JP2021065286A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can suppress the reduction in the operation rate even when the over-winning occurs.SOLUTION: A game machine executes a specific performance when over-winning occurs. Here, even if a game ball is detected by detection means in such a state that acquisition information of an upper limit number is stored, the detection becomes the over-winning and new acquisition information is not stored. Therefore, a general player tends to stop shooting of the game balls in such a state that the acquisition information of the upper limit number is stored, and in this case, an operation rate of the game machine is reduced. However, the game machine executes the specific performance when the over-winning occurs. Therefore, the game machine can realize the novel game property that allows a player to aim at the occurrence of the over-winning. Consequently, the operation rate of the game machine can be increased.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.

A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board is known. In such a gaming machine, acquired information (special figure hold) can be stored based on the detection of the game ball (entry into the starting port), and identification information (special symbol) is stored based on the stored acquired information. The fluctuation display of.

Further, in such a gaming machine, even if the gaming ball is detected (even if the gaming ball enters the starting port) in the state where the acquisition information of the upper limit number is stored, the detection becomes an over prize. , Newly acquired information is not stored. As a result, the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information does not increase (Patent Document 1). Therefore, a general player tends to stop firing a game ball in a state where the acquisition information of the upper limit number is stored in order to avoid over winning.

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However, if the player stops firing the game ball in order to avoid over-winning, there is a problem that the operating rate of the game machine is lowered.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in an operating rate even if an over-winning occurs.

In order to solve at least a part of the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following configuration. That is,
A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
Detection means to detect the game ball,
Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means, and
Based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, the identification information changing means that changes the identification information, which is a variable display of the identification information, and the identification information changing means.
With
The acquired information storage means does not store new acquired information even if an over-winning occurs, which is the detection of a game ball by the detection means when the upper limit number of acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means. And
It is characterized in that a specific effect can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A reach effect executing means capable of executing a reach effect is provided at least in a part of the case where the identification information is changed.
It may be possible to execute the specific effect based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the reach effect.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A reach effect executing means capable of executing a reach effect is provided at least in a part of the case where the identification information is changed.
A predetermined lottery can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the reach effect.
If the predetermined lottery is won, the specific effect is executed.
The reach effect executing means can execute at least the first reach effect and the second reach effect as the reach effect.
The winning probability of the predetermined lottery may be higher during the execution of the first reach effect than during the execution of the second reach effect.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The identification information variation means can at least execute a specific variation as the identification information variation, and is capable of executing the specific variation.
It may be possible to execute the specific effect based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the specific variation.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
The identification information variation means can at least execute a specific variation as the identification information variation, and is capable of executing the specific variation.
A predetermined lottery can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the specific variation.
If the predetermined lottery is won, the specific effect is executed.
The identification information changing means can execute at least the first specific variation and the second specific variation as the specific variation.
The winning probability of the predetermined lottery may be higher during the execution of the first specific variation than during the execution of the second specific variation.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
Before the number of times the over-winning occurs in a predetermined period reaches the specified number of times, as the specific effect, it is possible to execute a first specific effect that changes the display mode of the displayed image according to the number of times the over-winning occurs. Yes,
When the number of over-winning occurrences in the predetermined period reaches the specified number of times, it is possible to execute the second specific effect as the specific effect, which changes the display mode of the image changed in the first specific effect to the specific mode. May be.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
It is possible to execute an image change effect that gradually changes the display mode of the displayed image.
When the over-winning occurs in the state where the image change effect is performed, it may be possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the image changed by the image change effect to the specific mode as the specific effect. ..

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the gaming machine,
A performance setting means for setting one of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall, and a performance setting means for setting one performance.
With
The specific effect may be an effect that suggests the performance set by the performance setting means.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate even if an over-winning occurs.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board of this Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the segment display part of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the number of round games in the jackpot game of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state after the end of the big hit game of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display content of the effect display device 41 of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing which is executed by the CPU of the main control board of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which conceptually shows the variation pattern selection table of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of the variation pattern selection table of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process executed by the CPU of the sub-control board of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process corresponding to the receive command of the CPU of the sub-control board of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode that the pending change effect of this Example is performed. It is explanatory drawing which conceptually shows "holding attribute storage area" of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode that the hold image is displayed reflecting the content of the "hold attribute storage area" of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the hold attribute storage process executed by the CPU of the sub-control board of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the probability of displaying the normal hold image and change hold image of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the probability that the change destination color is determined about the change hold image of this Example. It is a flowchart which shows the hold change effect processing executed by the CPU of the sub-control board of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode that the hold change effect is performed about the hold image which the change destination color of this Example is "blue". It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode that the hold change effect is performed about the hold image which the change destination color of this Example is "green". It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode that the hold change effect is performed about the hold image which the change destination color of this Example is "red". It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode that the number-of-times increasing effect which "the image which shows the effect button 10a" of the modification 3 increase is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode that the "image which shows the effect button 10a" which increased by the number-of-times increase effect of the modification 3 decreases. It is explanatory drawing which shows the settable performance of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 5.

In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an example in which the present invention is applied to a type of pachinko machine (game machine) called "seven machine" or "digipachi" will be described. In the embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the right side is expressed as "right" and the left side is expressed as "left" when facing the front of the pachinko machine.

Further, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board composition:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game content:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Hold change production based on over winning:
E-1. Over prize:
E-2. Display pending images:
E-3. Pending attribute amnestics:
E-4. Hold change production processing:
F. Modification example:
F-1. Modification 1:
F-2. Modification 2:
F-3. Modification 3:
F-4. Modification 4:
F-5. Modification 5 (suggestion of performance during setting):
F-5-1. Performance setting function:
F-5-2. Performance suggestion production:

A. Pachinko machine equipment configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of the 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 with respect to 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 (left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is rotatably supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-shaped members, and forms an 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 portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). A small window portion 4c is formed in the lower right of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted in the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display portion of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window portion 4c (transparent plate 4d). As will be described in detail later, the segment display unit is a display unit that displays information related to the 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 on the left and right upper sides of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a lower speaker 6b is provided on the lower front surface of the lower part of the main body frame 2. These upper lamps 5a, right side lamps 5b, left side lamps 5c, upper speakers 6a, and lower speakers 6b are driven in order to enhance the effect of the game.

An upper dish portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. The upper plate portion 7 stores game balls rented out via 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 rented 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 on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation axis of the launch handle 9 is connected to a launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the back side of the launch handle 9. A game ball stored in the upper plate portion 7 is supplied to the launcher unit 261. When the player rotates the launch handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launcher unit 261 and the launch motor built in the launcher unit 261 rotates to launch the game ball with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle. To.

Further, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate 7, and a pushing operation or a rotation operation (rotating operation) by the player is provided on the left side of the lower plate 8. A jog shuttle 10b capable of performing is provided. Each of these effect buttons 10a and jog shuttle 10b is an effect operation unit (operation unit) operated by the player, and when the player operates the effect button 10a and the jog shuttle 10b 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, a substantially circular gaming region 21 is formed in the center of the gaming board 20. The game ball launched 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 down 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 the game area 21 is also visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a.

At the substantially center of the game area 21, an effect opening 40, which is an opening decorated on the peripheral edge, is provided, and behind the effect opening 40, an effect display configured by a liquid crystal display is provided. The device 41 is provided. Various images for the effect 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 ball entry port is unchanged (constant), and the first start port 24 is a start port where 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 port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the first starting port 24, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the first starting port 24.

Further, below the first start port 24 in the game area 21, a second start port 25, which is a ball entry port (starting port) in which the possibility of entering the game ball changes, is provided. That is, the second starting port 25 is provided with an opening / closing door 26 that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening / closing door 26 is substantially upright to close the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball cannot enter (or is difficult to enter). The state can be changed to an open state in which the opening / closing door 26 rotates to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball can enter (or easily enter). FIG. 2 shows how 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, a normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), and the passage of a game ball is detected inside the normal symbol operating gate 27. 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, a large winning opening 28 (variable ball entry opening) having a large opening in a substantially rectangular shape is provided. The large winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 that can rotate in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. The opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright and the game ball cannot enter the closed state, and the opening / closing door 29 is the pachinko machine. It is possible to change to an open state (a state in which a ball can be entered) in which a game ball can enter by rotating to the front side of 1. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the large winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 28 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A large winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the large winning opening 28, and it is possible to detect a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 28.

Further, around each of the above-mentioned game devices, a general entry port 30 through which the game ball can enter, a windmill type wheel 31 that affects the flow path of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided. Has been done. Further, two out ports 33 are provided at the lowermost part of the game area 21 and at the lower left and lower right of the second starting port 25, and the first starting port 24 and the second starting port 25 described above are provided. The game balls that have not entered either the large winning opening 28 or the general entering opening 30 are discharged from the out opening 33 to the back side of the game board 20.

A game ball flowing down the left region of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24 described above. On the other hand, a game ball flowing down the right area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) can enter the second start port 25, the normal symbol operation gate 27, and the large winning opening 28 (the effect display device 41). Or passable). In the following, firing a game ball so as to flow down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also referred to as “left-handed”, and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). Launching a game ball so as to flow down the area to the right of is also referred to as "right-handed". In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters any of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, and the general ball entry port 30, three game balls are sent to the player. When the game balls are paid out and the game balls enter the large winning opening 28, 10 game balls are paid out to the player.

At the lower right of the game area 21 on the game board 20, a segment display unit 50 that displays information related to the game by combining LEDs is provided. The segment display unit 50 is visually recognized by the player through the small window unit 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. The detailed display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described in the “B. Game contents” column described later.

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 a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, a relay terminal board, and the like. Specifically, for displaying images and outputting audio under the control of the main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, the sub control board 220 that controls the control related to the production of the game, and the sub control board 220. An image / audio 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 rental and payout of the game balls. It is composed of a launch control board 260 and the like that control the launch of the game ball. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical calculations and calculation calculations (CPU 201, 221 and 231 in FIG. 3) and a ROM that stores various programs and data executed by the CPU (ROM 202, 222 in FIG. 3). , 232, etc.), RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, input / output circuits, and other peripheral LSIs are connected to each other by a bus. Has been done.

The main control board 200 includes a first start port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 24, and a second start port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 25. A large winning opening sensor 28s that detects a game ball that has entered the large winning opening 28, a gate sensor 27s that detects a game ball that passes through a normal symbol operating gate, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives an input of a game ball detection signal from the first start port sensor 24s, the second start port sensor 25s, the grand prize opening sensor 28s, the gate sensor 27s, etc., the detection signal is input. The command corresponding to the sensor is transmitted to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like.

Further, on the main control board 200, a starting port solenoid 26m for causing the opening / closing door 26 provided in the second starting port 25 to perform an opening / closing operation (for keeping the second starting port 25 in an open state and a closed state). Also, the opening / closing door 29 provided in the large winning opening 28 is connected to the large winning opening solenoid 29m (to open and close the large winning opening 28), the segment display unit 50, and the like. Has been done. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals toward the starting port solenoid 26m, the winning opening solenoid 29m, and the segment display unit 50.

The image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 analyzes the contents of the commands and performs a game effect according to the contents. That is, an output image and a command for designating the output sound are transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, and the upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, and the left side lamp 5c (hereinafter,) are transmitted to the lamp control board 226. By transmitting a command for designating the light emission pattern of "various lamps 5a to 5c"), the game is produced. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button 10a and the jog shuttle 10b (effect operation units 10a and 10b) via the effect operation board 228, the CPU 221 performs a game effect corresponding to the operation. Do.

The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 236, and an audio ROM 237 in addition to the CPU 231 and the ROM 232 and the RAM 233. Further, an effect display device 41, an amplifier board 224 for amplifying sound, and the like are connected to the image / sound control board 230.

When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub control board 220, the CPU 231 instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, moving image data, etc.) 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. When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub control board 220, the CPU 231 reads the audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 237, and transmits the audio based on the audio data via the amplifier board 224. Output is performed from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter, also referred to as "various speakers 6a, 6b").

A ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper plate portion 7, a card unit 242 juxtaposed with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like are connected to the payout control board 240. 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 rent out the game ball while communicating data with the payout control board 240. Further, when a payout command for instructing the payout of the game ball is received from the main control board 200, the payout motor 243 is driven to pay out the game ball.

Further, the launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the launch control board 260 detects that the launch motor 262 for launching the game ball and the player are touching the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 and 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 provide a game ball with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. Fire.

B. Contents of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the launch handle 9 is rotated while 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, and FIG. 2 is used. It is fired in the game area 21 described above. Since the strength with which the game ball is launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9, the player can change the rotation angle of the launch handle 9 to allow the player to flow the game ball down to a desired region. For example, a game ball is fired (left-handed) so as to flow down the left area of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), or the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41). The game ball can be fired (right-handed) so as to flow down the area of the other side.

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, a left-handed game ball can enter the first starting port 24. When a left-handed game ball enters the first start port 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a miss based on the determination random number. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as "first special symbol") is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed. Further, as described above with reference to FIG. 2, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When a right-handed game ball enters the second start port 25 and the entered game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 25s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a jackpot determination random number described later) is acquired. Then, a jackpot determination is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a miss based on the determination random number. Then, based on the result of this jackpot determination, the second special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as "second special symbol") is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed. Here, the first special drawing and the second special drawing will be described.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged explanatory view showing the segment display unit 50. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player displays the segment through the small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. The unit 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Eight LEDs are arranged on each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter, when they are not particularly distinguished, collectively referred to as "special symbols") are obtained by switching the LED that lights up among the eight LEDs in each display unit. The variable display is performed, and the stop display is performed by setting a predetermined LED among the eight LEDs to be lit. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 101 types of symbols of jackpot symbols 1 to 100 and missed symbols 101 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and jackpot symbols 201 to 300 and missed symbols can be displayed as the second special symbol. It is possible to stop and display 101 types of symbols of 301. Further, the types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of the LEDs to be lit. If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the first starting port 24 (hereinafter, also referred to as "big hit determination for the first special figure") is a jackpot, the first special figure is the jackpot symbol 1 to If any of 100 is displayed as a stop and the result of the jackpot determination for the first special figure is out of order, the first special figure is stopped and displayed in the out-of-order symbol 101. If the result of the jackpot determination based on the game ball entering the second starting port 25 (hereinafter, also referred to as "big hit determination for the second special figure") is a jackpot, the second special figure is the jackpot symbol. If any of 201 to 300 is displayed as a stop and the result of the jackpot determination for the second special figure is wrong, the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the 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 missed symbol, the stopped displayed symbol is stopped and displayed until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped displayed symbol. Display to be maintained (hereinafter also referred to as "confirmed display"). In the following, a game from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the end of the variable display after the lapse of a predetermined fluctuation time and the confirmation display of the special symbol as a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol, that is, one time. The game until the result of the variable display is obtained is also referred to as a "design variable game".

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

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games in one big hit game differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol displayed as stopped. That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 1 to 50 (when the first special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol, there is a 50% probability). When a 4-round jackpot game is performed in which 4 round games are performed and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 51 to 90 (40 when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol). (With a probability of%), if a 6-round jackpot game is performed in which 6 round games are performed and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 91 to 94 (the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol). If a 7-round jackpot game is played in which 7 rounds are played (with a probability of 4%), and the first special figure is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol 95 to 100 (the first special figure is There is a 6% chance that the jackpot symbol will stop and display), and a 16-round jackpot game will be played, in which 16 rounds will be played. Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 201 to 250 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol, there is a 50% probability). If a 4-round jackpot game is played and the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbols 251 to 290 (with a 40% probability if the second special figure is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol), a 6-round jackpot game Is performed, and if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 291 to 294 (the probability of 4% if the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol), a 7-round jackpot game is performed. When the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol 295-300 (when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, there is a 6% probability), a 16-round big hit game is performed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one round game ends when 10 game balls enter (10 counts) or 30 seconds have passed, so that in most cases, one round is performed. In the game, 100 game balls (10 counts x 10 payouts) are paid out. Therefore, as a matter of course, the big hit game with a large number of round games pays out more game balls to the player than the big hit game with a small number of round games. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to perform a big hit game with a larger number of round games. It should be noted that this can be regarded as being able to execute a plurality of jackpot games (specific games) having different degrees of advantage for the player.

During the execution of the jackpot game described above, the type (number of round games) of the jackpot game being executed is displayed on the round display unit 55 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display unit 55, and in this round display unit 55, the left LED of the three LEDs is turned on to perform a four-round jackpot game. The LED inside indicates that the 6-round jackpot game is being executed, and the LED on the right indicates that the 7-round jackpot game is being executed. By turning on all three LEDs, it is indicated that the 16-round jackpot game is being executed.

<Holding special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting port 24, the jackpot determination and the variation display for the first special figure are performed as described above, but in these jackpot determination and the variation display, the game ball is the first starting port 24. The determined random number obtained is temporarily stored as the first special figure hold, instead of being performed immediately after entering the ball. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination and the variation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure hold. Such first special figure reservation is stored up to four. The stored number of the first special figure hold (the number of the first special figure hold) is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 53 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure holding display unit 53, and one LED out of the two LEDs is arranged in the first special figure holding display unit 53. By turning on, it indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 1, and by turning on 2 LEDs, it indicates that the number of 1st special figure hold is 2, and 1 LED blinks. By doing so, it is shown that the number of 1st special figure holdings is 3, and by blinking the 2 LEDs, it is shown that the number of 1st special figure holdings is 4.

Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, the jackpot determination and the variation display for the second special figure are performed as described above, but the game ball also starts the second in these jackpot determinations and the variation display. It is not performed immediately after entering the mouth 25, but the acquired determination random number is temporarily stored as the second special figure hold. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination and the variation display of the second special figure are performed based on the stored second special figure hold. Such second special figure reservation is also stored up to four. The stored number of the second special figure hold (the number of the second special figure hold) is displayed on the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure holding display unit 54, and in the second special figure holding display unit 54, one LED out of the two LEDs is arranged. By turning on, it indicates that the number of 2nd special figure hold is 1, and by turning on 2 LEDs, it indicates that the number of 2nd special figure hold is 2, and 1 LED blinks. By doing so, it is shown that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 3, and by blinking the 2 LEDs, it is shown that the number of 2nd special figure holdings is 4.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold and the second special symbol hold are stored during the variable display of any special symbol, the final display of any special symbol, or the big hit game. Even if it is done, the jackpot judgment and fluctuation display related to these holds will not be performed. In addition, when only the first special figure hold is stored out of 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 that are stored first are stored. A variable display is performed, but if the 2nd special figure hold is memorized, the jackpot judgment and the jackpot determination related to the 2nd special figure hold memorized first are performed regardless of whether the 1st special figure hold is memorized or not. The variable display of the second special figure is performed. That is, the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner in preference to the first special figure (it has a so-called priority variable function of the second special figure). Further, in the present specification, when the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special figure hold".

<Variable display of normal symbols, games per ordinary symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol actuating gate 27 allows a right-handed game ball to pass through. When the right-handed game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (a judgment random number for hitting a normal figure described later) is acquired and used as the judgment random number. Based on this, the normal figure hit determination is performed to determine whether the normal figure hit or not. Then, based on the result of this normal symbol hit determination, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a normal figure display unit 56 for displaying a normal symbol, and the normal figure display unit 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal symbol is variablely displayed by switching the LED that is lit among the two LEDs on the normal figure display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed by setting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs to be lit. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are two types of normal symbols, a "normal symbol" in which the left LED is lit and a "normal symbol" in which the right LED is lit. It is possible to stop and display the design of. If the result of the normal symbol hit judgment is a normal symbol hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol, and if the result of the normal symbol hit judgment is out of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol. Will be done. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol or a missed symbol, a display (confirmation display) is performed in which the stopped display state of the symbol is maintained until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped display symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal symbol, the normal symbol hit game is performed in which the second start port 25 is closed after the second start port 25 is opened.

<Holding ordinary symbols>
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol hit determination and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol are performed, but these normal symbol hit determination and the variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27. Instead of being performed, the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal figure hit determination and the variation display of the normal symbol are performed based on the stored normal figure hold. Such a normal figure hold is also stored up to a maximum of four. The stored number of the normal figure hold (the number of the normal figure hold) is displayed on the normal figure hold display unit 57 of the segment display unit 50. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the normal figure hold display unit 57, and one of the two LEDs is turned on in the normal figure hold display unit 57. Indicates that the number of reserved figures is one, and lighting two LEDs indicates that the number of reserved figures is two, and blinking one LED indicates that the number of pending figures is two. It indicates that there are three, and blinking the two LEDs indicates that the number of reserved figures is four. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the holding of the normal symbol is stored, if it is not in the variable display of the normal symbol, the confirmed display of the normal symbol, or the game per normal symbol, it is the first. Judgment of hitting the stored normal figure related to the holding of the normal figure and variable display of the normal symbol are performed.

<Game state>
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination (also referred to as “big hit probability” in the present specification) and the insertion of the game ball into the second starting port 25. The gaming state related to the ball frequency is appropriately set. Of these, the gaming state related to the jackpot probability is set to "a low probability state in which the jackpot probability is low" or "a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state". Further, the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is "a non-electric support state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is low" or "to the second starting port 25". It is set to the "electric support state" in which the game ball enters frequently.

The setting mode of the game state described above will be described with reference to FIG. Since these game states are set after the jackpot game is completed, FIG. 6 also reprints the number of round games described above with reference to FIG. Further, in FIG. 6, the "high probability number" is the number of symbol variation games (variation display of special symbols) that can be executed in a state where a high probability state is set, and the "electric support number" is an electric support. This is the number of symbol variation games (special symbol variation display) that can be executed while the support state is set.

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

If the symbol variation game (variation display of a special symbol) is performed 6 times after the high probability number is set to 6, the high probability state ends and the electric support state is set and the low probability state is set. Is set. In addition, if the same number of symbol variation games (special symbol variation display) as the number of times of electric support is performed after the number of times of electric support is set 25 times, 50 times, and 100 times, the electric support state ends. Non-electric support state is set. Since the electric support state is more advantageous than the non-electric support state for the player, it is possible to expect the player to set a larger number of electric support times.

Here, the segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 indicating that the above-mentioned electric support state is being set. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged on the electric support display unit 58, and while the electric support state is being set, the electric support state is set by turning on these three LEDs. Indicates that it is inside. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 59 indicating that right-handed operation is performed. During the setting of the electric support state, the game ball frequently enters the second starting port 25, and the right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. Therefore, the electric support state is set. It is beneficial for the player to hit right inside. Further, since the right-handed game ball can enter the big winning opening 28, it is beneficial for the player to hit the right-handed ball even during the big hit game. Therefore, during the setting of the electric support state and the big hit game, it is shown that the right-handed hitting is performed by turning on the two LEDs arranged on the right-handed hitting display unit 59. In the non-electric support state, a game in which the game ball is inserted into the first starting port 24 is performed, so that a left-handed hit is performed.

<Display contents of the 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, various images are displayed on the effect display device 41 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 (hereinafter, also referred to as “design variation effect”) that matches the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure or the second special figure is performed. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), the effect display device 41 starts the variation display of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. To do. After that, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in various ways until the variation time of the special symbol elapses. Then, the variation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is terminated in synchronization with the end timing of the variation 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 design in which nine numbers from "1" to "9" are designed as a decorative design.

FIG. 7A conceptually shows how the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner all at once. When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display, for example, the left decorative symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed, then the right decorative symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the intermediate decorative symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 41 is a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 described above (the first). It is configured to correspond to 1 special figure or 2 special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure 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. In addition, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as an out-of-order symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped at a symbol combination (hereinafter, also referred to as "separate stitch") which is not aligned with the same symbol. Is displayed. The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that have been stopped and displayed are in a state of being stopped and displayed (confirmed) until the final display time of the special symbol elapses.

As described above, the display contents of the special symbol 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 are displayed. They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is 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 that is more visible than the first special figure display unit 51 or the second special figure display unit 52 (segment display unit 50), and displays the display. 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. 7B, the left decorative symbol 41a that is first stopped and displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right decorative symbol 41c that is subsequently stopped and displayed are the same symbols. In that case, the intermediate decorative symbol 41b, which is stopped and displayed at the end, also stops at the same symbol, and the player displays a variable display of the decorative symbol (design variable effect), saying, "I think the big hit game will start." You will be watching. In this way, the two decorative symbols (decorative symbols excluding one of the plurality of decorative symbols) are stopped at the same symbol (a mode that can be doublet), and the final decorative symbol (one decorative symbol) is set. The effect performed in the variable display state is called "reach effect", and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by generating this reach effect. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that executes the reach effect can also be regarded as a "reach effect execution means".

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, "the relevant image (corresponding image) indicating that the variable display of the special symbol (decorative symbol 41a, 41b, 41c) is being displayed in a variable manner. For example, a "circular image showing the ball)" and a "holding image (for example, a circular image showing the ball but smaller than the relevant image)" indicating that the special figure hold is stored are displayed. .. The "held image" will be described in detail later.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as a control related 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). Hereinafter, the game progress control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart. In the following description, the description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt prohibition process, and the interrupt enable 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, it first performs the output process (S100). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, in various processes described later, various commands to be transmitted to the various control boards including the sub control board 220 are stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 203. In the output process (S100), the various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to the various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub control board 220 controls the effect according to the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 drives the payout motor 243 to pay out the game balls. It 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 start port 24, the second start port 25, and the general ball entry port 30, three game balls are paid out. Then, when a game ball enters the large winning opening 28, 10 game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the processing of the input process (S200), the game ball was detected for the sensors (first start port sensor 24s, second start port sensor 25s, grand prize opening sensor 28s, etc.) for detecting these balls. Judge whether or not. As a result, when a game ball is detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be paid out is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command stored in the output buffer in this way 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 the present embodiment, as described above, the jackpot determination and the normal figure hit determination are performed based on a predetermined determination random number. Specifically, the jackpot determination is performed based on the "big hit determination random number", and the normal figure hit determination is performed based on the "normal map hit determination random number". Further, the variation display of the special symbol in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is performed based on the variation pattern described later, and 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 big hit determination result is a big hit, one of 100 kinds of big hit symbols (big hit symbols 1 to 100 or big hit symbols 201 to 300) is stopped and displayed. However, the type of this jackpot 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 in the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (next timer interrupt). May be good. Further, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided, and the random numbers may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection process for starting port, etc.>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a sensor detection process (S400) such as a start port. In this start port sensor detection process (S400), a process of storing the normal figure hold, the first special figure hold, and the second special figure hold is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of holdings for the normal figure has not reached 4, the random number for determining the normal figure is acquired and the random number for determining the normal figure is stored as the holding for the normal figure. The normal figure hold is stored in the normal figure hold storage area reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. If the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27, or if the number of reserved symbols has already reached 4, the new reserved regular symbols are not stored.

After performing the process related to the storage of the normal drawing hold in this way, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 24 based on the detection result of the first starting port sensor 24s. As a result, when the game ball enters the first starting port 24, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved first special figures has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of the first special figure hold has not reached four, the jackpot determination random number, the fluctuation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first special figure hold. The first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

Here, the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special figure is performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Further, the effect (symbol variation effect) performed according to the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number acquired as the first special figure hold. Therefore, when the first special figure hold is stored, even if the fluctuation display (variation display of the special symbol) based on the first special figure hold has not been started (even if the change start condition is not satisfied). , It is possible to determine the mode of the variation display and the effect (the symbol variation game and the symbol variation effect based on the first special figure hold) based on the first special figure hold. For example, whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed when the variation display based on the first special figure hold is performed even before the variation display based on the first special figure hold is performed (the jackpot game). It is possible to determine whether or not it will be started) and whether or not a reach effect will be performed. Such a determination is called a preliminary determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure hold is stored, a preliminary determination is made for the first special figure hold, and the preliminary determination result is obtained. Is stored in association with the first special figure hold. In this way, when the first special figure hold and the pre-determination result for the first special figure hold are stored, the pre-determination result command indicating the pre-determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pre-determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way 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 first special figure reservations has already reached four, the new first special figure reservation is not memorized and is prior. No judgment is made.

After performing the process related to the storage of the first special figure hold in this way, it is subsequently determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 25 based on the detection result of the second starting port sensor 25s. As a result, when the game ball enters the second starting port 25, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special figures has reached the upper limit of four. Then, if the number of the second special figure hold has not reached four, the jackpot determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the second special figure hold. The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage area reserved in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. After storing the second special figure hold in this way, the same preliminary determination as 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 and the pre-determination result for the second special figure hold are stored, the pre-determination result command indicating the pre-determination result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The pre-determination result command stored in the output buffer in this way is also 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 second special figure reservation. If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 25, or if the number of second special figure reservations has already reached four, the new second special figure reservation is not memorized and is prior. No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 subsequently performs a normal operation process (S500). In this normal operation process (S500), a process of varyingly displaying a normal symbol or executing a game per normal symbol is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not it is during a game per normal symbol, during a variable display of a normal symbol, or during a definite display of a normal symbol. As a result, if it is neither during the game per normal symbol, during the variable display of the normal symbol, or during the final display of the normal symbol, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hold is stored in the above-mentioned normal symbol hold storage area. .. As a result, when the normal figure hold is stored in the normal figure hold storage area, the first stored normal figure hold is read out from the stored normal figure hold. Then, the read normal figure hold, that is, the normal figure hit judgment is performed based on the normal figure hit judgment random number.

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

In this way, if it is memorized that the left LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on or the right LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol this time, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is memorized. Is set to start the variable display of the normal symbol. Then, the normal figure hold that is the target of the normal figure hit determination this time is deleted from the normal figure hold storage area.

The above has described the processing when the game is not per game, the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, or the normal symbol is being displayed in a fixed manner. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the fluctuation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol being displayed in the fluctuation display is stopped and displayed in a stored manner in advance. That is, if the result of the normal figure hit determination is the normal figure hit, the LED on the left of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the symbol per normal figure is stopped and displayed), and the result of the normal figure hit judgment is off. If this is the case, the LED on the right side of the normal figure display unit 56 is turned on (the off-design is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the confirmation display of the normal symbol is started, so the confirmation display time of the normal symbol is set.

The above has described the processing when the variable display of the normal symbol is in progress. On the other hand, when the confirmation display of the normal symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that has been stopped and displayed (confirmed display) this time is a symbol per normal symbol (the LED on the left of the regular map display unit 56 is lit). As a result, if the stop-displayed normal symbol is a normal symbol, after setting the opening pattern (opening number, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal symbol, the normal symbol is used. Start the game per figure.

The above has described the processing when the confirmation display of the normal symbol is in progress. On the other hand, when the game is being played per normal drawing, the opening / closing door 26 is operated by controlling the starting port solenoid 26m so that the second starting port 25 is in the open / closed state in the above-mentioned opening pattern. .. Then, when the control according to this opening pattern is completed, the game per normal figure is ended.

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state related to the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 25 is "the game ball to the second starting port 25". It is set to "a non-electric support state in which the frequency of ball entry is low" or "an electric support state in which the frequency of ball entry into the second starting port 25 is high". Such setting of the non-electric support state and the electric support state is realized as follows.

That is, in the electric support state, the probability that the result of the normal figure hit judgment will be the normal figure hit (probability of hitting the normal figure) is higher and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal figure fluctuation time) is shorter than in the non-electric support state. , The opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal figure is set to be long. Therefore, in the electric support state, as compared with the non-electric support state, the second start port 25 is frequently opened and the period in which the second start port 25 is in the open state becomes longer, so that the game ball to the second start port 25 is opened. The frequency of ball entry increases (high frequency state). For example, when the non-electric support state is set, the probability of hitting a normal figure is set to 1/100 (a random number of 1/100 of the random numbers per judgment that can be acquired as a normal figure hold). (As per a normal figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is set to 5 seconds, and the opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal figure is set to 0.3 seconds (0.1 seconds × 3 times opening). On the other hand, when the electric support state is set, the probability of hitting the normal figure is set to 99/100 (99/100 of the random numbers for determining the normal figure that can be acquired as holding the normal figure). Random numbers are used per normal figure), the normal figure fluctuation time is set to 1 second, and the opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal figure is set 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 varyingly displaying a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) or executing a big hit game is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 is first in the big hit game, in the variable display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure), and in the final display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). Judge whether or not it is one of the above. As a result, if it is neither during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbol, or during the final display of the special symbol, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold is stored in the second special symbol hold 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 (big hit determination random number) stored first among the stored second special figure hold is stored. , Fluctuating pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number) is read. Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read second special figure hold.

On the other hand, if the second special figure hold is not stored in the second special figure hold storage area, this time, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage area. 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 (big hit determination random number) stored first among the stored first special figure hold is stored. , Symbol selection random number, fluctuation pattern selection random number) is read. Then, the jackpot determination is performed based on the jackpot determination random number included in the read first special figure hold.

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 determined as a big hit in the big hit determination (big hit probability) is "a low probability state with a low big hit probability" or It is set to "a high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state". 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 first random number (for example, 1/160) 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 jackpot and is high. When the probability state is set, the second random number (for example, 1/50), which is larger than the first random number among the jackpot judgment random numbers that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, is a jackpot. And.

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

On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order, 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 the symbol to be stopped and displayed. The jackpot symbol and the missed symbol selected as the symbol to be stopped and displayed are stored in the stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203.

After selecting the symbol to be stopped and displayed in this way, the variation pattern of the variation display (symbol variation game) of the special symbol is selected. The fluctuation pattern is the time (variation time) from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop display of the special symbol (first special figure or the second special figure), and each fluctuation pattern is distinguished from other fluctuation patterns. Information (variation pattern ID) is attached. In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern selection table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 9, the variation pattern selection table is a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting the variation pattern, in such a variation pattern selection table, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number read out as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold this time is determined as the current variation pattern. .. Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of the random numbers 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 executes the symbol variation effect with the effect pattern based on the variation pattern. ..

In the process of selecting the fluctuation pattern described above, the type of special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) and the current setting are set as shown in FIG. 10 instead of always referring to the same fluctuation pattern selection table. Refer to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress states such as the game state, the result of the jackpot determination, and the number of stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold. By doing so, it becomes possible to select a variation pattern corresponding to various game progress states, and by extension, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute the symbol variation effect with the effect pattern corresponding to various game progress states. For example, when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c with doublet after the reach effect, and the result of the jackpot determination. If is out of alignment, a symbol variation effect is executed in which the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in doublets. Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is wrong and a predetermined fluctuation pattern is selected, a reach effect is performed. Each variation pattern selection table is stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200.

In this way, when the symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variation display of the special symbol this time is selected and the variation pattern of the variation display of the special symbol this time is selected, the variation display of the special symbol is started. Then, the variation pattern specification command indicating the variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The variation pattern specification command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). In addition, the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, which is the target of the jackpot determination this time, is deleted from the first special figure hold storage area or the second special figure hold storage area.

The above has described the processing when neither of the big hit game, the variable display of the special symbol (1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol), or the final display of the special symbol is displayed. On the other hand, when the variation display of the special symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol in the variation display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol being displayed in the fluctuation is stopped and displayed at the symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area in advance (the confirmation display is started). When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in this way, the confirmation display of the special symbol is started, so the confirmation display time of the special symbol is set. Then, a variable stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

When the confirmation display of the special symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the confirmation display time has elapsed. As a result, when the confirmed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special symbol displayed (confirmed display) this time is a jackpot symbol. As a result, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is an out-of-order 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 high probability number becomes 0, the low probability state is set instead of the high probability state. It is also determined whether or not the electric support state is set, and if the electric support state is set, the number of electric support is subtracted once. As a result, when the number of times 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, the game state specification command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a jackpot symbol, the opening pattern (opening number of times, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the jackpot 28 in the jackpot 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 differs depending on the type of the big hit symbol displayed as stopped. Therefore, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 is set according to the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. After setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 in this way, the big hit game is started. Then, the jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the number of round games in the jackpot 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, when the big hit game is in progress, the opening / closing door 29 is operated by controlling the big winning opening solenoid 29m so that the big winning opening 28 is in the open / closed state in the above-mentioned 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. During the round game (during the big hit game), every time the game ball enters the big winning opening 28, the big winning opening command indicating that the game ball has entered the big winning opening 28 is stored in the output buffer. .. Then, 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. The round game start command, the big winning opening ball entry command, and the round game end command stored in the output buffer in this way are transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Further, when the control (operation of the opening / closing door 29) of the large winning opening solenoid 29m according to the above-mentioned opening pattern is completed, the big hit game is ended. Then, the jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the jackpot game is completed, the game state is set to the high probability state and the electric support state as described above with reference to FIG. At this time, the high accuracy number is set to 6 times regardless of which jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the number of electric support is 25 times, 50 times, depending on the type of the jackpot symbol displayed stopped. It is set to any of 100 times. When the game state is set in this way, a game state specification command indicating the set game state (including the number of high accuracy times and the number of electric support times) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. The game state designation command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

The first start port sensor 24s and the second start port sensor 25s can be regarded as "detection means", and the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold can be regarded as "acquired information". The RAM 203 for storing the special figure hold and the second special figure hold can also be regarded as a “acquisition information storage means”. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that preliminarily determines whether or not the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is predetermined information can be regarded as "preliminary determination means". Further, the special symbol can be regarded as "identification information", and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that performs "identification information fluctuation" which is a variation display of the special symbol can be regarded as "identification information variation means". Further, the big winning opening 28 can be regarded as a "variable entry opening", the big hit game can be regarded as a "specific game", and the main control board 200 that executes the big hit game when the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the big hit symbol. CPU 201 can also be regarded as a "specific game execution means". Further, the "electric support state" and the "high probability state" can be regarded as the "advantageous state", and the "non-electric support state" and the "low probability state" can be regarded as the "disadvantageous state". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 capable of setting these gaming states can also be regarded as a "state setting means".

D. Production control processing:
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 at predetermined intervals (for example, every 10 ms). Hereinafter, the effect control process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 will be described 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 enable 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, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 stores this command in the reception command storage area of the RAM 223 as an external interrupt process each time a command is received from the main control board 200. 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 / sound control board 230 or the lamp is 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 an output process (S900). In this process, the command stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 is transmitted to the image / audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. When a command is received from the sub-control board 220, the image / sound control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41 and outputs sound corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b and the like. To do. Further, the lamp control board 226 causes various lamps 5a to 5c and the like to emit light in a light emitting pattern corresponding to the received command.

As described above, the sub control board 220 executes various effects in cooperation with the image / sound control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. However, for convenience of explanation in the present specification, the sub control board 220 controls the image / sound. 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 the processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to the command received from the main control board 200. As shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, it performs a pre-effect which is an effect based on the pre-determination result. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the pre-determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41. It should be noted that the pre-determination effect does not have to be performed all the time 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).

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 diagram or second special diagram). The variation effect (including the variation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) is started. Since the symbol variation effect is performed in response to the variation pattern, the reach effect (see FIG. 7B) performed as a part of the symbol variation effect is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. Specifically, if the variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed with doublet after the reach effect is performed. The production is done. Further, if the variation pattern corresponding to the reach effect is selected when the result of the jackpot determination is incorrect, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed at random after the reach effect is performed. Is done. Then, when the fluctuation stop command is received during the execution of the symbol variation effect, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 stops and displays the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in doublet or doublet.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the jackpot game start command, the jackpot game effect indicating that the jackpot game is in progress is started. For example, at the timing when the big hit game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the big hit game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the big hit game is in progress is started. In addition, a production that suggests the number of round games of the started big hit game (any of 4 round big hit game, 6 round big hit game, 7 round big hit game, 16 round big hit game) and is set after the started big hit game is completed. An effect that suggests the game state, the number of times of high accuracy (6 times), and the number of times of electric support (any of 25 times, 50 times, and 100 times) is 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 (for example, superimposed on the big hit game effect) indicating that the round game is in progress. For example, an effect indicating the number of round games in the big hit game being executed (for example, an effect of displaying 1R, 2R, 3R ...) Is started. Then, when a large winning opening ball entry command is received during the round game, an effect indicating that the game ball has entered the large winning opening 28 is performed. For example, in response to a game ball entering the large winning opening 28, an effect indicating that the game ball has been paid out is performed to the player. Then, 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 symbols 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images are displayed in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the game state, or when a high probability state is set, the remaining high probability number is displayed. The effect of displaying the remaining number of times of electric support is started when the electric support state is set.

E. Hold change production based on over winning:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a "hold change effect" that changes the display mode of the "hold image (see FIG. 7)" based on the "over winning". In the following, the "pending change effect" will be described, but first, the "over winning" will be described as a preparation for the "hold change effect".

E-1. Over prize:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, it is possible to store up to four (upper limit number) of each of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold. Therefore, in the state where four first special figure reservations (upper limit number) are stored, even if the game ball enters the first start port 24 (the first start port sensor 24s detects the game ball). Also), the first special figure hold will not be newly stored. Similarly, in a state where four second special figure reservations (upper limit number) are stored, even if a game ball enters the second start port 25 (the second start port sensor 25s detects the game ball). Also), the second special figure hold will not be newly stored. "Over winning" is a game to the first starting port 24 in which the first special figure hold is not newly memorized (in a state where four first special figure hold are memorized). There is no entry of a ball (detection of a game ball by the first start port sensor 24s) and no new second special figure hold is memorized (in a state where four second special figure hold are memorized). ) Entering the game ball into the second start port 25 (detection of the game ball by the second start port sensor 25s).

Since the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are not newly stored in the above-mentioned "over prize", it does not trigger the start of the variable display (big hit judgment) of the special symbol, and normally, the game It is a useless (non-profitable) entry for a person. For this reason, a general player tends to stop firing a game ball in a state where "over winning" occurs. For example, in the non-electric support state in which the game ball is left-handed to enter the first start port 24, when the first special figure hold is stored in four (upper limit number), the game ball is launched. Tends to stop. In addition, in the electric support state in which the game ball is hit right to enter the second start port 25, the launch of the game ball is stopped when four (upper limit) number of second special figure reservations are stored. Tend to do. Therefore, there is a problem that the operating rate of the pachinko machine is lowered.

In order to solve such a problem, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "hold change effect" is performed based on the over prize. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 7, a “hold image” indicating that the special figure hold is stored is displayed, and the display mode of this “hold image” is changed. , "Holding change production" that changes based on over winning is to be performed. Here, the processing for the "hold change effect" is performed on the sub control board 220 side, but the detection of the over winning is performed on the main control board 200 side. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the over-winning occurs, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits an over-winning command indicating that the over-winning has occurred to the sub-control board 220. .. In this way, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can detect (recognize) the occurrence of over-winning.

FIG. 13 illustrates how the “holding change effect” is performed. As shown in FIG. 13, as the "hold change effect", before the number of over-winning occurrences reaches the "specified number of times (for example, 4 times)", every time the over-winning occurs (for example, 1 to 3 times). It is possible to perform the effect of cracks in the "pending image" (the number of cracks increases). Then, when the number of over-winning occurrences reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, four times), it is possible to execute an effect of changing the color of the "holding image". In the following, a configuration for performing such a "pending change effect" will be described.

E-2. Display of pending images:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, an attribute is stored for each “holding image”, and this attribute is referred to when displaying the “holding image”. As shown in FIG. 14, the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 contains the "first special figure-hold attribute storage area" and the "second special figure-hold attribute storage area" for storing the attributes of the "hold image". Is secured.

Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "hold image" is displayed to indicate that the first special figure hold is stored, the "first special figure" that stores the attribute of the "hold image" is stored. -Holding attribute storage area "is secured. The "first special figure-holding attribute storage area" corresponds to the maximum number of storable first special figure holdings (4), which is 4 of the 1st area, the 2nd area, the 3rd area, and the 4th area. It is composed of individual areas.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "hold image" is displayed to indicate that the second special figure hold is stored, the "second special figure-" that stores the attribute of the "hold image" is stored. "Holding attribute storage area" is secured. This "second special figure-holding attribute storage area" corresponds to the upper limit of the number of storable second special figure reservations (4), and corresponds to the first area, the second area, the third area, and the fourth area. It is composed of four areas.

Then, in the "1st special figure-hold attribute storage area" and the "2nd special figure-hold attribute storage area", the "hold" corresponding to each special figure hold is performed according to the order in which each special figure hold is stored. The attribute of "image" is stored. That is, the attribute of the "hold image" corresponding to the "first (first) stored special figure hold" is stored in the first area, and the "hold" corresponding to the "second stored special figure hold". The attribute of "image" is stored in the second area, and the attribute of the "hold image" corresponding to the "third stored special figure hold" is stored in the third area, and the "fourth stored special figure hold" is stored. The attribute of the "holding image" corresponding to "" is stored in the fourth area.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two types of "holding image", "normal holding image" and "change holding image", can be displayed. While these "normally reserved images" and "change-held images" are both white and circular images showing balls, the display mode of the "change-held images" may change. That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 13, the display mode of the “change-holding image” may change due to the “holding change effect”.

In "1st special figure-holding attribute storage area" and "2nd special figure-holding attribute storage area", such a type of "holding image" (normally holding image) is used as one of the attributes of "holding image". , Change pending image) is also stored. That is, when displaying the "normally held image", the information indicating the "normally held image" is stored as the attribute of the "holding image", and when displaying the "change holding image", as the attribute of the "holding image". Information indicating the "change pending image" is stored.

If the special figure hold is not stored, the attribute of the "hold image" corresponding to the special figure hold is not stored, as a matter of course. That is, the number of attributes of the "holding image" stored in the "first special figure-holding attribute storage area" is the same as the number of stored first special figure holdings. Further, the number of attributes of the "holding image" stored in the "second special figure-holding attribute storage area" is the same as the number of stored second special figure holdings. Therefore, FIG. 14 shows an example in which two first special figure reservations are stored and the second special figure reservation is not stored.

In the "1st special figure-hold attribute storage area" and "2nd special figure-hold attribute storage area", when the variable display of the special symbol is started (when the jackpot determination for the special figure hold is performed), The attribute of the stored "hold image" is shifted. That is, when the variable display of the special symbol is started (when the jackpot determination for the special symbol hold is performed), the special symbol hold stored at the earliest (first) is deleted. Then, the attribute of the "holding image" stored in the first area is deleted. Then, along with this, the attributes of the "holding image" stored in the second to fourth regions are shifted to the first to third regions. More specifically, the attributes of the "holding image" stored in the second to fourth areas are moved up one by one in the order in which the corresponding special figure holdings are stored, so that the "holding image" is stored in the second area. If the attribute of "holding image" is stored, the attribute of the "holding image" is moved to the first area and stored (shifted), and if the attribute of the "holding image" is stored in the third area, the attribute of the "holding image" is stored. The attribute of the "holding image" is moved to the third area and stored (shifted), and if the attribute of the "holding image" is stored in the fourth area, the attribute of the "holding image" is moved to the third area. And memorize (shift).

Here, when the information indicating the "change pending image" is stored as one of the attributes of the "holding image", the "change destination color", the "specified number of times", and the "over winning number" are further indicated as the attributes. Information is also memorized. Although details will be described later, this information is information used when executing the "pending change effect".

When displaying the "holding image", the attributes of the "holding image" stored in the above-mentioned "first special figure-holding attribute storage area" and "second special figure-holding attribute storage area" are referred to. For details, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the first special figure hold is exclusively stored during the non-electric support state in which the left-handed stroke is performed, refer to "1st special figure-hold attribute storage area". Then, the "hold image (normal hold image, change hold image)" corresponding to the first special figure hold is displayed. In addition, since the second special figure hold is exclusively stored during the electric support state in which right-handed striking is performed, refer to "2nd special figure-hold attribute storage area" to correspond to the second special figure hold. Hold image (normal hold image, change hold image) ”is displayed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “holding image” is displayed in the “holding image display area” of the display screen of the effect display device 41. In the "holding image display area", the position where each "holding image" is displayed corresponds to the area (first area to fourth area) in which the attribute of each "holding image" is stored. That is, in the non-electric support state, as shown in FIG. 15A, the leftmost area of the “hold image display area” is the first of the “first special figure-hold attribute storage area”. The "holding image" is displayed with reference to the attribute of the "holding image" stored in the area, and the second area from the left is stored in the second area of the "first special figure-holding attribute storage area". The "holding image" is displayed with reference to the attribute of the "holding image", and the third area from the left is stored in the third area of the "first special figure-holding attribute storage area". The "holding image" is displayed with reference to the attribute of the "holding image", and the "holding image" stored in the fourth area of the "first special figure-holding attribute storage area" is displayed in the fourth area from the left. "Holding image" is displayed by referring to the attribute of ". In FIG. 15A, the “holding image” is stored in the first area and the second area of the “first special figure-holding attribute storage area” corresponding to the storage of two first special figure holdings. An example is shown in which the attributes are stored and two "holding images" are displayed in the "holding image display area" accordingly.

Further, in the non-electric support state, as shown in FIG. 15B, the leftmost area of the "hold image display area" is the first of the "second special figure-hold attribute storage area". The "holding image" is displayed with reference to the attribute of the "holding image" stored in the area, and the second area from the left is stored in the second area of the "second special figure-holding attribute storage area". The "holding image" is displayed with reference to the attribute of the "holding image", and the third area from the left is stored in the third area of the "second special figure-holding attribute storage area". The "holding image" is displayed with reference to the attribute of the "holding image", and the "holding image" stored in the fourth area of the "second special figure-holding attribute storage area" is displayed in the fourth area from the left. "Holding image" is displayed by referring to the attribute of ". In FIG. 15B, corresponding to the storage of four second special figure reservations, the “hold image” is stored in the first to fourth areas of the “second special figure-hold attribute storage area”. An example is shown in which the attributes are stored and four "holding images" are displayed in the "holding image display area" accordingly.

When the variable display of the special symbol is started (when the jackpot determination for holding the special figure is made), "1st special figure-holding attribute storage area" and "2nd special figure-holding attribute storage" When the attribute of the "hold image" stored in the "area" is shifted, naturally, the "hold image" previously displayed in the "hold image display area" is also moved to the left side one by one and displayed. ..

Here, when the information indicating the "change pending image" is stored as the attribute of the "holding image" (when the "changing pending image" is displayed), the "change destination color" further stored as the attribute is stored. , "Specified number of times", "Over winning number of times" is also referred to, and "holding image (change holding image)" is displayed. This will be described below.

E-3. Hold attribute storage processing:
FIG. 16 shows a flowchart of the “holding attribute storage process” for storing the attributes of the “holding image”. This process is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as a timer interrupt process (for example, every 10 ms).

As shown in FIG. 16, when the “hold attribute storage process” is started, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 first determines whether or not the pre-determination result command has been received from the main control board 200 (S1000). The pre-determination result command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 220 when the special figure hold is newly stored. Therefore, in S1000, it is determined whether or not the special figure reservation is newly stored.

If it is determined that the pre-judgment result command has been received as a result of the determination process of S1000 (S1000: yes), a process of determining the attribute of the "hold image" corresponding to the newly stored special figure hold is performed. .. In this process, first, it is detected (determined) whether the newly stored special figure hold is "off hold" or "big hit hold" (S1002). Here, "off hold" is "special symbol hold that triggers a variable display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the off symbol", and "big hit hold" is "variation display in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the big hit symbol". It is a special figure hold that triggers. Since the pre-determination result command determined to have been received in S1000 includes information indicating the result of the pre-determination regarding the special figure hold newly stored this time, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 has this information. Based on, it is detected (determined) whether the newly memorized special figure hold is "off hold" or "big hit hold".

Then, based on this detection result (whether it is an out-of-order hold or a jackpot hold), one of the attributes of the "hold image" corresponding to the special figure hold newly stored this time, here, the "hold image" (Normal hold image, change hold image) is determined. That is, as shown in FIG. 17, when the special figure hold newly stored this time is "off hold", the type of "hold image" corresponding to the special figure hold is set to "normal" with a probability of 90%. It is decided as "holding image", and it is decided as "change holding image" with a probability of 10%. On the other hand, if the special figure hold newly stored this time is "big hit hold", the type of "hold image" corresponding to the special figure hold is changed to "normal hold image" with a probability of 10%. It is decided, and it is decided as a "change pending image" with a probability of 90%.

In this way, the possibility that the "big hit hold" is stored is higher when the type of the "hold image" is the "change hold image" than when the type is the "normal hold image". Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that the type of the "holding image" is the "change holding image" rather than the "normal holding image".

After determining the type of "hold image" (normal hold image, change hold image), which is one of the attributes of the "hold image" (S1004), the type of the determined "hold image" is "normal hold image". It is determined whether or not there is (S1006). Then, when the type of the "hold image" is determined to be the "normal hold image" (S1006: yes), the "normal hold image" is set as the attribute of the "hold image" corresponding to the special figure hold newly stored this time. The information indicating the above is stored in the corresponding areas of "1st special figure-holding attribute storage area" and "2nd special figure-holding attribute storage area". As a result, as described above with reference to FIG. 15, the “normally reserved image” corresponding to the special figure reserved newly stored this time is displayed at the corresponding position in the “held image display area”.

On the other hand, when the type of the "hold image" is determined to be the "change hold image" (S1006: no), the "change destination color" and the "specified number of times" are further determined as the attributes of the "hold image". To do. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the "change pending image" is displayed, the "holding change effect" can be executed. As described above with reference to FIG. 13, this "holding change effect" is performed every time an over-winning occurs (for example, once to) before the number of over-winning occurrences reaches the "specified number of times (for example, 4 times)". 3 times), the effect of cracking the "change hold image" is executed, and when the number of over-winning occurrences reaches the specified number of times (for example, 4 times), the effect of changing the color of the "change hold image" is executed.

Therefore, in the processing of S1010, the "change destination color" which is the color after the change of the "change hold image" and the "specified number of times" which is the number of times of over-winning required to change the color of the "change hold image" are generated. ".

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, when the special figure hold newly memorized this time is "off hold", the "change destination color" and the "specified number of times" are set to "blue" with a probability of 70%. It is decided to be "2 times", 20% chance to be "green" and "3 times", and 10% chance to be "red" and "4 times". On the other hand, if the special figure hold newly memorized this time is "big hit hold", the "change destination color" and "specified number of times" are changed to "blue" and "twice" with a probability of 10%. It is decided, 20% of the time it is decided to be "green" and "3 times", and 70% of the time it is decided to be "red" and "4 times".

In this way, the possibility that the "big hit hold" is memorized is higher when the "change destination color" is "green" than when it is "blue", and when it is "green", it is "green". It is higher when it is "red". In addition, the possibility that "big hit hold" is stored is higher when the "specified number of times" is "3 times" than when it is "2 times", and is higher than when it is "3 times". It is higher when it is "4 times". Therefore, for the player, the "change destination color" is more likely to be stored as "big hit hold", or the "specified number of times" is more likely to be stored as "big hit hold". Can be expected to be.

In the above-mentioned example, if the "change destination color" is determined, the "specified number of times" is also uniquely determined. However, as a configuration in which the "change destination color" and the "specified number of times" are determined separately. May be good. For example, after the "change destination color" is determined to be a predetermined color, the "specified number of times" may be determined from various times.

After determining the "specified number of times" and the "change destination color", which are one of the attributes of the "hold image" (S1010), the attributes of the "hold image" corresponding to the special figure hold newly memorized this time are set. The information indicating the "change pending image", the "specified number of times", and the "change destination color" are added to the corresponding areas of the "first special figure-holding attribute storage area" and the "second special figure-holding attribute storage area". Remember. As a result, as described above with reference to FIG. 15, the “change hold image” corresponding to the special figure hold newly stored this time is displayed at the corresponding position in the “hold image display area”.

As the attribute of the "holding image" in this case, the "over-winning number" is also stored. This "over-winning number" is the number of over-winnings that occurred while the "change pending image" was displayed. At the beginning when the attribute of the "hold image" is stored, that is, when the "change hold image" is displayed, of course, the over prize has not occurred in the state where the "change hold image" is displayed. "0 times" is stored as this "over winning number of times".

Further, at the beginning when the attribute of the "hold image" is stored, that is, when the "change hold image" is displayed, the same white and circular image as the "normal hold image" is displayed as the "change hold image". .. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an image different from the "normally reserved image" may be displayed. For example, an image having a shape (for example, a star shape) different from that of the “normally reserved image” may be displayed as the “change pending image”.

E-4. Hold change production processing:
FIG. 19 shows a flowchart of the “hold change effect process” for performing the “hold change effect”. This process is executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as a timer interrupt process (for example, every 10 ms).

As shown in FIG. 19, when the "hold change effect processing" is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first determines whether or not an over-winning generation command has been received, that is, whether or not an over-winning has occurred. (S1100). Then, when it is determined that an over-winning has occurred (S1100: yes), it is determined whether or not the "change pending image" is being displayed (S1102). In this determination process, if the non-electric support state is in effect, information indicating "change pending image" as an attribute of "holding image" is stored in the "first special figure-holding attribute storage area" to be displayed. Determine if it has been done. On the other hand, in the electric support state, the information indicating the "change pending image" as the attribute of the "holding image" is stored in the "second special figure-holding attribute storage area" to be displayed. Determine if it is.

If it is determined that the "change pending image" is being displayed as a result of the determination process of S1102 (S1102: yes), the "over-winning number" and "specified number of times" stored as its attributes are read out (S1102: yes). S1104). Then, it is determined whether or not the read "over-winning number" is the same as the "specified number of times" (S1106). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of over-winnings that occurred while the "change-holding image" is being displayed and the "change-holding image" is displayed has already reached the "specified number of times".

As a result, if the number of over-winnings has not yet reached the "specified number of times" (S1106: no), "1" is added to the "over-winning number" in response to the occurrence of over-winning this time. (S1108). In this way, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "over-winning number", which is one of the attributes of the "hold image (change hold image)", is added, and this attribute is used as follows. As a result, "holding change production" is realized.

That is, until the "over-winning number" becomes the "specified number of times", an image showing the same number of cracks as the "over-winning number" is displayed superimposed on the "change pending image". Then, when the "over-winning number" becomes the "specified number of times", the color of the "change pending image" is changed to the "change destination color" stored as the attribute.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20, it is memorized that the "specified number of times" is "2" and the "change destination color" is "blue" as the attributes of the "hold image (change hold image)". If so, if the "over-winning count" is "1", one image showing a crack is displayed on top of the "change pending image". Then, if the "over-winning number" is "2 (specified number of times)", the "change pending image" is displayed in "blue" which is the "change destination color". In this way, if the "change hold image" is displayed and an over-winning occurs once, the "change-holding image" will have one crack, and if the over-winning occurs twice, the "change-holding image" will be displayed. The color will be changed to blue.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21, it is memorized that the "specified number of times" is "3" and the "change destination color" is "green" as the attributes of the "hold image (change hold image)". If there is, if the "over-winning count" is "1", one image showing a crack is displayed on top of the "change pending image", and if the "over-winning count" is "2", the "change" is displayed. Two images showing cracks are displayed on top of the "pending image". Then, if the "over-winning number" is "3 (specified number of times)", the "change pending image" is displayed in "green" which is the "change destination color". In this way, if the "change hold image" is displayed and one over-winning occurs, the "change-holding image" will have one crack, and if the over-winning occurs twice, the "change-holding image" will be displayed. When two cracks are formed and over-winning occurs three times, the color of the "change pending image" is changed to green.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22, it is memorized that the "specified number of times" is "4" and the "change destination color" is "red" as the attributes of the "hold image (change hold image)". If there is, if the "over-winning count" is "1", one image showing a crack is displayed on top of the "change pending image", and if the "over-winning count" is "2", the "change" is displayed. Two images showing cracks are displayed on the "hold image", and if the "over-winning count" is "3", three images showing cracks are displayed on the "change hold image". Then, if the "over-winning number" is "4 (specified number of times)", the "change pending image" is displayed in "red" which is the "change destination color". In this way, if the "change hold image" is displayed and one over-winning occurs, the "change-holding image" will have one crack, and if the over-winning occurs twice, the "change-holding image" will be displayed. There are two cracks, and when the over prize occurs three times, the "change pending image" has three cracks, and when the over prize occurs four times, the color of the "change pending image" changes to red. The Rukoto.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "hold change effect" that changes the display mode of the "change hold image" is executed based on the over winning. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which a player who is expecting to perform a "hold change effect" is made to aim for the occurrence of over-winning. As a result, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game and to increase the operating rate of the pachinko machine 1.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, until the number of over-winning occurrences reaches the "specified number of times", the display mode of the displayed "change pending image" is changed according to the number of over-winning occurrences. Execute "change production". That is, an image showing the same number of cracks as the number of over-winning occurrences is superimposed and displayed as a "change pending image". Then, when the number of over-winning occurrences reaches the "specified number of times", the "hold change effect" that changes the color of the "change hold image" to the "change destination color" is executed. For this reason, the display mode of the displayed "change pending image" changes according to the number of times the over prize is generated, and the player is expected to finally change the color to the "change destination color". Can be done. Then, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which such a player aims to increase the occurrence of over-winning until the specified number of times, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. ..

The "pending change effect" can also be regarded as a "specific effect". In addition, "the" hold change effect "that changes the display mode (number of cracks) of the displayed" change hold image "according to the number of times over prizes occur" is the "first hold change effect" and the "first specific effect". It can also be regarded as. Further, the "hold change effect" that changes the color of the "change hold image" to the "change destination color" can be regarded as a "second hold change effect" and a "second specific effect". Further, the "display mode in which the color of the" change pending image "is changed to the" change destination color "" can be regarded as a "specific mode".

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the possibility that the "big hit hold" is stored is that the color of the "change hold image" is changed to blue (the "change destination color" is "blue"). When the color of the "change pending image" is changed to green (when the "change destination color" is "green"), the color of the "change pending image" is changed to green. (When the "change destination color" is "green"), when the color of the "change pending image" is changed to red (when the "change destination color" is "red") high. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to change the "change hold image" to a color with a higher possibility that the "big hit hold" is stored, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. ..

In addition, the possibility that "big hit hold" is stored is when the number of times the display mode of the "change hold image" is changed is "2 times" (when the "specified number of times" is "2 times"). The number of times the display mode of the "change pending image" is changed is "3 times" (when the "specified number of times" is "3 times"), and the display of the "change pending image" is higher. The number of times the display mode of the "change pending image" is changed is "4 times" compared to the case where the mode is changed "3 times" (when the "specified number of times" is "3 times"). It is higher in some cases (when the "specified number of times" is "4 times"). Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to change the display mode of the "change pending image" more, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, the possibility that "big hit hold" is stored (or the possibility that the "change hold image" is changed to a color that is more likely to store "big hit hold") is the "change hold image". It is higher when there are two cracks in the "change pending image" than when there is one crack in the "change pending image", and it is higher when there are two cracks in the "change pending image" than when there are two cracks in the "change pending image". It is higher when three are included. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to have more cracks in the "change pending image", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In the above-described embodiment, the "change pending image" is displayed, and when the over winning occurs while the "over winning number" has not reached the "specified number of times", the "holding change effect" is always performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined lottery may be performed to determine whether or not to perform the “hold change effect”. For example, if an "over-winning image" is displayed and the "over-winning number" has not reached the "specified number of times" and an over-winning occurs, a change lottery with a winning probability of 80% is performed. Then, if the change lottery is won, a "hold change effect" may be performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the "specified number of times" is different depending on the "change destination color (blue, green, red)", but is the same among the "change destination colors (blue, green, red)". It may be that.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the "specified number of times" may not be determined (stored) as the attribute of the "reserved image (change pending image)". Then, when the "hold image (change hold image)" is displayed, the display mode of the "hold image (change hold image)" is gradually changed with the passage of time even if the over-winning does not occur. It may be possible to perform an "image change effect" that causes the image to change. For example, an "image change effect" that increases cracks with the passage of time may be performed. Then, if an over-winning occurs in the state where such "image change effect" is performed, the display mode of the "hold image (change hold image)" changed by the "image change effect" is changed to a specific mode. You may perform "hold change effect (specific effect)". For example, a "hold change effect (specific effect)" that changes the color of the "hold image (change hold image)" to the "change destination color" may be performed.

By doing so, the player can be expected that the color of the "reserved image (change pending image)" whose display mode is gradually changed is finally changed to the "change destination color". Then, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which such a player is made to aim for the occurrence of over-winning, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Even in such a case, the "display mode in which the color of the" change pending image "is changed to the" change destination color "" can be regarded as a "specific mode".

Further, in the above-described embodiment, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect (always or through a predetermined lottery), the “hold change effect” may be performed. Here, the reach effect is executed when the variation display of the special symbol based on the specific variation pattern (also referred to as “specific variation” in the present specification) is performed. Therefore, this configuration can also be regarded as a configuration in which a "pending change effect" is performed when an over-winning occurs during the execution of the "specific variation" (always or through a predetermined lottery).

In this way, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect (specific variation), the "hold change effect" is performed, and the player who expects the "hold change effect" to be performed. It is possible to realize a novel playability that aims at "occurrence of over-winning during execution of reach production (specific fluctuation)". As a result, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game and to increase the operating rate of the pachinko machine 1.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the "change pending image" is displayed, the "effect suggesting a predetermined achievement rate" may be performed. Then, until the number of over-winning occurrences (over-winning number) reaches the "specified number of times", the achievement rate suggested by the "production suggesting a predetermined achievement rate" is improved based on the occurrence of over-winning. When the number of over-winning occurrences (over-winning number) reaches the "specified number of times", the achievement rate suggested by the "production suggesting a predetermined achievement rate" is set to the specified value (maximum value). , The effect of changing the color of the "change pending image" to the "change destination color" may be performed.

For example, a bar-shaped bar image showing the achievement rate by the ratio (length) of the portion displayed in a specific color is displayed. Then, until the number of over-winnings (the number of over-winnings) reaches the "specified number of times", based on the occurrence of over-winning, "the effect of increasing the proportion of the part displayed in a specific color" will be performed. When the number of over-winning occurrences (over-winning number) reaches the "specified number of times", the ratio of the part displayed in a specific color is set to 100%, and the color of the "change pending image" is changed to "change destination color". It may be possible to perform a changing effect.

By doing so, the proportion of the part displayed in a specific color of the bar image increases according to the number of occurrences of over-winning, and finally the proportion of the part becomes 100% and the color of the "change pending image". Can be expected from the player to be changed to the "change destination color". Then, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which such a player aims to increase the occurrence of over-winning until the specified number of times, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. ..

The effect of changing the color of the "change hold image" to the "change destination color" described above is an effect suggesting that the jackpot hold may be stored, and by extension, the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the jackpot symbol. It is a production that suggests the possibility (the possibility that a big hit game will be performed). Therefore, the configuration of the above-described embodiment is based on the occurrence of over-winning (when the number of over-winning occurrences reaches the "specified number of times"), and the effect suggesting that the jackpot hold may be stored, and by extension, special. It can also be regarded as a configuration for executing an effect suggesting the possibility that the symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol (the possibility that a jackpot game is performed).

Further, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that executes the reach effect can be regarded as the "reach effect executing means", and the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that displays the hold image can also be regarded as the "hold display means". ..

F. Modification example:
Next, a modified example will be described.
F-1. Modification 1:
In the above-described embodiment, the “hold change effect” may be performed based on the occurrence of an over prize during the execution of the “first reach effect” or the “second reach effect”. Here, the "first reach effect" is, for example, a reach effect in which the first character is displayed among a plurality of types of feasible reach effects, and the "first reach effect" is, for example, a plurality of feasible reach effects. Of the types of reach effects, this is a reach effect in which the second character is displayed.

Further, the "first reach effect" is executed when the variation display of the special symbol based on the first specific variation pattern (also referred to as the "first specific variation" in the present specification) is performed, and the "second reach effect" is performed. Is executed when the variation display of the special symbol based on the second specific variation pattern (also referred to as "second specific variation" in the present specification) is performed. Therefore, the configuration of the modified example 1 can be regarded as a configuration in which the “pending change effect” is performed based on the occurrence of an over prize during the execution of the “first specific variation” or the “second specific variation”.

Then, when the configuration as in the first modification is adopted, it changes when an over-winning occurs during the execution of the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" or the "second reach effect (second specific variation)". A lottery may be executed, and if the change lottery is won, a "hold change effect" may be performed.

Further, in this case, the winning probability of the change lottery is different between the execution of the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" and the execution of the "second reach effect (second specific variation)". It may be that. For example, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the "first reach effect (first specific change)", a change lottery with a winning probability of 90% is executed, and the "second reach effect (second specific change)" is being executed. If an over-winning occurs, a change lottery with a winning probability of 30% may be executed, and if the change lottery is won, a "hold change effect" may be performed.

In this way, the winning probability of the change lottery (predetermined lottery) is higher when the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" is being executed than when the "second reach effect (second specific variation)" is being executed. Since it is high, the execution probability of the "pending change effect" is also higher when the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" is being executed than when the "second reach effect (second specific variation)" is being executed. For this reason, for the player who is expecting the "hold change effect" to be performed, the "first reach effect (first specific change)" is more than during the execution of the "second reach effect (second specific change)". ) ”Is executed, it is possible to realize a novel gameplay that aims to generate over-winning, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

It should be noted that the execution time of the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" and the execution time of the "second reach effect (second specific variation)" are longer than the predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). May be good. In this way, over-winning is likely to occur during the execution of the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" and the execution of the "second reach effect (second specific variation)", and this over-winning is likely to occur. During the period when it is likely to occur, "hold change production" based on over-winning will be performed. As a result, it becomes easier to execute the "pending change effect", and it becomes possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Further, the execution time of the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" may be longer than the execution time of the "second reach effect (second specific variation)". In this way, over-winning is more likely to occur when the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" is being executed than when the "second reach effect (second specific variation)" is being executed. A change lottery with a higher winning probability will be held during the period when it is likely to occur. As a result, it becomes easier to execute the "pending change effect", and it becomes possible to enhance the game entertainment.

F-2. Modification 2:
In the above-described embodiment, it is decided to perform the "hold change effect" based on the occurrence of the over prize. On the other hand, in the modification 2, based on the occurrence of the over winning, the "operation reminder effect" for urging the player to operate the effect button 10a (player operation) is executed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 23, an "operation reminder effect" is executed in which an "operation reminder image" that suggests the occurrence of over-winning and prompts the operation of the effect button 10a is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. It may be that. Then, when the effect button 10a is operated in response to the "operation reminder effect" (during the execution of the operation reminder effect), the same "hold change effect" as in the above-described embodiment may be executed.

As described above, in the modification 2, when the over-winning occurs, the "operation reminder effect" is executed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which a player who is expecting to perform an "operation reminder effect" is made to aim for the occurrence of over-winning. As a result, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game and to increase the operating rate of the pachinko machine 1. The "operation prompting effect" can also be regarded as an "operation effect that suggests information related to the player's operation" and a "specific effect".

F-3. Modification 3:
In the above-described embodiment, it is decided to perform the "hold change effect" based on the occurrence of the over prize. On the other hand, in the modification 2, based on the occurrence of the over winning, the "number of times increase effect" for increasing the number of operations (the number of player operations) of the effect button 10a prompted by the player is executed.

For example, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect (always or through a predetermined lottery), the "image showing the effect button 10a" is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. To execute. After that, each time an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect (always or through a predetermined lottery), the number of "images showing the effect button 10a" to be displayed is increased by one. "Increase the number of times" is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 24, since over-winning occurred three times during the execution of the reach effect, if three "images showing the effect button 10a" are displayed and further over-winning occurs, The "image showing the effect button 10a" is increased by one, and the "number of times increase effect" is executed to display a total of four "images showing the effect button 10a". One displayed "image showing the effect button 10a" corresponds to one operation of the effect button 10a (player operation), and is the same number as the displayed "image showing the effect button 10a". The operation of the effect button 10a (player operation) is urged to the player.

Then, when the effect button 10a is operated after the above-mentioned reach effect (number of times increase effect) is completed, the number of operations of the effect button 10a (number of player operations) increased in the "number of times increase effect" decreases. .. That is, each time the operation of the effect button 10a (player operation) is performed, the displayed "image showing the effect button 10a" is deleted one by one. For example, as shown in FIG. 25, if the effect button 10a is operated while four "images showing the effect button 10a" are displayed because the over-winning occurred four times during the execution of the reach effect. , One "image showing the effect button 10a" is deleted, and a total of three "images showing the effect button 10a" are displayed.

At this time, if the same "change pending image" as in the above-described embodiment is stored, the following processing is performed. That is, in the modification 3, every time the effect button 10a is operated while the "image showing the effect button 10a" is displayed, the "specified number of times" which is an attribute of the "change pending image" is added. At the same time, a "pending change effect" corresponding to the "specified number of times" is performed. For example, if it is memorized that the "specified number of times" is 4 times and the "change destination color" is "red" as the attribute of the "change pending image", the number of operations of the effect button 10a is 4 times. Previously, an effect of cracking the "change hold image" was executed, and when the number of operations of the effect button 10a reached four, the color of the "change hold image" was changed to "red".

However, the number of operations of the effect button 10a that is effective at this time, in other words, the number of operations of the effect button 10a in which the "specified number of times" is added and the "hold change effect" is performed, is the displayed "effect button 10a". It is the same number as the "image shown". Therefore, as described above, even if it is memorized that the "specified number of times" is 4 times and the "change destination color" is "red" as the attribute of the "change pending image", it is displayed. If the number of "images showing the effect button 10a" is three, the fourth operation of the effect button 10a is invalid, and the color of the "change pending image" is not changed to "red".

On the other hand, if it is memorized that the "specified number of times" is twice as the attribute of the "change pending image" and the "change destination color" is "blue", the number of operations of the effect button 10a is twice. Previously, an effect of cracking the "change hold image" was executed, and when the number of operations of the effect button 10a was two, the color of the "change hold image" was changed to "blue". That is, in this case, even if the number of displayed "images showing the effect button 10a" is 4, the color of the "change pending image" is changed to "blue" when the number of operations of the effect button 10a is 2. Change to. Therefore, it is not necessary to operate the effect button 10a for the remaining two times.

From these things, the "number of times increase production" can be regarded as the following production. That is, when a predetermined number of effective operations (4 effective operations in the above example) are performed, a predetermined effect (in the above example, an effect of changing the color of the "change pending image") is performed. It can also be regarded as an effect that suggests (increases) the maximum number of effective operations that the player can perform (the maximum number of player operations that can be accepted as effective operations). In addition, the "number of times increase effect" can be regarded as a "operation effect that suggests information related to the player's operation" and a "specific effect".

As described above, in the modification 3, the number of operations of the effect button 10a prompted by the player (the upper limit number of player operations accepted as effective operations) increases based on the occurrence of the over-winning. That is, the number of operations of the effect button 10a prompted by the player (the upper limit number of player operations accepted as effective operations) increases in response to the increase in the number of over-winning occurrences. For this reason, the number of over-winning occurrences is increased for the player who expects that the number of operations of the effect button 10a prompted by the player (the upper limit number of player operations accepted as effective operations) increases. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that is expected to increase, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, in the modification 3, when the player operation is performed after the number of operations of the effect button 10a (the upper limit number of player operations accepted as effective operations) is increased in the "number of times increase effect", the "number of times increase effect" is performed. The number of operations of the effect button 10a increased in "" (the upper limit number of player operations accepted as effective operations) is reduced. Therefore, the player operates the player until the number of operations of the effect button 10a increased by the "number of times increase effect" (the upper limit number of player operations accepted as effective operations) becomes "0 times". It is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

F-4. Modification 4:
In the above-described second modification, the “operation reminder effect” may be performed based on the occurrence of an over-winning during the execution of the “first reach effect” or the “second reach effect”. Further, in the above-described third modification, the "number of times increase effect" may be performed based on the occurrence of over-winning during the execution of the "first reach effect" or the "second reach effect". Here, the "first reach effect" is, for example, a reach effect in which the first character is displayed among a plurality of types of feasible reach effects, and the "first reach effect" is, for example, a plurality of feasible types of reach effects. This is a reach effect in which the second character is displayed.

Further, the "first reach effect" is executed when the variation display of the special symbol based on the first specific variation pattern (also referred to as the "first specific variation" in the present specification) is performed, and the "second reach effect" is performed. Is executed when the variation display of the special symbol based on the second specific variation pattern (also referred to as "second specific variation" in the present specification) is performed. Therefore, the configuration of the modification 1 is based on the fact that an over-winning occurs during the execution of the "first specific variation" or the "second specific variation". (Modification example 3) ”can also be regarded as a configuration for performing.

Then, when adopting the configurations as in the modified example 2 and the modified example 3, the over prize is won during the execution of the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" or the "second reach effect (second specific variation)". When this occurs, a change lottery may be executed, and if the change lottery is won, an "operation prompting effect (modification example 2)" and a "number of times increase effect (modification example 3)" may be performed.

Further, in this case, the winning probability of the change lottery is different between the execution of the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" and the execution of the "second reach effect (second specific variation)". It may be that. For example, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the "first reach effect (first specific change)", a change lottery with a winning probability of 90% is executed, and the "second reach effect (second specific change)" is being executed. If an over-winning occurs, a change lottery with a winning probability of 30% will be executed, and if the change lottery is won, an "operation prompting effect (modification example 2)" and a "number of times increase effect (transformation example 3)" will be performed. May be good.

In this way, the winning probability of the change lottery (predetermined lottery) is higher when the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" is being executed than when the "second reach effect (second specific variation)" is being executed. Since it is high, the execution probabilities of the "operation prompting effect (modification example 2)" and the "number of times increasing effect (transformation example 3)" are also "second" when the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" is being executed. It is higher than during the execution of "Reach production (second specific fluctuation)". For this reason, the "second reach effect (second specific variation)" is given to the player who is expecting the "operation prompting effect (transformation example 2)" and the "number of times increase effect (transformation example 3)" to be performed. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that aims to generate over-winning during the execution of "1st reach production (1st specific variation)" rather than during execution of "", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. It becomes.

It should be noted that the execution time of the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" and the execution time of the "second reach effect (second specific variation)" are longer than the predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). May be good. In this way, over-winning is likely to occur during the execution of the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" and during the execution of the "second reach effect (second specific variation)", and this over-winning is likely to occur. During the period when a prize is likely to occur, the "operation reminder effect (modification example 2)" and the "number of times increase effect (transformation example 3)" based on the over-winning will be performed. As a result, the "operation urging effect (modification example 2)" and the "number of times increase effect (transformation example 3)" can be easily executed, and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

Further, the execution time of the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" may be longer than the execution time of the "second reach effect (second specific variation)". In this way, over-winning is more likely to occur when the "first reach effect (first specific variation)" is being executed than when the "second reach effect (second specific variation)" is being executed. A change lottery with a higher winning probability will be held during the period when it is likely to occur. As a result, the "operation urging effect (modification example 2)" and the "number of times increase effect (transformation example 3)" can be easily executed, and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

F-5. Deformation example 5 (suggestion of performance during setting):
In the above-described examples and modifications, the "performance suggestion effect" that suggests the "performance during setting" may be performed. In the following, first, "performance during setting" will be described.

F-5-1. Performance setting function:
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment has a "performance setting function (so-called setting change function)" for setting the performance of the pachinko machine 1 based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, six types of performances 1 to 6 are stored in advance as the performance of the pachinko machine 1. Then, when the setting operation is performed by the staff of the game hall, one of the six types of performance is set, and the game proceeds based on the set performance. The performance setting function will be described in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 26, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, six types of performances 1 to 6 are stored in advance as the performance of the pachinko machine 1. Of these, as performance 1, "big hit probability when a low probability state is set (also referred to as" low probability time probability "in this specification)" is a probability of 1/160, and "high probability". It is stored that the jackpot probability when the state is set (also referred to as “high probability at high probability” in the present specification) ”is 1/50. Further, as the performance 2, it is memorized that the "low probability time probability" is 1/155 and the "high probability time probability" is 1/47, and the performance 3 is the "low probability time probability". Is 1/150, and the "high probability" is 1/44, and as the performance 4, the "low probability" is 1/145, and the "high probability" is 1. Is memorized to be 1/41, and as the performance 5, it is memorized that the "low probability" is 1/130 and the "high probability" is 1/38. As for the performance 6, it is stored that the "low probability" is 1/120 and the "high probability" is 1/135.

Performance 1 to Performance 6 are the number of random numbers (big hit random numbers) to be jackpots among the jackpot determination random numbers (also referred to as "acquirable random numbers" in the present specification) that can be acquired as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold. Are set by making them different from each other. For example, when performance 1 is set, in order to reduce the probability at low probability to 1/160, in the low probability state, a random number at 1/160 of the acquireable random numbers is set as a jackpot random number, and at high probability. In order to reduce the probability to 1/50, in the high probability state, a random number of 1/50 of the acquireable random numbers is used as a jackpot random number. Such a big hit random number is stored in advance in the "big hit random number storage area" of the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in correspondence with the performances 1 to 6 (for each of the performances 1 to 6).

When the setting operation is performed by the staff of the game hall, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets one of the performances (performance corresponding to the setting operation) of the RAM 203 (or a flash memory (not shown)) among the performances 1 to 6. It is stored in the "setting performance storage area", and the performance (performance corresponding to the setting operation) is set accordingly.

Various methods can be adopted as the setting operation performed by the staff of the game hall. For example, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is not turned on, the setting key is inserted into the keyhole for the setting key and rotated to a predetermined position (a position where the performance can be set). Then, in this state, the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, and the performance setting button is pressed to sequentially change the performance of the setting candidates. At that time, the performance of the setting candidate is displayed on a predetermined display unit (for example, Nana Seg). Then, when the confirm button is pressed, the performance that is a setting candidate at that time is set. At this time, the set performance (also referred to as “performance being set” in the present specification) is stored in the “set performance storage area” of the RAM 203 (or a flash memory (not shown)) by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200. Further, this "performance during setting" is also stored in the RAM 223 (or a flash memory (not shown) of the sub-control board 220). The "performance during setting" stored in the RAM 223 of the sub-control board 220 is referred to by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 when suggesting the "performance during setting" to the player.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game based on the performance thus set (performance being set). That is, when performing the jackpot determination, the "performance during setting" is determined by referring to the "set performance storage area" of the RAM 203. Then, the jackpot determination random number acquired this time is compared with the jackpot random number corresponding to the "performance during setting" stored in the "big hit random number storage area" of the ROM 202. As a result, if the jackpot determination random number acquired this time matches any of the jackpot random numbers corresponding to the "performance being set", it is determined to be a jackpot, and if they do not match, it is determined to be out of order.

As a matter of course, the performance having a higher jackpot probability among the performances 1 to 6 is a more advantageous performance for the player. Therefore, the player is expected to have more advantageous performance set.

Further, since the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 stores a plurality of types of performances (performances 1 to 6), it can be regarded as a "performance storage means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the performance by storing the performance corresponding to the setting operation by the staff of the game hall in the "setting performance storage area" of the RAM 203 (or a flash memory (not shown)). Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "performance setting means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game based on the "performance during setting" (performs a jackpot determination). Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "game progress means".

F-5-2. Performance suggestion production:
As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a "performance setting function (so-called setting change function)" for setting any of the performances 1 to 6. However, such a performance setting function is a well-known technique for general players, and it is not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game only by having this function. Therefore, in the modification 5, the "performance suggestion effect" that displays the "performance suggestion image" that suggests the "performance during setting" is executed.

In this "performance suggestion effect", as "performance suggestion images", "performance 1 image" indicating the characters "performance 1?", "Performance 2 image" indicating the characters "performance 2?", And "performance 3" "Performance 3 image" indicating the characters "?", "Performance 4 image" indicating the characters "Performance 4?", "Performance 5 image" indicating the characters "Performance 5?", And "Performance 6?" It is possible to display a "performance 6 image" indicating the characters of. Then, when executing the "performance suggestion effect", the "performance suggestion image" to be displayed this time is selected from these six types of "performance suggestion images" with a probability based on the "performance being set". Then, the effect of displaying the selected "performance suggestion image" on the display screen of the effect display device 41 is executed.

FIG. 27 shows the selection probability (display probability) of the “performance suggestion image” when the “performance suggestion effect” is executed. As shown in FIG. 27, when executing the "performance suggestion effect", if the "performance being set" is "performance 1", the "performance 1 image" is displayed (selected) with a probability of 75%. Each of the other "performance suggestion images" is displayed (selected) with a probability of 5%. If the "performance being set" is "performance 2", the "performance 2 image" is displayed (selected) with a probability of 75%, and the other "performance suggestion images" are displayed with a probability of 5% (each). select. If the "performance being set" is "performance 3", the "performance 3 image" is displayed (selected) with a probability of 75%, and the other "performance suggestion images" are displayed with a probability of 5% (each). select. If the "performance being set" is "performance 4", the "performance 4 image" is displayed (selected) with a probability of 75%, and the other "performance suggestion images" are displayed with a probability of 5% (each). select. If the "performance being set" is "performance 5", the "performance 5 image" is displayed (selected) with a probability of 75%, and the other "performance suggestion images" are displayed with a probability of 5% (each). select. If the "performance being set" is "performance 6", the "performance 6 image" is displayed (selected) with a probability of 75%, and the other "performance suggestion images" are displayed with a probability of 5% (each). select.

In this way, when the "performance suggestion effect" is executed, the type of "performance suggestion image" corresponding to the "performance being set" will be displayed with a high probability, and as a result, the "performance being set" is suggested. The Rukoto.

Therefore, in the above-described examples and modifications, the "performance suggestion effect" may be executed based on the occurrence of over-winning. For example, in the above-described Example and Modification 1, the "performance suggestion effect (hold change effect)" that changes the reserved image into the above-mentioned "performance suggestion image" may be executed based on the occurrence of the over-winning. Good. Further, in the above-described Examples and Modifications 1, the color of the "change-holding image" is changed, and at the same time, the above-mentioned "performance-suggesting image" is attached to the "change-holding image" and displayed. (Holding change effect) ”may be executed.

In this way, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" is made to aim for the occurrence of over-winning (expecting that the pending change effect is performed). , It is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Further, in the modification 2 and the modification 4 in which the "operation reminder effect" is executed based on the over prize, if the effect button 10a is operated in response to the "operation reminder effect" (during the execution of the operation reminder effect). , "Performance suggestion effect" may be executed. In this way, the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" is expected to generate an over-winning, and the game is performed when the "operation reminder effect" is performed based on the occurrence of the over-winning. It is possible to realize a novel game property of having a person operate, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Further, in the modification 3 and the modification 4, the number of operations of the effect button 10a increased in the “number of times increase effect” (the number of player operations, the number of images displaying the effect button 10a) and the same number of effect buttons 10a are used. When the operation (player operation) is performed, the above-mentioned "performance suggestion effect" may be executed. In this way, for the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting", the number of operations of the effect button 10a increased by the "number of times increase effect" (the number of player operations, the number of images displaying the effect button 10a). ), It is possible to realize a novel game property in which the same number of effect buttons 10a are operated (player operation), and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Although the examples of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording described in each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim, and those skilled in the art can use it. Improvements based on the knowledge usually possessed by those skilled in the art can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game ball supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. I explained the example. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a game machine of a type in which a game benefit is given in a form different from that of “paining a game ball”. For example, when a game ball enters various entrances, data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of game value) corresponding to the entry is stored, thereby providing a profit (game) in the game. The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type that imparts a value) to a player, and in this case as well, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a type of pachinko machine that converts game benefits (game value) into data and gives it to the player, 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 a game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various entrances or out ports and fire it again.

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

<Game machine A1>
<Overview>
A specific effect can be executed based on the occurrence of over prizes.
<Claim format>
A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
Detection means to detect the game ball,
Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means, and
Based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, the identification information changing means that changes the identification information, which is a variable display of the identification information, and the identification information changing means.
With
The acquired information storage means does not store new acquired information even if an over-winning occurs, which is the detection of a game ball by the detection means when the upper limit number of acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means. And
A gaming machine characterized in that a specific effect can be executed based on the occurrence of the over-winning.

In such a gaming machine, when an over-winning occurs, a specific effect is executed. Here, in the state where the acquisition information of the upper limit number is stored, even if the game ball is detected by the detection means, the detection becomes an over prize and the new acquisition information is not stored (by extension, the number of executions of the identification information fluctuation). Does not increase). Therefore, a general player tends to stop the firing of the game ball in a state where the acquired information of the upper limit number is stored, and in this case, the operating rate of the game machine is lowered. In this respect, in this gaming machine, when an over-winning occurs, a specific effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which a player who expects a specific effect to be performed is made to aim for the occurrence of over-winning. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and to increase the operating rate of the game machine.

<Game machine A2>
<Overview>
If an over prize occurs during the reach production, a specific production can be executed.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1
A reach effect executing means capable of executing a reach effect is provided at least in a part of the case where the identification information is changed.
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the reach effect.

In such a gaming machine, when an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect, a specific effect is executed. Here, as described above, a general player tends to stop the firing of the game ball in the state where the acquisition information of the upper limit number is stored. In addition to this, during the execution of the reach effect, There is a tendency to stop the launch of the game ball to confirm its contents. Therefore, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect, the operating rate of the gaming machine is lowered. In this regard, in this gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect, a specific effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which a player who expects a specific effect to be performed is made to aim at "occurrence of over-winning during execution of reach effect". As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and to increase the operating rate of the game machine.

<Game machine A3>
<Overview>
If an over-winning occurs during the reach production, a lottery can be executed, and if the lottery is won, a specific production is performed. As the reach effect, the first reach effect and the second reach effect can be executed, and the probability of winning the lottery is higher in the first reach effect than in the second reach effect.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1
A reach effect executing means capable of executing a reach effect is provided at least in a part of the case where the identification information is changed.
A predetermined lottery can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the reach effect.
If the predetermined lottery is won, the specific effect is executed.
The reach effect executing means can execute at least the first reach effect and the second reach effect as the reach effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that the winning probability of the predetermined lottery is higher during the execution of the first reach effect than during the execution of the second reach effect.

In such a gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect, a predetermined lottery is executed, and if the predetermined lottery is won, a specific effect is executed. Here, as described above, a general player tends to stop the firing of the game ball in the state where the acquisition information of the upper limit number is stored. In addition to this, during the execution of the reach effect, There is a tendency to stop the launch of the game ball to confirm its contents. Therefore, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect, the operating rate of the gaming machine is lowered. In this regard, in this gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect, a predetermined lottery is executed, and if the predetermined lottery is won, a specific effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which a player who expects a specific effect to be performed is made to aim at "occurrence of over-winning during execution of reach effect". As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and to increase the operating rate of the game machine.

Further, in this gaming machine, the winning probability of the above-mentioned predetermined lottery is higher during the execution of the first reach effect than during the execution of the second reach effect, so that the execution probability of the specific effect is also the execution probability of the first reach effect. It is higher during execution than during execution of the second reach production. For this reason, a novel game in which a player who is expecting a specific effect is to aim for an over-winning during the execution of the first reach effect rather than during the execution of the second reach effect. It is possible to realize the sexuality and enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A4>
<Overview>
Specific fluctuations can be executed as identification information fluctuations, and specific effects can be executed when over-winning occurs during specific fluctuations.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1
The identification information variation means can at least execute a specific variation as the identification information variation, and is capable of executing the specific variation.
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the specific variation.

In such a gaming machine, when an over-winning occurs during execution of a specific variation (for example, a second variation having a variation time longer than the first variation), a specific effect is executed. Here, as described above, a general player tends to stop launching a game ball in a state where the acquisition information of the upper limit number is stored, and in addition to this, a specific fluctuation (for example, the first During the execution of the second fluctuation), in which the fluctuation time is longer than the fluctuation, the launch of the game ball tends to be stopped in order to confirm the content. Therefore, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the specific fluctuation, the operating rate of the gaming machine will decrease. In this respect, in this gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the specific fluctuation, the specific effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which a player who expects a specific effect to be performed is made to aim at "occurrence of over-winning during execution of a specific fluctuation". As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and to increase the operating rate of the game machine.

<Game machine A5>
<Overview>
Specific fluctuations can be executed as identification information fluctuations, a lottery can be executed if an over-winning occurs during the specific fluctuations, and a specific effect can be executed if the lottery is won. As the specific variation, the first specific variation and the second specific variation can be executed, and the winning probability of the lottery is higher in the first specific variation than in the second specific variation.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine A1
The identification information variation means can at least execute a specific variation as the identification information variation, and is capable of executing the specific variation.
A predetermined lottery can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the specific variation.
If the predetermined lottery is won, the specific effect is executed.
The identification information changing means can execute at least the first specific variation and the second specific variation as the specific variation.
A gaming machine characterized in that the winning probability of the predetermined lottery is higher during the execution of the first specific variation than during the execution of the second specific variation.

In such a gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the specific variation, a predetermined lottery is executed, and if the predetermined lottery is won, a specific effect is executed. Here, as described above, a general player tends to stop the firing of the game ball in a state where the acquired information of the upper limit number is stored. In addition to this, during the execution of the specific fluctuation, There is a tendency to stop the launch of the game ball to confirm its contents. Therefore, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the specific fluctuation, the operating rate of the gaming machine will decrease. In this regard, in this gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the specific variation, a predetermined lottery is executed, and if the predetermined lottery is won, a specific effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which a player who expects a specific effect to be performed is made to aim for an over-winning while the specific variation is being executed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and to increase the operating rate of the game machine.

Further, in this gaming machine, the winning probability of the above-mentioned predetermined lottery is higher during the execution of the first specific variation than during the execution of the second specific variation, so that the execution probability of the specific effect is also the first specific variation. It is higher during execution than during execution of the second specific variation. For this reason, a novel game in which a player who is expecting a specific effect is to aim for an over-winning during the execution of the first specific variation rather than during the execution of the second specific variation. It is possible to realize the sexuality and enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A6>
<Overview>
Before the number of over-winning occurrences in a predetermined period reaches the specified number, it is possible to execute the first specific effect as a specific effect, in which the display mode of the displayed image is changed according to the number of over-winning occurrences. When the number of over-winning occurrences in a predetermined period reaches the specified number of times, as a specific effect, it is possible to execute a second specific effect that changes the display mode of the image changed in the first specific effect to the specific mode.
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A5,
Before the number of times the over-winning occurs in a predetermined period reaches the specified number of times, as the specific effect, it is possible to execute a first specific effect that changes the display mode of the displayed image according to the number of times the over-winning occurs. Yes,
When the number of over-winning occurrences in the predetermined period reaches the specified number of times, it is possible to execute the second specific effect as the specific effect, which changes the display mode of the image changed in the first specific effect to the specific mode. A gaming machine featuring.

In such a gaming machine, until the number of over-winning occurrences reaches a specified number, the first specific effect of changing the display mode of the displayed image according to the number of over-winning occurrences is executed, and the over-winning occurrence occurs. When the number of times reaches the specified number of times, it is possible to execute the second specific effect that changes the display mode of the image changed in the first specific effect to the specific mode. Therefore, for a player who expects that the display mode of the displayed image changes according to the number of occurrences of over-winning and finally changes to a specific mode, the occurrence of over-prize occurs a specified number of times. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that aims to increase the number of games until it becomes, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A7>
<Overview>
It is possible to execute an image change effect that changes the display mode of the displayed image step by step, and if an over prize occurs while the image change effect is being performed, the image changed by the image change effect is used as a specific effect. It is possible to execute an effect that changes the display mode of the image to a specific mode.
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A5,
It is possible to execute an image change effect that gradually changes the display mode of the displayed image.
When the over-winning occurs in the state where the image change effect is performed, as the specific effect, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the image changed by the image change effect to a specific mode. A game machine to play.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute an image change effect that gradually changes the display mode of the displayed image, and if an over prize occurs while the image change effect is performed, the image change effect is changed. The display mode of the image is changed to a specific mode. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which a player who expects that the display mode of the gradually changed image finally changes to a specific mode is aimed at the occurrence of over-winning. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine A8>
<Overview>
The specific production is a production that suggests "performance during setting".
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A7,
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the gaming machine,
A performance setting means for setting one of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall, and a performance setting means for setting one performance.
With
The specific effect is a game machine characterized in that the specific effect is an effect that suggests the performance set by the performance setting means.

In such a gaming machine, based on the occurrence of over-winning, a specific effect suggesting "performance set by the performance setting means (also referred to as" performance being set "in the present specification)" is executed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel game property that the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" is aimed at the occurrence of over-winning, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

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

<Game machine B1>
<Overview>
It is possible to execute a pending change effect based on the occurrence of over prizes.
<Claim format>
A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
Detection means to detect the game ball,
Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means, and
A hold display means for displaying a hold image indicating that the acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means, and a hold display means.
Based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, the identification information changing means that changes the identification information, which is a variable display of the identification information, and the identification information changing means.
With
The acquired information storage means does not store new acquired information even if an over-winning occurs, which is the detection of a game ball by the detection means when the upper limit number of acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means. And
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image based on the occurrence of the over prize.

In such a gaming machine, when an over-winning occurs, a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image is executed. Here, in the state where the acquisition information of the upper limit number is stored, even if the game ball is detected by the detection means, the detection becomes an over prize and the new acquisition information is not stored (by extension, the number of executions of the identification information fluctuation). Does not increase). Therefore, a general player tends to stop the firing of the game ball in a state where the acquired information of the upper limit number is stored, and in this case, the operating rate of the game machine is lowered. In this respect, in this gaming machine, when an over-winning occurs, a hold change effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which a player who is expecting a hold change effect is made to aim for the occurrence of over-winning. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and to increase the operating rate of the game machine.

<Game machine B2>
<Overview>
If an over prize occurs during the reach production, the hold change production can be executed.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine B1
A reach effect executing means capable of executing a reach effect is provided at least in a part of the case where the identification information is changed.
A gaming machine characterized in that the pending change effect can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the reach effect.

In such a gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect, the hold change effect is executed. Here, as described above, a general player tends to stop the firing of the game ball in the state where the acquisition information of the upper limit number is stored. In addition to this, during the execution of the reach effect, There is a tendency to stop the launch of the game ball to confirm its contents. Therefore, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect, the operating rate of the gaming machine is lowered. In this regard, in this gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect, the hold change effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which a player who is expecting a hold change effect is made to aim at "occurrence of over-winning during execution of reach effect". As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and to increase the operating rate of the game machine.

<Game machine B3>
<Overview>
If an over-winning occurs during the reach production, a lottery can be executed, and if the lottery is won, a pending change effect is performed. As the reach effect, the first reach effect and the second reach effect can be executed, and the probability of winning the lottery is higher in the first reach effect than in the second reach effect.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine B1
A reach effect executing means capable of executing a reach effect is provided at least in a part of the case where the identification information is changed.
A predetermined lottery can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the reach effect.
If the predetermined lottery is won, the pending change effect is executed.
The reach effect executing means can execute at least the first reach effect and the second reach effect as the reach effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that the winning probability of the predetermined lottery is higher during the execution of the first reach effect than during the execution of the second reach effect.

In such a gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect, a predetermined lottery is executed, and if the predetermined lottery is won, a hold change effect is executed. Here, as described above, a general player tends to stop the firing of the game ball in the state where the acquisition information of the upper limit number is stored. In addition to this, during the execution of the reach effect, There is a tendency to stop the launch of the game ball to confirm its contents. Therefore, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect, the operating rate of the gaming machine is lowered. In this respect, in this gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect, a predetermined lottery is executed, and if the predetermined lottery is won, the hold change effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which a player who is expecting a hold change effect is made to aim at "occurrence of over-winning during execution of reach effect". As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and to increase the operating rate of the game machine.

Further, in this gaming machine, the winning probability of the above-mentioned predetermined lottery is higher when the first reach effect is being executed than when the second reach effect is being executed. Therefore, the execution probability of the hold change effect is also the first reach effect. Is higher during the execution of the second reach production than during the execution. For this reason, it is a novel idea that a player who expects a hold change effect to aim for an over-winning during the execution of the first reach effect rather than during the execution of the second reach effect. It is possible to realize game playability and enhance the game interest.

<Game machine B4>
<Overview>
Specific fluctuations can be executed as identification information fluctuations, and if an over-winning occurs during the specific fluctuations, a pending change effect can be executed.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine B1
The identification information variation means can at least execute a specific variation as the identification information variation, and is capable of executing the specific variation.
A gaming machine characterized in that the pending change effect can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the specific variation.

In such a gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during execution of a specific variation (for example, a second variation having a variation time longer than that of the first variation), a hold change effect is executed. Here, as described above, a general player tends to stop launching a game ball in a state where the acquisition information of the upper limit number is stored, and in addition to this, a specific fluctuation (for example, the first During the execution of the second fluctuation), in which the fluctuation time is longer than the fluctuation, the launch of the game ball tends to be stopped in order to confirm the content. Therefore, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the specific fluctuation, the operating rate of the gaming machine will decrease. In this regard, in this gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of a specific change, a hold change effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which a player who is expecting a hold change effect is made to aim at "occurrence of over-winning during execution of a specific change". As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and to increase the operating rate of the game machine.

<Game machine B5>
<Overview>
Specific fluctuations can be executed as identification information fluctuations, a lottery can be executed if an over-winning occurs during the specific fluctuations, and a pending change effect can be executed if the lottery is won. As the specific variation, the first specific variation and the second specific variation can be executed, and the winning probability of the lottery is higher in the first specific variation than in the second specific variation.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine B1
The identification information variation means can at least execute a specific variation as the identification information variation, and is capable of executing the specific variation.
A predetermined lottery can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the specific variation.
If the predetermined lottery is won, the pending change effect is executed.
The identification information changing means can execute at least the first specific variation and the second specific variation as the specific variation.
A gaming machine characterized in that the winning probability of the predetermined lottery is higher during the execution of the first specific variation than during the execution of the second specific variation.

In such a gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the specific variation, a predetermined lottery is executed, and if the predetermined lottery is won, a hold change effect is executed. Here, as described above, a general player tends to stop the firing of the game ball in a state where the acquired information of the upper limit number is stored. In addition to this, during the execution of the specific fluctuation, There is a tendency to stop the launch of the game ball to confirm its contents. Therefore, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the specific fluctuation, the operating rate of the gaming machine will decrease. In this regard, in this gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the specific variation, a predetermined lottery is executed, and if the predetermined lottery is won, a pending change effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which a player who is expecting a hold change effect is made to aim for an over-winning while the specific change is being executed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and to increase the operating rate of the game machine.

Further, in this gaming machine, the winning probability of the above-mentioned predetermined lottery is higher when the first specific variation is being executed than when the second specific variation is being executed. Therefore, the execution probability of the hold change effect is also the first specific variation. Is higher during execution than during execution of the second specific variation. For this reason, it is a novel idea that the player who expects the pending change effect to aim to generate an over prize during the execution of the first specific change rather than during the execution of the second specific change. It is possible to realize game playability and enhance the game interest.

<Game machine B6>
<Overview>
Before the number of over-prize occurrences in a predetermined period reaches the specified number, it is possible to execute the first hold change effect in which the display mode of the displayed hold image is changed according to the number of over-prize occurrences as the hold change effect. When the number of over-winning occurrences in a predetermined period reaches the specified number of times, as the hold change effect, it is possible to execute the second hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image changed in the first hold change effect to a specific mode.
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B5
Before the number of times the over-winning occurs in a predetermined period reaches the specified number of times, as the holding change effect, a first holding change effect is performed in which the display mode of the displayed reserved image is changed according to the number of times the over-winning occurs. Feasible and
When the number of over-winning occurrences in the predetermined period reaches a predetermined number, as the hold change effect, a second hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image changed in the first hold change effect to a specific mode is executed. A gaming machine characterized by being possible.

In such a gaming machine, until the number of over-winning occurrences reaches a specified number, the first hold change effect that changes the display mode of the displayed hold image according to the number of over-winning occurrences is executed, and the over-winning is performed. When the number of occurrences of is a predetermined number of times, it is possible to execute the second hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image changed in the first hold change effect to a specific mode. For this reason, the occurrence of over-winning is stipulated for the player who expects that the display mode of the displayed reserved image changes according to the number of occurrences of over-winning and finally changes to a specific mode. It is possible to realize a novel gameplay that aims to increase the number of times, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine B7>
<Overview>
It is possible to execute an image change effect that gradually changes the display mode of the displayed hold image, and if an over prize occurs while the image change effect is being performed, the image change effect is changed as the hold change effect. It is possible to execute an effect that changes the display mode of the reserved image to a specific mode.
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B5
It is possible to execute an image change effect that gradually changes the display mode of the displayed reserved image.
When the over-winning occurs in the state where the image change effect is performed, it is possible to execute the effect of changing the display mode of the reserved image changed by the image change effect to a specific mode as the hold change effect. A featured gaming machine.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute an image change effect that gradually changes the display mode of the displayed reserved image, and if an over prize occurs while the image change effect is performed, the image change effect changes. The display mode of the reserved image is changed to a specific mode. For this reason, a novel game property is realized in which a player who expects that the display mode of the reserved image, which has been changed stepwise, finally changes to a specific mode, is made to aim for the occurrence of over-winning. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine B8>
<Overview>
The pending change effect is an effect that suggests "performance during setting".
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B7
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the gaming machine,
A performance setting means for setting one of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall, and a performance setting means for setting one performance.
With
The pachinko / pachislot machine is characterized in that the pending change effect is an effect suggesting the performance set by the performance setting means.

In such a gaming machine, based on the occurrence of over-winning, a pending change effect suggesting "performance set by the performance setting means (also referred to as" performance being set "in the present specification)" is executed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel game property that the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" is aimed at the occurrence of over-winning, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machines C1 to C7 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples>
Further, the pachinko machines of the above-described examples can be regarded as the following gaming machines C1 to C7.

<Game machine C1>
<Overview>
Operation effects can be executed based on the occurrence of over prizes.
<Claim format>
A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
Detection means to detect the game ball,
Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means, and
Based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, the identification information changing means that changes the identification information, which is a variable display of the identification information, and the identification information changing means.
With
The acquired information storage means does not store new acquired information even if an over-winning occurs, which is the detection of a game ball by the detection means when the upper limit number of acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means. And
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute an operation effect that suggests information related to a player's operation based on the occurrence of the over winning.

In such a gaming machine, when an over-winning occurs, an operation effect suggesting information related to the player's operation is executed. Here, in the state where the acquisition information of the upper limit number is stored, even if the game ball is detected by the detection means, the detection becomes an over prize and the new acquisition information is not stored (by extension, the number of executions of the identification information fluctuation). Does not increase). Therefore, a general player tends to stop the firing of the game ball in a state where the acquired information of the upper limit number is stored, and in this case, the operating rate of the game machine is lowered. In this respect, in this gaming machine, when an over-winning occurs, an operation effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which a player who is expecting to perform an operation effect is made to aim for the occurrence of over-winning. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and to increase the operating rate of the game machine.

<Game machine C2>
<Overview>
The operation effect is an effect that increases the number of player operations prompted by the player based on the occurrence of over-winning.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine C1
The operation effect is a game machine characterized in that the operation effect is an effect of increasing the number of player operations prompted by the player based on the occurrence of the over winning.

In such a gaming machine, the number of player operations prompted by the player increases based on the occurrence of over-winning. That is, the number of player operations prompted by the player increases in response to the increase in the number of over-winning occurrences. For this reason, a novel game property is realized in which a player who expects the number of player operations prompted by the player to increase is expected to increase the number of over-winning occurrences. It is possible to enhance the hobby of the game.

<Game machine C3>
<Overview>
If the player operation is performed after the number of player operations is increased in the operation effect, the increased number of player operations in the operation effect is reduced.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine C2
A gaming machine characterized in that the number of player operations increased in the operation effect is reduced based on the fact that the player operation is performed after the number of player operations is increased in the operation effect.

In such a gaming machine, if the player operation is performed after the number of player operations is increased in the operation effect, the increased number of player operations in the operation effect is reduced. Therefore, the player can be made to operate the player until the number of player operations increased by the operation effect becomes "0 times", and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine C4>
<Overview>
It is possible to execute an effect that suggests "performance during setting" based on the same number of player operations as the number of player operations increased in the operation effect.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine C2 or the gaming machine C3
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the gaming machine,
A performance setting means for setting one of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall, and a performance setting means for setting one performance.
With
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute an effect suggesting the performance set by the performance setting means based on the same number of player operations as the number of player operations increased in the operation effect. ..

In such a gaming machine, based on the fact that the same number of player operations as the number of player operations increased by the operation effect is performed, "performance set by the performance setting means (in this specification," performance being set ". ”) ”Is suggested. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" is made to perform the same number of player operations as the number of player operations increased by the operation effect. , It is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

<Game machine C5>
<Overview>
It is possible to execute an effect that suggests "performance during setting" based on the player's operation when the operation effect is performed.
<Claim format>
In the gaming machine C1
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the gaming machine,
A performance setting means for setting one of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall, and a performance setting means for setting one performance.
With
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute an effect suggesting the performance set by the performance setting means based on the player operation being performed when the operation effect is performed.

In such a gaming machine, based on the fact that the player operation is performed when the operation effect is performed, "performance set by the performance setting means (also referred to as" performance being set "in the present specification)". Perform a production that suggests. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player who tries to determine the "performance during setting" to generate an over prize, and the player operates when the operation effect is performed based on the occurrence of the over prize. It is possible to realize a novel game property of having the player perform the game, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine C6>
<Overview>
If an over-winning occurs during the reach production, the lottery can be executed, and if the lottery is won, the operation production is performed. As the reach effect, the first reach effect and the second reach effect can be executed, and the probability of winning the lottery is higher in the first reach effect than in the second reach effect.
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines C1 to C5
A reach effect executing means capable of executing a reach effect is provided at least in a part of the case where the identification information is changed.
A predetermined lottery can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the reach effect.
If the predetermined lottery is won, the operation effect is executed.
The reach effect executing means can execute at least the first reach effect and the second reach effect as the reach effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that the winning probability of the predetermined lottery is higher during the execution of the first reach effect than during the execution of the second reach effect.

In such a gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect, a predetermined lottery is executed, and if the predetermined lottery is won, the operation effect is executed. Here, as described above, a general player tends to stop the firing of the game ball in the state where the acquisition information of the upper limit number is stored. In addition to this, during the execution of the reach effect, There is a tendency to stop the launch of the game ball to confirm its contents. Therefore, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect, the operating rate of the gaming machine is lowered. In this respect, in this gaming machine, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the reach effect, a predetermined lottery is executed, and if the predetermined lottery is won, the operation effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel playability in which a player who is expecting to perform an operation effect is made to aim at "occurrence of an over prize during execution of a reach effect". As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and to increase the operating rate of the game machine.

Further, in this gaming machine, the winning probability of the above-mentioned predetermined lottery is higher during the execution of the first reach effect than during the execution of the second reach effect, so that the execution probability of the operation effect is also the execution probability of the first reach effect. It is higher during execution than during execution of the second reach production. For this reason, a novel game in which a player who is expecting an operation effect is aimed at generating an over prize during the execution of the first reach effect rather than during the execution of the second reach effect. It is possible to realize the sexuality and enhance the interest of the game.

<Game machine C7>
<Overview>
Specific fluctuations can be executed as identification information fluctuations, a lottery can be executed if an over-winning occurs during the specific fluctuations, and an operation effect can be executed if the lottery is won. As the specific variation, the first specific variation and the second specific variation can be executed, and the winning probability of the lottery is higher in the first specific variation than in the second specific variation.
<Claim format>
In any one of the gaming machines C1 to C5
The identification information variation means can at least execute a specific variation as the identification information variation, and is capable of executing the specific variation.
A predetermined lottery can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the specific variation.
If the predetermined lottery is won, the operation effect is executed.
The identification information changing means can execute at least the first specific variation and the second specific variation as the specific variation.
A gaming machine characterized in that the winning probability of the predetermined lottery is higher during the execution of the first specific variation than during the execution of the second specific variation.

In such a gaming machine, when an over-winning occurs during execution of a specific variation, a predetermined lottery is executed, and when the predetermined lottery is won, an operation effect is executed. Here, as described above, a general player tends to stop the firing of the game ball in a state where the acquired information of the upper limit number is stored. In addition to this, during the execution of the specific fluctuation, There is a tendency to stop the launch of the game ball to confirm its contents. Therefore, if an over-winning occurs during the execution of the specific fluctuation, the operating rate of the gaming machine will decrease. In this respect, the gaming machine executes a predetermined lottery when an over-winning occurs during the execution of the specific variation, and executes an operation effect when the predetermined lottery is won. For this reason, it is possible to realize a novel game property in which a player who is expecting to perform an operation effect is made to aim for an over-winning during execution of a specific variation. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and to increase the operating rate of the game machine.

Further, in this gaming machine, the winning probability of the above-mentioned predetermined lottery is higher when the first specific variation is being executed than when the second specific variation is being executed. Therefore, the execution probability of the operation effect is also the first specific variation. It is higher during execution than during execution of the second specific variation. For this reason, a novel game in which a player who is expecting an operation effect is aimed at generating an over prize during the execution of the first specific variation rather than during the execution of the second specific variation. It is possible to realize the sexuality and enhance the interest of the game.

The present invention can be used for a gaming machine used in a gaming hall.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 20 ... Game board, 24s ... 1st start port sensor (detection means), 25s ... 2nd start port sensor (detection means), 28 ... Grand prize opening (variable ball entry port), 41 ... Production display device, 200 ... Main control board, 201 ... CPU (identification information changing means, performance setting means), 202 ... ROM (performance storage means), 203 ... RAM (acquisition information storage means), 220 ... sub control board , 221 ... CPU (reach effect executing means, hold display means).

Claims (8)

A gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
Detection means to detect the game ball,
Acquired information storage means for storing acquired information acquired based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means, and
Based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, the identification information changing means that changes the identification information, which is a variable display of the identification information, and the identification information changing means.
With
The acquired information storage means does not store new acquired information even if an over-winning occurs, which is the detection of a game ball by the detection means when the upper limit number of acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means. And
A gaming machine characterized in that a specific effect can be executed based on the occurrence of the over-winning. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A reach effect executing means capable of executing a reach effect is provided at least in a part of the case where the identification information is changed.
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the reach effect. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A reach effect executing means capable of executing a reach effect is provided at least in a part of the case where the identification information is changed.
A predetermined lottery can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the reach effect.
If the predetermined lottery is won, the specific effect is executed.
The reach effect executing means can execute at least the first reach effect and the second reach effect as the reach effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that the winning probability of the predetermined lottery is higher during the execution of the first reach effect than during the execution of the second reach effect. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The identification information variation means can at least execute a specific variation as the identification information variation, and is capable of executing the specific variation.
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the specific variation. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The identification information variation means can at least execute a specific variation as the identification information variation, and is capable of executing the specific variation.
A predetermined lottery can be executed based on the occurrence of the over prize during the execution of the specific variation.
If the predetermined lottery is won, the specific effect is executed.
The identification information changing means can execute at least the first specific variation and the second specific variation as the specific variation.
A gaming machine characterized in that the winning probability of the predetermined lottery is higher during the execution of the first specific variation than during the execution of the second specific variation. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
Before the number of times the over-winning occurs in a predetermined period reaches the specified number of times, as the specific effect, it is possible to execute a first specific effect that changes the display mode of the displayed image according to the number of times the over-winning occurs. Yes,
When the number of over-winning occurrences in the predetermined period reaches the specified number of times, it is possible to execute the second specific effect as the specific effect, which changes the display mode of the image changed in the first specific effect to the specific mode. A gaming machine featuring. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
It is possible to execute an image change effect that gradually changes the display mode of the displayed image.
When the over-winning occurs in the state where the image change effect is performed, as the specific effect, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the image changed by the image change effect to a specific mode. A game machine to play. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7.
A performance storage means that stores multiple types of performance as the performance of the gaming machine,
A performance setting means for setting one of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by a staff member of the game hall, and a performance setting means for setting one performance.
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The specific effect is a game machine characterized in that the specific effect is an effect that suggests the performance set by the performance setting means.

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