged in order from the left in correspondence with the left decorative design 41a and the right decorative design 41c.

Here, the configuration of the modification 9 can also be grasped as follows. That is, in the modification 9, the numbers (combination of numbers) attached to the "special relevant image" suggest the number patterns that constitute the reach effect of the "decorative pattern change" being executed, which means that It can also be considered that it suggests the manner of the reach production of the "decorative pattern change" being executed. From this also, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the numbers (the combination of numbers, the display mode of the "special applicable image") indicated by the "special applicable image", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

G-10. Modification 10:
In Modified Example 10, it is assumed that the “special applicable image” can be displayed in the following manner. That is, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays the “special applicable image” with a number, whether or not to change (change) the number attached to the “special applicable image” being displayed. To decide. For example, by performing a predetermined lottery, it is determined whether or not the number attached to the “special relevant image” being displayed is changed. As a result, when it is determined to change the number attached to the "special applicable image" being displayed, the number attached to the "special applicable image" being displayed is changed (changed).

Here, the number attached to the "special relevant image" is the possibility that the reach effect is performed in the "decorative pattern change" being executed, or the "numerical pattern" that is stopped and displayed in the "decorative pattern change" being executed. It is a number that suggests. Therefore, the player pays attention to the number attached to the “special relevant image”. In the tenth modification, since the number the player is paying attention to is changed (fluctuated) in this way, the player is further focused on the number attached to the “special relevant image” (therefore, the changing mode of the number). It is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

G-11. Modification 11:
In Modification 11, it is assumed that the “special relevant image” can be displayed in the following manner. That is, also in the modification 11, it is possible to display the “two-difference special relevant image”, the “one-difference special relevant image”, and the “0-difference special relevant image”.

Then, in the modified example 11, the display mode of these "special relevant images" suggests the possibility that the jackpot game is executed as a result of the "decorative pattern change" being executed (jackpot expectation). ..

That is, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether or not the big hit game is performed as a result of the "decorative symbol variation" being executed. Then, the "corresponding image" is selected (determined) based on whether or not the big hit game is performed as a result of the "decorative pattern change" being executed, and the selected "corresponding image" is displayed.

For example, when the big hit game is executed as a result of the "decorative pattern change" being executed, the "0 difference special relevant image" is displayed with the highest probability (for example, 40% probability), and the next highest. The "1 difference special target image" is displayed with a probability (eg, 30% probability), the "2 difference special target image" is displayed with the next highest probability (eg, 20% probability), and The "normal relevant image" is displayed with a low probability (for example, 10% probability).

On the other hand, when the big hit game is not executed as a result of the "decorative pattern change" being executed, the "normal relevant image" is displayed with the highest probability (for example, 80% probability), and the next highest probability. (For example, 10% probability) "2 difference special relevant image" is displayed, next highest probability (7% probability), "1 difference special relevant image" is displayed, and lowest The “0 difference special relevant image” is displayed with a probability (for example, a probability of 3%).

In this way, the possibility that the big hit game will be executed as a result of the "decorative pattern change" being executed (the big hit expectation degree) is highest when the "special image for 0 difference" is displayed, and "1 difference". When the "special relevant image of" is displayed, the order becomes lower when "the special relevant image of one difference" is displayed, and the case where the "normal relevant image" is displayed is the lowest.

As described above, in the modified example 11, the possibility that the big hit game is performed as a result of the "decorative pattern change" being executed is a combination of the numbers indicated by the "special relevant image" (difference between two numbers, "special relevant"). It can be suggested by the type of "work image" and the display mode of "special work image"). Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the combination of numbers indicated by the "special relevant image" (difference between two numbers, type of "special relevant image", display mode of "special relevant image"), and the game is played. It is possible to increase the interest.

In Modification 11, the “0 difference special applicable image”, which has a larger jackpot expectation than the “2 difference special applicable image”, the “1 difference special applicable image”, and the “normal applicable image”. May be displayed large (display size is large). By doing so, the player can further be made to pay attention to the combination of numbers indicated by the “special relevant image” (difference between two numbers, type of “special relevant image”, display mode of “special relevant image”). It is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording of each claim without departing from the scope described in each claim, and a person skilled in the art can Improvements based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have can be appropriately added to the range that can be easily replaced.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 which gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall. I explained the example. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that gives a gaming advantage in a form different from the “payout of gaming balls”. For example, when a game ball enters the various entrances, the data indicating the amount of profit (amount of game value) corresponding to the game is stored, and thus the profit for the game (game The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that imparts (value) to a player, and in this case, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a pachinko machine of a type in which a game profit (game value) is given to a player as data, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game balls discharged to the back surface of the game board through various entrances or exits to the launch position and launch the game balls.

<Game machines A1 to A8 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiments>
The pachinko machine of the above-described embodiment can be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A8.

<Gaming machine A1>: Suggested by reserved image Acquisition means for acquiring acquisition information based on detection of a game ball,
Based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition unit, a decorative pattern changing unit capable of executing a decorative pattern change for variably displaying a plurality of decorative patterns,
When the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination as a result of the decorative symbol variation, a specific game executing means for executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is ready to enter,
Hold image display means capable of displaying a hold image indicating that the start of the decorative pattern variation is held,
Equipped with
The game machine characterized in that the reserved image display means is capable of displaying the reserved image in a mode that suggests a mode of the decorative pattern variation in which the start is suspended.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to suggest the mode of the decorative symbol variation whose start is suspended by the display mode of the suspended image. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display mode of the held image and enhance the interest of the game.

<Gaming machine A2>: Suggests a decorative pattern displayed in the reach effect. In the gaming machine A1,
In the decorative pattern change, it is possible to execute a reach effect in which one of the plurality of decorative patterns except one decorative pattern is displayed in a manner that can be the specific combination, and the one decorative pattern is variably displayed. Yes,
When the reach effect is performed by the decorative symbol variation in which the start is suspended, the reserved image display means can display the reserved image in a mode that suggests the decorative symbol displayed in the reach effect. A gaming machine characterized by being.

In such a gaming machine, when the reach effect is performed by the change of the decorative pattern whose start is suspended, the type of the decorative pattern displayed in the reach effect can be suggested by the display mode of the reserved image. That is, in the reach effect, a decorative pattern excluding one decorative pattern among a plurality of decorative patterns is displayed in a mode that can be the specific combination, and the type of the decorative pattern displayed in the mode that can be the specific combination is displayed. , Can be suggested by the display mode of the reserved image. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display mode of the held image and enhance the interest of the game.

<Gaming machine A3>: Suggests a plurality of decorative patterns displayed in the reach effect. In the gaming machine A2,
In the reach effect, a plurality of the decorative patterns are displayed,
The game machine characterized in that the held image display means is capable of displaying the held image in a mode that suggests each of the plurality of decorative symbols displayed in the reach effect.

In such a gaming machine, a plurality of decorative designs are displayed in the reach effect, and each of the plurality of decorative designs can be suggested by the display mode of the reserved image. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display mode of the held image and enhance the interest of the game.

<Gaming machine A4>: Suggest a numerical design In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A3,
In the decorative design variation, it is possible to display a numerical design showing a predetermined number as the plurality of decorative designs,
The game machine characterized in that the reserved image display means is capable of displaying the reserved image in a mode that suggests the numerical symbol displayed in the decorative symbol variation in which the start is suspended.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to display a numerical symbol in the decorative symbol fluctuation whose start is suspended, but this numerical symbol can be suggested in the display mode of the reserved image. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display mode of the held image and enhance the interest of the game.

<Gaming machine A5>: Change the suggested numerical design In gaming machine A4,
The game machine characterized in that the reserved image display means is capable of changing the numeral pattern suggested by the reserved image.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to display a numerical symbol indicating a predetermined numeral in the decorative symbol variation, and this numerical symbol can be suggested in the display mode of the reserved image. Then, it is possible to change the numerical design suggested by the reserved image. Therefore, it is possible to further draw the player's attention to the display mode (and thus the change mode) of the held image, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A6>: Hold image showing a combination of a plurality of numbers, mode suggestion of reach effect In the game machine A1,
In the decorative pattern change, it is possible to execute a reach effect in which one of the plurality of decorative patterns except one decorative pattern is displayed in a manner that can be the specific combination, and the one decorative pattern is variably displayed. Yes,
The reserved image display means can display an image showing a plurality of numbers as the reserved image,
The combination mode of the plurality of numbers indicated by the reserved image suggests a mode of the reach effect performed by the decorative symbol variation in which the start is suspended.

In such a gaming machine, an image showing a plurality of numbers can be displayed as the reserved image. Then, in the case where the reach effect is performed by the variation of the decorative pattern whose start is suspended, the manner of this reach effect can be suggested by the “combination manner of a plurality of numbers” indicated by the reserved image. Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to the "combination mode of a plurality of numbers" indicated by the reserved image, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

<Game machine A7>: Hold image showing a combination of a plurality of numbers, possibility suggestion of reach effect In the game machine A1,
In the decorative pattern change, it is possible to execute a reach effect in which one of the plurality of decorative patterns except one decorative pattern is displayed in a manner that can be the specific combination, and the one decorative pattern is variably displayed. Yes,
The reserved image display means can display an image showing a plurality of numbers as the reserved image,
The combination mode of the plurality of numbers indicated by the reserved image suggests that the reach effect may be performed by the decorative pattern variation in which the start is suspended.

In such a gaming machine, an image showing a plurality of numbers can be displayed as the reserved image. Then, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the reach effect is performed by the change in the decorative design whose start is suspended, by the “combination mode of a plurality of numbers” indicated by the suspended image. Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to the "combination mode of a plurality of numbers" indicated by the reserved image, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

<Gaming machine A8>: Larger when the numbers shown in the reserved image are a predetermined combination. In gaming machine A6 or gaming machine A7,
When the combination of the plurality of numbers shown by the holding image is a predetermined combination, the held image is displayed larger than when the combination of the plurality of numbers shown by the holding image is not the predetermined combination A gaming machine characterized by being played.

In such a gaming machine, when the combination of a plurality of numbers indicated by the hold image is a predetermined combination, the held image is larger than when the combination of a plurality of numbers indicated by the hold image is not the predetermined combination. Is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to further draw the player's attention to the “combination mode of a plurality of numbers” indicated by the reserved image, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machines B1 to B8 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned embodiments>
The pachinko machine of the above-described embodiment can be regarded as the following gaming machines B1 to B8.

<Game machine B1>: Suggestion in the relevant image Acquisition means for acquiring acquisition information based on detection of a game ball,
Based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition unit, a decorative pattern changing unit capable of executing a decorative pattern change for variably displaying a plurality of decorative patterns,
When the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination as a result of the decorative symbol variation, a specific game executing means for executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is ready to enter,
The relevant image display means capable of displaying the relevant image indicating that the decorative symbol variation is being executed,
Equipped with
A game machine characterized in that the target image display means can display the target image in a mode that suggests a mode of the decorative pattern variation that is being executed.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to suggest the manner of variation of the decorative pattern being executed by the display manner of the relevant image. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display mode of the relevant image, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Gaming machine B2>: Suggests a decorative pattern displayed in the reach effect. In the gaming machine B1,
In the decorative pattern change, it is possible to execute a reach effect in which one of the plurality of decorative patterns except one decorative pattern is displayed in a manner that can be the specific combination, and the one decorative pattern is variably displayed. Yes,
The relevant image display means, when the reach effect is performed due to the change in the decorative symbol being executed, can display the relevant image in a mode that suggests the decorative symbol displayed in the reach effect. A gaming machine characterized by.

In such a gaming machine, when the reach effect is performed by the change in the decorative pattern being executed, the type of the decorative pattern displayed in the reach effect can be suggested by the display mode of the relevant image. That is, in the reach effect, a decorative pattern excluding one decorative pattern among a plurality of decorative patterns is displayed in a mode that can be the specific combination, and the type of the decorative pattern displayed in the mode that can be the specific combination is displayed. Can be suggested by the display mode of the relevant image. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display mode of the relevant image, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Gaming machine B3>: Suggests a plurality of decorative patterns displayed in the reach effect. In the gaming machine B2,
In the reach effect, a plurality of the decorative patterns are displayed,
The game image display means is capable of displaying the work image in a mode that suggests each of the plurality of decorative patterns displayed in the reach effect.

In such a gaming machine, a plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in the reach effect, and each of the plurality of decorative symbols can be suggested by the display mode of the relevant image. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display mode of the relevant image, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Gaming machine B4>: Suggest a numerical design In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B3,
In the decorative design variation, it is possible to display a numerical design showing a predetermined number as the plurality of decorative designs,
The aforesaid image display means is capable of displaying the aforesaid image in a mode that suggests the numerical symbol displayed in the decorative symbol variation that is being executed.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to display a numerical symbol in the decorative symbol variation that is being executed, and this numerical symbol can be suggested in the display mode of the relevant image. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display mode of the relevant image, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Gaming machine B5>: Change the suggested numerical design In gaming machine B4,
The game image display means is capable of changing the numeral pattern suggested by the work image.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to display a numerical symbol indicating a predetermined numeral in the decorative symbol variation, and this numerical symbol can be suggested in the display mode of the relevant image. Then, it is possible to change the numerical pattern suggested by the relevant image. Therefore, it is possible to further draw the player's attention to the display mode (and thus the change mode) of the target image, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Gaming machine B6>: The relevant image showing a combination of a plurality of numbers, a mode suggestion of reach production In the gaming machine B1,
In the decorative pattern change, it is possible to execute a reach effect in which one of the plurality of decorative patterns except one decorative pattern is displayed in a manner that can be the specific combination, and the one decorative pattern is variably displayed. Yes,
The relevant image display means can display an image showing a plurality of numbers as the relevant image,
A game machine characterized in that the combination mode of the plurality of numbers indicated by the relevant image suggests a mode of the reach effect performed by the decorative pattern change being executed.

In such a gaming machine, an image showing a plurality of numbers can be displayed as the target image. Then, when the reach effect is performed due to the variation of the decorative pattern being executed, the aspect of the reach effect can be suggested by the “combination aspect of a plurality of numbers” indicated by the relevant image. Therefore, the player can be focused on the “combination mode of a plurality of numbers” indicated by the relevant image, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

<Gaming machine B7>: the relevant image showing a combination of a plurality of numbers, suggesting the possibility of reach production In the gaming machine B1,
In the decorative pattern change, it is possible to execute a reach effect in which one of the plurality of decorative patterns except one decorative pattern is displayed in a manner that can be the specific combination, and the one decorative pattern is variably displayed. Yes,
The relevant image display means can display an image showing a plurality of numbers as the relevant image,
The combination machine of the plurality of numbers indicated by the relevant image suggests the possibility that the reach effect may be performed by the change in the decorative pattern being executed.

In such a gaming machine, an image showing a plurality of numbers can be displayed as the target image. Then, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the reach effect is performed due to the change in the decorative pattern being executed, by the “combination mode of a plurality of numbers” indicated by the relevant image. Therefore, the player can be focused on the “combination mode of a plurality of numbers” indicated by the relevant image, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

<Gaming machine B8>: Larger when the numbers indicated by the relevant image are a predetermined combination. In gaming machine B6 or gaming machine B7,
The case where the combination of the plurality of numbers indicated by the work image is a predetermined combination is more than the case where the combination of the plurality of numbers indicated by the work image is not the predetermined combination A game machine characterized by a large display.

In such a gaming machine, the case where the combination of the plurality of numbers indicated by the target image is a predetermined combination is more than the case where the combination of the plurality of numbers indicated by the target image is not the predetermined combination. The image is displayed large. Therefore, it is possible to further draw the player's attention to the “combination mode of a plurality of numbers” indicated by the target image, and it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine used in a gaming hall.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko machine (gaming machine), 20... Gaming board, 28... Big winning opening (variable ball entrance), 40... Performance opening, 41... Performance display device, 200... Main control board, 201... CPU (acquisition) Means, specific game execution means), 203... RAM, 220... Sub control board, 221... CPU (decorative pattern changing means, reserved image display means, relevant image display means).

Claims (8)

Acquisition means for acquiring the acquisition information based on the detection of the game ball,
Based on the acquisition information acquired by the acquisition unit, a decorative pattern changing unit capable of executing a decorative pattern change for variably displaying a plurality of decorative patterns,
When the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination as a result of the decorative symbol variation, a specific game executing means for executing a specific game in which the variable entrance is ready to enter,
Hold image display means capable of displaying a hold image indicating that the start of the decorative pattern variation is held,
Equipped with
The game machine characterized in that the reserved image display means is capable of displaying the reserved image in a mode that suggests a mode of the decorative pattern variation in which the start is suspended. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the decorative pattern change, it is possible to execute a reach effect in which one of the plurality of decorative patterns except one decorative pattern is displayed in a manner that can be the specific combination, and the one decorative pattern is variably displayed. Yes,
When the reach effect is performed by the decorative symbol variation in which the start is suspended, the reserved image display means can display the reserved image in a mode that suggests the decorative symbol displayed in the reach effect. A gaming machine characterized by being. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
In the reach effect, a plurality of the decorative patterns are displayed,
The game machine characterized in that the held image display means is capable of displaying the held image in a mode that suggests each of the plurality of decorative symbols displayed in the reach effect. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
In the decorative design variation, it is possible to display a numerical design showing a predetermined number as the plurality of decorative designs,
The game machine characterized in that the reserved image display means is capable of displaying the reserved image in a mode that suggests the numerical symbol displayed in the decorative symbol variation in which the start is suspended. In the game machine according to claim 4,
The game machine characterized in that the reserved image display means is capable of changing the numeral pattern suggested by the reserved image. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the decorative pattern change, it is possible to execute a reach effect in which one of the plurality of decorative patterns except one decorative pattern is displayed in a manner that can be the specific combination, and the one decorative pattern is variably displayed. Yes,
The reserved image display means can display an image showing a plurality of numbers as the reserved image,
The combination mode of the plurality of numbers indicated by the reserved image suggests a mode of the reach effect performed by the decorative symbol variation in which the start is suspended. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the decorative pattern change, it is possible to execute a reach effect in which one of the plurality of decorative patterns except one decorative pattern is displayed in a manner that can be the specific combination, and the one decorative pattern is variably displayed. Yes,
The reserved image display means can display an image showing a plurality of numbers as the reserved image,
The combination mode of the plurality of numbers indicated by the reserved image suggests that the reach effect may be performed by the decorative pattern variation in which the start is suspended. In the gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7,
When the combination of the plurality of numbers shown by the holding image is a predetermined combination, the held image is displayed larger than when the combination of the plurality of numbers shown by the holding image is not the predetermined combination A gaming machine characterized by being played.

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