JP7250306B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game machine (pachinko machine) in which games are played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board.

2. Description of the Related Art A game machine is known in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board. In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined granting condition is established, a privilege is granted to the player. For example, when a game ball enters a starting hole provided in the game area, the identification information (such as special symbols) is variably displayed, and the identification information is stopped in a specific manner (such as a big hit symbol). There is a gaming machine that performs a specific game (for example, a jackpot game, etc.) in which a variable ball entrance is in a ball-enterable state.

Among such gaming machines, there are gaming machines having a function of setting performance (so-called setting change function). That is, when a setting operation (an operation for changing a so-called setting) is performed by a game hall attendant, one of a plurality of types of performance (for example, a plurality of types of performance with different possibilities of granting benefits) is selected. There are game machines that have a function to set two performances (so-called setting change function). In such a gaming machine, a game progresses based on set performance (performance being set) (Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-200903 A

However, the game machine having the function of setting performance (so-called setting change function) as described above is a well-known technique for general players, and there is a problem that it is not possible to sufficiently increase the interest in the game.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and is a gaming machine having a function of setting performance (so-called setting change function), which is capable of increasing the enjoyment of the game with respect to this function. intended to provide

In order to solve at least part of the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. i.e.
A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
performance storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance of the gaming machine;
performance setting means for setting one performance out of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by an attendant of the game hall;
a game progressing means for progressing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means;
with
It is possible to display a payout number image capable of suggesting the number of payouts, which is the number of game balls paid out in a predetermined period,
By displaying an image suggesting a number different from the actual payout number as the payout number image, it is possible to suggest the performance set by the performance setting means to the player.
It is characterized by

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
performance storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance of the gaming machine;
performance setting means for setting one performance out of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by an attendant of the game hall;
a game progressing means for progressing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means;
with
It is possible to display a payout number image capable of suggesting the number of payouts, which is the number of game balls paid out in a predetermined period,
The performance set by the performance setting means can be suggested to the player by subtracting the number suggested by the payout number image.
You can do it.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
performance storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance of the gaming machine;
performance setting means for setting one performance out of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by an attendant of the game hall;
a game progressing means for progressing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means;
with
It is possible to display a payout number image capable of suggesting the number of payouts, which is the number of game balls paid out in a predetermined period,
The performance set by the performance setting means can be suggested to the player at the display position of the payout number image.
You can do it.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
performance storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance of the gaming machine;
performance setting means for setting one performance out of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by an attendant of the game hall;
a game progressing means for progressing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means;
Decorative pattern display means for variably displaying a plurality of decorative patterns;
a specific game executing means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where a ball can be entered when the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination;
with
It is possible to suggest the performance set by the performance setting means to the player in the changing direction of the plurality of decorative symbols.
You can do it.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
performance storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance of the gaming machine;
performance setting means for setting one performance out of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by an attendant of the game hall;
a game progressing means for progressing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means;
Decorative pattern display means for variably displaying a plurality of decorative patterns;
a specific game executing means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where a ball can be entered when the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination;
with
The performance set by the performance setting means can be suggested to the player in the order in which the plurality of decorative symbols start the variable display.
You can do it.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
performance storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance of the gaming machine;
performance setting means for setting one performance out of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by an attendant of the game hall;
a game progressing means for progressing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means;
Acquired information storage means for acquiring acquired information based on detection of a game ball;
identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means;
a specific game executing means for executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state in which a ball can be entered based on the identification information being displayed in a specific mode;
with
it is possible to display a relevant image indicating that the identification information is being displayed in a variable manner in the relevant image display area;
It is possible to execute a relevant image movement effect for moving the relevant image to the outside of the relevant image display area,
When the performance set by the performance setting means is more advantageous for the player, the image movement effect for the relevant image is more likely to be executed.
You can do it.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
performance storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance of the gaming machine;
performance setting means for setting one performance out of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by an attendant of the game hall;
a game progressing means for progressing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means;
Acquired information storage means for acquiring acquired information based on detection of a game ball;
identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means;
a specific game executing means for executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state in which a ball can be entered based on the identification information being displayed in a specific mode;
with
It is possible to display a pending image in a pending image display area indicating that the acquired information whose variable display of the identification information is pending is stored in the acquired information storage means,
It is possible to execute a pending image movement effect for moving the pending image to the outside of the pending image display area,
When the performance set by the performance setting means is more advantageous for the player, the pending image movement effect is more likely to be executed.
You can do it.

According to the present invention, in a gaming machine having a function of setting performance (so-called setting change function), the game interest related to this function can be enhanced.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment. It is an explanatory view showing the board surface configuration of the game board of the present embodiment. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine of the embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a segment display section of the embodiment; It is an explanatory diagram showing the number of round games in the jackpot game of the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state after the jackpot game completion of a present Example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating display contents of the effect display device 41 of the embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the game control processing performed by CPU of the main control board of a present Example. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a variation pattern selection table of the embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing types of variation pattern selection tables of the present embodiment; It is a flowchart which shows the production|presentation control processing performed by CPU of the sub-control board of a present Example. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing processing corresponding to a received command of the CPU of the sub-control board of the embodiment; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing configurable performances of the embodiment; FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing how the "number of consecutive game payouts" of the present embodiment is indicated; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing how the "performance being set" is suggested by using the suggestion mode of the "number of consecutive game payouts" of the present embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing how the "performance being set" is suggested by using the suggestion mode of the "number of consecutive game payouts" of the present embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which shows the 5th form of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the "relevant image" of a present Example and a "reservation image" are displayed. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing a “storage status reflection area” of a RAM 223 of a sub-control board 220 of this embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the processing for displaying the “holding image” of the embodiment; It is explanatory drawing which shows the big-hit expectation degree corresponding to the color of the "relevant image" of a present Example, and a "holding image." FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing Modification 6;

In order to clarify the content of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of the type called "seven machine" or "digi-pachi" will be described. In the embodiments, unless otherwise specified, the right side of the pachinko machine is referred to as "right" and the left side as "left".

Also, the following examples will be described in the following order.
A. Equipment configuration of pachinko machine:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
A-2. Game board configuration:
A-3. Control circuit configuration:
B. Game content:
C. Game control processing:
D. Production control processing:
E. Performance setting function:
F. Performance suggestive features:
F-1. Utilization of suggested payout modes:
F-1-1. Suggestion mode of payout amount:
F-1-2. Indication of performance during configuration (first form):
F-2. Indication of performance during configuration (second form):
F-3. Performance suggestions during configuration (third form):
F-4. Indication of performance during configuration (fourth form):
F-5. Indication of performance during configuration (fifth form):
G. Variant:
G-1. Modification 1 (use of reach effect mode):
G-2. Modification 2 (use of variable display mode):
G-3. Modification 3 (use of stop display frequency of specific symbols):
G-4. Modification 4 (use of display mode of held image):
G-4-1. Image for:
G-4-2. Pending image:
G-4-3. Use of display mode of held images:
G-5. Modification 5 (Utilization of the display mode of the relevant image):
G-6. Modification 6 (suggestion timing):

A. Equipment configuration of pachinko machine:
A-1. Configuration of the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front face of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is rotatably supported with respect to the middle frame 3 . A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (opened) toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3, The game board 20 is exposed. One end (left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is rotatably supported with respect to the body frame 2 . The body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1 .

A window portion 4a is formed in a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted in the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize the game area of the game board 20 arranged on the far side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). A small window portion 4c is formed in the lower right portion of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted in the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize the segment display portion of the game board 20 arranged on the far side through the small window portion 4c (transparent plate 4d). Although the details will be described later, the segment display section is a display section that displays game-related information by combining a plurality of LEDs.

An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right portion of the peripheral portion of the window portion 4a, and a left side lamp is provided on the left portion of the peripheral portion of the window portion 4a. A lamp 5c is provided. Upper speakers 6a are provided above and to the left and right of the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, and lower speakers 6b are provided on the lower front surface of the body frame 2. As shown in FIG. These upper lamp 5a, right side lamp 5b, left side lamp 5c, upper speaker 6a, and lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance the effect of the game.

An upper plate portion 7 is provided below the window portion 4a in the front frame 4. As shown in FIG. In the upper plate portion 7, game balls lent out via a card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1 are stored. In addition, a lower plate portion 8 is provided below the upper plate portion 7, and a game ball lent out exceeding the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 and a game ball paid out exceeding the capacity of the upper plate portion 7 are used. A ball is stored.

A firing handle 9 is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4 . A rotation shaft of the firing handle 9 is connected to a firing device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the far side of the firing handle 9 . Game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied to the launcher unit 261 . When the player rotates the shooting handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the shooting device unit 261, the shooting motor built in the shooting device unit 261 rotates, and the game ball is shot with the force corresponding to the rotation angle. be.

In addition, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided on the edge of the upper plate portion 7, and on the left side of the lower plate portion 8, the player presses and rotates (rotates). jog shuttle 10b is provided. These effect buttons 10a and jog shuttle 10b are both effect operation units (operation units) operated by the player, and when they are operated by the player when a predetermined condition is established, a predetermined game effect is performed.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the board configuration of the game board 20. As shown in FIG. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3 . As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed in the center of the game board 20 . A game ball shot from the shooting device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) passes between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23, is released to the game area 21, and flows down the game area 21 from above. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a of the front frame 4, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 is also visually recognized by the player through the window portion 4a.

Approximately in the center of the game area 21, there is provided an effect opening 40, which is an opening with decorations on the peripheral edge, and behind the effect opening 40, a effect display composed of a liquid crystal display is provided. A device 41 is provided. Various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 41 , and the player can view the display screen of the effect display device 41 through the effect opening 40 .

Below the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) in the game area 21, there is a first start port 24 which is a start port in which the size of the entrance is unchanged (constant) and a game ball can always enter. is provided. A game ball entering the first starting port 24 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A passage inside the first starting hole 24 is provided with a first starting hole sensor 24s (see FIG. 3), which can detect a game ball entering the first starting hole 24. FIG.

In addition, below the first starter opening 24 in the game area 21, a second starter opening 25, which is a ball entry opening (starter opening) in which the possibility of entering a game ball changes, is provided. That is, the second starting port 25 is provided with an opening/closing door 26 that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 26 stands substantially upright, and the game ball cannot enter (or is difficult to enter). and an open state in which the opening/closing door 26 rotates toward the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and a game ball can be entered (or is easily entered). FIG. 2 shows a state in which the second starting port 25 is in an open state. A game ball entering the second starting port 25 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A passage inside the second starting hole 25 is provided with a second starting hole sensor 25s (see FIG. 3), and a game ball entering the second starting hole 25 can be detected.

In addition, in the game area 21, a normal symbol operation gate 27 is provided on the right side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41), and inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, passage of the game ball is detected. A gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) is provided.

Also, on the right side of the first starting hole 24 in the game area 21, there is provided a big winning hole 28 (variable ball entry hole) having a substantially rectangular shape and a large opening. The big winning opening 28 is provided with an opening/closing door 29 that can be rotated in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, and the opening/closing door 29 stands substantially upright and is in a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter, and the opening/closing door 29 is in the pachinko machine. 1 and can be changed to an open state (enterable state) in which a game ball can be entered by rotating to the front side. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the big winning opening 28 is in an open state. A game ball that enters the big winning hole 28 is led to the back side of the game board 20 through a passage provided inside. A large winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3) is provided in the passage inside the large winning opening 28, and can detect a game ball entering the large winning opening 28. FIG.

In addition, in the vicinity of each game device described above, there are provided a general ball entrance 30 through which game balls can enter, a windmill-shaped wheel 31 that affects the downflow path of game balls, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown). It is In addition, two out ports 33 are provided at the lower left and lower right of the second start port 25 at the bottom of the game area 21, and the above-described first start port 24, second start port 25, A game ball that has not entered either the special winning hole 28 or the general ball entry hole 30 is discharged from the out hole 33 to the back side of the game board 20.例文帳に追加

A game ball that flows down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (the effect display device 41) can enter the first start port 24 described above. On the other hand, game balls that flow down the area on the right side of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) can enter the second starting port 25, the normal symbol operation gate 27, and the big winning port 28 ( or passable). Below, the shooting of the game ball so as to flow down the area on the left side of the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) is also expressed as "left hitting", and the effect opening 40 (effect display device 41) It is also expressed as "right hitting" to shoot a game ball so as to flow down the area on the right side of. Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, when a game ball enters any one of the first start hole 24, the second start hole 25, and the general ball entry hole 30, three game balls are delivered to the player. When the game balls are put out and enter the big winning hole 28, 10 game balls are put out to the player.

A segment display section 50 for displaying game-related information by a combination of LEDs is provided on the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20 . The segment display portion 50 is visually recognized by the player through a small window portion 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. FIG. Details of the contents displayed on the segment display section 50 will be described later in the "B. Contents of game" column.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment. As illustrated, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards, various boards, relay terminal boards, and the like. Specifically, a main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, a sub-control board 220 that controls the performance of the game, and an image display and audio output under the control of the sub-control board 220. An image and sound control board 230 responsible for such control, a lamp control board 226 responsible for controlling the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, and a payout control board 240 responsible for controlling the rental and payout of game balls, It is composed of a launch control board 260 that controls the launch of game balls. These control boards include CPUs (CPUs 201, 221, 231, etc. in FIG. 3) that execute various logic operations and calculation operations, and ROMs (ROMs 202, 222 in FIG. 3) that store various programs and data executed by the CPUs. , 232, etc.), a RAM (203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which the CPU stores temporary data when executing a program, an input/output circuit, etc. Various peripheral LSIs are interconnected by buses. It is

The main control board 200 includes a first starting hole sensor 24s that detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 24, a second starting hole sensor 25s that detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 25, A big winning hole sensor 28s for detecting a game ball entering the big winning hole 28, a gate sensor 27s for detecting a game ball passing through a normal symbol operation gate, and the like are connected. When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 receives a game ball detection signal from the first start sensor 24s, the second start sensor 25s, the big winning sensor 28s, the gate sensor 27s, etc., the detection signal is input. A command corresponding to the sensor that has been sent to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, the launch control board 260, and the like.

In addition, the main control board 200 includes a starting port solenoid 26m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 26 provided in the second starting port 25 (for opening and closing the second starting port 25). Also, the large winning opening solenoid 29m for opening and closing the opening/closing door 29 provided in the large winning opening 28 (for opening and closing the large winning opening 28), the segment display unit 50, etc. are connected. It is The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits drive signals to the starting solenoid 26m, the big win solenoid 29m, and the segment display section 50, thereby controlling these operations.

An image/audio control board 230 , a lamp control board 226 , and an effect operation board 228 are connected to the sub control board 220 . When receiving various commands from the main control board 200, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 analyzes the contents of the commands and performs game effects according to the contents. That is, to the image/audio control board 230, a command for designating an output image or an output sound is transmitted. A game effect is performed by transmitting a command designating the light emission pattern of the various lamps 5a to 5c. Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 detects the player's operation on the effect button 10a or the jog shuttle 10b (the effect operation units 10a and 10b) via the effect operation board 228, the game effect corresponding to the operation is generated. conduct.

The image/audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234 , an image ROM 236 and an audio ROM 237 in addition to a CPU 231 , a ROM 232 and a RAM 233 . Also, the effect display device 41, the amplifier board 224 for amplifying the sound, and the like are connected to the image/audio control board 230. FIG.

Upon receiving a command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data, moving image data, etc.) used for displaying the instructed image from the image ROM 236 to generate an image and outputs it to the display screen of the effect display device 41 . When the CPU 231 of the image/audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it reads the voice data corresponding to the command from the voice ROM 237, and outputs the voice based on the voice data via the amplifier board 224. The sound is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as "various speakers 6a and 6b").

The payout control board 240 is connected to a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper tray 7, a card unit 242 provided in parallel with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, this signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240 . The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 while communicating data with the payout control board 240 to lend the game balls. Also, when a payout command instructing the payout of game balls is received from the main control board 200, the payout motor 243 is driven to put out the game balls.

A launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240. The launch control board 260 includes a launch motor 262 for launching game balls and detects that the player touches the launch handle 9. A launcher unit 261 having a touch switch 263 or the like is connected. When the shooting control board 260 detects that the player is touching the shooting handle 9 via the touch switch 263, the shooting control board 260 drives the shooting motor 262 to shoot the game ball with strength according to the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9. to fire.

B. Game content:
In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the game progresses as follows. When the shooting handle 9 is rotated while the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied one by one to the shooting device unit 261, and are shown in FIG. It is launched to the game area 21 described above. Since the strength of hitting the game ball corresponds to the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9, the player can change the rotation angle of the shooting handle 9 to make the game ball flow down to a desired area. For example, the game ball is shot so as to flow down the left area of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) (left hitting), or the right of the performance opening 40 (performance display device 41) It is possible to shoot a game ball so that it flows down the other area (right hit).

<Variable display of special symbols>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2 , a game ball struck left can enter the first starting hole 24 . When a left-handed game ball enters the first start hole 24 and the entered game ball is detected by the first start hole sensor 24s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a jackpot judgment random number, which will be described later) is acquired. Then, based on the judgment random number, a big hit judgment is made to judge whether the game is a big hit or not. Then, based on the result of this big hit determination, the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "first special symbol") is variably displayed and then stopped. Also, as described above with reference to FIG. When a right-handed game ball enters the second starting hole 25 and the entering game ball is detected by the second starting hole sensor 25s, a predetermined judgment random number (such as a jackpot judgment random number to be described later) is obtained. Then, based on the judgment random number, a big hit judgment is made to judge whether the game is a big hit or not. Then, based on the result of the big hit determination, the second special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "second special symbol") is variably displayed and then stopped. Here, the first special figure and the second special figure will be explained.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display section 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display section 50 is provided on the lower right side of the game area 21 on the game board 20 (see FIG. 2), and the player can view the segment display through the small window 4c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 4. Part 50 is visible. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display unit 52 for displaying the second special figure. Eight LEDs are arranged in each of these display units. The first special figure and the second special figure (hereinafter collectively referred to as "special symbols" unless they are particularly distinguished) are displayed by switching the LED that lights out of the eight LEDs in each display unit. A variable display is performed, and a stop display is performed by lighting a predetermined LED out of the eight LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, 101 types of symbols including jackpot symbols 1 to 100 and winning symbols 101 can be stopped and displayed as the first special symbols, and jackpot symbols 201 to 300 and winning symbols can be displayed as the second special symbols. 101 kinds of symbols of 301 can be stopped and displayed. In addition, the types of these symbols can be identified by the difference in the combination of lit LEDs. If the result of the big hit determination based on the game ball entering the first start port 24 (hereinafter also referred to as "big hit determination for the first special figure") is a big hit, the first special figure is the big hit symbol 1 ~ 100 is stop-displayed, and if the result of the big hit determination with respect to the first special symbol is a loss, the first special symbol is stopped-displayed with a symbol 101 that is a loss. Also, if the result of the big hit determination based on the game ball entering the second start port 25 (hereinafter also referred to as "big hit determination for the second special symbol") is a big hit, the second special symbol is the big hit symbol. Any one of 201 to 300 is stopped and displayed, and if the result of the big hit determination for the second special figure is out, the second special figure is off and is stopped in the symbol 301. - 特許庁After the special pattern (first special pattern or second special pattern) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern or a losing pattern, the pattern is kept displayed in a stopped state until a predetermined time elapses in order to confirm the stopped and displayed pattern. Display to be maintained (hereinafter also referred to as “fixed display”) is performed. In the following, the game from when the special symbol starts the variable display to when the variable display ends with the lapse of a predetermined variable time and until the special symbol is fixedly displayed as a big hit symbol or a lost symbol, that is, one time The game until the result of the variable display is obtained is also expressed as "symbol variation game".

<Jackpot game>
When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stop-displayed in any one of the jackpot symbols, a jackpot game is started in which a round game in which the jackpot 28 is opened is performed a plurality of times. As described above with reference to FIG. 2, since a right-handed game ball can enter the big winning hole 28, right-handed hitting is performed during the big win game.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of round games in one big win game differs depending on the type of the stopped and displayed big win symbols. That is, as shown in FIG. 5(a), when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with jackpot symbols 1 to 50 (with a probability of 50% when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot pattern) , When a 4-round jackpot game is performed in which 4 round games are performed, and the first special pattern is stopped and displayed with jackpot patterns 51 to 90 (40 when the first special pattern is stopped and displayed with a jackpot pattern) % probability), a 6-round jackpot game is performed in which 6 round games are performed, and if the 1st special pattern is stopped and displayed with jackpot patterns 91 to 94 (the 1st special pattern is stopped and displayed with a jackpot pattern 4% probability if it is), 7 rounds are played 7 rounds jackpot game is performed, and if the 1st special figure is stopped at the jackpot pattern 95-100 (the 1st special figure is 6% probability when stop-displaying with a jackpot pattern), a 16-round jackpot game is performed in which 16 round games are performed. Also, as shown in FIG. 5(b), when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols 201 to 250 (with a probability of 50% when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbols). When the 4-round jackpot game is performed and the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the jackpot patterns 251 to 290 (40% probability when the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the jackpot pattern), the 6-round jackpot game is played. is performed, and when the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the big hit patterns 291 to 294 (with a probability of 4% when the second special pattern is stopped and displayed with the big hit pattern), 7 rounds of jackpot games are performed, When the second special symbol is stop-displayed with the jackpot symbols 295 to 300 (at a probability of 6% when the second special symbol is stop-displayed with the jackpot pattern), a 16-round jackpot game is performed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one round game ends when 10 game balls enter (10 count) or 30 seconds elapse, so in most cases, one round In the game, 100 (10 counts×10 payouts) game balls are paid out. Therefore, as a matter of course, more game balls are paid out to the player in a jackpot game with a large number of round games than in a jackpot game with a small number of round games. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that a big winning game with a larger number of round games will be played. It should be noted that this can be interpreted as enabling execution of a plurality of jackpot games (specific games) with different degrees of advantage for the player.

During execution of the above-described jackpot game, the round display portion 55 of the segment display portion 50 displays the type of jackpot game being executed (the number of round games played). That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the round display portion 55, and in this round display portion 55, by lighting the left LED among the three LEDs, a 4-round jackpot game is played. is in progress, lighting the middle LED indicates that the 6-round big win game is in progress, and lighting the right LED indicates that the 7-round big win game is in progress. , to indicate that the 16-round jackpot game is being executed by turning on all three LEDs.

<Holding special symbols>
When the game ball enters the first starting hole 24, the big hit determination and the variable display for the first special figure are performed as described above. is not performed immediately after entering the ball, but the obtained judgment random number is temporarily stored as the first special figure reservation. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, big hit determination and variation display of the first special figure are performed based on the stored first special figure reservation. Such a first special figure reservation is stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored first special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number) is displayed in the first special figure reservation display section 53 of the segment display section 50 . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the first special figure reservation display unit 53, and in this first special figure reservation display unit 53, one LED out of the two LEDs Lighting indicates that the number of the first special figure reservations is 1, and lighting two LEDs indicates that the number of the first special figure reservations is 2, blinking one LED By doing so, it indicates that the first special figure reservation number is three, and by blinking the two LEDs, it indicates that the first special figure reservation number is four.

In addition, when the game ball enters the second start hole 25, the big hit determination and the variable display for the second special figure are performed as described above. Instead of being performed immediately after entering the mouth 25, the obtained determination random number is temporarily stored as a second special figure reservation. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, big hit determination and variation display of the second special figure are performed based on the stored second special figure reservation. Such a second special figure reservation is also stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored second special figure reservations (the number of second special figure reservations) is displayed in the second special figure reservation display section 54 of the segment display section 50 . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are also arranged in the second special figure reservation display unit 54, and in this second special figure reservation display unit 54, one LED out of the two LEDs Indicates that the number of the second special figure reservation is 1 by lighting, and indicates that the number of the second special figure reservation is 2 by lighting two LEDs, blinking one LED By doing so, it indicates that the number of the second special figure reservations is three, and by blinking the two LEDs, it indicates that the number of the second special figure reservations is four.

Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the first special symbol reservation and the second special symbol reservation are stored during the variable display of any special symbol, during the fixed display of any special symbol, or during the jackpot game. Even if it is, the big hit determination and the variable display related to these reservations are not performed. Also, when only the first special figure reservation is stored out of the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation, the jackpot determination and the first special figure related to the first stored first special figure reservation Variable display is performed, but when the second special figure reservation is stored, regardless of whether or not the first special figure reservation is stored, the jackpot determination and determination related to the first stored second special figure reservation and Perform the variable display of the second special figure. That is, the second special figure is preferentially displayed over the first special figure (having a so-called second special figure priority variation function). Further, in this specification, when the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively expressed as "special figure reservation".

<Normal pattern fluctuation display, normal pattern per game>
As described above with reference to FIG. 2, the normal symbol actuating gate 27 allows a game ball struck to the right to pass through. When the game ball hit to the right passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27 and is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined judgment random number (normal pattern per judgment random number to be described later) is acquired, and the judgment random number is Based on the normal pattern per decision to determine whether it is per normal pattern or off. Then, based on the result of the normal pattern hit determination, the normal pattern is variably displayed and then stopped. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display portion 50 is provided with a normal pattern display portion 56 for displaying normal symbols, and the normal pattern display portion 56 is provided with two LEDs. The normal pattern is variably displayed by switching which LED among the two LEDs is lit in the normal pattern display unit 56, and is stopped by lighting a predetermined LED among the two LEDs. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two kinds of patterns are stopped as normal patterns: a normal pattern winning pattern in which the left LED of the two LEDs is lit, and a normal pattern out-of-pattern pattern in which the right LED is lit. Displayable. If the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern, the normal pattern will be stopped and displayed with a normal pattern per pattern, and if the result of the normal pattern hit determination is a normal pattern deviation, the normal pattern will be stopped and displayed with a normal pattern deviation. be done. When the normal patterns are stopped and displayed as hit patterns or lost patterns in this way, the stop-displayed state of the patterns is maintained until a prescribed time elapses (fixed display) in order to fix the stopped-displayed patterns. Then, when the normal pattern is stopped and displayed in the normal pattern per pattern, the normal pattern per game is performed in which the second starting port 25 is opened and then closed.

<Holding normal symbols>
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, normal symbol hit determination and normal symbol variation display are performed, but these normal symbol hit determination and variation display are performed immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27. Instead of being performed, the acquired judgment random number is temporarily stored as a normal pattern hold. Then, when a predetermined condition is established, normal pattern hit determination and normal pattern fluctuation display are performed based on the stored normal pattern reservation. Such a normal pattern reservation is also stored with an upper limit of four. The number of stored normal map reservations (the number of normal pattern reservations) is displayed in the general pattern reservation display section 57 of the segment display section 50 . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, two LEDs are arranged in the normal pattern reservation display unit 57, and in this normal pattern reservation display unit 57, one of the two LEDs can be lit. Indicate that the number of normal figure reservations is 1, and by lighting 2 LEDs, it indicates that the number of normal figure reservations is 2, and by blinking 1 LED, the number of normal figure reservations is It shows that there are 3, and it shows that the number of normal figure reservations is 4 by blinking 2 LEDs. In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the normal pattern suspension is stored, if it is not during the variable display of the normal patterns, during the fixed display of the normal patterns, or during the normal pattern winning game, It performs the variable display of the normal pattern hit determination and the normal pattern related to the stored normal pattern reservation.

<Game status>
Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big win determination (also referred to as “big win probability” in this specification) and the entry of the game ball into the second start port 25 A game state related to the ball frequency is appropriately set. Among these, the gaming state related to the jackpot probability is set to "low probability state with low jackpot probability" or "high probability state with jackpot probability higher than low probability state". In addition, the game state related to the frequency of the game ball entering the second start port 25 is "a non-electric support state in which the frequency of the game ball entering the second start port 25 is low" or "to the second start port 25 It is set to an electric support state with a high frequency of entry of game balls.

A setting mode of the game state described above will be described with reference to FIG. Since these game states are set after the jackpot game ends, FIG. 6 also shows the number of times of the round game described above with reference to FIG. In addition, in FIG. 6, the "high probability number" is the number of symbol variation games (variation display of special symbols) that can be executed in a state in which the high probability state is set, and the "power support number" is the number of power It is the number of symbol variation games (variation display of special symbols) that can be executed in the state where the support state is set.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if any jackpot game is performed, the high probability state and the electric support state are set together after the jackpot game is finished, but the number of times of the electric support is the same as that of the jackpot game. It varies depending on the type of the jackpot pattern that triggered the start. That is, as shown in FIGS. 6(a) and 6(b), the high-probability number of times is set to 6 times regardless of which jackpot symbol is stop-displayed. On the other hand, regarding the number of electric sapo, as shown in FIG. If the probability is 45%), it is set to 25 times, and if the 1st special pattern is stopped at jackpot patterns 46 to 50, 51 to 90, 91 to 94 (the 1st special pattern is stopped at the jackpot pattern If it is displayed, it is set to 50 times with a probability of 5% + 40% + 4% = 49%), and if the 1st special pattern is stopped and displayed with a jackpot pattern of 95 to 100 (the 1st special pattern is a jackpot pattern It is set to 100 times (with a probability of 6% if it is stopped). Also, as shown in FIG. 6(b), when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit patterns 201 to 245 (with a probability of 45% when the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit pattern). If it is set to 25 times and the second special figure is stopped at 246 to 250, 251 to 290, 291 to 294 in the jackpot pattern (5% + 40% if the second special figure is stopped in the jackpot pattern) +4% = 49% probability) is set to 50 times, and if the second special figure is stopped with a big hit pattern of 295 to 300 (6% if the second special figure is stopped with a big hit pattern) probability) is set to 100 times.

In addition, when the pattern variation game (variation display of special symbols) is performed 6 times after the high probability number is set to 6 times, the high probability state is terminated, and the low probability state is maintained while the power supply state is set. is set. Further, when the same number of symbol variation games (variation display of special symbols) as the number of times of power support is set after the power support times of 25 times, 50 times and 100 times are set, the power support state is ended, A non-electric support state is set. Since the electric support state is more advantageous than the non-electric support state for the player, the player can be expected to set more electric support times.

Here, the segment display section 50 is provided with an electric support display section 58 that indicates that the electric support state is being set. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, three LEDs are arranged in the power support display unit 58, and when the power support state is being set, the power support state is set by lighting these three LEDs. Indicates that it is inside. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the segment display section 50 is provided with a right-handed display section 59 indicating that a right-handed player is to be hit. During the setting of the electric support state, the frequency of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 25 is high, and the second starting port 25 can enter the game ball struck to the right, so the electric support state is set. It is beneficial for the player to hit right during the middle. In addition, since the game ball hit to the right can enter the big winning hole 28, it is beneficial for the player to hit to the right even during the jackpot game. Therefore, during the setting of the electric support state and during the big hit game, two LEDs arranged in the right hitting display section 59 are turned on to indicate that the right hitting is performed.

<Contents of Display on Effect Display Device 41>
The progress of the game as described above is mainly performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 . In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect of displaying various images on the effect display device 41 is performed in accordance with the progress of the game as described above. Such effects are mainly performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 .

For example, in the effect display device 41, an effect (hereinafter also referred to as "symbol change effect") matching the variation display (symbol variation game) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. That is, in synchronization with the start timing of the variable display (symbol variation game) of the special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol), the effect display device 41 starts variable display of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c. do. After that, the variable display of the decorative designs 41a, 41b, 41c is performed in various manners until the special design variation time elapses. Then, the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is ended in synchronization with the end timing of the variable display of the special symbols (stopped display of the special symbols). The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment can display nine numbers from "1" to "9" as decorative patterns.

FIG. 7(a) conceptually shows how the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed simultaneously. When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the variable display, for example, the left decorative pattern 41a is stopped and displayed first, then the right decorative pattern 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle decorative pattern 41b is stopped and displayed. The combination of the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c stop-displayed on the effect display device 41 is the special symbol (the first 1 special figure or 2nd special figure). For example, when the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed as a jackpot pattern, the three decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c of the effect display device 41 are the same pattern combination (hereinafter also referred to as "double eyes"). ) is displayed. In addition, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a missing symbol, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c are stopped with a symbol combination that is not the same symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "separate eyes"). Is displayed. The decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c that are stopped and displayed are stopped (and are displayed as fixed) until the fixed display time of the special symbols elapses.

Thus, the special symbols displayed in the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52, and the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c displayed in the effect display device 41 have display contents. They correspond to each other, and when the special symbol during variable display is stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols 41a, 41b and 41c are also stopped and displayed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 41 is provided at a position more conspicuous than the first special figure display portion 51 or the second special figure display portion 52 (segment display portion 50). Since the screen is large and the display contents are easy to understand, the player usually plays the game while looking at the screen of the effect display device 41 . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7B, the left decorative pattern 41a stopped and displayed first on the display screen of the effect display device 41 and the right decorative pattern 41c stopped and displayed subsequently were the same pattern. In this case, the middle decorative pattern 41b that is stopped and displayed at the end is also stopped at the same pattern, and the player thinks that "a big win game is about to start," and displays the variable display of the decorative patterns (symbol variation effect). will be watching. In this way, two decorative patterns (decorative patterns excluding one decorative pattern among a plurality of decorative patterns) are stopped at the same pattern (a form that can be doubled), and the last decorative pattern (one decorative pattern) is stopped. The effect performed in the variable display state is called "ready-to-win effect", and it is possible to increase the interest in the game by generating this ready-to-win effect. Incidentally, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that executes the ready-to-win effect can also be regarded as a "ready-to-win effect executing means".

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 41, there is a "reservation image" indicating that the special figure reservation is stored, and special symbols (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c). A "image for the subject" is displayed to indicate that the variable display of the variable display is being performed. The "reserved image" and the "relevant image" will be described later in detail.

C. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as control relating to the progress of the game. The game control process is performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 based on timer interrupts generated at predetermined intervals (for example, every 4 ms). The game progress control processing performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 will be described below according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processing such as initialization processing of the CPU 201, interrupt prohibition processing, and interrupt enable processing are omitted.

<Output processing>
As shown in FIG. 8, when the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 starts the game control process, first, the output process (S100) is performed. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in various processes to be described later. In the output process (S100), various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub-control board 220 controls the performance in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 drives the payout motor 243 to pay out the game balls. becomes.

<Input processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs input processing (S200). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, three game balls are paid out when a game ball enters any one of the first start hole 24, the second start hole 25, and the general ball entry hole 30. When a game ball enters the big winning hole 28, 10 game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the processing of the input process (S200), the sensors that detect these entering balls (the first starting hole sensor 24s, the second starting hole sensor 25s, the big winning hole sensor 28s, etc.) detect the game ball. or not. As a result, when game balls are detected, a payout command indicating the number of game balls to be put out is stored in the above output buffer. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S100).

<Random number update process>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs random number update processing (S300). In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the big hit determination and the normal pattern hit determination are performed based on a predetermined determination random number. Specifically, the big hit determination is performed based on the "big hit determination random number", and the normal pattern hit determination is performed based on the "normal pattern hit determination random number". Further, the variation display of the special symbols in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is performed based on a variation pattern which will be described later, and this variation pattern is selected based on a "variation pattern selection random number". In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, one of the 100 jackpot patterns (jackpot patterns 1 to 100 or jackpot patterns 201 to 300) is stopped and displayed. However, the type of the jackpot pattern is selected based on the "symbol selection random number". These random numbers are updated in the random number update process (S300). These random numbers are updated not only in the random number update process (S300), but also during the period from the end of the game control process to the start of the next game control process (the next timer interrupt). good too. Alternatively, a dedicated circuit for updating random numbers may be provided, and the random numbers may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

<Sensor detection processing for starting port, etc.>
Next, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs a start port sensor detection process (S400). In the sensor detection process (S400) such as the start opening, a process of storing the normal figure reservation, the first special figure reservation, and the second special figure reservation is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 based on the detection result of the gate sensor 27s. As a result, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, it is determined whether or not the number of normal symbol reservations has reached four, which is the upper limit. Then, if the number of normal pattern reservations does not reach 4 pieces, the normal pattern per determination random number is acquired and the general pattern per determination random number is stored as normal pattern reservation. The general pattern reservation is stored in the general pattern reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. In addition, when the game ball has not passed through the normal pattern operation gate 27, or when the normal pattern reservation number has already reached 4 pieces, a new normal pattern reservation is not stored.

After performing the processing related to the memory of the normal pattern reservation in this way, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 24 based on the detection result of the first starting port sensor 24s. As a result, when the game ball enters the first start port 24, it is determined whether or not the number of the first special figure reservation has reached four which is the upper limit. Then, if the number of the first special figure reservations does not reach four, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern selection random number and a pattern selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as the first special figure reservations. The first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified.

Here, the variation display of the first special figure (symbol variation game) is performed based on the big hit determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number, and the symbol selection random number obtained as the first special figure reservation. The performance (symbol variation performance) performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special figure is also performed based on the big hit determination random number, the variation pattern selection random number and the symbol selection random number obtained as the first special figure reservation. Therefore, when the first special figure reservation is stored, even if the fluctuation display based on the first special figure reservation (variation display of special symbols) has not yet started (even if the fluctuation start condition is not satisfied) , It is possible to determine the aspect of the variation display and production based on the first special figure reservation (design variation game and design variation production based on the first special figure reservation). For example, even before the variable display based on the first special figure reservation is performed, whether the big hit design is stopped and displayed when the variable display based on the first special figure reservation is performed (the big hit game It is possible to determine whether or not it will be started), whether or not a ready-to-win effect will be performed, and the like. Such a determination is called a preliminary determination, and in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first special figure reservation is stored, a preliminary determination is made with respect to the first special figure reservation, and the preliminary determination result is obtained. is stored in association with the first special figure reservation. In this way, after storing the first special figure reservation and storing the preliminary judgment result about the first special figure reservation, the preliminary judgment result command indicating the preliminary judgment result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The pre-determination result command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the first special figure reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the first start port 24, or if the number of the first special figure reservations has already reached 4, the new first special figure reservations will not be stored, No judgment is made.

After performing the processing related to the memory of the first special figure reservation in this way, it is then determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting hole 25 based on the detection result of the second starting hole sensor 25s. As a result, when the game ball enters the second start port 25, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation number has reached four, which is the upper limit. Then, if the second special figure reservation number does not reach four, a jackpot determination random number, a fluctuation pattern selection random number and a symbol selection random number are acquired and these random numbers are stored as a second special figure reservation. The second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area secured in the RAM 203 so that the stored order can be identified. After storing the second special figure reservation in this way, the same preliminary determination as described above is performed for the second special figure reservation, and the result of the preliminary determination is stored in association with the second special figure reservation. Thus, after storing the second special figure reservation and storing the preliminary judgment result about the second special figure reservation, the preliminary judgment result command indicating the preliminary judgment result is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The pre-determination result command thus stored in the output buffer is also transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). By doing so, the sub-control board 220 can execute various effects based on the preliminary determination result of the second special figure reservation. In addition, if the game ball has not entered the second start port 25, or if the number of the second special figure reservations has already reached four, the new second special figure reservations are not stored, No judgment is made.

<Normal operation processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs normal operation processing (S500). In this normal action process (S500), a process of displaying the normal symbols in a variable manner and executing a game per normal pattern is performed. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first determines whether or not it is during a game per normal pattern, during variable display of normal patterns, or during fixed display of normal patterns. As a result, if it is neither during the normal pattern per game, during the variable display of the normal patterns, nor during the fixed display of the normal patterns, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern suspension is stored in the above-mentioned normal pattern suspension storage area. . As a result, when the general pattern reservation is stored in the general pattern reservation storage area, the general pattern reservation that is stored first among the general pattern reservations that are stored is read. Then, the read normal pattern reservation, that is, the normal pattern per determination is performed based on the normal pattern per determination random number.

After performing the normal pattern hit determination, it is determined whether the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern hit. As a result, when the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern hit, the normal pattern hit pattern is stored as a pattern (stop pattern) to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal pattern this time. That is, it stores that the left LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display section 56 is lit as a result of the variable display of the normal pattern this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal pattern hit determination is the normal pattern deviation, the normal pattern deviation pattern is stored as a pattern (stopped pattern) to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal pattern this time. That is, it memorizes that the right LED (see FIG. 4) of the normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on as a result of the variable display of the normal pattern this time.

In this way, as a result of the variable display of the normal symbol this time, when the left LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is lit or the right LED of the normal symbol display unit 56 is stored, the normal symbol variation time Set to start variable display of normal symbols. Then, the general pattern reservation that is the target of the general pattern per determination of this time is erased from the general pattern reservation storage area.

The above has explained the processing in the case of none of the normal symbol per game, the normal symbol variable display, and the normal symbol fixed display. On the other hand, when the variable display of the normal symbols is in progress, it is determined whether or not the variable time of the normal symbols during the variable display has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has passed, the normal symbols during variable display are stopped and displayed in a pre-stored manner. That is, when the result of the determination of the per normal pattern is per per normal pattern, the LED on the left of the per normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on (the per pattern of the normal pattern is stopped and displayed), and the result of the per normal pattern determination is out. If it is, the LED on the right of the normal pattern display unit 56 is turned on (the missing pattern is stopped and displayed). When the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the normal symbols is started, so the fixed display time of the normal symbols is set.

The above is a description of the processing when the normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is being displayed in a fixed state, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stopped and displayed (fixed display) this time is a normal pattern winning pattern (lighting of the left LED of the normal pattern display section 56). As a result, when the normal pattern that is stopped and displayed is a pattern per normal pattern, after setting the opening pattern (number of times of opening, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the second start port 25 in the normal pattern per game, normal A per-figure game is started.

In the above, the processing when the normal symbol is being confirmed and displayed has been described. On the other hand, when the normal game is being played, the opening/closing door 26 is operated by controlling the starting port solenoid 26m so that the second starting port 25 is in the open state/closed state in the above-described opening pattern. . And, when the control according to this open pattern is finished, the game per normal pattern is finished.

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state related to the frequency of game balls entering the second starting hole 25 is "game balls entering the second starting hole 25 is set to a non-electrical support state in which the frequency of ball entry is low" or an "electrical support state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second start port 25 is high". Such setting of the non-electrical support state and the electric support state is realized as follows.

That is, compared to the non-electric sapo state, the probability that the result of the normal pattern hit determination will be a normal pattern hit probability (per normal pattern probability) is high, and the normal pattern fluctuation time (normal pattern fluctuation time) is short. , The opening time of the second starting port 25 in the game per normal pattern is set long. Therefore, in the electric support state, compared with the non-electric support state, the second starting port 25 is opened more frequently and the period in which it is in the open state is longer, so the number of game balls to the second starting port 25 is increased. The frequency of entering the ball increases (high frequency state). For example, if the non-electric sapo state is set, set the probability per normal pattern to 1/100 Per normal pattern), set the normal pattern fluctuation time to 20 seconds, and set the opening time of the second start port 25 in the normal pattern per game to 0.3 seconds (0.1 second x 3 times open). On the other hand, if the electric sapo state is set, set the probability of the normal pattern to 99/100 (99/100 of the random numbers that can be Random numbers are per normal pattern), the normal pattern fluctuation time is set to 1 second, and the opening time of the second start port 25 in the normal pattern per game is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds x 3 times open). .

<Special action processing>
The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 then performs special operation processing (S600). In this special operation process (S600), a process of displaying a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) in a variable manner and executing a jackpot game is performed. In other words, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first, during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), during the fixed display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) It is determined whether it is either As a result, if it is neither during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbols, nor during the fixed display of the special symbols, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol reservation is stored in the second special symbol reservation storage area. . As a result, if the second special figure suspension is stored in the second special figure suspension storage area, the first stored second special figure suspension (jackpot judgment random number , variation pattern selection random number, symbol selection random number). Then, the big hit determination is performed based on the big hit determination random number included in the read second special figure reservation.

On the other hand, if the second special figure reservation is not stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, this time it is checked whether the first special figure reservation is stored in the first special figure reservation storage area. to decide. As a result, when the first special figure suspension is stored in the first special figure suspension storage area, the first special figure suspension (jackpot judgment random number , symbol selection random number, variation pattern selection random number). Then, the big hit determination is performed based on the big hit determination random number included in the read first special figure reservation.

Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state related to the probability of being determined to be a big hit (jackpot probability) is a "low probability state with a low jackpot probability" or It is set to a "high probability state where the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state". The setting of such a low-probability state or high-probability state is realized as follows. That is, when the low probability state is set, the first random number among the jackpot determination random numbers that can be obtained as the first special reservation or the second special reservation is a big hit, and the high probability state is set. In this case, the second random number, which is larger than the first number among the jackpot determination random numbers that can be acquired as the first special reserve or the second special reserve, is the big hit. Incidentally, the actual jackpot probability will be described later.

When the big hit determination is performed for the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation in this way, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination is a big hit. As a result, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the variation display of the special symbol of this time (symbol variation game) is based on the symbol selection random number included in the first special symbol reservation or the second special symbol reservation read this time. Select the type of jackpot pattern to be stopped and displayed with . That is, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot patterns 1 to 100 can be stopped and displayed as the first special patterns, and the jackpot patterns 201 to 300 as the second special patterns. can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, when reading the first special figure reservation, refer to the symbol selection table (not shown) in which the symbol selection random number is assigned to the jackpot symbols 1 to 100, and the symbol selection random number read as the first special figure reservation A corresponding jackpot symbol is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the second special figure reservation is read out, referring to the symbol selection table in which the symbol selection random numbers are assigned to the big hit symbols 201 to 300, the jackpot design corresponding to the symbol selection random number read out as the second special figure reservation. is selected as the symbol to be stopped. Incidentally, the symbol selection table is stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in advance.

On the other hand, when the result of the big hit determination is loss, the winning symbol 101 is selected as a symbol to be stopped and displayed when the first special figure reservation is read, and the winning symbol 301 is selected when the second special figure reservation is read. Select as a symbol to stop and display. The jackpot symbols and winning symbols selected as the symbols to be stopped and displayed are stored in the stop symbol storage area secured in the RAM 203 .

After selecting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in this manner, the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) is selected. The fluctuation pattern is the time (fluctuation time) from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop display of the special symbol (first special pattern or second special pattern), and each fluctuation pattern is distinguished from other fluctuation patterns. Information (fluctuation pattern ID) for doing is attached. A variation pattern selection table is referred to in the process of selecting a variation pattern. The variation pattern selection table is, as shown in FIG. 9, a table in which variation pattern selection random numbers are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (variation pattern ID, variation time). In the process of selecting a variation pattern, in such a variation pattern selection table, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern selection random number read as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is determined as the current variation pattern. . Therefore, the probability that each variation pattern is selected is determined by the ratio of the random numbers assigned to each variation pattern among the obtainable variation pattern selection random numbers.

The variation pattern selected in this manner is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 as a variation pattern specification command, which will be described later. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern specification command, it recognizes the variation pattern of the current pattern variation game based on the variation pattern specification command, and executes the pattern variation performance with the performance pattern based on the variation pattern. .

In the process of selecting the variation pattern described above, instead of always referring to the same variation pattern selection table, as shown in FIG. Refer to the variation pattern selection table corresponding to various game progress states such as the game state, the result of the big hit determination, the number of the first special figure suspension and the second special figure suspension stored. By doing so, it is possible to select variation patterns corresponding to various game progress conditions, and thus the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 can execute symbol variation effects with effect patterns corresponding to various game progress conditions. For example, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220, when the result of the big-hit determination is a big win, executes the symbol variation performance of stopping and displaying the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c in doubles after the ready-to-win performance, and the result of the big-hit determination. If it is out of line, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed in separate stitches to execute a symbol variation performance. In addition, when the result of the big hit determination is a loss and a predetermined variation pattern is selected, a ready-to-win effect is performed. Each variation pattern selection table is stored in the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 in advance.

Thus, when the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special symbols of this time are selected and the variation pattern of the variable display of the special symbols of this time is selected, the variable display of the special symbols is started. Then, a variation pattern specification command indicating the variation pattern selected this time is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The variation pattern designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). Also, the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation that is the object of this big hit determination is erased from the first special figure reservation storage area or the second special figure reservation storage area.

The above is a description of the processing performed during the jackpot game, during the variable display of the special symbols (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), and during the fixed display of the special symbols. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being variably displayed, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol being variably displayed has elapsed. As a result, when it is determined that the variable time has elapsed, the special symbols being varied and displayed are stopped and displayed with the symbols stored in advance in the stop symbol storage area (fixed display is started). When the special symbols are stopped and displayed in this way, the fixed display of the special symbols is started, so the fixed display time of the special symbols is set. Then, a fluctuation stop command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The fluctuation stop command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

When the special symbols are being displayed in a fixed state, it is determined whether or not the fixed display time has elapsed. As a result, when the fixed display time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the special pattern stopped and displayed (fixed display) this time is a big winning pattern. As a result, if the stop-displayed special symbol is a missing symbol, it is determined whether or not the high probability state is set, and if the high probability state is set, the high probability count is subtracted once. do. As a result, when the high-probability number becomes 0, the low-probability state is set instead of the high-probability state. Further, it is determined whether or not the electric support state is set, and if the electric support state is set, the number of electric support times is subtracted by one. As a result, when the number of times of electrical support becomes 0, the non-electrical support state is set instead of the electrical support state. When the game state is set in this manner, a game state designation command indicating the set game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, when the stop-displayed special symbol is a big win symbol, the opening pattern (number of openings, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the big winning opening 28 in the big win game is set. As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of round games during the big win game differs depending on the type of the stopped and displayed big win symbols. Therefore, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 is set corresponding to the type of the stopped and displayed big winning symbol. After setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening 28 in this way, the big winning game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . This jackpot game start command also includes information indicating the number of round games in the jackpot game to be started this time. The jackpot game start command stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

On the other hand, when the jackpot game is in progress, the opening/closing door 29 is operated by controlling the jackpot solenoid 29m so that the jackpot 28 is in the open state/closed state according to the opening pattern described above. Then, at the start of the round game, a round game start command indicating the start of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . During the round game (during the jackpot game), every time the game ball enters the big winning hole 28, a big winning hole entry command indicating that the game ball has entered the big winning hole 28 is stored in the output buffer. . Then, when the round game ends, a round game end command indicating the end of the round game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The round game start command, the big winning slot entry command, and the round game end command thus stored in the output buffer are transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

Also, when the control of the big winning opening solenoid 29m according to the above-described opening pattern (operation of the open/close door 29) is completed, the jackpot game is terminated. Then, a jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The jackpot game end command stored in the output buffer in this way is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100). When the jackpot game is finished, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, the game state is set to the high probability state and electric support state. At this time, the high-accuracy number of times is set to 6 times regardless of which jackpot pattern is stopped, but the number of times of electrical support is set to 25 times, 50 times, or 25 times, 50 times, or the like, depending on the type of the jackpot pattern stopped and displayed. It is set to any one of 100 times. When the game state is set in this manner, a game state designation command indicating the set game state (including the high probability number of times and the electric support number of times) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 . The gaming state designation command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S100).

In addition, the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation can be regarded as "acquisition information", and the RAM 203 for storing the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation can be regarded as "acquisition information storage means". can. Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, which performs preliminary determination as to whether or not the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is predetermined information, can also be regarded as "preliminary determination means". In addition, the special symbols can be regarded as "identification information", the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that variably displays the special symbols can be regarded as "identification information display means", and the jackpot symbols can be regarded as "specific mode". can also In addition, the big winning opening 28 can be regarded as a "variable ball entrance", the big winning game can be regarded as a "specific game", and the main control board 200 that executes the big winning game when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the big winning symbol. The CPU 201 can also be regarded as "specific game executing means". Also, the "electrical support state" and "high probability state" can be regarded as "advantageous states", and the "non-electrical support state" and "low probability state" can also be regarded as "disadvantageous states". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 that can set these game states can also be regarded as "state setting means".

D. Production control processing:
FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a rough flow of effect control processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 as control related to effects. The effect control process is performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 based on a timer interrupt that occurs every predetermined period (for example, every 10 milliseconds). The effect control processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 will be described below according to the flowchart. In the following description, descriptions of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 221, interrupt prohibition process, and interrupt enable process are omitted.

When the effect control processing is started, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 first performs command analysis processing (S800). Here, every time the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives a command from the main control board 200, the command is stored in the received command storage area of the RAM 223 as external interrupt processing. In the command analysis process (S800), the command stored in the received command storage area, that is, the effect corresponding to the command received from the main control board 200 is determined. A command to be transmitted to the control board 226 or the like is stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 223 .

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 then performs output processing (S900). In this process, commands stored in the output buffer of the RAM 223 are transmitted to the image/audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like. When a command is received from the sub-control board 220, the image/sound control board 230 displays an image corresponding to the received command on the effect display device 41, and outputs sound corresponding to the received command from various speakers 6a, 6b, etc. do. Also, the lamp control board 226 causes the various lamps 5a to 5c and the like to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the received command.

As described above, the sub-control board 220 cooperates with the image/audio control board 230, the lamp control board 226, and the like to execute various effects. Execution of various effects in cooperation with the board 230, the lamp control board 226, etc. is simply expressed as "the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes various effects".

FIG. 12 shows processing performed by the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 in response to commands received from the main control board 200 . As shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, the pre-determination effect, which is the effect based on the pre-determination result, is performed. For example, an image of a character or the like corresponding to the preliminary determination result is displayed on the effect display device 41 . The pre-determination effect need not always be performed when the pre-determination result command is received, and may be performed when a predetermined condition is established (for example, when a predetermined execution lottery is won).

In addition, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern specification command, the symbol corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern specification command is displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure). A variable effect (including variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c) is started. Since the symbol variation effect is performed corresponding to the variation pattern, the ready-to-win effect (see FIG. 7(b)) performed as part of the symbol variation effect is also performed when the corresponding variation pattern is selected. Specifically, when a variation pattern corresponding to the ready-to-win performance is selected when the result of the big-hit determination is a big win, after the ready-to-win performance is performed, decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stop-displayed in doubles. A performance is held. Further, when the variation pattern corresponding to the ready-to-win performance is selected when the result of the big hit determination is a failure, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as loose stitches after the ready-to-win performance is performed. is done. Then, when receiving a variation stop command during execution of the symbol variation effect, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stops and displays the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c in double or loose. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 that variably displays the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c can also be regarded as "decorative pattern display means".

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the big-hit game start command, it starts a big-hit game effect indicating that the big-hit game is in progress. For example, at the timing when the big win game is started, a fanfare effect indicating the start of the big win game is executed, and a moving image (so-called movie) indicating that the big win game is being played is started. In addition, an effect that suggests the number of round games of the started jackpot game (any of 4-round jackpot game, 6-round jackpot game, 7-round jackpot game, and 16-round jackpot game), and set after the jackpot game that has been started A game state, high probability number of times (6 times), electric support number of times (any of 25 times, 50 times, 100 times) is executed.

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the round game start command during the big win game, it starts a round game effect indicating that the round game is in progress (for example, superimposed on the big win game effect). For example, an effect indicating the number of round games in the jackpot game being executed (for example, an effect of displaying 1R, 2R, 3R, etc.) is started. When the game ball entering command is received during the round game, an effect indicating that the game ball has entered the big winning hole 28 is performed. For example, in response to the entry of a game ball into the big winning hole 28, an effect is performed to indicate to the player that the game ball has been paid out. Then, when the round game end command is received, the round game effect is ended, and when the big win game end command is received, the big win game effect is ended.

Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the game state designation command, it starts an effect corresponding to the set game state. For example, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c and their background images are executed in a mode (color, shape, etc.) corresponding to the game state, or when the high probability state is set, the remaining high probability number is displayed. If the electric sapo state is set, it will start the production of displaying the remaining number of electric sapo times.

E. Performance setting function:
Here, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has a "performance setting function (so-called setting change function)" for setting the performance of the pachinko machine 1 based on the setting operation by the staff of the game hall. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, six types of performances 1 to 6 are stored in advance as the performance of the pachinko machine 1 . Then, when a setting operation is performed by an attendant of the game hall, one performance is set from the six types of performance, and the game proceeds based on this set performance. The performance setting function will be described in detail below.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, six types of performances, performance 1 to performance 6, are stored in advance as performances of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. Among these, as performance 1, "jackpot probability when low probability state is set (also referred to as "low probability probability" in this specification)" is a probability of 1/160, and "high probability It is stored that the jackpot probability when the state is set (also referred to as “high probability” in this specification) is 1/50. Also, as performance 2, the "low probability" is 1/155 and the "high probability" is 1/47, and as performance 3, the "low probability" is stored. is 1/150, and the "high accuracy probability" is 1/44. ” is 1/41, and as performance 5, it is stored that the “low probability” is 1/130 and the “high probability” is 1/38, As the performance 6, it is stored that the "low accuracy probability" is 1/120 and the "high accuracy probability" is 1/35.

Performance 1 to performance 6 are random numbers that are hits among the jackpot determination random numbers (also referred to as "acquirable random numbers" in this specification) that can be acquired as the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation (in this specification, " It is set by differentiating the numbers of "big hit random numbers". For example, if the performance is set to 1, the probability of low probability is set to 1/160. In order to set the probability to 1/50, in the high probability state, 1/50 of the obtainable random numbers is set as the jackpot random number. Such a jackpot random number is stored in advance in the "jackpot random number storage area" of the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 corresponding to the performance 1 to performance 6 (per performance 1 to performance 6).

When the staff of the game hall performs the setting operation, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 stores one of the performances 1 to 6 (performance corresponding to the setting operation) in the “set performance storage area” of the RAM 203. and by this the performance (the performance corresponding to the setting operation) is set.

Various methods can be adopted as the setting operation performed by the staff of the game hall. For example, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is not turned on, the setting key is inserted into the keyhole for the setting key and rotated to a predetermined position (position where the performance can be set). In this state, the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, and the performance setting buttons are pressed to sequentially change the performance of the setting candidates. At that time, the performance of the setting candidate is displayed on a predetermined display unit (for example, Nanasegu). Then, when the confirm button is pressed, the performance that is the setting candidate at that time is set. At this time, the set performance (in this specification, also referred to as “performance being set”) is stored in the “set performance storage area” of RAM 203 by CPU 201 of main control board 200 .

The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game based on the performance thus set (the performance being set). That is, when judging a big hit, the "setting performance" is determined by referring to the "setting performance storage area" of the RAM 203. FIG. Then, the big-hit determination random number obtained this time is compared with the big-hit random number corresponding to the "setting performance" stored in the "big-hit random number storage area" of the ROM 202.例文帳に追加As a result, if the big hit determination random number acquired this time matches any one of the big hit random numbers corresponding to the "performance being set", it is determined as a big hit, and if not, it is determined as a loss.

Of course, among the performances 1 to 6, the performance with the higher jackpot probability is the performance that is more advantageous to the player. This makes the player expect that more advantageous performance is set.

Also, the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 stores a plurality of types of performance (performance 1 to performance 6). Therefore, the ROM 202 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as "performance storage means". In addition, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sets the performance by storing the performance corresponding to the setting operation by the staff of the game hall in the “set performance storage area” of the RAM 203 . Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can also be regarded as "performance setting means". Further, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game based on the "performance being set". Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as a "game progression means".

F. Performance suggestive function:
As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has a "performance setting function (so-called setting change function)" for setting one of the performances 1 to 6. FIG. However, gaming machines having such a performance setting function are well-known technology for general players, and simply having this function cannot sufficiently enhance the interest in the game. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "performance being set" is suggested to the player in the following manner.

F-1. Use of suggested mode of payout number:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of game balls to be paid out to the player (also referred to as "payout number" in this specification) is suggested. performance”. In the following, such "suggestion of 'performance being set' using the suggested mode of the number of payouts" will be described, but as a preparation for this, first, the suggested mode of the number of payouts will be described.

F-1-1. Suggestion mode of the number of payouts:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, "the period from the start of the jackpot game during the non-electrical support state to the setting of the next non-electrical support state (herein also referred to as 'continuous chance period')" displays (suggests) the total number of game balls paid out due to the game balls entering the big winning opening 28 during this "continuous chance period" (also referred to as "continuous chance payout number" in this specification) )do.

Specifically, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays on the display screen of the effect display device 41 as shown in FIG. A "payout number image" indicating "0" is displayed. The "image of number of payouts" is an image suggesting the number of consecutive game payouts. Even if the "continuous chance period" is started, the "continuous chance payout number" is 0 until the game ball enters the big winning hole 28, so it is "0" at the start of the "continuous chance period". Display a "payout number image" showing

When the game ball enters the big winning hole 28, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 sends a "big winning hole entry command indicating that the game ball has entered the big winning hole 28" to the sub control board 220. Send. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 increments the number indicated by the "payout number image" by "10" each time it receives this big winning hole entry command, as shown in FIGS. 14(b) to (e). go. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, every time a game ball enters the big winning opening 28 during a big win game, 10 game balls are paid out from the payout opening (the number of payouts of consecutive wins is 10 each). increasing). Accordingly, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 increments the number indicated by the "payout number image" by "10" every time it receives the big winning hole entry command. Such addition is continued until the "continuous chance period" ends. In this way, the number indicated by the "image of the number of payouts" becomes the "number of consecutive game payouts", so that the "number of consecutive game payouts" can be indicated (suggested) to the player.

F-1-2. Indication of performance during configuration (first form):
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "number of payouts image" is displayed to indicate (suggest) the "number of consecutive game payouts". aspect) may be used to suggest "performance in settings".

Specifically, as described above, the number indicated by the “payout number image” should be “the number obtained by multiplying the number of game balls that enter the big winning slot 28 during the “continuous chance period” by 10 (continuous chance). However, by displaying a "payout number image showing a number different from the original" (that is, the number indicated by the payout number image), "performance being set" may be suggested.

For example, originally, at the timing of displaying the "payout number image" indicating "100" (timing when the tenth game ball entered the big winning hole 28 during the "continuous chance period"), displays a "payout number image" showing different numbers such as: That is, if the "performance being set" is performance 1, a "payout number image" indicating "101" is displayed as shown in FIG. 15(a). Similarly, if the "performance being set" is performance 2, as shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 15(c), a "payout number image" indicating "103" is displayed, and if the "performance being set" is performance 4, as shown in FIG. If the "performance being set" is performance 5, the "payout number image" indicating "105" is displayed as shown in FIG. performance” is performance 6, a “payout number image” indicating “106” is displayed as shown in FIG. 15(f).

Note that the above-mentioned "payout number image" indicating "101" is an image that suggests that the "performance being set" is performance 1, and the above-mentioned "payout number image" indicating "102" is an image that indicates " This is an image suggesting that the "performance being set" is performance 2, and the above-mentioned "payout number image" showing "103" is an image suggesting that the "performance being set" is performance 3. , the above-mentioned "payout number image" showing "104" is an image suggesting that the "performance being set" is performance 4, and the above-mentioned "payout number image" showing "105" is an image that suggests "setting The above-mentioned "payout number image" showing "106" is an image suggesting that the "currently set performance" is performance 5.

Also, as another form, the timing at which the "payout number image" indicating "330" is displayed (the timing at which the 33rd game ball enters the big winning hole 28 during the "consecutive chance period"). Then, it is also possible to display a "payout number image" showing the following number different from the original. That is, as shown in FIG. 16A, if the "performance being set" is any of performance 1, performance 3, or performance 5 (odd performance), a "payout number image" showing "333" is displayed. indicate. The "payout number image" showing "333" is an image suggesting that the "performance being set" is one of performance 1, performance 3, and performance 5 (odd performance).

Furthermore, as another form, at the timing of displaying the "payout number image" originally showing "450" (timing when the 45th game ball enters the big winning hole 28 during the "continuous chance period") , a "payout number image" showing the following number different from the original may be displayed. That is, as shown in FIG. 16(b), if the "performance being set" is any of performance 4, performance 5, and performance 6, a "payout number image" showing "456" is displayed. The "payout number image" showing "456" is an image suggesting that the "performance being set" is any of performance 4, performance 5, and performance 6. FIG.

Here, the above-described “image of the number of payouts showing a number different from the original” may not be displayed at the timing described above. For example, at the timing of displaying the "payout number image" indicating "100", if the "performance being set" is other than performance 1, there is a 2% chance that the "payout number image" indicating "101" will be displayed. image" is displayed, if the "performance being set" is performance 1, there is a probability of 80% (higher probability than when the performance being set is other than performance 1) "Number of payouts" indicating "101" image" may be displayed.

Also, at the timing when the "payout number image" that originally indicates "330" is displayed, if the "performance being set" is other than performance 1, performance 3, and performance 5, there is a 2% chance that it will be "333". When the "payout number image" indicating is displayed, if the "performance being set" is any of performance 1, performance 3, or performance 5, there is an 80% probability (the performance being set is performance 1, performance 3, It is also possible to display a "payout number image" showing "333" with a higher probability than when the performance is other than 5).

Also, at the timing when the "payout number image" that originally indicates "450" is displayed, if the "performance being set" is other than performance 4, performance 5, and performance 6, there is a 2% chance of "456" When the "payout number image" indicating is displayed, if the "performance being set" is any of performance 4, performance 5, or performance 6, there is an 80% probability (the performance being set is performance 4, performance 5, It is also possible to display a "payout number image" showing "456" with a higher probability than when the performance is other than 6).

Also, after a predetermined condition is met during the "continuous chance period", the "payout number image showing a number different from the original" may be more likely to be displayed than before the predetermined condition is met. For example, before the "number of consecutive game payouts" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000), there is a 40% chance that the "image showing the number of payouts different from the original number" is displayed. After the "number" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000), a "payout number image showing a number different from the original" is displayed with a probability of 80% (higher probability than before the predetermined condition is met). It is also possible to

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, one performance is set from six types of performance 1 to performance 6 based on the setting operation by the staff of the game hall, and this set performance (performance under setting ), the game progresses. In other words, the "performance being set" affects the player's own game. Therefore, the player tries to determine which of the performances 1 to 6 the “performance being set” is. In this regard, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, since it is possible to suggest the "performance being set" to the player, it is possible to make the player pay attention to this suggestion (the number indicated by the payout number image). It is possible to increase interest.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the "number of payouts" is suggested (suggestion of the number of payouts) by displaying the "image of the number of payouts". Then, by using the display mode of this "payout number image" (the number indicated by the payout number image), the "performance being set" is suggested to the player. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display mode of the "image of the number of payouts" (the number indicated by the image of the number of payouts) to the player who is trying to determine the "performance being set", thereby enhancing the interest in the game. becomes. Originally, the "payout number image" is, of course, intended to suggest the "running game payout number", but the display mode of this "payout number image" (the number indicated by the payout number image) By using it, it suggests "performance under setting" different from "number of consecutive chance payouts". Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

F-2. Indication of performance during configuration (second form):
In the above, by displaying a "payout number image showing a number different from the original", the "performance being set" is suggested. (ie, in the color of the payout number image) may suggest "performance being set".

For example, normally the "image of number of payouts" is displayed in blue, but if the "performance being set" is performance 6, the "image of number of payouts" may be displayed in red. The color of this "payout number image" suggests that the "performance being set" is performance 6.

Incidentally, even if the “performance being set” is performance 6, the “image of number of payouts” may not be displayed in red. For example, if the "performance being set" is other than performance 6, there is a 2% chance that the "payout number image" will be displayed in red, but if the "performance being set" is performance 6, the probability is 80%. (Higher probability than when the performance being set is other than performance 6), the "image of number of payouts" may be displayed in red.

In addition, when the "payout number image" is displayed in red, the "payout number image" may be displayed in red when the "continuous chance period" is started. When the conditions are satisfied, the color of the "image of number of payouts" may be changed from blue to red and displayed. For example, when the "number of payouts for consecutive wins" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000) (and when a predetermined lottery is won), the color of the "image of number of payouts" is changed from blue to red. may be

Also, after a predetermined condition is satisfied during the "continuous chance period", the "payout number image" may be more likely to be changed to red than before the predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, before the "number of consecutive game payouts" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000 pieces), there is a 40% chance that the "number of payout image" is changed to red, and the "number of consecutive game payouts" reaches the predetermined number. After reaching the number (for example, 4000), the "payout number image" may be changed to red with a probability of 80% (higher probability than before the predetermined condition is met).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 (second embodiment) of the present embodiment, the "number of payouts of consecutive games" is suggested (suggestion of the number of payouts) by displaying the "image of the number of payouts". Then, the display mode (color of the payout number image) of this "payout number image" is used to suggest the "performance being set" to the player. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display mode (the color of the payout number image) of the "payout number image" for the player who is trying to determine the "performance being set", thereby enhancing the interest in the game. Become. Originally, the "image of the number of payouts" is, of course, intended to suggest the number of "number of payouts", but the display mode (color of the image of the number of payouts) of this "image of the number of payouts" is used. As a result, it suggests "setting performance" different from "number of consecutive chance payouts". Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

F-3. Indication of performance during configuration (third form):
In the above, by displaying "a payout number image with a color different from the original" (i.e., with the color of the payout number image), it was decided to suggest "performance during setting", but not limited to this, may suggest "performance being set" by displaying the "payout number image" in a different size (ie, in the size of the payout number image).

For example, normally, the "payout number image" is displayed in the first display area (displayed in the first size). ” may be displayed in a second display area larger than the first display area (displayed in a second size larger than the first size). The size of this "payout number image" suggests that the "performance being set" is performance 6.

Here, as the "image of the number of payouts" displayed in the first size, a "image of the number of payouts" whose display area is smaller than any one of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c can be exemplified. As the "payout number image" displayed in the size of 2, a "payout number image" having a display area larger than any one of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c can be exemplified.

Incidentally, even if the "performance being set" is performance 6, the "image of the number of payouts" may not be displayed in the second display area (not displayed in the second size). For example, if the "performance being set" is other than performance 6, there is a 2% chance that the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area (displayed in the second size). "performance" is performance 6, the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area with a probability of 80% (higher probability than when the performance being set is other than performance 6) display in size).

Further, when the "image of the number of payouts" is displayed in the second display area (displayed in the second size), the "image of the number of payouts" is displayed in the second display area when the "continuous chance period" is started. (displayed in a second size), or when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the "continuous chance period", the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area (second display in size). For example, when the "number of payouts for consecutive wins" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000) (and when a predetermined lottery is won), the "image of the number of payouts" is displayed in the second display area (second display in size).

In addition, after a predetermined condition is met during the "continuous chance period", the "image of payouts" is more likely to be displayed (with a second size) in the second display area than before the predetermined condition is met. It is also possible to become For example, before the "number of payouts for consecutive chances" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000), there is a 40% chance that the "image of the number of payouts" is displayed in the second display area (at the second size). display) However, after the "number of payouts of consecutive wins" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000 pieces), the "number of payouts image" is displayed with a probability of 80% (higher probability than before the predetermined condition is met). may be displayed in the second display area (displayed in the second size).

Also, in the above example, the "image of number of payouts" is displayed larger than it should be, but the "image of number of payouts" may be displayed smaller than it should be.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 (third embodiment) of the present embodiment, the "number of payouts of consecutive games" is suggested (suggestion of the number of payouts) by displaying the "image of the number of payouts". Then, by using the display mode (size of the payout number image) of this "payout number image", the "performance being set" is suggested to the player. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display mode (the size of the payout number image) of the "payout number image" for the player who is trying to determine the "performance being set", thereby increasing the interest in the game. becomes. Originally, the "payout number image" is, of course, intended to suggest the "running game payout number", but the display mode (size of the payout number image) of this "payout number image" By using it, it suggests "performance under setting" different from "number of consecutive chance payouts". Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

F-4. Indication of performance during configuration (fourth form):
In the above, by displaying the "payout number image" in a size different from the original (i.e., by the size of the payout number image), the "performance being set" is suggested, but not limited to this, By displaying the payout number image at a position different from the original (that is, at the display position of the payout number image), it is possible to suggest "performance being set".

For example, normally, the "image of the number of payouts" is displayed in the first display area (first display position). It may be displayed in a second display area (second display position) different from the first display area (first display position). The display position of this "payout number image" suggests that the "performance being set" is performance 6.

Here, as the first display area (first display position), the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 41 can be exemplified, and as the second display area (second display position), the effect display device The lower left part of the display screen of 41 can be exemplified.

Incidentally, even if the "performance being set" is performance 6, the "image of number of payouts" may not be displayed in the second display area (second display position). For example, if the "performance being set" is other than performance 6, there is a 2% chance that the "image of the number of payouts" is displayed in the second display area (second display position). is performance 6, the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area (second display position) with a probability of 80% (higher probability than when the performance being set is other than performance 6) You can do it.

Further, when the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area (second display position), the "payout number image" is displayed in the second display area (second display position) when the "continuous chance period" starts. display position), or when a predetermined condition is met during the "continuous chance period", the "payout number image" may be displayed in the second display area (second display position). good. For example, when the "number of payouts for consecutive wins" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000 pieces) (and when a predetermined lottery is won), the "number of payouts image" is displayed in the second display area (second display position). may be displayed in

Further, after a predetermined condition is established during the "continuous chance period", the "image of the number of payouts" is more likely to be displayed in the second display area (second display position) than before the predetermined condition is established. You can do it. For example, before the "number of consecutive win payouts" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000), the "image of the number of payouts" is displayed in the second display area (second display position) with a probability of 40%. However, after the "number of consecutive win payouts" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000), the "number of payouts image" is displayed as the second image with a probability of 80% (higher probability than before the predetermined condition is met). may be displayed in the display area (second display position).

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 (fourth embodiment) of the present embodiment, the "number of payouts for consecutive games" is suggested (suggestion of the number of payouts) by displaying the "image of number of payouts". Then, by using the display mode (display position of the payout number image) of this "payout number image", the "performance being set" is suggested to the player. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display mode (display position of the payout number image) of the "payout number image" to the player who is trying to determine the "performance being set", thereby increasing the interest in the game. becomes. Originally, the "payout number image" is, of course, intended to suggest the "running game payout number", but the display mode of this "payout number image" (display position of the payout number image) By using it, it suggests "performance under setting" different from "number of consecutive chance payouts". Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

F-5. Indication of performance during configuration (fifth form):
In the above, by displaying the "payout number image" in a position different from the original (i.e., at the display position of the payout number image), it was decided to suggest "performance being set", but not limited to this, " By subtracting the number indicated by the "payout number image", the "performance being set" may be suggested.

For example, originally, as shown in FIG. , as shown in FIG. 17(b), the number indicated by the "payout number image" may be subtracted. The subtraction of the number indicated by this "payout number image" suggests that the "performance being set" is performance 6.

Note that even if the “performance being set” is performance 6, the number indicated by the “payout number image” may not be subtracted. For example, if the "performance being set" is other than performance 6, the number indicated by the "payout number image" is subtracted with a probability of 0.1%. % probability (higher probability than when the performance being set is other than performance 6).

Further, after a predetermined condition is satisfied during the "continuous chance period", the number indicated by the "payout number image" may be more easily subtracted than before the predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, before the "number of consecutive game payouts" reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4000 pieces), the number indicated by the "number of payout image" is subtracted with a probability of 1%. After reaching the number (for example, 4000), the number indicated by the "payout number image" may be subtracted with a probability of 2%.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 (fifth embodiment) of the present embodiment, the "number of payouts" is suggested (suggestion of the number of payouts) by displaying the "image of the number of payouts". Then, by using the display mode of this "image of payout number" (whether or not the number indicated by the image of payout number is subtracted), the player is suggested "performance being set". In this way, the player who is trying to determine the "performance being set" can be made to pay attention to the display mode of the "image of the number of payouts" (whether or not the number indicated by the image of the number of payouts is subtracted), It is possible to enhance amusement in the game. In addition, originally, the "payout number image" is, of course, intended to suggest the "running game payout number", but the display mode of this "payout number image" (the number indicated by the payout number image is subtracted or not) is used to suggest "setting performance" different from "number of consecutive chance payouts". Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game. Also, the "number of payouts image" is an image suggesting the "number of payouts of consecutive wins" that should not be subtracted, but the number indicated by the "number of payouts image" may be subtracted. Also from this, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise and increase the amusement of the game.

Also, as another form, a larger number may be more likely to be subtracted from the number indicated by the "payout number image" when a more advantageous performance is set for the player. For example, in one subtraction, "10 (first number)" is subtracted from the number indicated by the "payout number image". number)" is subtracted, and when "performance 1 (first performance)" is set, than when "performance 2 (second performance)" is set, "10 (first number)" is likely to be subtracted from the number indicated by the "payout number image", and conversely, when "performance 6 (second performance)" is set, "performance 1 (second "20 (second number)" may be more likely to be subtracted from the number indicated by the "payout number image" than when "performance of 1)" is set.

In this way, a player who desires a more advantageous performance to be set can expect a larger number to be subtracted from the number indicated by the "payout number image", thereby increasing the interest in the game. becomes possible.

It should be noted that the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 pays out the game ball as a privilege to the player when the game ball enters the big winning hole 28 (when a predetermined granting condition is satisfied). Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can be regarded as "privilege granting means". In addition, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 displays the "payout number image" to indicate the "number of consecutive win payouts", which is the content of the privilege given to the player. Therefore, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 can also be regarded as "privilege suggesting means".

G. Variant:
Next, a modified example will be described.
G-1. Modification 1 (use of reach effect mode):
In the above-described embodiment, the "performance being set" is suggested by using the "suggestion aspect of the number of payouts (display aspect of the image of the number of payouts)". Not limited to this, it is also possible to suggest "performance being set" using other modes.

In Modified Example 1, the "mode of ready-to-win effect" is used to suggest the "performance being set." For example, as the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c, patterns indicating Arabic numerals "1 to 9" (decorative patterns of the first mode) are originally displayed, but Chinese numerals "1 to 9" are displayed. The design shown (decorative design of the second mode) can also be displayed.

As the two decorative patterns 41a and 41c that are stop-displayed when the ready-to-win effect is started, the Chinese numerals "1 to 9" are used when performance more advantageous to the player is set. The design (decorative design of the second mode) is configured to be easily stopped and displayed. For example, when "Performance 6 (second performance)" is set, it indicates the Chinese numerals "1 to 9" more than when "Performance 1 (first performance)" is set. The design (decorative design of the second mode) is configured to be easily stopped and displayed.

More specifically, if "Performance 1 (first performance)" is set (if the performance being set is Performance 1), two decorative patterns with a probability of 2% when reach production is performed 41a and 41c are stopped in the pattern (decorative pattern of the second mode) indicating the Chinese numerals "one to nine", and when "performance 6 (second performance)" is set (the performance being set is If the performance is 6), the two decorative patterns 41a and 41c are stop-displayed with patterns indicating the Chinese numerals "one to nine" (decorative patterns of the second mode) with a probability of 10% when the ready-to-win effect is performed. The configuration shall be such that

As another form, as the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c, patterns (decorative patterns of the first mode) without a specific image (for example, an image showing a specific character) are displayed. However, a design with a specific image (decorative design of the second mode) can also be displayed.

As for the two decorative symbols 41a and 41c that are stop-displayed when the ready-to-win effect is started, the pattern with a specific image ( The decorative pattern of the second mode) is configured to be easily stopped and displayed. For example, when "Performance 6 (second performance)" is set, a pattern (first performance) with a specific image is more likely than when "Performance 1 (first performance)" is set. 2 modes of decorative patterns) are configured to be easily stopped and displayed.

More specifically, when "performance 1 (first performance)" is set, there is a 2% chance that the two decorative patterns 41a and 41c are patterns with specific images attached when the ready-to-win effect is performed. (Decorative pattern of the second mode) is stopped and displayed, and when "Performance 6 (second performance)" is set, two decorative patterns 41a and 41c are displayed with a probability of 10% when the ready-to-win effect is performed. is stop-displayed as a pattern (decorative pattern of the second aspect) to which a specific image is attached.

The configuration of Modification 1 described above can also be understood as a configuration that suggests the "performance being set" by using the "pattern of the symbol that is stopped and displayed during the ready-to-win effect". In addition, the configuration of the above-described modification 1, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern for performing the ready-to-win effect, the winning rate according to the "performance being set" (for example, if the performance is 1, it is 2 %, 10% winning rate if performance is 6). It is realized by stopping and displaying the attached pattern (decorative pattern of the second aspect).

As described above, in Modification 1, the mode of the "ready-to-win effect" (the mode of symbols that are stopped and displayed during the ready-to-win effect) is used to suggest the "performance being set" to the player. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the aspect of the "ready-to-win effect" when trying to determine the "performance being set", thereby enhancing the interest in the game. In addition, the ``ready-to-win effect'' originally suggests that ``if one more decorative pattern is displayed in a predetermined pattern, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a specific combination (coordinated)''. However, by using this "ready-to-win effect" aspect (the aspect of the pattern that is stopped and displayed during the ready-to-win effect), "if one more decorative pattern is displayed in a predetermined pattern, it will be decorated. It suggests 'setting performance' different from 'that the patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a specific combination (coordinates)'. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

G-2. Modification 2 (use of variable display mode):
In Modified Example 2, the "form of variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c" is used to indicate the "performance being set." For example, the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c is originally performed from the top to the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 41 (along the first direction). It is also possible to perform from the bottom to the top of the display screen (along the second direction).

When the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is performed, the display screen of the effect display device 41 is displayed from the bottom to the top ( (along the second direction) is configured to facilitate variable display. For example, when "performance 6 (second performance)" is set, the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 41 is more likely than when "performance 1 (first performance)" is set. The configuration is such that the variable display is easily performed toward the top (along the second direction).

More specifically, when "performance 1 (first performance)" is set, the display screen of the effect display device 41 has a probability of 0.1% when the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c is performed. From the bottom to the top (along the second direction) is displayed, and if "Performance 6 (second performance)" is set, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed. is performed, the variable display is performed from the bottom to the top of the display screen of the effect display device 41 (along the second direction) with a probability of 1%.

It should be noted that the configuration of Modification 2 can also be regarded as a configuration that suggests "performance being set" by using "variation display direction of decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c". In addition, in the configuration of Modification 2, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern, the winning rate according to the "performance being set" (for example, if the performance is 1, it is 0.1% , a winning rate of 1% if the performance is 6), and when the lottery is won, decorative patterns are drawn from the bottom to the top of the display screen of the effect display device 41 (along the second direction). It is realized by performing variable display of 41a, 41b, and 41c.

As described above, in Modification 2, the variable display direction (variable display mode) of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is used to suggest the "performance being set" to the player. In this way, the player who tries to determine the "performance being set" can be made to pay attention to the variable display direction of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, thereby making it possible to heighten the amusement of the game. Originally, the variable display mode (variable display mode) of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c is intended to suggest the possibility that the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a specific combination. However, by using this variable display mode, it suggests "performance under setting" different from "possibility that the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a specific combination". Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

As another form, when the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c is started, the variable display is normally started at the same timing as the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c (in the first order). However, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are configured to start variable display at different timings.

When the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c is performed, the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c is performed at different timings when performance more advantageous to the player is set. The configuration should be easy to start. For example, when "performance 6 (second performance)" is set, the variable display of decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c is higher than when "performance 1 (first performance)" is set. are easily started at different timings.

More specifically, when "performance 1 (first performance)" is set, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, When the variable display of 41c is started at the same timing and "Performance 6 (second performance)" is set, the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are decorated with a probability of 1% when the variable display is performed. The variable display of the patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c is configured to start at different timings.

It should be noted that such another configuration of Modified Example 2 can be regarded as a configuration that suggests "performance being set" by using "the order of starting the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c". In addition, in the configuration of this modification 2, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern, the winning rate according to the "performance being set" (for example, if the performance is 1, it is 0 1%, 1% if the performance is 6), and when the lottery is won, the variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, 41c is started at different timings.

As described above, in another form of Modification 2, the starting order (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c is used to suggest the "performance being set" to the player. In this way, the player who is trying to determine the "performance being set" can be made to pay attention to the start order of the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c, thereby enhancing the interest in the game. Originally, the variable display mode (variable display mode) of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c is intended to suggest the possibility that the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a specific combination. However, by using this variable display mode, it suggests "performance under setting" different from "possibility that the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a specific combination". Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

G-3. Modification 3 (Utilization of specific pattern stop display frequency):
In Modified Example 3, the "performance being set" is suggested by using the "frequency of stop display of specific symbols (for example, a symbol representing 7) that are stopped and displayed as decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c". .

For example, when a performance that is more advantageous to the player is set, a specific symbol (for example, a symbol representing 7) is more likely to be stop-displayed as one of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c. Specifically, when it is determined that the big hit is out (for example, when the separated eyes are stopped and displayed), if "Performance 1 (first performance)" is set, the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed. , a specific pattern (for example, a pattern indicating 7) is stopped and displayed with a probability of 5%. A specific pattern (for example, a pattern indicating 7) is stop-displayed with a probability of 15%.

In addition, in the configuration of the modified example 3, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives a variation pattern (a variation pattern for stopping display of loose stitches), the winning rate (for example, , a winning rate of 5% for performance 1 and 15% for performance 6). ) is stopped and displayed.

As described above, in Modification 3, the "performance being set" is suggested to the player by using the "frequency (symbol display frequency) of displaying a specific symbol (for example, a symbol representing 7)". By doing this, the player who is trying to determine the "performance being set" can be made to pay attention to the "frequency (symbol display frequency) of displaying a specific symbol (for example, a symbol indicating 7)". It is possible to increase interest. In addition, originally, the player would pay attention to "whether or not the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a specific combination (double eyes)", but a different "specific symbol (for example, showing 7)" should be considered. It is also possible to draw the player's attention to the frequency at which the symbols are displayed (symbol display frequency). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

G-4. Modification 4 (use of display mode of reserved image):
In Modified Example 4, the “performance being set” is suggested by using the “display mode of the pending image”. In the following, the suggestion of the "performance being set" using the "display mode of the pending image" will be described. As a preparation for this, first, the "image for the subject" and the "holding image" will be described.

G-4-1. Image for concerned:
First, the “image for the subject” will be described. As shown in FIG. 18(a), the "image for the subject" is an image showing a baseball (an image having a shape imitating a baseball), and the special symbols are being variably displayed (decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c is displayed). Among the display areas of the display screen of the effect display device 41, the lower left display area is set as the "image display area for the subject", and the "image for the subject" is displayed in this "image display area for the subject". be. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(a), an "area defining image R1" is displayed in the lower left part of the display screen, and a display area inside the "area defining image R1" (or "the corresponding image is set (defined) as the "image display area for the relevant image". The position (the display position of the area defining image R1) on the display screen (within the display area) of the "image display area for the relevant image" is fixed.

The "image for the subject" is an image showing that the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18A, while the special symbols are being variably displayed, the ``image for the subject'' is displayed in the ``image display area for the subject'', but when the special symbol is not being variably displayed, the figure As shown in 13(b), the "relevant image" is not displayed in the "relevant image display area". Therefore, it is possible for the player to recognize whether or not the special symbols are being variably displayed depending on whether or not the "image for that purpose" is displayed.

In addition, the “image for the subject” can be displayed in a plurality of colors. Specifically, the "image for the subject" is displayed in any one of white, blue, green, and red, and this color suggests the "expectation for the big win" in the "subject fluctuation". The "relevant variation" is the variation display of the special symbols being executed (in progress) (variation display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c), and the "big hit expectation" is the special symbol being a big hit symbol and stopped display. It is possible that Therefore, assuming that the ``image for the subject'' can be displayed in a plurality of colors, the player expects the ``image for the subject'' to be displayed in a color with a higher degree of ``expectation for a big win''. be able to.

As shown in FIG. 21(a), the 'big hit expectation' in 'the relevant fluctuation' suggested by the 'image for the concerned' is highest when the 'image for the concerned' is displayed in red, and the green If it is displayed in → If it is displayed in blue → If it is displayed in white, it becomes lower in order.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 20, the preliminary determination result for each special figure hold is stored. Such a pre-determination result for special figure reservation is stored in another storage area as "pre-determination result corresponding to the variation" when the fluctuation display (the variation) of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation is started. is transferred to and stored. By referring to such "preliminary determination result corresponding to the variation", it is possible to determine whether or not the jackpot symbol is stop-displayed due to the "relevant variation".

Then, the "big hit expectation" in the "relevant variation" shown in FIG. 21(a) is realized by performing the following processing. For example, if it is determined that the jackpot pattern will be stopped and displayed due to "the variation", the "image for the subject" is displayed in red with the highest probability, and the "image for the subject" is displayed in green with the second highest probability. The third highest probability is to display the “relevant image” in blue, and the lowest probability is to display the “relevant image” in white.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol will not be stopped and displayed (the winning symbol will be stopped and displayed) in the "relevant variation", the "image for the subject" will be displayed in white with the highest probability. The "image for the subject" is displayed in blue with the highest probability, the "image for the subject" is displayed in green with the third highest probability, and the "image for the subject" is displayed in red with the lowest probability. and

G-4-2. Pending image:
Next, the “holding image” will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, the "reserved image" is also an image showing a baseball (an image having a shape imitating a baseball), like the "image for the subject". However, the "reserved image" is an image (image displayed in a small display area) that is smaller than the "relevant image".

"Suspension image" is an image indicating that the special figure suspension is stored, in other words, the variable display of the special symbols based on the special figure suspension (the variable display of the decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) is suspended. It is an image showing that there is Therefore, by displaying the "suspended image", it is possible to make the player recognize that the special symbol suspension is stored (that the variable display of the special symbols based on the special symbol suspension is suspended). can.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the setting of the non-electric support state, the frequency of entering the game ball to the second start port 25 (the frequency of storing the second special figure hold) 1. The frequency of game balls entering the starting port 24 (the frequency of storing the first special figure hold) is high, and while the electric support state is set, the frequency of entering the game balls into the first starting port 24 (the frequency of The frequency at which the second special figure reservation is stored) is higher than the frequency at which the second special figure reservation is stored. Therefore, the "hold image" displayed during the non-electrical support state indicates that the first special figure hold is stored, and the "hold image" displayed during the electric support state is the second special It indicates that the figure hold is stored.

Of the display areas of the display screen of the effect display device 41, the area to the right of the "current image display area" is set as a "reserved image display area", and the "reserved image" is displayed in this "reserved image display area". ” is displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, an "area defining image R2" is displayed to the right of the "area defining image R1", and a display area (or a "reserved image is displayed, the display area overlapping the "area defining image R2") is set (defined) as the "reserved image display area". The position (the display position of the region defining image R2) on the display screen (within the display region) of this “reserved image display region” is fixed.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 18(a), four "holding images" are displayed, thereby indicating that four first special figure reservations or second special figure reservations are stored. In the example shown in FIG. 18(b), three "holding images" are displayed, thereby indicating that three first special figure reservations or second special figure reservations are stored. there is

Here, the "holding image" is displayed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220, so naturally, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 is the storage status of the special figure holding, in other words, the first It recognizes that the first special figure reservation is stored in the special figure reservation storage area, and that the second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage area on the main control board 200 side. There is a need. Therefore, the RAM 223 of the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 is provided with a "storage status reflection area" in which the storage status of the special figure reservation is reflected (stored).

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram conceptually showing the "storage status reflection area". As described above, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a pre-determination result command toward the sub-control board 220 when storing the special figure reservation. That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs the variable display based on the special figure reservation even before the newly stored variation display (the special symbol variation display) based on the special figure reservation is performed. In this case, a preliminary determination is made to determine whether or not the big-hit symbol is stopped and displayed (whether or not the big-hit game is started) and whether or not the ready-to-win effect is performed. Then, a pre-determination result command indicating the result of such pre-determination (pre-determination result) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220 .

When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command, it detects (extracts) the pre-determination result from the pre-determination result command, and stores the detected pre-determination result in the "storage status reflection area". As shown in FIG. 19, the "storage status reflection area" is divided into a first special figure reservation area and a second special figure reservation area, and when the first special figure reservation is stored, The preliminary determination result for the first special figure reservation is stored in the area for the first special figure reservation, and when the second special figure reservation is stored, it is stored in the area for the second special figure reservation. At this time, in each of the first special figure reservation area and the second special figure reservation area, the order in which the special figure reservations were stored (the order in which the pre-determination result command was received) can be identified (in the figure , 1st area→2nd area→3rd area→4th area).

Further, on the main control board 200 side, when the variable display of the special symbol is started, the special symbol reservation that triggered the variable display is erased. Specifically, when the variable display based on the first special figure hold is started, the first special figure hold (the first special figure hold stored first among the stored first special figure holds) is When it is erased and the variable display based on the second special figure reservation is started, the second special figure reservation (the first stored second special figure reservation among the stored second special figure reservations) is erased. Therefore, on the sub-control board 220 side, these erasures (erasure of the first special figure reservation, erasure of the second special figure reservation) are reflected in the "storage status reflection area". That is, when the variable display based on the first special figure reservation is started, the preliminary judgment result stored first among the preliminary judgment results stored in the area for the first special figure reservation (in the first area stored) is erased. At this time, the remaining preliminary determination results (preliminary determination results that have not yet been erased) in the area for the first special figure reservation are moved (shifted) one by one to the first area side. Also, when the variable display based on the second special figure reservation is started, the preliminary judgment result stored first among the preliminary judgment results stored in the area for the second special figure reservation (in the first area stored) is erased. At this time, the remaining preliminary determination results (preliminary determination results that have not yet been erased) in the area for the second special figure reservation are moved (shifted) one by one to the first area side.

Since the sub-control board 220 stores and erases the preliminary determination result in the manner described above, the stored first special figure The preliminary determination results corresponding to the suspension are stored in the order in which the first special figure suspension is digested (deleted) (the order in which the first special figure is displayed in a variable manner). Also, as a matter of course, in the area for the first special figure reservation of the "storage status reflection area", the same number of pre-determination results as the number of the first special figure reservations that are stored will be stored. In addition, in FIG. 19, it is illustrated that two pre-determination results are stored in the area for holding the first special figure in the "storage status reflection area".

On the other hand, in the area for the second special figure suspension of the "storage status reflection area", the preliminary determination result corresponding to the stored second special figure suspension is digested (deleted) It will be stored in the order in which the second special figure is displayed (the order in which the second special figure is displayed). Also, as a matter of course, in the area for the second special figure reservation of the "storage status reflecting area", the same number of prejudgment results as the second special figure reservation that are stored will be stored. In addition, in FIG. 19, the state in which the preliminary determination result is not stored in the second special figure reservation area of the "storage status reflection area" is illustrated.

The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 refers to the contents of the above-described "storage status reflecting area" when displaying the "holding image" in the "holding image display area". Specifically, during the setting of the non-electric support state, as shown in FIG. 20(a), " Hold image” is displayed. That is, each area (1st to 4th areas) of the area for the first special figure reservation corresponds to the display position of the "reserved image", and corresponds to the preliminary determination result stored in the first area The "reserved image" is displayed at the leftmost position of the "reserved image display area", and the "reserved image" corresponding to the preliminary determination result stored in the second area is displayed in the "reserved image display area". The “holding image” corresponding to the preliminary determination result displayed in the second position from the left and stored in the third area is displayed in the third position from the left in the “holding image display area” and is the fourth The "reserved image" corresponding to the preliminary determination result stored in the area is displayed at the fourth (rightmost) position from the left in the "reserved image display area". In addition, in FIG. 20(a), since two (first and second areas) of the pre-determination result are stored, the leftmost position of the "holding image display area" and the second from the left A state in which (a total of two) “pending images” are displayed at the th position is illustrated.

On the other hand, during the setting of the electric support state, as shown in FIG. Display the "hold image". That is, each area (1st to 4th areas) of the area for the second special figure reservation corresponds to the display position of the "reserved image", and corresponds to the preliminary determination result stored in the first area The "reserved image" is displayed at the leftmost position of the "reserved image display area", and the "reserved image" corresponding to the preliminary determination result stored in the second area is displayed in the "reserved image display area". The “holding image” corresponding to the preliminary determination result displayed in the second position from the left and stored in the third area is displayed in the third position from the left in the “holding image display area” and is the fourth The "reserved image" corresponding to the preliminary determination result stored in the area is displayed at the fourth (rightmost) position from the left in the "reserved image display area". In addition, in FIG. 20(a), since four (1st to 4th areas) pre-determination results are stored, the leftmost position of the "holding image display area" and the second position from the left , 3rd position, and 4th position (four in total) are displayed.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the "holding image" is displayed in the manner as described above, during the setting of the non-electric support state, the first special figure hold is stored, and the first special figure hold is stored. It is possible to make the player recognize the number of memory of figure suspension, and make the player recognize that the second special figure suspension is stored and the number of memory of the second special figure suspension during the setting of the electric support state. be able to.

Also, the "holding image" can be displayed in a plurality of colors. Specifically, the "reserved image" is also displayed in one of the colors of white, blue, green, and red, as with the "relevant image". "It suggests. "Retained variation" is "variable display of special symbols (variable display of decorative symbols 41a, 41b, 41c) based on special symbol retention in memory". Therefore, if the "holding image" can be displayed in a plurality of kinds of colors, the player expects that the "holding image" will be displayed in a color with a higher "big hit expectation". can be made

``Big hit expectation'' in ``pending fluctuation'' suggested by the ``pending image'' is highest when the ``pending image'' is displayed in red, and is displayed in green, as shown in FIG. 21 (b) If it is displayed → if it is displayed in blue → if it is displayed in white.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 20, the preliminary determination result for each special figure hold is stored. By referring to such a preliminary determination result, it can be determined whether or not the big hit design is stop-displayed in the "reservation variation" corresponding to the special figure reservation subject to the preliminary determination.

Then, the "big hit expectation" in the "holding variation" shown in FIG. 21(b) is realized by performing the following processing. For example, if it is determined that the jackpot pattern will be stopped and displayed in the ``suspension variation'', the ``suspension image'' is displayed in red with the highest probability, and the ``suspension image'' is displayed in green with the second highest probability. Suppose that the "pending image" is displayed in blue with the third highest probability, and the "pending image" is displayed in white with the lowest probability.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot pattern is not stopped and displayed (the winning pattern is stopped and displayed) in the "holding fluctuation", the "holding image" is displayed in red with the highest probability, and the second highest. The 'reserved image' is displayed in green with a probability, the 'reserved image' is displayed in blue with the third highest probability, and the 'reserved image' is displayed in white with the lowest probability.

G-4-3. Use of display mode of held images:
In Modified Example 4, the above-described “holding image display mode” is used to suggest “performance being set”. For example, when a performance more advantageous to the player is set, the "reserved image" is more likely to be displayed in a specific color (for example, black, a color different from the above-described color indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit). Configuration. Specifically, if "performance 1 (first performance)" is set, there is a 5% chance that the "hold image" will be displayed in a specific color, and if "performance 6 (second performance)" is set, 15% probability that the "reserved image" is displayed in a specific color.

The configuration of Modification 4 can also be regarded as a configuration that suggests "performance being set" by using "color of reserved image". Further, in the configuration of the fourth modification, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command (when displaying the pending image), the winning rate (for example, , a winning rate of 5% for performance 1 and 15% for performance 6), and when the lottery is won, a 'reserved image' is displayed in a specific color.

As described above, in Modification 4, the color of the "reserved image" is used to suggest the "performance being set" to the player. By doing this, the player who tries to determine the "performance being set" can be made to pay attention to the color of the "reserved image", and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. In addition, originally, the "reserved image" is intended to indicate "that the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is stored", but the color of this "reserved image" is used Therefore, it suggests "performance under setting" different from "that the first special figure suspension or the second special figure suspension is stored". Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, as another form of Modification 4, when a more advantageous performance for the player is set, the "reserved image" has a specific shape (for example, a shape imitating a soccer ball, a shape imitating the above-mentioned baseball, etc.). The shape is different from the simulated shape). Specifically, if "performance 1 (first performance)" is set, there is a 5% chance that the "pending image" will be displayed in a specific shape, and "performance 6 (second performance)" will be set. If there is, there is a 15% probability that the “holding image” will be displayed in a specific shape.

It should be noted that such another form of Modification 4 can also be regarded as a configuration that suggests "performance being set" by using "shape of reserved image". In addition, in another form of such modification 4, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command (when displaying the pending image), the winning rate ( For example, a winning rate of 5% for performance 1 and 15% for performance 6) is held, and when the lottery is won, the "reserved image" is displayed in a specific color.

As described above, in another form of Modification 4, the shape of the "reserved image" is used to suggest the "performance being set" to the player. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the shape of the "reserved image" when trying to determine the "performance being set", thereby enhancing the interest in the game. Also, originally, the "holding image" is intended to indicate "that the first special figure reservation or the second special figure reservation is stored", but the shape of this "holding image" is used Therefore, it suggests "performance under setting" different from "that the first special figure suspension or the second special figure suspension is stored". Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

Furthermore, as another form of Modification 4, it is possible to execute a “holding image movement effect” in which the “holding image” being displayed is moved to the outside of the “holding image display area” and displayed. A configuration is adopted in which the "holding image movement effect" is more likely to be executed when advantageous performance is set. Specifically, if “Performance 1 (first performance)” is set, “holding image movement effect” is performed with a probability of 5%, and “Performance 6 (second performance)” is set. For example, the configuration is such that the “holding image movement effect” is performed with a probability of 15%.

By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the "reserved image" when trying to determine the "performance being set", thereby enhancing the interest in the game. In addition, since the "suspended image" whose display position is normally fixed may be moved to the outside of the "suspended image display area" and displayed, it is possible to give unexpectedness to the player. Also from this, it is possible to increase the interest in the game.

G-5. Modification 5 (Utilization of the display mode of the relevant image):
In Modified Example 5, the "display mode of the relevant image" described in Modified Example 4 is used to suggest "performance being set". For example, when a performance more advantageous to the player is set, the "image for the subject" is displayed in a specific color (for example, black, a color different from the above-described color indicating the degree of expectation for a big hit). Easy configuration. Specifically, if "Performance 1 (first performance)" is set, there is a 5% chance that the "corresponding image" will be displayed in a specific color, and "Performance 6 (second performance)" will be set. If there is a 15% probability, the “image for that purpose” is displayed in a specific color.

The configuration of Modified Example 5 can also be understood as a configuration that suggests "performance being set" by using "the color of the relevant image". In addition, in the configuration of the modified example 5, when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the pre-determination result command (at the time of displaying the relevant image), the winning rate ( For example, if the performance is 1, the winning rate is 5%, and if the performance is 6, the winning rate is 15%). be.

As described above, in Modified Example 5, the color of the "current image" is used to suggest the "performance being set" to the player. By doing this, the player who tries to determine the "performance being set" can be made to pay attention to the color of the "image for the subject", and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Originally, the ``image for the subject'' is for indicating ``that the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed in a variable manner'', but the color of the ``image for the subject'' is used. , and "during variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c" suggest "performance under setting". Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

In addition, as another form of Modified Example 5, when the performance more advantageous for the player is set, the "image for the subject" has a specific shape (for example, a shape imitating a soccer ball, the baseball ball described above). The shape is different from the shape imitating the ). Specifically, if "performance 1 (first performance)" is set, there is a 5% chance that the "image for that purpose" will be displayed in a specific shape, and "performance 6 (second performance)" is set. If it is set, the “image for that purpose” is displayed in a specific shape with a probability of 15%.

It should be noted that such another form of Modified Example 5 can be regarded as a configuration that suggests "performance being set" by using "the shape of the relevant image". In addition, another form of such modification 5 is that when the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 receives the variation pattern designation command (when starting the variation display of the special symbol), A lottery for a winning rate (for example, a winning rate of 5% for performance 1 and a winning rate of 15% for performance 6) is performed, and when the lottery is won, the "image for that purpose" is displayed in a specific color. realized by

As described above, in another form of modification 5, the shape of the "image for the subject" is used to suggest the "performance being set" to the player. In this way, the player who tries to determine the "performance being set" can be made to pay attention to the shape of the "image for that purpose", and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Originally, the ``image for the subject'' is for indicating that ``the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are being displayed in a variable manner'', but the shape of the ``image for the subject'' is used , and "during variable display of the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c" suggest "performance under setting". Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

Furthermore, as another form of Modification 5, a configuration is provided in which a "relevant image movement effect" for moving the "relevant image" being displayed to the outside of the "relevant image display area" and displaying it can be executed. A configuration is adopted in which the "image movement effect for the subject" is more likely to be executed when performance more advantageous to the user is set. Specifically, if "Performance 1 (first performance)" is set, "Pertinent image movement effect" is performed with a probability of 5%, and "Performance 6 (second performance)" is set. In this case, the "relevant image movement effect" is performed with a probability of 15%.

By doing so, it is possible to draw the attention of the player who is trying to determine the "performance being set" to the "image for that purpose", thereby making it possible to increase the interest in the game. In addition, since the ``image for the subject'', whose display position is normally fixed, may be moved to the outside of the ``image display area for the subject'', it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise. This also makes it possible to enhance the amusement of the game.

G-6. Modification 6 (suggestion timing):
The suggestion of "performance being set" as described above may be made with a higher probability during the second period than during the first period.

For example, the suggestion of "performance during setting" in the above-described Modifications 1 to 5 is more likely to occur during the period during which the non-electrical support state is set (the second period) may be performed with a higher probability. Taking Modification 1 as an example, if the "performance being set" is set to 6, the two decorative patterns 41a and 41c are in Chinese characters at a probability of 2% when the ready-to-win effect is performed if the power sapo state is set. The pattern indicating the numbers "1 to 9" (decorative pattern of the second mode) is stopped and displayed, and if it is in the non-electrical support state, the two decorative patterns 41a and 41c have a probability of 10% when the ready-to-win effect is performed. may be stop-displayed in a pattern (decorative pattern of the second mode) indicating the Chinese numerals "one to nine".

In this modification 6, although the non-electrical support state is more disadvantageous for the player than the electric support state, it is a state in which "performance being set" is suggested with a higher probability than the electric support state. . Therefore, even in the non-electrical support state, which is more disadvantageous for the player than the electric support state, the player who tries to determine the "performance being set" can easily continue the game.

In addition, as another form of Modification 6, the suggestion of "performance being set" in Modifications 1 to 5 described above is, as shown in FIG. The period from the end of the "continuous chance period" to the end of the "continuous chance period" (until the jackpot game is not performed) until the symbol variation game is performed 50 times (until the predetermined end condition is satisfied) is better. It may be performed with a high probability. To explain the modification 1 as an example, if the "setting performance" is set to 6, if it is a "continuous chan period" (or the period in which the electric sapo state is set), the reach effect is performed 2 The two decorative patterns 41a and 41c are stopped and displayed with a pattern indicating the Chinese numerals ``1 to 9'' (the decorative pattern of the second mode) with a probability of 50 times after the ``continuous chance period'' ends. If it is a period until the variation game is performed, the two decorative patterns 41a and 41c are patterns indicating the Chinese numerals "1 to 9" with a probability of 10% when the ready-to-win effect is performed (decorative patterns of the second mode ) may be stopped and displayed.

As described above, in another form of Modified Example 6, 50 symbol variation games are performed after the "continuous chance period" ends rather than the "continuous chance period" (or the period in which the electric sapo state is set). It is more likely that suggestions for "performance under configuration" will be made in the period up to

Here, among the players, there are those who end the game when the "continuous chance period" ends, that is, when the game state changes from the electric support state to the non-electric support state. also exist. In this respect, in another form of Modification 6, a period of time after the end of the "continuous chance period" (period until 50 symbol fluctuation games are performed), that is, the game state is changed from the electric support state to the non-electric power supply state. During a period of time after the change to the support state (the period until the symbol variation game is played 50 times), the possibility of suggesting the "performance being set" increases. For this reason, even after the end of the "continuous chance period", that is, after the game state is changed from the electric support state to the non-electric support state, the player who tries to determine the "performance being set" , it becomes easier to continue the game.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not depart from the scope described in each claim. Improvements can also be added as appropriate based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art generally have, as well as the range that can be easily replaced from them.

In the above-described embodiments and modifications, the "performance being set" is suggested in various ways, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, images displayed in various effects (character images, background images, etc.) may be used to suggest "performance being set." More specifically, when a predetermined condition is met, if "Performance 1" is set, a specific character image is displayed with a 5% probability, and if "Performance 6" is set, a 30% probability. may be used to display a specific character image.

In addition, when the decorative patterns 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed as separated stitches, the display mode of the separated stitches may indicate the "performance being set." For example, when "performance 1" is set, even-numbered combinations of separated stitches are likely to be stopped and displayed, and when "performance 6" is set, odd-numbered combinations are more likely to be stopped and displayed. good too.

Further, when information (for example, password, ID, name, game history, etc.) related to the player is input, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 suggests "performance being set" or It is also possible to suggest "performance being set" with a higher probability than when there is no input of information related to the user. In this case, the "performance being set" may be suggested in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment and modification. This makes it easier for the player to input information about the player. Further, in this case, it is also possible to suggest the "performance being set" in a manner corresponding to the information (for example, game history) related to the player. For example, the higher the number of games played during a predetermined period (the number of symbol variation games during a predetermined period), the higher the probability that the "performance being set" may be suggested. By doing so, it is possible to allow the player to play many games, and in turn to increase the operating rate of the pachinko machine 1.例文帳に追加

In this case, the input of information relating to the player is performed using a predetermined operation unit (such as a numeric keypad and a cross key) provided on the pachinko machine 1. FIG. The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 stores the “information regarding the player” in the RAM 223 when the information regarding the player is input via a predetermined operation unit. If the RAM 223 stores "information relating to the player" when a predetermined condition is established, the "performance being set" is suggested, or if there is no input of information relating to the player. also suggests “performance during configuration” with high probability.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game balls supplied from the island facility of the game hall. explained an example. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives a game profit in a form different from "payout of game balls". For example, by storing data indicating the amount of profit (magnitude of game value) corresponding to the entry of a game ball into various ball entrances, a game profit (game The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine that gives a player a value), and in this case also, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Pachinko machines that convert game profits (game values) into data and give them to players include machines that circulate and use a plurality of game balls built into the pachinko machine. , a pachinko machine (a so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return game balls ejected to the back side of the game board through various ball inlets or outlets to the shooting position again and shoot them.

<Gaming machines A1 to A9 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiment>
The pachinko machine of the embodiment described above can be regarded as the following game machines A1 to A9.

<Gaming machine A1>: Suggestion of "performance being set" A gaming machine in which a game is played by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
performance storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance of the gaming machine;
performance setting means for setting one performance out of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by an attendant of the game hall;
a game progressing means for progressing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means;
with
A gaming machine capable of suggesting to a player the performance set by the performance setting means.

In such a gaming machine, the performance of the gaming machine is set based on the setting operation by the staff of the gaming hall, and the game is executed based on this set performance (also referred to as "performance being set" in this specification). proceeded. In other words, the "performance being set" affects the player's own game. Therefore, the player tries to determine which performance is the “performance being set”. In this regard, in this gaming machine, since it is possible to suggest the "performance being set" to the player, it is possible to make the player pay attention to this suggestion, and to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A2>: Suggestion of "performance being set" in the mode of suggesting privilege content In game machine A1,
privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player when a predetermined granting condition is satisfied;
privilege suggesting means capable of suggesting the content of the privilege to be granted to the player;
with
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the privilege to be granted to the player is suggested, the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested to the player by utilizing the mode of the suggestion.

In such a gaming machine, when awarding a privilege to a player, the content of the privilege is suggested (also referred to as "privilege content suggestion" in this specification). Then, using this mode of "privilege content suggestion", the "performance being set" is suggested to the player. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the aspect of the "suggestion of privilege content" for the player who is trying to determine the "performance being set", thereby making it possible to increase the interest in the game. Originally, the ``suggestion of privilege content'' is, of course, intended to suggest the content of the privilege, but by using this aspect of ``suggestion of privilege content'', a ``setting suggesting "medium performance". Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A3>: Suggests “setting performance” in the form of suggesting the number of payouts In game machine A2,
The privilege granting means can pay out game balls as the privilege,
The privilege suggesting means is capable of suggesting the number of game balls to be paid out as the privilege,
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the number of game balls to be paid out as the benefit is suggested, the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested to the player by using the mode of the suggestion.

In such a gaming machine, when paying out game balls to a player, the number of game balls to be paid out is suggested (in this specification, also referred to as "payout number suggestion"). Then, using this mode of "suggestion of number of payouts", "performance being set" is suggested to the player. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the mode of "suggestion of number of payouts" for the player who is trying to discern the "performance being set", thereby enhancing the amusement of the game. Originally, the ``suggestion of the number of games to be paid out'' is, of course, intended to suggest the number of game balls to be paid out. Suggests "performance in settings" different from numbers. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A4>: Suggests “setting performance” in the form of reach production In game machine A1,
Decorative pattern display means for variably displaying a plurality of decorative patterns;
a specific game executing means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where a ball can be entered when the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination;
a ready-to-win effect executing means capable of executing a ready-to-win effect by displaying decorative patterns other than one of the plurality of decorative patterns in a manner that can be the specific combination, and variably displaying the one decorative pattern;
with
A gaming machine, wherein the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested to the player by using the ready-to-win effect mode.

In such a gaming machine, when the "ready-to-win effect" is performed, the mode of the "ready-to-win effect" is used to suggest the "performance being set" to the player. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the aspect of the "ready-to-win effect" when trying to determine the "performance being set", thereby enhancing the interest in the game. Also, originally, the ``ready effect'' is intended to suggest that ``if one more decorative pattern is displayed with a predetermined pattern, a plurality of decorative patterns will be displayed in a specific combination''. , using this aspect of "ready-to-win effect", "performance under setting" that is different from "that if one more decorative pattern is displayed with a predetermined pattern, a plurality of decorative patterns will be displayed in a specific combination" ” suggests. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A5>: Suggests “setting performance” with the display frequency of specific symbols In game machine A1,
Decorative pattern display means for variably displaying a plurality of decorative patterns;
a specific game executing means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where a ball can be entered when the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination;
with
A specific pattern can be displayed as part or all of the plurality of decorative patterns,
A gaming machine, wherein the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested to the player by using the frequency with which the specific symbols are displayed when the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed.

In such a gaming machine, the frequency at which specific symbols displayed as decorative symbols are displayed (herein also referred to as "symbol display frequency") is used to suggest "performance being set" to the player. . By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the "symbol display frequency" when trying to determine the "performance being set", thereby enhancing the interest in the game. In addition, although the player normally pays attention to "whether or not a plurality of decorative patterns are displayed in a specific combination", the player can also be made to pay attention to the "symbol display frequency" which is different from that. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A6>: Suggests “performance being set” in a variable display mode In game machine A1,
Decorative pattern display means for variably displaying a plurality of decorative patterns;
a specific game executing means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where a ball can be entered when the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination;
with
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the plurality of decorative symbols are variably displayed, the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested to the player by using the aspect of the variative display.

In such a gaming machine, a variable display mode of a plurality of decorative symbols (herein also referred to as a "variable display mode") is used to suggest "performance being set" to the player. By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the "variable display mode" when trying to determine the "performance being set", thereby enhancing the interest in the game. Also, originally, the "variable display mode" is intended to suggest "the possibility that a plurality of decorative patterns are displayed in a specific combination", but using this "variable display mode", It suggests "performance during setting" different from "possibility of displaying multiple decorative patterns in a specific combination". Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A7>: Suggests “performance being set” in the display mode of the suspension In game machine A1,
Acquired information storage means for acquiring acquired information based on detection of a game ball;
identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means;
a specific game executing means for executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state in which a ball can be entered based on the identification information being displayed in a specific mode;
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It is possible to display a relevant image indicating that the identification information is being variably displayed, and a pending image indicating that the acquired information whose variable display of the identification information is suspended is stored in the acquired information storage means. and
A gaming machine, wherein the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested to the player by using the display mode of the image for the purpose.

In such a game machine, "the relevant image indicating that the identification information is being variably displayed" and "the acquired information indicating that the variably displayed identification information is pending are stored in the acquired information storage means. When the "holding image" is displayed, the display mode of the "relevant image" among these is used to suggest the "performance being set" to the player. In this way, the player who is trying to determine the "performance being set" can be made to pay attention to the display mode of the "image for that purpose", and it is possible to increase the interest in the game. Originally, the ``image for the subject'' is for indicating ``that the identification information is being displayed in a variable manner.'' It suggests "performance during setting" different from "during display of fluctuation of Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A8>: Suggests “performance being set” in the display mode of the pending image In game machine A1,
Acquired information storage means for acquiring acquired information based on detection of a game ball;
identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means;
a specific game executing means for executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state in which a ball can be entered based on the identification information being displayed in a specific mode;
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capable of displaying a pending image indicating that the acquired information for which variable display of the identification information is suspended is stored in the acquired information storage means;
A gaming machine, wherein the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested to the player by using the display mode of the reserved image.

In such a game machine, a ``pending image indicating that the obtained information whose variable display of the identification information is withheld is stored in the obtained information storage means'' is displayed. It is used to suggest to the player the "performance being set". By doing so, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the display mode of the "holding image" when trying to determine the "performance being set", thereby enhancing the interest in the game. Originally, the "holding image" is intended to indicate that "acquired information for which variable display of identification information is held is stored in the acquired information storage means". ' is used to suggest 'performance under setting', which is different from 'that acquired information whose variable display of identification information is suspended is stored in the acquired information storage means'. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of surprise, which also makes it possible to increase the interest in the game.

<Game machine A9>: High possibility of suggesting "performance being set" after change in disadvantageous state In any one of game machines A1 to A8,
a state setting means capable of setting a disadvantageous state and an advantageous state more advantageous to the player than the disadvantageous state as game states;
When the set game state is changed from the advantageous state to the disadvantageous state, the period from the setting of the unfavorable state to the establishment of a predetermined termination condition is longer than the period in which the advantageous state is set. The gaming machine is characterized in that there is a higher possibility that the performance set by the performance setting means is suggested to the player.

In such a gaming machine, it is possible to set a "disadvantageous state disadvantageous to the player" and an "advantageous state advantageous to the player" as the game state. And when the game state is changed from "advantageous state" to "disadvantageous state", rather than "the period in which the advantageous state is set", "the period from when the unfavorable state is set until the predetermined end condition is satisfied" Period (the period from when the advantageous state is changed to the disadvantageous state until the predetermined termination condition is satisfied)” is more likely to suggest “performance under setting”.

Here, some players end the game when the game state is changed from the "advantageous state" to the "disadvantageous state". In this respect, as described above, in this gaming machine, the possibility of suggesting the "setting performance" for a while after the "advantageous state" is changed to the "disadvantageous state" increases. Therefore, it becomes easy for the player who tries to determine the "performance being set" to continue the game even after the game state is changed from the "advantageous state" to the "disadvantageous state".

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be used for gaming machines used in gaming halls.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko machine (game machine), 20... Game board, 28... Large winning opening (variable ball entrance), 41... Effect display device, 200... Main control board, 201... CPU (performance setting means, game progress means, privilege granting means, specific game execution means, identification information display means, state setting means), 202...ROM (performance storage means), 203...RAM (obtained information storage means), 220...sub control board, 221...CPU (privilege suggestion) means, decorative pattern display means, ready-to-win effect execution means).

Claims (7)

A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
performance storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance of the gaming machine;
performance setting means for setting one performance out of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by an attendant of the game hall;
a game progressing means for progressing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means;
with
It is possible to display a payout number image capable of suggesting the number of payouts, which is the number of game balls paid out in a predetermined period,
By displaying an image suggesting a number different from the actual payout number as the payout number image, it is possible to suggest the performance set by the performance setting means to the player.
A gaming machine characterized by: A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
performance storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance of the gaming machine;
performance setting means for setting one performance out of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by an attendant of the game hall;
a game progressing means for progressing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means;
with
It is possible to display a payout number image capable of suggesting the number of payouts, which is the number of game balls paid out in a predetermined period,
A gaming machine, wherein the performance set by the performance setting means can be suggested to the player by subtracting the number suggested by the payout number image. A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
performance storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance of the gaming machine;
performance setting means for setting one performance out of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by an attendant of the game hall;
a game progressing means for progressing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means;
with
It is possible to display a payout number image capable of suggesting the number of payouts, which is the number of game balls paid out in a predetermined period,
A gaming machine , wherein the performance set by the performance setting means can be suggested to the player at the display position of the payout number image. A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
performance storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance of the gaming machine;
performance setting means for setting one performance out of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by an attendant of the game hall;
a game progressing means for progressing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means;
Decorative pattern display means for variably displaying a plurality of decorative patterns;
a specific game executing means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where a ball can be entered when the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination;
with
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to suggest the performance set by the performance setting means to the player in the changing direction of the plurality of decorative symbols. A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
performance storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance of the gaming machine;
performance setting means for setting one performance out of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by an attendant of the game hall;
a game progressing means for progressing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means;
Decorative pattern display means for variably displaying a plurality of decorative patterns;
a specific game executing means capable of executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state where a ball can be entered when the plurality of decorative symbols are displayed in a specific combination;
with
The gaming machine is characterized in that the performance set by the performance setting means can be suggested to the player in the order in which the plurality of decorative symbols start the variable display. A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
performance storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance of the gaming machine;
performance setting means for setting one performance out of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by an attendant of the game hall;
a game progressing means for progressing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means;
Acquired information storage means for acquiring acquired information based on detection of a game ball;
identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means;
a specific game executing means for executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state in which a ball can be entered based on the identification information being displayed in a specific mode;
with
it is possible to display a relevant image indicating that the identification information is being displayed in a variable manner in the relevant image display area;
It is possible to execute a relevant image movement effect for moving the relevant image to the outside of the relevant image display area,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the image moving effect for the subject is more likely to be executed when the performance set by the performance setting means is more advantageous for the player. A game machine for playing a game by shooting game balls toward a game area formed on a game board,
performance storage means for storing a plurality of types of performance of the gaming machine;
performance setting means for setting one performance out of the plurality of types of performances stored in the performance storage means based on a setting operation by an attendant of the game hall;
a game progressing means for progressing a game based on the performance set by the performance setting means;
Acquired information storage means for acquiring acquired information based on detection of a game ball;
identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means;
a specific game executing means for executing a specific game in which the variable ball entrance is in a state in which a ball can be entered based on the identification information being displayed in a specific mode;
with
It is possible to display a pending image in a pending image display area indicating that the acquired information whose variable display of the identification information is pending is stored in the acquired information storage means,
It is possible to execute a pending image movement effect for moving the pending image to the outside of the pending image display area,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the holding image moving effect is more likely to be executed when the performance set by the performance setting means is more advantageous for the player .

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