JP5364114B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine stably showing game performance of previously indicating the generation of internal prize winning in a display pattern of saved-prize-ball lamps. <P>SOLUTION: When an unexecuted game based on saved start-prize ball data has a winning result of winning/losing determination before execution of the unexecuted game, after the satisfaction of conditions for starting previous indication of internal prize winning, all of the saved-prize-ball lamps 17a-17b corresponding to the unexecuted games based on saved start-prize ball data, emit light according to a previous indication display pattern, and based on the satisfaction of conditions for terminating previous indication of internal prize winning, the previous indication display pattern is released. Alternatively, based on the satisfaction of conditions for starting previous indication of internal prize winning, all of the saved-prize-ball lamps 17a-17d emit lights according to the previous indication display pattern. In any structure, the saved-prize-ball lamps emit lights in the previous indication display pattern, so that the previous indication display pattern is emphasized to be notified, and the game performance of previously indicating the internal prize winning for a player, is stably and fully shown. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that variably displays a special symbol by winning a game ball at a start opening.

  As a pachinko machine, when a game ball wins at the start opening, the special symbol is changed and stopped, and when the winning is determined by the stop pattern, the opening / closing round that opens and closes the big winning opening is repeated a predetermined number of times. A configuration for performing a special game operation is widely known. Here, when a game ball wins a start opening, a start memory is generated, and by controlling the start memory, the special symbol is controlled to start fluctuating. And, during the special game operation that is executed by stopping the special symbol in the stop and stop pattern mode, a lot of prize balls are generated by winning the game ball to the big prize opening, so that a big profit can be obtained for the player. It is an opportunity to be able to For this reason, the player usually plays a game while eagerly wishing to determine the hit stop symbol pattern that will trigger the execution of the special game operation.

  A general pachinko gaming machine generates and stores the above start memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit. And the special start memory number display apparatus which displays the pending | holding number of the undigested start memory is provided. Here, the special starting memory number display device includes a plurality of holding lights (for example, LEDs), and notifies the holding number of the starting memory by the number of lighting of the holding lights. As an operation mode of the holding lamp by the special starting memory number display device, the holding lamp is turned on one by one every time a new starting memory is generated when the special symbol is changing or there is an undigested starting memory. In general, each time a start memory is generated and held, a plurality of hold lights arranged in a horizontal row are turned on sequentially from the left to increase the number of lights, while every time start memory is digested, The number of lights is reduced by turning off the leftmost lamp and moving the other lamps to the left one by one (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this way, by controlling the operation of the special start memory number display device, the player is notified of the start memory hold number.

  In the above-mentioned special start memory number display device, a configuration has been proposed in which the player can foresee the occurrence of a hit or reach by emitting the hold light in a special lighting or blinking manner. . As a specific example, the holding light of the special start memory number display device emits light in white or red, and usually emits white light, and emits red light in order to predict the occurrence of hit or reach. For example, in a state where three holding lights are emitting white light and the newly generated start memory is to be predicted, the fourth holding lamp from the left emits red light. Thereafter, when the start-up memory is digested, the third holding lamp from the left emits red light and the fourth holding lamp is turned off. Similarly, each time the start-up memory is exhausted, the left-hand holding lamp on the left sequentially emits red light. Then, if the start memory is consumed while the leftmost lamp is emitting red light, the red light emission is turned off. In this way, the hold lamp that emits red light every time the start memory is digested moves sequentially to the left, so that the hold light corresponding to the start memory that predicts the occurrence of a hit, reach, etc. emits red light and the hit occurs. It is possible to notify the player that the start of fluctuation of the special symbol that seems to be approaching gradually.

JP 2010-119877 (see paragraph numbers “0029”, “0246”, “0247”, FIG. 76)

  By the way, in general pachinko gaming machines, an image display that displays various effect images as the game progresses is provided, and an effect image that attracts the player's attention is displayed. Therefore, as described above, even if the hold light corresponding to the start memory for predicting the occurrence of hitting is emitted in a special display mode (for example, red), the player is gazing at the effect image. As a result, there is a possibility that a case may occur in which the player is not aware of the gameability and cannot be exhibited stably.

  The present invention proposes a pachinko gaming machine capable of stably exhibiting the gameability foreseeing the occurrence of hitting by the display mode of the holding light.

  The first invention of the present invention is such that a symbol display device for variably displaying a special symbol, a starting opening provided with a ball detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball, and a ball detecting means for the starting opening detecting a game ball. , Start memory generating means for generating and storing start memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and start memory for displaying the number of pending unstored start memories stored by the start memory generating means in the display mode of the hold light By sequentially digesting the number display means and the undigested start memory, the special symbol is changed by the symbol display device, and the winning or losing is determined according to the stopping symbol mode, and a predetermined gain is generated in the case of winning. In a pachinko machine equipped with special game control means, the pre-reading judgment means for judging whether the start-up memory that has not been digested by the special game control means wins before the digestion, and the prefetch judgment means If the winning determination result is winning, all the holding lights that emit light in order to display the number of unsettled start memory holds are emitted according to a predetermined foreseeing display mode when a predetermined winning foreseeing start condition is established. The pachinko gaming machine further comprises a preview display means for canceling the preview display mode when a predetermined winning preview expiration condition is satisfied.

  Here, as the holding lamp of the starting memory number display means, not only those constituted by LEDs and lamps, but also by specific symbols (hereinafter referred to as holding lamp symbols) displayed on the liquid crystal display (image display). Includes what is composed. Here, in the case of the former hold light such as an LED, the display mode (including the normal display mode and the preview display mode) is displayed by turning on, blinking, and turning off the LED. In this case, both the lighting and blinking are included as the light emission of the holding lamp. On the other hand, when the holding lamp is constituted by the latter holding lamp design displayed on a liquid crystal display or the like, for example, it is preferable to display a holding lamp design imitating an LED or the like. Then, as a display mode of the reserved light symbol, the reserved lamp symbol is displayed by being generated in a specific color or the like (for example, lighting display, blinking display, etc.). In this case, it indicates that the reserved light symbol is generated (displayed) in a specific color as the light emission of the reserved light. In addition, as the reserved light symbol, it is also possible to display a reserved symbol by generating (expressing) a character symbol. This is because substantially the same processing is executed. Thus, in the case of the configuration in which the character symbol is the reserved lamp symbol, the generation of the character symbol corresponds to the light emission of the reserved lamp according to the present invention.

  In such a configuration, all the holding lights corresponding to the undigested start-up memory are made to emit light in the foreseeing display mode by determining the undigested start-up memory to be won. It can be easily noticeable and can be easily noticed by the player. As a result, the effect of notifying the player that there is a possibility of hitting due to the digestion of the undigested start-up memory is improved, and the gameability of predicting the hit by the display mode of the holding light is stably and sufficiently exhibited. obtain. Note that the holding lamp that emits light in the preview display mode is only the holding lamp corresponding to the unstarted start memory.

  Further, since all the lit hold lights are emitted in the preview display mode in a state where the undeterminated start memory determined to be won is held, the hold lights corresponding to the undigested start memories determined to be won are displayed. The player can not be identified, and it is possible to recall a mixed feeling of expectation and anxiety that the player does not know when it will occur. In other words, a game exhibiting mysterious interest can be provided.

  In the configuration of the present invention, all the holding lights corresponding to the undigested start-up memory are made to emit light in the foreseeing display mode. It can be said that the cause-and-effect relationship with the hold lamp corresponding to the start-up memory has been refused. Thereby, as described above, it is difficult for the player to specify the digestion order of the start memory determined to be won. Further, since the light is emitted in the preview display mode when the winning preview start condition is satisfied, the light emission start time in the preview display mode is not necessarily the same as the start memory generation time determined as winning. Therefore, it is more difficult for the player to know which undigested start-up memory is caused by digestion.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, since all the holding lights corresponding to the undigested start-up memory emit light in the foreseeing display mode, even in the state in which the light is emitted in the foreseeing display mode, The function of notifying the number of holds is retained.

  In addition, the second invention is a symbol display device that variably displays a special symbol, a start opening provided with a ball detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball, and the ball detection means of the start opening detects a game ball, Start memory generation means for generating and storing a start memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit, and a start memory number for displaying the number of pending unstored start memories stored by the start memory generating means in a display form of a hold light By specially digesting the display means and the undigested start memory, the special symbol is changed in the symbol display device, and the winning or losing is determined by the stopping symbol mode, and a special gain is generated in the case of winning. In a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a game control means, the pre-reading judgment means for judging whether or not the undigested start-up memory that has not been digested by the special game control means is won before the digestion, and the prefetch judgment means If the failure determination result is a winning determination, all the holding lights are lit according to a predetermined preview display mode when a predetermined winning preview start condition is satisfied, and when the predetermined winning preview expiration condition is satisfied, A pachinko gaming machine comprising preview display means for canceling the display mode. Here, like the first invention, the holding lamp includes a holding lamp design displayed on a liquid crystal display or the like.

  Even in the configuration of the second invention, by emitting all the holding lights in the preview display mode, there is a possibility that it will be generated by digestion of the undigested start-up memory as in the configuration of the first invention described above. The effect of notifying the player of the fact is improved, and the gameability of being predicted by the display mode of the holding light can be stably and sufficiently exhibited. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a mysterious game in which it is not known which start memory will cause a hit.

  Here, in the configuration of the second invention, since all the holding lights are emitted in the preview display mode when the winning preview start condition is satisfied, the above-described effect of informing the player can be further enhanced. And, in the state where the light is emitted in the foreseeing display mode, the number of unreserved start memory holds cannot be notified, so the function that the hold light notifies the number of holds cannot be demonstrated, and only the function for predicting the hit is emphasized. As a result, the operational effect of notifying the gameability to be predicted is further improved.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention described above, the winning foreseeing start condition is that the start memory determined by the pre-reading determination means is stored, and that the number of unsettled start memories is the upper limit Is proposed.

  In such a configuration, since all the holding lights emit light in the foreseeing display mode in a state in which the upper limit number of holdings is notified by the emission of all the holding lights, the foreseeing display mode is easy to stand out, and the player described above The effect of informing the user can be further enhanced.

  Here, a configuration is proposed in which the winning foresight completion condition is to digest the start-up memory determined by the pre-reading determination unit.

  In such a configuration, the state in which the holding lamp is emitted in the foreseeing display mode continues until the start-up memory determined to be won is exhausted, so the notification for the player to foresee is continued and the effect of the notification is obtained. Can be demonstrated stably. In addition, since the starting memory determined by winning is canceled by releasing the preview display mode, the reliability of the game to be predicted can be improved.

  In addition, in the structure which light-emits all the on-hold lights in the preview display mode, all the on-hold lights continuously emit light until the preview display mode is released. On the other hand, in the case of a configuration in which all the holding lights corresponding to the undigested start-up memory are emitted in the foreseeing display mode, the light is emitted in the foreseeing display mode as the start-up memory is digested until the foreseeing display mode is released. The number of on-hold lamps to be reduced decreases, and the number of on-hold lamps that emit light in the preview display mode increases as the start-up memory increases.

  In addition, a configuration is proposed in which the winning foresight completion condition is to digest undigested start-up memory in a state where the upper limit number of reservations is stored.

  In such a configuration, the start-up memory is released by digesting the start-up memory in a state in which all the holding lights are lit in the fore-see display mode, and thus the start-up memory digestion and the release of the foreseeing display mode are determined. The cause-and-effect relationship is also broken. Therefore, the player does not know the start time of the start memory foreseeable, and the interest of the mysterious game can be further improved.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention described above, a configuration is proposed in which the winning foreseeing start condition is to digest the starting memory immediately before the starting memory determined to win by the pre-reading determining means.

  In such a configuration, if the start-up memory is digested next after the holding light is emitted in the preview display mode, the possibility of hitting is increased due to the digestion, so that the gameability by the preview display mode is provided to the player. That is, the effect can be efficiently exhibited. Furthermore, since the player's emotions foreseeing the hit can be further improved by displaying the preview display mode, the effect of notifying the preview display mode is also improved.

  Here, a configuration is proposed in which the winning foresight completion condition is to digest the start-up memory determined by the pre-reading determination unit. Thereby, the reliability of the game of making it hit and foresee by the foreseeing display mode can be accurately maintained.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention described above, the winning foreseeing start condition is to store newly unstarted starting memory in a state where the starting memory determined by the pre-reading determining means is stored. A configuration is proposed in which the foreseeable completion condition is to digest unstarted start-up memory in a state in which the holding lamp is lit in the foreseeing display mode.

  In such a configuration, the light emission and release in the preview display mode are repeated with the occurrence and digestion of undigested start-up memory, so that the player is informed of the gameability in the preview display mode. It is possible to improve the effects of the present invention described above. Further, it is more difficult for the player to specify what has been determined to be winning in the pending start-up memory, and the effect of providing the above-mentioned mysterious game is further improved.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, as described above, if the result of determining that the undigested start memory has been won before the digest is a win, All the holding lights corresponding to are emitted according to the preview display mode, and the preview display mode is canceled when the winning preview completion condition is satisfied. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine of the second invention, as described above, predicts all pending lights when the result of determining that the unsettled start memory has been won before the digestion is a win, by satisfying the winning foreseeing start condition. Light is emitted according to the display mode, and the preview display mode is canceled when the winning preview completion condition is satisfied. Regardless of the configuration, by emitting the hold light in the preview display mode, the preview display mode can be emphasized and notified, and accordingly, the gameability of allowing the player to foresee the game is stable and sufficiently exhibited. it can. Furthermore, in the state where the light is emitted in the foreseeing display mode, the causal relationship between the undigested start memory and the hold light corresponding to the start memory is refused, so that it is difficult for the player to specify the start memory determined to be winning. Therefore, it is possible to provide a mysterious game in which the feeling of expectation for the start-up memory is recalled with feelings mixed with anxiety.

It is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. 1 is a front view of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a block circuit diagram of a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a flowchart figure which shows a prize detection process. It is a flowchart figure which shows special symbol processing. It is a flowchart figure which shows prefetch determination processing. It is a flowchart figure which shows the starting memory number display process of Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion X in FIG. 2 for explaining a preview display mode displayed on the special start memory number display device 17 in accordance with the start memory number display process of the first embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a start memory number display process according to the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a portion X in FIG. 2 for explaining a preview display mode displayed on the special start memory number display device 17 in accordance with the start memory number display process of the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a start memory number display process according to a third embodiment. FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a portion X in FIG. 2 for explaining a preview display mode displayed on the special start memory number display device 17 in accordance with the start memory number display process of the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a start memory number display process according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a portion X in FIG. 2 for explaining a preview display mode displayed on the special start memory number display device 17 in accordance with the start memory number display process of the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a start memory number display process according to a fifth embodiment. It is the X section enlarged view of Drawing 2 explaining the preview display mode displayed on special start memory number display device 17 according to the start memory number display processing of Example 5.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 fixed to a game island facility (not shown) and a gaming machine main body 3 that covers a front opening of the outer frame 2. The gaming machine main body 3 includes a front frame 5 in which a game board 10 (see FIG. 2) is attached to a substantially circular opening at the upper center, and one side edge of the front frame 5 is connected to the outer frame via the hinge member 4. It is pivotally attached to 2 so that it can be opened and closed. Further, the front frame 5 is provided with a glass plate 6 that covers the game board 10. In addition, an upper tray 7 and a lower tray 8 are vertically arranged at the lower portion of the front frame 5, and a launching handle 9 is projected on the right side of the lower tray 8. When the player turns the launch handle 9, the game ball is launched from the ball launching device 41 (see FIG. 3) with the strength corresponding to the turning angle.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 10. A substantially circular game area 12 is defined by a guide rail 11 on the front surface of the game board 10. In the center of the game area 12, a center case 13 incorporating various game members is disposed. An image display 14 is assembled to the center case 13. The image display 14 includes a liquid crystal display, a CRT display, or the like, and an effect design, various effect images, and the like are displayed on the display screen.

  The center case 13 is provided with an image display 14 and a plurality of LEDs (light emitting diodes) around the image display 14. Among the plurality of LEDs, six in the upper right portion are special symbol display devices 15, and two in the lower right portion are ordinary symbol display devices 16. The four LEDs in the lower center are the special start memory number display device 17 that indicates the number of special symbol start memories (special symbol lottery data) to be retained (special symbol start memory number). Is a normal start memory number display device 18 for displaying the number of normal symbol start memories (normal symbol lottery data) held (normal symbol start memory number).

  The special symbol display device 15 displays special symbols according to lighting states of the six LEDs. As will be described later, the special symbol display device 15 changes each special symbol by blinking each LED according to a predetermined trigger, and then stops and displays the special symbol in a state in which any LED is lit. In this embodiment, the mode in which only the LED on the lower right side is lit is set as the loss mode, and the other lighting modes are set as the hit mode. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit mode, the so-called “big hit” is set. The special game operation described later is executed.

  On the other hand, the normal symbol display device 16 displays a normal symbol by the lighting mode of two LEDs. When a game ball passes through a normal start gate 19 which will be described later, these LEDs blink sequentially to change the normal symbol, and thereafter, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a state where any one of the LEDs is lit. The mode in which only the left LED is lit is set to the hit mode, and the mode in which the left and right LEDs are lit is set to the lost mode. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a normal start gate 19 is provided on the left side of the center case 13. When the game ball passes through the normal start gate 19, a ball detection switch provided in the normal start gate 19 outputs a ball detection signal, and the LED of the normal symbol display device 16 starts blinking based on the ball detection signal. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an ordinary electric accessory 23 having a special start port 22 is disposed immediately below the center case 13. The ordinary electric accessory 23 includes a pair of left and right opening and closing wing pieces 24 and 24 that change the opening width of the special starting port 22, and the game ball flows into the special starting port 22 with the opening and closing wing pieces 24 and 24 as standing positions. Conversion is controlled between a closed state in which the opening and closing wing pieces 24 and 24 are expanded to the left and right sides, and an open state in which game balls can easily flow into the special starting port 22. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 16 in the above-described manner, the normal electric accessory 23 is driven to open and close the left and right opening and closing wing pieces 24 and 24 to the open state. When the game ball passes through the special starting port 22 of the ordinary electric accessory 23, a ball detection switch built in the ordinary electric accessory 23 outputs a ball detection signal, and a special symbol is generated based on the ball detection signal. The LED of the display device 15 starts blinking. When a game ball passes through the special start port 22, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  A special electric accessory 26 having a big prize opening 25 is disposed immediately below the ordinary electric accessory 23 and directly above the out port 30. The special electric accessory 26 includes a horizontally-long rectangular opening / closing piece 27. The opening / closing piece 27 is controlled to be opened and closed by a built-in solenoid, whereby the special winning opening 25 is converted into an open state and a closed state. In addition, a ball detection switch for detecting a winning game ball is provided inside the special electric accessory 26.

  In addition, general winning devices 29 are arranged on both sides of the ordinary electric accessory 23. When a game ball wins the general winning device 29, a ball detection switch built in the general winning device 29 outputs a ball detection signal. Then, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the ball detection signal.

  In this embodiment, the special start port 22 of the ordinary electric accessory 23 described above is the start port of the present invention, and the ball detection switch provided in the ordinary electric accessory 23 is applied to the present invention. It is a sphere detection means. The special symbol display device 15 is the symbol display device of the present invention. The special start memory number display device 17 constitutes a start memory number display means according to the present invention, and the four LEDs of the special start memory number display device 17 are the holding lights 17a to 17d of the present invention, respectively. (See FIG. 8).

Next, a control circuit for controlling the game operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control board 60 constituting the microcomputer is provided with a board circuit for controlling the game operation and the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main control board 60 performs overall control of the game. On the substrate circuit, a central control CPU for main control is arranged. In this central control CPU for main control, a storage device ROM that stores an operation program used for arithmetic processing and a storage device RAM that can read and write necessary data at any time are unilaterally provided with information specifying addresses for reading and writing data. Are connected via an address bus (not shown) for transmitting data to and from a data bus (not shown) for exchanging data, and constitute a board circuit of the main control board 60. The storage device ROM stores various tables for determining a special symbol winning determination, a variation / stopping mode of the special symbol, a rendering mode, and the like with reference to a control program and lottery data.

  On the other hand, the storage device RAM is provided with a storage area for temporarily storing sphere detection signals from various sphere detection switches, a register area constituting various timers, random number counters, count counters, and a work area. It has been.

  Further, the board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with a clock device (not shown) that outputs a predetermined clock pulse, and is connected to the main control central control unit CPU. The main control central processing unit CPU performs arithmetic processing in a time series by clock pulses at regular intervals, and sequentially executes a series of processing operations. A timer TM is also connected for counting time by counting clock pulses output from the clock device.

  Here, the central control unit CPU for main control and each central control unit CPU installed on each control board 62 to 68 to be described later are an arithmetic unit coupled with an arithmetic unit (ALU) for processing predetermined data, It is composed of a register for storing data to be inputted to and outputted from this arithmetic unit and a read instruction, a decoder for decoding the instruction, and the like. Then, the central control CPU for main control outputs data or commands generated in a predetermined format to the four control boards 62, 63, 64, 68, and the center of these control boards 62, 63, 64, 68. The control device CPU processes and executes predetermined control according to this data and the like.

  The board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with an input port (not shown) and an output port (not shown) through which the main control central control unit CPU performs data communication with peripheral devices. The control command signal from the main control board 60 is connected to the input ports of the effect control board 62, the symbol control board 63, the payout control board 64, and the launch control board 68 via one way. Has been. The input port of the main control board 60 is connected to the normal start gate 19, the ordinary electric accessory 23, the special electric accessory 26, the general winning device 29, and the like via the panel relay board 61. Then, every 2 ms, the main control board 60 checks the game ball detection state of each switch incorporated therein, and when there is a game ball detection, the ball detection signal is waveform-shaped by the waveform shaping circuit, and the main control center The information is input to the control device CPU and the information is stored in the storage device RAM. The main control board 60 is connected to the ordinary electric accessory 23, the special electric accessory 26, etc. via the panel relay board 61, and the main control central control unit CPU selects a predetermined condition. In such a case, the solenoids and motors built in these are operated.

  The effect control board 62 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the overall effects executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. This circuit board includes a storage device ROM in which fixed data relating to a variety of effects is stored, a storage device RAM in which necessary data can be read and written, an input port and an output in a central control device CPU for effect control that controls the effects The port is connected and configured. An output port of the effect control board 62 is connected to an image control board 65 for controlling the image display 14, a sound source control board 66 for controlling sound effects, and a light source control board 67 for controlling effects by LED lamps. When the effect command from the main control board 60 is input to the input port, the effect control board 62 performs calculation processing in the effect control central control unit CPU and executes the effect mode instructed by the effect command. The control command is transmitted to the image control board 65, the sound source control board 66, and the light source control board 67.

  The image control board 65 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the display mode of the image display 14. This substrate circuit is configured by connecting a storage device ROM in which fixed data relating to a display mode is stored, a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, and an input port and an output port to a central control device CPU for image control. Has been. The image control board 65 performs arithmetic processing on the data or command input from the effect control board 62 via the input port in the image control central control unit CPU, and sends data for displaying a predetermined display mode via the output port. Output to the display driver. Then, the display driver causes the image display device 14 to express in a predetermined manner according to the data.

  The sound source control board 66 is provided with a board circuit for controlling sound effects generated from a speaker (not shown). This board circuit is connected to a central control unit CPU for sound source control with a storage device ROM storing operation programs, sound generation patterns, etc., a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, and an input port and an output port. Configured. The sound source control board 66 performs arithmetic processing on the data or command input from the effect control board 62 through the input port by the central control unit CPU for sound source control, and sends predetermined sound data to the sound through the output port. The sound generator outputs a sound effect to the speaker according to the sound data.

  The light source control board 67 is provided with a board circuit for controlling an effect lamp arranged in the gaming machine main body 3. This circuit board circuit includes a storage device ROM in which fixed data such as an operation program and a light emission pattern is stored, a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, and an input port and an output port. Connected and configured. The light source control board 67 is a central control unit CPU for controlling the light source, and performs arithmetic processing on data or commands input from the effect control board 62 through the input port, and sends predetermined light data through the output port. The effect lamp is output to a light source operation board provided with a driver for emitting light, and the light source operation board lights and blinks various effect lamps.

  The symbol control board 63 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the special symbol display device 15, the normal symbol display device 16, the special start memory number display device 17, and the normal start memory number display device 18. This board circuit has a central control device CPU for symbol control, a storage device ROM in which fixed data such as operation programs and light emission patterns of each device are stored, a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, an input port and an output. The port is connected and configured. The symbol control board 63 is a symbol control central control unit CPU that performs arithmetic processing on data or commands input from the main control board 60 via the input port, and sends predetermined optical data via the output port. The LED of each device is output to a symbol operating board provided with a driver that operates to emit light, and this symbol operating board lights and blinks the LED of each device.

  The payout control board 64 is provided with a board circuit for controlling payout of game balls such as rental balls and prize balls. This board circuit includes a storage device ROM in which fixed data such as an operation program and a ball number pattern is stored in a central control device CPU for payout control, a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, an input port and an output port. Are connected and configured. The payout control board 64 performs arithmetic processing in the payout control central control unit CPU according to data or commands input from the main control board 60, and transmits predetermined data to the payout relay board via the output port. Various solenoids such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit are operated according to the data, and a predetermined ball rental or prize ball is paid out. Also, the payout control board 64 is connected to a prepaid card unit, which is an external device that reads and writes a prepaid card storing a game ball rental, via a CR connection board that relays data processing of the prepaid card. The remaining ball data of game balls are exchanged.

  The launch control board 68 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the ball launcher 41. This board circuit is connected to a central control unit CPU for launch control, a storage unit ROM storing operation programs, a storage unit RAM for temporarily storing input / output signals, etc., and an input port and an output port. Has been configured. A voltage signal corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9 is input to the input port of the firing control board 68. The ball launcher 41 is connected to the output port of the launch control board 68, and the launch control board 68 drives the launcher 41 with a voltage intensity corresponding to the input signal from the launch handle 9, thereby causing the launch handle. The game ball is shot and fired at a strength corresponding to the 9 rotation angle.

  Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. Note that the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is the same as that of the existing pachinko gaming machine, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  When a game ball is launched by the ball launcher 41 in accordance with the turning operation of the launch handle 9 by the player, the game ball rolls down the game area 12 of the game board 10. Then, when the game ball flows into the special start port 22 of the above-mentioned ordinary electric accessory 23, random lottery is performed from various tables to generate special symbol lottery data (see the winning detection process in FIG. 4). Then, as the generated special symbol lottery data is digested, the special symbol display device 15 causes the LED to blink, and the special symbol starts to fluctuate (see special symbol processing in FIG. 5). When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, the special symbol is fluctuated and stopped, the stop symbol mode (hereinafter referred to as a special stop symbol mode) is determined, and a certain period of time (about 1) is required for the player to recognize the special stop symbol mode. Second) Stop display. In this way, a series of special symbol generation steps from the start of special symbol variation to the final stop is performed by digesting the special symbol lottery data. Here, if the special stop symbol mode is a hit mode, a big hit is made, and a special game operation described later is executed.

  Normally, during the execution of the special symbol generation process, the speaker and the effect lamp operate in a predetermined manner, and the effect symbol changes on the display screen of the image display 14. Here, on the display screen, a so-called reach fluctuation effect is executed to increase the player's expectation of jackpot. When performing such reach fluctuation effects, the probability of confirming and displaying in the hit mode is set to be apparently higher than usual, and the player increases the expectation of the big hit by the reach fluctuation effects, Excitement can be maintained until the change of the effect symbols is stopped by various effects on the display screen.

  The special symbol lottery data includes a plurality of random values extracted from various tables for special symbols stored in the storage device ROM, and the plurality of random values flow into the special start port 22. Each game ball is extracted by detecting it with a ball detection switch built in the ordinary electric accessory 23. As described above, each random number value constituting the special symbol lottery data is used to determine whether or not the special symbol is successful, to determine the variation / stopping mode of the symbol, the production mode, and the like. A jackpot random number value for determining a loss, a jackpot symbol random number value for determining a special stop symbol mode when winning is included, and the like. A process of selecting a big hit random number value of the data by digesting the special symbol lottery data and selecting a hit mode according to the big hit symbol random value if the determination result is a win (the special symbol variation in FIG. 5) Stop mode selection process). Accordingly, in the special symbol generation process, the special stop symbol mode of the selected hit mode is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 15 (see the special symbol process in FIG. 5).

  The special symbol lottery data generated by winning the special start opening 22 is stored in the special start storage area set in the storage device RAM until the special symbol generation process is started by digesting the special symbol lottery data. Retained. Specifically, the special symbol lottery data generated during the change of the special symbol and during the special game operation is not immediately digested but is stored and held in the special start storage area. In addition, the special start storage area can hold four (upper limit number) special symbol lottery data, and when the special start storage region holds four special symbol lottery data, Even if the special start opening 22 is won, the special symbol lottery data is not generated (see the winning detection process in FIG. 4). Thus, the undigested special symbol lottery data stored in the special start memory area is the so-called special symbol start memory, and the start memory holding number is determined by the lighting number of the special start memory number display device 17 described above. (Special symbol start memory number) is reported (see FIG. 8). Then, when the undigested start memory (special symbol lottery data) is digested and the special symbol starts to change, one LED of the special start memory number display device 17 is turned off. The control for turning on and blinking the special start memory number display device 17 is the main part of the present invention, and will be described in detail later.

  When the special symbol fluctuated in the special symbol display device 15 is confirmed and stopped in the special stop symbol mode of the hit mode, the special game operation is executed. The special game operation is an operation in which an open / close round in which the special winning opening 25 is opened and closed is executed a predetermined number of times, and is started when the special symbol stops in a winning manner and becomes a big hit, as described above. Thereafter, the special game operation is completed by completing a predetermined number of open / close rounds. Here, one open / close round is completed by satisfying either the 30-second opening of the special winning opening 25 or 9 winnings. In the special game operation, this open / close round is repeated 16 times. During such special game operation, 100 or more winnings can be expected at the big winning opening 25, and the player can obtain a large amount of winning balls.

  The above-described main control board 60 constitutes a start memory generation unit according to the present invention. Further, the above-described main control board 60, symbol control board 63, and effect control board 62 (image control board 65, sound source control board 66, light source control board 67) constitute the special game control means according to the present invention.

  Next, the principal part of this invention is demonstrated according to each Examples 1-4.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 8, the special start memory number display device 17 is configured to include four hold lights 17 a to 17 d, and each hold light 17 a to 17 d is an LED that can emit light in a plurality of colors. It is comprised by. In this embodiment, the LED can emit light in two colors, white and red, and the light emission is controlled by the symbol control board 63 described above. Note that the white lighting state is the same as the description of the holding lights 17a and 17b in FIG. 8A, and the red lighting state is the description of the holding lights 17a to 17d in FIG. 8C. It is expressed in the same way as the form.

  Here, as described above, the holding lights 17a to 17d are turned on every time the special symbol lottery data (starting memory) is stored and held in the special start memory area, and the special symbol lottery data (starting memory) is digested. Turns off each time. Such control for emitting the respective holding lights 17a to 17d is executed by the start memory number display process shown in FIG. In this start memory number display process, when the game ball that has flowed into the special start port 22 by the winning detection process of FIG. 4 is detected by the ball detection switch and the winning flag = 1 and 1 is added to the hold number P, the hold number P In response to this, lighting control is performed on the Pth (leftmost not illuminated) holding lamp from the left. In addition, when the special symbol processing of FIG. 5 is used to digest the undigested special symbol lottery data to set the digest flag = 1 and subtract 1 from the number of reservations P, the (P + 1) th (rightmost) Turns on the hold lamp. In this way, the lighting operation and extinguishing operation of the above-described holding lights 17a to 17d are controlled. That is, the generation or digestion of the start memory and the number of the hold are notified according to the display mode (turned on or off) of the hold light corresponding to the unstored start memory (special symbol lottery data). In addition, about the generation | occurrence | production of the undigested start-up memory and the display mode (white lighting or light extinction) of the holding lights 17a-17d accompanying digestion, it is the same as that of the past, and the details are omitted.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the undigested special symbol lottery data (start-up memory) is determined to win by the prefetch determination process shown in FIG. As the pre-reading determination process, when the winning flag is set to 1 by the winning detection process (see FIG. 4), the undigested special start storage data stored most recently is read, and the big hit random number value is determined to win. Here, the special start memory data for determining the winning is the latest P-th data represented by the pending number P of the unstarted start memory. As a result of the winning determination, when the big hit random number value is won (winning), the foreseeing flag = 1 and the foreseeing hold number R = the hold number P are set. On the other hand, if the result of the winning determination is a loss, the current prediction flag is maintained.

  When the result of the winning determination by the pre-reading determination process (FIG. 6) is a win (forecast flag = 1), all the holding lights that emit light corresponding to the unstarted start memory are displayed by the start memory number display process. Lights red. In the configuration of the first embodiment, when the foreseeing flag = 1 in the start memory number display process of FIG. 7, the number of holdings P = 4, so that all four holding lights 17a to 17d are red. Light. Thereafter, the start-up memory determined as winning is digested and the foreseeing flag = 0 is set, so that the red lighting is released. That is, during the period from when the four holding lights 17a to 17d are lit in red until the start memory determined to be won is digested, the red light is continuously lit, and the increase or digestion of undigested start memory is performed. Along with this, the number of hold lights that are lit red is increased or decreased. As a result, in the configuration of the first embodiment, the hold lamp is lit in red according to the number of unstored start-up memory holds, and the accurate number of holds can be always notified.

  In the start memory number display process of FIG. 7, if the foreseeing flag = 0 when the winning flag = 1, the P-th holding lamp from the left is lit in white. When the foreseeing flag = 1, if the foreseeing execution flag = 0 and the number of holdings P <4, the Pth holding light from the left is lit in white. On the other hand, if the foreseeing flag = 1 and the foreseeing execution flag = 0 and the number of holdings P = 4, all four holding lights 17a to 17d are lit red and the foreseeing execution flag = 1. In addition, after all four hold lights 17a to 17d are lit in red, the start memory is digested (when a digest flag = 1 described later) is stored, and a new start memory is stored (winning flag = 1). Since 1 and the foreseeing execution flag = 1, the P-th holding lamp from the left is lit in red.

  If the digest flag = 1 and the foreseeing execution flag = 1 (in red), 1 is subtracted from the foreseeing hold number R described above. When the number of foreseeable holds R> 0 (when the winning memory determined to be won is stored), the (P + 1) th hold light from the left is turned off, and the hold from the left end (first) to the Pth is held. Keep the light red. Further, when the number of foreseeable holds R = 0 (when the winning memory determined to have been won is digested), the (P + 1) -th hold light from the left is turned off and the hold lights from the left end (first) to the P-th Is converted to white lighting. On the other hand, when the digest flag = 1, if the foreseeing execution flag = 0, the (P + 1) -th holding lamp from the left end is turned off. When the foreseeing flag = 1, 1 is subtracted from the foreseeing hold number R. Here, when the start memory determined to be winning is digested, the foreseeing hold number R = 0, so that the foreseeing flag = 0. Therefore, if the foreseeing flag = 1 and the number of holdings P = 4 but the number of foreseeing holdings R = 0, the start memory determined to win is digested without executing the red lighting of the holding lamp.

  In accordance with the various lighting or extinguishing commands described above, the holding lamp operating process is performed in which the holding lamps 17a to 17d of the special start memory number display device 17 are turned on or off. This holding lamp operation process performs power supply to the LED and stops, and since a process conventionally used can be applied, the details thereof are omitted.

  A mode in which the hold lights 17a to 17d are turned on / off in this way will be described with reference to FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, a new start memory is generated in a state where the two start memories are held and the hold lights 17a and 17b are lit in white, and the start memories are pre-read as described above. If the winning determination is made by the determination process (see FIG. 6), the start memory display process (see FIG. 7) is executed according to the winning flag = 1, the foreseeing flag = 1, the foreseeing execution flag = 0, and the holding number P = 3 as shown in FIG. As in B), the third (= P-th) hold lamp 17c from the left is lit in white. At this time, the number of foreseeable holds R = 3. When new start-up memory is continuously generated, the number of holdings P = 4, so that all the holding lights 17a to 17d are lit in red as shown in FIG. 8C. Then, the foreseeing execution flag = 1 is set. After that, when the undigested start-up memory is digested and the digest flag = 1, since the foresee execution flag = 1, the foreseeing hold number R = 1, and the fourth from the left as shown in FIG. 8D. The hold lamp 17d is turned off. Further, when the start memory determined to be winning is digested, the foreseeing execution flag = 1 and the number of foreseeing holds R = 0, so that the third holding light 17c from the left is turned off and held as shown in FIG. 8E. The lamps 17a and 17b are converted to white lighting. Then, the prediction flag = 0.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the result of the pre-reading determination on the start memory generated along with the inflow of the game ball to the special start port 22 is a win, before the start memory is digested. When the number of starting memories held reaches the upper limit (four), all the holding lamps 17a to 17d are lit in red, so that there is a starting memory to be hit among the four undigested starting memories. It can appeal strongly. As a result, the effect of causing the player who watches the effect image displayed on the image display 14 to foresee the occurrence of the hit is improved. Therefore, the game nature of allowing the player to foresee and foresee according to the display modes of the holding lights 17a to 17d is stably exhibited, and the player can sufficiently enjoy the game based on the foreseeing.

  Further, since all the holding lights 17a to 17d are lit in red, it is difficult for the player to specify which of the four start memories is generated. As a result, it is possible to evoke emotions that are mixed with a sense of expectation and anxiety about when the starting memory generated by the player will be digested, and so-called mysterious interest may occur. And, by this interest, a new fun that has not been found in the past is added to the above-described game play of predicting hits, and the game play can be remarkably improved. In the case of the first embodiment, until the start memory determined to be won is digested, the number of holdings is informed by red lighting, and the red lighting is canceled by digestion of the starting memory, so that the game is maintained. The function of notifying the number of holds is maintained. Then, as the start-up memory is digested, it is possible to strongly stimulate the player's sense of expectation.

  In the above-described first embodiment, the on / off state of the on-hold lamps 17a to 17d displayed by turning on or off the on-hold lamps 17a to 17d is the display mode according to the present invention. The state in which the holding lights 17a to 17d are lit in red is the preview display mode according to the present invention. Further, lighting the holding lamps 17a to 17d in white or red corresponds to the light emission of the present invention. Further, the main control board 60 that executes the above-described prefetch determination processing (FIG. 8) constitutes the prefetch determination means according to the present invention. Further, the preview display means according to the present invention is constituted by the main control board 60 and the symbol control board 63 which execute the start memory number display process (FIG. 7). Further, it is the winning foreseeing start condition according to the present invention that the number of holds P = 4 in the state of the foreseeing flag = 1, and that the number of foreseeing hold is 0 in the state of the foreseeing execution flag = 1. This is the condition for expiry of the winning prediction.

  In the configuration of the second embodiment, when the winning determination is made by the pre-reading determination process in FIG. 6 (prediction flag = 1), when the number of holdings reaches the upper limit (four), all the holding lights 17a to 17d are lit red. Then, when the number of holdings becomes three due to the digestion of the start memory, the red lighting is canceled.

  The configuration of the second embodiment is such that all the holding lights 17a to 17d are lit in red only when the number of holdings is the upper limit (four) when the winning memory determined to win is stored. Except for the process of canceling the red lighting by digesting the start memory from the state where the four start memories are held (start memory number display process of FIG. 9), the above-described first embodiment The same. For this reason, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of the same components and the same processes is omitted.

  As the start memory number display processing for turning on / off the holding lights 17a to 17d, as shown in FIG. 9, when the winning flag = 1 and the foreseeing flag = 1 and the holding number P = 4, All the holding lights 17a to 17d are lit in red and the foreseeing execution flag = 1. Even if the foreseeing flag = 1, if the number of holds P <4, the P-th hold light from the left is lit in white.

  When the digest flag = 1, the foreseeing execution flag = 1 (when all the holding lights 17a-17d are lit red), the fourth holding lamp 17d is turned off and the first to third The hold lights 17a to 17c up to the (P) th are converted into white lighting. Then, 1 is subtracted from the foreseeing hold number R with the foreseeing execution flag = 0.

  Then, every time the number of holds P = 4 due to the winning flag = 1, the process of turning on all four hold lights 17a-17d in red is executed. Execute processing to cancel red lighting. These processes are repeatedly executed in a state where the foreseeing flag = 1 (a state in which the start memory determined to be won is stored).

  In addition, when the number of foreseeable holds R = 0 due to the digest flag = 1 (when the start memory determined to be won is digested), the foresee flag = 0 is set.

  A mode in which the hold lamps 17a to 17d are turned on / off according to the start memory number display process of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 10A, a new start memory is generated in a state where the two start memories are held and the hold lights 17a and 17b are lit in white, and the start memories are pre-read as described above. When the winning determination is made by the determination process (see FIG. 6), the start memory display process (see FIG. 9) is performed according to the winning flag = 1, the foreseeing flag = 1, and the holding number P = 3 as shown in FIG. The third (= Pth) hold lamp 17c from the left is lit white. At this time, the number of foreseeable holds R = 3. When new start-up memory is continuously generated, the number of holdings P = 4, so that all the holding lights 17a to 17d are lit in red as shown in FIG. Then, the foreseeing execution flag = 1 is set. In this state, when the undigested start-up memory is digested and the digest flag = 1, since the foresee execution flag = 1, as shown in FIG. 10D, the fourth hold lamp 17d from the left is turned off. At the same time, the holding lights 17a to 17c are converted to white lighting, and the foreseeing execution flag = 0. The number of foreseeable holds R = 2. Next, when a new start-up memory is generated and the winning flag = 1, the number of holds P = 4. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10C, all the hold lights 17a-17d are again lit in red. On the other hand, when the hold lights 17a to 17c are lit white as shown in FIG. 10D and the start-up memory is digested and the digest flag = 1, the third hold as shown in FIG. 10E. The lamp 17c is turned off.

  Even in the configuration of the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment described above, when the result of the pre-reading determination of the start memory is a win, the number of the start memory pending is the upper limit before the start memory is consumed. When (four), since all the holding lights 17a to 17d are lit in red, it is possible to strongly appeal to the player that there is a starting memory that is a hit among the four undigested starting memories. Further, since it is not known which of the four starting memories will be hit, a mysterious interest may occur. Thus, even in the configuration of the second embodiment, the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.

  Note that, in the second embodiment, the number of holds P = 4 when the foreseeing flag = 1 is the winning foreseeing start condition according to the present invention, and the digestion flag = 1 when the foreseeing execution flag = 1. This is the condition for the completion of the winning prediction according to the present invention.

  In the configuration of the third embodiment, when the winning determination is made by the pre-reading determination process of FIG. 6 (forecast flag = 1), if the start memory immediately before the start memory determined to be winning is digested, All the on-hold lights corresponding to the start memory are lit in red, and when the start memory determined to win is exhausted, the red light is released. Here, as a process of lighting in red, for example, when there are two undigested start-up memories, the holding lamps 17a and 17b are lit in red, and when there are three, the holding lamps 17a to 17c are lit in red. Thereby, the function which alert | reports the number of holding | maintenance is maintained.

  In the configuration of the third embodiment, when the start memory that has been determined to win is stored, when the start memory immediately before the start memory is digested, all the on-hold lamps that notify the number of holds are lit in red. This is the same as the first embodiment described above except for this red lighting process (starting memory number display process in FIG. 12). For this reason, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of the same components and the same processes is omitted.

  As the start memory number display process for turning on / off the holding lamps 17a to 17d, as shown in FIG. 11, when the turn-off flag = 1, the (P + 1) th holding lamp from the left is turned off, the foreseeing flag = 1 and the foreseeing When the execution flag = 0, 1 is subtracted from the foreseeing hold number R. Here, if the foreseeing hold number R = 1 (the state in which the start memory determined to be won is consumed next), the P-th hold light from the left end is lit in red, and the foreseeing execution flag = 1 is set. If the digest flag = 1 in the state of the foreseeing execution flag = 1 (when the start memory determined to be elected is digested), the (P + 1) -th holding light from the left is turned off and the left end (first) to the P-th The on-hold lamp lights up in white. Then, the foreseeing execution flag = 0, the foreseeing flag = 0, and the foreseeing hold number R = 0.

  When the winning flag = 1, when the foreseeing execution flag = 1 described above (when lit in red), the P-th hold lamp from the left is lit in red. On the other hand, when the foreseeing execution flag = 0 (in the case of white lighting), the P-th holding lamp from the left is lighted in white.

  A mode in which the hold lamps 17a to 17d are turned on / off according to the start memory number display process of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, a new start-up memory is generated in a state where one start-up memory is held and the holding lamp 17a is lit in white, and the start-up determination process ( When the winning determination is made according to FIG. 6), the start memory display process (see FIG. 11) causes the winning flag = 1, the foreseeing execution flag = 0, and the holding number P = 2 as shown in FIG. The second (= Pth) hold lamp 17b is lit in white. At this time, the number of foreseeable holds R = 2. After that, if there is a single prize at the special start port 22, the foreseeing execution flag = 0 and the holding number P = 3, so the third holding light from the left as shown in FIG. 12C. 17c is lit white. In this state, when the undigested start-up memory is digested and the digest flag = 1, the hold lamp 17c is turned off, and the foresee flag = 1 and the foresee execution flag = 0. As shown in FIG. 12D, the two holding lights 17a and 17b are lit in red. Then, the foreseeing execution flag = 1 is set. Next, when the winning flag = 1 before the start-up memory is consumed, since the foreseeing execution flag = 1, the third holding lamp 17c is lit in red as shown in FIG. Next, when the start-up memory is digested and the digest flag = 1, since the foreseeing execution flag = 1, the third hold lamp 17c is turned off and the hold lights 17a, 17b are turned off as shown in FIG. Convert to white lighting.

  Even in the configuration of the third embodiment, as in the first embodiment described above, when the result of the pre-reading determination of the start memory is successful, Since all the holding lights for displaying the numbers are lit in red, it is possible to strongly appeal to the player that there is a start memory that is a hit in the undigested start memory. In addition, if a plurality of undigested start-up memories are stored, it is not known in which case they occur, so that mysterious interest can occur. Thus, even in the configuration of the third embodiment, the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment described above can be achieved.

  In the third embodiment, the foreseeing hold number R = 1 when the foreseeing flag = 1 is the winning foreseeing start condition according to the present invention, and the foreseeing holding number is under the state of the foreseeing execution flag = 1. R = 0 (or digestion flag = 1) is the winning foresight completion condition according to the present invention.

  In the configuration of the fourth embodiment, when a win determination is made by the pre-reading determination process of FIG. 6 (prediction flag = 1), a new start-up memory is generated, so that all the holding lights informing the number of holdings. Is turned on in red and the red light is released by digesting the start-up memory. Even in the configuration of the fourth embodiment, as in the third embodiment described above, only the hold lamp corresponding to the undigested start-up memory is lit in red, so the function of notifying the number of holds is maintained.

  The configuration of the fourth embodiment is such that when the start memory determined to win is stored, the red light is turned on when a new start memory is generated, and the red light is released upon digestion of the start memory. Except for the process of performing red lighting and release (starting memory number display process in FIG. 13), the process is the same as that of the first embodiment described above. For this reason, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of the same components and the same processes is omitted.

  As the start memory number display processing for turning on / off the holding lights 17a to 17d, as shown in FIG. 13, when the winning flag = 1 and the foreseeing flag = 1 and the foreseeing execution flag = 0, the left end To P-th hold lamps are lit in red and the foreseeing execution flag = 1. When the foreseeing execution flag = 1, the P-th hold light from the left is lit red, and the P-th hold light is lit red.

  When the turn-off flag = 1, the (P + 1) th hold light from the left is turned off, and when the foresee flag = 1 and the foresee execution flag = 1, the hold lights from the left end to the Pth are converted to white light and The execution flag = 0. Then, 1 is subtracted from the foreseeing hold number R. If the next start memory is digested before the new start memory is generated (digest flag = 1), the foreseeing flag = 1 and the foreseeing execution flag = 0, so that the (P + 1) -th hold light from the left is It goes out and 1 is subtracted from the foreseeing hold number R.

  As described above, in the fourth embodiment, when the winning memory determined to be won is stored (preview flag = 1), every time the winning flag = 1, the unreserved start memory is dealt with according to the holding number P. The process of lighting all the holding lights in red and the process of converting the red lighting into white lighting each time the digest flag = 1 are repeatedly executed.

  A mode in which the hold lamps 17a to 17d are turned on / off according to the start memory number display process of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), a new start memory is generated in a state where two start memories are held and the hold lights 17a and 17b are lit in white, and the start memories are pre-read as described above. When the winning determination is made by the determination process (see FIG. 8), the start memory display process (see FIG. 14) is performed according to the winning flag = 1, the foreseeing flag = 1, and the foreseeing execution flag = 0 as shown in FIG. All the holding lights 17a to 17c from the left end to the third (= Pth) are lit in red. Further, when a new start-up memory is generated, the foreseeing flag = 1 and the foreseeing execution flag = 1, so that the fourth (= Pth) holding lamp 17d is lit in red as shown in FIG. 14C. Next, when the start-up memory is digested, as shown in FIG. 14D, since the foreseeing execution flag = 1, the fourth hold lamp 17d is turned off and the hold lights 17a to 17c are converted to white lighting. . Next, if the start memory is digested before a new start memory is generated, the foreseeing flag = 1 and the foreseeing execution flag = 0, so that the third hold lamp 17c is turned off as shown in FIG. To do. Next, when a new start-up memory is generated, as shown in FIG. 14F, all the holding lights 17a to 17c from the left end to the third (= Pth) are lit in red.

  Even in the configuration of the fourth embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment described above, when the result of the pre-reading determination of the start memory is a win, a new start memory is generated to display the number of holdings. Since all the holding lights are lit in red, it is possible to strongly appeal to the player that there is a starting memory that is a hit in the undigested starting memory. In addition, if a plurality of undigested start-up memories are stored, it is not known in which case they occur, so that mysterious interest can occur. Thus, even in the configuration of the fourth embodiment, the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment described above can be obtained.

  In the fourth embodiment, the winning flag = 1 when the foreseeing flag = 1 is the winning foreseeing start condition according to the present invention, and when the foreseeing execution flag = 1, the digest flag = 1. This is the condition for the completion of the winning foreseeing according to the present invention.

  In the configuration of the fifth embodiment, when the winning determination is made by the pre-reading determination process of FIG. 6 (forecast flag = 1), all the holding lights 17a to 17d are lit in red when a new start memory is generated. The red lighting is canceled by digesting the starting memory. In the configuration of the fifth embodiment, since all the holding lamps 17a to 17d are lit red regardless of the number of holdings, the number of holdings cannot be notified when the lamps are lit red.

  In the configuration of the fifth embodiment, when the start memory determined to be winning is stored, all the holding lights 17a to 17d are lit red by the occurrence of a new start memory, and the red lighting is canceled by digestion of the start memory. This is the same as in the first embodiment described above except for the process of performing the red lighting and release (starting memory number display process of FIG. 15). For this reason, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of the same components and the same processes is omitted.

  As the start memory number display process for turning on / off the holding lights 17a to 17d, as shown in FIG. 15, when the foreseeing flag = 1 and the foreseeing execution flag = 0, The lamps 17a to 17d are turned on in red, and the foreseeing execution flag = 1. When the foreseeing execution flag = 1, the operation of lighting all the holding lamps 17a to 17d in red is maintained.

  If the turn-off flag = 1 and the foreseeing flag = 1 and the foreseeing execution flag = 1, the red lighting of all the holding lights 17a to 17d is canceled and the holding lights from the left end to the Pth are turned on white. Foresee execution flag = 0. On the other hand, when the foreseeing flag = 1 and the foreseeing execution flag = 0, the (P + 1) -th holding lamp from the left is turned off. When the foreseeing flag = 1, 1 is subtracted from the foreseeing hold number R.

  As described above, in the fifth embodiment, in the state in which the start memory determined to be won is stored (preview flag = 1), every time the winning flag = 1, the process of lighting all the holding lights 17a to 17c in red is performed. , And every time the digest flag is set to 1, a process of canceling the red lighting and turning on the holding lamp corresponding to the undigested start-up memory is performed, and these processes are repeatedly executed.

  A mode in which the hold lamps 17a to 17d are turned on / off according to the start memory number display process of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 16A, a new start memory is generated in a state where the two start memories are held and the hold lights 17a and 17b are lit in white, and the start memories are pre-read as described above. When the winning determination is made by the determination process (see FIG. 6), the start memory display process (see FIG. 15) is performed according to the winning flag = 1, the foreseeing flag = 1, and the foreseeing execution flag = 0 as shown in FIG. All the holding lights 17a to 17d are lit red. When start-up memory is continuously generated, since the foreseeing execution flag = 1, all the holding lights 17a to 17d are kept in red. Here, the holding number P = 4. Next, when the start-up memory is digested, the holding number P = 3, so that the holding lamp 17d is turned off and the holding lamps 17a to 17c are converted to white lighting as shown in FIG. Next, if the start-up memory is digested before the occurrence of a new start-up memory, since the foreseeing execution flag = 0, the third hold lamp 17c is turned off as shown in FIG. Next, when a new start memory is generated, since the foreseeing flag = 1 and the foreseeing execution flag = 0, as shown in FIG. 16 (E), all the holding lights 17a to 17d are lit in red. Here, the holding number P = 3.

  Even in the configuration of the fifth embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment described above, when the result of the pre-reading determination of the start memory is a win, a new start memory is generated to display the number of holds. Since all the holding lights are lit in red, it is possible to strongly appeal to the player that there is a starting memory that is a hit in the undigested starting memory. In particular, the appeal effect is high because all the holding lights 17a to 17d are lit in red regardless of the number of holdings. In addition, if a plurality of undigested start-up memories are stored, it is not known in which case they occur, so that mysterious interest can occur. Thus, even in the configuration of the fifth embodiment, the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment described above can be obtained.

  In the fifth embodiment, the winning flag = 1 when the foreseeing flag = 1 is the winning foreseeing start condition according to the present invention, and when the foreseeing execution flag = 1, the digest flag = 1. This is the condition for the completion of the winning foreseeing according to the present invention.

  As another example of the configuration of the fifth embodiment, there is also proposed one in which the winning prediction expiration condition is set in the same manner as in the first to third embodiments. Even in such another example, the same effects as those of the fifth embodiment can be obtained.

  In the above-described embodiments, the preview display mode (winning preview display mode) is lit in red, but may be lit in other display colors (for example, yellow or blue). . Further, as the preview display mode, not only lighting with a predetermined display color but also flashing mode may be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the foreseeing flag (= 1) in the prefetch determination process (see FIG. 6), the newly generated start memory winning determination is not executed, but the foreseeing flag = 1. Even in this case, it is possible to execute a determination of whether or not the start memory is valid. As a result, when there are a plurality of start memories that have been selected for the undigested start memories, the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be exhibited for the start memories. In addition, when there are a plurality of undigested start-up memories determined as winning in this way, the holding lamp may be made to emit light with a different specific color.

  On the other hand, in the embodiment described above, when it is determined that the winning is determined by the pre-reading determination means (winning determination), the holding lamp is turned on in red, but as other configurations, Even if it is determined that the game is lost (decision of determination), the hold lamp may be made to emit light in a predetermined preview display mode even when a reach occurs or when a special effect image is displayed. Then, when it is determined in advance that such reach occurs, the hold lamp emits light in the foreseeing display manner as in the first to fifth embodiments. In addition, as a preview display mode for predicting the occurrence of reach or the like, red light emission similar to that generated in the above embodiment may be used, or light emission by a different specific color (for example, yellow or blue). good.

  Further, as the holding lamp, not only the holding lamp of the LED constituting the special start memory number display device 17 described above but also a holding lamp displayed on the screen of the image display 14 described above may be used. good. It is preferable to apply a design imitating an LED as the reserved light design and emit light (display) in a specific color so as to represent a display mode (a normal display mode or a preview display mode). Further, a character symbol may be used as the holding light symbol, and the number of holdings may be notified by expressing and deleting the character symbol. In this way, even when the holding light symbol is used, the same operation and effect can be achieved by performing display control in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment.

  In this invention, it is not limited to the Example mentioned above, About the structure other than the above-mentioned Example, it can change and implement suitably within the range of the meaning of this invention.

1 Pachinko machine 15 Special symbol display device (symbol display device)
17 Special starting memory number display device (starting memory number display means)
17a-17d Reservation light 22 Special start port (start port)

Claims (7)

A symbol display device for variably displaying special symbols;
A starting port having a ball detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball;
A start memory generating means for generating and storing a start memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit by detecting the game ball by the ball detecting means at the start port;
A start memory number display means for displaying the number of pending unstored start memories stored by the start memory generating means according to the display mode of the hold light;
Special game control means for changing the special symbol on the symbol display device by sequentially digesting the unstarted starting memory, determining the winning or losing according to the stopping symbol mode, and generating a predetermined gain in the case of winning In pachinko machines equipped with
Pre-reading determination means for determining the undigested start-up memory that has not been digested by the special game control means to determine whether or not to win before the digestion;
If the winning determination result by the pre-reading determination means is winning, all the holding lights that are lit to display the number of unsettled start memory holdings are displayed in accordance with the establishment of a predetermined winning foreseeing start condition. A pachinko gaming machine comprising: a preview display means that emits light according to a preview display mode and cancels the preview display mode when a predetermined winning preview completion condition is satisfied. A symbol display device for variably displaying special symbols;
A starting port having a ball detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball;
A start memory generating means for generating and storing a start memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit by detecting the game ball by the ball detecting means at the start port;
A start memory number display means for displaying the number of pending unstored start memories stored by the start memory generating means according to the display mode of the hold light;
Special game control means for changing the special symbol on the symbol display device by sequentially digesting the unstarted starting memory, determining the winning or losing according to the stopping symbol mode, and generating a predetermined gain in the case of winning In pachinko machines equipped with
Pre-reading determination means for determining the undigested start-up memory that has not been digested by the special game control means to determine whether or not to win before the digestion;
If the winning determination result by the pre-reading determination means is a winning determination, all the holding lights are lit according to a predetermined preview display mode when a predetermined winning preview start condition is established, and a predetermined winning preview expiration condition is satisfied. A pachinko gaming machine comprising preview display means for canceling the preview display mode upon establishment.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the winning foreseeing start condition is that the starting memory determined by the pre-reading determining means is stored, and the number of unreserved starting memories is an upper limit.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the winning foreseeing start condition is to digest the starting memory immediately before the starting memory determined by the pre-reading determining means.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the winning foresight completion condition is to digest the starting memory determined to be won by the pre-reading determining means.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the winning foresight completion condition is to digest the undigested start-up memory in a state where the upper limit number of holds is stored. The winning foreseeing start condition is to store the undigested start memory in a state storing the start memory determined by the prefetch determination means.
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the winning foresight completion condition is to digest the undigested start-up memory in a state in which the on-hold light is emitted according to the foreseeing display mode.

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