JP2021097839A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that does not reduce the interest of a player.SOLUTION: Even when new hold information is generated such as a case in which a game ball enters a tulip-type electric accessory 17 to be won during a game period in which a hold display body is hidden, a performance display body 72 is displayed at a first performance display position R1 and a second performance display position R2 at a timing when hold information is generated (that is, until the game period is completed), if a game condition is satisfied such as a case in which the hold display body that is additionally displayed corresponding to the hold information is the hold display body with high expectation (a second special hold display body 82, for example). Therefore, in a Pachinko machine 1, the interest of a player is not reduced even if there is a game period in which the hold display body is hidden.)SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, a decorative pattern, a background image, a holding display, or the like is displayed on a display unit for production such as a liquid crystal screen (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-176661

In recent years, for the purpose of improving playability, for example, a live-action film or an animation may be adopted as a display effect in an effect display unit. Then, when the display effect by such a live-action or animation is executed, the hold display body displayed on the effect display unit may be hidden for a predetermined game period. However, when such a game period is provided, if the timing when the new hold information is generated is during the game period, the new hold information is displayed until the game period ends and the hold display body is displayed again. Since the player is not notified of the occurrence of the above, there is a risk that the player's interest may be lost.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not detract from the interest of the player.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention relates to a symbol display unit capable of varying / definitely displaying a symbol, an effect display unit for performing various display effects, and a game. The control means for controlling the operation and the display operation in the symbol display unit and the effect display unit is provided, and the control means acquires a numerical value from one or a plurality of random numbers based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. Based on the numerical value, the definite display mode of the symbol and the basic fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the symbol are determined, the fluctuation of the symbol is started in the symbol display unit, and the symbol is predetermined as the fluctuation time elapses. On the other hand, when a numerical value is acquired from the one or a plurality of random numbers based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, the acquired numerical value is stored as hold information up to a predetermined number and is stored in the effect display unit. A gaming machine that adds one hold display, and if the basic variation pattern is a special basic variation pattern, the control means has a predetermined gaming period between the start of variation of the symbol and the final display. The hold display body displayed on the effect display unit is hidden, the hold information is generated based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition during the game period, and the predetermined game condition is satisfied. Then, a predetermined effect display body is displayed on the effect display unit until the end of the game period.
Further, in order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 2 of the present invention includes a symbol display unit capable of varying / definitely displaying a symbol, an effect display unit for performing various display effects, and a game. The control means for controlling the operation related to the above and the display operation in the symbol display unit and the effect display unit is provided, and when the control means acquires a numerical value from one or a plurality of random numbers based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, the control means obtains a numerical value. Based on the acquired numerical value, the definite display mode of the symbol and the basic fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the symbol are determined, the fluctuation of the symbol is started in the symbol display unit, and the symbol is changed as the fluctuation time elapses. Is confirmed and displayed in a predetermined confirmed display mode, and when a numerical value is acquired from the one or a plurality of random numbers based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, the acquired numerical value is stored as hold information up to a predetermined number and is displayed for the effect. It is a gaming machine that adds one hold display body in the unit, and the control means determines that the basic fluctuation pattern is a special basic fluctuation pattern during the period from the start of fluctuation of the symbol to the final display. When the hold display body displayed on the effect display unit is hidden during the game period and the hold information is generated based on the satisfaction of the predetermined conditions during the game period, until the game period ends. It is characterized in that a predetermined effect display body is displayed on the effect display unit between the two.

According to the present invention, when the basic fluctuation pattern is a special basic fluctuation pattern, the hold display body displayed on the effect display unit for a predetermined game period is not set between the start of the fluctuation of the symbol and the final display. In addition to the display, the hold information based on the satisfaction of the predetermined conditions is generated during the game period, and the predetermined game conditions are satisfied (claim 1), or the hold information based on the satisfaction of the predetermined conditions is generated during the game period. When it occurs (claim 2), a predetermined effect display body is displayed on the effect display unit until the end of the game period. Therefore, even while the hold display is hidden, it is possible to notify the player that new hold information has been generated, so that the player can be a gaming machine that does not detract from the interest of the player. it can.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear side. It is a block diagram which showed the control mechanism of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of d counter and the type of "big hit". It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of an e-counter and a basic fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the basic fluctuation pattern and the detailed fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed the display part for production. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of the f-counter and the type of the hold display body to be additionally displayed. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of g-counter, the presence / absence of execution of change effect, and the content. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of a g-counter, the presence / absence of execution of a change effect, and the content. It is a flowchart which concerns on the specific display effect which corresponded to the change effect of the hold display body. It is a flowchart which concerns on the specific display effect corresponding to the additional display of a hold display body. It is explanatory drawing which showed one aspect which concerns on the specific display effect executed in the effect display part. It is explanatory drawing which showed one aspect which concerns on the specific display effect executed in the effect display part. It is explanatory drawing which showed one aspect which concerns on the specific display effect executed in the effect display part.

Hereinafter, a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Overall explanation of pachinko machines)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. Further, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the game board 2 from the front side. Further, FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear surface side.
The pachinko machine 1 is a machine in which a game ball is driven into a game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and allowed to flow down in the game area 16 to play a game, and the game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed on the upper part of the front surface of the frame 3 via a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. Further, in front of the game board 2, a front door 4 that supports a glass plate is hinged to a machine frame 3 so as to be able to open one side with the left end edge as an axis, and the game is closed by the front door 4. The space in front of the board 2 is defined as the game area 16.

The game area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23, an inner rail 24, and the like arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the two rails 23 and 24 on the left side of the game area 16. It is a launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16. Further, in addition to displaying a decorative symbol 66 composed of numbers "0" to "9" and various reserved display bodies in the substantially center of the game area 16, and performing a display effect by animation or the like, as will be described later. An effect display unit 6 for executing a display effect using the effect display body 72 or the like (shown in FIG. 15 or the like) is provided. Further, a center member 26 provided with various electric accessories is installed so as to surround the effect display unit 6, and a gate member 20 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the center member 26. There is.

Further, below the center member 26 in the game area 16, there is a start winning opening 19 in which a game ball can win a prize, a tulip-type electric accessory 17 having a pair of wing pieces that can be opened and closed, and a door member that can be opened and closed. A large winning device 18 is installed. On the other hand, a special symbol display unit 61 including a 7-segment display for displaying the first special symbol and the second special symbol is provided at a position outside the game area 16 in the lower right portion of the game board 2. A large number of game nails are planted on substantially the entire surface of the game area 16. Further, the special symbol display unit 61 is provided at a position visible to the player in front of the front door 4 even if the front door 4 is closed.

Further, on the front side of the machine frame 3 and below the game board 2, a supply plate 7 for supplying the game balls to the launching device 10 and a storage for storing the game balls overflowing from the supply plate 7 are stored. A plate 8 is attached, and the supply plate 7 can be opened to one side with respect to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the front door 4, and the storage plate 8 with the opening of the middle frame 5. Further, on the right side of the storage plate 8, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 and adjusting the driving strength of the game ball into the game area 16 is rotatably installed. In addition, a game button 25 that can be arbitrarily pushed and operated by the player is provided in front of the supply plate 7.
Further, a pair of speakers 14 and 14 for reporting sound effects, various messages and the like are provided on the upper part of the front door 4. In addition, lamp members 15 and 15 having a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 are provided on the left and right sides of the front door 4.

On the other hand, on the rear surface side of the machine frame 3, there are a storage tank 11 for storing game balls to be rented or paid out as prize balls to the supply plate 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a payout device 12. A payout control device 28 that controls the payout operation, a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board, device / member, and the like are installed. Reference numeral 21 denotes a center cover formed in the shape of a cover made of synthetic resin, and inside the center cover 21, a main control for executing a main control related to a game (for example, a so-called jackpot lottery) is executed. The device 30 (shown in FIG. 4), the display control device 50 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the display operation of the effect display unit 6, and the light emission control device 51 (FIG. 4) that controls the lighting / blinking operation of the lamp member 15. (Shown in 4), a sound control device 52 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the sound control operation from the speaker 14, and a sub control device 40 (shown in FIG. 4) that integrally controls the operations of the display control device 50, the sound control device 52, and the like. (Shown in Fig. 4) etc. are installed. Reference numeral 22 is a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to the transformer, and 27 is a ground.

Next, the control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1.
The main control device 30 includes a main CPU 32 that controls the operation of the following members as well as execution of a jackpot lottery, a storage means 33 such as ROM and RAM, a timer 34, and a main control board 31 on which an interface 35 and the like are mounted. There is. The main control board 31 is connected to the tulip-type electric accessory 17, the large winning device 18, the starting winning opening 19, the gate member 20, the special symbol display unit 61, and the like via the interface 35. Further, the main control board 31 is also electrically connected to the sub integrated board 41 built in the sub control device 40. Although omitted in FIG. 4, the main control board 31 is also connected to the payout control device 28, the power supply device 29, and the like via the interface 35.

The storage means 33 includes an a counter used for a lottery for whether or not to open the tulip-type electric accessory 17, a c counter (random number for determining a big hit) used for a big hit lottery, and a special symbol on the special symbol display unit 61. Built-in multiple counters such as a d-counter (random number for determining the definite display mode) that determines the definite display mode and an e-counter (random number for determining the fluctuating time information) that mainly determines the basic fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Has been done. Each counter is a loop counter that counts loops while adding 1 each in a very short time (for example, 1 interrupt 2.000 ms) between predetermined numerical values according to a predetermined rule from the time when the power is turned on. The acquisition of the used numerical value can be regarded as the acquisition of the numerical value from the random number. The a counter is between 0 and 9 (10 ways), the c counter is between 0 and 99 (100 ways), the d counter is between 0 and 4 (5 ways), and the e counter is 0 to 0. Loop count is performed between 127 (128 ways). Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from the a counter triggered by the passage detection of the gate member 20 of the game ball, while the main CPU 32 triggers the winning detection of the starting winning opening 19 of the game ball and the tulip-type electric accessory 17. , C counter, d counter, and e counter, respectively, to obtain one numerical value (execute a jackpot lottery).

Further, the storage means 33 includes a jackpot determination table in which the numerical value of the c counter is associated with whether or not it is a “big hit”, the numerical value of the d counter, and the first special symbol or the first special symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61. 2 A definite display mode determination table (shown in FIG. 5) associated with the definite display mode of the special symbol, a basic fluctuation pattern determination table (shown in FIG. 6) in which the numerical value of the e-counter is associated with the basic fluctuation pattern, etc. Is remembered. This basic fluctuation pattern mainly defines the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the final display) of the special symbol.

Further, in the storage means 33, for example, when a game ball wins a prize in the start winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 during the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the special symbol display unit 61. , With the numerical values acquired from the c-counter, d-counter, and e-counter associated with the winning as pending information, up to 4 each (up to 8 in total) with the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 distinguished. ) A hold information storage area 36 for storing is provided. In addition, the storage means 33 can transfer and store the reserved information stored in the reserved information storage area 36 one by one, and executes a jackpot determination such as whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. A storage area 37 for determining a jackpot is provided. It should be noted that the reserved information is sequentially transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37 in a predetermined order and digested each time the special symbol and the decorative symbol are confirmed and displayed (in the pachinko machine 1, the tulip-type electric accessory 17 wins a prize). The hold information related to the above is digested with priority over the hold information related to the winning of the starting winning opening 19), and new hold information can be stored with the digestion.

On the other hand, the sub-control device 40 includes a sub-integrated board 41 on which a sub-integrated CPU 42, a storage means 43, a timer 44, an interface 45, and the like are mounted. The sub-integrated board 41 is electrically connected to the main control board 31 via the interface 45, and is also electrically connected to the display control device 50, the light emission control device 51, and the sound control device 52. Then, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives a signal related to the jackpot lottery (various commands and the like as described later) from the main control board 31 as described later, the sub-integrated CPU 42 controls each control device according to the content thereof, and controls the speaker 14 and the lamp. It controls the operation of the member 15, the display operation of the decorative symbol on the effect display unit 6, the display effect using the effect display 72 as described later on the effect display unit 6, and the like.

Further, the storage means 43 includes a symbol storage area (not shown) for storing the decorative symbol to be displayed on the effect display unit 6, a detailed variable display mode of the decorative symbol on the effect display unit 6, and a moving image of the character. A variation pattern storage area 46 that stores a plurality of detailed variation patterns composed of the used character effects and the like is provided, and various detailed variation patterns are stored in association with the basic variation patterns determined by the main control board 31. (Shown in FIG. 7). Further, the storage means 43 is provided with a schedule information storage area 47 for storing the schedule information transmitted from the main control board 31.

Hereinafter, the basic game operation in the pachinko machine 1 will be briefly described.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball wins a prize in the start winning opening 19 or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 (satisfaction of a predetermined condition), the winning is detected by the main CPU 32. Then, the main CPU 32 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls as prize balls, acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, d counter, and e counter at the timing of winning detection, and further holds information. It is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved information stored in the storage area 36 has reached the maximum value. Then, when the number of pending information has already reached the maximum value, the numerical values acquired from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter are deleted without being stored. On the other hand, if the maximum value is not reached, the numerical values acquired from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter are stored in the hold information storage area 36, and the jackpot determination table set for each game state is referred to. The numerical value acquired from the c counter this time is a predetermined "big hit value (for example, in the big hit judgment table in the normal state, there is one of" 0 ", and in the big hit judgment table in the high probability state," 0 "to" In addition to whether or not it is "2" (three ways) "(that is, whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is" jackpot "), the judgment result related to the" jackpot "is taken into consideration. Based on the numerical value acquired from the d-counter, the definite display mode of the special symbol based on which of the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is won, and the judgment result related to the "big hit". What happens to the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter of is once determined as a preliminary determination in advance of the jackpot determination described later. Further, as a result of the preliminary determination, which of the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is the holding information associated with the winning of the main CPU 32, and which number of holding information is the main CPU 32 based on? Schedule information including the above is created and transmitted to the sub control device 40.

Further, the main CPU 32 constantly confirms whether the special symbol is variablely displayed or confirmedly displayed on the special symbol display unit 61, and which of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed. If the confirmation is displayed, the presence or absence of pending information is confirmed. Then, when the reserved information exists, the reserved information having the highest priority to be digested (in the present embodiment, when the reserved information relating to the winning of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 exists, the reserved information is stored in the earliest among the reserved information. It becomes the hold information, and if there is no hold information related to the winning of the tulip-type electric accessory 17, it will be the hold information memorized earlier among the hold information related to the winning of the start winning opening 19). While moving to the area 37, the following jackpot determination is executed for the reserved information. That is, with reference to the jackpot determination table corresponding to the game state at the time when the hold information is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37, the numerical value acquired from the c counter related to the pending information is the above-mentioned "big hit numerical value". Whether or not, that is, whether the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit" or "missing" is determined.

Then, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit" (the numerical value acquired from the c counter is the "big hit numerical value"), the acquired numerical value from the d counter, the starting winning opening 19, or the tulip-type electric accessory 17 The definite display mode (special definite display mode) of the special symbol is determined based on whether or not the prize is won. Further, using the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6B, the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter is read out. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing" (the numerical value acquired from the c counter is a numerical value other than the "big hit numerical value"), the acquired numerical value from the d counter, the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip type electric accessory 17 The final display mode of the special symbol is determined based on which of the above is the winning prize. Further, using the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6A, the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter is read out.

After that, the main CPU 32 is special depending on which of the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is associated with the winning, the result of the big hit lottery (whether it is a "big hit" or "missing"). A start command including information indicating the definite display mode of the symbol and the type of the read basic fluctuation pattern is created, and the start command is transmitted to the sub control device 40. Further, in the special symbol display unit 61, the first special symbol is digested when the reserved information related to the winning of the start winning opening 19 is digested, and the reserved information related to the winning of the tulip type electric accessory 17 is digested. 2 The special symbol is changed in a predetermined manner, and the time counting by the timer 34 is started. Then, when the fluctuation time of the symbol according to the read basic fluctuation pattern elapses, the numerical value acquired from the d counter based on the result of the jackpot lottery and which of the starting winning opening 19 and the tulip type electric accessory 17 are reached. The corresponding special symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the stop command including the stop signal is transmitted to the sub-control device 40 in the confirmed display mode based on whether or not the prize is won.

Further, when the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit", the main CPU 32 notifies the start of the jackpot state, which is a special gaming state, after the first special symbol or the second special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the special confirmed display mode. A jackpot state consisting of a start demo to be performed, an intermittent opening of the jackpot device 18 for a predetermined number of times, and an end demo notifying the end of the jackpot state is generated. Then, when a game ball wins a prize in the big prize device 18 opened with the occurrence of the big hit state, more game balls (for example, 10 pieces) are won as compared with the case where the start winning opening 19 or the tulip type electric accessory 17 is won. Pay out as a prize ball.

Further, in the main CPU 32, the definite display mode of the special symbol related to the occurrence of the jackpot state is the first special definite display mode (for example, the definite display mode of the first special symbol is "7", or the definite display mode of the second special symbol is. If the confirmed display mode is "3"), it is judged that the probability variation jackpot is reached, and with the end of the jackpot state, the number of confirmed display times of the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second) after the jackpot state ends. Until the total fixed display number of special symbols reaches a predetermined specific number of times (for example, 50 times), it is easy for the game ball to win the tulip-type electric accessory 17 as described later, and as described above, the jackpot lottery It causes a high probability state (specific game state) in which the probability that the result becomes a "big hit" is improved. On the other hand, the definite display mode of the special symbol related to the occurrence of the jackpot state is the second special definite display mode (for example, the definite display mode of the first special symbol is "2", or the definite display mode of the second special symbol is. If it is "4"), it is judged that it is a non-probability change jackpot, and after the jackpot state ends, the probability that the jackpot lottery result will be "big hit" without causing the high probability state as described above is It is in a low normal state.

In addition, when the result of the big hit lottery becomes "big hit" again before the fixed display number of the special symbol reaches the specific number of times in the high probability state (that is, during the high probability state), the main CPU 32 is similarly described above. Cause a jackpot condition. Further, if the jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, a high probability state is generated with the end of the jackpot state until the number of confirmed display times of the special symbol reaches a specific number again after the end of the current jackpot state. On the other hand, when the final number of times the special symbol is displayed reaches a specific number of times without the result of the big hit lottery being a "big hit", the high probability state is terminated and the normal state is set.

The main CPU 32 also controls the opening / closing operation of the tulip-type electric accessory 17, and when the game ball passes through the gate member 20, it acquires one numerical value from the a counter at the timing of the passage detection and a. The numerical value acquired from the counter is a predetermined "hit numerical value (for example, 9 ways of" 0 "to" 8 "when a high probability state occurs, and only 1 way of" 0 "when a high probability state does not occur. It is) ”. Then, when the numerical value acquired from the a counter is the "hit numerical value", the tulip-type electric accessory 17 in the closed state is opened to open. At this time, if a high-probability state occurs, for example, in a special open operation mode such as a mode in which the open state is intermittently repeated three times for a longer time (2 seconds) than in the normal state. Activate. Therefore, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the tulip-type electric accessory 17. On the other hand, in the normal state (the high-probability state does not occur), for example, the open state is opened only once for a shorter time (0.2 seconds) than in the case where the high-probability state occurs. The tulip-type electric accessory 17 is operated only in a mode or the like. Therefore, in the normal state, the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is difficult to open in the first place, and even if the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is opened, the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is opened only for an extremely short time. It is difficult to win a prize.

Further, when the numerical value acquired from the a counter is the "winning numerical value", if a high probability state occurs, the timing is relatively early (for example, 1 second later) from the passage of the gate member 20 of the game ball. While the tulip-type electric accessory 17 opens, in the normal state, the tulip-type electric accessory 17 opens only at a later timing (for example, 60 seconds later) after the passage of the gate member 20 of the game ball. If the value acquired from the a counter is not a "hit value", the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is not operated and remains in the closed state.

On the other hand, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives the schedule information, it stores the schedule information in the schedule information storage area 47. When the start command is received, the schedule information corresponding to the start command is read from the schedule information storage area 47. Further, the information related to the result of the jackpot lottery included in the start command and the display mode of the decorative symbol to be finally confirmed and displayed according to the confirmed display mode of the special symbol are determined, and the information related to the basic variation pattern is determined. The detailed variation pattern corresponding to the above is read out from the variation pattern storage area 46, and the decorative symbol in the effect display unit 6 is variedly displayed according to the read detailed variation pattern while timing by the timer 44. Then, upon receiving the stop command, the decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed on the effect display unit 6 in the display mode determined above. That is, if the result of the jackpot lottery is "big hit", the jackpot decorative symbol display mode (for example, "7,7,7" or "3,3,3") in which three identical decorative symbols are arranged is confirmed and displayed. If the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing", at least one of the three decorative symbols is confirmed and displayed in a different decorative symbol display mode (for example, "1 ・ 2 ・ 3") from the other two decorative symbols. Let me. The read schedule information is deleted from the schedule information storage area 47.

Further, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 causes the jackpot state, for example, during the start demonstration, the effect display unit 6 is used to notify the start of the jackpot state, and when the opening of the jackpot device 18 is started, The display effect on the effect display unit 6 in the jackpot state is read from the storage means 43, and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled. In addition, when the end demo is reached, the player is notified that the jackpot state will end by using the effect display unit 6.

Here, when the game by the player on the pachinko machine 1 is explained along the general flow, the player starts the game from the normal state, and the handle 9 is rotated to operate the launching device 10. It is activated, the game ball is driven into the game area 16 through the launch passage 13, and the game ball is first aimed at winning the starting winning opening 19. Then, when the result of the big hit lottery by the winning game ball becomes a "big hit" and a big hit state occurs, the game ball is aimed at winning the big winning device 18 which is intermittently opened. In addition, when a high-probability state occurs after the jackpot state ends, the aim is to win a game ball in the tulip-type electric accessory 17 that frequently opens. On the other hand, if the jackpot is a non-probability variable jackpot, or if the high-probability state ends without the result of the jackpot lottery being a "big hit", the game returns to the above-mentioned game aiming at winning the game ball to the starting winning opening 19.

(Explanation of display effect using effect display body)
Here, a display effect using an effect display body, which is a main part of the present invention, will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 16.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the effect display unit 6. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the f counter and the type of the hold display body to be additionally displayed. 10 and 11 are explanatory views showing the correspondence between the numerical value of the g counter and the presence / absence and content of execution of the change effect. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a specific display effect according to the change effect of the hold display body. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a specific display effect according to the additional display of the hold display body. 14, 15, and 16 are explanatory views showing one aspect of the specific display effect executed by the effect display unit 6.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 generates the hold information accompanying the winning of the starting winning opening 19 (that is, receives the schedule information due to the winning of the starting winning opening 19), the effect display is displayed. One hold display body (for example, a normal hold display body 71, a first special hold display body 81, etc.) is added to the lower left portion of the unit 6. When adding the hold display body, if no hold display body is displayed (that is, there is no hold information related to winning the starting winning opening 19), the hold display is placed at the first display position P1 closest to the center. When one body is displayed (that is, there is already one hold information related to winning the starting winning opening 19), there are two hold display bodies at the second display position P2 to the left of the first display position P1. When one is displayed (that is, there are already two hold information related to winning the starting winning opening 19), three hold display bodies are displayed at the third display position P3 to the left of the second display position P2. (That is, there are already three hold information related to winning the starting winning opening 19), a hold display body is added to the fourth display position P4 to the left of the third display position P3, respectively. On the other hand, when the hold information accompanying the winning of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is generated (that is, the schedule information due to the winning of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 is received), the lower right of the effect display unit 6 is displayed. Add one hold indicator. When adding the hold display body, if no hold display body is displayed, the first special display position Q1 closest to the center is displayed, and if one hold display body is displayed, the first special display position Q1 is displayed. When two hold display bodies are displayed in the second special display position Q2 on the right side, three hold display bodies are displayed in the third special display position Q3 on the right side of the second special display position Q2. And the fourth special display position Q4 to the right of the third special display position Q3 is added with a hold display body, respectively.

Further, a digestion display area 65 is formed in the lower center of the effect display unit 6, and when a start command is received, a hold display body at the first display position P1 (or a hold display body at the first special display position Q1) is formed. ) Is moved to the digestion display area 65, and then erased along with the final display of the decorative symbol and the special symbol after changing the type of the reserved display body in a manner as described later (such a digestion display area 65). The series of processes from moving to and erasing is called digesting the pending display). Further, with the movement of the hold display body to the digestion display area 65, one display position to the center side of the hold display body that is not digested this time and is displayed on the side where the hold display body is moved to the digestion display area 65. (For example, when the hold display body in the first display position is digested, the hold display body in the second display position or the third display position is moved to the first display position or the second display position, respectively. Move it, etc.). It should be noted that various hold display bodies, display modes related to the movement of their display positions, display modes related to digestion, and the like are stored in the hold effect storage area 48 provided in the storage means 43 of the sub control device 40. Further, reference numeral 66 denotes a decorative pattern that is varied / confirmedly displayed in the effect display unit 6.

Further, in the hold effect storage area 48, as hold display bodies, the normal hold display body 71 (white), the first special hold display body 81 (blue), the second special hold display body 82 (green), and the third special hold display body 82 (green), and the third special hold display body 81 (blue). Four types of hold display bodies of display body 83 (red) are stored. The hold display bodies 71 and 81 to 83 all have the same shape (here, a circle), and the type can be identified by the color. Further, when the hold display body is digested in the digestion display area 65, the probability that the result of the jackpot lottery related to the digestion is "big hit" is highest in the third special hold display body 83, followed by the second special hold display. Body 82, next is the first special hold display body 81, and the last is the normal hold display body 71. The third special hold display body 83 is the most promising hold display body, and the normal hold display body 71 is the most. It is a hold display with low expectations.

Furthermore, in the hold effect storage area 48, an f counter (random number for determining additional hold) that loop-counts between 0 and 99 (100 ways) at high speed and a high speed, similar to the c counter used for the jackpot lottery, and the like. A g-counter (random number for determining change effect) that loop-counts between 0 and 99 (100 ways) is built-in. In addition, in the hold effect storage area 48, a hold display determination table in which the numerical value of the f counter as shown in FIG. 9 and the type of the hold display to be added are associated with each other, and as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. A change effect determination table or the like that associates the numerical value of the g counter with the presence / absence of execution of the change effect is also stored.

Then, the sub-integrated CPU 42 acquires a numerical value from the f counter in response to the reception of the schedule information, and uses the hold display body determination table to add the hold display added from the acquired numerical value from the f counter and the contents of the received schedule information. The body type is determined, and the reserved display body of the determined type is added to the corresponding display position.

That is, if the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any of "0" to "94" and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is either pattern A or pattern B, the normal hold display body 71 is displayed. to add. Further, if the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any of "95" to "99" and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is any of pattern A and pattern B, the first special hold display body. Add 81.

Further, if the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any of "0" to "89" and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is any of the pattern C1 and the pattern C2, the normal hold display body 71 is displayed. to add. Further, if the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any of "90" to "99" and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is any of the pattern C1 and the pattern C2, the first special hold display body. Add 81.

Further, if the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any of "0" to "79" and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is any of the pattern D1 and the pattern D2, the normal hold display body 71 is displayed. to add. Further, if the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any of "80" to "94" and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is any of the pattern D1 and the pattern D2, the first special hold display body. Add 81. Furthermore, if the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any of "95" to "99" and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is either pattern D1 or pattern D2, the second special hold display is displayed. Add body 82.

Further, if the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any of "0" to "39" and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is any of the pattern E1 and the pattern E2, the normal hold display body 71 is displayed. to add. Further, if the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any of "40" to "74" and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is any of the pattern E1 and the pattern E2, the first special hold display body. Add 81. Furthermore, if the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any of "75" to "94" and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is either pattern E1 or pattern E2, the second special hold display is displayed. Add body 82. In addition, if the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any of "95" to "99" and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is either pattern E1 or pattern E2, the third special hold display is displayed. Add body 83.

Further, if the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any of "0" to "19" and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is any of the pattern F1 and the pattern F2, the normal hold display body 71 is displayed. to add. Further, if the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any of "20" to "69" and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is any of the pattern F1 and the pattern F2, the first special hold display body. Add 81. Furthermore, if the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any of "70" to "89" and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is either pattern F1 or pattern F2, the second special hold display is displayed. Add body 82. In addition, if the numerical value acquired from the f counter is any of "90" to "99" and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is either pattern F1 or pattern F2, the third special hold display is displayed. Add body 83.

On the other hand, the sub-integrated CPU 42 acquires a numerical value from the g counter in response to the reception of the start command, and uses the change effect determination table to obtain the acquired numerical value from the g counter, the content of the received start command, and before the movement (at the time of addition). ), After moving the hold display body to the digestion display area 65, whether or not to execute a change effect for changing the hold display body to another type of hold display body, and what kind of hold display body Decide whether to change to a hold display.

That is, if the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command is any of A, B, C1, C2, D1, D2, E2, and F2, whether or not the result of the big hit lottery related to the start command is "big hit". And, regardless of what kind of numerical value is acquired from the g counter, it is decided not to execute the change effect. Further, when the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command is pattern E1 and the hold display body before movement is the third special hold display body 83, and the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command is pattern F1 and The same applies when the hold display body before moving is the third special hold display body 83, whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery related to the start command is "big hit", and how the numerical value acquired from the g counter is. It is decided not to execute the change effect regardless of the numerical value.

Further, if the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command in which the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing" is pattern E1 and the hold display body before movement is the normal hold display body 71, the numerical value acquired from the g counter is calculated. If it is any of "0" to "79", the change effect is not executed, while if the value acquired from the g counter is any of "80" to "99", it is normally held and displayed. A change effect that changes the body 71 into the first special hold display body 81 is executed.

Further, if the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command in which the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing" is pattern E1 and the hold display before movement is the first special hold display 81, acquisition from the g counter. If the numerical value is any of "0" to "84", the change effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the value acquired from the g counter is any of "85" to "94", a change effect for changing the first special hold display body 81 to the second special hold display body 82 is executed. When the value acquired from the g counter is any of "95" to "99", a change effect for changing the first special hold display body 81 to the third special hold display body 83 is executed.

Further, if the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command in which the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing" is pattern E1 and the hold display body before movement is the second special hold display body 82, it is acquired from the g counter. If the numerical value is any of "0" to "89", the change effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the value acquired from the g counter is any of "90" to "99", a change effect for changing the second special hold display body 82 to the third special hold display body 83 is executed.

Further, if the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command in which the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing" is pattern F1 and the hold display body before movement is the normal hold display body 71, the numerical value acquired from the g counter is calculated. If it is any of "0" to "59", the change effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the value acquired from the g counter is any of "60" to "89", a change effect for changing the normal hold display body 71 to the first special hold display body 81 is executed, and the g counter is executed. When the value acquired from is any of "90" to "99", a change effect for changing the normal hold display body 71 to the second special hold display body 82 is executed.

Further, if the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command in which the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing" is pattern F1 and the hold display body before movement is the first special hold display body 81, it is acquired from the g counter. If the numerical value is any of "0" to "69", the change effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the value acquired from the g counter is any of "70" to "94", a change effect for changing the first special hold display body 81 to the second special hold display body 82 is executed. When the value acquired from the g counter is any of "95" to "99", a change effect for changing the first special hold display body 81 to the third special hold display body 83 is executed.

Further, if the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command in which the result of the jackpot lottery is "missing" is pattern F1 and the hold display body before movement is the second special hold display body 82, acquisition from the g counter. If the numerical value is any of "0" to "79", the change effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the numerical value acquired from the g counter is any of "80" to "99", a change effect for changing the second special hold display body 82 to the third special hold display body 83 is executed.

Further, if the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command in which the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit" is pattern E1 and the hold display body before movement is the normal hold display body 71, the numerical value acquired from the g counter is calculated. If it is any of "0" to "59", the change effect is not executed, while if the value acquired from the g counter is any of "60" to "99", the normal hold display is displayed. A change effect that changes the body 71 into the first special hold display body 81 is executed.

Further, if the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command in which the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit" is pattern E1 and the hold display body before movement is the first special hold display body 81, it is acquired from the g counter. If the numerical value is any of "0" to "64", the change effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the value acquired from the g counter is any of "65" to "89", a change effect for changing the first special hold display body 81 to the second special hold display body 82 is executed. When the value acquired from the g counter is any of "90" to "99", a change effect for changing the first special hold display body 81 to the third special hold display body 83 is executed.

Further, if the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command in which the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit" is pattern E1 and the hold display body before movement is the second special hold display body 82, it is acquired from the g counter. If the numerical value is any of "0" to "74", the change effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the value acquired from the g counter is any of "75" to "99", a change effect for changing the second special hold display body 82 to the third special hold display body 83 is executed.

Further, if the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command in which the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit" is pattern F1 and the hold display body before movement is the normal hold display body 71, the numerical value acquired from the g counter is calculated. If it is any of "0" to "29", the change effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the value acquired from the g counter is any of "30" to "79", a change effect for changing the normal hold display body 71 to the first special hold display body 81 is executed, and the g counter is executed. When the value acquired from is any of "80" to "99", a change effect for changing the normal hold display body 71 to the second special hold display body 82 is executed.

Further, if the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command in which the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit" is pattern F1 and the hold display body before movement is the first special hold display body 81, it is acquired from the g counter. If the numerical value is any of "0" to "39", the change effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the value acquired from the g counter is any of "40" to "74", a change effect for changing the first special hold display body 81 to the second special hold display body 82 is executed. When the value acquired from the g counter is any of "75" to "99", a change effect for changing the first special hold display body 81 to the third special hold display body 83 is executed.

Further, if the basic fluctuation pattern related to the start command in which the result of the big hit lottery is "big hit" is pattern F1 and the hold display body before movement is the second special hold display body 82, it is acquired from the g counter. If the numerical value is any of "0" to "59", the change effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the value acquired from the g counter is any of "60" to "99", a change effect for changing the second special hold display body 82 to the third special hold display body 83 is executed.

Here, the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the pattern E1 and the pattern F1 will be described. In the detailed variation pattern, only the central decorative symbol 66 is changed with the left and right decorative symbols 66 and 66 as stop displays in the effect display unit 6. Over a predetermined game period (for example, 20 seconds) from the determination of the so-called reach display to be displayed to the stop display of the decorative symbol 66 in the center, substantially the entire area of the effect display unit 6 is used. An animation by the character 73 is displayed. Further, during the game period, all the reserved display bodies displayed in the first display position P1 to the fourth display position P4, the first special display position Q1 to the fourth special display position Q4, and the digestion display area 65 are displayed. It is hidden. The change effect of the hold display body means a change effect of the hold display body to another type before and after the game period is sandwiched.

In addition, the hold effect storage area 48 stores the effect display body 72 including the message display "GET", and the effect display body 72 is displayed on the upper right of the effect display unit 6. The effect display position R1 and the second effect display position R2 are set, and the sub control device 40 controls the specific display effect using the effect display body 72 in the effect display unit 6 according to FIGS. 12 and 13. Run along.

First, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives the start command, the sub-integrated CPU 42 acquires a numerical value from the g counter, and based on the acquired numerical value from the g counter and the content of the start command, the hold display body shifts to the digestion display area 65 as described above. Whether or not to execute the change effect and the content of the change effect are determined (S1, S2). Then, in executing the change effect, a predetermined waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses (determined as YES in S4) after the game period in which all the reserved display bodies are hidden is started (S3). It is confirmed whether or not the effect display body 72 is displayed at the first effect display position R1 (S5), and if it is not displayed (determined as NO in S5), it is displayed at the first effect display position R1. If so, the effect display body 72 is displayed at the second effect display position R2 (determining YES in S5) (S6, S7). Then, at the end of the game period (S8), the corresponding effect display body 72 is erased (S9), and the reserved display body of the type corresponding to the content of the change effect is displayed in the digestion display area 65 (S10).

Next, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives the schedule information, it acquires a numerical value from the f counter, and based on the acquired numerical value from the f counter and the contents of the schedule information, the sub-integrated CPU 42 is added to the effect display unit 6 as described above. The type of display body is determined (S11). In addition, the display mode on the effect display unit 6 at the present time (timing when the schedule information is received) is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not it is within the game period (S12). Then, if the current time is not within the game period (determined as NO in S12), the display positions corresponding to the scheduled information (first display position P1 to fourth display position P4, first special display position Q1 to fourth special display) The hold display body of the type determined in S11 is additionally displayed at any of the positions Q4 (S22).

On the other hand, if the current time is within the game period (determined as YES in S12), it is determined whether or not the specific display effect by the effect display body 72 related to the reception of the schedule information is being executed at the present time (S13), and it is still When the specific display effect by the effect display body 72 related to the reception of the schedule information is not executed (determined as NO in S13), the hold display body determined in S11 (that is, the hold display body to be additionally displayed). It is determined whether or not the type of the normal display body 71 is the normal hold display body 71 (S14). Then, if the type of the hold display body determined in S11 is not the normal hold display body 71 (determined as NO in S14), it is confirmed whether or not the effect display body 72 is displayed at the first effect display position R1 (whether or not the effect display body 72 is displayed at the first effect display position R1). S15), if it is not displayed (determining NO in S15), the effect display body 72 is displayed at the first effect display position R1 (S16, the specific display effect is executed).

Further, when the effect display body 72 is already displayed at the first effect display position R1 (determining YES in S15), the effect display body 72 is a display related to the change effect in the digestion display area 65. Therefore, the high and low expectations of the hold display body (the hold display body after the change) to be displayed in the digestion display area 65 after the game period and the hold display body (the hold display body to be added) related to the schedule information received this time. (S17), and when the expectation of the hold display body related to the schedule information received this time is high (determined as YES in S17), the effect display bodies 72 are displayed at the second effect display position R2 (S18, respectively). Execute a specific display effect). After that, the displayed effect display body 72 is erased (S20) at the end of the game period (S19), and the hold display body of the type determined in S11 is additionally displayed at the display position corresponding to the schedule information (S22).

From the above, in the present embodiment, when the schedule information is received, the specific display effect related to the reception of the schedule information has not already been executed within the game period, and the type of the hold display body to be additionally displayed is the normal hold display body 71. In addition, the condition that the change effect is not executed in the digestion display area 65 in relation to the change display is satisfied, and the specific display effect related to the reception of the schedule information is not already executed within the game period when the schedule information is received. In addition, the game condition is that the type of the hold display body to be additionally displayed is not the normal hold display body 71, and the condition that the hold display body has a higher expectation than the hold display body after the change due to the fluctuation display is satisfied. It will be satisfied.

As a result of the judgment in S17, if the hold display body to be displayed in the digestion display area 65 after the game period has a higher degree of expectation (determined as NO in S17), the specific display effect is not executed (effect display body). 72 is not displayed). In addition, when the schedule information is received this time, the specific display effect by the effect display body 72 related to the reception of another schedule information has already been executed (determined as YES in S13), or the hold determined in S11. Even when the type of the display body is the normal hold display body 71 (determined as YES in S14), the specific display effect is not executed (the effect display body 72 is not displayed). Then, when the specific display effect is not executed for those reasons, at the end of the game period (S21), the hold display body of the type determined in S11 is additionally displayed at the display position corresponding to the schedule information (S22).

Here, based on FIGS. 14 to 16, the state in which the above-mentioned specific display effect is executed will be described along with the flow of the actual game.
It is assumed that there are two hold information related to winning the tulip-type electric accessory 17, and that the hold display bodies M1 and M2 corresponding to both hold information are the normal hold display bodies 71 and 71 (). FIG. 14 (a)). Then, from such a situation, the variable display of the decorative symbols 66, 66 ... Is started, and the case where the change effect of the hold display body is executed during the variable display will be described. First, it is displayed at the first display position P1. The reserved display body M1 that was displayed is moved to the digestion display area 65, the reserved display body M2 that was displayed at the second display position P2 is moved to the first display position P1, and all the decorative symbols 66, 66 ... The variable display is started (FIG. 14 (b)). After that, when the left and right decorative symbols 66 and 66 are stopped and displayed in order (FIG. 14 (c)), the character 73 appears and the reserved display bodies M1 and M2 are both hidden during the game period. It is started (Fig. 15 (a)). Then, when the waiting time elapses from the start of the game period, the effect display body 72 is displayed at the first effect display position R1 (FIG. 15 (b)). The display of the effect display body 72 is continued until the end of the game period, the effect display body 72 is erased at the end of the game period, and the hold display body M1 after changing to the digestion display area 65 (here, the second special). The game proceeds in the flow that the hold display body 82) is displayed (FIG. 15 (c)).

Next, a case where a change effect of the hold display body is executed during the game period and a special hold display body is added will be described in three cases.

Case 1. If a game ball wins a prize in the tulip-type electric accessory 17 after the start of the game period and before the waiting time elapses, the reach display is displayed (Fig. 14 (c)), and the character 73 appears and the hold display body M1 After the game period in which both M2s are hidden is started (FIG. 15 (a)), the game ball wins the tulip-type electric accessory 17 until the waiting time elapses, and as a result, the prize is won. Assuming that the hold display body to be added is the first special hold display body 81, the effect display body 72 is displayed at the first effect display position R1 at the timing when the game ball wins the tulip type electric accessory 17 ( FIG. 15 (b). After that, with the lapse of the waiting time from the start of the game period, the effect display body 72 related to the notification of the change effect of the hold display body is displayed at the second effect display position R2 (FIG. 16A). Then, the display of the effect display bodies 72 and 72 is continued until the end of the game period, the effect display bodies 72 and 72 are erased at the end of the game period, and the hold display body M1 (changed to the digestion display area 65) ( Here, the second special hold display body 82) is displayed, and the hold display body (first special hold display body) corresponding to the hold information related to the winning of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 during the game period is displayed at the second display position P2. The game proceeds in the flow that the hold display body 81) is additionally displayed (FIG. 16 (c)). In this case 1, the effect display body 72 related to the additional display of the hold display body is displayed at the first effect display position R1, and the effect display body 72 related to the change effect of the hold display body is displayed at the second effect display position R2, respectively. ..

Case 2. After the start of the game period and the waiting time elapsed, the game ball won a prize in the tulip-type electric accessory 17, and the hold display body additionally displayed in connection with the prize was a hold display body with a high degree of expectation. Case When the reach display is displayed (Fig. 14 (c)) and the game period in which the character 73 appears and the hold display bodies M1 and M2 are both hidden is started (Fig. 15 (a)), the game period starts. With the lapse of the waiting time, the effect display body 72 related to the notification of the change effect of the hold display body is displayed at the first effect display position R1 (FIG. 15 (b)). After that, the game ball wins the tulip-type electric accessory 17 during the game period, and as a result, the hold display body added in connection with the prize is selected from the type of hold display body displayed after the change in the digestion display area 65. Is also a highly anticipated hold display body (here, it is assumed that the hold display body to be added is the third special hold display body 83, and the hold display body after the change is the first special hold display body 81). Then, the effect display body 72 is displayed at the second effect display position R2 at the timing when the game ball wins the tulip type electric accessory 17 (FIG. 16A). Then, the display of the effect display bodies 72 and 72 is continued until the end of the game period, the effect display bodies 72 and 72 are erased at the end of the game period, and the hold display body M1 (changed to the digestion display area 65) ( The first special hold display body 81) is displayed, and the hold display body (third special hold display) corresponding to the hold information related to the winning of the tulip-type electric accessory 17 during the game period is displayed at the second display position P2. The game proceeds in the flow that the body 83) is additionally displayed (FIG. 16 (b)). In this case 2, the effect display body 72 related to the change effect of the hold display body is displayed at the first effect display position R1, and the effect display body 72 related to the additional display of the hold display body is displayed at the second effect display position R2. ..

Case 3. After the start of the game period and the waiting time elapsed, the game ball won a prize in the tulip-type electric accessory 17, and the hold display body additionally displayed in connection with the prize was a hold display body with a low expectation. Case When the reach display is displayed (Fig. 14 (c)) and the game period in which the character 73 appears and the hold display bodies M1 and M2 are both hidden is started (Fig. 15 (a)), the game period starts. With the lapse of the waiting time, the effect display body 72 related to the notification of the change effect of the hold display body is displayed at the first effect display position R1 (FIG. 15 (b)). After that, the game ball wins the tulip-type electric accessory 17 during the game period, and as a result, the hold display body added in connection with the prize is selected from the type of hold display body displayed after the change in the digestion display area 65. Is also a hold display body with a low degree of expectation (here, it is assumed that the hold display body to be added is the first special hold display body 81, and the hold display body after the change is the second special hold display body 82). The effect display body 72 is not displayed at the second effect display position R2 even though the game ball has won the tulip-type electric accessory 17 (as shown in FIG. 15B). Then, the display of the effect display body 72 is continued until the end of the game period, the effect display body 72 is erased at the end of the game period, and the hold display body M1 (second special hold) after the change to the digestion display area 65 is displayed. The display body 82) is displayed, and at the second display position P2, a hold display body (first special hold display body 81) corresponding to the hold information related to winning the tulip-type electric accessory 17 during the game period is displayed. The game proceeds in the flow of being additionally displayed (FIG. 16 (c)). In this case 3, although a special hold display body is added, the notification related to the additional display is not made.

(Effect of the pachinko machine of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 having the above configuration, even if a game ball wins a prize in the tulip-type electric accessory 17 during the game period in which the hold display body is hidden, new hold information is generated. , The hold display body that is scheduled to be additionally displayed corresponding to the hold information is a hold display body with high expectation (first special hold display body 81, second special hold display body 82, third special hold display body 83). ), Etc., the effect is displayed at the first effect display position R1 and the second effect display position R2 at the timing when the hold information is generated (that is, until the end of the game period). Display body 72. Therefore, even if there is a game period in which the hold display body is hidden, the pachinko machine 1 can be used without compromising the interest of the player.

Further, when performing a change effect for changing the type of the hold display body displayed in the digestion display area before and after the game period in which the hold display body is hidden, the first effect display position R1 and the second effect are also performed. The effect display body 72 is displayed at the display position R2. Therefore, as compared with the pachinko machine that simply executes the change effect, the pachinko machine 1 with high playability that can arouse the interest of the player can be obtained.

Further, the effect display body 72 displayed at the first effect display position R1 and the effect display body 72 displayed at the second effect display position R2 are based on any content according to the timing when the hold information is generated. Since the effect display body 72 changes, the display effect by the effect display body 72 is not monotonous, and the pachinko machine 1 with higher playability can be obtained.
In addition, the effect display body 72 may or may not be displayed depending on the relationship between the type of the hold display body related to the change effect and the type of the hold display body corresponding to the generated hold information. The display effect by the body 72 is more varied, and the pachinko machine 1 with extremely high playability can be obtained.

(About a modified example of the present invention)
The configuration of the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and not only the configuration of the entire gaming machine but also the configuration related to the control of the specific display effect using the effect display body and the like. It can be appropriately changed as necessary without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, in the above embodiment, four types of hold display bodies are used as the hold display body: the normal hold display body, the first special hold display body, the second special hold display body, and the third special hold display body. There may be three or less types, or there is no problem even if it is configured to use five or more types of hold display bodies. Further, in the above embodiment, only the color is different between the first special hold display body, the second special hold display body, and the like and the normal hold display body, but at least one of the color, shape, and size is different. Just do it.

Further, the design of the effect display body to be a display body of any shape and size can be changed as appropriate, and the display position for displaying the effect display body is also limited to the position of the above embodiment. There is no.
Further, in the above embodiment, the displayed effect display body is continuously displayed until the end of the game period, but for example, it may be displayed only for a short time of about 1 second, or it may be displayed blinking a plurality of times and then erased. The design of the display mode of the effect display body can be changed as appropriate.

Furthermore, the type of the effect display body related to the additional display of the hold display body and the effect display body related to the change effect of the hold display body may be different, or the display mode may be different depending on the type of the effect display body. Etc.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the type of the hold display body to be additionally displayed is determined according to the basic fluctuation pattern, but the type of the hold display body to be additionally displayed is the result of the big hit lottery (whether or not it is a "big hit"). Or).

Further, in the above embodiment, the type of the hold display body in the digestion display area changes, but the hold display body displayed in a position other than the digestion display area such as the second display position and the first display position Of course, it is possible to produce a change.
Further, it is of course possible to configure the change effect to be performed even during a period other than the game period in which the hold display body is hidden.

Furthermore, unlike the above embodiment, the effect display body may be displayed whenever new hold information is generated during the game period in which the hold display body is hidden.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the specific display effect by the effect display body is always executed when the change effect is performed, but the specific display effect by the effect display body is performed when the change effect is performed. It is also possible to configure it so that it is decided by lottery or the like whether or not to execute.

In addition, although the pachinko machine which is an example of the gaming machine is described in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is naturally applicable to other gaming machines such as an enclosed pachinko machine.
Unless there is a clear description that consciously limits the number of all elements (for example, control means, symbol display unit, effect display unit, etc.) described in the claims, the specification, and the drawings. It may be physically single or plural, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and specifications are merely given for convenience in the description of this case, which may give rise to a special meaning. I am not particularly conscious of. That is, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. For example, the "control means" may be a single hardware or a software. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the elements are appropriately integrally configured or one element is divided into a plurality of elements is not specified unless it is specified in the claims or the like. All of these are matters that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art. Therefore, simply adopting a gaming machine having a structural difference within such a range because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been circumvented. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 6 ... Display for production, 18 ... Large prize device (special prize means), 30 ... Main control device (control means), 36 ... Hold information storage area, 40・ ・ Sub control device (control means), 42 ・ ・ Sub integrated CPU, 43 ・ ・ Storage means, 47 ・ ・ Schedule information storage area, 48 ・ ・ Hold effect storage area, 61 ・ ・ Special symbol display unit (symbol display unit) ), 65 ... digestion display area, 71 ... normal hold display (hold display), 72 ... effect display, 81 ... first special hold display (hold display, special hold display), 82・ ・ 2nd special hold display (hold display, special hold display), 83 ・ ・ 3rd special hold display (hold display, special hold display), R1 ・ ・ 1st effect display position, R2 ・-Second production display position.

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A symbol display unit capable of fluctuating / confirming a symbol, an effect display unit for performing various display effects, and a control means for controlling operations related to a game and display operations in the symbol display unit and the effect display unit. Prepared
When the control means acquires a numerical value from one or a plurality of random numbers based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, the control means determines a definite display mode of the symbol and a basic variation pattern including the variation time of the symbol based on the acquired numerical value. , The symbol display unit starts the fluctuation of the symbol, and with the passage of the fluctuation time, the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a predetermined definite display mode.
When a numerical value is acquired from the one or a plurality of random numbers based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, the acquired numerical value is stored as hold information up to a predetermined number, and one hold display body is added to the effect display unit. And
When the basic fluctuation pattern is a special basic fluctuation pattern, the control means displays the hold display on the effect display unit for a predetermined game period from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol to the final display. Hide the body and
When the hold information is generated based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition during the game period and the predetermined game condition is satisfied, the predetermined effect is displayed on the effect display unit until the end of the game period. A gaming machine characterized by displaying a display body. A symbol display unit capable of fluctuating / confirming a symbol, an effect display unit for performing various display effects, and a control means for controlling operations related to a game and display operations in the symbol display unit and the effect display unit. Prepared
When the control means acquires a numerical value from one or a plurality of random numbers based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, the control means determines a definite display mode of the symbol and a basic variation pattern including the variation time of the symbol based on the acquired numerical value. , The symbol display unit starts the fluctuation of the symbol, and with the passage of the fluctuation time, the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a predetermined definite display mode.
When a numerical value is acquired from the one or a plurality of random numbers based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, the acquired numerical value is stored as hold information up to a predetermined number, and one hold display body is added to the effect display unit. And
When the basic fluctuation pattern is a special basic fluctuation pattern, the control means displays the hold display on the effect display unit for a predetermined game period from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol to the final display. Hide the body and
When the hold information based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition is generated during the game period, the game machine is characterized in that the predetermined effect display body is displayed on the effect display unit until the end of the game period. ..

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