JP4233767B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of notifying the number of winning prizes stored in a specific winning opening.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, for example, a variable display device has been provided, and the variable display device is variably displayed by winning at a start winning port (specific winning port) provided in the game area, and a big hit is obtained when the display at the stop matches a predetermined mode. In a so-called “first type” pachinko gaming machine that generates a state (special game state), this start prize is awarded when a winning entry to the start prize opening occurs while the variable display device is operating or a special game is occurring. Can be stored up to a predetermined number (for example, four).
[0003]
In this type of pachinko gaming machine, depending on the stop mode of the variable display device, a special game state (for example, a probability fluctuation state) that can be advantageous to the player after the special game is ended, and a special figure (special) is used during the specific game state. It is easy to derive a special stop mode in which the symbol is a special game with a high probability, and during this period, an auxiliary game (for example, a general game that does not increase the number of rotations of the special diagram or reduce the holding ball) (Opening control based on figure fluctuation) is executed, and winning at the start winning opening becomes easier as compared with the normal gaming state, and the start winning memory is almost in a state (including a full state).
[0004]
By the way, the number of the start winning memories is four at the maximum in the current regulations, and the starting winning memories are not stored even if winning more than that. That is, in fact, even during the above-mentioned specific gaming state period, even if there are four start winning memories, even more start winnings occur frequently, Since a low upper limit value was determined in advance, it was not possible to store the start winning prize that overflowed. In view of this, a gaming machine has been devised that enables more winning memories (for example, a maximum of 8).
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the following problems occur when the upper limit of the winning memory is raised as described above.
[0006]
For example, even if the upper limit of the winning memory is increased, the number (ratio) of winning in the starting winning opening during the normal gaming state is the same as before (for example, 6 winnings per minute, etc.) and increases. It is difficult to expect a prize that satisfies the upper limit of memory (however, the upper limit of memory may be reached when, for example, a long reach is continued and the launch action is continued during that time).
[0007]
In this way, in a gaming machine in which the number of winnings does not increase substantially, if the display is made by simply adding the amount of change in the upper limit to the memory displayable area, it will be stored for the player. In many cases, the number of winnings is still less than four, and the remaining memorable number of vacancies is noticeable, which may give the impression that the winning rate at the starting winning opening is rather low. For this reason, there is a possibility that the impression of the gaming machine will be worsened and the game will be given up early, or that the game store may have a bad image such as making nail adjustments that will not win the game.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine having a start winning memory display mode capable of increasing the upper limit for starting winning memorization without giving disgust to the player. For the purpose.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention has a maximum number of start winning memories (for example, “8”) based on winning in a specific winning opening (103) provided in a game board on which a launched game ball is guided. A start winning memory means that can be stored, a start winning memory display means (start winning memory display area A) capable of displaying the number of start winning memories of the start winning memory means, and a start winning memory in the start winning memory means. A variable display device that executes a variable display game that displays a plurality of symbols in a case, and the start winning memory is digested by executing the variable display game, and the change display game results in the change In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a preset symbol on the display device is stopped and displayed,
  The start winning memory display means is composed of a start memory detail display area (A1a) constituted by a number (for example, four) of coloring areas which is one less than a predetermined number (for example, “5”), and one coloring area.Display the maximum number of starting winning memories in an ambiguous stateStarting prize storage upper limit number ambiguous display area (A1b), and when the number of start winning memories stored in the starting prize storage display means is from one to one less than the predetermined number, In the start memory detail display area, all the start memories are set when one coloring area is set in a colored state with respect to one start prize memory, and the number of start prize memories is from the predetermined number to the upper limit number. Configure the coloring area of the detailed display area and the starting prize storage upper limit number ambiguous display area to be in a colored state, and start winning prizeNumber of memoriesWas displayed in an ambiguous state.
[0010]
  As a result, the start prize storage upper limit number ambiguous display means informs that the storable upper limit number is ambiguous, so there is only a small possibility of start prize memory in a gaming machine capable of many start prize memories. Even in a normal game state, for example, it is possible to make it difficult to hold an image in which there is not much winning at the start winning opening (specific winning opening). Therefore, even when the maximum number of start winnings that can be stored is increased, the image of the gaming machine or the amusement store can be prevented from being lowered..
[0016]
  Also,It is configured to be able to generate a specific gaming state in which winning to the specific winning opening is easier than in a normal gaming state, and the starting winning memory display means has an upper limit number of starting winning memories that can be stored in the starting winning memory means The starting prize memory upper limit number clear display means that can be displayed in a clear state, and the starting prize memory upper limit number clear display means operates in place of the starting prize memory upper limit ambiguous display means in the specific game state. Configured toMay be. ThisIn the normal gaming state, the upper limit number is ambiguously displayed, making it difficult for the player to have an image that there is not much winning in the starting prize opening (specific winning opening), and in the specific gaming state, the upper limit number is ambiguously displayed. Instead, by clearly displaying the upper limit number, it is possible to accurately display the start winning memorized portion near the upper limit number of memories whose memory frequency increases.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0018]
FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a game board of a pachinko machine as an example of a suitable game machine to which the present invention is applied.
[0019]
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a game board. On the front surface of the game board 100, an arc-shaped guide rail 101 for guiding a game ball launched from below to the upper part of the game board, a variable display game. And a special symbol display (variable display device) 102 for effect display in a special game (bonus game) 102 (stored in a start winning memory means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of start winning information based on winning in a special figure starting winning opening A start-winning memory display area A as a start-winning memory display means capable of displaying related information), a special start-up winning port (specific winning port) 103 which is made of a normal electric accessory and gives start conditions for the variable display game, General figure starting gates 104 and 105 for giving the starting conditions for the above-mentioned ordinary electric accessory, variable winning device 106 called attacker, general winning ports 107, 108 and 109, fluctuation table A normal symbol display 122 for performing an auxiliary game using the game, a general diagram start memory display 123 for storing a predetermined number (for example, a maximum of four) of the number of game balls passed to the general diagram start gate, and enhancing the effect of the game There are provided decorative lamps 124, 125, a hitting direction changing member 126 called a windmill that gives randomness to the flow of hitting balls, and a number of obstacle nails 127.
[0020]
Although not limited in particular, in this embodiment, a micro switch or a non-contact type is used to detect a ball that has won a prize corresponding to each of the winning holes 103 to 109 provided in the game board 100. A winning sensor composed of sensors is provided. In other words, the special figure start sensor SS1 is arranged inside the special figure start winning port 103, the count sensor SS4 and the continuous prize sensor SS5 inside the variable winning device 106, and the prize sensors inside the general winning ports 107 to 109. SS4 to SS10 are respectively arranged. When the game balls win these winning holes, winning ball detection signals are sent from the winning hole sensors SS4 to SS10 to a game control device 200 described later, and the number of winning balls data is sent from the game control device 200 to the discharge control device 300. It is supposed to be sent.
[0021]
Here, when the passing ball to the normal figure starting gates 104 and 105 is detected, the normal symbol display 122 is operated to display a fluctuation for a predetermined time, and during that time, the passing ball to the normal figure starting gates 104 and 105 is further displayed. When it occurs, the number of balls is stored, and the normal start winning memory display 123 is turned on according to the stored number. Then, when the display of the fluctuation on the normal symbol display 122 stops and the display content is in a predetermined form, the special figure start winning port 103 made of the above-mentioned normal electric accessory is opened.
[0022]
When a game ball is won in the opened special figure start winning opening 103 or the closed special figure starting winning opening 103, the special symbol display 102 is operated to display a fluctuation for a predetermined time, and during that time, the special figure starting winning opening is further displayed. When a winning ball to 103 is generated, the number of balls is stored, and the stored number display in the start winning storage display area A is performed according to the stored number.
[0023]
Here, the maximum number of start prizes that can be stored in the special drawing start prize opening 103 is 8. However, if the number that can be stored (upper limit number) is displayed as it is in the start prize storage display area A, the start prize storage area A will start. When the number of memorized winnings is small, the display of the winning part is conspicuous, and there is a possibility that an image that the winning rate to the special figure starting winning port 103 is low may be held. A start display memory upper limit number ambiguous display means capable of displaying in an ambiguous state in which the upper limit number of start prize memories that can be stored in the prize storage means is intentionally made ambiguous is displayed and stored. Details of the display mode relating to the ambiguous display will be described later.
[0024]
Next, after the random number value extracted in relation to the winning in the special figure starting winning opening 103 is determined, the variable symbol display on the special symbol display 102 is started in order to derive a stop symbol corresponding to the determination result. Then, after a predetermined time has passed, the variable display is terminated to stop at the stop symbol.
[0025]
Then, when the determination result related to the variation display is a win when the variation display ends, the variation winning device 106 is opened until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winning balls is reached.
[0026]
Further, the variable winning device 106 is provided with a general winning region and a continuous winning region, and the opening operation of the variable winning device 106 is repeated a predetermined number of times on condition that a game ball has been won in the continuous winning region. It is.
[0027]
Control of the progress of the game as described above in the game board 100 and generation of random numbers used in the game control are performed by the game control device 200 executing a series of programs. Further, the variable display control in the special symbol display 102 is performed according to a command from the game control device 200 by a display control device 400 provided separately from the game control device 200.
[0028]
Next, the configuration of the game control device 200 and the display control device 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the game control device 200 and the display control device 400.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game control device 200 includes a game microcomputer 211 composed of a one-chip microcomputer (CPU in a broad sense) formed as a semiconductor integrated circuit for performing a control of an object necessary for the game, and a crystal oscillator. A clock generation circuit (oscillator) 212 that obtains a clock signal of a predetermined frequency by dividing the oscillation signal of the input signal, an input interface 213 that receives signals from various sensors, a drive signal for driving means such as a solenoid, and other control devices And an output interface 214 for outputting a control signal for.
[0030]
The gaming microcomputer 211 includes a central processing unit (CPU) as arithmetic control means, ROM (read-only memory) and RAM (start winning storage means: random access memory) as storage means, and interrupt control circuit (not shown). Etc. and are manufactured as ICs for so-called amuse chips. Programs and prize ball number data necessary for game progression control performed by the CPU are stored in the ROM.
[0031]
In the game control device 200, a signal from the prize ball detection sensor 304 in the prize ball discharge flow path, a special figure start sensor SS 1 in the special figure start winning port 103, and a normal figure start gate 104 are input via the input interface 213. , 105, normal start sensors SS2 and SS3, V winning sensor SS4 corresponding to the continuous winning area in the variable winning device 106, count sensor SS5 corresponding to the general winning area, and winning sensor SS6 in the general winning openings 107-111. A detection signal from SS10 is input.
[0032]
On the other hand, from the game control device 200, via the output interface 214, a display drive signal for the normal symbol display 122, a drive signal for the general electric solenoid 315 for opening and closing the normal electric accessory, and a data signal for the display control device 400. , A drive signal of an attacker solenoid (large winning port solenoid) 314 that opens and closes the winning a prize opening of the variable winning device 106, a data signal for the discharge control device 300, the decoration control device 500, and the sound control device 600, management of a game store (not shown) A signal or the like is output to a panel external terminal (data output terminal) 312 for transmitting data such as a big hit occurrence to the apparatus.
[0033]
The display control device 400 includes a control microcomputer (CPU) 421, an interface circuit 422 with the game control device 200, a read only memory (ROM) 423 for storing control programs and fixed data, and a work area for the control CPU 421. Display controller (VDC) that displays and drives a random access memory (RAM) 424 that stores data and display data sent from the game control device 200 and a display device (special symbol display) 102 425, a font ROM 426 storing image data to be displayed, a gamma correction circuit 427 for performing display correction, a DMA controller (DMAC) 428 for transferring data from the RAM 424 to the image display controller 425, and a crystal oscillation Divide the oscillation signal of the child To consists of a clock generation circuit (oscillator) 429 to obtain a clock signal having a predetermined frequency.
[0034]
Display control information such as display variation time data, stop symbol data, and a stop command is input to the control CPU 421 of the display control device 400 from the game control device 200 via the interface 422. When display control information is input from the game control device 200, a reception interrupt is generated from the interface 422 to the control CPU 421, and the control CPU 421 stores the received data (display control information) in the buffer area of the RAM 424 accordingly. To do. Then, the control CPU 421 analyzes the received data, for example, determines an effect pattern (collection of continuous display symbol data) to be variably displayed based on the variation time data, and displays a code, a display position, and a scroll indicating the symbol to be displayed. Are generated and stored in the RAM 424. The effect patterns are stored in advance in the ROM 423 in the form of a table corresponding to the variation time data.
[0035]
The image display controller 425 reads the data group corresponding to the effect pattern transferred from the RAM 424 by the DMA controller 428 into the internal RAM and develops it. Specifically, the character font data stored in the font ROM 426 is read according to the code indicating the design, and the image data to be displayed is associated with the display screen according to the display position data and command, and the display image in the internal RAM. Store in the storage area. At this time, a background symbol for enhancing the effect is generated separately from the variation symbol for the special figure game such as a number and stored in the display image storage area. The fluctuation symbol and the background symbol may be combined and then stored, but may be combined when separately stored and read.
[0036]
Thereafter, the image display controller 425 reads display image data from the display image storage area of the built-in RAM and sequentially sends it to the γ correction circuit 427 to form a display drive signal for the special symbol display 102. At this time, the scroll for the variable display is performed by the image display controller 425 changing the start position of the image data to be displayed by the address calculation according to the command and parameters such as the scroll speed. In addition, the image display controller 425 sends a vertical synchronization signal V-SYNC and a horizontal synchronization signal H-SYNC to the display device 102. The γ correction circuit 427 adjusts the display illuminance of the display device 102 by correcting the non-linear characteristic of the illuminance with respect to the signal voltage of the display device. As a result, a predetermined display is performed on the screen of the display device 102.
[0037]
Further, the display control in the start winning storage display area A is also performed by the display control device 400 based on the display control information sent from the game control device 200.
[0038]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 3 to 8, a display mode of the start winning memory display area A (start winning memory display means) on the screen of the display device (special symbol display) 102 will be described.
[0039]
First, the start winning memory display area A1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0040]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the start winning memory display area A <b> 1 is provided below the display device 102. The start winning memory display area A1 includes a start winning memory detail display area A1a (start winning memory detail display means) for displaying 1 to 4 relatively high storage frequencies out of eight memorable winnings, It is composed of a start winning storage upper limit number ambiguous display area A1b (start winning memorize upper limit number ambiguous display means) that displays vaguely the memorable numbers of 5 to 8 which are relatively low in storage frequency. Here, the memory frequency indicates the rate at which the start winning memory is generated, and as the start winning memory becomes 1 → 8, the memory frequency becomes high → low.
[0041]
4A to 4E show examples of display progress in the start winning memory display area A1.
[0042]
First, FIG. 4A is a display example when there is no winning memory in the special drawing start winning port 103, and the starting winning memory detail display area A1a and the starting winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display area A1b are colored areas. Are both achromatic, and only the outline showing the region to be colored is displayed.
[0043]
FIG. 4B is a display example in the case where the winning memory at the special drawing start winning opening 103 is “1”, and only [1] is colored among the colored areas of the starting winning memory detail display area A1a, and the like. [2] to [4] and the chromatic area of the starting prize storage upper limit ambiguous display area A1b are in an achromatic state.
[0044]
FIG. 4C is a display example when the winning memory at the special drawing start winning port 103 becomes “4”, and the coloring areas [1] to [4] of the starting winning memory detail display area A1a are colored. Only the chromatic area of the start winning storage upper limit ambiguous display area A1b is set to an achromatic state.
[0045]
FIG. 4D is a display example in the case where the winning memory at the special drawing start winning port 103 becomes “5” to “8”, and [1] to “1” to the coloring area of the starting winning memory detail display area A1a. [4] And all of the colored areas of the starting winning memory upper limit ambiguous display area A1b are colored.
[0046]
  FIG. 4E shows the state of FIG.Memory is digested by running a variable display gameThis is a display example when the winning memory is reduced to “4”, the coloring area of the starting winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display area A1b returns to the achromatic state, and the coloring area [1] to the starting winning memory detail display area A1a Only [4] is colored.
[0047]
As a result, for the winning memories of “5” to “8” that are stored at a relatively low frequency, the starting winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display area A1b ambiguously obscures how many upper limit numbers can be stored. The special display start winning opening 103 can be displayed at a normal rate. For example, even in a game in the normal gaming state, the player has a low winning rate for the special drawing starting winning opening 103. It is possible to avoid having such an image. On the other hand, for the winning memories of “1” to “4” that are stored relatively frequently, the starting winning memory detail display area A1a clearly displays how many memories are stored, and the player has a policy of the game. Can be made easy to stand. Here, the start prize memory detail display area displays the start prize memory number in one coloring area for one start prize memory, but not limited to this, if the start prize memory number is known in detail Any display mode may be used, for example, a display using one color area for a plurality of start winning memories may be used.
[0048]
Next, the start winning memory display area A2 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
[0049]
In this embodiment, the start winning memory display area A2 is a display area A2a for displaying 1 to 4 memory frequencies that are normally relatively high among 8 storable prizes, and a memory frequency 5 that is relatively low. A first display mode (FIGS. 5A and 5B) including a start winning storage upper limit number ambiguous display area A2b that displays vaguely the storable number of up to 8 and a start winning memory Display area A2c that collectively displays the number of the winning prizes, and a clear display area A2d that clearly displays the upper limit number that can be stored and also displays the number of winning prizes stored in detail. And the second display mode (FIG. 5C), and when the start winning memory is 5 to 8, the first display mode is changed to the second display mode. The display mode changes.
[0050]
As shown in FIG. 5A, when the winning memory at the special drawing start winning opening 103 is “1”, for example, only the coloring area [1] of the display area A2a is colored, as shown in FIG. Thus, when the winning memory is “4”, for example, all of the color areas [1] to [4] of the display area A2a are colored.
[0051]
When the winning memory is “6”, for example, as shown in FIG. 5C, the display area A2c and the starting winning memory are displayed from the first display mode of the display area A2a and the starting winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display area A2b. The display mode changes to the second display mode with the upper limit number clear display area A2d, and only [5] and [6] of the display area A2b are colored.
[0052]
As a result, the clear display area A2d of the start-winning memory upper limit number indicating 5 to 8 memories having a relatively low memory frequency is not displayed until 1 to 4 winning memories are stored. 8) is less noticeable to the player, and even if the number of memories frequently changes between “1” to “4”, the player seems to have a low winning rate to the special drawing start winning opening 103 Can be avoided. Here, when changing from the first display mode to the second display mode, the screen may be switched at once, but the screen may be gradually changed so as to slide.
[0053]
Next, the start winning memory display area A3 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
[0054]
The start winning memory display area A3 in this embodiment is configured by, for example, eight dot displays (for example, dot display that shows a round LED) that are normally off (in a state where there is no start winning memory). It is difficult for the player to know the upper limit (for example, 8) that can be stored.
[0055]
Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the winning memory at the special drawing start winning port 103 is “1”, for example, one dot is lit and displayed at substantially the center of the display area A3. As shown in (2), when the winning memory at the special drawing start winning port 103 is “2”, for example, two dots are arranged and lit in the approximate center of the display area A3. Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, when the winning memory in the special figure start winning opening 103 becomes “8”, for example, eight dots are lit in the display area A3.
[0056]
Thus, in the process of increasing / decreasing the winning memory, it is difficult for the player to know the maximum number of start winning memories that can be stored, so the number of memories may change between “1” to “4”, for example. At most, it can be avoided that the player has an image that the winning rate to the special drawing start winning port 103 is low.
[0057]
Next, the start winning memory display area A4 according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
[0058]
The start winning storage display area A4 in this embodiment is normally configured with a display area S in a non-display state, as shown in FIG.
[0059]
Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, the entire display area S is colored to display that the winning memory in the special drawing start winning port 103 is “1”. Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, the display area S is divided into three parts S2a to S2c, each area S2a to S2c is colored, and the winning memory for the special drawing start winning opening 103 is “3”. Is displayed.
[0060]
Further, as shown in FIG. 7 (d), the display area S is divided into eight parts S3a to S3h, and each of the areas S3a to S3h is colored and the winning memory at the special drawing start winning opening 103 is “8”. Is displayed.
[0061]
In this way, in the example of FIG. 7, since the display widths are all the same even in the process of increasing or decreasing the winning memory, it becomes difficult for the player to know how many maximum memories are stored. It is possible to prevent the player from having an image that the winning rate to the special figure starting winning opening 103 is low even if the transition is frequently between “1” to “4”.
[0062]
Next, the start winning storage display area A5 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0063]
In this embodiment, the start prize memory display area A5 is a modification of the above-mentioned start prize memory display areas A1 and A2, and the start prize memory upper limit that allows the player to know the upper limit number (for example, eight) that can be memorized for the start prize. A number display area is provided. Specifically, the display area A5a that displays from 1 to 4 having a relatively high storage frequency among the 8 winning storable prizes, and the upper limit number that can be stored to 5 to 8 having a relatively low storage frequency And the start winning memory upper limit clear display area A5b for displaying the number of winning memories in detail. Thereby, the player can grasp the increase or decrease of the winning memory from “1” to “8” by the coloring or achromatic coloring of the chromatic areas [1] to [8].
[0064]
However, in this embodiment, the jackpot probability of the special figure increases due to the result of the variable display game executed in the variable display area 102, for example, in the display of the start winning memory display area A5 shown in FIG. In the case of a specific gaming state in which the winning probability at the starting winning prize port 103 becomes high, the starting winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display area A1b in the starting winning memory display area A1 in the above-described embodiment, or the starting prize is displayed. The start winning storage upper limit number in the memory display area A1 is switched from the ambiguous display area A2d and displayed. That is, the start-winning memory display in the normal gaming state is performed in the display mode such as the above-described start-winning memory display area A1 or A2, and the display of the start-winning memory display area A5 in the specific gaming state in which the winning probability is increased. As described above, the starting winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display area A1b, A2d is switched to the starting winning memory upper limit number clear display area A5b. Thereby, in the normal gaming state, even if the start winning memory number often changes between “1” to “4”, for example, the player has an image that the winning rate to the special drawing starting winning port 103 is low. In a state where the number of winning memories can be changed between, for example, “1” to “8”, details of how many start winning memories are displayed to the player can be avoided. It is possible to make it easy to make a game policy.
[0065]
Further, the start winning memory display area A5 described above may be displayed under other conditions. For example, when a special game occurs, the variable display game is not played until the special game ends. However, during this time, the winning at the special drawing start winning opening 103 occurs, and when the special game is finished, the start winning memory is usually stored up to the upper limit. Therefore, after the special game state is over, for example, until the start winning memory is reduced from a full tank state to a predetermined number (memory 4 or less), or for a predetermined period such as 1 minute after the end, the start winning memory upper limit number is ambiguous. Instead of the display in the display area, the stored number may be displayed in the clear display area of the start winning storage upper limit number clear.
[0066]
Further, even in a display state where the upper limit number of start winning memories is ambiguous in the start winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display area, a notification may be made when the number of stored start winning memories reaches the upper limit. As long as it is known that the upper limit has been reached, any notification mode may be used. For example, only the start winning memory upper limit number ambiguity display area A1b is switched from a lighting state to a blinking state, and the colors of other coloring areas are set to normal. It is also possible to change from coloring to different coloring or to notify that the upper limit has been reached by sound, character information, or the like.
[0068]
In addition, when the start winning memory is stored, a start winning memory execution operation button or the like that can be arbitrarily operated by the player may be provided so that the start winning memory can be digested at a time. In this case, since the start winning memory is exhausted at once, a speedy variation display game can be executed.
[0069]
Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification are examples in all respects and are not limited to the disclosed technology. Should be considered. That is, the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed restrictively based on the description in the above embodiment, but should be construed according to the description of the claims to the last. All modifications within the scope of the claims and the equivalent technology are included.
[0070]
For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the start winning memory display on the special drawing start winning port 103 is displayed in the start winning memory display areas A1 to A5 provided on the screen on the display device 102 has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a display device such as an LED or a liquid crystal panel may be provided separately, and the start winning memory may be displayed on the display device.
[0071]
【The invention's effect】
  BookIn the invention of claim 1According to the gaming machine capable of storing a lot of start prizes, even if there are few prizes at the start prize opening (for example, in the normal gaming state), there is not much prize at the start prize opening (specific prize opening). The image can be made difficult to hold, and even when the upper limit of the memory is increased, there is an effect that the image of the gaming machine or the game shop can be prevented from being lowered.
  Further, in the invention of claim 2, since the starting winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display means is operated instead of the starting winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display means in the specific gaming state, the upper limit number is made ambiguous display in the normal gaming state. In addition, it is difficult for the player to have an image that there are not enough winnings at the start winning opening (specific winning opening), and in the specific gaming state, the upper limit number is clearly displayed instead of the ambiguous upper limit number display. Therefore, it is possible to accurately display the start winning memory portion near the upper limit number of memories whose memory frequency increases, and to give the player a guideline for making a game policy such as launch adjustment (such as launching a waste ball). There is an effect that it becomes possible.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration example of a game board of a pachinko machine as an example of a suitable gaming machine to which the present invention is applied and a first embodiment of a start winning memory display.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the entire control system provided on the back side of the pachinko machine including the back side of the game board.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a start winning storage display area A1.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a display process of a start winning memory display area A1.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a process of displaying a start winning memory display area A2.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a process of displaying a start winning memory display area A3.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a display process of a start winning memory display area A4.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a start winning storage display area A5.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 game board
101 guide rail
102 Special symbol display (variable display device)
A (A1 to A5) Start winning memory display area (start winning memory display means)
A1b Start winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display area (start winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display means)
103 Special drawing start winning entrance
104,105 Universal map start gate
106 Variable prize-winning device
107,108,109,110,111 General prize opening
122 Normal symbol display
123 Normal start winning memory indicator
124,125 Decorative lamp
126 Hitting direction changing member
200 Game control device
211 Microcomputer for game
212 Clock generation circuit (oscillator)
213 Input interface
214 Output interface
300 Emission control device
500 Decoration control device
600 sound control device
304 prize ball detection sensor
314 Grand Prize Solenoid
315 Ordinary electric accessory drive solenoid
400 Display control device
421 Display control microcomputer
422 interface circuit
423 Read-only memory
424 Random access memory
425 Image display controller
426 Font ROM
427 γ correction circuit
428 DMA controller
429 Clock generation circuit (oscillator)

Claims (2)

A start winning memory means capable of storing up to a maximum number of start winning memories based on winning in a specific winning opening provided on a game board to which a launched game ball is guided;
Start prize memory display means capable of displaying the number of start prize memories stored in the start prize memory means;
A variable display device for executing a variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of symbols when the start winning memory means has a start winning memory;
When the variation display game is executed, the start winning memory is digested. As a result of the execution of the variation display game, a symbol preset in the variation display device is stopped and displayed, which is advantageous to the player. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state,
The start winning storage display means that displays at ambiguous state the maximum number of the predetermined number starting with storage detail display area composed of one fewer color space than is composed of a single color region starting winning storage The starting prize memory upper limit number vague display area,
When the number of start prize memories stored in the start prize memory display means is from one to one less than the predetermined number, one start prize memory is stored in the start memory detail display area. Set two chromatic areas as chromatic states,
When the number of start winning memories is from the predetermined number to the upper limit number, the starting storage detail display area and the starting winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display area are configured to be in a colored state. A game machine characterized by displaying the number of start winning memories in an ambiguous state. It is configured to be able to generate a specific gaming state in which winning to the specific winning opening is easier than in a normal gaming state,
The start winning memory display means includes a start winning memory upper limit clear display means that can be displayed in a state where the upper limit of the start winning memory that can be stored in the start winning memory means is clarified. 2. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said starting winning memory upper limit number clear display means is operated in place of the winning memory upper limit number ambiguous display means.

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