JP2022101337A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To further enhance interest in a game by a performance for changing a display mode of a storage symbol.SOLUTION: A predetermined number of pieces of acquisition information acquired based on detection of game balls shot to a game area by predetermined detection means are stored as a limit, and identification information is varied and displayed and then is stopped and displayed based on the stored acquisition information. At this time, when it is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a specific state advantageous to a player is generated. Storage symbols 43 for showing presence of each of the stored acquisition information are displayed by storage symbol display means 42, and a symbol changing performance for changing a display mode of one of the displayed storage symbols is allowed to be executable. Multiple display modes after the change are stored in association with height of a degree of expectation that a result of a variation display in identification information corresponding to the changed storage symbol reaches stop display in a specific mode. Before a change in a display mode of a storage symbol in the symbol changing performance, a hint contributing to a prediction of the display mode after the change is provided to a player.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

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

In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board, a gaming ball flowing down the gaming area is detected by a predetermined detection means (for example, a starting port sensor). There is a widespread use in which the acquired information acquired based on the above is stored up to a predetermined number, and the identification information (for example, a special symbol) is variablely displayed based on the acquired information. Then, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a specific state (for example, a big hit game) advantageous to the player is generated.

In such a gaming machine, it is common to display a storage representation representing the existence of each of the stored acquired information on a predetermined display means. Further, there is known a gaming machine capable of performing an effect of changing any of the displayed memory representations (for example, Patent Document 1). Then, the high degree of expectation that the result of the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the changed memory representation leads to the stop display in the specific mode is expressed by the difference in the display mode after the change.

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However, as described above, the effect of changing the display mode of the memory representation has already been adopted in many gaming machines and has become commonplace. With this method, there was a problem that it was no longer possible to sufficiently enhance the interest in gaming.

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 further enhancing a gaming interest by a staging that changes a display mode of a memory representation.

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,
In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball into a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
An acquisition information storage means that stores up to a predetermined number of acquisition information acquired based on the fact that the game ball is detected by a predetermined detection means.
Based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, the identification information display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the identification information.
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a specific state generating means that generates a specific state advantageous to the player, and a specific state generating means.
A storage representation display means for displaying a storage representation representing the existence of each of the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a storage representation display means.
An effect control means capable of executing a representation change effect that changes the display mode of any of the memory representations displayed on the memory representation display means, and an effect control means.
The display mode after the change of the memory representation in the representation change effect is associated with the high degree of expectation that the result of the variation display of the identification information corresponding to the changed memory representation leads to the stop display in the specific mode. It is equipped with a display mode storage means that stores multiple items.
The effect control means is characterized in that it provides a hint to the player that contributes to the prediction of the display mode after the change before the display mode of the memory representation is changed by the representation change effect.

In the gaming machine of the present invention described above,
In the memory representation display means, the initial display mode before the change of the memory representation, which is the target of the representation change effect, may be different from the display mode of the memory representation, which is not the target of the representation change effect. good.

In the gaming machine of the present invention described above,
The display mode storage means stores a plurality of characters in association with the high degree of expectation as a display mode after the change of the storage representation in the representation change effect.
The initial display mode of the memory representation, which is the target of the representation change effect, may be a silhouette in which it is not possible to specify which of the plurality of characters.

In the gaming machine of the present invention described above,
As the hint, the line that is characteristic of the character whose memory representation changes in the representation change effect may be emitted from the silhouette.

According to the present invention, it is possible to further enhance the game entertainment by the effect of changing the display mode of the memory representation.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board 20 of this Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which enlarged and showed the segment display part 50. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates one aspect of the display in the staging display device 41. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the battle effect executed by the effect display device 41. It is a flowchart which showed the rough flow of the game control process which a CPU 201 of a main control board 200 performs as a control which concerns on the progress of a game. It is a flowchart which showed the hold change effect processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. It is a flowchart which showed the hold change setting process of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which showed the occurrence probability of the hold change effect of this Example. It is explanatory drawing which enlarged and showed the hold display area 42 of the staging display device 41. It is explanatory drawing which showed the relationship between the character which changes from a silhouette by a hold change effect, and the result of a pre-judgment. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display mode of the reserved symbol after change corresponding to each of four kinds of characters A to D, and characteristic lines. It is explanatory drawing which showed the example which the hold change effect is performed in the hold display area 42 of the effect display device 41. It is explanatory drawing which showed the example which the hold change effect of the modification is performed.

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 a "seven machine" or a "digipachi" will be described. In the embodiment, "front" and "table" indicate "front with respect to the gaming machine", that is, "direction close to the player (front side when viewed from the player)", and "rear" and "rear". "Back" indicates "backward with respect to the gaming machine", that is, "direction away from the player (back side when viewed from the player)". In addition, "upper" means "upper" when viewed from the player, "lower" indicates "lower" when viewed from the player, and "left" means "lower" when viewed from the player. It indicates that it is "left", and "right" indicates that it is "right" when viewed from the player.

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 described later of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, 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 described later of the game board 20 arranged on the back side through the small window portion 4c (transparent plate 4d).

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right peripheral portion of the window portion 4a, and a left side lamp 5c is provided on the left peripheral portion of the window portion 4a. Is provided. Further, a pair of upper speakers 6a are provided on the left and right above the window portion 4a, and lower speakers 6b are provided on the front side of the lower portion of the main body frame 2. The upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c, the upper speaker 6a, and the lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance the effect on 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 that can be rotated by a player is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 of 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. The game ball stored in the upper dish 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 is activated to play the game with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. The ball is fired.

Further, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by a player is provided on the front edge of the upper dish portion 7, and a pushing operation or a rotation operation by the player is provided on the left side of the lower dish portion 8. There is a jog shuttle 10b that can be used. Both of these effect buttons 10a and the jog shuttle 10b are effect operation units operated by the player, and the player may be involved in the game effect by operating the effect operation unit when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is possible.

A-2. Game board composition:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 20 of this embodiment. 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 (transparent plate 4b) of the front frame 4, naturally, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 can also be visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a. be.

A central device 40 is provided substantially in the center of the game area 21, and the central device 40 includes an effect display device 41. The effect display device 41 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and various images for effect can be displayed on the display screen thereof. The display contents of the effect display device 41 will be described later with reference to another figure.

A normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol actuating gate 27, it is detected by the built-in gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) and flows downward.

A first starting port 24 is provided below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21. The first starting port 24 is open upward, and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant (constant), so that the game ball can always enter. The game ball that has entered the first start port 24 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the passage, and is detected by the first start port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3).

Below the first starting port 24 in the game area 21, a second starting port 25 is provided so that the possibility of entering the game ball can be changed. The second starting port 25 of this embodiment is provided with an opening / closing door 26 that is open toward the front and is rotatable with the upper end side tilted forward with the lower end side as an axis, and the opening / closing door 26 is omitted. It is possible to change between an upright closed state where the game ball cannot enter (or is difficult to enter) and an open state where the opening / closing door 26 rotates forward and the game ball can enter (or easily enter). be. FIG. 2 shows how the second starting port 25 is in the open state. The game ball that has entered the second start port 25 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the passage, and is detected by the second start port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3).

On the right side of the first starting opening 24 in the game area 21, a large winning opening 28 having a large opening in a substantially rectangular shape toward the front is provided. The large winning opening 28 is provided with an opening / closing door 29 that can rotate with the upper end side tilted forward with the lower end side as an axis. The door 29 can be rotated forward to change to an open state in which a game ball can enter. FIG. 2 shows that the large winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the large winning opening 28 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the passage, and is detected by the large winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3).

Two other winning openings 30 are provided on the left side of the first starting opening 24 in the game area 21. In addition, the winning opening 30 is open upward, and there is no change in the possibility of entering the game ball, and the game ball can be entered at all times. The game ball that has entered the other winning opening 30 is guided to the back surface side of the game board 20 through the passage, and is detected by the other winning opening sensor 30s (see FIG. 3).

Further, around each of the above-mentioned game devices, a windmill type wheel 31 that affects the path through which the game ball flows down and a large number of game nails (not shown in FIG. 2) are provided. Further, an out opening 33 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 21, and the ball can be entered into any of the above-mentioned first starting opening 24, second starting opening 25, large winning opening 28, and other winning opening 30. The missing game ball is discharged from the out port 33 to the back surface side of the game board 20.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, due to the arrangement of a plurality of game nails and the like, the left region of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) flows down to the first starting port 24 and the other winning openings 30 described above. A game ball can be entered. On the other hand, a game ball flowing down the right area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can pass or enter the normal symbol operating gate 27, the second starting port 25, and the large winning opening 28. be. In the following, launching a game ball so as to flow down the left area of the central device 40 is also referred to as "left-handed", and launching the game ball so as to flow down the right area of the central device 40. Is also expressed 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 other prize opening 30, three game balls are paid as prize balls. When a game ball is put out and a game ball enters the large winning opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, in the lower right of the game area 21 of the game board 20, a segment display unit 50 for displaying information related to the game by combining a plurality of LEDs is provided. The segment display unit 50 is visible to the player through the small window unit 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. The display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described later with reference to another figure.

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, and the like. Focusing on the functions, 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 control the images. The image / sound control board 230 that controls the display and sound output, the lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub control board 220, and the control related to the rental and payout of the game ball. It is composed of a payout control board 240, a launch control board 260 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the like. These control boards include a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations (CPU 201, 221, 231 and the like 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 (RAM 203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, input / output circuits, and various 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. Gate sensor 27s that detects game balls that pass through the normal symbol actuating gate 27, large prize opening sensor 28s that detects game balls that have entered the large winning opening 28, and other that detects game balls that have entered the winning opening 30 The winning opening sensor 30s or the like is connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from the first starting port sensor 24s, the second starting port sensor 25s, the gate sensor 27s, the large winning opening sensor 28s, the other winning opening sensor 30s, and the like. , The command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal is input is transmitted to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, and the like.

Further, on the main control board 200, the start port solenoid 26m for driving the opening / closing door 26 that can switch between the open state and the closed state of the second start port 25, and the open state and the closed state of the big winning opening 28 are switched. A large winning opening solenoid 29m for driving a possible opening / closing door 29, a segment display unit 50, and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting a drive signal to 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, the staging operation board 228, and the like 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, a command for designating a display image or an output sound is 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, “various”) are sent to the lamp control board 226. The game is produced by transmitting a command for designating the light emission pattern of the lamps 5a to 5c).

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b (hereinafter, also referred to as “effect operation unit 10a, 10b”) via the effect operation board 228, the operation is performed. Reflect it and perform a game production. Further, the effect button 10a and the jog shuttle 10b of the present embodiment have a built-in vibration motor, and the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 transmits a drive signal via the effect operation board 228 to cause the effect button 10a. And the jog shuttle 10b can be vibrated.

The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, ROM 232, and RAM 233. 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 235, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41. Further, when the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub control board 220, the CPU 231 reads the audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 236 and transmits the audio data signal to the amplifier board 224, thereby performing the upper part. Sound is output from the speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter, also referred to as "various speakers 6a, 6b").

The payout control board 240 is connected to a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper dish portion 7, a card unit 242 juxtaposed with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, the detection 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 the payout control board 240 receives a payout command instructing payout of the game ball from the main control board 200, the payout control board 240 drives the payout motor 243 to pay out the game ball.

Further, the launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and the launch device unit 261 is connected to the launch control board 260. The launcher unit 261 has a launch motor 262 for launching a game ball, a touch switch 263 for detecting that the player is touching the launch handle 9, and the like. When the touch switch 263 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9, the launch motor 262 can be operated, and the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9.

B. Outline of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the player rotates the launch handle 9 with the game balls 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 shown. It is used and fired toward 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 make the game ball flow down to a desired region by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. For example, a game ball may be fired (left-handed) so as to flow down to the left area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), or a game ball may flow down to the right area of the central device 40. Can be fired (right-handed).

As described above, a left-handed game ball can enter the first starting port 24. When the game ball enters the first starting port 24 and is detected by the first starting port sensor 24s, a predetermined judgment random number (big hit judgment random number, etc.) is acquired, and whether it is a big hit based on the value of the judgment random number. After making a big hit determination to determine whether or not it is out of alignment, the segment display unit 50 displays the variation of the first special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as “first special symbol”). Further, a right-handed game ball can enter the second starting port 25. When the game ball enters the second start opening 25 and is detected by the second start opening sensor 25s, a determination random number is acquired and a big hit determination is made, and then the second special symbol is displayed on the segment display unit 50. (Hereinafter, also referred to as "second special figure") is displayed in a variable manner. In the following, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the first special figure and the second special figure, it may be simply referred to as a "special symbol".

FIG. 4 is an enlarged explanatory view showing the segment display unit 50. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is visible to the player through the small window unit 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. As shown in the figure, 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, respectively. It is composed of 9 LEDs. The first special figure and the second special figure are variablely displayed by blinking nine LEDs (switching the LED to be turned on) on the corresponding display units 51 and 52, and the predetermined combination of LEDs is turned on. Stop is displayed. At this time, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the LED of the combination corresponding to the jackpot symbol is turned on, and if the result is off, the LED of the combination corresponding to the missed symbol is turned on. The first special drawing and the second special drawing of the present embodiment correspond to the "identification information" of the present invention, and the segment display unit 50 of the present embodiment serves as the "identification information display means" of the present invention. It is equivalent.

Even if the game ball enters the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25, the start condition of the new variation display is not satisfied during the variation display of the first special figure or the second special figure. In this case, the value of the judgment random number acquired by entering the ball into the first starting port 24 is stored as the first special figure hold, and the value of the determination random number acquired by entering the ball into the second starting port 25 is stored in the second special figure. Store as figure hold. After that, when the start condition of the new variation display of the special symbol (1st special figure or 2nd special figure) is satisfied, a big hit judgment is made based on the 1st special figure hold or the 2nd special figure hold, and the corresponding special Display the fluctuation of the design. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, up to four such first special figure hold and second special figure hold can be stored.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored, even if the variable display of the special symbol cannot be started yet (the start condition of the variable display is satisfied). It is possible to determine in advance whether it is a big hit or a miss based on the stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold. This determination is called "preliminary determination", and of course, the result of the preliminary determination matches the result of the jackpot determination performed when the variable display of the special symbol is started. Then, as will be described later, it is possible to perform a game effect reflecting the result of the preliminary determination as a notice before the start of the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold.

As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 has a first special figure hold display unit 53 for displaying the number of first special figure hold storage (first special figure hold number) and a second special figure hold storage unit 53. A second special figure holding display unit 54 for displaying the number (second special figure holding number) is provided, and each is composed of two LEDs. In these hold display units 53 and 54, if the number of holds is 0, both LEDs are turned off, if the number of holds is 1, one LED is turned on, and if the number of holds is 2, the number of holds is 2. Two LEDs are lit, one LED blinks if the number of holds is three, and two LEDs blink if the number of holds is four.

When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the big hit game in which the big winning opening 28 is opened is executed. In the big hit game, a round game is repeated a plurality of times in which the opened big winning opening 28 is closed when a specified number (for example, 9) of game balls enters or a predetermined opening time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed. .. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot symbols are provided, and the number of round games performed in the jackpot game differs depending on the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (for example, 4 times, 6 times, 10 times). times). As described above, when a game ball enters the big prize opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out as prize balls. Therefore, the larger the number of round games (the number of rounds), the larger the number of players. It is possible to win the prize ball.

As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a right-handed display unit 55 composed of three LEDs. As described above, a right-handed game ball can enter the large winning opening 28, and during the big hit game, the right-handed is advantageous for the player, so the LED of the right-handed display unit 55 is turned on. Let me.

Further, as described above, a normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), and a game ball hit to the right can pass through the normal symbol operating gate 27. .. When the game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 27 is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a judgment random number for hitting a normal figure) is acquired, and whether it is a hit or miss based on the value of the judgment random number. After performing the normal symbol hit determination, the segment display unit 50 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a normal diagram display unit 56 for displaying a normal symbol, and is composed of two left and right LEDs. The normal symbol is variablely displayed by blinking two LEDs (switching the LED to be turned on) on the normal figure display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed with one LED turned on. At this time, if the result of the normal figure hit determination is a normal figure hit, the left LED corresponding to the normal figure hit symbol is turned on, and if it is off, the right LED corresponding to the off symbol is turned on. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the normal symbol, the normal symbol hit game is performed in which the second starting port 25 is opened for a predetermined time and then returns to the closed state.

Even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, if the start condition of the new fluctuation display is not satisfied, such as during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, the value of the acquired determination random number is reserved. It is possible to store up to four. After that, when the start condition of the new variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, the normal symbol hit determination and the variable display of the normal symbol are performed based on the normal symbol hold. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a normal figure hold display unit 57 composed of two LEDs, and the storage number of the normal figure hold (the number of normal figure hold) is the normal figure hold. It is displayed on the display unit 57.

The opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal figure differs depending on whether it is in the “electric support state” or the “non-electric support state”. In the electric support state, the opening time of the second starting port 25 is set longer than in the non-electric support state. Further, in the electric support state, the probability that the result of the normal figure hit determination will be a normal figure hit (probability of normal figure hit) is higher than in the non-electric support state, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set shorter. Therefore, in the electric support state, the possibility that the game ball enters the second starting port 25 (that is, the possibility that the variation display of the second special figure is performed) is higher than in the non-electric support state, and the electric support state is increased. Since right-handed hitting is advantageous for the player inside, the LED of the right-handed hitting display unit 55 is turned on as in the case of the big hit game.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of large hit symbols are roughly classified into a "normal hit symbol" and a "probability variation hit symbol", and even if the special symbol is stopped and displayed at any of the jackpot symbols, the special symbol is stopped and displayed. After the jackpot game is over, the electric support state is set. Then, when the normal hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the probability (big hit probability) that the result of the big hit determination becomes a big hit is set to a predetermined normal probability (low probability) after the end of the big hit game, and the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is set. When it reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), it is set to the non-electric support state. On the other hand, when the probability variation hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot probability is set to a high probability higher than the normal probability after the end of the jackpot game, and is continued until the next jackpot game together with the electric support state. In the following, a state in which the jackpot probability is set to a high probability may be referred to as a “probability change state”. Further, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter and easier to set than in the non-electric support state. Therefore, the state in which the electric support state and the jackpot probability is set to the normal probability is referred to as the "time reduction state". May be called.

Further, in conjunction with the variable display of the above-mentioned special symbols (first special figure and second special figure), the effect display device 41 displays various images for the effect. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating one aspect of display in the staging display device 41. On the display screen of the effect display device 41, three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and a background image 41d (an image of an automobile in the example of FIG. 5) as the background image can be displayed as the design for the effect. .. When the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 of the segment display unit 50, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c also have a plurality of numbers on the staging display device 41. (For example, nine numbers from "1" to "9") are switched one after another and displayed in a variable manner (hereinafter, also referred to as "design variable effect"). In addition to the numbers, the decorative design may be a design of characters, figures, symbols, etc., and may be in a form in which the player can identify the type.

FIG. 5A 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 after the variable display is started, the left decorative symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed at any of "1" to "9", then the right decorative symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle. The decorative symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. At this time, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are in a combination (doublet) that does not have the same number when the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is stopped and displayed as a missed symbol. On the other hand, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, it is stopped and displayed in the same combination (doublet) with the same number. In particular, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a probability variation hit symbol that is more advantageous than the normal hit symbol for the player, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are all stopped and displayed with the same odd number.

By associating the display contents of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in the effect display device 41 with the display contents of the special symbol in this way, two of the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 5 (b). If the numbers are the same at that time, the player will pay close attention to the variable display of the decorative symbols (design variation effect), as if the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed at the end are also the same numbers. In this way, the effect performed while the last decorative symbol is variablely displayed while the two decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol is called "reach effect", and by generating the reach effect, the game is enjoyed. It is possible to increase. In addition, such a reach production includes a normal reach production (normal reach production) and a reach production that lasts longer than the normal reach production (super reach production), and is decorated by developing into a super reach production. The possibility that the symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed in doublet (big hit expectation) increases.

In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to execute a battle effect as a super reach effect. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a battle effect executed by the effect display device 41. In the illustrated battle effect, the player-side character 45 and the opponent character 46 play a martial arts match, and the player-side character 45 is labeled with "PLAYER".

In the battle effect, it is suggested whether the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol or a missed symbol depending on the victory or defeat of the player side character 45. That is, if the player-side character 45 wins the opponent character 46, the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, and if the player-side character 45 loses to the opponent character 46, the special symbol is removed and stopped and displayed as a symbol. Will be done. By executing such a battle effect, the player can expect the player to win the character 45 on the player side, and the game can be enhanced.

In addition, as will be described in detail later, four types of characters A to D are prepared in advance as the player side character 45, and the player side character 45 wins depending on which character appears in the battle production. The possibilities (big hit expectations) are different. It should be noted that the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c on the effect display device 41 continues even during the execution of the battle effect, and in the illustrated example, the decorative symbols reduced in order to secure a wide display range of the battle effect. 41a, 41b, 41c are moved to the upper right corner of the staging display device 41 to be displayed. All of these decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed as the result of the battle effect (win or lose) is shown, and when the player character 45 wins, they are stopped and displayed with doublet. , When the player side character 45 is defeated, it is stopped and displayed in doublet.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a hold display for displaying a hold symbol corresponding to the special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold) is displayed. A region 42 (a portion surrounded by a broken line in the figure) is provided. In the hold display area 42 of this embodiment, as the hold symbol (small circle in the figure), the unexecuted symbol 43 corresponding to the special figure hold in which the change display of the special symbol has not been executed, and the special symbol 43 in which the change display has already started. The running symbol 44 corresponding to the special figure hold that triggered the execution of the symbol is displayed, and if it is in the non-electric support state (when left-handed), the hold symbol corresponding to the first special figure hold is displayed. Is displayed, and if it is in the electric support state (when hitting right), the hold symbol corresponding to the second special figure hold is displayed.

As described above, a maximum of four unexecuted symbols 43 can be stored in the hold display area 42 as shown in the example of FIG. Up to 4 can be displayed. Then, in the hold display area 42 of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a hold change effect that changes the display mode (shape, etc.) of the hold symbol by reflecting the result of the above-mentioned prior determination, and corresponds to the changed hold symbol. The symbol variation production has been developed into the above-mentioned battle production. The details of the pending change effect will be described later. Further, the reserved symbol of the present embodiment corresponds to the "memory representation" of the present invention, and the reserved display area 42 of the present embodiment corresponds to the "storage representation means" of the present invention.

C. Control contents of the pachinko machine of this embodiment:
C-1. Game control processing:
FIG. 7 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 CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes the game control process of FIG. 7 based on a timer interrupt generated at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 msec). 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 will be omitted.

When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, it first performs the output process (S10). In the main control board 200 of this embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub control board 220 in each process described later are temporarily stored in the output buffer secured in the RAM 203. In the output process (S10), 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 pays out the game ball.

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs an input process (S20) following the output process (S10). As described above, when a game ball enters any of the first starting port 24, the second starting port 25, the large winning opening 28, and the other winning opening 30, the game ball is paid out as a prize ball. .. Therefore, in the input process (S20), various sensors (first start opening sensor 24s, second starting opening sensor 25s, large winning opening sensor 28s, other winning opening sensors 30s, etc.) that detect entry with payout of the prize ball are performed. It is determined whether or not the game ball is detected. Then, when the game ball is detected, the payout command instructing the payout of the game ball is stored in the above-mentioned output buffer. The payout command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S10). The payout control board 240 that has received the payout command has three game balls if the entry of the game ball is any one of the first start opening 24, the second start opening 25, and the other winning opening 30 as described above. If it is a payout and the big winning opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out.

When the input process (S20) is completed, the random number update process (S30) is performed next. As described above, the normal figure hit determination and the big hit determination of the special symbol are performed based on the value of a predetermined determination random number. In addition to this, various decisions described later are made based on the value of a dedicated random number. In the random number update process (S30), these random numbers are updated. The random number is updated not only in the random number update process (S30) in the game control process, but also from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (timer interrupt occurs). It may be done in the meantime. Further, a dedicated circuit for updating the random number may be provided, and the random number may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

After the random number update process (S30) is completed, the gate sensor detection process (S40) is performed. In the gate sensor detection process (S40), when the game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 27 is detected by the gate sensor 27s, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved figures has reached the upper limit (“4” in this embodiment). If the judgment is made and the result is not reached, a random number for determining the normal figure is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the RAM 203 as a hold for the normal figure.

Following the gate sensor detection process (S40), the start port sensor detection process (S50) is performed. In the start port sensor detection process (S50), when the game ball that has entered the first start port 24 is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, the number of reserved first special figures is the upper limit value (“4” in this embodiment). Is determined, and if it is not reached, a predetermined determination random number is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the RAM 203 as the first special figure hold. Further, when the game ball that has entered the second starting port 25 is detected by the second starting port sensor 25s, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special figures has reached the upper limit value (“4” in this embodiment). Then, if it has not reached, a predetermined determination random number is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the RAM 203 as the second special figure hold. Here, as the judgment random number, a big hit judgment random number for performing a big hit judgment, a symbol determination random number for determining the type of the big hit symbol of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the case of a big hit, and a start of variable display of the special symbol. The fluctuation pattern determination random number for determining the fluctuation pattern from to the stop display is acquired. The first start port sensor 24s and the second start port sensor 25s of the present embodiment correspond to the "detection means" of the present invention. Further, the determination random number stored as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold of the present embodiment corresponds to the "acquired information" of the present invention, and the main control of the present embodiment for storing the special figure hold. The RAM 203 of the substrate 200 corresponds to the "acquired information storage means" of the present invention.

Further, in the start port sensor detection process (S50), the above-mentioned prior determination is performed. That is, it is determined in advance whether it is a big hit or a miss based on the value of the big hit determination random number stored as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold. Since this pre-judgment is basically the same as the jackpot judgment described later when starting the variable display of the special symbol, the details will be described later.

Further, along with the storage of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, a hold addition command indicating the addition of the special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. .. This hold addition command is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10), and when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the hold addition command, it is not in the hold display area 42 of the effect display device 41. The execution symbol 43 is added. It should be noted that the hold addition command of this embodiment includes information about the result of the pre-determination, and the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute the hold change effect described later by reflecting the result of the pre-determination. be.

When the start port sensor detection process (S50) is completed, the normal operation process (S60) is then performed. In the normal operation process (S60), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not the variable display of the normal symbol or the game per normal symbol is being executed. If it is neither during the variable display of the normal symbol nor during the execution of the game per normal symbol, after confirming that the predetermined fixed time has passed from the stop display of the normal symbol, the number of reserved normal symbols is "0". Judge whether or not. If the number of normal figure holds is not "0" (if the normal figure hold is stored), the first stored normal figure hold is read, and the read normal figure hold (value of the random number determined per normal figure). Judgment is made based on. In this normal figure hit judgment, if the value of the normal figure hit judgment random number read out as the normal figure hold is a predetermined hit value, it is determined to be a normal figure hit, and if it is an outlier other than the hit value, it is determined to be outlier. .. As described above, in the electric support state, the probability of hitting a normal figure is set higher (more hit values) than in the non-electric support state. For example, in the non-electric support state, the probability of hitting a normal figure is set to 1/100. On the other hand, in the electric support state, the probability of hitting a normal figure is set to 99/100.

Then, based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, it is determined whether to stop and display the normal symbol with the normal symbol or the off symbol. Further, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started, and "1" is subtracted from the number of reserved symbols. As described above, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set shorter than in the non-electric support state. For example, in the non-electric support state, the fluctuation time is set to 20 seconds, whereas in the electric support state, the fluctuation time is set to 20 seconds. The fluctuation time is set to 1 second.

When the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is in progress, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed, and when the fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined normal symbol per symbol or out-of-balance symbol. Then, after waiting for the elapse of the fixed time, if the stopped and displayed normal symbol is an out-of-order symbol, the process of starting the variable display of the normal symbol again is performed. On the other hand, if the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a normal symbol, the normal symbol game is started.

During the normal game, the starting port solenoid 26m is driven to open the second starting port 25, and then the process of returning to the closed state is performed after the opening time has elapsed. As described above, in the electric support state, the opening time of the second starting port 25 is set longer than in the non-electric support state. For example, in the non-electric support state, the opening time is 0.3 seconds (0.1 seconds x 3 times). While it is set to open), the open time is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds x 3 times open) in the electric support state.

After the normal operation process (S60) is completed, the special operation process (S70) is subsequently performed. In the special operation process (S70), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is being displayed in a variable manner, the special symbol is being displayed in a definite manner, or the game is a big hit. If neither of these is the case, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number are "0", and the first special figure hold number or the second special figure hold number is "0". If not, the values of the various determination random numbers (big hit determination random number, symbol determination random number, fluctuation pattern determination random number) stored as the special figure hold are read out. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the second special figure hold is first stored, the second special figure hold stored first is read, and if the second special figure hold is not stored, the first is the first. The first special figure hold stored in is read (priority digestion of the second special figure hold).

In this way, the jackpot determination is performed based on the value of the jackpot determination random number read out as the second special figure hold or the first special figure hold. In the big hit judgment, if the value of the read big hit judgment random number is a value corresponding to "big hit" (big hit value), it is judged as a big hit, and if it is a value corresponding to "outlier" (outlier value), it is judged as a miss. do. As described above, in the probabilistic state, the jackpot probability is set higher (more jackpot values) than in the non-probability change state. For example, in the non-probability change state, the jackpot probability is set to about 1/300. In the probable change state, the jackpot probability is set to about 1/100. Similarly, in the above-mentioned prior determination, it is determined whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a miss based on the value of the jackpot determination random number stored as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold.

Then, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. As described above, a plurality of big hit symbols are provided, and they are roughly classified into a normal hit symbol and a probability variation hit symbol, and either one is based on the value of the symbol determination random number read out as the first special symbol hold or the second special symbol hold. The jackpot symbol of is determined as a symbol to be stopped and displayed (stop symbol). On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is off, the off symbol is determined as the stop symbol.

After determining the stop symbol of the special symbol in this way, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined. The fluctuation pattern is for identifying 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 a plurality of prepared in advance. The fluctuation patterns of are different from each other in the set fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the value of the fluctuation pattern determination random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, and the fluctuation time is shorter in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state. The pattern is easy to determine. In addition, when the result of the big hit judgment is a big hit, the above-mentioned reach effect is often performed, and in order to facilitate the securing of the execution time, the fluctuation time is compared with the case where the result of the big hit judgment is off. It is easy to determine a long fluctuation pattern.

When the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started, and if it is the second special figure, "1" is subtracted from the second special figure hold number, and if it is the first special figure, the first special figure hold number. Subtract "1" from. Further, the variation pattern specification command for specifying the variation pattern of the special symbol and the stop symbol specification command for specifying the stop symbol are stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. These commands are transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10). By receiving these commands, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 41 in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol, and does not execute the symbol variation effect in the hold display area 42 of the effect display device 41. One of the symbols 43 (the left end in the example of FIG. 5) is moved to the position of the running symbol 44, and the other unexecuted symbols 43 are also moved one by one toward the running symbol 44.

If the fluctuation display of the special symbol is being displayed, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed. As described above, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is set to the fluctuation pattern, and when the fluctuation time elapses, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined stop symbol (big hit symbol or out-of-order symbol). In addition, set the time (fixed time) for confirming and displaying the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed. Further, a variable stop command indicating a stop display of the special symbol is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10). Upon receiving the fluctuation stop command, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 ends the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 41, and deletes the executing symbol 44 in the hold display area 42.

During the definite display of the special symbol, it is determined whether or not the definite time has elapsed, and when the definite time has elapsed, it is determined whether the definitely displayed special symbol is a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol. As a result, if it is an out-of-time symbol, it is determined whether or not it is in the time-saving state, and if it is in the time-saving state, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time-saving state is counted. Then, when the counted number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the electric support state is terminated and the normal state, which is the non-electric support state, is set. Further, with the change of the game state, the game state designation command indicating the game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10).

On the other hand, when the special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is the jackpot symbol, the opening pattern (number of rounds, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the jackpot 28 in the jackpot game is set, and the jackpot game is started. As described above, the number of rounds differs depending on the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as a stop display (confirmed display). Further, the jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10). The jackpot symbol of this embodiment corresponds to the "specific aspect" of the present invention. Further, the jackpot game of the present embodiment corresponds to the "specific state" of the present invention, and the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of the present invention corresponds to the "specific state generating means" of the present invention.

During the big hit game, the round game is started by driving the big winning opening solenoid 29m to open the big winning opening 28. After that, when a specified number of game balls enter the large winning opening 28 or the opening time elapses, the round game is terminated with the large winning opening 28 closed, and the next round game is waited for the closing time to elapse. To start. Then, when all the set number of rounds have been exhausted, the jackpot game ends. Further, the jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10).

Further, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set according to the type of the big hit symbol displayed as a stop display (confirmed display). That is, if the jackpot symbol is a probabilistic hit symbol, it is set to a probabilistic state (electric support state in which the jackpot probability is set to a high probability), and if the jackpot symbol is a normal hit symbol, it is set to a time saving state (big hit probability is a normal probability). Set to the electric support state set to). Further, the game state designation command indicating the game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sub control board 220 in the next output process (S10).

When the special operation process (S70) is completed in this way, the game control process of FIG. 7 is temporarily terminated, and when a timer interrupt every 4 msec occurs, the game control process of FIG. 7 is executed again. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game in the pachinko machine 1 by repeatedly performing the game control process as described above. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits various commands to the sub control board 220 while executing the game control process. Then, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines the specific content of the effect based on the received command, and sets the effect display device 41, various speakers 6a, 6b, various lamps 5a to 5c, and the effect operation units 10a, 10b. We are performing various game productions that we used. Hereinafter, a process (hold change effect process) performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 for executing a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold symbol in the hold display area 42 of the effect display device 41 will be described. The pending change effect of the present embodiment corresponds to the "representation change effect" of the present invention, and the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 of the present embodiment corresponds to the "effect control means" of the present invention. ..

C-2. Hold change production processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a hold change effect process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220. This hold change effect processing is performed based on a timer interrupt generated in a predetermined cycle. 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 will be omitted.

When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 starts the hold change effect processing, it first determines whether or not a hold addition command has been received from the main control board 200 (S100). As described above, the hold addition command is a command indicating the addition of a new special figure hold (first special figure hold or second special figure hold). When the hold addition command is received (S100: yes), the process of setting the hold change effect (hold change setting process) is executed (S101). On the other hand, if the hold addition command has not been received (S100: no), the hold change setting process (S101) is omitted.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the pending change setting process of this embodiment. In the hold change setting process (S101), first, a lottery for generating a hold change effect is performed (S110). The generation lottery for the hold change effect is performed based on the value of the generation lottery random number acquired when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives the hold addition command, and determines whether or not to generate the hold change effect.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the probability of occurrence of the pending change effect of this embodiment. The value of the generated lottery random number described above is associated with the pending change effect "Yes" or the pending change effect "None", and the probability of occurrence of the pending change effect is the generated lottery random number associated with "Yes". It is predetermined by the number of values of. Further, as described above, the hold addition command from the main control board 200 contains information about the result of the pre-judgment, and the result of the pre-judgment of the newly added special figure hold is a big hit or is off. The probability of occurrence of the pending change effect differs depending on whether or not it is.

In the example shown in FIG. 10, if the result of the pre-judgment of the newly added special figure hold is a big hit, the hold change effect is generated with a probability of 70%, and the hold change effect is not generated with a probability of 30%. It will be. On the other hand, if the result of the newly added pre-determination of the special figure hold is out of order, the hold change effect is generated with a probability of 20%, and the hold change effect is not generated with a probability of 80%. That is, when the result of the preliminary determination of the special figure hold is a big hit, the hold change effect is more likely to occur than when it is out of order. However, as mentioned above, the jackpot probability itself is not so high.

In the hold change setting process of FIG. 9, when the hold change effect generation lottery (S110) is performed as described above, it is determined whether or not the hold change effect is generated as a result of the generation lottery (S111). Then, when the hold change effect is not generated (S111: no), the hold symbol (unexecuted symbol 43) is added and displayed in the hold display area 42 of the effect display device 41 in a normal manner (S112). As shown in FIG. 5, the normal mode of the reserved symbol of this embodiment is set to "small circle". After that, the hold change setting process of FIG. 9 is terminated, and the process returns to the hold change effect process of FIG.

On the other hand, when the hold change effect is generated (S111: yes), the hold symbol (unexecuted symbol 43) is added and displayed in the hold display area 42 of the effect display device 41 in a silhouette manner (S113). FIG. 11 is an enlarged explanatory view showing the hold display area 42 of the effect display device 41. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the shape of the hold symbol is any of four types of characters A to D that can appear as the player side character 45 in the above-mentioned battle production, in addition to the normal mode of a small circle. A silhouette mode that cannot be specified is prepared. Then, if it is not the target of the hold change effect, the unexecuted symbol 43a in the normal mode is displayed, whereas if it is the target of the hold change effect, the unexecuted symbol 43b in the silhouette mode is displayed as the initial display mode before the change. It is designed to be displayed.

In the hold change setting process of FIG. 9, when a hold symbol in a silhouette mode is added, a character that changes from the silhouette is selected (S114). In the hold change effect of this embodiment, the hold symbol in the silhouette mode is changed to any of the four types of characters A to D that can appear as the player-side character 45 of the battle effect. Then, which character to change to is selected with different probabilities depending on the result of the preliminary determination (big hit or miss). The CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 can grasp the result of the preliminary determination based on the hold addition command received from the main control board 200.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the character that changes from the silhouette in the hold change effect and the result of the preliminary determination. In the illustrated example, when the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, the character selection probability is set to be the lowest for character A, higher in the order of character B and character C, and the highest probability for character D to be selected. There is. On the other hand, if the result of the preliminary determination is wrong, the character selection probability is set to be the lowest for the character D, the highest in the order of the character C and the character B, and the highest probability for the character A to be selected. Therefore, the "big hit expectation" indicating the possibility that the result of the preliminary judgment is a big hit (the possibility that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol) is the lowest for the character A, and the character B and the character C are in that order. It becomes higher, and it becomes the highest when it is character D. The character after the change in the hold change effect is stored in advance in the ROM 222 of the sub control board 220, and the ROM 222 of the sub control board 220 of the present embodiment corresponds to the "display mode storage means" of the present invention. There is.

When the character after the change in the hold change effect is selected in this way, in the hold change setting process of FIG. 9, next, the change timing from the hold symbol in the silhouette mode to the character is set (S115). The timing of change to the character may be as long as it develops into a battle production as a super reach effect by the symbol variation effect (variation display of decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) corresponding to the reserved symbol of the silhouette aspect. It can be appropriately set according to the number of unexecuted symbols 43 displayed in the hold display area 42 when the hold symbol is added. For example, when the reserved symbol in the silhouette mode is added as the third and subsequent unexecuted symbols 43 from the left in the reserved display area 42 (see FIG. 11), the timing of moving to the position of the unexecuted symbol 43 at the left end is set. It may be the timing of change to the character. Further, when the hold symbol in the silhouette mode is added as the unexecuted symbol 43 at the left end in the hold display area 42, the hold symbol is moved to the position of the running symbol 44, and the start timing of the corresponding symbol variation effect is changed to the character. It may be the timing.

Then, after setting the change timing from the hold symbol in the silhouette mode to the character, a line that serves as a hint for the selected character is selected (S116). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a hint is given to the player to imagine the changed character before the holding symbol in the silhouette mode is changed to any of the four types of characters A to D in the holding change effect. It is designed to be provided, and as a hint, the lines characteristic of the changed character are emitted from the reserved symbol in the silhouette mode (displayed in a balloon).

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the display mode and characteristic lines of the reserved symbol after the change corresponding to each of the four types of characters A to D. As shown in the figure, Character A is a swordsman who fights with a sword, such as "Wadoshonbusutatte Aide Nane" and "Sodabassunzure Nana", which are characterized by Tsugaru dialect. Emit a line. In addition, Character B is a stick art user who fights with a stick, and has lines such as "Jaddon power is good when it's good" and "Hearing a strange story", which is characterized by Hakata dialect. Emit.

Subsequently, Character C is a swordsman who uses dual wield, and emits lines such as "This game is sloppy" and "Shah, it's only once", which is characteristic of the Osaka dialect. Furthermore, character D is a bare-handed fighter who does not have a weapon, and emits lines such as "I can't lose here" and "I can't give up again and again", which are characterized by standard languages.

In the hold change setting process of FIG. 9, when a hint line is selected according to the character, the timing of issuing the selected line is subsequently set (S117). As described above, the dialogue is emitted as a hint from the holding symbol in the silhouette mode, and the timing of issuing the dialogue may be until the holding symbol in the silhouette aspect changes to the character. For example, when the timing at which the hold symbol in the silhouette mode moves to the position of the leftmost unexecuted symbol 43 in the hold display area 42 (see FIG. 11) is the change timing to the character, the second unexecuted from the left. The timing of moving to the position of the symbol 43 may be the timing of issuing the dialogue. Further, when the hold symbol in the silhouette mode moves to the position of the executing symbol 44 and the start timing of the corresponding symbol variation effect is the change timing to the character, the end timing of the previous symbol variation effect is set as the dialogue. It may be the timing of issuance. After setting the issuance timing of the dialogue in this way, the hold change setting process of FIG. 9 is terminated, and the process returns to the hold change effect process of FIG.

In the hold change effect processing of FIG. 8, if the hold change setting process (S101) is restored or the hold change setting process (S101) is omitted, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern designation command is received from the main control board 200. (S102). As described above, the variation pattern designation command is a command transmitted from the main control board 200 when the variation display of the special symbol is started, and the effect display device 41 also performs the symbol variation effect in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol. Run. Then, when the variation pattern designation command is received (S102: yes), the unexecuted symbol 43 in the hold display area 42 (see FIG. 11) is moved with the start of the symbol variation effect (S103). That is, the leftmost unexecuted symbol 43 corresponding to the newly started symbol variation effect is moved to the position of the executing symbol 44, and the other unexecuted symbols 43 are also moved to the left toward the executing symbol 44. Move one by one.

On the other hand, when the variation pattern designation command is not received (S102: no), the process of S103 is omitted, and it is determined whether or not the hold symbol of the silhouette mode is included in the hold display area 42 (S104). .. As described above, the hold symbol that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the silhouette mode as the initial display mode before the change. If the hold symbol in the silhouette mode is not included (S104: no), the hold change effect process of FIG. 8 is temporarily terminated, and when a timer interrupt is generated at a predetermined cycle, the hold change effect process of FIG. 8 is performed again. To execute.

On the other hand, when the hold display area 42 includes the hold symbol in the silhouette mode (S104: yes), it is determined whether or not it is the issuance timing of the dialogue set in the process of S117 described above (S105). ). Then, when it is the timing of issuing the dialogue (S105: yes), the dialogue selected in the process of S116 is emitted from the reserved symbol in the silhouette mode (S106).

On the other hand, if it is not the timing of issuing the dialogue (S105: no), the processing of S106 is omitted, and then it is determined whether or not it is the timing of change to the character set in the processing of S115 described above (S107). .. Then, when it is the timing of change to the character (S107: yes), the reserved symbol in the silhouette mode is changed to the character selected in the process of S114 (S108).

On the other hand, when it is not the change timing to the character (S107: no), the process of S108 is omitted, and the hold change effect process of FIG. 8 is temporarily terminated. After that, when a timer interrupt occurs at a predetermined cycle, the hold change effect processing of FIG. 8 is executed again.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a hold change effect is performed in the hold display area 42 of the effect display device 41. As described above, in the hold display area 42 of this embodiment, up to four unexecuted symbols 43 can be displayed as hold symbols, and the running symbol 44 is displayed. In addition, the hold symbol that is not the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the normal mode (small circle), while the hold symbol that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the silhouette mode as the initial display mode before the change. It is designed to be displayed. In the example of FIG. 14A, a state in which four unexecuted symbols 43 are displayed is shown, and among them, the third unexecuted symbol 43a in the normal mode is displayed from the left to the fourth. The unexecuted symbol 43b in the silhouette mode is displayed at (right end).

Then, when the symbol variation effect being executed by the effect display device 41 ends (the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped and displayed) in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol, the executing symbol 44 is deleted, and then a new symbol 44 is deleted. As the symbol variation effect is started, the unexecuted symbol 43a in the normal mode at the left end moves to the position of the executing symbol 44, and the other unexecuted symbols 43 also move left-justified one by one. In this way, each time a new symbol variation effect is started, the position of the unexecuted symbol 43b in the silhouette mode moves to the left one by one. When the special figure hold is newly stored, a new unexecuted symbol 43 is added to the right of the unexecuted symbol 43b in the silhouette mode, but in FIG. 14, the illustration becomes complicated. To avoid this, the addition of a new unexecuted symbol 43 is omitted.

FIG. 14B shows a state in which the unexecuted symbol 43b in the silhouette aspect is moved to the position of the second unexecuted symbol 43 from the left. Then, the dialogue is displayed in a balloon from the unexecuted symbol 43b in the silhouette mode. As described above, the timing of issuing the dialogue is set in advance, and the dialogue issued at this time is a characteristic dialogue that makes the player imagine any of the four types of characters A to D. In the illustrated example, a line featuring the standard word "do not give up many times" is issued, and the balloon protrudes from the hold display area 42 and is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41. From this line, the player can easily imagine the character D (see FIG. 13). In addition, various speakers 6a and 6b may be used to output the dialogue by voice.

As mentioned above, the four types of characters A to D have different jackpot expectations, character A has the lowest jackpot expectation, character B and character C have the highest jackpot expectations, and character D has the highest jackpot expectation. It's getting higher. By emitting a line from the unexecuted symbol 43b of the silhouette mode before the change in the hold change effect to make the player imagine a character with a high expectation of a big hit, it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Subsequently, at the timing when the unexecuted symbol 43b in the silhouette aspect moves to the position of the unexecuted symbol 43 at the left end, the display aspect changes to any of the four types of characters A to D, and FIG. 14 (c) shows. As shown in, the unexecuted symbol 43c of the character aspect is displayed. In the illustrated example, the display mode is changed to the character D, which is a bare-handed fighter without a weapon, as the image from the above line.

After that, when the unexecuted symbol 43c of the character aspect moves to the position of the executing symbol 44, the corresponding symbol variation effect is started and develops into the above-mentioned battle effect (super reach effect), it changes in the hold change effect. Character D will appear as the player-side character 45 (see FIG. 6).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display mode of the hold symbol changes before changing to any of the four types of characters A to D having different jackpot expectations in the hold change effect. It is designed to provide players with hints to remind them of later characters. In this way, the player can predict the character after the change in the hold change effect based on the hint provided in advance, so it is unclear which character will change until it actually changes. Unlike the case (hidden), it is possible to make the player expect a hint to imagine a character with a high expectation of a big hit and enhance the game interest.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the initial display mode before the change of the hold symbol which is the target of the hold change effect is different from the normal mode of the hold symbol which is not the target of the hold change effect. By doing so, it is possible to suggest to the player that a change is planned for the reserved symbol whose display mode is different from the others, so that the player's expectation for the provided hint is raised and the game is excited. Is possible.

In particular, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the initial display mode before the change of the hold symbol, which is the target of the hold change effect, is a silhouette mode in which it is not possible to specify which of the four types of characters A to D is. ing. It is unclear which character will change while announcing the appearance of the character depending on the silhouette mode, and by letting the player predict which character will change based on the provided hints, the game interest will be enhanced. It becomes possible.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a hint, the lines characteristic of the changed character are emitted from the reserved symbol in the silhouette mode. By doing so, when the hold symbol of the silhouette mode is displayed in the hold display area 42, the dialogue characteristic of the character desired by the player (high expectation of big hit) is emitted from the hold symbol of the silhouette mode. It is possible to increase the interest of the game by making the player expect.
D. Modification example:
Although the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has been described above, the embodiment is not limited to this, and it is also possible to carry out the pachinko machine 1 in the following modification mode. In the description of the modification, the same components as those in the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals as those in the embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the above-described embodiment, as a hint to make the player imagine the character after the change in the hold change effect, the lines characteristic of the character after the change are emitted from the hold symbol in the silhouette mode. However, the hint is not limited to the dialogue, and may be anything that contributes to the prediction of the character after the change. Further, the hint is not limited to one time, and may be provided in a plurality of times.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example in which a hold change effect of a modified example is performed. Similar to the above-described embodiment, in the hold display area 42 of the modified example, the hold symbol that is not the target of the hold change effect is displayed in the normal mode (small circle), whereas it is the target of the hold change effect. A certain reserved symbol is displayed in a silhouette mode as an initial display mode before the change. In the example of FIG. 15A, a state in which four unexecuted symbols 43 are displayed is shown, and among them, the third unexecuted symbol 43a in the normal mode is displayed from the left to the fourth. The unexecuted symbol 43b in the silhouette mode is displayed at (right end). Then, each time a new symbol variation effect is started, the position of the unexecuted symbol 43b in the silhouette mode moves to the left one by one.

FIG. 15B shows a state in which the unexecuted symbol 43b in the silhouette aspect is moved to the position of the third unexecuted symbol 43 from the left. Then, the first hint is displayed by a balloon from the unexecuted symbol 43b in the silhouette mode. In the illustrated example, "swordsman" is displayed as the first hint, and among the four types of characters A to D (see FIG. 13), is it character A who fights with a sword from this first hint? Focused on character C.

Subsequently, when the unexecuted symbol 43b in the silhouette aspect moves to the position of the second unexecuted symbol 43 from the left, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), the second unexecuted symbol 43b in the silhouette aspect is blown out. Tips are displayed. In the illustrated example, "dual wield" is displayed as the second hint, and the player can easily imagine the character C from this second hint.

Then, when the unexecuted symbol 43b in the silhouette aspect moves to the position of the unexecuted symbol 43 at the left end, the display aspect changes to any of the four types of characters A to D, as shown in FIG. 15 (d). The unexecuted symbol 43c of the character aspect is displayed. In the illustrated example, as expected based on the above two hints, the display mode is changed to the character C who is a swordsman who uses dual wield.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the modified example displays the characteristics of the fighting method in the battle production of the character after the change as a hint that contributes to the prediction of the character after the change in the hold change production. Based on, the player can imagine any of the four types of characters A to D. Then, by providing the hint not only once but also in a plurality of times and letting the player predict which character will be changed in stages, it is possible to enhance the game interest.

Although examples and modifications of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. Improvements based on the knowledge normally possessed by those skilled in the art can be appropriately added to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the initial display mode (silhouette mode) of the hold symbol that is the target of the hold change effect before the change is different from the normal mode of the hold symbol that is not the target of the hold change effect. However, the hold symbol that is the target of the hold change effect is also displayed in the normal mode, so that the hold symbol in the normal mode changes to any character and before the change to the character, after the change. You may provide some hints to make the player imagine the character. However, as in the above-described embodiment, if the initial display mode before the change of the hold symbol that is the target of the hold change effect is different from the display mode of the hold symbol that is not the target of the hold change effect, it is different from the others. When a hold symbol with a different display mode is added, it is possible to suggest to the player that a change is planned, so it is possible to raise the player's expectation for the hint provided and to excite the game entertainment. It becomes.

Further, the hold symbol, which is the target of the hold change effect, may be temporarily displayed in the normal mode and then changed from the normal mode to the silhouette mode. Then, as in the above-described embodiment, the display mode may be changed from the silhouette mode to any character after issuing a line characteristic of the changed character as a hint from the reserved symbol of the silhouette mode.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the silhouette mode of the reserved symbol is a display mode in which it is not possible to specify which of the four types of characters A to D is. However, depending on the silhouette mode, although it does not lead to the identification of any character, a hint for narrowing the range may be provided. For example, when the four types of characters A to D are a mixture of males and females, the silhouette mode may be different depending on whether the changed characters are males or females.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the dialects are different as the lines corresponding to each of the four types of characters A to D. However, the characteristics of the lines are not limited to the differences in dialects, and may be the habits of each character. Alternatively, when a foreign character is included, a self-speech balloon reminiscent of the foreign character may be written in English or katakana.

In addition, different colors are associated with each of the four types of characters A to D in advance, and when the dialogue that makes the changed character image the player is displayed in a balloon, the color corresponding to the character is displayed. You may do it.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the hold symbol is changed to one of the four types of characters A to D by the hold change effect. However, the display mode after the change is not limited to the character (person), and may be any one that represents the degree of expectation of a big hit. For example, if one of a plurality of "vehicles" having different jackpot expectations appears in the super reach effect, the display mode of the hold symbol may be changed to any vehicle in the hold change effect. Before the change, the player may be provided with a hint to imagine the vehicle after the change.

Further, 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. An example was explained. Not limited to this, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that imparts a game benefit in a form different from that of “paining a gaming ball”. For example, when a game ball enters various entrances, data indicating the amount of profit corresponding to the entry (magnitude of the game value) is stored to store a game profit (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 launch it again.

<Game machines A1 to A4 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples and modifications>
The pachinko machines 1 of the above-described examples and modifications can be regarded as the following gaming machines A1 to A4.

<Game machine A1>
In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball into a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
An acquisition information storage means that stores up to a predetermined number of acquisition information acquired based on the fact that the game ball is detected by a predetermined detection means.
Based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, the identification information display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the identification information.
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a specific state generating means that generates a specific state advantageous to the player, and a specific state generating means.
A storage representation display means for displaying a storage representation representing the existence of each of the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a storage representation display means.
An effect control means capable of executing a representation change effect that changes the display mode of any of the memory representations displayed on the memory representation display means, and an effect control means.
The display mode after the change of the memory representation in the representation change effect is associated with the high degree of expectation that the result of the variation display of the identification information corresponding to the changed memory representation leads to the stop display in the specific mode. It is equipped with a display mode storage means that stores multiple items.
The effect control means is characterized in that it provides a hint to the player that contributes to the prediction of the display mode after the change before the display mode of the memory representation is changed by the representation change effect. ..

In such a gaming machine A1, a hint is provided to the player before the display mode of the memory representation is changed by the representation change effect, and the player predicts the display mode after the change based on the hint. Therefore, unlike the case where it is not known (hidden) which display mode will be changed until it actually changes, the player is expected to get a hint suggesting a display mode with high expectations. It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

<Game machine A2>
In the gaming machine A1
The memory representation display means is characterized in that the initial display mode before the change of the memory representation, which is the target of the representation change effect, is different from the display mode of the memory representation, which is not the target of the representation change effect. A game machine to be.

In such a gaming machine A2, by displaying a memory representation of a display mode (initial display mode) different from the others, it is possible to suggest to the player that a change is planned as a representation change effect. , It is possible to raise the player's expectation for the hints provided and to liven up the game entertainment.

<Game machine A3>
In the gaming machine A2
The display mode storage means stores a plurality of characters in association with the high degree of expectation as a display mode after the change of the storage representation in the representation change effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that the initial display mode of the memory representation, which is the target of the representation change effect, is a silhouette in which it is not possible to specify which of the plurality of characters.

In such a gaming machine A3, since the initial display mode of the memory representation that is the target of the representation change effect is a silhouette, it is unclear which character will be changed while foretelling the appearance of the character, and it is provided. Since it is possible to make the player predict which character will change based on the hint, it is possible to enhance the game interest.

<Game machine A4>
In the gaming machine A3
As the hint, a gaming machine characterized in that a line characteristic to the character whose memory representation is changed by the representation change effect is emitted from the silhouette.

In such a gaming machine A4, if the initial display mode of the memory representation is a silhouette, the player is expected to emit the lines characteristic of the character desired by the player (highly expected) from the silhouette. It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

<Game machine B1 that can be extracted from the above-mentioned examples and modifications>
The pachinko machine 1 of the above-described embodiment and the modified example can be regarded as the following gaming machine B1.

<Game machine B1>
In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball into a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
An acquisition information storage means that stores up to a predetermined number of acquisition information acquired based on the fact that the game ball is detected by a predetermined detection means.
Based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, the identification information display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the identification information.
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a specific state generating means that generates a specific state advantageous to the player, and a specific state generating means.
A storage representation display means for displaying a storage representation representing the existence of each of the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a storage representation display means.
An effect control means capable of executing a representation change effect that changes the display mode of any of the memory representations displayed on the memory representation display means, and an effect control means.
A display mode storage means for storing a plurality of display modes after the change of the memory representation in the representation change effect is provided.
The effect control means is a gaming machine, characterized in that it provides a hint to a player that contributes to predicting which display mode the memory representation changes in the representation change effect.

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

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area,
24 ... 1st start port, 24s ... 1st start port sensor (detection means),
25 ... 2nd start port, 25s ... 2nd start port sensor (detection means),
27 ... Normal symbol operating gate, 28 ... Grand prize opening, 40 ... Central device,
41 ... Staging display device, 41a, 41b, 41c ... Decorative design,
42 ... Hold display area (memory representation display means),
43 ... Unexecuted symbol (memory representation), 44 ... Running symbol (memory representation),
50 ... Segment display unit (identification information display means), 200 ... Main control board,
201 ... CPU (specific state generating means), 203 ... RAM (acquired information storage means),
220 ... Sub control board, 221 ... CPU (staging control means),
222 ... ROM (display mode storage means).

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a gaming ball into a gaming area formed on a gaming board.
An acquisition information storage means that stores up to a predetermined number of acquisition information acquired based on the fact that the game ball is detected by a predetermined detection means.
Based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, the identification information display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the identification information.
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a specific state generating means that generates a specific state advantageous to the player, and a specific state generating means.
A storage representation display means for displaying a storage representation representing the existence of each of the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, and a storage representation display means.
An effect control means capable of executing a representation change effect that changes the display mode of any of the memory representations displayed on the memory representation display means, and an effect control means.
The display mode after the change of the memory representation in the representation change effect is associated with the high degree of expectation that the result of the variation display of the identification information corresponding to the changed memory representation leads to the stop display in the specific mode. It is equipped with a display mode storage means that stores multiple items.
The effect control means is characterized in that it provides a hint to the player that contributes to the prediction of the display mode after the change before the display mode of the memory representation is changed by the representation change effect. .. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The memory representation display means is characterized in that the initial display mode before the change of the memory representation, which is the target of the representation change effect, is different from the display mode of the memory representation, which is not the target of the representation change effect. A game machine to be. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The display mode storage means stores a plurality of characters in association with the high degree of expectation as a display mode after the change of the storage representation in the representation change effect.
A gaming machine characterized in that the initial display mode of the memory representation, which is the target of the representation change effect, is a silhouette in which it is not possible to specify which of the plurality of characters. In the gaming machine according to claim 3,
As the hint, a gaming machine characterized in that a line characteristic to the character whose memory representation is changed by the representation change effect is emitted from the silhouette.

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