JP6375335B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a predetermined hold image is displayed as hold information indicating a symbol variation game that is being executed. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine configured to display a reserved image indicating a first symbol variation game that is on hold and a reserved image indicating a second symbol variation game that is on hold. Is disclosed. In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, not only can the number of symbol change games be held in total from the number of reserved images, but also a hold image for the first symbol variation game, By differentiating the hold image for the second symbol variation game, it is possible to recognize how many symbol variation games are suspended.

JP 2012-125275 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, when an effect of changing the display mode of the hold image is executed, the display mode after the change distinguishes the first symbol variation game from the second symbol variation game. It is difficult to determine whether it is for recognizing or for the production. As a result, with conventional gaming machines, it may be difficult to recognize how many times the first symbol variation game and the second symbol variation game are held, and it may not be possible to improve the interest of the player. there were.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player.

A gaming machine for solving the above problems includes a first game executing means for executing a first game using a first symbol, and a second game executing means for executing a second game using a second symbol. In addition, in a gaming machine capable of holding the execution of the first game and the second game, the total number of the number of the first game on hold and the number of the second game on hold is displayed in a recognizable manner. A first display unit, a second display unit for recognizing and distinguishing the number of the first game on hold and the number of the second game on hold, and a game state control means for controlling the game state , wherein the first display unit, a suspension information indicating the first game pending, the pending information indicating the second game pending, displayable in consists of, pending information is being displayed The total number can be recognized by the number of the first display unit, In the first gaming state, the holding information is displayed in the same manner in the first game and the second game, while in the second gaming state, the holding information is stored in the first game and the second game. The gist is to vary the display mode .

A gaming machine for solving the above problems includes a first game executing means for executing a first game using a first symbol, and a second game executing means for executing a second game using a second symbol. In addition, in a gaming machine capable of holding the execution of the first game and the second game, the total number of the number of the first game on hold and the number of the second game on hold is displayed in a recognizable manner. A first display unit; and a second display unit that distinguishably displays the number of the first game on hold and the number of the second game on hold, the first display unit, 2 is provided in a display device different from the display unit, and the first display unit is configured to be able to display holding information indicating the first game being held and holding information indicating the second game being held. And the total number can be recognized by the number of pending information being displayed. The first display unit can execute a hold change effect with the display mode of the hold information as the specific display mode, and when the hold information is set as the specific display mode, the display of the hold information with the specific display mode is displayed. While the aspect is the same in the first game and the second game, the display form of the hold information that is not the specific display aspect is different between the first game and the second game. To do.

  A gaming machine for solving the above problems includes a first game executing means for executing a first game using a first symbol, and a second game executing means for executing a second game using a second symbol. In addition, in a gaming machine capable of holding the execution of the first game and the second game, the total number of the number of the first game on hold and the number of the second game on hold is displayed in a recognizable manner. A first display unit; and a second display unit that distinguishably displays the number of the first game on hold and the number of the second game on hold, the first display unit, The second display unit is provided in the same display device, and the first display unit is configured to be able to display hold information indicating the first game being held and hold information indicating the second game being held. And the total number can be recognized by the number of pending information being displayed. The first display unit can execute a hold change effect with the display mode of the hold information as a specific display mode, and when the hold information is set as the specific display mode, the display mode of the hold information with the specific display mode The first game and the second game are the same, but the display mode of the hold information that is not the specific display mode is different between the first game and the second game. .

  According to this invention, the interest of the player can be improved.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which expands and shows an information display panel. The front view which expands and shows a part of game board. The front view which expands and shows an effect hold display part. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the specific example about the display mode of the hold information in an effect hold display part. The front view which shows typically the game board of 2nd Embodiment. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which expands and shows a distribution mechanism. The schematic diagram which expands and shows the effect display apparatus in another embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described. The upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) in this specification refer to each direction when viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11 for installing the pachinko gaming machine 10 on an island facility. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle 15 on the front side of the frame 11. The launch handle 15 is a means for launching a game ball with strength according to the operation amount.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 16 on the front side of the frame 11. The decoration lamp 16 is a means for executing an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing a light emitter (not shown) as one effect. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 17 on the front side of the frame 11. The speaker 17 is a means for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) for outputting various sounds such as sound effects and music as one effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game board 20. The game board 20 is assembled to the frame body 11. The game board 20 includes a game area 21 in which a game ball as a game medium flows down (rolls) on the front side when viewed from the player. The game ball launched by operating the launch handle 15 flows down (rolls) through the game area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. The information display panel 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position outside the game area 21 and visible to the player. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In this embodiment, the first special symbol corresponds to the first symbol, the first special symbol variation game corresponds to the first game, and the first special game display unit 22a executes the first game. A function as a means is realized. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”.

  The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In this embodiment, the second special symbol corresponds to the second symbol, the second special symbol variation game corresponds to the second game, and the second special game display unit 22b executes the second game. A function as a means is realized. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. In some cases, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a “special game”. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (big hit lottery) to be described later.

  In this specification, “variation display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with time. In this specification, “determined stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In this specification, “definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning. In this embodiment, the special symbols that can be derived by the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a loss display result. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot, while in the special game, when the outlier symbol is derived, the player can recognize the loss.

  In this embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the order in which the starting condition is satisfied from the first (first) starting condition to the last starting condition is satisfied ( Executed once in a suspended order). Further, in this embodiment, when winning the internal lottery (big hit lottery) and deriving the big hit symbol in the special game, the big hit game is awarded after the special game is over. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a very advantageous state for the player because the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

  The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays the number (number of times) of the first special game whose execution is put on hold because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of first special games that are on hold is referred to as a first special hold number. In this embodiment, the maximum value of the first special reservation number is 4 as the first upper limit number.

  The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays the number (number of times) of the second special game whose execution is put on hold because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of second special games that are on hold is indicated as the second special hold number. In this embodiment, the maximum value of the second special reservation number is 4 as the second upper limit number.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally a normal symbol is derived. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”.

  In this embodiment, the normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal hit symbol and an ordinary off symbol. When the normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit, while in the normal game, the player can usually recognize the shift when the normal off symbol is derived. . In this embodiment, when an internal lottery (a normal symbol winning lottery) is won and a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, a normal winning game is awarded after the normal game is over. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because it is easy for the player to establish the starting condition of the second special game.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal hold display portion 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays the number (number of times) of normal games whose execution is put on hold because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied.

  For example, the information display panel 22 may include a strength display unit that displays the recommended launch strength of the game ball according to the game state and a game state display unit that displays the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Good. For example, the information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display unit that displays the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. The plurality of display units do not need to be on the same information display panel 22, and may be provided separately in portions different from this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center accessory 23 provided with various decorations at a substantially center of a game area 21 in a game board 20. The center accessory 23 includes an opening 23a. The center accessory 23 includes a stage 23b for rolling the game ball along the left-right direction. The stage 23b extends along the lower edge of the opening 23a. The stage 23b includes a guide portion 23c that guides the game ball downward in the center (substantially center) in the left-right direction.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 through the opening 23a of the center accessory 23 so that the player can visually recognize it. The effect display device 25 is means for executing an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) of displaying various patterns imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

  An effect design in which an effect design (hereinafter referred to as an effect design) is variably displayed in a plurality of columns as one of the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25, and finally a combination of predetermined effect designs is derived. There is a floating game. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as a character or a pattern, and is used for diversifying the display effect.

  In this embodiment, the effect game is played in conjunction with each special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, the big hit symbol based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol based on the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all the rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. In the special game, when a lost symbol is derived, a lost symbol based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the out-of-line design symbols are a combination of symbols such as “787” and “556” in which at least some of the design symbols are different from the other design symbols. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped. In this specification, “temporary stop display” means a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol is variably displayed again, such as “sway fluctuation state”.

  An effect game may involve a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (in this embodiment, the left column and the right column) among a plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (in this embodiment, the middle column) This is a state where the effect design is continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the motion of the symbol sequence are different.

  In this embodiment, the effect display device 25 is a mechanical effect display device including a plurality of reels (drums). Each of the plurality of reels has a plurality of effect symbols on its outer peripheral surface. In this embodiment, the effect game is played by variably displaying effect symbols by rotating each reel along the vertical direction indicated by arrow A in the drawing. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start winning opening 26 that opens to the gaming area 21. The first start winning opening 26 allows a game ball to enter at any time. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 26 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage for discharging game balls that have entered the first start winning opening 26 to the outside. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, a start condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and a predetermined number of award ball payout conditions are satisfied. In this embodiment, the function as the first starting means is realized by the first starting sensor SE1. In addition, the guide part 23c mentioned above guides a game ball so that it can enter a 1st start winning opening 26 easily.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start winning opening 27 that opens to the gaming area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 27 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage for discharging game balls that have entered the second start winning opening 27 to the outside of the machine. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a start condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and a predetermined number of award ball payout conditions are satisfied. In this embodiment, the function as the second starting means is realized by the second start sensor SE2.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 28 that opens and closes the second start winning prize port 27. The first variable member 28 operates in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start winning port 27 and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter or cannot enter the second start winning port 27. Is possible. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that moves the first variable member 28 between an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 5). The first variable member 28 is operated in an open state during a normal hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a big prize opening 29 that is open to the gaming area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a count sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29 (shown in FIG. 5). For example, the count sensor SE3 is provided in a passage for discharging game balls that have entered the special winning opening 29 to the outside of the machine. In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a predetermined number of award ball payout conditions are satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 30 that opens and closes the special winning opening 29. The second variable member 30 is a so-called big prize opening door. The second variable member 30 is operable in an open state in which a game ball can enter the grand prize opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the grand prize opening 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that moves the second variable member 30 between an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 5).

  The first start winning port 26, the second start winning port 27, and the big winning port 29 are arranged in this order from the top below the center accessory 23 (effect display device 25). That is, the winning openings 26, 27 and 29 are arranged on the flow path of the same game ball. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if a game ball is launched aiming at a specific winning port which is a part of the winning ports 26, 27 and 29, the game ball is allowed to enter only the specific winning port. Is difficult.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 31 through which a game ball can enter (pass) in the game area 21. The gate 31 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that has entered the gate 31 (shown in FIG. 5). In this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 32. In this embodiment, game balls that have not entered any winning opening are discharged from the out port 32 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning opening different from the winning openings 26, 27, and 29. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a member for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 such as a nail or a windmill.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect hold display unit 35 at the lower edge of the center accessory 23. The effect hold display unit 35 is a display unit that displays information about the first special game being held and the second special game being put on hold. The effect hold display unit 35 includes a first individual hold display unit 36, a second individual hold display unit 37, and a combined hold display unit 38.

  The first individual hold display unit 36 includes a first individual display unit 36a and a second individual display unit 36b. The first individual hold display unit 36 informs the number of first special games being held in a recognizable manner according to the lighting mode of the individual display units 36a and 36b. Specifically, when the combination of the lighting states of the individual display units 36a and 36b is “lights off, light off”, the first special hold number = 0, and when it is “lights up, light off”, the first special hold number = 1. If “lit, lit”, the first special hold number = 2, “flash, lit”, the first special hold number = 3, and “flash, blink”, the first special hold number The number of holds = 4.

  The second individual hold display unit 37 includes a first individual display unit 37a and a second individual display unit 37b. The second individual hold display unit 37 notifies the recognizable number of the second special game being put on hold by lighting the individual display units 37a and 37b. Specifically, when the combination of the lighting states of the individual display units 37a and 37b is “off, off”, the second special hold number = 0, and when the combination is “on, off”, the second special hold number = 1. When “lit, lit”, the second special hold number = 2, when “flashing, lit”, the second special hold number = 3, and when “flashing, lit”, the second special hold number = 2. The number of holds = 4.

  In this embodiment, the number of the first special game being held is recognizable by the lighting state of the first individual hold display unit 36, while being held by the lighting state of the second individual hold display unit 37. The number of second special games is displayed in a recognizable manner. Therefore, in this embodiment, the individual hold display units 36 and 37 serve as second display means for distinguishably displaying the number of the first special game being held and the number of the second special game being held. The function is realized.

  The combined hold display unit 38 includes a first display unit 38a, a second display unit 38b, a third display unit 38c, a fourth display unit 38d, a fifth display unit 38e, a sixth display unit 38f, and a seventh display unit 38g. , And the eighth display section 38h includes a total of eight display sections. That is, the combined hold display unit 38 includes a display unit of the same number (hereinafter referred to as the combined special hold number) as the total number of the upper limit number of the first special hold number and the upper limit number of the second special hold number. Yes.

  The display units 38a to 38h each include a light emitter (not shown) and a translucent cover that covers the light emitter. For example, the light emitters of the display units 38a to 38h are full color LEDs. In this embodiment, the translucent covers of the display units 38a to 38h have the same shape, pattern, and color. Therefore, the display units 38a to 38h can display predetermined information in the same display mode when the respective light emitters emit light with the same color tone.

  The display portions 38 a to 38 h are arranged in a line at equal intervals along the lower edge portion of the opening 23 a in the center accessory 23. In this embodiment, the display units 38a to 38h are arranged adjacent to each other along the left-right direction. Further, the combined hold display unit 38 (display units 38a to 38h) is provided between the first individual hold display unit 36 and the second individual hold display unit 37 described above. The first individual hold display unit 36, the combined hold display unit 38, and the second individual hold display unit 37 are arranged in this order from the left. In other words, the first individual hold display unit 36 is adjacent to or close to the first display unit 38 a on the leftmost side of the combined hold display unit 38. The second individual hold display unit 37 is adjacent to or close to the eighth display unit 38 h on the rightmost side of the combined hold display unit 38. In addition, the hold display units 36 to 38 are provided between the effect display device 25 and the stage 23b in the vertical direction. In other words, in this embodiment, the hold display units 36 to 38 are ahead of the rotation direction of the reels that make up the effect display device 25.

  In this embodiment, the special games on hold are associated with the display units 38a to 38h, respectively. Specifically, without distinguishing between the first and second special games, the special game with the start condition established first is the first display unit 38a, and the special game with the second start condition established is the second display unit 38b. In addition, the third special game that satisfies the start condition is associated with the third display unit 38c, and the fourth special game that satisfies the start condition is associated with the fourth display unit 38d. Also, without distinguishing between the first and second special games, the fifth special game that satisfies the start condition is displayed on the fifth display unit 38e, and the sixth special game that satisfies the start condition is displayed on the sixth display unit 38f. The special game with the seventh start condition established is associated with the seventh display section 38g, and the special game with the eighth start condition established is associated with the eighth display section 38h. That is, the display units 38a to 38h of the combined hold display unit 38 are respectively associated with the special game hold order, that is, the order in which the held game is executed.

  In the following description, regarding the special game hold order, the first (first) is “holding order 1”, the second is “holding order 2”, and the third is “holding order 3”. The fourth is indicated as “holding order 4”. In the following description, regarding the special game hold order, the fifth is “hold order 5”, the sixth is “hold order 6”, and the seventh is “hold order 7”. The last (8th) is indicated as “holding order 8”.

  And the display parts 38a-38h display the information which shows that the special game of the holding | maintenance order matched with self does not exist by making the internal light-emitting body light-extinguish. Moreover, the display units 38a to 38h display holding information indicating that there is a special game in the holding order associated with the display unit 38a to 38h by turning on the built-in light-emitting body other than turning off (lighting or blinking). Can be displayed. In other words, in this embodiment, the combined hold display unit 38 (display units 38a to 38h) displays the hold information indicating the special game being held separately. As described above, since the display units 38a to 38h are respectively associated with the special game hold order, the combined hold display unit 38 sets each special game with respect to the hold information indicating each special game being held. It can be said that the order in which the symbols are put on hold is displayed in a recognizable manner.

  Moreover, the arrangement positions of the display units 38a to 38h can be grasped as the display positions of the hold information indicating the special games on hold separately. Therefore, the sum hold display unit 38 has display positions corresponding to the sum of the first upper limit number and the second upper limit number. In this embodiment, each display position (display units 38a to 38h) is either hold information indicating the first special game being held or hold information indicating the second special game being held. Can be displayed.

  For example, when a total of five special games including the first special game and the second special game are on hold, the display units 38a to 38e are turned on while the display units 38f to 38h are turned off. For example, when eight special games are put on hold in total of the first special game and the second special game, all of the display units 38a to 38h are lit. Therefore, in this embodiment, the total number of the number of the first special game being held and the number of the second special game being held can be recognized by the number of lighting of the display units 38a to 38h. As described above, in this embodiment, as the first display means for recognizing and displaying the total number of the number of the first special game being held and the number of the second special game being held by the total holding display unit 38. Function is realized.

  As described above, the translucent covers of the display units 38a to 38h have the same shape, pattern, and color. Therefore, the combined hold display unit 38 (display units 38a to 38h) causes the same information to be stored in the hold information indicating the first special game and the hold information indicating the second special game by causing each light emitter to emit light in the same color tone. It can be displayed according to the display mode. For this reason, in this embodiment, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize whether the display information is the hold information indicating the first special game or the hold information indicating the second special game from the display modes of the display units 38a to 38h. Yes. In this embodiment, the shape, pattern, color, and emission color of the display units 38a to 38h correspond to an identification unit that constitutes the display mode of the hold information. In this embodiment, the display mode of the hold information indicating the first special game and the display mode of the hold information indicating the second special game have the same shape, color, color, and emission color of the display units 38a to 38h. Configured.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The big hit probability is a probability of winning a big hit in the internal lottery (big hit lottery). The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is increased as compared to the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”.

  The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as gaming states having different controls relating to the normal game and the normal hit game. The high base state is a gaming state in which there is a higher probability that the game ball will win the second start winning opening 27 compared to the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-power support state”. In the high base state, since the probability that the game ball wins the second start winning opening 27 is increased, the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  For example, the high base state can be realized by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control in which the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal game is longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the first variable member 28 is released in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and the first variable member 28 is once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to execute at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the longer than that in the low base state. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game easier to be shorter than in the low base state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is executed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state”.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. The multiple types of jackpot symbols are classified into jackpot symbols Za and jackpot symbols Zb. The types of jackpot games are determined for each type of jackpot symbol. A plurality of types of jackpot symbols may have a gaming state after the jackpot game ends. In other words, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol corresponds to a jackpot type that defines a privilege to be given to the player.

  In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening 29 is opened after the opening effect is completed. A round game is played with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. In one round game, the grand prize opening 29 is until the first end condition for entering a predetermined upper limit number of game balls or the second end condition for elapse of a predetermined upper limit time is satisfied. Opened. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined ending time. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending effect.

  In addition, the jackpot symbol classified as jackpot symbol Za is given a high probability state until the next jackpot game is given and the next hit game as the gaming state after the jackpot game is ended. The high base state until is determined. The jackpot symbol classified as jackpot symbol Zb includes a low probability state and a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, 100 times) until the end of the variation game as a gaming state to be given after the jackpot game ends. Alternatively, a low base state is defined until a big hit game is awarded before the upper limit number of fluctuating games are finished.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is configured to be able to execute a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold information when a predetermined condition is met. In this embodiment, the hold change effect is an expectation degree indicating the possibility of a big hit for a special game corresponding to the hold information whose display mode is changed among the special games on hold (hereinafter referred to as a big hit expectation degree). ).

  In this embodiment, there are a normal display mode, a first specific display mode, and a second specific display mode as display modes of the display units 38a to 38h constituting the summation pending display unit 38. For example, the normal display mode is a display mode in which the built-in light emitters are continuously lit in white in the display units 38a to 38h. For example, the first specific display mode is a display mode in which the built-in light emitter is continuously lit in red in the display units 38a to 38h. For example, the second specific display mode is a display mode in which the built-in light emitter is blinked in red in the display units 38a to 38h. In this embodiment, the big hit expectation is high in the order of normal display mode <first specific display mode <second specific display mode.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) as control information according to the result of the processes. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 41 on the back side. The sub control board 41 performs various processes based on control signals input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs processing for executing a display effect by the effect display device 25, a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 16, and a sound effect by the speaker 17.

First, the main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The plurality of types of variation patterns are information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. In addition, the variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the contents of the effect of the effect game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

  For example, the fluctuation pattern includes a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot variation pattern, the contents of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect as the effect contents of the effect game are determined. In the outlier variation pattern, the content of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the eventually without the reach effect or through the reach effect is defined as the effect content of the effect game.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer.

  In addition, the main control board 40 of this embodiment is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number every predetermined cycle on the main control board 40, and the main control CPU 40a may generate the random number every predetermined control cycle. It is also possible to generate a software random number by updating the value of the random number.

  The main control CPU 40a is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from the sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the actuators A1 and A2 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2 separately by outputting a control signal via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display panel 22 by outputting a control signal to a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. For example, the sub control CPU 41a executes a process related to the effect by executing a sub control program. The sub control ROM 41b stores a sub control program, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the display effect in the effect display device 25, and display effect data used to execute the display effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a light-emitting effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the light-emitting effect in the decorative lamp 16, and light-emitting effect data used to execute the light-emitting effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sound effect pattern that can specify a sound effect mode (contents) in the speaker 17 and sound effect data used to execute the sound effect.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like.

  Further, the sub-control board 41 of this embodiment is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the sub control board 41, and the sub control CPU 41a performs the control at every predetermined control cycle. It is also possible to generate a software random number by updating the value of the random number.

  The sub control board 41 is connected to the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 25 by outputting a control signal to a drive circuit (not shown). The sub control board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 16 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp 16 by outputting a control signal to a drive circuit (not shown).

  The sub control board 41 is connected to the speaker 17 through a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 17 by outputting a control signal to a drive circuit (not shown). In this embodiment, the effect display device 25, the decoration lamp 16, and the speaker 17 can be grasped as an effect execution means configured to include one or more effect devices. And the sub control board 41 can be grasped | ascertained as an effect control means which controls an effect execution means.

Next, processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 26 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1. (Step S101). When no game ball has entered the first start winning opening 26 (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S106. On the other hand, when a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 26 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 40a has a first special reservation number less than 4 stored in the main control RAM 40c. It is determined whether or not (step S102). If the first special hold number is not less than 4 (step S102: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S106.

  On the other hand, when the first special hold number is less than 4 (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 40a calculates the total special hold number and the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c, respectively. 1 is added and updated (step S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 40a generates a predetermined control command (hereinafter referred to as a first hold number command) as control information that can specify the updated first special hold number and stores it in the output buffer. To do. In this embodiment, the control command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 41 in the output process executed as the interrupt process. In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 40a generates a predetermined control command (hereinafter referred to as a total pending number command) as control information that can specify the updated total number of special pending numbers, and stores it in the output buffer. In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 (first special hold display unit 22c) so as to display the updated first special hold number.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40 and stores it in the main control RAM 40c (step S104). In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 40a stores the random numbers used for executing the first special game and the random number acquisition order can be specified. The order of obtaining random numbers here is not the order in which the first and second special games are distinguished, but the order in which random numbers are obtained and stored in the main control RAM 40c without distinguishing both special games. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the random number used for the execution of the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c until the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied. Hold on.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a performs predetermined control as control information that can specify whether or not the first special game executed using the random number is a big hit based on the random number acquired in the process of step S104. A command (hereinafter referred to as a prefetch command) is generated and stored in the output buffer (step S105). In the process of step S105, the main control CPU 40a determines in advance whether or not to win a jackpot lottery described later based on the random number acquired in the process of step S104, and generates a prefetch command for designating the determination result To do. When the process of step S105 ends, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S106.

  Here, as a method of determining in advance whether or not to win the big hit lottery, the same determination method as the big hit lottery described later can be adopted. For example, the prior determination as to whether or not to win the big hit lottery may be made based on whether or not the random number value matches the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. For example, the prior determination as to whether or not to win the jackpot lottery may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds the maximum value that can be taken by the random number.

  The prefetch command may be able to specify whether the prefetch command is a control command for the first special game or the second special game, and the total number of special hold. For example, “E1xxH (where xxH is a value indicating the total number of special suspensions 1 to 8)” is specified as a look-ahead command that can specify that the first special game is a big hit, and the first special game is specified to be out of play “E2xxH (where xxH is a value indicating the total number of special suspensions 1 to 8)” may be set as a possible prefetch command. For example, “F1xxH (where xxH is a value indicating the total number of special suspensions 1 to 8)” is specified as a look-ahead command that can specify that the second special game is a big hit, and the second special game is determined to be off It is preferable to set “F2xxH (where xxH is a value indicating the total number of special suspensions 1 to 8)” as a possible prefetch command.

  In step S106, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 27 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2. When no game ball has entered the second start winning opening 27 (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when a game ball is in the second start winning opening 27 (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a has a second special reserve number less than 4 stored in the main control RAM 40c. It is determined whether or not (step S107). When the first special hold number is not less than 4 (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the second special hold number is less than 4 (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a calculates the total special hold number and the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c, respectively. Update by adding 1 (step S108). In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 40a generates a predetermined control command (hereinafter referred to as a second hold number command) as control information that can specify the updated second special hold number, and stores it in the output buffer. To do. In the processing of step S108, the main control CPU 40a generates a combined pending number command that can specify the updated combined special reserved number, and stores it in the output buffer. In the processing of step S108, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 (second special hold display unit 22d) so as to display the updated second special hold number.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40 and stores it in the main control RAM 40c (step S109). In the process of step S109, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number used for executing the second special game and the random number acquisition order (holding order) so that it can be specified. The order of obtaining random numbers here is not the order in which the first and second special games are distinguished, but the order in which random numbers are obtained and stored in the main control RAM 40c without distinguishing both special games. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment, random numbers used for executing the second special game are stored in the main control RAM 40c until the execution conditions for the second special game are satisfied. Hold on.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a uses a prefetch command as control information that can specify whether or not the second special game executed using the random number is a big hit based on the random number acquired in the process of step S109. It is generated and stored in the output buffer (step S110). In the process of step S110, the main control CPU 40a determines in advance whether or not to win a jackpot lottery described later based on the random number acquired in the process of step S109, and generates a prefetch command for designating the determination result To do. When the process of step S110 ends, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not there is a special game on hold (step S201). In the process of step S201, the main control CPU 40a makes a negative determination when the first special hold number and the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c are both 0, Affirmative determination is made when both are 1 or more. When there is no pending special game, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when there is a special game on hold (step S201: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution condition for the special game is satisfied (step S202). In the process of step S202, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not being executed and the special game is not being executed, while the jackpot game is being executed or the special game is being executed. If no, make a negative decision. When the execution conditions for the special game are not satisfied (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 40a uses the random number of the hold order 1 acquired first as a random number used for executing any special game. A value (information) capable of specifying the specified special game is set in the game type flag stored in the main control RAM 40c (step S203). That is, in the process of step S203, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of special game to be executed next.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a updates the total special hold number and the special hold number corresponding to the special game specified in the process of step S203 by subtracting 1 from each other (step S204). As described above, the first special hold number, the second special hold number, and the combined special hold number are stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the process of step S203, the main control CPU 40a generates a special hold number corresponding to the special game specified in the process of step S203 and can specify the updated special hold number, and outputs an output buffer. To store. In the process of step S203, the main control CPU 40a generates a combined pending number command that can specify the updated combined special reserved number, and stores it in the output buffer. In the process of step S203, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the number of special holds corresponding to the special game specified in the process of step S203 is displayed. To do.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a reads from the main control RAM 40c the random number of the hold order 1 acquired first (step S205). In the processing of step S205, the main control CPU 40a sets the hold order n (where n is 1 to 8) corresponding to the random number stored in the main control RAM 40c to the hold order n-1 that is incremented by one. Update. As a result, the random number that was in the hold order 2 becomes a new random number in the hold order 1. That is, the holding order of the special game being held is raised one by one.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the jackpot based on the random number read in the processing of step S205 and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (step S205). S206). The process of step S206 corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination) of whether or not a big hit. For example, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made based on whether or not the random number value matches the jackpot determination value. For example, whether or not to win the jackpot may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the random number value and the jackpot determination value exceeds the maximum value that can be taken by the random number.

  When winning the jackpot (step S206: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol to be derived in the special game specified in the process of step S203 (step S207). For example, in the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a may determine the jackpot symbol by lottery using a predetermined random number. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a generates a symbol command that can identify the determined jackpot symbol and stores it in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern (step S208). For example, in the process of step S208, the main control CPU 40a may determine the variation pattern by lottery using a predetermined random number. In step S208, the main control CPU 40a can identify the determined variation pattern, generates a game start command for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern, and stores it in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the case of a loss that is not won in the big win (step S206: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines a lost symbol to be derived in the special game specified in the process of step S203 (step S209). In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a generates a symbol command that can identify the determined symbol that is lost, and stores it in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns (step S210). For example, in the process of step S210, the main control CPU 40a may determine the variation pattern by lottery using a predetermined random number. In the process of step S210, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, generates a game start command for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern, and stores it in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by executing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game specified in the process of step S203 is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a displays the information so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived in the special game identified in the process of step S203 when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. The panel 22 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 40a generates a game end command for instructing to stop the variation of the effect symbols and deriving the symbol combination when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed. Store in output buffer.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the special game is executed according to the order (holding order) in which the start conditions are established without distinguishing between the first special game and the second special game. In this embodiment, it is possible to win any of the start winning ports 26 and 27 regardless of the gaming state. In addition, the order of entering the start winning holes 26 and 27 is to adjust the holding order of the first special game and the second special game because it is difficult for the player to intentionally adjust. It is also difficult.

Next, the jackpot process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) based on the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a starts control for giving the specified jackpot game after the end of the jackpot special game, and performs processing for outputting a predetermined control command.

  That is, when the big bonus special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first generates an opening command instructing execution of the opening effect, and stores it in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 to open the big winning opening 29 in accordance with the release mode (open pattern) set for the big hit game, and starts the round game. When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 29 is closed, and ends the round game. . The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs a process for executing such a round game until a predetermined upper limit number of round games are completed. Further, every time a round game is started, the main control CPU 40a generates a round command instructing execution of a round effect and stores it in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a generates an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect, and stores it in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

Next, game state processing executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a specifies the gaming state to be given after the big hit game is ended based on the big hit symbol (that is, the type of the big hit) based on the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the low probability state, the probability state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to control the low probability state when the jackpot game is ended. Set to. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the high probability state, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the probability state flag, a value that can be specified to control the high probability state when the jackpot game is ended.

  When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the low base state, the base state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is a value that can be specified to control the low base state when the big hit game is terminated. Set to. When the high control state is specified, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the base state flag, a value that can be specified to control the high control state when the big hit game is finished. When the main control CPU 40a specifies the provision of the high base state in which the upper limit number is determined, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number in the main control RAM 40c as the remaining number of times of the special game to which the high base state is provided.

  Each time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes zero, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the base state flag, a value that can be specified to control the low base state as the special game with the remaining number of times zero ends. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state. The main control CPU 40a sets, in the probability state flag, a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state, and a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low base state when a big hit game is awarded. Set to base state flag.

Next, the effect setting process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the first hold number command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores the first special hold number that can be specified from the first hold number command in the sub control RAM 41c. When the first hold number command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the first individual hold display unit 36 so as to display the first special hold number that can be identified from the first hold number command. For example, in the first individual hold display unit 36, when the first special hold number that can be specified from the first hold number command is 1 less than the first special hold number being displayed, the first special hold number decreased by 1 is displayed. Is displayed. Moreover, in the 1st separate hold display part 36, when the 1st special hold number which can be specified from the 1st special hold number is one more than the 1st special hold number currently displayed, the 1st special hold number which increased by 1 is displayed. Is displayed. Thus, in the 1st individual reservation display part 36, the 1st special reservation number is displayed so that recognition is possible individually.

  When the second hold number command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores the second special hold number that can be specified from the second hold number command in the sub control RAM 41c. When the second hold number command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the second individual hold display unit 37 so as to display the second special hold number that can be specified from the second hold number command. For example, in the second individual hold display unit 37, when the second special hold number that can be specified from the second hold number command is 1 less than the second special hold number that is being displayed, the second special hold number that is reduced by 1 is obtained. Is displayed. Moreover, in the 2nd separate hold display part 37, when the 2nd special hold number which can be specified from the 2nd special hold number is one more than the 2nd special hold number currently displayed, the 2nd special hold number which increased by 1 is displayed. Is displayed. In this way, the second individual hold display unit 37 displays the second special hold number so that it can be individually recognized.

  Further, when the total control pending number command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores the total special reservation count that can be specified from the total reservation count command in the sub control RAM 41c. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a pre-read command together with the total hold number command, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display mode of the hold information on the total hold display unit 38 (display units 38a to 38h) according to the type of the pre-read command, Hold information is displayed in the determined display mode.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the display mode of the hold information so that the jackpot expectation increases in the order of normal display mode <first specific display mode <second specific display mode. The jackpot expectation degree is specified by the ratio of the determination probability in the case of jackpot to the sum of the determination probability in the case of the jackpot and the determination probability in the case of a jackpot. For example, when the jackpot prefetch commands E1xxH and F1xxH are input, the main control CPU 40a performs lottery so that the winning probability increases in the order of normal display mode <first specific display mode <second specific display mode. . For example, when the pre-read commands E2xxH and F2xxH are input, the main control CPU 40a performs lottery so that the winning probability decreases in the order of normal display mode <first specific display mode <second specific display mode. Good.

  When determining the display mode of the hold information, the main control CPU 40a stores the display mode flag in the sub control RAM 41c as information that can specify the display mode of the determined hold information. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the display mode flag so that the total number of special suspensions that can be specified from the input prefetch command can be specified. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a stores the display mode flag so that the special game hold order corresponding to the input prefetch command can be specified. For example, the sub control CPU 41 a stores the display mode flag in association with the hold order 3 when the total number of special hold = 3 can be specified from the prefetch command. For example, the sub-control CPU 41 a stores the display mode flag in association with the hold order 7 when the total special hold number = 7 can be specified from the prefetch command.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display unit corresponding to the total number of special reservations (holding order) identified from the prefetch command among the display units 38a to 38h so that the determined holding information is displayed. Thereby, in the display units 38a to 38h, the number of the display units displaying the hold information is increased by 1 at the timing when the game balls enter the start winning ports 26 and 27. That is, on the display units 38a to 38h, the total number of special reservations is displayed so as to be recognized. Further, in the display units 38a to 38h, the display mode of the hold information additionally displayed becomes the first specific display mode or the second specific display mode, and the hold change effect may be executed. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a predetermined condition for executing the hold change effect is established by winning the display of the specific display mode.

Next, the effect game process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the game start command and the symbol command are input, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect game. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the missing symbol based on the effect symbol. When performing the reach effect, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine the symbol combination that includes the reach.

  In addition, when the game start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to display the effect symbols in a variable manner. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. Further, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the effect display device 25, the decoration lamp 16, and the speaker 17 so that a predetermined effect is executed based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command. To do. Then, when the predetermined timing arrives, the sub control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol, and derives the symbol combination based on the event symbol upon input of the game end command. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may count the change time that can be specified from the change pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a game start command, the sub-control CPU 41a advances the hold order n (n is 1 to 8) associated with the display mode flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c one by one. Update to order n-1. The sub-control CPU 41a clears the display mode flag associated with the hold order 1 before the update. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display units 38a to 38h based on the updated hold order and the display mode flag associated with the hold order to display the hold information. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the display units 38a to 38h so that the hold information in the display mode that can be specified from the display mode flag is displayed on the display unit corresponding to the hold order associated with the display mode flag. To control.

  Thereby, on the display units 38a to 38h, the hold information displayed on the display unit corresponding to the hold order n (where n is 1 to 8) is displayed on the display unit corresponding to the hold order n-1. In the display units 38a to 38h, the number of display units displaying the hold information is decreased by 1 at the timing when the special game is started. That is, the total number of special reservations is displayed on the display units 38a to 38h. In this way, the combined hold display unit 38 updates the display position of each hold information being displayed each time the special game is executed.

Next, a specific example of the display of the hold information on the combined hold display unit 38 (display units 38a to 38h) will be described.
FIG. 8A shows that the first special game is on hold order 1, the first special game is on hold order 2, the second special game is on hold order 3, and the first special game is on hold on hold order 4, This shows a situation where no change production is performed. In FIG. 8, for convenience of explanation, the first special game is abbreviated as “special 1” and the second special game is abbreviated as “special 2”, but such display is actually performed. Do not mean. In this state, the display units 38a to 38d are in a non-lighted state, and the hold information is displayed in the normal display mode, while the display units 38e to 38h are turned off and the hold information is displayed. Further, the first individual hold display unit 36 displays that the first special hold number = 3, while the second individual hold display unit 37 displays that the second special hold number = 1. The

  In this state, the player can recognize that the total number of special holds = 4 from only the display contents of the total hold display unit 38, while the breakdown of the first special game and the second special game, The hold order cannot be easily recognized. On the other hand, the player can distinguish and recognize the number of special holds for each special game from the display contents of the individual hold display sections 36 and 37. However, it is difficult for the player to recognize the order in which the first special game and the second special game are held even if the display contents of the hold display units 36 to 38 are combined.

  FIG. 8B shows a situation where the second special game is newly held in the hold order 5 and the hold information in the first specific display mode is displayed. In this state, the fifth display unit 38e is newly turned on, and the hold information is displayed in the first specific display mode. Further, the first individual hold display unit 36 displays that the first special hold number = 3, while the second individual hold display unit 37 displays that the second special hold number = 2. The

  In this state, the player can recognize that the total number of special holds = 5 from only the display contents of the total hold display unit 38, while the breakdown of the first special game and the second special game, The hold order cannot be easily recognized. On the other hand, the player can recognize the number of special holds from the display contents of the individual hold display sections 36 and 37 for each special game. However, it is difficult for the player to recognize the order in which the first special game and the second special game are held even if the display contents of the hold display units 36 to 38 are combined.

  FIG. 8C shows a situation where the second special game is newly held in the hold order 6 and the hold information in the second specific display mode is displayed. In this state, the sixth display unit 38f is newly turned on, and the hold information is displayed in the second specific display mode. Further, the first individual hold display unit 36 displays that the first special hold number = 3, while the second individual hold display unit 37 displays that the second special hold number = 3. The

  In this state, the player can recognize that the total number of special hold = 6 from only the display contents of the total hold display unit 38, while the breakdown of the first special game and the second special game, The hold order cannot be easily recognized. On the other hand, the player can recognize the number of special holds from the display contents of the individual hold display sections 36 and 37 for each special game. However, it is difficult for the player to recognize the order in which the first special game and the second special game are held even if the display contents of the hold display units 36 to 38 are combined.

  FIG. 8D shows a situation where the first special game of the holding order 1 is newly started. In this state, the total hold display section 38 updates the display position (display section) of each hold information being displayed as if the hold order has been raised one by one, as indicated by the arrows in the figure. In this state, the sixth display portion 38f is turned off. Further, the first individual hold display unit 36 displays that the first special hold number = 2, while the second individual hold display unit 37 displays that the second special hold number = 3. The

  In this state, the player can recognize that the total number of special holds = 5 from only the display contents of the total hold display unit 38, while the breakdown of the first special game and the second special game, The hold order cannot be easily recognized. On the other hand, the player can recognize the number of special holds from the display contents of the individual hold display sections 36 and 37 for each special game. However, it is difficult for the player to recognize the order in which the first special game and the second special game are held even if the display contents of the hold display units 36 to 38 are combined.

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The player can recognize the total number of the number of the first special game being held and the number of the second special game being held by the total hold display unit 38. Furthermore, the player can distinguish and recognize the number of the first special game being held and the number of the second special game being held by the individual hold display units 36 and 37. Therefore, it is possible to accurately recognize information related to the special game that is on hold, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) In the total hold display unit 38, the player can be entertained by a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold information. Further, even when the display mode of the hold information is changed in the combined hold display unit 38, the number of the first special game being held and the number of the second special game being held by the individual hold display units 36 and 37 are used. Can be distinguished. For this reason, it is possible to accurately recognize information related to the special game being held, while enjoying the hold change effect.

  (3) In the combined hold display unit 38, the hold information indicating the first special game and the hold information indicating the second special game can be displayed in a display mode including the same identification unit. This makes it easy to recognize the total number. On the other hand, in the individual hold display units 36 and 37, the number of the first special game and the number of the second special game can be distinguished and displayed in a recognizable manner. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize information regarding the special game being held.

  (4) In particular, in this embodiment, the hold information indicating the first special game and the hold information indicating the second special game can be displayed in completely the same display mode, so the total number of each special game Can be made easier to recognize.

  (5) The total hold display unit 38 displays the display position for the total number of the hold upper limit number (first upper limit number) of the first special game and the hold upper limit number (second upper limit number) of the second special game. There are parts 38a-38h. Each of the display units 38a to 38h can display either the hold information indicating the first special game being held or the hold information indicating the second special game being held. Therefore, the player simply determines the number of the hold information displayed on the combined hold display unit 38 without considering which display unit 38a to 38h displays the hold information indicating which special game is displayed. As long as the number is counted, it is possible to recognize the total number of the number of the first special game being held and the number of the second special game being held. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize information regarding the special game being held.

  (6) The total hold display unit 38 can recognize the order in which the special game being held is executed, while the individual hold display units 36 and 37 have the number of the first special game being held and the second pending game. Since the number of special games can be recognized, the number of pending special games and the order in which they are executed can be easily recognized.

  (7) Since the specific display mode used for the hold change effect is the same display mode for both the first special game and the second special game, the special game is changed from the display mode even in a situation where the hold change effect is performed. The type of can be difficult to recognize.

  (8) In this embodiment, the holding order of the first special game and the second special game is random. Therefore, while it is possible to clearly recognize the hold order in the combined hold display unit 38, it is difficult to recognize whether the next special game is the first special game or the second special game. Therefore, it is possible to give pleasure to predict the type of special game to be executed next.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. In the following description, the same configurations and the same controls as those of the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is simplified or omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game ball distribution mechanism 50. The distribution mechanism 50 includes a first start winning opening 51. The first start winning opening 51 is open below the effect display device 25 in the game area 21 and at the same position as the first starting winning opening 26 in the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the distribution mechanism 50 is a passage that receives a game ball that has entered from the first start winning opening 51 and includes a branch passage 52 that branches into two. Yes. The distribution mechanism 50 includes a first entrance 53 in one of the branch passages 52 and a second entrance 54 in the other passage.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first entrance 53. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage for discharging a game ball that has entered the first entrance 53 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third start sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball that has entered the second entrance 54. For example, the third start sensor is provided in a passage for discharging game balls that have entered the second entrance 54 to the outside of the machine. The third start sensor may be a dedicated sensor at the second entrance 54 or may be shared with the second start sensor SE2.

  The distribution mechanism 50 includes a distribution member 55 as a distribution unit at a branch point 52 a in the branch passage 52. The allocating member 55 alternately distributes the game balls entered from the first start winning opening 51 one by one into the passage on the first entrance 53 side and the passage on the second entrance 54 side. Is configured to be possible.

  The distribution member 55 is rotatably disposed within a range of a predetermined angle around the rotation shaft 55a. The distribution member 55 includes a holding portion 55d having two holding areas 55b and 55c that can hold a game ball. When the game ball is held in one of the holding areas 55b and 55c, the distribution member 55 is rotated about the rotation shaft 55a by the weight of the game ball, and the first entrance port 53 and the second entrance port The game ball can be held in the other of the holding areas 55b and 55c.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the game ball is held in the holding area 55b, the distribution member 55 rotates counterclockwise due to the weight of the game ball, which is shown in FIG. 10B. As described above, the game balls are distributed to the first entrance 53. Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the game ball is held in the holding area 55c, the distribution member 55 is rotated clockwise by the weight of the game ball, and as shown in FIG. The game balls are distributed to the second entrance 54.

  In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is configured to make an affirmative determination even when a detection signal is input from the third start sensor in the process of step S106 of the special symbol input process.

  According to this embodiment, when a game ball enters from the first start winning opening 51, the start condition for the first special game and the start condition for the second special game are satisfied alternately. That is, in this embodiment, the execution is put on hold in the hold order in which the first special game and the second special game are alternately mainly in the low base state. Note that in the high base state, the game balls are likely to win the second start winning opening 27, and therefore, the holding order of the first special game and the second special game is likely to be random compared to the low base state. Become.

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (7) in the first embodiment.
(9) Since the first special game and the second special game are liable to be alternately held, the first special hold number and the second special hold number are increased evenly, and as a result, the maximum of the total special hold number You can easily reach the number. For this reason, it is possible to easily perform the hold change effect across a large number of special games, and to improve the interest of the player who expects a big hit.

For example, the embodiment described above may be changed to another embodiment as follows.
As shown in FIG. 11, some or all of the holding display units 36 to 38 may be configured as the same display device. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to display the first special reservation number, the second special reservation number, and the combined special reservation number in the effect display device 25 that is a liquid crystal display. In this case, the individual hold display units 36 and 37 and the combined hold display unit 38 (display units 38a to 38h) may be set as a part of the display area of the effect display device 25. A predetermined image is displayed as the hold information on each of the display units 38a to 38h. As described above, the first display unit and the second display unit may be configured as the same display device, or may be configured as different display devices.

The individual hold display units 36 and 37 may be liquid crystal displays or 7-segment display devices, and may display the first special hold number and the second special hold number with Arabic numerals.
-You may change the display mode of the pending | holding information in the total pending | holding display part 38. FIG. For example, the shape of the display units 38a to 38h may be a star shape or a quadrangle, and may have a predetermined pattern. Further, the display units 38a to 38h do not necessarily have the same shape, pattern, and color, and some or all of them may be different. That is, the display units 38a to 38h only need to be shared by the display of the hold information indicating the first special game and the display of the hold information indicating the second special game.

  The display mode of the hold information on the display units 38a to 38h may be different between the first special game and the second special game within a range (substantially the same range) that the player can recognize as the same. For example, the display mode of the hold information indicating the first special game and the display mode of the hold information indicating the second special game are the same in at least one of the shapes, patterns, colors, and emission colors of the display units 38a to 38h. If it is. That is, the display mode of the hold information indicating the first special game and the display mode of the hold information indicating the second special game may be configured to include the same identification unit.

  The display units 38a to 38h may not display the first special game and the second special game without distinguishing them. For example, in the low base state, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the hold information in the first special game and the second special game in the same manner and displays them without distinction, while in the high base state The hold information may be displayed differently between the first special game and the second special game and displayed separately. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a may display the hold information in the same manner for the first special game and the second special game only for the specific display mode, and display them without distinction.

The hold display units 36 to 38 may not be arranged in the center accessory 23. The hold display units 36 to 38 may be arranged in a distributed manner on the game board 20.
-You may change the arrangement | positioning position of the display parts 38a-38h. The display units 38a to 38h do not need to be arranged in a line, and may be arranged in a distributed manner on the game board 20.

  The main control CPU 40a may pre-determine the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot), the type of variation pattern, and the presence / absence of a reach effect in the processes of steps S105 and S110. The main control CPU 40a may output a prefetch command that can identify the results of these prior determinations, and the sub control CPU 41a may perform a hold change effect based on the prefetch command.

The display mode of the hold information may be changed once or a plurality of times in a period from when the special game is put on hold until it is executed (digested).
-The predetermined condition that triggers the hold change effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the pending change effect may be executable when a lottery performed when a predetermined variation pattern is determined is won. That is, the hold change effect may not be performed based on the prefetch command.

-The hold change effect may be omitted.
-The type of jackpot may be changed between the first special game and the second special game. For example, in the case of the second special game, the main control CPU 40a may be configured to easily determine an advantageous jackpot as compared to the case of the first special game. For example, the advantage level of the jackpot may be varied depending on the upper limit number of round games in the jackpot game and the presence / absence of a high probability state and a high base state after the jackpot game ends.

-There may be one type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) or three or more types.
The second special game may be executed with priority over the first special game. In this case, the main control CPU 40a causes the second special game to be executed on condition that the second special hold number is 1 or more. The main control CPU 40a may execute the first special game on the condition that the second special hold number is 0 and the first special hold number is 1 or more.

  The number of specific display modes may be one, or three or more. Moreover, the display mode employed as the specific display mode can be changed as appropriate, for example, by changing the emission color to rainbow or blue.

The main control CPU 40a may control a part or all of the hold display units 36 to 38.
The upper limit number (first upper limit number) of the first special reservation number and the upper limit number (second upper limit number) of the second special reservation number may be changed.

The special game may be displayed on the effect display device 25. In this case, the effect game may not be displayed.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a single control board that integrates the functions of the main control board 40 and the sub-control board 41. Further, the function of the main control board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The main control CPU 40a, the main control ROM 40b, and the main control RAM 40c may be configured as a one-chip microcomputer.
The function of the sub control board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 25, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 16, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 17. You may further provide the overall board which controls a board group centrally. The sub control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The following technical idea can be understood from the above-described embodiment.
(A) Each display position of the first display means is associated with the order in which the game on hold is executed, and the first display means is displayed every time the game is executed. The display position of each hold information is updated.

  (B) The first game and the second game are executed in the order in which they are put on hold, and the first display means is configured so that each game has the hold information indicating the held game separately. Recognize the pending order.

  10 ... Pachinko machines (game machines), 22a ... first special symbol display unit (first game execution means), 22b ... second special symbol display unit (second game execution means), 35 ... production hold display unit, 36 ... 1st individual hold display part (2nd display means), 37 ... 2nd individual hold display part (2nd display means), 38 ... Total hold display part (1st display means), 38a-38h ... Display part (display) Position), 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU.

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First game execution means for executing a first game using a first symbol, and second game execution means for executing a second game using a second symbol, the first game and the second game In gaming machines that can hold the execution of
A first display unit for recognizing and displaying a total number of the number of the first game on hold and the number of the second game on hold ;
A second display unit for recognizing and displaying the number of the first game on hold and the number of the second game on hold ,
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state ,
The first display unit is configured to be able to display hold information indicating the first game being held and hold information indicating the second game being held, and the first display unit is configured to display the hold information depending on the number of hold information being displayed. The total number is recognizable,
In the first gaming state, the first display unit has the same display mode of the hold information in the first game and the second game, while in the second gaming state, the first game and the second game A game machine, wherein the display mode of the hold information is different from that of the second game . First game execution means for executing a first game using a first symbol, and second game execution means for executing a second game using a second symbol, the first game and the second game In gaming machines that can hold the execution of
A first display unit for recognizing and displaying a total number of the number of the first game on hold and the number of the second game on hold;
A second display unit for distinguishably displaying the number of the first game on hold and the number of the second game on hold,
The first display unit and the second display unit are provided in different display devices,
The first display unit is configured to be able to display hold information indicating the first game being held and hold information indicating the second game being held, and the first display unit is configured to display the hold information depending on the number of hold information being displayed. The total number is recognizable,
The first display unit can execute a hold change effect with the display mode of the hold information as a specific display mode, and when the hold information is set as the specific display mode, the display mode of the hold information with the specific display mode Is different between the first game and the second game, and the display mode of the hold information that is not the specific display mode is different between the first game and the second game. Gaming machine. First game execution means for executing a first game using a first symbol, and second game execution means for executing a second game using a second symbol, the first game and the second game In gaming machines that can hold the execution of
A first display unit for recognizing and displaying a total number of the number of the first game on hold and the number of the second game on hold;
A second display unit for distinguishably displaying the number of the first game on hold and the number of the second game on hold,
The first display unit and the second display unit are provided in the same display device,
The first display unit is configured to be able to display hold information indicating the first game being held and hold information indicating the second game being held, and the first display unit is configured to display the hold information depending on the number of hold information being displayed. The total number is recognizable,
The first display unit can execute a hold change effect with the display mode of the hold information as a specific display mode, and when the hold information is set as the specific display mode, the display mode of the hold information with the specific display mode Is different between the first game and the second game, and the display mode of the hold information that is not the specific display mode is different between the first game and the second game. Gaming machine .

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