JP7479813B2 - Gaming Machines - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

A gaming machine is known that is capable of displaying an amount of gaming value awarded in a favorable state for the player, and a notification display that notifies the player that the amount of gaming value awarded has reached a predetermined amount (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2019-17403 A

The gaming machine uses specific characters in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the characters is formed for various displays such as the amount of the award display and the notification display. The gaming machine also displays background images corresponding to various states such as an advantageous state. There is room for improvement in the relationship between such specific characters and the background images.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and has an object to provide a gaming machine that can display a display including specific characters in a suitable relationship with a background image.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention comprises:
A gaming machine that performs variable display,
A display means ;
a variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium can easily win a prize and a second state in which the game medium cannot or cannot hardly win a prize;
and a control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means is changed to the first state,
The display means includes:
A variable display of decorative identification information is possible;
A first layer is capable of displaying a particular display;
A second layer on the front side of the first layer can display a specific character display different from the decoration identification information,
the specific character display includes a first specific character display whose display position is not changed during display, and a second specific character display whose display position is changed during display,
the first specific character display includes a first specific area surrounded by lines forming a character;
the second specific character display includes a second specific area surrounded by lines forming characters;
The specific display is not visible from the first specific region of the first specific character display,
The specific display is visible from the second specific region of the second specific character display,
a display period of the second specific character display is shorter than a display period of the first specific character display,
The display means is
When the round of play is being played, a given amount display regarding the given amount of gaming value is displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the variable winning means has changed from the second state to the first state;
If the gaming medium does not win the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the gaming value has not been awarded can be displayed at the start of the award amount display;
When the game medium wins the variable prize winning means within the predetermined period, a count-up display is performed at the start of the display of the awarded amount, and then a special display different from the predetermined display is displayed;
A round game display capable of identifying the started round game is not displayed until the predetermined period has elapsed, and after the predetermined period has elapsed, the display of the award amount display and the display of the round game display are started.
In addition, in order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled to a jackpot gaming state, etc.), and is equipped with a display means (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with an image display device 5, etc.), and the display area of the display means includes a first display area and a second display area that is a region around the first display area and is narrower than the first display area (for example, the display area of the image display device 5 includes a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20SH52 that is a region around the first display area 20SH51 and is narrower than the first display area 20SH51, etc.), and the display means is capable of displaying a background image corresponding to the advantageous state in the first display area and the second display area (for example, the image display device 5 displays a jackpot and the like), and in the second display area, a grant amount display relating to the granted amount of gaming value is capable of being displayed in front of the background image in the second display area (for example, the image display device 5 is capable of displaying an acquisition number display 20SHK relating to the number of prize balls granted in the second display area 20SH52 in front of the background image), and at least in the first display area, in front of the background image, a first notification display for notifying that the granted amount of gaming value has reached a first predetermined amount and a second notification display for notifying that the granted amount of gaming value has reached a second predetermined amount, as notification displays for notifying that the granted amount of gaming value has reached a first predetermined amount (for example, the image display device 5 is capable of displaying, in front of the background image in at least the first display area 20SH51, a notification display for notifying that the number of prize balls granted in a jackpot gaming state has reached the number of "kiriban"). As the winning number notification display 20SHKH, when the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state reaches "1000", an winning number notification display of "over 1000" can be displayed, and when the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state reaches "2000", an winning number notification display of "over 2000" can be displayed), the awarded amount display is updated every time gaming value is awarded in the advantageous state (for example, the winning number notification display 20SHK is updated every time gaming balls are paid out as prize balls in the jackpot game state), the notification display ends when a specific period has elapsed since the start of its display (for example, the winning number notification display 20SHKH ends when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of its display), and the characters used in the notification display are characters of a size larger than the characters used in the awarded amount display (for example, the winning number notification display the characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHKH are larger than the characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK), the characters used in the award amount display and the notification display include specific characters in which a specific area is formed surrounded by lines forming the characters (for example, the characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK and the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH include specific characters in which a specific area is formed surrounded by lines forming the characters), the specific characters used in the award amount display are such that the background image is not visible from the specific area (for example, the specific characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK are such that the background image is not visible from the specific area), and the specific characters used in the notification display are such that the background image is visible from the specific area (for example, the specific characters used in the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH are such that the background image is visible from the specific area).

According to this configuration, the display including the specific characters can be displayed appropriately in relation to the background image.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine according to this embodiment. 1 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards etc. installed in a pachinko gaming machine. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control main process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a performance control main process. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a performance control process. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of lighting of a game effect lamp. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol stopping process. A flowchart showing an example of processing before a jackpot is released. A flowchart showing an example of processing during a jackpot opening. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of various display processes. This is a timing chart showing the timing of the opening of the large prize opening and the timing of various displays. A figure showing an example of the performance operation display on the image display device, the open/closed state of the large prize opening, and the lighting status of various lamps. A figure showing an example of the performance operation display on the image display device, the open/closed state of the large prize opening, and the lighting status of various lamps. A figure showing an example of the performance operation display on the image display device, the open/closed state of the large prize opening, and the lighting status of various lamps. A figure showing an example of the performance operation display on the image display device, the open/closed state of the large prize opening, and the lighting status of various lamps. A figure showing an example of the performance operation display on the image display device, the open/closed state of the large prize opening, and the lighting status of various lamps. A figure showing an example of the performance operation display on the image display device, the open/closed state of the large prize opening, and the lighting status of various lamps. A figure showing an example of the performance operation display on the image display device, the open/closed state of the large prize opening, and the lighting status of various lamps. A figure showing an example of the performance operation display on the image display device, the open/closed state of the large prize opening, and the lighting status of various lamps. A figure showing an example of a state in which a game ball is caught in a special variable winning ball device. A figure showing an example of the performance operation display on the image display device, the open/closed state of the large prize opening, and the lighting status of various lamps. This is a timing chart showing the timing of the opening of the large prize opening and the timing of various displays. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of various display processes. A figure showing an example of the performance operation display on the image display device, the open/closed state of the large prize opening, and the lighting status of various lamps. A figure showing an example of the performance operation display on the image display device, the open/closed state of the large prize opening, and the lighting status of various lamps. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an effect display. A figure showing background art related to a first form of the characteristic portion 20SH. A figure showing an example of the display form of Arabic numerals used to display the number of acquisitions, etc. in the first form of the feature part 20SH. A figure showing how the acquisition number display appears in the first form of the feature part 20SH. A figure showing an example of the presentation operation of the acquisition number display and acquisition number notification display in the first form of the feature part 20SH. A figure showing an example of the display form of Arabic numerals used to display the number of acquisitions in the second form of the feature part 20SH. A figure showing a modified example 1 of the display mode of Arabic numerals used to display the number of acquisitions in the second form of the feature part 20SH. A figure showing a modified example 2 of the display mode of Arabic numerals used to display the number of acquisitions in the second form of the feature portion 20SH. A figure showing an example of the display form of Arabic numerals used to display the result in the third form of the feature portion 20SH. A figure showing an example of the presentation period of various presentations in a jackpot gaming state in the third form of the feature unit 20SH. A figure showing examples of the presentation operation of various presentations in a jackpot gaming state in the third form of the feature unit 20SH. A figure showing an example of a setting suggestion provided by an ending background image in the third form of feature section 20SH. A figure showing background art related to the fourth form of the characteristic portion 20SH. A figure showing an example of the display form of Arabic numerals used to display the remaining number of times in the fourth form of characteristic portion 20SH. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a display form of Arabic numerals used to display the remaining number of times in the fourth form of characteristic portion 20SH. A figure showing how the remaining number of times display appears in the fourth form of characteristic part 20SH. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the relationship between the variable display and the change in the display mode of the remaining number notification display in the fourth form of the characteristic portion 20SH. FIG. A figure showing an example of the remaining number of times display and remaining number of times notification display presentation operation in the first form of the characteristic part 20SH. A figure showing an example of a presentation action when a winning occurs during a round in feature portion 19SH. A figure showing an example of the positional relationship between multiple display layers on which various displays are displayed in the characteristic portion 19SH. A figure showing an example of a presentation operation when an over-winning occurs in feature portion 19SH. A figure showing an example of the positional relationship between multiple display layers on which various displays are displayed in the characteristic portion 19SH. A figure showing an example of a setting suggestion by the over winning effect in feature section 19SH. This figure shows an example of a presentation operation when there is a round in which the specified number of winning balls are not won in characteristic section 19SH and a round in which an over-winning ball occurs. A figure showing another example of the presentation action when there is a round in which the specified number of winning balls are not won and a round in which an over-winning ball occurs in the characteristic portion 19SH.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of Pachinko Game Machine 1, etc.)
1 is a front view of a pachinko game machine 1, showing the layout of the main components. The pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is broadly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes the game board surface, and a game machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and game balls as game media are shot into this game area by a predetermined ball shooting device.

In addition, the "variable display" of the special symbol means, for example, displaying multiple types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variations include updating the display of multiple symbols, scrolling the display of multiple symbols, transforming one or more symbols, and enlarging/reducing one or more symbols. In the variation of the special symbol or the normal symbol described later, multiple types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, multiple types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are transformed or enlarged/reduced. In addition, the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed flashing. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is displayed stationary (also called derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). In addition, the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variation.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also called the "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also called the "second special symbol". A special symbol game using the first special symbol is also called the "first special symbol game", and a special symbol game using the second special symbol is also called the "second special symbol game". The special symbol display device that variably displays the special symbol may be of one type.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the play area of the game board 2. The image display device 5 is, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or an organic EL (electro luminescence) display device.
The image display device 5 may be configured with a projector and a screen. The image display device 5 displays various types of effect images.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special game and the second special game,
A variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols (such as symbols showing numbers, etc.) as decorative identification information different from the special symbols is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game,
The decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, scrolled up and down or updated) in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The special game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is pending,
A display area may be provided for displaying an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The pending display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display-compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of reserved variable displays is also referred to as the reserved memory number. The reserved memory number corresponding to the first special game is also referred to as the first reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is also referred to as the second reserved memory number. The sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold memory number by the number of lit LEDs. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold memory number by the number of lit LEDs.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided to the right of the winning ball device 6A.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning hole that is always kept in a constant open state so that a game ball can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, three balls) are paid out and a first special game can be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (normal electric device) forms a second start winning hole that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B is, for example,
The game machine is equipped with an electric tulip-type device having a pair of movable wings, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wings are in a vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wings approaches the winning ball device 6A, and the second start winning hole is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter (also referred to as the second start winning hole being in a closed state). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the on state, the movable wings of the variable winning ball device 6B are in a tilted position, so that the second start winning hole is in an open state in which the game ball can enter (also referred to as the second start winning hole being in an open state). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, three) are paid out and the second special game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to one equipped with an electric tulip-type device as long as it can be changed between a closed state and an open state.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three positions at the lower left of the game area and the variable winning ball device 6
In the above-mentioned embodiment, a general winning opening 10 is provided at one location above B, which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when a ball enters one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number of game balls (e.g., three balls) are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3), and forms the large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large prize opening door (for the special electric device) is in the OFF state, the large prize opening door closes the large prize opening, and the game ball cannot enter (pass) through the large prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large prize opening door is in the ON state, the large prize opening door opens the large prize opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large prize opening.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out as prize balls. When a game ball enters the large prize opening, more prize balls are paid out than when a game ball enters the first start prize opening, the second start prize opening, or the general prize opening 10, for example.

The entry of a game ball into each winning port, including the general winning port 10, is also referred to as a "winning". In particular, the winning of a game ball into a start port (first start winning port, second start winning port) is also referred to as a start winning.

At a predetermined position on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, at the lower left of the game area), a normal symbol display 2
0 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is made of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of normal symbols as multiple types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. The normal symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" or lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbols may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a normal symbol game.

A passing gate 41 through which the game ball can pass is provided to the right of the image display device 5. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a regular game is executed.

A regular symbol reserved display 25C is provided below the regular symbol display 20. The regular symbol reserved display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the regular symbol reserved memory number, which is the number of regular symbol games that are reserved for execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above configuration, a windmill that changes the direction and speed of the game balls and a number of obstacle nails are provided on the surface of the game board 2. At the bottom of the game area, an outlet is provided to take in game balls that do not enter any of the winning holes.

At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R are provided for reproducing and outputting sound effects, etc.
A main lamp 9 is provided above the image display device 5 in the gaming machine frame 3.
A main lamp 9a is provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9a, and frame lamps 9b are provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the game area. The frame lamps 9b include a lower left lamp 9bL1 on the lower left side, an upper left lamp 9bL2 on the upper left side, a lower right lamp 9bR1 on the lower right side, and an upper right lamp 9bR2 on the upper right side, as shown in the figure.
Attack lamp 9c is provided near speaker 8L, 8R. Speaker lamps 9eL, 9eR are provided in the corresponding positions of speakers 8L, 8R. Display-under lamp 9f is provided below image display device 5 on game board 2. Display-under lamp 9f is divided into left display-under lamp 9fL and right display-under lamp 9fR as shown in the figure.
In addition, general winning hole vicinity lamps 9g are provided near the general winning holes 10 provided in three places on the lower left of the game area.

A movable body 32 that operates according to the presentation is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2 (above the image display device 5 in FIG. 1). The movable body 32 is also provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable body lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacca lamp 9c, the speaker lamps 9eL and 9eR, the display device lower lamp 9f, the general winning hole vicinity lamp 9eL ... frame lamp 9b, the frame lamp 9c, the frame lamp 9d, the frame lamp 9c, the frame lamp 9d, the frame lamp 9c, the frame lamp 9d, the frame lamp 9c, the frame lamp 9d, the frame lamp 9c, the frame lamp 9d, the frame lamp 9c, the frame lamp 9d, the frame lamp 9c, the frame lamp 9d, the frame lamp 9c, the frame lamp 9d, the frame lamp 9c, the frame lamp 9d, the frame lamp 9c, the frame lamp 9d, the frame lamp 9c, the frame lamp 9d, the frame lamp 9c, the frame lamp 9d, the frame lamp 9c, the frame lamp 9d, the frame lamp 9c, the frame lamp 9d, the frame lamp 9c, the frame lamp 9d,
The main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacca lamp 9c, the movable body lamp 9d, the speaker lamps 9eL, 9eR, and the like may be collectively referred to as the game effect lamps 9.
The lamp 9f under the display device and the lamp 9g near the general winning opening are constructed including LEDs.

A ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is provided at the lower right position of the game machine frame 3. The ball-hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball toward the game area using the ball-hitting device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, gaming balls dispensed as prize balls or gaming balls lent by a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the ball launching device.
Below the upper tray is a ball supply tray (lower tray) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper tray is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area.
A trigger button that can be pressed by the player is provided on the stick controller 31A. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by a controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 3).

A push button 31B that a player can press to give a predetermined instruction is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The operation of the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's actions (operations, etc.), but detection means other than these may also be provided.

2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine 1. The main board 11 housed in a board case 201 is mounted on the rear of the pachinko game machine 1. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting changeover switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing the setting values such as the probability of winning a jackpot and the ball payout rate in the setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11, for example, at a predetermined position on the power supply board 17.

A display monitor 29 is disposed in the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 31 is disposed on the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 is, for example, a seven-segment LED.
The display device may be used.
is arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is viewed with the game machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive win ratio, winning combination ratio, and base. The consecutive win ratio is the ratio of the number of winning balls that have entered the large winning port (attacker) to the total number of winning balls. The combination ratio is the ratio of the number of winning balls that have entered the second start winning port (electric chute) and the number of winning balls that have entered the large winning port (attacker) to the total number of winning balls. The base is the ratio of the total number of winning balls to the number of game balls shot out. When in a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, the display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display monitor 2
9 may be configured to display the setting values to be changed or confirmed when in a setting change state or setting confirmation state.

The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 are operated when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed.
It is not possible to operate the pachinko game machine 1 from the front side. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided on the game machine frame 3, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko game machine 1, a security cover 500A is attached to the right end of the outer frame 1a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape. The security cover 500A covers the board case 201 including the setting keys 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 when the game machine frame 3 is closed.
The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 500Aa and a long piece 500Ab, and may be made of a transparent synthetic resin.

(Outline of game progress)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player rotating the ball hitting operation handle 30 provided on the pachinko game machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game is started by the normal symbol display 20. If the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal game is being played (if the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal game based on the passing cannot be played immediately), the normal game based on the passing is put on hold up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this game, if a specific regular symbol (a regular winning symbol) is displayed, the display result of the regular symbol will be "regular winning". On the other hand, if a regular symbol other than the regular winning symbol (a regular losing symbol) is displayed as the confirmed regular symbol, the display result of the regular symbol will be "regular losing".
When the "normal hit" occurs, the opening control is performed to keep the variable winning ball device 6B in an open state for a predetermined period of time (the second start winning port is in an open state).

When a game ball enters a first start winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, a first special symbol game is started by the first special symbol display device 4A.

When a game ball enters the second start winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, a second special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B.

In addition, if the game ball enters (wins) the start winning hole during the period when the special game is being played or during the period when the game is controlled to the big win game state or small win game state described below (if a start winning occurs but the special game based on that start winning cannot be played immediately), the execution of the special game based on that entry will be put on hold up to a specified upper limit number (for example, 4).

In special game, a specific special symbol (a big win symbol, for example, "7") is selected as the confirmed special symbol.
If a special symbol (small win symbol, for example, "2") different from the big win symbol is displayed, it is a "small win." If a special symbol (miss symbol, for example, "-") different from the big win symbol or small win symbol is displayed, it is a "miss."

After the display result in the special game becomes "big win", the game state is controlled to a big win game state that is advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special game becomes "small win", the game state is controlled to a small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the large prize opening formed by the special variable prize ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. This open state continues until either a predetermined period (e.g., 29.5 seconds or 1.8 seconds) has elapsed or the number of game balls entering the large prize opening reaches a predetermined number (e.g., 10 balls), whichever comes first. The predetermined period is 1
This is the maximum period during which the big prize opening can be opened in a round, and is also referred to as the maximum opening period hereinafter. A cycle in which the big prize opening is open is called a round (round game). In the big prize game state, the round can be repeated until it reaches a predetermined maximum number of times (15 times or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can obtain prize balls by making the game ball enter the large prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot game state is advantageous to the player. The more rounds there are in the jackpot game state, and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player. In the jackpot game state, a so-called right shot is performed to shoot the game ball into the right game area so that the game ball enters the large prize opening formed by the special variable prize ball device 7.

In addition, the "big win" has a big win type set. For example, the opening mode of the big win hole (
There are multiple types of jackpot types, such as the number of rounds and the maximum open period, and the game state after the jackpot game state (normal state, time-saving state, probability change state, etc.), and the jackpot type is set according to these. As the jackpot type, there may be a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls can be obtained, or a jackpot type in which almost no prize balls can be obtained.

In the small win game state, the large prize opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening state. For example, in the small win game state, the large prize opening is opened in the same opening state as the large prize opening in the large prize game state in some large prize types (the number of times the large prize opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the timing of closing the large prize opening is also the same, etc.). In addition, like the large prize types, small prize types may be set for "small prizes".

After the jackpot game state ends, the game may be controlled to a time-saving state or a special state depending on the type of jackpot.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) is executed to shorten the average special chart change time (period during which the special chart changes) compared to the normal state. In the time-saving state, the control (time-saving control) is executed to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning hole by shortening the average regular chart change time (period during which the regular chart changes) compared to the normal state, or by improving the probability of a "regular chart hit" in the regular chart game compared to the normal state.
High opening control, high base control) are also executed. The time-saving state is a special pattern (especially the second special pattern)
This is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency is improved, and is therefore advantageous to the player.

In the probability variable state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, probability variable control is executed to make the probability of the display result being a "jackpot" higher than in the normal state. The probability variable state is an even more advantageous state for the player, since it is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbols is improved and it is easier to get a "jackpot".

The time-saving state or the probability change state continues until one of the end conditions is met first, such as the execution of a specified number of special game games or the start of the next big win game state, etc. The end condition of the state in which the specified number of special game games are executed is also called the number-cut (number-cut time-saving, number-cut probability change, etc.).

The normal state refers to a gaming state other than advantageous states such as a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and special states such as a time-saving state and a special probability state, and is a state in which the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability that the display result in the normal game will be a "normal hit" and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", is controlled in the same way as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset has been performed and the specified return process has not been executed after the power has been turned on).

The state in which the probability variable control is being executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability variable control is not being executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time-saving control is being executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time-saving control is not being executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, the time-saving state is a low probability high base state,
The probability of winning is also called a high probability, high base state, and the normal state is also called a low probability, low base state. A high probability state and a low base state are also called a high probability, low base state.

After the small win game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game becomes "small win" is continued (however, if the special game when the "small win" occurs is the special game of the above-mentioned predetermined number of times in the above-mentioned number cut, the game state is changed naturally). In addition, "small win" does not have to be the display result of the special game.

The game state may change based on the game ball passing through a specific area (e.g., a specific area in a big prize hole) during the big win game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, the game state may be controlled to a probability variable state after the big win game state.
(Progression of the performance, etc.)

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects to notify the progress of the game and to liven up the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. These effects will be explained below.
The presentation is performed by displaying various presentation images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, the presentation may be performed using audio output from speakers 8L, 8R, the turning on and off of the game effect lamp 9, the operation of the movable body 32, or any presentation device including some or all of these.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in response to the start of the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in the "left", "center", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5. At the timing when the display result (also called the determined special symbol) in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is statically displayed, the determined decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols), which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols, is also statically displayed (derived).

During the period from when the variable display of the decorative symbols starts to when it ends, the state of the variable display of the decorative symbols may become a predetermined reach state (a reach is achieved). Here, the reach state refers to a state in which the decorative symbols that have not yet been stopped and displayed continue to be variable displayed when the decorative symbols that have been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later.

In addition, when the reach state is reached during the variable display of the decorative symbols, a reach effect is executed. In the pachinko game machine 1, a plurality of types of reach effects are executed, each of which has a different probability (also called a jackpot reliability or a jackpot expectation) of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbols) becoming a "jackpot" according to the performance mode. The reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach, which has a higher jackpot reliability than a normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "jackpot", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a "jackpot").
The same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are stopped and displayed in a line on a predetermined pay line in the "left", "center" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R.

In the case of a "probability jackpot" in which the probability jackpot state is controlled after the end of the jackpot game state, odd numbered decorative symbols (for example, "7") are displayed in a line, and in the case of a "non-probability jackpot (normal jackpot)" in which the probability jackpot state is not controlled after the end of the jackpot game state, even numbered decorative symbols (
For example, "6" etc. may be displayed in a line. In this case, the odd numbered decorative symbols are called "variable symbols", and the even numbered decorative symbols are called "non-variable symbols (normal symbols). After the non-variable symbols are in a reach state, a promotion effect may be executed that finally results in a "variable jackpot".

When the display result of the special game is a "small win", a fixed decoration pattern (for example, "1 3 5") that is a predetermined small win combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern is a "small win"). As an example, the "left", "middle", and "right" decoration pattern display areas 5L, 5C,
A decoration pattern constituting a chance eye is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special game is a "big win" of some big win types (big win types of a big win game state of the same mode as a small win game state) and when it is a "small win", a common fixed decoration pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special game is a "miss," the state of the variable display of the decorative pattern does not become a reach state, and a fixed decorative pattern of a non-reach combination (also called a "non-reach miss") may be displayed as a static result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "non-reach miss"). Also, when the display result is a "miss," after the state of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a reach state, a fixed decorative pattern of a predetermined reach combination (also called a "reach miss") that is not a jackpot combination may be displayed as a static result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "reach miss").

The effects that the pachinko game machine 1 can execute include displaying the variable display compatible display (reserved display or active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a preview effect that predicts the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The preview effects include a preview effect that predicts the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed, and a foresight preview effect that predicts the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is reserved). As a foresight preview effect, an effect that changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display (reserved display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

In addition, in the image display device 5, a pseudo consecutive performance may be executed in which a single variable display appears as multiple variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative pattern during the variable display and then resuming the variable display.

During the jackpot game state, a jackpot game performance is executed to notify the jackpot game state. As the jackpot game performance, a performance to notify the number of rounds or a promotion performance to indicate that the value of the jackpot game state will increase may be executed. Also, during the small win game state, a small win game performance to notify the small win game state is executed. In addition, a common performance may be executed during the small win game state and the jackpot game state in some jackpot types (a jackpot type in a jackpot game state of a similar aspect to the small win game state, for example, a jackpot type in which the game state after that is a high probability state) so that the player cannot know whether the current state is a small win game state or a jackpot game state. In such a case, a common performance may be executed after the end of the small win game state and after the end of the jackpot game state so that the high probability state or the low probability state cannot be identified.

Also, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo performance is executed).

(Board configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, a performance control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like, as shown in FIG.
Various boards, such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a firing control board, etc., are arranged on the back of the pachinko game machine 1. In addition, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. The various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductor patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but also electronic circuit mounting boards configured to realize specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on the electronic circuit board.

In the pachinko game machine 1, power from an AC power source such as an external power source of 100V AC, such as a commercial power source, can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12 by the power supply board 17. The power supply board 17 can convert, for example, AC to DC.
), and a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage into a specific DC voltage (for example, 12 V DC or 5 V DC).

The main board 11 is a main control board, and has a function of controlling the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of special games (including management of reserved games), execution of normal games (including management of reserved games), big win game state, small win game state, game state, etc.). The main board 11 is a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, etc.
etc.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101,
RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 and CPU (Central Processing Unit)
A random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input
t/Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to control the progress of the game (a process for implementing the functions of the main board 11).
The various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns, performance control commands, and tables to be referred to when making various decisions) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are preserved for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. It is also possible to load all or a part of the programs stored in the ROM 101 into the RAM 102 and execute them on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of a game in an updatable manner. The game random numbers may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updatable by software).

The I/O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (the first special pattern display device 4A, the second special pattern display device 4B, the normal pattern display device 20, the first reserved display device 25A, the second reserved display device 25B, the normal reserved display device 25C, etc.)
and an output port for transmitting a signal to the actuator (a signal to drive the actuator, a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (such as a detection signal indicating that a game ball has passed or entered and the switch has been turned on) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23) and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the game ball has passed or entered.

The switch circuit 110 receives a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power supply board 17 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is
This is an operation stop signal for stopping control circuits such as the game control microcomputer 100, and is used for the power supply monitoring circuit, the IC with a watchdog timer, and the system reset IC.
It is sufficient if the power cut signal can be output using either of the above. The power cut signal is turned off when the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and is turned on when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage is below the predetermined value continues for a period of time equal to or longer than the power cut reference time. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, pressing a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric device and the solenoid 82 for the large prize opening door.

The main board 11 is connected to a display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 31, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door open sensor 90. The door open sensor 90 detects the glass door frame 3a
The opening of the gaming machine frame 3, including the frame 3, is detected.

As part of the control of the game progress, the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) supplies presentation control commands (commands that specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) to the presentation control board 12 according to the progress of the game. The presentation control commands output from the main board 11 are as follows:
The command is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the performance control board 12. The performance control command includes, for example, various determination results in the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the type of big win), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (described in detail later)).
These include commands that specify the game status (for example, the start or end of the variable display, the opening status of the large prize slot, the occurrence of a win, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the occurrence of an error, etc.

The performance control board 12 is a sub-control board independent of the main board 11, and has the function of receiving performance control commands and executing performances (various performances according to the progress of the game, including various notifications such as driving the movable body 32, error notifications, and power outage restoration notifications) based on the received performance control commands.

The performance control board 12 is equipped with a performance control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125.

The performance control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to perform processing for executing a performance together with the display control unit 123 (processing for realizing the above-mentioned functions of the performance control board 12, including determining the performance to be executed).
Various data (such as data of various tables) stored in the memory 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The performance control CPU 120 is a controller sensor unit 35A and a push sensor 35
It may also instruct the display control unit 123 to execute a presentation based on a detection signal from B (a signal that is output when an operation by a player is detected and that appropriately indicates the content of the operation).

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor),
CGROM (Character Generator ROM), VRAM (Video RAM)
o RAM) and executes a performance based on a performance execution instruction from the performance control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies a video signal corresponding to the performance to be executed to the image display device 5 based on an instruction to execute the performance from the performance control CPU 120, thereby displaying a performance image on the image display device 5.
The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and to turn on/off the game effect lamp 9, and also supplies a lamp signal (a signal designating the on/off state of the lamp) to the sound control board 13.
to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits that drive the speakers 8L, 8R, and drives the speakers 8L, 8R based on the sound designation signal, causing the speakers 8L, 8R to output the sound designated by the sound designation signal.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamps 9, and drives the game effect lamps 9 based on the lamp signals, turning the game effect lamps 9 on and off in the manner designated by the lamp signals. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the sound output and the turning on and off of the lamps.

In addition, the sound output, control of turning the lamps on and off (such as supplying sound designation signals and lamp signals), and control of the movable body 32 (such as supplying signals to operate the movable body 32) may be performed by the performance control CPU 120.

The random number circuit 124 generates various random numbers (random numbers for performance) used to execute various performances.
The random number for performance may be updated by the performance control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 125 mounted on the performance control board 12 is composed of an input port for inputting performance control commands transmitted, for example, from the main board 11, and an output port for transmitting various signals (video signals, sound designation signals, lamp signals).

Sub-substrates include the performance control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, other than the main board 11. As in the pachinko game machine 1, multiple sub-substrates may be provided for different functions, or one sub-substrate may be configured to have multiple functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (function) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main Operations of Main Board 11)
First, a description will be given of the main operations of the main board 11. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and a game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing the game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in Fig. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupts to be prohibited (step S1). Then, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial settings include setting a stack pointer, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), and setting the RAM 102 to be accessible.

Next, it is determined whether the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is in the OFF state, backup data is present, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, for example, if the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, the ON clear signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100. If such an ON clear signal is input, it is sufficient to determine in step S3 that the recovery condition is not satisfied. The backup data may be stored in the RAM 102, which is the backup RAM for game control. In step S3, it is sufficient to check or inspect the presence or absence of backup data and the presence or absence of data errors, and to determine whether the recovery condition can be satisfied.

If the recovery condition is met (step S3; Yes), recovery processing (step S4) is executed, followed by setting confirmation processing (step S5). The recovery processing in step S4 sets a working area based on the contents stored in RAM 102. By setting a working area using backup data stored in RAM 102, the game state when the power supply was stopped is restored, and if, for example, a special symbol was fluctuating, it is sufficient if the fluctuating special symbol can be resumed from the state before the stoppage.

If the restoration condition is not met (step S3; No), the initialization process (step S
6), a setting change process (step S7) is executed. The initialization process in step S6 includes a clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and initial values are set in the work area by the execution of the clear process.

In the setting confirmation process in step S5, it is determined whether a predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the power supply is started, the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is in the ON state, and the setting key 51 is turned ON.
The setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed when the restoration conditions, including the clear signal being in the OFF state, are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, and therefore the OFF state of the clear signal can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process of step S5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 enters a setting confirmation state in which the setting values set therein can be confirmed, and a setting confirmation start command is sent from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by viewing the display on the display monitor 29. When the setting confirmation state is to be ended, a setting confirmation end command is sent from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in a game stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped. In the game stop state, the launch of the game ball by the operation of the ball hitting operation handle, the detection of the game ball by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20 may be controlled to stop and display a losing symbol or the like, or to display a different symbol corresponding to a game stop state from the losing symbol. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state associated with it may also end.

In the setting change process in step S7, it is determined whether a predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the power supply is started, the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is in the ON state, and the setting key 51 is turned ON.
The setting change condition may include the clear signal being in an ON state.

If the setting change conditions are met in the setting change process of step S7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 enters a setting change state in which the setting value set therein can be changed, and a setting change start command is sent from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. In the setting change state, the setting value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and the numerical values displayed on the display monitor 29 are updated and displayed sequentially each time the operation of the setting change switch 52 is detected. Thereafter, based on the setting key 51 being turned off by an attendant at the gaming parlor or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated and stored) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is turned off. To end the setting change state, a setting change command is sent from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12.
2, a setting change end command is sent.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting change state, the same as when it is in the setting confirmation state,
The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be put into a game stop state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state associated with this may also end.

On the performance control board 12 side, when a setting confirmation start command or a setting change start command is received, control may be performed to notify that the setting is being confirmed or changed. For example,
A predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L, 8R, or a light-emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9 may be caused to emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by, for example, pressing a clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on, if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 and the setting change process of step S7 are executed to control the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process of step S4 and the setting confirmation process of step S5 are executed to control the setting confirmation state. When the power supply is started, if the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off, if the clear switch is on, the initialization process of step S6 is executed but the setting change state is not controlled, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process of step S4 is executed but the setting confirmation state is not controlled.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms).
The register of the CTC built in is set (step S9), and interrupts are enabled (
Step S10. Then, the process enters into a loop. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process.

After executing the game control main process, the CPU 103 receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, and then executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of Fig. 5. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in Fig. 5 is started, the CPU 10
3 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110 (step S2
1). Next, a predetermined main side error process is executed to diagnose an abnormality in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a warning can be issued if necessary depending on the diagnosis result (step S22).
After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information (information indicating the number of jackpots), start information (information indicating the number of start winnings), and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times the probability variable state has been reached) are output to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko game machine 1 (step S23).

Following the information output process, the CPU 103 executes a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S25).
By executing the special pattern process processing at each timer interruption by the timer 03, management of the execution and reservation of the special pattern game, control of the big win game state and the small win game state, control of the game state, etc. are realized.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26
). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process at each timer interruption, which enables the execution and reservation management of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41), and the opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal symbol hit". The normal symbol game is executed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of reserved normal symbols is displayed by lighting the normal symbol reservation display 25C.

After the normal symbol process is executed, as part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power outage occurs, a process for paying out prize balls, etc. may be executed.
The PU 103 executes a command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may set a performance control command for transmission in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process is performed to transmit the performance control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the performance control board 12. After executing the command control process, an interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5. In the special symbol process, the CPU 103
First, a start winning determination process is executed (step S101).

In the start winning judgment process, a process is executed to detect the occurrence of a start winning, store reserved information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and update the reserved memory number. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the type of big win) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as reserved information. In addition, a process for predicting and judging the display result and the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value may be executed. After the reserved information and the reserved memory number are stored, a transmission setting is performed to transmit a performance control command for specifying the judgment result such as the occurrence of a start winning, the reserved memory number, and the predictive judgment to the performance control board 12. The performance control command at the time of the start winning thus transmitted and set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12, for example, after the special pattern process is completed, by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103
Depending on the value of the special symbol process flag set in step S110, one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 is selected and executed.
In S120), transmission settings are made to transmit performance control commands corresponding to each process to the performance control board 12.

In the normal special pattern processing in step S110, the value of the special pattern process flag is “0” (initial value).
In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol is selected based on the presence or absence of reserved information.
A determination is made as to whether or not to start the special symbol game or the second special symbol game. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is to be a "big win" or a "small win", and the type of the big win in the case of a "big win", is determined (pre-determined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, a determined special symbol (either a big win symbol, a small win symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in response to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. Note that the special symbol game using the second special symbol may be executed with priority over the special symbol game using the first special symbol (also called special symbol 2 priority consumption). In addition, the winning order of the game balls in the first start winning port and the second start winning port may be stored, and the start condition of the special symbol game may be established in the winning order (also called winning order consumption).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables (tables in which decision values compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) stored in ROM 101 are referenced. The same applies to other decisions in main board 11 and various decisions in performance control board 12. In performance control board 12, various tables are stored in ROM 121.

The variable pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "1". In this variable pattern setting process, the display result is set to "big hit" or "small hit".
The process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types using a random number value for determining the variation pattern based on a pre-determined result of whether or not to set the variation pattern. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

The variation pattern specifies the execution time of the special chart game (special chart variation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative patterns), the manner of the variable display of the decorative patterns (presence or absence of a reach, etc.), and the content of the presentation during the variable display of the decorative patterns (type of reach presentation, etc.), and is also called the variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B to vary the special symbol, and a process for measuring the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. In addition, a determination is made as to whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time since the start of the variation of the special symbol has reached the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". This special symbol stop process includes a process for setting the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the variation of the special symbol and to stop displaying (deriving) the determined special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Then, the display result is "jackpot".
If the jackpot flag is off and the display result is a "small win", the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is off and the display result is a "small win", the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "8
" Also, if the display result is a "miss," the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0." If the display result is a "small hit" or "miss," and the game is controlled to a time-saving state or a special bonus state, and the end of the number-cutting is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The pre-opening process of step S114 is executed when the value of the special pattern process flag is "4". This pre-opening process of the jackpot includes a process for setting the large prize opening to an open state by starting the execution of a round in the jackpot game state based on the display result being "jackpot". When the large prize opening is opened, a process for supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, depending on which type of jackpot it is, the open upper limit period for opening the large prize opening and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set. When these settings are completed, the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "5" and the pre-opening process of the jackpot is completed.

The jackpot opening process of step S115 is executed when the value of the special pattern process flag is "5". This jackpot opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the jackpot opening was opened, and a process of determining whether it is time to return the jackpot opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23. When the jackpot opening is returned to the closed state, a process of stopping the supply of a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the jackpot opening door is executed, and then the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "6", and the jackpot opening process is terminated.

The post-opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special pattern process flag is "6". This post-opening process includes a process for determining whether the number of times the round in which the large prize opening is opened has reached the set upper limit number of times, and a process for setting to end the jackpot game state when the upper limit number of times has been reached. When the number of times the round has been executed has not reached the upper limit number of times, the value of the special pattern process flag is set to "5".
On the other hand, when the number of times the round is executed reaches the upper limit number of times, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "7." When the value of the special chart process flag is updated, the post-jackpot release process ends.

The jackpot end process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "7". This jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period during which an ending performance is executed as a performance operation to notify the end of the jackpot game state has elapsed, and a process of making various settings for starting the probability change control or time-saving control in response to the end of the jackpot game state. When such settings are made, the value of the special chart process flag is set to "
0" and the big win end process is completed.

The small win opening pre-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "8". This small win opening pre-processing includes a process for setting the large prize winning port to an open state in the small win game state based on the display result being "small win". At this time, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "9", and the small win opening pre-processing is terminated.

The small win open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "9". This small win open process includes a process for measuring the elapsed time since the large prize winning port was opened, and a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the large prize winning port from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. When the large prize winning port is returned to the closed state and it is time to end the small win game state, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "10" and the small win open process is terminated.

The small win end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special chart process flag is "10". This small win end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period during which the performance operation that notifies the end of the small win game state is executed has elapsed. Here,
When the small win game state ends, the game state before the small win game state is continued in the pachinko game machine 1. When the waiting time at the end of the small win game state has elapsed, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "0", and the small win end process ends.

The pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the probability of winning a jackpot and the ball payout rate change according to the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the probability of winning a jackpot and the ball payout rate change by using a display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the set value. For example, the set value is made up of six levels from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest probability of winning a jackpot, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the probability of winning a jackpot. In this example, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the advantage becomes in stages.
If the probability of winning the jackpot changes according to the set value, the payout rate may also change according to the set value.
The probability of winning a jackpot is constant regardless of the setting value, whereas the number of rounds in a jackpot game state may vary depending on the setting value. The pachinko game machine 1 may be configured to be able to set one of a number of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player. The setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is notified to the performance control board 12 by sending a setting value designation command from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12.

FIG. 7 shows an example of the display result determination table. FIG. 7(A) shows a display result determination table for the first
FIG. 7(B) shows an example of the configuration of the first special image display result determination table used in the case of a special image.
) shows an example of the configuration of a display result judgment table for the second special symbol used when the variable special symbol is the second special symbol. The display result judgment table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101. In the display result judgment table, a winning judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 according to a set value is assigned to the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol.
R1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is updated randomly within the range of 0 to 65535. As the display result determination table, a common display result determination table may be used for the first special chart and the second special chart.

In the display result judgment table, when the game state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values are assigned to the special chart display result of "jackpot" than when the game state is a normal state or a time-saving state (low probability state). As a result, when the pachinko game machine 1 is in a high probability state such as a probability variable state in which probability variable control is performed, the probability of determining that the game state will be controlled to a jackpot game state is higher than when the game state is in a low probability state such as a normal state or a time-saving state.

In the first special chart display result judgment table, a judgment value is assigned so that the probability of determining that the special chart display result is controlled to a small win game state as a "small win" is the same regardless of the game state or the setting value. In the second special chart display result judgment table, a judgment value is assigned so that the probability of determining that the special chart display result is controlled to a small win game state as a "small win" is the same value different from that in the first special chart display result judgment table, regardless of the game state or the setting value. In addition, the probability of determining that the special chart display result is controlled to a small win game state as a "small win" may be different depending on the setting value. The probability of determining that the special chart display result is controlled to a small win game state as a "small win" may be the same probability regardless of the variable special chart.

In the first special chart display result judgment table and the second special chart display result judgment table, when the game state is normal or time-saving, the range of the hit judgment value from 1020 to 1237 is set as the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging a jackpot regardless of the setting value. When the setting value is 1, 1020 to 1237 is assigned to "jackpot" and only the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging a jackpot is set, while when the setting value is 2 to 6, 1238 is assigned to "jackpot" so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value.
A numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as a non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the first special chart display result judgment table and the second special chart display result judgment table, when the game state is a probability variable state, the range of the hit judgment value from 1020 to 1346 is set as the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging a jackpot regardless of the setting value. When the setting value is 1, 1020 to 1346 is assigned to "jackpot", so that only the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging a jackpot is set, while when the setting value is 2
In the case of setting value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each setting value is set from 1346 to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous with the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value.

In the first special display result judgment table, when the game state is the normal state or the time-saving state, the range of the hit judgment value from 32767 to 33094 is set as a common numerical range of the small hit judgment value for judging a small hit regardless of the set value. The small hit judgment value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit judgment value regardless of the set value being 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit judgment value from overlapping with the range of the big hit judgment value that changes according to each set value.

In the first special display result judgment table, when the game state is a probability change state, the winning judgment value is 32767 to 3309, just as when the game state is a normal state or a time-saving state.
The range from 0 to 4 is set as the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value for judging a small hit regardless of the set value. The small hit judgment value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big hit judgment value regardless of the set value being 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit judgment value from overlapping with the range of the big hit judgment value that changes according to each set value.

In the second special display result judgment table, when the game state is the normal state or the time-saving state, the range of the hit judgment value from 32767 to 33421 is set as a common numerical range of the small hit judgment value for judging a small hit regardless of the set value. The small hit judgment value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit judgment value regardless of whether the set value is 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit judgment value from overlapping with the range of the big hit judgment value that changes according to each set value.

In the second special display result judgment table, when the game state is in a probability change state, the winning judgment value is 32767 to 3342, just as when the game state is in a normal state or a time-saving state.
The range from 0 to 1 is set as the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining a small hit regardless of the set value. The small hit determination value is set to a numerical range different from the common numerical range and non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value being 1 to 6. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

The number of setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be five or less or seven or more. The smaller the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player. The game characteristics may be changed according to the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the probability of a jackpot in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability of the probability of the jackpot state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called probability loop type). When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the probability of a jackpot in the normal state is 1/200, and the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to a probability of the jackpot state based on the game ball passing through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 during the jackpot game, while the rate at which the game ball passes through the predetermined switch during the jackpot game varies depending on the variable special chart (so-called V probability of the jackpot type). When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a jackpot is 1/320, the probability of a small jackpot is 1/50, and the probability of a high base (
The game may be a so-called type 1, type 2 mixed type) in which the game ball passes through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 during the time-saving control (a game in which the game ball passes through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7 during the time-saving control). When the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game is the same, but a setting may be provided in which the probability of a big win or small win is higher than when the setting value is any of 1 to 3, but the number of prize balls that can be obtained during a big win game is smaller (for example, when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). When the game is changed according to the setting value, a common switch may be used for different purposes.
Specifically, when the setting value is 1 to 3, a designated switch provided within the special variable winning ball device 7 is used as a performance switch (a switch for executing a designated performance each time the game ball passes through a designated area), and when the setting value is 4 to 6, the designated switch may be used as a game switch (a switch for controlling the game state to a special state or a jackpot game state based on the game ball passing through the designated switch).

The jackpot type may be determined at different rates depending on the set value based on the allocation of the judgment value in the jackpot type judgment table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The fluctuation pattern may be determined at different rates depending on the set value based on the allocation of the judgment value in the fluctuation pattern judgment table. Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The execution rate of the normal reach or super reach may differ depending on the set value, so that the setting value may be suggested by the frequency at which the normal reach or super reach is executed. Alternatively, the execution rate of the normal reach or super reach may be common regardless of the set value. In addition, any setting suggestion performance may be executed at different rates depending on the set value.

(Main operations of the performance control board 12)
Next, the main operations of the performance control board 12 will be described. When the performance control board 12 receives a power supply voltage from a power supply board or the like, the performance control CPU 120 starts up and executes the performance control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8. When the performance control main process shown in FIG. 8 starts, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the registers of the CTC (counter/timer circuit) mounted on the performance control board 12. In addition, it executes an initial operation control process (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control is executed to perform the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control to drive the movable body 32 to return it to its initial position and control to perform a predetermined operation check.

After that, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73
The timer interrupt flag is set based on the register setting of the CTC, and is set to a predetermined time (for example, 2
At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

In addition to the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time has elapsed, an interrupt occurs on the performance control board 12 to receive a performance control command from the main board 11. This interrupt occurs, for example, when the performance control INT signal from the main board 11 turns on. When an interrupt occurs due to the performance control INT signal turning on,
The performance control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupts to be prohibited, but if a CPU that does not automatically set interrupts to be prohibited is used, it is desirable to issue an interrupt prohibition command (DI command). The performance control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the performance control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a performance control command is captured from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, among the input ports included in the I/O 125. The captured performance control command is stored in a performance control command reception buffer provided in, for example, the RAM 122. After that, the performance control CPU 120 sets interrupts to be permitted, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes
The timer interrupt flag is cleared to the OFF state (step S74), and a command analysis process is executed (step S75).
After reading out various presentation control commands transmitted from the first game control microcomputer 100 and stored in the presentation control command receiving buffer, settings and controls corresponding to the read presentation control commands are performed. For example, the read presentation control commands are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the RAM 123 is written to the RAM 124 so that the presentation control process can check which presentation control command was received and the contents specified by the presentation control command.
For example, the display control unit 123 may turn on a reception flag provided at the display control unit 124. When the presentation control command specifies a game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the performance control process is executed (step S76). In the performance control process, for example, the display operation of the performance image in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the decorative light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the driving operation of the movable body 32 are controlled to operate various performance devices. In addition, the control contents of the performance operation using various performance devices are judged, determined, and set according to the performance control command transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the performance control process processing in step S76, a performance random number update processing is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the performance random numbers used on the performance control board 12 side is updated by software. Then, the processing returns to step S73. Before returning to the processing in step S73, other processing may be executed.

9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the performance control process. In the performance control process shown in FIG. 9, the performance control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a judgment, decision, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice performance is performed based on the performance control command at the time of the start winning transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the reserved display is executed based on the reserved memory number specified from the performance control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the performance control CPU 120, for example,
Depending on the value of the performance process flag provided in step S170 to step S171, the following steps are performed.
77 processes are selected and executed.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is executed when the value of the performance process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process includes a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for starting variable display has been received from the main board 11.
When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern in is to be started, the value of the performance process flag is set to "
1" and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the performance process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the mode of the variable display of the decorative pattern, whether or not various performances such as reach performance and various notice performances are executed, and the mode and execution start timing are determined based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the performance control command. Then, a performance control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the performance) reflecting the determined result is set. After that, based on the set performance control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 according to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The variable display performance process in step S172 is executed when the performance process flag is set to "2". In the variable display performance process, the performance control CPU 120:
By instructing the display control unit 123, a performance image based on the performance control pattern set in step S171 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the movable body 32 is driven, and a command (sound effect signal) is output to the audio control board 13 to output sound effects to the speakers 8L and 8L.
Various kinds of performance control are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as outputting voices and sound effects from R, and outputting commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14 to turn on/off/blink the game effect lamps 9 and decorative LEDs. After carrying out such performance control,
For example, in response to reading out an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern from the performance control pattern, or receiving a command specifying the stop display of the fixed decorative pattern from the main board 11, the fixed decorative pattern, which is the display result of the decorative pattern, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "3",
The variable display performance process ends.

The special winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the performance process flag is "3". In this special winning waiting process, the performance control CPU 120 judges whether or not a performance control command that specifies the start of a big win game state or a small win game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when a performance control command that specifies the start of a big win game state or a small win game state is received, if the command specifies the start of a big win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "6". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of a small win game state, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small win during performance processing. Also, when a command that specifies the start of a big win game state or a small win game state has not been received and the waiting time for receiving the command has elapsed, it is judged that the display result in the special game was "miss", and the value of the performance process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the performance process flag is updated, the special winning waiting process is terminated.

The small win performance processing in step S174 is a process executed when the performance process flag value is "4". In this small win performance processing, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern corresponding to the performance content in the small win game state, for example, and executes various performance controls in the small win game state based on the set content. In addition, in the small win performance processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to end the small win game state, the performance process flag value is set to "5", which is a value corresponding to the small win end performance.
and ends the small hit performance processing.

The small win end performance process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the performance process flag is "5". In this small win end performance process, the performance control CPU 120:
For example, a presentation control pattern corresponding to the end of a small win game state is set, and various presentation controls are executed at the end of the small win game state based on the set contents. After that, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small win end presentation processing is terminated.

The big win performance process in step S176 is a process executed when the performance process flag value is "6". In this big win performance process, the performance control CPU 120 sets a performance control pattern or the like corresponding to the performance content in the big win game state, and executes various performance controls in the big win game state based on the set content. In addition, in the big win performance process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 specifying that the big win game state is to be ended, the value of the performance process flag is updated to "7", which is a value corresponding to the ending performance process, and the big win performance process is ended.

The ending production process in step S177 is executed when the value of the production process flag is "7".
For example, the controller 100 sets a presentation control pattern corresponding to the end of a big win game state, and executes various presentation controls for the ending presentation at the end of the big win game state based on the set contents. After that, the controller 100 updates the value of the presentation process flag to the initial value "0" and ends the ending presentation process.

(Modification of the basic explanation)
This invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko game machine 1 described above is a payout type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize when a win is made, but it may also be an enclosed type game machine in which game media are enclosed and points are awarded when a win is made.

During the variable display of special symbols, only one symbol (for example, the symbol "-") is displayed.
The variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the pattern only. Furthermore, even if the pattern is displayed during the variable display, the pattern may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).
.

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 was shown as the gaming machine, but it is also possible to use a slot machine (e.g., a big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, A) capable of executing a game in which medals are inserted, a predetermined bet amount is set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in response to the operation of a control lever by the player, and when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of a stop button by the player, a combination of stopped symbols is formed, and a predetermined number of medals is paid out to the player.
The present invention can also be applied to slot machines equipped with one or more of RT and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to being distributed or provided to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, but may be distributed by being pre-installed in a storage device of the computer device, etc. Furthermore, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line, etc., by providing a communication processing unit.

The game may be executed not only by inserting a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like, and directly using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (such as "high",
The expressions "low,""different," and the like may include one being a percentage of "0%." For example, they also include one being a percentage of "0%" and the other being a percentage of "100%" or a percentage less than "100%."

(Explanation regarding characteristic part 042AK)
Next, regarding the gaming machine in the characteristic part 042AK of this embodiment, FIG.
The pachinko game machine 1 in the characteristic part 042AK of this embodiment starts displaying the number of balls won after a predetermined period when the attacker is opened in the first round of play, and if the attacker is not won within the predetermined period, a predetermined display is made to indicate that the number of balls won has not increased, and if the attacker is won within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is made.
The pachinko gaming machine 1 in K will be described. Note that the description of the same parts as those described in the basic description above will be omitted.

FIG. 10-1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1.
Lower left lamp 9bL1, upper left lamp 9bL2, lower right lamp 9bR1, upper right lamp 9bR2)
9A is a diagram showing an example of lighting when all of the game effect lamps 9, such as the attacca lamp 9c, the movable body lamp 9d, the speaker lamps 9eL and 9eR, the display bottom lamp 9f (the left display bottom lamp 9fL, the right display bottom lamp 9fR), and the general winning hole vicinity lamp 9g, are lit. In the characteristic part 042AK of this embodiment, as will be described later in detail, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b (the lower left lamp 9bL1, the upper left lamp 9bL2, the lower right lamp 9bR1, and the upper right lamp 9bR2), the attacca lamp 9c, the movable body lamp 9d, the speaker lamps 9eL and 9eR,
Display device lower lamp 9f (left display device lower lamp 9fL, right display device lower lamp 9fR),
It is possible to suggest to the player that he should hit to the right by lighting up the game effect lamps 9, such as the lamp 9g near the general winning opening, in sequence from the lower left to the lower right.

FIG. 10-2 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S113 of FIG. 6 as a special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG.
First, U103 judges whether the big win flag is on or not (step 042 AKS
At this time, if the big win flag is on (step 042AKS001; Yes
s), and set the waiting time for the big win start performance (step 042AKS002). For example,
In the processing of step 042AKS002, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the waiting time for the presentation at the start of the jackpot may be set in a game control process timer provided in RAM 102.

Following the processing of step 042AKS002, settings are made to transmit a win start designation command from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 (step 042AKS003).
For example, in the process of step 042AKS003, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the winning start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the winning start designation command may be stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. After that, the big win flag is cleared to the OFF state (step 042AKS004). Also, settings for ending the probability variable state and the time-saving state are performed (step 042AKS005). For example, in step 042AKS005, the process of clearing the probability variable flag and the time-saving flag to the OFF state, and the process of clearing the special pattern change count counter for counting the number of times the special pattern game is executed in the probability variable state and the time-saving state may be executed. Then, the value of the special pattern process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the large prize opening pre-processing (step 042AKS006), and the special pattern stop processing is terminated.

If the big win flag is OFF in step 042AKS001 (step 042
AKS001; No), and judge whether the small hit flag is on or not (step 042A
At this time, if the small win flag is on (step 042AKS007;
No), and set the small win start time performance waiting time (step 042AKS008). For example, in the processing of step 042AKS008, a timer initial value previously determined corresponding to the small win start time performance waiting time may be set in the game control process timer.

Following the processing of step 042AKS008, similar to the processing of step 042AKS003, a setting is made to send a winning start designation command from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12 (step 042AKS009). After that, the small winning flag is cleared to the off state (step 042AKS010). Then, the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "8", which is a value corresponding to the small winning opening pre-processing (step 042AKS011).

Also, if the small win flag is off in step 042AKS007 (step 042AKS007; No), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0", which is the value corresponding to the normal processing of the special symbol (step 042AKS012).
After executing any of the processes in steps 042AKS012, a determination is made as to whether or not to terminate the probability variation state or the time-saving state (step 042AKS013).
In the processing of 42AKS003, the value of the special chart fluctuation count counter (special chart fluctuation count value) is updated, for example, by subtracting or adding 1, and a determination is made as to whether or not the updated special chart fluctuation count value matches a predetermined special game state end determination value. At this time, if it matches the special game state end determination value, the special game state or time-saving state is ended and control is performed to the normal state by clearing the special game state flag or time-saving flag to turn it off. On the other hand, if it does not match the special game state end determination value, the state of the special game state flag or time-saving flag is maintained, and step 0
After the end of the special symbol stop process is completed, the special symbol stop process is completed. The end of the special symbol stop process is completed only when the special symbol change count value is set to the time-saving state, and the special symbol stop process may be continued until the next variable display result becomes "jackpot". Alternatively, for example, the RAM 10
Numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the end of the special probability state may be extracted from the random counter provided at 2, and a determination as to whether or not to end the special probability state may be made by referring to a special probability state end determination table previously stored in ROM 101 or the like.

FIG. 10-3 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S114 of FIG. 6 as a pre-big win opening process. In the pre-big win opening process shown in FIG.
First, U103 judges whether the jackpot start flag is on or not (step 042
Here, the big win start flag is set to the ON state in response to the big win flag being ON in the special symbol stop processing of step S113 shown in FIG. 6. If the big win start flag is ON in step 042AKS021 (step 042AK
S021; Yes), and judge whether or not the jackpot start performance is waiting (Step 04
2AKS022). As an example, in the special symbol stopping process of step S113 shown in FIG.
When the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "4", a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the jackpot start time performance waiting time is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S312, if the game control process timer value does not match a predetermined waiting time elapsed judgment value (for example, "0"), it is determined that the jackpot start time performance is waiting, and if it matches, it is determined that the jackpot start time performance is not waiting.

If the jackpot start performance is on standby in step 042AKS022, step 042A
KS022; Yes), for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 (step 042AKS023), and then the big win opening pre-processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the big win start performance is not waiting in step 042AKS022 (step 04
2AKS022; No), and clear the big win start flag (step 042A
KS024), and clear the large prize opening count counter (step 042AKS025).
, the big win type buffer value stored in the RAM 102 is read (step 042AK
S026), set the opening control pattern corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value. In the feature part 042AK of this embodiment, a common opening control pattern is set regardless of the jackpot type, but for example, if there is a "sudden probability" jackpot type, it may be set to a different opening control pattern from the jackpot types of "probability change" and "non-probability change". In addition, even if the jackpot type is "probability change" or "non-probability change", it may be set to a different opening control pattern according to the jackpot type, for example, the jackpot types of "probability change 1" and "probability change 2" may be set to different opening control patterns.

After executing the process of step 042AKS026, it is determined whether or not the game is waiting for the big prize opening to be opened in the next round (waiting for the next opening) (step 042AKS026).
As an example, in the process of step 042AKS027, it is judged whether the game control process timer value matches the next opening waiting end judgment value, and if they do not match, it is judged that the next opening is waiting, whereas if they match, it is judged that the next opening is not waiting.
7; Yes), proceed to step 042AKS023 to update the game control process timer value. Note that the game control process timer value updated in step 042AKS023 is
This is the time set as the waiting time at the start of the jackpot in step 042AKS002 shown in Figure 10-2, or the time set as the interval time between each round in the post-jackpot opening processing in step S116 of Figure 6.

When it is determined in step 042AKS027 that the machine is not waiting for the next opening (step 042AKS027; No), the machine performs settings for opening the large prize opening in accordance with the set opening control pattern and the count value of the large prize opening opening counter (step 04
2AKS028). As an example, in the processing of step 042AKS028, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the special prize opening time is set in the game control process timer, and the special prize opening time, which is the upper limit of the time for which the special prize opening formed by the special variable prize ball device 7 is in an open state, is set. Also, for example, a solenoid drive signal is started to be output to a specific special prize opening door solenoid via a specific solenoid circuit, and the special prize opening door solenoid is set to be in an on state in order to open the special prize opening.

At this time, for example, the count value of the large prize opening counter is set to "1" to "15".
In either case, an initial timer value corresponding to a special prize opening time of 29.5 seconds is set in the game control process timer.

Then, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a command to specify that the large prize opening is open to the performance control board 12 (step 042AKS029).
After executing the above process, the large prize opening count value is updated by adding 1 (step 042AKS030), and the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "5", which corresponds to the processing during the large prize opening (step 042AKS031), and then the processing before the large prize opening is terminated.

FIG. 10-4 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S115 of FIG. 6 as a process during a jackpot opening. In the process during a jackpot opening shown in FIG.
First, the U103 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the big prize hole by, for example, determining whether or not the count switch 23 has been turned on (step 042AKS
041). If no game ball has entered the big prize opening in step 042AKS041 (step 042AKS041; No), the process proceeds to step 042AKS044.

On the other hand, if a game ball enters the big prize hole in step 042AKS041 (
Step 042AKS041; Yes), the CPU 103 adds 1 to the winning number count value to update it, and sets the main board 11 to transmit a winning designation command indicating that the game ball has entered the big winning hole to the performance control board 12 (Step 042AKS042
Then, the CPU 103 judges whether the updated winning number count value is a predetermined number (e.g., 10) or not (step 042AKS043). If the winning number count value is not the predetermined number (step 042AKS043; No), the CPU 103 updates the game control process timer value by subtracting 1 (step 042AKS044), and judges whether 29.5 seconds have passed since the opening of the large winning port, for example, depending on whether the game control process timer value matches a timer value corresponding to 29.5 seconds or not (step 042AKS045).
At this time, if 29.5 seconds have not elapsed (Step 042AKS045; No)
Then, the process of opening the large prize slot is terminated.

If it is determined in step 042AKS043 that the updated winning number count value has reached a predetermined number (step 042AKS043; Yes),
If it is determined that 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the big prize opening in step 04
2AKS043; Yes), for example, by stopping the output of a solenoid drive signal to a solenoid for a specific large prize opening door via a specific solenoid circuit, the solenoid for the large prize opening door is set to an off state (step 042AKS046), and the win number count value is cleared (step 042AKS04
7).

After executing the process of step 042AKS047, a setting is made to transmit a command to the performance control board 12 after the opening of the large prize opening (step 042AKS0
48), the value of the special chart process flag is updated to "6" which corresponds to the processing after the opening of the large prize opening (step 042AKS049), and then the processing during the opening of the large prize is terminated.

In this way, the special symbol stop process shown in Fig. 10-2, the pre-opening process shown in Fig. 10-3, the process during the opening of the jackpot shown in Fig. 10-4 (including the process after the opening of the jackpot and the process after the jackpot) are executed, and various performance control commands such as a win start command, a command during the opening of the large prize opening, a winning command, and a command after the opening of the large prize opening are set. Then, the command control process of step S27 in Fig. 5 is executed, and the performance control commands set for transmission are transmitted to the sub-side control board such as the performance control board 12, so that the performance control board 12 side knows each timing such as the start of the jackpot, the opening (start of a round) and closing (end of a round) of the large prize opening, the winning of the large prize opening, and the end of the jackpot.

10-5 is a flowchart showing an example of various display processes performed in the big win performance process in step S176 in FIG. 9. In the various display processes shown in FIG. 10-5, the performance control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a win end command has been received (step 042AKS051). The win end command is received in step S1 in FIG.
This is a command sent from the main board 11 when it is determined in the post-opening processing of the jackpot 16 that the number of times the round in which the jackpot opening is opened has reached the set upper limit, and is a command to end the performance during the jackpot and execute the ending performance.

If it is determined that the end command has not been received (step 042 AKS051
(No), the performance control CPU 120 judges whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the nth round (nth round predetermined period has elapsed) (step 042AKS052). Note that n is a variable indicating the number of rounds, and is initially set to "1" and is incremented by one in the process of step 042AKS066 described later, and is cleared to "1" in step 042AKS068.
The predetermined period is 0.6 seconds, and is set as a timer value when a round of play starts, and it is determined that the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the nth round when the timer value becomes "0." More specifically, in response to the large prize winning port being completely opened (detection that the large prize winning port door has moved to a position where it is completely open), a large prize winning port open command is transmitted from the main board 11 side, and the timer value starts counting for the predetermined period from the timing when the command is received.

In addition, in the characteristic part 042AK of this embodiment, as described below, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the first round of round play, an acquisition number display, which shows the number of acquired balls, and a round display, which shows the number of rounds, are performed. On the performance control board 12 side, during the period from the time of the big win to the end of the game (the period from the fanfare to the ending), the process of adding 15 to the number of acquired balls is continuously performed each time a winning command, which shows that a game ball has entered the big winning port, is received. On the performance control board 12 side, when the winning command is received,
First, a series of processes, such as analyzing the command, adding up the number of winnings, and displaying the added number of winnings, must be performed, and a predetermined period is required from winning to displaying. Therefore, if the predetermined period is too short, the series of processes may not be completed in time for winnings from the start of the first round of play until the predetermined period has elapsed, and the winning number display may not be able to keep up with the process of displaying "0000" and "0015" even though the winning has been won ("0000" is displayed and then "0015" is displayed, giving the player a sense of incongruity). Therefore, in the characteristic part 042AK of this embodiment, a predetermined period of 0.6 seconds is set, and if a game ball present at the top of the big winning port at the time of opening wins from the opening to the display of the number of rounds, a period is secured in which "0015" is displayed directly without "0000" being displayed as the winning number display. On the other hand, in the feature part 042AK of this embodiment, the predetermined period is set to 0.6 seconds, which is the same as the firing interval when balls are fired continuously, and even when taking into account the period from firing to winning the large prize opening, the time interval required for the game balls fired continuously to win the large prize opening is the firing interval. Therefore, the number of balls that win the large prize opening from the time the large prize opening is opened until the winning number display is started is one. Therefore, by increasing the number of winnings before the winning number display or the number of rounds display is started, it is possible to prevent the winning number display from increasing at the time the round number display starts, which gives the player a sense of discomfort. Note that in the feature part 042AK of this embodiment,
In the example shown, the predetermined period in 2AK is 0.6 seconds, which is the same as the firing interval.
The time is not limited to 6 seconds and may be changed as appropriate.

If it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed since the start of the nth round (step 042AK
S052; No), the performance control CPU 120 judges whether n=1, i.e., whether it is the first round or not (step 042AKS053). n is a variable indicating the number of rounds, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. As described above, the initial value is set to "1", and is sequentially incremented by 1 in the processing of step 042AKS066.
The count value is cleared to "1" at step 042AKS053. In the process of step 042AKS053, the value of n is checked to determine whether n=1 or not.

If it is determined that n=1 (step 042AKS053; Yes), the performance control C
The PU 120 performs a right-hit effect to suggest to the player that he should hit the right button, and controls the operation of a fanfare effect to suggest that the player has hit the jackpot (step 0
On the other hand, if it is determined that n ≠ 1 (step 042AKS053),
(Step 0; No), the CPU 120 for controlling the presentation displays the number of rounds and the number of wins corresponding to the n-1R, and controls the operation of the presentation during the big win of the n-1R.
In the process of step 042AKS055, for example, when n=2,
The round display indicating that it is the first round and the number of winnings are displayed, and the operation control of the big win performance corresponding to the first round is performed.
As the big win performance, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, the game effect lamp 9 may be illuminated in a pattern corresponding to the big win performance, and predetermined music or sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The illumination pattern of the game effect lamp 9 during the big win performance may be preset.

After executing the processing of step 042AKS054 or step 042AKS055,
The CPU 120 for controlling the performance judges whether or not it has received a command for designating a win, i.e., whether or not the game ball has entered the large prize opening (step 042AKS056). In the process of step 042AKS056, the CPU 120 judges whether or not the game ball has entered the large prize opening from the start of the nth round up to a predetermined period. If the command for designating a win has not been received (step 042AKS056; No
), the performance control CPU 120 then terminates various display processes.

When a winning designation command is received, that is, when a winning is made in the big winning port within a predetermined period from the start of the nth round (step 042AKS056; Yes), the performance control CPU
120 adds "15" to the count value of the number of balls won (step 042AKS057).
The count value of the number of balls acquired is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 with the initial value set to "0", and the process of step 042AKS057 and step 042A057 described later are executed.
The number of balls won is counted continuously during the consecutive wins, and is cleared to "0" when the time-saving control ends without the variable display result becoming a "jackpot", that is, when the consecutive wins end.
After executing the process of step 042AKS057, the performance control CPU 120 causes the attacca lamp 9c to light up and outputs a winning sound corresponding to the winning (step 042AKS058).
The attacca lamp 9c (same as for the attacca lamp 9c) emits light in a manner (a manner of announcing a win) that is greater than the number of times per unit time of the game effect lamps 9 other than the attacca lamp 9c that emits light during the big win performance, for example (a manner of announcing a win). Therefore, it is easier to visually recognize that the game ball has entered the big win slot, and the interest in the game can be improved. The attacca lamp 9c may also emit light in a manner that is greater than the number of times per unit time during the big win performance when the game ball has entered the big win slot. When the game ball has entered the big win slot, the attacca lamp 9c is illuminated and a winning sound is output regardless of whether the winning occurred within a predetermined period. Therefore, it is easier to recognize that the game ball has entered the big win slot, and the interest in the game can be improved.

After executing the process of step 042AKS058, the performance control CPU 120 determines whether n=1, i.e., whether the first round (first R
If n=1, that is, if it is the first round (step 042AKS059; Yes), the various display processes are terminated. On the other hand, if n≠1, that is, if it is not the first round (step 042AKS059; Yes),
AKS059; No), the count value of the number of balls won added in step 042AKS057 is displayed (the number of balls won is displayed), and the number of balls won is updated and displayed (step 042AKS0
In the characteristic part 042AK of this embodiment, when the acquisition number update display is performed in the process of step 042AKS060,
The number of balls won counted in 057 is not displayed as it is, but is displayed as shown in Figure 10-1.
As shown in FIG. 2(a-23), the display first counts up (notifies the player that the number of balls won is increasing), and then displays the number of balls won. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the number of balls won is increasing, which can increase the player's interest in the game.

When it is determined in step 042AKS052 of FIG. 10-5 that a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the nth round (step 042AKS052; Yes), the performance control CPU 12
0 displays the round number corresponding to the nth round, the number of wins, and the nth round
The operation control of the performance during the big win is performed (step 042AKS061). When n=1, i.e., when it is the first round, the number of rounds and the number of wins are displayed for the first time in step 042AKS061. In this case, if there is a win before the specified period has elapsed, the number of wins is updated and displayed in step 042AKS061. Specifically, if a game ball enters the big win slot before the specified period has elapsed, the number of wins is increased by "15" in step 042AKS057, so in step 042AKS061, as shown in FIG. 10-11(a-20), a count-up display (announcement display of an increase in the number of wins) is performed, and then the display in FIG.
As shown in 0-11 (a-21), a display of the number of winnings (as a specific display) (display of "0015") is performed in addition to the predetermined display indicating that the number of winnings has not increased in this jackpot (if the jackpot is in a consecutive win, the display of the number of winnings from the previous jackpot plus "15" may be performed after the count-up). On the other hand, if the game ball has not entered the jackpot before the predetermined period has elapsed,
The number of winnings remains "0" and has not increased in this big win.
As shown in -11 (a-22), as a predetermined display, the number of acquisitions (display of "0000") is displayed to indicate that the number of acquisitions has not increased (if the game is in a streak, the number of acquisitions at the time of the previous big win may be displayed as it is). In addition to "0000", the number of acquisitions (predetermined display) to indicate that the number of acquisitions has not increased may be displayed as a non-numeric value, such as "---" or "not increased". In addition, in step 042AKS061, as a big win performance, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, the game effect lamp 9 may be illuminated in a pattern corresponding to the big win performance, and a predetermined song or sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The light emission pattern of the game effect lamp 9 during the big win performance may be preset. In this way, during the specified period after the big prize opening is opened, i.e., when the winning number display is not being performed, the attacca lamp 9c only lights up when the game ball enters the big prize opening, but when the winning number display is being performed after the specified period has elapsed, the performance effect lamp 9 provided on the frame 3 for the multi-game machine and the performance effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 are alternately lit, and the performance effect lamp 9 is illuminated more than during the specified period. Therefore, since a specific display is performed when a prize is won within the specified period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety, and it is possible to enhance the performance after the winning number display after the specified period, thereby improving the interest in the game. In addition, since the performance effect lamp 9 is illuminated at the same timing as the execution timing of the big prize performance, it is possible to enhance the performance at once at the timing when the big prize performance is executed, thereby improving the interest in the game.

After executing the process of step 042AKS061, the performance control CPU 120 judges whether or not a winning designation command has been received, i.e., whether or not the game ball has entered the big winning hole (
Step 042AKS062). When a winning designation command is received, that is, when a winning is made to the big winning slot (Step 042AKS062; Yes), the performance control CPU 120
The count value of the number of balls won is incremented by "15" (step 042AKS063), the Attacka card 9c is illuminated, a winning sound corresponding to the win is output, and a count-up display (announcement display that the number of balls won is increasing) is displayed before displaying the number of balls won (step 042AKS064).

After executing the process of step 042AKS064, or step 042AKS062
If the winning command has not been received (step 042AKS062; No), the performance control CPU 120 judges whether the next round after the nth round, the n+1th round, has started (step 042AKS065). In step 042AKS065, for example, it may be judged based on whether the large prize opening command indicating the start of the n+1th round has been received from the main board 11. If the n+1th round has not started, that is, if the large prize opening command has not been received and the nth round remains (step 042AKS065; No
On the other hand, when the n+1R has started, that is, when the command to specify that the large prize opening is in progress, which indicates the start of the n+1R, is received (step 042AKS065; Yes), n is incremented by "1" (step 04
For example, if n=1, that is, if it is the first round, then n=2 is set in step 042AKS066. Note that even if n=2 and it is the second round, steps 042AKS052 and 053 are not performed until a predetermined period has elapsed.
The result is No in step 042AKS055, and a round display corresponding to the first round, which is the n-1R, is performed, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, a round display corresponding to the second round, which is the nR, is performed (after the result is Yes in step 042AKS052, this is displayed in the processing of step 042AKS061).

If it is determined in step 042AKS051 that a hit end designation command has been received (step 042AKS051; Yes), the presentation control CPU 120 sets the jackpot presentation corresponding to the round to end in order to perform an ending presentation (step 042AKS067), clears n to 1 (step 042AKS068), and terminates various display processing.

Next, examples of display timing and performance operations such as displaying the number of rounds and the number of wins are shown in FIG.
Specific explanation will be given with reference to Figures 6 to 10 to 14. Note that the illustrated examples are not for consecutive wins, but for the first win (first big win).

FIG. 10-6 is a timing chart showing the timing of opening the big prize opening and the timing of various displays. FIGS. 10-7 to 10-14 are diagrams showing examples of the performance operation display on the image display device 5, the open/closed state of the big prize opening, and the lighting status of various lamps. When the combination of decorative symbols that constitute a big prize is displayed as stopped as shown in FIG. 10-6 and FIG. 10-7(a-1), the big prize game state is entered. At this stage, the big prize opening is closed as shown in FIG. 10-7(b-1). Also, to inform the player that a big prize has been won, a display is displayed as shown in FIG. 10-7(c-1).
As shown in FIG. 1, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacca lamp 9c, the movable body lamp 9d, the speaker lamps 9eL and 9eR, the display device lower lamp 9f, the general winning entrance vicinity lamp 9
In the illustrated example, the upper row of the performance effect lamps 9 are provided on the gaming machine frame 3, and the lower row of the performance effect lamps 9 are provided on the gaming board 2.

When a jackpot is hit, as shown in FIG. 10-6, a right-hit effect and a fanfare effect are performed to inform the player that he or she should hit the right hand until the end of the predetermined period of the first round (step 042AKS054 in FIG. 10-5).
The period until the start of R is sufficiently longer than the predetermined period.
As shown in Fig. 10-7(a-2), a fanfare effect image is displayed on the image display device 5, and at the same time, all effect lamps 9 are temporarily turned off as shown in Fig. 10-7(c-2). Then, the effect lamps 9 are turned on in the order of the lower left, upper left, center, upper right, and lower right, and a right-hit effect is performed in which "Right Hit" is displayed in large letters on the image display device. Note that the small right-hit display displayed in the upper right part of the image display device 5 shown in Fig. 10-7(a-2) may be continuously displayed during the jackpot game state.

Specifically, in the right-hit performance, as shown in Fig. 10-7(a-3) to Fig. 10-10(a-19), the image display device 5 continues to display "Right Hit" superimposed on the fanfare image. Therefore, the following will explain the order in which the performance effect lamps 9 light up. When the right-hit performance starts, as shown in Fig. 10-7(c-3), the general winning hole vicinity lamp 9g located at the lower left of the play area lights up first, and then the lower left lamp 9bL1, which is the frame lamp 9 at the lower left part, lights up as shown in Fig. 10-7(c-4). Then, as shown in Fig. 10-7(c-5), the lower left lamp 9bL1 lights up.
As shown in FIG. 10-7 (c-6), the left display device lower lamp 9fL among the display device lower lamps 9f provided below the image display device 5 on the game board 2 is turned on, and then
As shown in FIG. 10-8, the upper left lamp 9bL2, which is the frame lamp 9 in the upper left portion, is turned on.
As shown in (c-7), the speaker lamp 9eL corresponding to the speaker 8L is turned on.
In this way, the performance effect lamps 9 are turned on in order from the lower left to the upper left of the pachinko game machine 1. As shown in FIG. 10-8(b-7), the big prize opening is closed, so the launched game media will not enter the big prize opening at this stage.
In the example shown in 8 (b-7), the launched game ball passes through the second path in the upper part of the big prize opening door and is guided to the discharge path.

Next, as shown in Figure 10-8 (c-8), the movable body lamp 9d corresponding to the movable body 32 provided in the upper central part of the game board 2 lights up, and as shown in Figure 10-8 (c-9), the main lamp 9 located above the image display device 5 in the game machine frame 3 lights up, causing the performance effect lamp 9 provided in the upper central part of the pachinko game machine 1 to light up.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-8(c-10), the speaker lamp 9eR corresponding to the speaker 8R portion is turned on, and then, as shown in FIG. 10-8(c-11), the upper right lamp 9bR2, which is the frame lamp 9 in the upper right portion, is turned on, and as shown in FIG. 10-8(c-12), the game board 2
Among the display device lower lamps 9f provided at the lower position of the image display device 5 in the figure, the right display device lower lamp 9fR is lit. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (c-13), the right lower lamp 9bR1, which is the frame lamp 9 at the lower right part, is lit, and the attacca lamp 9c provided at the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7 is lit. In this way, the performance effect lamps 9 are lit in order from the upper right side to the lower right side of the pachinko game machine 1. As a result, the performance effect lamps 9 are lit in order from the lower left side to the upper left side, and then the central part, and then the upper right side to the lower right side of the pachinko game machine 1, and a right-hit performance is performed in the performance effect lamp 9 to suggest a right hit to the player. In this example, an example has been shown in which both the performance effect lamp 9 provided on the game machine frame 3 and the performance effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 are used to suggest a right hit, but either one may be used. In addition, only the performance effect lamps 9 provided on the game machine frame 3 may be lit from the lower left to the center and then to the lower right, and only the performance effect lamps 9 provided on the game board 2 may be lit from the lower left to the center and then to the lower right, and so on, and both may be lit independently, simultaneously or with a time lag.

After the right-hit effect on the effect effect lamps 9 is finished, as shown in Fig. 10-9 (c-15), all effect effect lamps 9 are turned off. Note that, as shown in Fig. 10-9 (a-15), the right-hit display on the image display device 5 continues (the right-hit effect itself is being executed).

Next, when the timing for opening the big prize opening comes as shown in FIG. 10-6, the first round starts, and the big prize opening is opened as shown in FIG. 10-10(b-16).
As shown in FIG. 0-10(a-16), the right-hit display on the image display device 5 continues, and until a predetermined period of time has elapsed, all of the performance effect lamps 9 remain off as shown in FIG. 10-10(c-16) (the same applies to FIG. 10-10(a-19) and (c-19)). Even if all of the performance effect lamps 9 are not turned off, any of the indicators such as luminance, brightness, or illuminance may be lower than normal. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-10(b-16), even after the big prize opening is opened, the display remains on as shown in FIG. 10-7 until a predetermined period of time has elapsed.
As shown in (c-3) to (c-13) of FIG. 10-9, the performance effect lamps 9 may be sequentially lit to suggest a right hit. In this case, the lighting speed of each performance effect lamp may be faster than before the opening of the large prize opening (the lighting period may be shortened and the transition speed may be faster). In addition, when the performance effect lamps 9 are sequentially lit to suggest a right hit after the large prize opening is opened,
After the last light, the attacca lamp 9c, is turned on, it may be left on as is, instead of being turned off, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (c-15). This allows the player to be aware that the big prize opening has been opened.

Then, when the big prize winning port is completely opened as shown in FIG. 10-10(b-17), a count of 0.6 seconds as a predetermined period corresponding to the first round is started, and as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10-5, when a game ball enters the large prize opening, the game ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a winning designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. Note that even if a game ball (a game ball that has been hit quickly) is launched by a right-hit performance before the start of the first round (before the large prize opening is opened), if it is above the large prize opening when the opening is opened, it can win within the specified period corresponding to the first round. On the performance control board 12 side, step 042AKS0 in FIG. 10-5 is executed.
58, a winning sound is output as shown in FIG. 10-10(b-18), and the attacca lamp 9c is turned on in a manner to notify the player that a winning has been won as shown in FIG. 10-10(c-18). As described above, the attacca lamp 9c is lit up in a manner that is greater than the number of times per unit time that the game effect lamps 9 other than the attacca lamp 9c are lit up during the big win performance. In the example shown in FIG. 10-10(b-18), the game ball that is launched passes through the first path, which is the path toward the big win opening, and is led to the winning path in which the count switch 23 is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is configured so that the time until the game ball present in the big win opening door portion is detected by the count switch 23 is less than 0.6 seconds, which is a predetermined period. This increases the likelihood that a game ball present above the large prize opening will be detected by the count switch 23 within a specified period from the opening of the large prize opening, thereby preventing a decline in the player's interest in the game without causing anxiety to the player.

As shown in FIG. 10-10(b-18), after the game ball enters the big winning hole, or as shown in FIG.
Time passes without winning from the state shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-17), and the state becomes FIG. 10-10 (a-19).
When a predetermined period of time has elapsed as shown in (b-19) and (c-19), as shown in FIG. 10-6, it is time to display the number of rounds corresponding to the first round and the performance during the big win, and it is time to display the number of acquisitions. Therefore, step 042AKS in FIG. 10-5 is performed.
The process of 061 is executed.

Specifically, if the game ball enters the large prize slot before a specified period of time has elapsed, as shown in Figure 10-10 (b-18), the round number "1R" will be displayed to indicate that this is the first round, and a count-up display will be displayed, as shown in Figure 10-11 (a-20).
In addition, at the same time as these displays, the big win performance (first round performance) is shown in FIG.
As shown in 11 (a-20), the decoration patterns that make up the jackpot are displayed, and "BOUNUS"
The display of "7" and the character are displayed. The decoration pattern constituting the jackpot and the display of "BOUNUS" displayed as the jackpot performance (first round performance) are not shown (the same applies to FIG. 10-20 described later), but they are displayed in a manner suggesting that the player should hit the right as shown in FIG. 10-21. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-21 (A-1), when the fanfare and right-hit performance are performed and a predetermined period has elapsed since the opening of the jackpot, as the jackpot performance, the "7" decoration pattern constituting the jackpot is displayed facing forward as shown in FIG. 10-21 (A-2), and a star-shaped image is displayed above the "B" in the "BOUNUS" display. Next, as shown in FIG. 10-21 (A-3), the "7" decoration pattern constituting the jackpot is tilted toward the back right,
A star-shaped image is displayed above the "O" in the "BOUNUS" display.
As shown in FIG. 10-21(A-4), the "7" decorative symbol constituting the jackpot faces forward, and a star-shaped image is transferred to the upper part of the "N" in the "BOUNUS" display. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-21(A-5), the "7" decorative symbol constituting the jackpot is tilted toward the left rear, and a star-shaped image is transferred to the upper part of the "U" in the "BOUNUS" display. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-21(A-6), the "7" decorative symbol constituting the jackpot faces forward again, and a star-shaped image is transferred to the upper part of the "S" in the "BOUNUS" display, and the display returns to FIG. 10-21(A-2). In this way, in the jackpot performance, the decorative symbol constituting the jackpot is moved toward the right rear, the front, and the left rear, and
The star-shaped image shifts from the characters to the left of the "BOUNUS in progress" display to the right, suggesting to the player that they should hit to the right. The display of the movement of the decorative symbols that constitute a jackpot and the transition of the star-shaped image are called effect displays, and other examples of effect displays include a specified image rotating clockwise or a character gradually turning to the right. In other words, the effect display should be displayed in a manner that suggests hitting to the right. In this way, the effect display suggests that they should hit to the right, making it easier for players to recognize that they should hit to the right.

During the big win performance, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (c-20), the performance effect lamps 9 are lit according to a preset lighting pattern according to the big win performance. In this example, a lighting pattern is set to alternately light up the performance effect lamps 9 on the gaming machine frame 3 and the performance effect lamps 9 on the gaming board 2. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (a-21), "0015" is displayed as the winning number display. In this way, until the big win opening is opened and a predetermined period has passed, the lighting pattern shown in FIG. 10-9 (c-
As shown in Fig. 10-11(c-16) to (c-19), the performance effect lamp 9 is not lit,
As shown in (c-20) and (c-22), the performance effect lamp 9 is turned on after the number of winnings is displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. This makes it possible to restrain the player from quickly striking the winnings and to promote the timing of firing.

On the other hand, if a predetermined period of time has elapsed without the game ball entering the big prize hole,
As shown in a-22), the number of points won is not counted up, and the number of points won is displayed as "
The following are common regardless of whether or not a prize is won: the number of rounds is displayed as "1R" to indicate that it is one round; the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot are displayed, "BOUNUS" is displayed, and characters are displayed as the jackpot performance (first round performance); and the performance effect lamp 9 is lit according to a preset light emission pattern according to the jackpot performance.

Next, as time passes, as shown in FIG. 10-12(b-23),
When the th game ball enters the big prize opening, the maximum time period during which the big prize opening can be opened is reached. In addition, with this winning, the process of step 042AKS064 shown in FIG. 10-5 is executed, and a count-up display is performed as shown in FIG. 10-12(a-23), and the maximum time period during which the big prize opening can be opened is reached.
As shown in (a-24), the winning number "0150" is displayed. In addition, in response to the winning, a winning sound is output as shown in FIG. 10-12 (b-23), and in addition to the lighting of the performance effect lamp 9 corresponding to the big win performance, the attacca lamp 9c lights up in a manner to notify the winning as shown in FIG. 10-12 (c-23). Note that the maximum period during which the big win hole can be opened is a sufficient period even if counted from the time when the specified period has elapsed for 10 game balls to win. Specifically, the maximum period is 29.5 seconds after opening, and 28.9 seconds even after the specified period has elapsed. Since the successive firing interval is 0.6 seconds, 1
This period is such that winning 0 is fully possible. Therefore, since there is sufficient time to win, the player can feel at ease.

When the tenth game ball enters the special prize opening in the first round, the special prize opening is opened for the maximum period, and the special prize opening is controlled to be closed as shown in FIG. 10-12(b-24). After that, until the second round shown in FIG. 10-6 starts,
As shown in FIG. 10-12 (b-25), the big prize opening is controlled to be completely closed.
Until the predetermined period of the second round has elapsed (until the predetermined period has elapsed since n=2), as shown in FIG. 10-12 (a-25), the display of the number of rounds corresponding to the first round and the performance during the big win continue to be performed (the display of the number of wins is updated according to the winnings).
As shown in (c-25), the performance effect lamp 9 lights up in response to the performance during the big win.

In addition, when the tenth game ball enters the large prize opening in the first round and the upper limit period is reached, the large prize opening is controlled to be in a closed state. At this time, the eleventh game ball may enter the large prize opening following the tenth game ball, resulting in a so-called over-winning. Even in the case of the over-winning, the count-up display is performed as shown in FIG. 10-12 (a-23), and the winning number display of "0165" may be displayed. In this case, the count-up display and winning number display corresponding to the over-winning are performed after the count-up display and winning number display corresponding to the tenth winning, but the count-up display and winning number display corresponding to the over-winning are completed within the period from when the large prize opening is completely closed to when the opening state corresponding to the second round is reached, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (b-25). Therefore, the player can easily recognize that an over-winning has occurred in the first round, which can improve the interest in the game. In addition, since the update of the winning number display in the opening corresponding to the first round does not overlap with the update of the winning number display in the opening corresponding to the second round, it is easy to determine which round the opening corresponds to. The winning sound corresponding to the over winning may be a sound (over winning sound) different from the normal winning sound. In this case, the over winning sound may be output when the count value exceeds the upper limit of "10". Also, the attacca lamp 9c may be illuminated in a manner corresponding to the over winning, different from the illumination in the normal winning mode.

Then, the timing comes when the big prize opening is opened again as shown in FIG. 10-6 in response to the second round, and the big prize opening is controlled to be opened again as shown in FIG. 10-13 (b-26). At this time, the answer to step 042AKS065 in FIG. 10-5 is Yes.
It is determined that the command to specify the opening of the large prize mouth indicating the start of the n+1R is received.
By executing the process of 042AKS066, n becomes 2. At this stage, as shown in FIG.
Since the processing of step 042AKS055 is executed, the process shown in FIG. 10-13(a-26) and
As shown in c-26), the jackpot performance and round number display corresponding to the first round are performed (
(See also Figure 10-6).

Next, when the big prize opening is completely opened and the game ball enters the big prize opening as shown in FIG. 10-13 (b-27), unlike the first round, step 042AK in FIG. 10-5 is executed.
In the process of S060, a count-up display is performed as shown in FIG. 10-13 (a-27), and the number of winnings is displayed as "0165" as shown in FIG. 10-13 (a-28). In addition, in response to the winning, a winning sound is output as shown in FIG. 10-13 (b-27), and in addition to the lighting of the performance effect lamp 9 corresponding to the big win performance, the Attacka lamp 9c is lit as shown in FIG. 10-13 (c-27). In this way, in rounds other than the first round, even if a winning occurs during the specified period, the number of winnings is updated and displayed during the specified period. Then, when the specified period of the second round has elapsed, the process of step 042AKS061 in FIG. 10-5 is executed, and the number of winnings is displayed as shown in FIG.
As shown in 0-14 (a-30), the round number display of "2R" indicating that it is the second round is performed, and the big win performance corresponding to the second round is executed. In this case, the number "1" in the round number display of "1R" which is the first round is changed to "2". That is, "R" is continuously displayed from the first round. Also, the display of "1R" is continuously displayed until the predetermined period of the second round has elapsed. Also, in the characteristic part 042AK of this embodiment, an example is shown in which a common big win performance is executed regardless of the number of rounds (the same applies to the lighting control of the performance effect lamp 9), but the big win performance executed in each round may be different. The same applies to the lighting of the performance effect lamp 9. In this way, since the big win opening is opened before the round number display indicating that it is the second round is performed, the game balls of the player who has been continuously shot from the first round can be made to enter the big win opening at an early stage. Therefore, in each round of a multiple round game, it is possible to increase the possibility of consecutively shot game balls winning in a big prize hole that is opened earlier than the round display.

On the other hand, as shown in (a-26), (b-26), and (c-26) of FIG.
The big prize opening is controlled in response to (a-29), (b-29), and (c-
As shown in Fig. 29), if a predetermined period has passed since the big prize opening was completely opened without any game ball winning, the display of the number of winnings won in the first round will continue as is, as shown in Fig. 10-14 (a-31), (b-31), and (c-31). From then on, the same process is performed until the final round determined in advance, and when it is determined that a winning end designation command has been received in step 042AKS051 of Fig. 10-5, a setting is made to end the big prize performance corresponding to the round in order to perform an ending performance. In this way, for the second round and after, if no winning is won during the predetermined period, the display of the number of winnings displayed in the previous round will continue to be displayed, while if a winning is won during the predetermined period, the display of the number of winnings displayed in the previous round will be added to the display of the number of winnings displayed in the previous round and displayed. Therefore, it is easy to recognize the winning of the big prize opening even in the second round and after.

For example, in the final round, when the tenth game ball enters the large prize opening and the upper limit period is reached, the large prize opening is controlled to be closed. In this case, the large prize game state may end with the eleventh game ball stuck in the special variable prize ball device 7 (more specifically, between the large prize door and the glass door frame 3a) as shown in FIG. 10-15. In this case, at the start of the first round in the case of the next large prize (when the large prize opening corresponding to the first round is opened),
In this case, the game ball enters the big prize hole, and the game ball wins during the predetermined period of the first round. In this case, the attacca lamp 9c is turned on in a manner to notify the player that the game ball has won, as shown in FIG. 10-10(c-18). After the predetermined period has elapsed, the attacca lamp 9c is turned on in a manner to notify the player that the game ball has won.
As shown in Fig. 10-11 (a-20) and (a-21), a count-up display is performed and then "0015" is displayed as the winning number display. In such a case, there is a possibility that the launched game ball will win again during the predetermined period (the second ball may win), and in that case, after the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in Fig. 10-11 (a-20) and (a-21), a count-up display is performed and then "0030" is displayed directly as the winning number display, without displaying "0000" or "0015". This can provide a sense of surprise to the player and increase the interest in the game.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the characteristic part 042AK in this embodiment can provide the following effects.

The performance control CPU 120 displays the winning number in the process of step 042AKS061 in FIG. 10-5 after a predetermined period of time after the first round has started and the big prize opening is opened. If the game ball does not enter the big prize opening within the predetermined period of time after the first round has started, a predetermined display is displayed after the predetermined period indicating that the winning number has not increased, and if the game ball enters the big prize opening within the predetermined period of time after the first round has started, a winning number display is displayed as a specific display different from the predetermined display after the predetermined period of time. This makes it possible to prevent a decline in the interest of the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety because a specific display is displayed if a prize is won within the predetermined period of time.

In addition, when a game ball enters the big prize hole within a predetermined period after the start of the first round, the presentation control CPU 120 directly displays the number of winnings as the specific display "0015" without displaying the number of winnings as the predetermined display "0000." This prevents the player from being confused and from losing interest in the game.

In addition, when a game ball enters a big prize hole within a predetermined period after the start of the first round, the presentation control CPU 120 displays a count-up display as a notification display indicating that the number of prizes has increased, and then displays the number of prizes displayed as a specific display, "0015." This makes it easy to recognize that a prize has been won and that the number of prizes is increasing.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 starts counting the timer value for a predetermined period from the timing when it receives a command to specify that the large prize opening is open, which is sent from the main board 11 in response to the large prize opening being opened, and displays the number of winnings after the predetermined period has elapsed. This allows the predetermined period to be counted appropriately, and a specific display to be made if a prize is won within the predetermined period, preventing a decline in the player's interest in the game without causing anxiety to the player.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 closes the large prize opening door, so that the launched game ball passes through the second path above the large prize opening door and is guided to the discharge path, while opening the large prize opening door so that the launched game ball passes through the first path and is guided to the large prize opening and is detected by the count switch 23. The special variable prize ball device 7 is configured so that the time it takes for the game ball present at the large prize opening door to be detected by the count switch 23 is a predetermined period of 0.6 seconds or less. This increases the possibility that the game ball present at the top of the large prize opening will be detected by the count switch 23 within a predetermined period from the opening of the large prize opening, and prevents a decline in the interest in the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety.

In addition, the CPU 120 for controlling the presentation, as shown in Fig. 10-6, displays to the player that he should hit to the right by performing a right-hit presentation as shown in Fig. 10-7(a-3) during the period from when the big win occurs until the big prize opening is opened. This makes it easier to recognize the playing method and increases the interest in the game, since the playing area to be launched during the big win is suggested.

The open state of the large prize opening is when the large prize opening is completely open, that is, when the large prize opening door has moved to a position where it is completely open, and when it is detected that the large prize opening door has moved to a position where it is completely open, a large prize opening open command is transmitted from the main board 11. This counts a predetermined period from when the large prize opening is completely open, and therefore prevents a decline in the player's interest in the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety.

In addition, even if a game ball (a game ball that has been thrown quickly) is released by performing a right-hand hit effect before the start of the first round (before the large prize opening is opened), if it is located above the large prize opening when the large prize opening is opened, it can win within a predetermined period corresponding to the first round, and if a prize is won within the predetermined period, the effect control CPU 120 displays the number of winnings as a special display after the predetermined period. This prevents the game balls that have been thrown quickly from going to waste.

In addition, for example, in the final round, when the tenth game ball enters the large prize opening and the upper limit period is reached, the large prize opening is controlled to be in a closed state, but in this case, as shown in FIG. 10-15, the large prize game state may end with the eleventh game ball stuck in the special variable prize ball device 7 (more specifically, between the large prize door and the glass door frame 3a). In this case, at the start of the first round in the case of the next large prize (when the large prize opening corresponding to the first round is opened),
In this case, the game ball will enter the big prize winning hole, and the winning of the game ball will occur during the predetermined period of the first round, and the CPU 120 for controlling the performance will display the number of winning balls as a special display after the predetermined period has elapsed. This makes it possible to prevent dissatisfaction felt by the player when an irregular event occurs.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 performs the following during the time period from when the large prize opening is closed to when it is opened:
It is possible to execute a fanfare effect that indicates that a jackpot game state has been reached.
After the big prize opening is opened and a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the number of wins is displayed along with the number of rounds, and a big win effect corresponding to the round of play can be executed. This can add variety to the effect and increase the interest in the game.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-10(b-18), if a game ball enters the special prize opening during a predetermined period after the special prize opening is opened, the presentation control CPU 120
The attacca lamp 9c is turned on as shown in FIG. 10-12.
As shown in (b-23), even if a game ball enters the big prize opening outside the specified period, the attacca lamp 9c is turned on as shown in Fig. 10-12 (c-23). According to this, since a specific display is given when a prize is won within the specified period, it is possible to prevent a decline in the interest of the player without giving the player a sense of anxiety, and it is also easy to visually recognize that a prize has been won within the specified period.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 causes the attacca lamp 9c in the process of step 042AKS058 in Fig. 10-5 (similarly to step 042AKS064) to emit light in a manner (a manner in which a prize is announced) that is greater than the number of times per unit time that the game effect lamps 9 other than the attacca lamp 9c emit light during the performance during a big win. This makes it easier to visually confirm that the game ball has entered the big win opening, thereby improving the interest in the game.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 10-10 (b-18), if a game ball enters the large prize opening during a predetermined period after the large prize opening is opened, the presentation control CPU 120 outputs a winning sound corresponding to the winning. Also, as shown in Fig. 10-12 (b-23), if a game ball enters the large prize opening outside the predetermined period, the presentation control CPU 120 outputs a winning sound corresponding to the winning. This makes it easier to recognize that a game ball has entered the large prize opening, which can increase interest in the game.

In addition, for the first and subsequent rounds, the presentation control CPU 120 displays the round number corresponding to the round in the process of step 042AKS061 in Fig. 10-5 after a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the round. This makes it possible to prevent a decline in the interest of the player without giving the player a sense of anxiety, and to increase the possibility of consecutively shot game balls winning a prize in a large prize hole that opens earlier than the round display in each round of a multiple round game.

In addition, when a round game from the second round onwards is played, if the gaming medium does not enter the large prize opening within a predetermined period of time after the large prize opening is opened, the presentation control CPU 120 continues to display the winning number display displayed in the previous round game, as shown in Fig. 10-14 (a-31), while if the gaming medium enters the large prize opening within the predetermined period of time, the presentation control CPU 120 adds the winning ball number provided in response to the winning to the winning number display displayed in the previous round game, as shown in Fig. 10-14 (a-30). This makes it easier to recognize the winning of the large prize opening even in the second round onwards.

In addition, even if an over-winning occurs, the CPU 120 for controlling the performance displays the count-up display as shown in FIG. 10-12 (a-23) and displays the number of winnings of "0165". In this case, after the count-up display and the number of winnings display corresponding to the 10th winning, the count-up display and the number of winnings display corresponding to the over-winning are displayed. However, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (b-25), the count-up display and the number of winnings display corresponding to the over-winning are completed within the period from when the large winning port is completely closed to when it is opened corresponding to the second round. This makes it easy to determine which opening the winning is corresponding to, since the update of the number of winnings display at the time of one opening does not overlap with the update of the number of winnings display at the time of the next opening.

In addition, during a predetermined period after the large prize opening is opened, that is, in a situation where the number of winnings is not displayed, the performance control CPU 120 performs the following, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (c-18):
Although the attacca lamp 9c is only turned on when the game ball enters the big prize hole, in a situation where the number of winnings is displayed after the predetermined period has elapsed, for example, FIG. 10-11 (c-20)
As shown in (c-21) and (c-22), the performance effect lamps 9 on the frame 3 for the multi-game machine and the performance effect lamps 9 on the game board 2 are alternately lit, and the performance effect lamps 9 are illuminated more than during the predetermined period. This makes it possible to prevent a decline in the interest in the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety, since a specific display is performed when a prize is won within the predetermined period, and it is possible to enhance the performance after the display of the number of prizes won after the predetermined period, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

In addition, the presentation control CPU 120 can execute a right-hit presentation and a fanfare presentation before the start of the first round as shown in FIG. 10-6. Also, even after the big prize opening is opened, the presentation effect lamps 9 may be sequentially lit up to suggest a right hit until a predetermined period of time has elapsed as shown in FIG. 10-7 (c-3) to FIG. 10-9 (c-13). After the predetermined period of time has elapsed, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-21), the multi-game frame 3 may be turned on.
The effect lamps 9 provided on the game board 2 and the effect lamps 9 provided on the game board 2 are alternately lit. This allows the effect lamps 9 to be used to suggest a right hit. In addition, when the effect lamps 9 are successively lit to suggest a right hit after the big prize opening is opened, the last to be lit, the attacca lamp 9c, may be left lit as is, without being turned off, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (c-15), and this allows the player to be aware that the big prize opening has been opened.

In addition, the maximum time period during which the big prize opening can be opened is set to be long enough for 10 game balls to win, even if the counting period is from the end of the predetermined period. This provides a sense of security to players, as a sufficient time is guaranteed for a prize to be won.

In addition, the CPU 120 for controlling the performance does not light up the performance effect lamp 9 as shown in Fig. 10-9 (c-16) to (c-19) until the large prize opening is opened and a predetermined period of time has elapsed, that is, until the number of winnings is displayed, and then light up the performance effect lamp 9 after the number of winnings after the predetermined period of time has elapsed is displayed as shown in Fig. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-22). This makes it possible to suppress the player from quickly firing and to promote the timing of firing.

In addition, the presentation control CPU 120, as shown in Fig. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-22), causes the presentation effect lamp 9 to light up at the same timing as the execution timing of the big win presentation after a predetermined period has elapsed. This allows the presentation to be livened up all at once at the timing when the big win presentation is executed, thereby increasing the interest in the game.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 10-21, the CPU 120 for controlling the presentation performs an effect display in which the decorative patterns and star-shaped images constituting the jackpot are displayed in a transitional manner in a manner that suggests hitting to the right when the number of winning symbols is displayed. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that they should hit to the right, since the effect display suggests that they should hit to the right.

(Modification of characteristic portion 042AK)
In the above embodiment, as shown in Fig. 10-9 (a-15), (b-15), and (c-15), after the right-hit effect by the performance effect lamps 9, which indicate that the player should hit the right by lighting up the performance effect lamps 9 in sequence, is completed, all the performance effect lamps 9 are turned off. However, this is only one example. For example, Fig. 10-9 (a-15), (b-15), and (c-15)
After the state shown in FIG. 10-16, the state changes to that shown in FIG. 10-16 (a-16A), (b-16A), and (c-16A), and the timing when the big prize opening is opened (FIG. 10-16 (b-16A))
As shown in FIG. 10-16 (c-16A), the attacca lamp 9c provided near the special variable winning ball device 7 may be turned on. This allows the player to easily see that the big winning hole is open. The attacca lamp 9c may be turned on continuously until a predetermined period has elapsed or during the opening period.

In the above embodiment, when updating the round display from the first round to the second round, the number "1" in the round number display of "1R" which is the first round is changed to "2", and "R" is continuously displayed from the first round and "1R" is continuously displayed until the predetermined period of the second round has elapsed. However, this is only an example. For example, as shown in FIG. 10-17, when the open state corresponding to the first round ends, that is, when the big prize winning port is closed, the display of "1" in the display of "1R" may be erased and only "R" may be displayed. Then, when the predetermined period of the second round has elapsed, "2" may be displayed and the round display of "2R" indicating the second round may be displayed. The same applies to the second round and after. This allows the end of each round to be visually confirmed, and the game can be made more interesting.

In the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the maximum number of winning prizes during which the large winning port can be opened is 10 (the maximum number of winning prizes is 10). However, for example, if the maximum number of winning prizes is 1,
It may be arranged so that if two balls are received within a predetermined period before the number of rounds is displayed, an over-winning prize is awarded.
In this case, a sound (over winning sound) different from the normal winning sound is output as the winning sound for an over winning during the specified period, and the attacca lamp 9c is also illuminated in a manner indicating the occurrence of an over winning.

In the above embodiment, the winning number display shows an example of counting the number of balls entering the big winning hole, but in addition to this, winnings in the general winning hole 10 during a big win may also be counted. Note that, since right-hand shots are performed during a big win, the general winning hole that wins the winning ball is the general winning hole 10 located above the variable winning ball device 6B.
18 is a flowchart showing an example of various display processes in the case where the winning of the general winning port 10 during the jackpot is also counted. Note that the explanation of the same parts as those in FIG. 10-5 will be omitted.

In the various display processes shown in FIG. 10-18, when it is determined in step 042AKS056 that the winning designation command has not been received (step 042AKS056; No), it is further determined whether or not a general winning designation command indicating that a game ball has won a general winning port 10 has been received (step 042AKS081). Then, when the general winning designation command has been received, that is, when a winning has been won in the general winning port 10 (step 042AKS081; Yes),
), the performance control CPU 120 adds "3" to the count value of the number of balls obtained (step 0
After the process of step 042AKS082 is executed, or if the general winning designation command is not received, i.e., if there is no winning in the general winning port 10 (step 042AKS081; No), the process proceeds to step 042AKS059. In addition, when a game ball wins in the general winning port 10, a winning sound (a winning sound different from the winning sound in the case of winning in the large winning port) may be outputted to indicate that the game ball has won in the general winning port 10.

In addition, in the various display processes shown in FIG. 10-18, if it is determined in step 042AKS062 that a winning designation command has not been received (step 042AKS062; No), it is further determined whether or not a general winning designation command indicating that a gaming ball has won a general winning port 10 has been received (step 042AKS083). Then, if a general winning designation command has been received, i.e., if a winning has occurred in the general winning port 10 (step 042AKS083;
If the answer is "Yes", the presentation control CPU 120 adds "3" to the count of the number of balls won (step 042AKS083) and updates and displays the number of balls won (step 042AKS085). Even when updating and displaying the number of balls won in step 042AKS085, a count-up display (notification display of an increase in the number of balls won) is performed before displaying the number of balls won. After the process of step 042AKS085 is executed, or if the general winning command has not been received, i.e., if no winning has been won in the general winning port 10 (step 042AKS083; N
o), and proceed to the processing of step 042AKS065. In addition, when the game ball wins at the general winning port 10, a winning sound (a winning sound different from the winning sound when the game ball wins at the large winning port) may be outputted to indicate that the game ball has won at the general winning port 10.

Next, regarding examples of the performance operation when counting the winnings at the general winning slot 10,
The following description will be given with reference to Figs. 10-19 and 10-20.
10-19 shows examples of the display of the performance operation on the image display device 5, the open/close state of the big prize opening, and the lighting status of various lamps.
), (a-17), (b-17), and (c-17) are shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, when the special prize opening is opened, a count of 0.6 seconds as a predetermined period is started. When the game ball enters the general prize opening 10, the same as in FIG. 10-19 (a-18A), (b-
10-19 (b-18A), (c-18A).
After the game ball enters the general winning slot 10 as shown in FIG. 10-19 (b-17),
Time passes without the game ball entering either the big prize slot or the general prize slot 10 from the state shown in FIG.
When a predetermined period of time has elapsed as shown in (a-19A), (b-19A) and (c-19A), if the game ball enters the general winning hole 10, as shown in FIG. 10-20 (a-20A)
, (b-20A), (c-20A), and as shown in FIG. 10-20(a-20A), the round number "1R" is displayed to indicate that it is the first round, and a count-up display is performed. At the same time as these displays, as a jackpot performance (first round performance), as shown in FIG. 10-20(a-20A), the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot, the "BOUNUS" display, and characters are displayed. In the jackpot performance, as shown in FIG. 10-20(c-20A), the performance effect lamp 9 lights up according to a lighting pattern preset according to the jackpot performance. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-20(
As shown in a-21A), "0003" is displayed as the acquisition number display.

On the other hand, if a predetermined period of time has elapsed without a game ball entering the general winning port 10,
As shown in Fig. 20 (a-22A), the number of wins is displayed as "0000" without a count-up display. Note that the number of rounds is displayed as "1R" indicating that it is one round, the decoration patterns constituting the jackpot, the "BOUNUS" display, and the character are displayed as the jackpot performance (first round performance), and the performance effect lamp 9 is lit according to a preset light emission pattern according to the jackpot performance, all of which are common regardless of whether or not a prize is won.

In this way, even if a game ball enters the general winning port 10 during the predetermined period after the special winning port is opened at the start of the first round, the winning number display will show "0
If no game balls enter the general winning port 10 during the specified period, the predetermined display "0000" is displayed to indicate that no prize balls have been awarded. Therefore, for game balls that enter the general winning port 10 during the specified period, the number of balls won corresponding to the winning ball is displayed, which prevents players from feeling uneasy.

(Explanation of Means Related to Characteristic Part 042AK)
(1) The gaming machine according to the characteristic part 042AK is a gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state for a player, and includes a display means (e.g., a performance control CPU 120 that instructs the display content on the image display device 5, etc.), a variable winning means (e.g., a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) that can change the gaming medium to a first state in which it is easy to win a prize and a second state in which it is difficult or impossible to win a prize, and a control means (e.g., a CPU 103 that performs a round game) that can execute a round game multiple times to change the variable winning means from the second state to the first state and then to the second state when the variable winning means is controlled to the advantageous state, and the display means is a control means that can execute a round game multiple times to execute a round game ... It is possible to display an amount display relating to the amount of gaming value awarded as a result of the medium winning (for example, by displaying the number of wins), and when the first of the multiple rounds of play is played, the amount display is displayed a predetermined period of time after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state (for example, in the first round, the number of wins is displayed a predetermined period of time after the large winning port is opened), and if the gaming medium does not win in the variable winning means within the predetermined period of time, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the gaming value has not been awarded is displayed as the amount display after the predetermined period of time has elapsed (for example, by displaying "0000" as the number of wins),
If the gaming medium wins in the variable winning means within the specified period, a specific display different from the specified display is displayed as the award amount display after the specified period has elapsed (for example, "0015" is displayed as the number of winnings).

According to such a configuration, if a prize is won within a predetermined period, a specific display is given, so that it is possible to prevent a decline in the player's interest in the game without giving the player a sense of anxiety.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, the display means may be configured to display the specific display without displaying the specified display if the gaming medium wins the variable winning means within the specified period (for example, displaying "0015" instead of "0000").

Such a configuration can prevent confusion among the players and a decline in their interest in the game.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above, when a gaming medium wins the variable winning means within the specified period, the display means may display a count-up indication indicating that the gaming value has been awarded, and then display a specific display according to the awarded gaming value (for example, displaying a count-up indication as an indication that the number of winnings is increasing, and then displaying "0015").

With this configuration, it is easy to recognize that a prize has been won and the number of prizes won is increasing.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, the display means
The display of the award amount may begin after the specified period has elapsed after receiving a command indicating that the variable winning means has changed from the second state to the first state (for example, by starting to count the timer value for a specified period from the timing of receiving a command specifying that the large winning port is open sent from the main board 11).

With this configuration, the specified period is counted appropriately, and if a prize is won within the specified period, a specific display is given, thereby preventing a decline in the player's interest in the game without causing anxiety to the player.

(5) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above, the variable winning means may include a path forming means including a first path that leads the gaming medium to the winning path when the variable winning means is in the first state (for example, by opening the large prize opening door, the launched gaming ball is guided through the first path to the large prize opening) and a second path that leads the gaming medium to the discharge path when the variable winning means is in the second state (for example, by closing the large prize opening door, the launched gaming ball is guided through the second path in the upper part of the large prize opening door to the discharge path), and a detection means (for example, count switch 23, etc.) formed within the winning path to detect the winning of the gaming medium, and the time taken for the gaming medium to travel from the path forming means to the detection means may be within the specified period (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 is configured so that the time taken for a gaming ball present at the large prize opening door to be detected by the count switch 23 is less than or equal to 0.6 seconds, which is a specified period).

With this configuration, it is possible to increase the likelihood that a game ball present above the large prize opening will be detected within a specified period of time after the large prize opening is opened, thereby preventing a decline in the player's interest in the game without causing anxiety to the player.

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above, after the advantageous state has been reached and before the variable winning means enters the first state, an operation prompting display may be displayed to encourage the player to operate the machine (for example, between the time a jackpot is hit and the time the big winning port is opened, a right-hit display may be displayed as shown in Figure 10-7 (a-3) to display to the player that he or she should hit to the right).

According to such a configuration, the operations to be performed during an advantageous state are suggested, making it easier to understand the game method and increasing interest in the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above, the first state is
The variable prize door included in the variable prize winning means may be in a completely open state (for example, the open state of the large prize prize opening means that the large prize prize opening is completely open, i.e., that the large prize prize opening door has moved to a position where it is completely open, and a command to specify that the large prize opening is open is sent from the main board 11 in response to detecting that the large prize prize opening door has moved to a position where it is completely open).

According to this configuration, the predetermined period is counted from when the large prize opening is completely opened, so that it is possible to prevent a decline in the player's interest in the game without causing anxiety to the player.

(8) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (7) above, if the gaming medium launched by the operation prompting display before the start of the first round of play in the advantageous state wins in the variable winning means, the specific display may be displayed after the specified period has elapsed (for example, a gaming ball launched by a right-hit performance before the start of the first round may win at the time when the large winning port is opened, and if the gaming medium wins within the specified period, the number of winnings may be displayed as a specific display after the specified period).

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent game media that have been released before a round of play begins from going to waste.

(9) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (8) above, in the last round of a plurality of rounds in the advantageous state, when the advantageous state ends with a gaming medium being sandwiched when the variable winning means changes from the first state to the second state (for example, in the final round, the big win game state ends with the eleventh gaming ball being sandwiched between the special variable winning ball device 7 (more specifically, between the big win door and the glass door frame 3a) as shown in FIG. 10-15), as shown in FIG. 10-15), and when the first round of the advantageous state is again controlled, the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, causing the game medium in the sandwiched state to win the variable winning means, and the specific display is displayed after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the first display in the case of the next big win).
At the start of R, the game ball may enter a big prize opening, and after a predetermined period of time, the number of winning balls may be displayed as a specific display.

This configuration can prevent players from feeling dissatisfied when an irregular event occurs.

(10) In a gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (9) above, when the machine is controlled to the advantageous state, during the time when the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect suggesting that the machine has been controlled to the advantageous state (for example, during the time when the large prize opening changes from a closed state to an open state, it is possible to execute a fanfare effect suggesting that the large prize game state has been reached), and together with the start of the display of the award amount after the specified period has elapsed, it is possible to execute a round game display that can identify the round game being played and a round during performance corresponding to the round game (for example, after the large prize opening is opened and a specified period has elapsed, it is possible to display the number of rounds together with the number of wins, and execute a jackpot during performance corresponding to the round game).

This type of configuration can add variety to the presentation and increase interest in the game.

(Explanation of Means Related to Characteristic Part 043AK)
The characteristic part 042AK includes the following characteristic part 043AK. (1) Characteristic part 043AK
The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled to a favorable state for a player, and includes a display means (e.g., a performance control CPU 120 that instructs the display content on the image display device 5, etc.), a variable winning means (e.g., a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) that can change between a first state in which the gaming medium is easy to win a prize and a second state in which the gaming medium is impossible or difficult to win a prize,
When the variable winning means is controlled to the advantageous state, the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state.
and a control means (e.g., a CPU 103 that performs a round game) capable of executing a round game multiple times in which the first state is changed to the first state and then the second state is changed to the second state, and the display means is capable of displaying an amount of award related to the amount of gaming value awarded as a result of a gaming medium winning at the variable winning means (e.g., displaying the number of awards), and when the first of the multiple round games is played, the amount of award is displayed a predetermined period of time after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state (e.g., displaying the number of awards a predetermined period of time after the large winning port becomes open in the first round),
If the gaming medium does not win the variable winning means within the specified period, a specified display corresponding to the fact that the gaming value has not been awarded is displayed as the awarded amount display after the specified period has elapsed (for example, displaying "0000" as the number of winnings), and if the gaming medium wins the variable winning means within the specified period, a specific display different from the specified display is displayed as the awarded amount display after the specified period has elapsed (for example, displaying "0015" as the number of winnings), and further comprising a light-emitting means (for example, a performance effect lamp 9, etc.) and a light-emitting control means (for example, a performance control CPU 120, etc.) that controls the light-emitting means, and the light-emitting control means
When the game medium enters the variable winning means after the predetermined period has elapsed and when the game medium enters the variable winning means before the predetermined period has elapsed, the light emitting means is controlled with a light emitting pattern corresponding to the game medium entering the variable winning means (for example, when a game ball enters a large winning hole,
The attacca lamp 9c is illuminated regardless of whether or not a prize is won within a predetermined period.

According to this configuration, if a prize is won within a specified period of time, a specific display is given, which prevents a decline in the player's interest in the game without causing anxiety to the player, and also makes it easier for the player to visually confirm that a prize has been won within the specified period of time.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, the light-emitting means may include a specific light-emitting means (e.g., an attacca lamp 9c) located in the vicinity of the variable winning means that emits light when a gaming medium enters the variable winning means, and a predetermined light-emitting means other than the specific light-emitting means (e.g., a performance effect lamp 9 other than the attacca lamp 9c), and the light emitted by the specific light-emitting means when a gaming medium enters the variable winning means may be emitted more frequently per unit time than the light emitted by the predetermined light-emitting means (for example, the light emitted by the attacca lamp 9c in the processing of step 042AKS058 (similarly in step 042AKS064) may be emitted in a manner (indicating that a prize has been won) that is greater than the light emitted per unit time by a gaming effect lamp 9 other than the attacca lamp 9c that emits light during a jackpot performance).

According to this configuration, it is easier to visually confirm that the gaming ball has entered the big prize hole, thereby increasing interest in the game.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above, a sound output means (e.g., speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) may further be provided, which outputs a winning sound corresponding to a winning when a gaming medium enters the variable winning means, and which outputs the winning sound both when the gaming medium enters the variable winning means after the specified period has elapsed and when the gaming medium enters the variable winning means before the specified period has elapsed (for example, when a gaming ball enters a large winning port, the winning sound may be output regardless of whether the winning occurs within the specified period).

According to this configuration, it becomes easier to recognize that the gaming ball has entered the big prize hole, thereby increasing interest in the game.

(Explanation of Means Related to Characteristic Part 044AK)
The characteristic part 042AK includes the following characteristic part 044AK. (1) Characteristic part 044AK
The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled to a favorable state for a player, and includes a display means (e.g., a performance control CPU 120 that instructs the display content on the image display device 5, etc.), a variable winning means (e.g., a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) that can change between a first state in which the gaming medium is easy to win a prize and a second state in which the gaming medium is impossible or difficult to win a prize,
and a control means (e.g., a CPU 103 that performs a round game) capable of executing a round game multiple times in which, when controlled to the advantageous state, the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state and then changed back to the second state, the display means being capable of displaying an amount of granted relating to the amount of gaming value granted as a result of a gaming medium winning the variable winning means (e.g., displaying the number of winnings), and being capable of displaying a round game display capable of identifying the round game being executed (e.g., displaying the number of rounds),
When the first of the multiple round games is played, the award amount display and the round game display corresponding to the first round game are displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the variable winning means has changed from the second state to the first state (for example,
In a round, the round number display and the number of winnings display are displayed after a predetermined period has elapsed after the large prize opening is opened), and when a second or subsequent round play is played out among a plurality of round plays, the round play display corresponding to the second or subsequent round play is displayed after the predetermined period has elapsed after the variable prize winning means changes from the second state to the first state (for example, in the second round, the round number display is displayed after a predetermined period has elapsed after the large prize opening is opened), and if a gaming medium does not win a prize in the variable prize winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the gaming value has not been awarded is displayed as the awarded amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, "0000" is displayed as the awarded number display), and if a gaming medium wins a prize in the variable prize winning means within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the awarded amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, "0015" is displayed as the awarded number display).

According to this configuration, if a prize is won within a specified period of time, a specific display is made, which prevents a decline in the player's interest in the game without causing anxiety to the player, and also increases the possibility that game balls fired in succession will win a large prize opening that is opened earlier than the round display in each round of multiple rounds of play.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, when the second or subsequent round of play is played, if the gaming medium does not win the variable winning means within a predetermined period of time after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, the award amount display displayed in the previous round of play continues to be displayed (for example, when the second or subsequent round of play is played, if the gaming medium does not win the large winning port within a predetermined period of time after the large winning port is opened, the winning number display displayed in the previous round of play continues to be displayed, as shown in Figure 10-14 (a-31)). When the second or subsequent round of play is played, if a gaming medium wins in the variable winning means within a specified period after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, the amount of the award corresponding to the gaming value awarded in response to the winning may be added to the amount of the award displayed in the previous round of play and displayed (for example, if a gaming medium wins in the large winning port within a specified period, the number of balls won awarded in response to the winning may be added to the number of balls won displayed in the previous round of play and displayed, as shown in Figure 10-14 (a-30)).

With this configuration, it is easier to recognize whether a jackpot has been won in the big prize slot even during the second or subsequent rounds of play.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above, the display means may be capable of updating the displayed display of the amount of prize awarded in response to a gaming medium winning in the variable winning means, and the updating of the display of the amount of prize awarded may be completed once the variable winning means has changed from the first state to the second state and before it returns to the first state (for example, the count-up display and the display of the number of prizes won corresponding to the over winning may be completed within the period from when the large winning port is completely closed to when it changes to the open state corresponding to the second round).

With this configuration, the update of the winning number display at one opening does not overlap with the update of the winning number display at the next opening, making it easy to determine which opening the winning prize corresponds to.

(Explanation of Means Related to Characteristic Part 045AK)
The feature portion 042AK includes the following feature portion 045AK. (1) The gaming machine according to the characteristic part 045AK is a gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.) that can be controlled to an advantageous state for a player, and includes: a display means (e.g., a performance control CPU 120 that instructs the display content on the image display device 5, etc.); a variable winning means (e.g., a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) that can change the gaming medium to a first state in which it is easy to win a prize and a second state in which it is difficult or impossible for the gaming medium to win a prize; and a control means (e.g., a CPU 103 that performs a round game) that can execute a round game multiple times when the variable winning means is controlled to the advantageous state, in which the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state and then changed to the second state, and the display means is capable of displaying an amount of award related to the amount of gaming value awarded as a result of the winning of the gaming medium into the variable winning means (e.g., displaying the number of wins), and when the first of the multiple round games is executed, the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state.
The awarded amount display is displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the state changed to the open state (for example, in the first round, the winning number display is displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the large winning port became in the open state), and if the gaming medium does not win in the variable winning means within the predetermined period of time, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the gaming value has not been awarded is displayed as the awarded amount display after the predetermined period of time has elapsed (for example, "0000" is displayed as the winning number display), and if the gaming medium wins in the variable winning means within the predetermined period of time, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the awarded amount display after the predetermined period of time has elapsed (for example, the display of the number of winnings being displayed, for example, "0015" as the number of winnings being displayed), a plurality of light-emitting means (e.g., performance effect lamps 9, etc.), and a light-emitting control means (e.g., a performance control CPU 120, etc.) for controlling the light-emitting means, the light-emitting control means controls the light-emitting means to emit more light when the variable winning means is in the first state and the award amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed is displayed than when the variable winning means is in the first state and the award amount display before the predetermined period has elapsed is not displayed (for example, during the predetermined period, i.e., when the number of winnings is not displayed, the light-emitting means
As shown in FIG. 10-11 (c-18), the attacca lamp 9c is only lit when the game ball enters the large prize opening, but in a situation where the number of winnings after the specified period has elapsed is being displayed, the performance effect lamps 9 provided on the multi-game machine frame 3 and the performance effect lamps 9 provided on the game board 2 are alternately lit, for example, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-21), so that the performance effect lamps 9 are illuminated more than during the specified period.

With this configuration, if a prize is won within a specified period of time, a specific display is made, which prevents a decline in interest in the game without causing the player a sense of anxiety, and also makes it possible to enhance the presentation after the number of prizes won after the specified period has passed, thereby increasing interest in the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, after the advantageous state is controlled and before the variable winning means is in the first state, an operation prompting display for prompting the player to perform an operation can be displayed (for example, a right-hit display is performed), and the light-emitting means includes a specific light-emitting means (for example, an attacca lamp 9c, etc.) located in the vicinity of the variable winning means that emits light when a gaming medium wins in the variable winning means, and a predetermined light-emitting means other than the specific light-emitting means (for example, a performance effect lamp 9 other than the attacca lamp 9c, etc.), and when the variable winning means is in the first state, when the award amount display before the predetermined period has elapsed is not displayed, the specific light-emitting means is caused to emit light while the predetermined light-emitting means is caused to emit light in a light-emitting pattern corresponding to the operation prompting display, and when the award amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed is displayed, the specific light-emitting means and the predetermined light-emitting means are caused to emit light in a light-emitting pattern corresponding to the round game (for example, after a large winning opening is opened, until the predetermined period has elapsed, the specific light-emitting means and the predetermined light-emitting means are caused to emit light in a light-emitting pattern corresponding to the round game).
As shown in Fig. 10-11 (c-13), the performance effect lamps 9 are sequentially lit to suggest a right hit, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, for example, as shown in Fig. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-21), the performance effect lamps 9 on the frame 3 for the multi-game machine and the performance effect lamps 9 on the game board 2 are alternately lit, and after the big winning hole is opened, the performance effect lamps 9 are sequentially lit to suggest a right hit, and after the last Attacka lamp 9c is lit ... as shown in Fig. 10-9 (c-14).
Alternatively, the light may be left on without being turned off as shown in FIG.

According to this configuration, it is possible to promote operation using the predetermined light emitting means, and it is also possible to make the player aware that the variable winning means has entered the first state.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above, the round of play may end when a specific number of gaming media are won and transition to the next round of play (for example, the winning of 10 gaming balls constitutes the maximum period during which a large prize opening can be opened), and the time from the elapse of the specified period until the variable prize-winning means enters the second state may be a sufficient time for the gaming media to win the specific number of games (for example, the maximum period during which a large prize opening can be opened may be a sufficient period even if counted from the elapse of the specified period for 10 gaming balls to win).

This configuration provides the player with a sense of security since there is sufficient time to win.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, when a specific number of game media are won, one round of game ends and the next round of game begins (for example, when 10 game balls win, the upper limit period for opening the big prize opening is reached).
The time from the lapse of the predetermined period until the variable winning means enters the second state is a sufficient time for the gaming medium to win the specific number of games (for example, the upper limit period during which the large prize opening can be opened is a sufficient period for 10 game balls to win, even if counting from the lapse of the predetermined period), and when the variable winning means is in the first state, if the award amount display before the predetermined period has elapsed is not displayed, the light emission of the light emitting means is limited, and the light emitting means is made to emit light only after the award amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed is displayed (for example, until the large prize opening becomes open and the predetermined period has elapsed, i.e., until the number of games won is displayed, as shown in FIG. 1).
As shown in (c-16) to (c-19), the performance effect lamp 9 is not lit, and
As shown in 0-11(c-20) or (c-22), the performance effect lamp 9 may be illuminated after the number of acquisitions is displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

This configuration can encourage the player to refrain from firing too quickly and promote timing for firing.

(5) In the gaming machine described in (4) above, while the game machine is controlled to the advantageous state, a suggestion effect can be executed to suggest that the game machine has been controlled to the advantageous state until the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state (for example, a fanfare effect can be executed), and when the display of the award amount display starts after the predetermined period has elapsed, a round game display that can identify the round game being played and a mid-round effect corresponding to the round game can be executed (for example, a round number display, an acquisition number display, and a jackpot mid-play effect are executed after a predetermined period has elapsed), and the light-emitting means is illuminated at the same timing as the execution timing of the mid-round effect (for example, as shown in Figures 10-11 (c-20) and (c-22), the effect lamp 9 is illuminated at the same timing as the execution timing of the jackpot mid-play effect).
, may be done.

According to this configuration, the performance can be made more exciting at the timing when the mid-round performance is executed, thereby increasing interest in the game.

(6) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (5) above, the gaming machine further comprises a general winning means (e.g., a general winning port 10, etc.) through which a gaming medium can win a prize, and the display means is capable of displaying, as the awarded amount display, an amount of gaming value awarded as a result of a gaming medium winning in the general winning means (e.g., displaying an acquired number display in response to a winning in the general winning port 10), and if a gaming medium does not win in the general winning means within the predetermined period, the awarded amount display corresponds to the fact that the gaming value has not been awarded after the predetermined period has elapsed. a predetermined display indicating that no prize balls have been awarded (for example, if no game balls enter the general winning opening 10 during a predetermined period, "0000" is displayed as the predetermined display indicating that no prize balls have been awarded), and if a game medium enters the general winning means within the predetermined period, a display corresponding to the winning of the general winning means is displayed as the awarded amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, if a game ball enters the general winning opening 10 during a predetermined period after the large winning opening is opened, "0000" is displayed as the number of winnings display in response to the winning of the general winning opening 10 after the predetermined period has elapsed).
03" may be displayed.

According to this configuration, even if a general winning means is won during a specified period, a display corresponding to the winning of the general winning means is also given, thereby preventing the player from feeling anxious.

(7) In the gaming machine described in any one of (1) to (6) above, the variable winning means is provided in a predetermined area in the game area (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the right game area, etc.), the display means is capable of displaying a first image (for example, a decorative symbol constituting a jackpot, etc.) at the same timing as the display of the amount of the prize, and the first image is displayed with an effect at the same timing as the display of the amount of the prize during the advantageous state (for example, an effect display that activates the decorative symbol constituting a jackpot, etc.), and the effect display is
The display may be made in a manner that suggests the specified area (for example, as an effect display, the decorative symbols that constitute a jackpot may be displayed moving toward the rear right, front, and rear left in a manner that suggests a right-handed hit).

According to this configuration, the effect display suggests the game area to which the ball should be launched, making it easier for the player to recognize the game area to which the ball should be launched.

(Description of the first form of the characteristic portion 20SH)
Next, regarding a gaming machine relating to the first embodiment of the characteristic portion 20SH, FIGS. 11-1 to 11-4 are shown.
The description will be made with reference to the above. In the pachinko game machine 1 relating to the first form of the characteristic part 20SH, it is possible to display an acquisition number display relating to the number of prize balls awarded in a jackpot game state, and an acquisition number notification display that notifies that the number of prize balls awarded in a jackpot game state has reached a predetermined number. The characters used for the acquisition number display and the acquisition number notification display include specific characters in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the characters is formed. The specific characters used for the acquisition number display are not visible from the specific area against the background image during a jackpot. The specific characters used for the acquisition number notification display are visible from the specific area against the background image during a jackpot.

Hereinafter, the pachinko game machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the characteristic part 20SH having such characteristics will be described.
The following will be described. Note that the description of the same parts as those described above will be omitted.

(Background Art Related to the First Aspect of Characteristic Part 20SH)
FIG. 11A is a diagram showing the background art related to the first aspect of the characteristic portion 20SH.

When a pachinko game machine is controlled to a jackpot game state, it may display an acquisition number display related to the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state, as shown in Fig. 11-1 (A). In the example shown in Fig. 11-1 (A), the acquisition number display of "120 points" is displayed in response to the number of acquired balls being 120.

The display of the number of winning balls uses numbers to indicate the number of winning balls, and characters other than numbers to recognize that it is a display of the number of winning balls. The numbers used to display the number of winning balls are, for example, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, Chinese numerals, etc. The display of the number of winning balls shown in FIG. 11-1 (A) uses the character "Point" to recognize that it is a display of the number of winning balls, and "
The numbers "120" and "200" are used.

Among the characters used to display the number of acquisitions, there are characters in which a specific area is formed. Here, the specific area is an area surrounded by the lines forming the character, and does not lead to the area outside the lines forming the character. Here, "not leading to the area outside the lines forming the character" includes a case where the "specific area" is completely isolated from the "area outside the lines forming the character" by the "lines forming the character", and a case where the "specific area" is not completely isolated from the "area outside the lines forming the character" by the "lines forming the character", but appears to be a different area at first glance. In the following description, a character in which a specific area is formed is referred to as a "specific character".

For example, in the case of Arabic numerals, the specific characters are "0", "4", "6", "8", and "9". That is, in the case of the Arabic numerals "0", "6", "8", and "9", the specific region is an approximately circular region surrounded by the curves that form the characters. Arabic numeral "8"
In the case of the Arabic numeral "4", the triangular region surrounded by the three straight lines forming the character is the specific region.

Also, when the pachinko gaming machine is controlled to be in a jackpot gaming state,
As shown in FIG. 11-1, a jackpot background image relating to a jackpot gaming state is displayed over the entire display area of the image display device. In the example shown in FIG. 11-1(A), a jackpot background image of a flying "butterfly" is displayed. The jackpot background image is an image that is displayed behind other displays displayed on the image display device in a jackpot gaming state. The jackpot background image includes many lines that represent animation pictures and effects.

The winning number display is displayed small in an edge area that does not impede the visibility of the background image during the jackpot in the display area of the image display device. When the background image during the jackpot changes over time, the lines of the background image during the jackpot may overlap the back of the winning number display. When a specific character is displayed in the winning number display, such as the part of the Arabic numeral "0" surrounded by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 11-1 (A), if the lines of the background image during the jackpot overlap the back of the specific area of the specific character, the lines of the background image during the jackpot may blend in with the lines that form the specific character, and the specific character may appear to be a different character from the original character.

FIG. 11-1(B) shows the Arabic numerals "
11-1 (A) and (B), the lines of the butterfly in the background image during the jackpot overlap the back of the specific area of the specific character "0" used to display the number of wins, and the lines of the butterfly in the background image during the jackpot blend in with the lines that form the specific character "0," making the specific character "0" look like the Arabic numeral "8" instead of the Arabic numeral "0."

In this way, if the characters of the winning number display are misidentified as characters different from the actual characters, the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state cannot be accurately recognized. However, for example, it is difficult to adjust the position of the lines included in the background image during the jackpot so that the lines of the background image during the jackpot do not overlap with the specific area of the specific characters.

The first aspect of the characteristic portion 20SH has been made in view of the above background.
A first aspect of the characteristic portion 20SH will be described.

(Display of Acquisition Number in First Form of Characteristic Part 20SH)
FIG. 11-2(A) is a diagram showing an example of a display form of Arabic numerals used to display the acquisition number in the first form of the characteristic part 20SH.

In the first form of the characteristic portion 20SH, the specific regions 20SHI1 of the Arabic numerals used to display the number of acquisitions, which correspond to the specific characters "0", "4", "6", "8", and "9", are displayed in a non-transparent display mode different from the display mode of the lines 20SHS1 forming the characters. In the example shown in FIG. 11-2(A), the color of the lines 20SHS1 of the Arabic numerals used to display the number of acquisitions is "black", while the specific characters "0", "4",
The specific areas 20SHI1 of "6", "8", and "9" are displayed in "white".

In addition, the display mode of the specific region 20SHI1 is not limited to a color different from the color of the lines 20SHS1 forming the characters.
It is sufficient that the display mode has a high contrast with the display mode of the lines 20SHS1 forming the characters so that the lines 20SHS1 can be accurately distinguished from the characters.

For example, the color of the specific region 20SHI1 may be a color that has a high contrast with the color of the lines 20SHS1 that form the characters. In that case, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI1 may be a brightness that has a low contrast with the brightness of the lines 20SHS1 that form the characters. In that case, the texture of the specific region 20SHI1 may be a texture that has a low contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS1 that form the characters. In that case, the specific region 20SHI1 may be a color that has a high contrast with the color of the lines 20SHS1 that form the characters.
The texture of the lines 20SHS1 forming the characters may have a low contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS1.

Also, for example, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI1 may be a brightness that has a high contrast with the brightness of the lines 20SHS1 that form the character. In this case,
The color of the specific region 20SHI1 may have a low contrast with the color of the lines 20SHS1 forming the characters. In this case, the texture of the specific region 20SHI1 may have a low contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS1 forming the characters.
The texture of HI1 may be a texture that has low contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS1 that form the characters.

Also, for example, the texture of the specific region 20SHI1 may have a high contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS1 that form the characters. In that case, the color of the specific region 20SHI1 may have a low contrast with the color of the lines 20SHS1 that form the characters. In that case, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI1 may have a low contrast with the brightness of the lines 20SHS1 that form the characters. In that case, the specific region 20SHI1 may have a low contrast with the brightness of the lines 20SHS1 that form the characters.
The texture of HI1 may be a texture that has low contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS1 that form the characters.

For example, the texture of the specific region 20SHI1 is a line 20SHS1 that forms a character.
It is sufficient that the specific region 20SHI1 has a texture with a high contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS1 that form the characters. In that case, the color of the specific region 20SHI1 may be a color with a low contrast with the color of the lines 20SHS1 that form the characters. Also, in that case, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI1 may be a brightness with a low contrast with the brightness of the lines 20SHS1 that form the characters. Also, in that case, the texture of the specific region 20SHI1 may be a texture with a low contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS1 that form the characters.

Among the characters used to display the number of winning balls, numbers other than Arabic numerals to display the number of winning balls and specific characters other than numerals to recognize that it is a winning number display are also shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1-2(A) with the Arabic numerals, the specific area is displayed in a non-transparent manner.
The characters are displayed in a different manner from the manner in which the lines forming the characters are displayed.

(Display of Acquisition Number in the First Form of Characteristic Part 20SH)
FIG. 11-2(A) is a diagram showing an example of a display form of Arabic numerals used for the acquisition number notification display in the first form of the characteristic part 20SH.

When the number of awarded prize balls reaches a predetermined number in a big win game state, the pachinko game machine 1 displays an acquisition number notification display to notify the fact.

Here, the time-saving control and the probability variable control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state are ended by the execution of a predetermined number of special game patterns, or by the entry into the jackpot gaming state before the execution of a predetermined number of special game patterns, but for example, the number of times of the time-saving control and the probability variable control may be different for each type of jackpot, and in the case of a specific type of jackpot, the high probability control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state may be continuously executed until another jackpot occurs after the end of the jackpot gaming state. In such a case,
This is a so-called consecutive win state in which the jackpot game state occurs consecutively without going through the normal state.

In the case of a consecutive winning state, when the number of prize balls awarded in a plurality of jackpot game states in the consecutive winning state reaches a predetermined number, the pachinko game machine 1 displays an acquisition number notification display to notify the fact.

The winning number notification display uses numbers to display the number of balls awarded in the jackpot game state when the number of balls awarded is reached, and characters other than numbers to recognize that it is a winning number notification display. The numbers used for the winning number notification display are, for example, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, Chinese numerals, etc.

Among the characters used in the acquisition number notification display, there are characters that correspond to the specific characters.
In the first form of 0SH, as shown in FIG. 11-2(B), the specific region of the specific character used for the acquisition number notification display is displayed in a transparent display mode. In the example shown in FIG. 11-2(B), the specific characters "0", "4", and "5" are displayed in a transparent display mode.
The specific areas 20SHI2 of ",""6,""8," and "9" are displayed in a transparent display mode.

Among the characters used in the winning number notification display, numbers other than Arabic numerals for displaying a predetermined number when the number of awarded balls is reached in a jackpot game state, and specific characters other than numbers for recognizing that it is a winning number notification display are also shown in FIG. 11-2 (B).
As shown in the Arabic numerals in FIG.

(Appearance of Acquisition Number Display in First Form of Characteristic Part 20SH)
Fig. 11-3(A) is a diagram showing how the acquisition number display appears in the first form of the characteristic part 20SH. Fig. 11-3(B) is an enlarged view of the part of the Arabic numeral "0" surrounded by a two-dot chain line in Fig. 11-1(A).

In the example shown in Figures 11-3 (A) and (B), the "butterfly" line of the background image during the jackpot overlaps the back of the specific area of the specific character "0" used in the acquisition number display 20SHK, but since the specific area 20SHI1 is displayed in "white," the background image during the jackpot cannot be seen from the specific area 20SHI1. Therefore, in the specific area 20SHI1, the "butterfly" line 20SHHS of the background image during the jackpot does not blend with the line 20SHS1 forming the specific character "0," and the specific character "0" can be accurately recognized as the Arabic numeral "0."

In addition to the winning number display 20SHK, the image display device 5 displays a jackpot display 20SHO to let the player know that the game is in a jackpot game state, a decorative symbol display 20SHZ to show the determined decorative symbol that is the jackpot combination derived and displayed when the game is in a jackpot game state, a round number display 20SHR to show the number of rounds in the round game in the jackpot game state, and a right hit display 20SHM to suggest to the player that he should hit the right.
Like the winning number display 20SHK, 0SHM is displayed small in an edge area in the display area of the image display device 5 so as not to obstruct the visibility of the background image during a jackpot.

The characters used in the big win display 20SHO, the decorative pattern display 20SHZ, the round number display 20SHR, and the right hit display 20SHM may include characters of the same type as those used in the acquisition number display 20SHK and the acquisition number notification display, and characters of a different type from those used in the acquisition number display 20SHK and the acquisition number notification display.
The characters of HK and the number of acquisitions notification display 20SHKH are "numbers" and "
The jackpot display 20SHO uses "alphabet" and "kanji", which are different from the characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK and the acquisition number notification display. The decorative pattern display 20SHZ uses "numbers", which are the same type of characters as those used in the acquisition number display 20SHK and the acquisition number notification display. The round number display 20SHR uses "numbers", which are the same type of characters as those used in the acquisition number display 20SHK and the acquisition number notification display, and "alphabet", which are different from the characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK and the acquisition number notification display. The right-hand hit display 20SHM uses "kanji", "hiragana", and "symbols", which are different from the characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK and the acquisition number notification display.

Among the characters used in the jackpot display 20SHO, the decorative pattern display 20SHZ, the round number display 20SHR, and the right-hand hit display 20SHM, there are characters that correspond to specific characters regardless of the type of character.
0SHR, the specific area of the specific characters used for the right-hand hit display 20SHM, and the acquisition number display 20S
Like the specific area 20SHI1 of HK, it is displayed in a non-transparent display mode different from the display mode of the lines 20SHS1 forming the characters, so that the background image during a jackpot cannot be seen from the specific area 20SHI1.

(Example of the performance of the acquisition number display and the acquisition number notification display in the first form of the characteristic part 20SH)
FIG. 11-4 is a diagram showing an example of the presentation operation of the acquisition number display and the acquisition number notification display.

In this embodiment, the display area of the image display device 5 is as shown in FIG.
Various displays are performed by distinguishing between a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20SH52, which is a region around the first display area 20SH51 and is narrower than the first display area 20SH51. In the example shown in FIG. 11-4(A), the region inside the two-dot chain line is referred to as the first display area 20SH51.
The area outside the two-dot chain line is a second display area 20SH52.

As shown in FIG. 11-4(A), the CPU 120 for controlling the performance displays a background image during a jackpot in the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52 of the image display device 5. The CPU 120 for controlling the performance also displays the number of winnings display 20SHK in front of the background image during a jackpot in the second display area 20SH52 of the image display device 5.
As shown in FIG. 4(A), the second display area 20SH52 also displays a jackpot display, a decorative pattern display, a round number display, and a right-hit display.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the game ball enters the big prize hole,
Five game balls are paid out as prize balls. In FIG. 11-4(A), since the number of points won, 20 SHK, is displayed, indicating "990 points," it can be recognized that 990 game balls have been paid out as prize balls in the jackpot game state.
In the jackpot game state, the number of winnings display 20SHK is updated every time a game ball is paid out.

In this situation, it is assumed that a gaming ball enters the big prize opening and 15 gaming balls are paid out as prize balls.

In response to the fact that 15 game balls have been paid out, the performance control CPU 120 performs the following process.
As shown in 4 (B) to (G), the number of acquisitions displayed in the 20SHK display is changed from "990" to "10
05". In that case, the number displayed on the 20SHK display will be "
The number will be rounded down to a convenient number such as 1000, known as a "kiriban."
In other words, the number of prize balls awarded during a jackpot game state reaches "1,000 balls."

Here, the presentation control CPU 120 displays an acquisition number notification display every time "1000" game balls are paid out in the jackpot game state. For example, the presentation control CPU 120 displays an acquisition number notification display of "over 1000" when the number of prize balls in the jackpot game state reaches "1000", and displays an acquisition number notification display of "over 2000" when the number of prize balls in the jackpot game state reaches "2000".

When the number of winning numbers display 20SHK reaches the round number "1000", the performance control CPU 120 displays a part of the winning number notification display 20SHKH on the right edge of the display area of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 11-4(D). Then, the performance control CPU 120 displays a part of the winning number notification display 20SHKH on the right edge of the display area of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG.
As shown in 1-4(E) to (G), the number displayed on the 20 SHK acquisition count display changes from "1000" to "
The acquisition number notification display 20SH is displayed in each frame of the image while the image changes to "1005".
The display position of KH is moved from the right end of the display area of the image display device 5 toward the center of the first display area 20SH51. Then, when the number of acquisitions display 20SHK becomes "1005", the performance control CPU 120 moves the display position of the first display area 20SH51 of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG.
The acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is displayed in a stopped state in the center of the display area 20SH51. At this time, the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH only needs to be displayed in at least the first display area 20SH51, and may be displayed across the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52.

By such display control, the winning number notification display 20SHKH is displayed so as to frame in from the outside to the inside of the display area of the image display device 5.

Then, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of displaying the winning number notification display 20SHKH, the performance control CPU 120 ends the display of the winning number notification display 20SHKH.
In the example shown in (H), the performance control CPU 120 moves the display position of the winning number notification display 20SHKH displayed in each frame of the image from the center of the first display area 20SH51 of the image display device 5 toward the left edge of the display area.

With this type of display control, the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is displayed so that it frames out from the inside to the outside of the display area of the image display device 5, and the display ends when it is no longer displayed in the display area of the image display device 5.

When the number on the winning number display 20SHK reaches the "round number", the CPU 120 for controlling the performance displays the winning number display 20SHKH by displaying a part of the winning number display 20SHKH.
When a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the timing when the display of the winning number notification display 20SHKH has started, display control may be performed to end the display of the winning number notification display 20SHKH.
The PU 120 displays the acquisition number notification display 20SHK in the first display area 20SH51 of the image display device 5.
The display of the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH may be considered to have started when H is stopped and displayed, and when a predetermined period of time has elapsed from that point, display control may be performed to end the display of the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH.

As described above, the specific region of the specific characters used in the winning number notification display 20SHKH is displayed in a transparent display mode. Therefore, as shown in Figures 11-4 (E) to (H), the background image during the big win can be seen from the specific region of the specific characters used in the winning number notification display 20SHKH. For example, in the example shown in Figures 11-4 (E) to (H),
During a jackpot, the background image can be seen from a specific area of the Arabic numeral "0," a specific character used in KH.

Furthermore, the characters used in the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH are larger in size than the characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK, as shown in FIGS. 11-4 (D) to (H).

The presentation mode when the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is stopped and displayed in the first display area 20SH51 is not limited to the presentation mode in which the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is framed in, stopped, and then framed out. For example, instead of the presentation in which the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is framed in, the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH may be presented as popping out from the back side of the screen to the front side, or the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH may be presented as gradually emerging, or a character may appear and display the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH in a speech bubble showing the character's lines. Also, instead of the presentation in which the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is framed out, the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH may be presented as being sucked in from the front side of the screen to the back side, or the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH may be presented as being gradually popped out, or a character may appear and display the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH in a speech bubble showing the character's lines.
The effect may be such that the HKH gradually disappears, or such that the character leaves when the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is displayed in a speech bubble showing the character's lines.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the characteristic portion 20SH can be controlled to a big win gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the image display device 5.
The display area of the image display device 5 is divided into a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20SH51.
and a second display area 20SH52 which is a region around the first display area 20SH51 and is narrower than the first display area 20SH51. The image display device 5 includes the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH
In the second display area 20SH52, the image display device 5 can display a winning number display 20SHK relating to the number of awarded prize balls in front of the background image during a jackpot, which corresponds to the jackpot game state. In addition, in at least the first display area 20SH51, the image display device 5 can display a winning number display 20SHK relating to the number of awarded prize balls in front of the background image during a jackpot.
The winning number notification display 20SHKH notifies the player that the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state has reached the "kiriban" number.
When the number of acquired items reaches "1000", a display of "over 1000" can be displayed.
When the number of awarded balls reaches 2000 during the jackpot game state,
The winning number display 20SHK can display the winning number notification display 20SHKH, which reads "OVER". The winning number display 20SHKH is updated every time a game ball is paid out as a prize ball during a jackpot game state. On the other hand, the winning number display 20SHKH ends its display when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the display.
The characters used in the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH are larger than the characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK. The characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK and the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH include specific characters that form specific areas surrounded by lines forming the characters. The specific characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK do not allow the background image during a jackpot to be seen from the specific area. On the other hand, the specific characters used in the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH allow the background image during a jackpot to be seen from the specific area.

According to this configuration, the acquisition number display 20SHK and the acquisition number notification display 20
The SHKH can be displayed appropriately in relation to the background image during the jackpot. For example,
When a player checks the number of prize balls in a jackpot game state, the player checks the number of winnings display 20SHK, but the number of winnings display 20SHK is displayed in small characters in the narrow second display area 20SH52, and if the background image during a jackpot is visible from the specific area of the specific characters, the specific characters may look different from the original characters. However, by making the background image during a jackpot invisible from the specific area of the specific characters, the specific characters can be accurately recognized. Also, the number of winnings notification display 20SHKH is not displayed all the time in a jackpot game state like the number of winnings display 20SHK, but is displayed only for a specified period of time to congratulate the player when the number of prize balls awarded in a jackpot game state reaches the number of "kiriban", and since it is displayed in large characters in the wide first display area 20SH51, by making the background image during a jackpot visible from the specific area of the specific characters, it is possible to show at least a little of the background image during a jackpot in the conspicuous display position of the first display area.

As described above, the specific characters are the Arabic numerals "0", "4", "6", and "8".
, including "9".

According to such a configuration, the acquisition number display 20SHK using Arabic numerals and the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH can be displayed appropriately in relation to the background image during a jackpot.

As described above, the image display device 5 displays the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH when it displays the acquisition number display 20SHK.

With this configuration, even when the winning number notification display 20SHKH is displayed, the number of winning balls in a big win game state can be accurately grasped from the winning number display 20SHK.

As described above, the image display device 5 can display the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH in the first display region 20SH51 and the second display region 20SH52.

With this configuration, the winning number notification display 20SHKH becomes more noticeable to the player, and can effectively notify the player that the number of prize balls awarded in a jackpot game state has reached the "kiriban" number.

As described above, the image display device 5 can display the jackpot display 20SHO, the decorative pattern display 20SHZ, the round number display 20SHR, and the right-hit display 20SHM in front of the background image during a jackpot in the second display area 20SH52. The characters used in the jackpot display 20SHO, the decorative pattern display 20SHZ, the round number display 20SHR, and the right-hit display 20SHM include characters of the same type as the characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK and the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH, and characters of a different type from the characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK and the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH, and each type of character includes a specific character in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the character is formed. Furthermore, the specific characters used in the jackpot display 20SHO, the decorative pattern display 20SHZ, the round number display 20SHR, and the right hit display 20SHM are not visible from the specific area against the background image during the jackpot.

With this configuration, the specific characters can be accurately recognized for the jackpot display 20SHO, the decorative pattern display 20SHZ, the round number display 20SHR, and the right hit display 20SHM.

As described above, the image display device 5 is capable of displaying the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH by stopping it in the first display area 20SH51, and when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is framed in to the stopping position in the first display area 20SH51, the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is framed out.

With this configuration, it is possible to improve the presentation effect when the winning number notification display 20SHKH is displayed.

(Second form of characteristic portion 20SH)
Next, regarding a gaming machine relating to the second embodiment of the characteristic portion 20SH, FIGS. 11-5 to 11-7 are shown.
In the pachinko game machine 1 relating to the second embodiment of the characteristic portion 20SH, the specific characters used in the winning number notification display 20SHKH have a smaller ratio of the size of the specific region to the region of the lines forming the characters than the specific characters used in the winning number display 20SHK.

Hereinafter, the second embodiment of the characteristic part 20SH having such characteristics will be described with reference to the pachinko game machine 1.
The following will be described. Note that the description of the same parts as those described above will be omitted.

(Display of Acquisition Number in Second Form of Characteristic Part 20SH)
FIG. 11-5(A) is a diagram showing an example of a display form of Arabic numerals used for the acquisition number notification display in the second form of the characteristic part 20SH.

The pachinko game machine 1 relating to the second embodiment of the characteristic part 20SH uses three-dimensional characters for the winning number notification display. Here, three-dimensional characters are a character format that makes the characters appear to jump out to the front. The line area forming the three-dimensional characters includes an area 20SHS21 that represents the characters and an area 20SHS22 that represents the depth of the three-dimensional characters.

Among such three-dimensional characters, there are characters that correspond to specific characters. In the example shown in Fig. 11-5 (A), the specific region 20SHI3 of the three-dimensional Arabic numerals used for the winning number notification display, which correspond to the specific characters "0", "4", "6", "8", and "9", is displayed in a transparent display mode, and when it is displayed in front of the background image during the jackpot, the background image during the jackpot can be seen from the specific region 20SHI3.

(Comparison between non-3D characters and 3D characters)
FIG. 11-5(B) is an explanatory diagram for comparing non-three-dimensional characters used for displaying the number of acquisitions with three-dimensional characters used for displaying the number of acquisitions.

Comparing the non-three-dimensional characters used to display the number of acquisitions with the three-dimensional characters used to notify the number of acquisitions, the line area 20SHI1 forming the non-three-dimensional characters is the same in size as the area 20SHS21 expressing the character within the line area forming the three-dimensional characters. In the case of a non-three-dimensional specific character, the area surrounded by the inner outline of the line area 20SHI1 forming the character becomes the specific area 20SHI1. On the other hand, in the case of a three-dimensional specific character, the line area forming the character includes the area 20SHS22 expressing the depth of the character, so
The area surrounded by the inner outline of the area 20SHS21 expressing the characters and the outline of the area 20SHS22 expressing the depth of the characters located on the inner side of the inner outline is the specific area 20SHI3.
The size of the specific area is smaller than the non-three-dimensional specific characters used to display the number of acquisitions by the size of an area 20SHS22 expressing the depth of the characters located on the inner side of an area 20SHS21 expressing the characters, and the ratio of the size of the specific area to the size of the line area forming the characters is small.

(Modification of Acquisition Number Notification Display in the Second Form of Characteristic Part 20SH)
FIG. 11-6(A) is a diagram showing a first modified example of the display mode of Arabic numerals used for the acquisition number notification display in the second form of the characteristic part 20SH.

In the example shown in FIG. 11-6(A), the specific regions 20SHI of the three-dimensional Arabic numerals "0", "4", "6", "8", and "9" corresponding to the specific characters are used for the acquisition number notification display.
4 is displayed in "white" and, when it is displayed in front of the background image during the jackpot, the background image during the jackpot cannot be seen from the specific area 20SHI3.

(Comparison between non-three-dimensional characters and three-dimensional characters in Modification Example 1)
FIG. 11-6(B) is an explanatory diagram for comparing non-three-dimensional characters used for displaying the number of acquisitions and three-dimensional characters used for displaying the number of acquisitions in the first modified example.

In the first modified example, when comparing the non-three-dimensional characters used to display the number of acquisitions with the three-dimensional characters used to notify the number of acquisitions, the size of the line area 20SHI1 forming the non-three-dimensional characters is the same as the size of the area 20SH31 expressing the characters among the line areas forming the three-dimensional characters.
The area surrounded by the inner outline of the area 20SH31 expressing the character becomes the specific area 20SHI1. On the other hand, in the case of a three-dimensional specific character, the area of the lines forming the character includes the area 20SH32 expressing the depth of the character, so the area surrounded by the inner outline of the area 20SH31 expressing the character and the outline of the area 20SH32 expressing the depth of the character on the inner side becomes the specific area 20SHI4. Therefore, the three-dimensional specific character used for the acquisition number notification display is closer to the area 20SH
The size of the specific area is smaller by the size of area 20SH32 expressing the depth of the character located on the inner side of 31, and the ratio of the size of the specific area to the size of the line area forming the character is smaller.

(Modification of Acquisition Number Notification Display in the Second Form of Characteristic Part 20SH)
FIG. 11-7(A) is a diagram showing a modified example 2 of the display mode of Arabic numerals used for the acquisition number notification display in the second form of the characteristic part 20SH.

In the second modification, as shown in FIG. 11-7(A), the characters used in the acquisition number notification display are as follows:
The line areas forming the characters are displayed in three color gradations, and the combination of the three color gradations is displayed in one of display modes A to G, which have different display modes.

The region of the lines forming the characters in the display mode A is colored in a three-color gradation, with the upper region 20SHSU being "red," the central region 20SHSC being "orange," and the lower region 20SHSD being "yellow."
The upper region 20SHSU is colored in "orange", the central region 20SHSC is colored in "yellow", and the lower region 20SHSD is colored in "green".
The upper area 20SHSU is green, and the center area 20SHSC is light blue.
The area of the lines forming the characters in the display mode E is colored in three colors, with the upper area 20SHSU being colored in light blue, the center area 20
The area of the lines forming the characters in the display mode F is colored in a three-color gradation, with the upper area 20SHSU being "blue," the central area 20SHSC being "purple," and the lower area 20SHSD being "red." The area of the lines forming the characters in the display mode G is colored in a three-color gradation, with the upper area 20SHSU being "blue," the central area 20SHSC being "purple," and the lower area 20SHSD being "red."
It is colored in a three-color gradation: 0SHSU is "purple," the central area 20SHSC is "red," and the lower area 20SHSD is "yellow."

The image display device 5 changes the style of characters used in the acquisition number notification display in the following order: display style A→display style B→display style C→display style D→display style E→display style F→display style G→display style A→.
The display will change over time in the order of ・.

FIG. 11-7(B) is a diagram showing an example of a color change accompanying the operation of the acquisition number notification display in the modified example 2.

In the second modification, as shown in FIG. 11-7(B), when the acquisition number notification display is stopped in the first display area 20SH51 of the image display device 5, and when the acquisition number notification display is moving (frame-in,
The speed at which the display mode of the acquisition number notification display changes differs depending on whether the acquisition number notification display is in a frame out or not.

In the example shown in FIG. 11-7(B), the acquisition number notification display is displayed on the image display device 5 over 0.35 seconds.
While moving (frame-in) from the right end of the display area to the center of the first display area 20SH51, the display changes from display mode A to display mode D. After that, the acquisition number display changes from display mode D to display mode G while being stopped and displayed for one second in the center of the first display area 20SH51 of the image display device 5. After that, the acquisition number notification display moves (frame-out) from the center of the first display area 20SH51 to the left end of the display area of the image display device 5 over 0.35 seconds.
During this time, the display mode changes from G to C in sequence.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the characteristic portion 20SH can be controlled to a big win gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the image display device 5.
The display area of the image display device 5 is divided into a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20SH51.
and a second display area 20SH52 which is a region around the first display area 20SH51 and is narrower than the first display area 20SH51. The image display device 5 includes the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH
In the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52, the image display device 5 can display an acquisition number display related to the number of awarded prize balls on the front side of the background image during the jackpot in the second display area 20SH52. In addition, the image display device 5 can display an acquisition number display of "over 1000" when the number of awarded prize balls reaches "1000" as an acquisition number display notifying that the number of awarded prize balls in the jackpot game state has reached the number of "kiriban" on the front side of the background image during the jackpot in at least the first display area 20SH51, and can display an acquisition number display of "over 2000" when the number of awarded prize balls in the jackpot game state reaches "2000". The acquisition number display is updated every time a game ball is paid out as a prize ball in the jackpot game state. On the other hand, the acquisition number display ends when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the display. The characters used for the acquisition number notification display are larger in size than the characters used for the acquisition number display. The characters used for the acquisition number display and the acquisition number notification display include specific characters in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the characters is formed. The specific characters used for the acquisition number display are such that the background image during a jackpot cannot be seen from the specific area. The specific characters used for the acquisition number notification display have a smaller ratio of the size of the specific area to the size of the area of the lines forming the characters than the specific characters used for the acquisition number display.

According to this configuration, the winning number display and winning number notification display including the specific characters can be displayed appropriately in relation to the background image during the jackpot. For example, when a player checks the number of winning balls in a jackpot game state, the winning number display is displayed in small characters in the narrow second display area 20SH52, and if the background image during the jackpot is visible from the specific area of the specific characters, the specific characters may appear different from the original characters. However, by making the background image during the jackpot invisible from the specific area of the specific characters, the specific characters can be accurately recognized.

The characters used in the acquisition number notification display are three-dimensional characters, and the line region forming the three-dimensional characters includes a region expressing the characters and a region expressing the depth of the characters.

This configuration can enhance the presentation effect of the winning number notification display.

As described above, the specific characters used in the winning number notification display are in the specific area 20SHI.
From number 3 onwards, background video can be seen during a jackpot.

According to this configuration, the winning number notification display is not displayed at all times during a jackpot game state like the winning number display, but is displayed only for a specified period of time in order to congratulate the player when the number of prize balls awarded during a jackpot game state reaches the "kiriban" number, and is displayed in large letters in the wide first display area 20SH51, and the ratio of the size of the specific area 20SHI3 to the size of the line areas 20SHS21, 20SHS22 that form the letters is small, so that even if the background image during a jackpot is visible from the specific area 20SHI3 of the specific letters, the risk of misidentifying the letters can be reduced, and by making the background image during a jackpot visible from the specific area 20SHI3 of the specific letters, the presentation effect can be enhanced.

Also, as described above, the specific characters used to display the winning number notification in variant example 1 cannot be seen from specific area 20SHI4 against the background image during a jackpot.

With this configuration, the winning number notification display is not displayed at all times during a jackpot game state like the winning number display, but is displayed only for a specified period of time in order to congratulate the player when the number of prize balls awarded during a jackpot game state reaches the ``kiriban'' number, and is displayed in large sized letters in the wide first display area 20SH51, and the ratio of the size of the specific area to the size of the line area forming the letters is small, so not only can the sense of incongruity be reduced even if the background image during a jackpot is not visible from the specific area of the specific letters, but by making the background image during a jackpot not visible from the specific area of the specific letters, the letters can be prevented from being misinterpreted.

As described above, the characters used in the acquisition number notification display in the second modified example are displayed with three-color gradation in the line area forming the characters. The image display device 5 changes the display mode of the characters used in the acquisition number notification display over time in the following order: Display mode A → Display mode B → Display mode C → Display mode D → Display mode E → Display mode F → Display mode G → Display mode A → .... The acquisition number notification display is displayed in the first display area 20SH51 of the image display device 5.
The speed at which the display mode of the acquired number informing display changes differs between when the acquired number informing display is stationary and when the acquired number informing display is moving (frame-in/frame-out).

According to this configuration, the display mode changes according to the movement speed of the acquisition number notification display, thereby enhancing the presentation effect.

(Explanation of the third form of the characteristic portion 20SH)
Next, regarding a gaming machine relating to the third embodiment of the characteristic portion 20SH, FIGS. 11-8 to 11-1 are shown.
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the characteristic portion 20SH, the specific characters used in the result display are visible in an ending background image from a specific area.

Hereinafter, the pachinko game machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the characteristic part 20SH having such characteristics will be described.
The following will be described. Note that the description of the same parts as those described above will be omitted.

(Arabic numerals used in results display)
FIG. 11-8 is a diagram showing an example of a display form of Arabic numerals used for displaying the result in the third form of the characteristic portion 20SH.

When the final round of play is completed, the pachinko game machine 1 executes an ending performance corresponding to the end of the big win game state. At this time, the image display device 5 displays an ending background image. While displaying the ending background image, the image display device 5 also displays a result display notifying the total number of winning balls awarded in the big win game state.

The result display uses numbers to indicate the total number of balls awarded in the jackpot game state and characters other than numbers to recognize that it is a result display. The numbers used for the result display are, for example, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, Chinese numerals, etc.

Among the characters used in the result display, there are some characters that correspond to the specific characters.
In the third form of SH, as shown in Fig. 11-8, the specific area of the specific characters used in the result display is displayed in a transparent display mode. In the example shown in Fig. 11-8, the specific characters "0", "4", "6", and "8" among the Arabic numerals used in the result display are displayed in a transparent display mode.
The specific area 20SHI5 of the number "9" is displayed in a transparent manner.

Among the characters used to display the results, numbers other than Arabic numerals for indicating the total number of winning balls awarded in a jackpot game state, and characters other than numerals for recognizing that it is a result display, are displayed in a transparent display mode in specific areas, like the Arabic numerals shown in Figure 11-8.

(Various effects during big win game mode)
11-9 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation period of various presentations in a big win gaming state. FIG. 11-10 is a diagram showing an example of presentation operation of various presentations in a big win gaming state.

When reserved information is stored in a jackpot game state, the presentation control CPU 120 can execute a reserved consecutive win notification that suggests that the game will be controlled to a jackpot game state in response to the reserved information stored. For example, in a jackpot game state of 10 rounds in total, the presentation control CPU 120 starts a reserved consecutive win notification at timing T1 when 9 rounds of round play end and the 10th round, which is the final round, starts, as shown in Figures 11-9 and 11-10 (A) to (B).

When the reserved consecutive wins notice is executed, as shown in FIG. 11-10(B), the effect image of the reserved consecutive wins notice is displayed in front of the background image during the jackpot, which corresponds to the progress of the round game in the jackpot game state, in the second display area 20SH52 of the image display device 5. In the example shown in FIG. 11-10(B), "flame" is displayed as the effect image of the reserved consecutive wins notice.
The effect image 20SHE is displayed.

In the example shown in Fig. 11-10(B), the lines of the "flame" effect image overlap the back side of the specific area of the specific character "0" used in the acquisition number display 20SHK, but since the specific area is displayed in "white," the effect image cannot be seen from the specific area. Therefore, in the specific area, the lines of the "flame" effect image do not blend in with the lines that form the specific character "0," and the specific character "0" can be accurately recognized as the Arabic numeral "0."

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-9 and FIG. 11-10(B) to (C), when the timing T2 comes to end the round game of the final round and start the ending presentation, the presentation control C
The PU 120 ends the consecutive win notification in the reserved state and starts the ending performance. When the ending performance starts, the display of the ending background image is started at a predetermined brightness in the first display area 20SH51 of the image display device 5. In the example shown in FIG. 11-10(C),
In the display area 20SH51, an ending background image of cherry blossom petals falling from the back of the screen is displayed. In addition, the words "Jackpot End" are displayed in front of the ending background image to indicate that the jackpot game state is ending.

Here, the CPU 120 for controlling the performance ends the consecutive wins notice in the reserved position before the display of the ending background image starts at timing T2. Therefore, when the ending background image is displayed, the effect image 20SHE of the consecutive wins notice in the reserved position is not displayed. In other words, the effect image 20SHE of the consecutive wins notice in the reserved position is displayed when the ending background image is not displayed.

The ending background video may be an image displayed at least in the first display area 20SH51, and may be displayed across the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52, as shown in Fig. 11-10(D). In the example shown in Fig. 11-10(D), cherry blossom petals are fluttering across the entire screen as the ending background video.

As shown in Fig. 11-9 and Fig. 11-10(D) to (E), at the timing T3 when the result display starts, the performance control CPU 120 lowers the brightness of the ending background video to a specific brightness darker than the predetermined brightness, pauses the progression of the ending background video, and displays it as a still image.The performance control CPU 120 then displays the result display 20SHRE in front of the ending background video, at a brightness brighter than the specific brightness of the still image of the ending background video.In the example shown in Fig. 11-10(E), the falling cherry blossoms stop, and the result display 20SHRE is displayed in white letters.

As described above, the specific characters used in the result display 20SHRE are
Therefore, the specific characters used in the result display 20SHRE and the ending background image can be seen from the specific area 20SHI5.

The characters used in the result display 20SHRE are as shown in Figs. 11-10(A), (B),
As shown in FIG. 11-10(E), the characters are larger than those used in the number of wins display 20SHK. The result display 20SHRE only needs to be displayed in at least the first display area 20SH51, and may be displayed across the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52 as shown in FIG. 11-10(E).

(The setting is hinted at in the ending background video)
FIG. 11-11 is a diagram showing an example of a setting suggestion presentation using an ending background video.

As described above, the pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the probability of winning a jackpot changes according to the setting value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 6, the probability of winning a jackpot changes by using a display result judgment table according to the setting value. The setting value has six levels from "1" to "6", with "1" being the lowest ball payout rate, and the ball payout rate increases as the values increase in the order of "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6". In other words, when the setting value is set to "1", the player has the lowest advantage, and the advantage increases stepwise as the values increase in the order of "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6". In this embodiment, the setting values "1" to "3" are referred to as "low settings", and the setting values "4" to "6" are referred to as "high settings".

In the pachinko game machine 1 relating to the third embodiment of the characteristic part 20SH, the setting value can be changed, and the above-mentioned ending background image can be displayed as a setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value. For example, when the setting value is set to low, the effect control CPU 120 displays an ending background image of cherry blossoms falling from the back of the screen as shown in FIG. 11-11(A). On the other hand, when the setting value is set to high, the effect control CPU 120 displays an ending background image of cherry blossoms falling from the back of the screen as shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 11(B), an ending background image is displayed in which a large amount of cherry blossom snow falls from the cherry trees in full bloom on both sides.

Note that the setting suggestion by the ending background video does not necessarily have to definitively suggest whether the setting value is low or high. For example, when the setting value is low, the ending background video shown in FIG. 11-11(B) may be displayed at a sufficiently low rate, and when the setting value is high, the ending background video shown in FIG. 11-11(A) may be displayed at a sufficiently low rate.

The ending background image may be presented in a different manner depending on whether the setting value is "6," which is the most advantageous value for the player, or not. The ending background image may be presented in a different manner depending on whether the setting value is an odd number or an even number.

Here, the above-mentioned consecutive wins in the reserved lottery notification is one of a plurality of types of notification effects that predict the probability of a jackpot, but a setting suggestion effect based on the consecutive wins in the reserved lottery notification is not executed.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment of the characteristic portion 20SH can be controlled to a big win gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the image display device 5.
The display area of the image display device 5 is divided into a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20SH51.
and a second display area 20SH52 which is a region around the first display area 20SH51 and is narrower than the first display area 20SH51. The image display device 5 includes the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH
In the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52, the image display device 5 can display a background image during a jackpot corresponding to the progress of a round of play in the jackpot game state. Also, in at least the first display area 20SH51, the image display device 5 can display an ending background image corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. Also, when an ending background image is not being displayed, the image display device 5 can display an effect image 20SHE of a consecutive win notice in reserve, which suggests that the game will be controlled to a jackpot game state in accordance with the stored reserve information, in front of the background image during a jackpot in the second display area 20SH52. Also, the image display device 5 can display an effect image 20SHE of a consecutive win notice in reserve, which suggests that the game will be controlled to a jackpot game state in accordance with the stored reserve information, in front of the background image during a jackpot in the second display area 20SH52, when an ending background image is not being displayed.
In the first display area 20SH52, the image display device 5 can display the number of winning balls displayed 20SHK on the front side of the background image during the big win. Also, when the ending background image is displayed, the image display device 5 can display the result display 20S51 on the front side of the ending background image, at least, which notifies the total number of winning balls that have been awarded during the big win game state.
The characters used for the result display 20SHRE are the number of wins displayed.
The size of the characters is larger than that of the characters used in the win count display 20SHK. The characters used in the win count display 20SHK and the result display 20SHRE include specific characters that form a specific area surrounded by lines forming the characters. The specific characters used in the win count display 20SHK cannot be seen from the specific area in the background image during a jackpot or the effect image 20SHRE of the pending consecutive win notice. On the other hand, the specific characters used in the result display 20SHRE can be seen from the specific area 20SHI5 in the ending background image.

According to this configuration, the acquisition number display 20SHK including the specific characters can be suitably displayed in relation to the background image during a jackpot or the effect image 20SHE of the consecutive wins notice in reserved balls, and the result display 20SHRE including the specific characters can be suitably displayed in relation to the ending background image. For example, when a player checks the number of prize balls in a jackpot game state, the acquisition number display 20SHK is checked, but the acquisition number display 20SHK is displayed in small characters in the narrow second display area 20SH52 and may overlap with the effect image 20SHE of the consecutive wins notice in reserved balls. Therefore, if the background image during a jackpot or the effect image 20SHE of the consecutive wins notice in reserved balls is visible from the specific area of the specific characters, the specific characters may look different from the original characters. However, by making the background image during a jackpot or the effect image 20SHE of the consecutive wins notice in reserved balls invisible from the specific area of the specific characters, the specific characters can be accurately recognized. On the other hand, the result display 20SHRE is displayed in large letters in the wide first display area 20SH51 and does not overlap with the effect image 20SHE of the pending consecutive win notice. Therefore, by making the ending background image visible from a specific area of the specific letters, it is possible to show at least a little of the ending background image in the prominent display position of the first display area 20SH51.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values "1" to "6" which have different jackpot winning probabilities.
The ending background image can be displayed in a manner suggesting the set value. The effect image 20SHRE of the reserved consecutive win notice is one of a plurality of kinds of notice effects that predict the probability of a big win, but the setting suggestion effect by the reserved consecutive win notice is not executed.

According to this configuration, since there is a possibility that a setting suggestion effect using an ending background image is executed, the specific region 20SHI5 of the specific characters used in the result display 20SHRE is
This makes it even more meaningful that the ending background video can be seen.

As described above, the image display device 5 starts displaying the ending background video at a predetermined brightness. Then, at timing T3 when the image display device 5 starts displaying the result display 20SHRE, the image display device 5 temporarily suspends and displays the ending background video at a specific brightness that is darker than the predetermined brightness, and displays the result display 20SHRE at a brightness that is brighter than the specific brightness.

This configuration can improve the visibility of the result display 20SHRE.

(Explanation regarding the fourth form of the characteristic portion 20SH)
Next, regarding a gaming machine relating to the fourth embodiment of the characteristic portion 20SH, FIG.
In the pachinko game machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the characteristic portion 20SH,
It is possible to display a remaining number display regarding the remaining number of ST times in the probability variable state, and a remaining number notification display that notifies the predetermined number of times when the remaining number indicated by the remaining number display becomes a predetermined number. The characters used for the remaining number display and the remaining number notification display include specific characters that form a specific area surrounded by lines forming the characters. The specific characters used for the remaining number display are such that the background image during ST cannot be seen from the specific area. The specific characters used for the remaining number notification display are such that the background image during ST can be seen from the specific area.

Hereinafter, the fourth embodiment of the characteristic part 20SH having such characteristics will be described.
The following will be described. Note that the description of the same parts as those described above will be omitted.

(Background art related to the fourth aspect of the characteristic portion 20SH)
11 and 12 are diagrams showing background art related to the fourth aspect of the characteristic portion 20SH.

Pachinko gaming machines are basically designed so that when comparing advantageous states for the player, such as a special state, a time-saving state, or a jackpot gaming state, with the normal state, the period during which the player plays in the advantageous state is longer than the period during which the player plays in the normal state.

For example, in a pachinko game machine, regardless of whether it is the first special game or the second special game, when the reserved information of the upper limit number is stored, the shortened variation with a shorter variable display time is more likely to be executed than when the reserved information of the upper limit number is not stored. And, in the probability variable state with time-saving control, the variable winning ball device changes to the open state, so that winning is more likely to occur than in the normal state, and therefore the shortened variation is more likely to be executed than in the normal state, and it is possible to progress the game faster than in the normal state. Therefore, the period during which the game is played in the normal state is longer than the period during which the game is played in the probability variable state with time-saving control.

The probability variation control ends when either of the following conditions is met first: when a specified number of STs of special game games are played after the end of the big win game state, or when the display result of the variable display becomes a "big win". Therefore, even if the display result of the variable display does not become a "big win" when the probability variation control is being performed, if the specified number of STs of special game games are played, the probability variation control ends. The specified number of STs is, for example, 70 times.

In addition, by performing the time-saving control, the variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game is shortened compared to when the time-saving control is not performed. The time-saving control ends when either of the following conditions is met first: the special symbol game is executed a predetermined number of time-saving times after the end of the big win game state, or the display result of the variable display becomes a "big win". Therefore,
Even if the display result of the variable display does not become "jackpot" during the time-saving control, the time-saving control ends when the special game is played a predetermined number of times.
The predetermined number of time-saving times is, for example, 70 times.

The set value for the number of STs and the set value for the number of time-savings may be different values.

When the pachinko game machine is controlled to the probability variable state, it may display a remaining number display regarding the remaining number of ST times in the probability variable state, as shown in FIG. 11-12(A).
In the example shown in 1-12(A), the remaining number of STs is 30, so "3 remaining" is displayed.
The remaining number of times is displayed as "0 times".

The remaining number of times display uses numbers to indicate the remaining number of ST times and characters other than numbers to recognize that it is a remaining number of times display. The numbers used to display the remaining number of times are, for example, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, Chinese numerals, etc. The remaining number of times display shown in Fig. 11-12 (A) uses the characters "remaining" and "times" to recognize that it is a remaining number of times display, and the number "30" to display the remaining number of ST times.

Some characters used to display the remaining number of times also form special regions.

Also, when the pachinko game machine is controlled to the probability variable state, as shown in Fig. 11-12 (A), a ST background image corresponding to the probability variable state is displayed in the entire display area of the image display device. In the example shown in Fig. 11-12 (A), a ST background image is displayed in a manner that makes the screen look cracked. The ST background image is an image that is displayed behind other displays displayed on the image display device in the probability variable state. The ST background image contains many lines that express animation pictures and effects.

The remaining number display is displayed small in an edge area that does not impede the visibility of the variable display of the decorative pattern in the display area of the image display device. When the background image during ST changes over time, the lines of the background image during ST may overlap the back of the remaining number display. When a specific character is displayed in the remaining number display, as in the Arabic numeral "0" surrounded by a two-dot chain line in Figure 11-12 (A), if the lines of the image during ST overlap the back of the specific area of the specific character, the lines of the background image during ST may blend in with the lines that form the specific character, causing the specific character to appear as a different character from the original character.

Fig. 11-12(B) is an enlarged view of the part of the Arabic numeral "0" surrounded by a two-dot chain line in Fig. 11-12(A). In the example shown in Fig. 11-12(A) and (B), the lines of the background image during ST are superimposed on the back of the specific area of the specific character "0" used to display the remaining number of times, and the lines of the background image during ST are assimilated with the lines forming the specific character "0", so that the specific character "0" looks like the Arabic numeral "8" instead of the Arabic numeral "0".

In this way, if the characters of the remaining number display are misidentified as characters different from the original characters, the remaining number of ST times in the probability change state cannot be accurately recognized. However, for example, it is difficult to adjust the position of the line of the background image during ST so that the line of the background image during ST does not overlap the specific area of the specific character.

The fourth aspect of the characteristic portion 20SH has been made in view of the above background.
A fourth aspect of the characteristic portion 20SH will be described.

(Display of remaining number of times in the fourth embodiment of the characteristic portion 20SH)
11-13 are diagrams showing an example of a display form of Arabic numerals used to display the remaining number of times in the fourth embodiment of the characteristic portion 20SH.

In the fourth embodiment of the characteristic portion 20SH, the specific regions 20SHI6 of the Arabic numerals used to display the remaining number of times, which correspond to the specific characters "0", "4", "6", "8", and "9", are displayed in a non-transparent display mode different from the display mode of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters. In the example shown in FIG. 11-13, the color of the lines 20SHS6 of the Arabic numerals used to display the remaining number of times is "black", whereas the specific characters "0", "4",
The specific areas 20SHI6 of "6", "8", and "9" are displayed in "white", and when they are displayed in front of the background image during ST, the background image during ST cannot be seen from the specific areas 20SHI6.

In addition, the display mode of the specific region 20SHI6 is not limited to a color different from the color of the lines 20SHS6 forming the character.
It is sufficient that the display mode has a high contrast with the display mode of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters so that the lines 20SHS6 can be accurately distinguished from each other.

For example, the color of the specific region 20SHI6 may be a color that has a high contrast with the color of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters. In this case, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI6 may be a brightness that has a low contrast with the brightness of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters. In this case, the texture of the specific region 20SHI6 may be a texture that has a low contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters. In this case, the specific region 20SHI6 may be a color that has a high contrast with the color of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters.
The texture of may be a texture with low contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters.

Also, for example, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI6 may be a brightness that has a high contrast with the brightness of the lines 20SHS6 that form the character. In this case,
The color of the specific region 20SHI6 may have a low contrast with the color of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters. In this case, the texture of the specific region 20SHI6 may have a low contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters.
The texture of HI6 may be a texture that has low contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters.

Also, for example, the texture of the specific region 20SHI6 may have a high contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters. In that case, the color of the specific region 20SHI6 may have a low contrast with the color of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters. In that case, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI6 may have a low contrast with the brightness of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters. In that case, the specific region 20SHI6 may have a low contrast with the brightness of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters.
The texture of HI6 may be a texture that has low contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters.

For example, the texture of the specific region 20SHI6 is a line 20SHS6 that forms a character.
It is sufficient that the specific region 20SHI6 has a texture with a high contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters. In that case, the color of the specific region 20SHI6 may be a color with a low contrast with the color of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters. Also, in that case, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI6 may be a brightness with a low contrast with the brightness of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters. Also, in that case, the texture of the specific region 20SHI6 may be a texture with a low contrast with the texture of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters.

Among the characters used to display the remaining number of times, numbers other than Arabic numerals for displaying the remaining number of ST times and specific characters among characters other than numerals for recognizing that the remaining number of times is being displayed are displayed in a display mode in which the specific area is not transparent and is different from the display mode of the lines forming the characters, as in the Arabic numerals shown in Figures 11-13.

(Display of remaining number of times in the fourth embodiment of characteristic portion 20SH)
FIG. 11-14 is a diagram showing an example of a display form of Arabic numerals used for the remaining number notification display in the fourth embodiment of the characteristic part 20SH.

When the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display reaches a predetermined number of times, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays a remaining number of times notification display for notifying the predetermined number of times.

The remaining number of times notification display uses numbers for displaying the predetermined number of times when the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display becomes a predetermined number, and characters other than numbers for recognizing that it is a remaining number of times notification display. The numbers used for the remaining number of times notification display are, for example, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, Chinese numerals, etc.

The remaining number of times display is displayed in a variety of different modes with different transparency as shown in Fig. 11-14. The remaining number of times display shown in Fig. 11-14(A) is a display mode in which the line area forming the characters of the remaining number of times display is not transparent, and the background of the characters is not visible through the line area.
The remaining number display shown in -14(B) is a display mode in which the line areas forming the characters of the remaining number display are transparent, and the background of the characters can be seen through the line areas.

Furthermore, the remaining number of times notification display is displayed in three-dimensional characters. In a display mode in which the background of the characters is not visible, the line area forming the three-dimensional characters includes an area 20SHS71 representing the characters and an area 20SHS72A representing the depth of the three-dimensional characters. In a display mode in which the background of the characters is visible through, the area 20SHS71 representing the characters is displayed through transparency, so that the area displayed as the area 20SHS72A representing the depth of the three-dimensional characters in the display mode in which the background of the characters is not visible is displayed as the area 20SHS72B representing the bottom surface of the three-dimensional characters.

Among these three-dimensional characters, there are some that correspond to the specific characters. In the example shown in FIG. 11-14, among the three-dimensional Arabic numerals used to display the remaining number of times, "0
The specific area 20SHI7 of the numbers "4", "6", "8", and "9" is displayed in a transparent display mode. When the specific area 20SHI7 is displayed in front of the background image during ST,
The background image becomes visible.

The specific region 20SHI7 of the remaining number display is different when the remaining number display is displayed in a non-transparent manner and when it is displayed in a transparent manner, as shown in FIG.
In the example shown in Fig. 1-14, the remaining number of times display is displayed in a non-transparent manner, and the area of the lines forming the characters includes the area 20SHS72A that represents the depth of the characters, so the area surrounded by the inner outline of the area 20SHS71 that represents the characters and the outline of the area 20SHS72A that represents the depth of the characters located on the inner side of that becomes the specific area 20SHI7. On the other hand, in the example shown in Fig. 11-14(B), the remaining number of times display is displayed in a transparent manner, and the area 20SHS71 that represents the characters is displayed transparently, so the area surrounded by the inner outline of the area 20SHS72B that represents the bottom surface of the three-dimensional character becomes the specific area 20SHI7.

(Appearance of remaining number display in the fourth form of characteristic portion 20SH)
Fig. 11-15(A) is a diagram showing how the remaining number display appears in the fourth embodiment of the characteristic part 20SH. Fig. 11-15(B) is an enlarged view of the part of the Arabic numeral "0" surrounded by a two-dot chain line in Fig. 11-15(A).

In the example shown in FIG. 11-15(A) and (B), the background image line during ST overlaps the back of the specific area of the specific character "0" used in the remaining number display 20SHST.
Since SHI6 is displayed in "white", the background image during ST cannot be seen from the specific area 20SHI6.
It is not assimilated with HHS2, and the specific character "0" can be correctly recognized as the Arabic numeral "0".

The image display device 5 displays the remaining number of times 20SHST, the number of wins 20SHK,
Right-hit display 20SHM and probability variable display 2 to let you know that you are in a probability variable state
The number of wins indicator 20SHK, the right-hit indicator 20SHM, and the probability of winning indicator 20SHRU are also displayed small in the edge area that does not obstruct the visibility of the decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5, just like the remaining number of times indicator 20SHST.

The characters used for the number of wins display 20SHK, the right-hit display 20SHM, and the probability change display 20SHRU are the same type of characters as those used for the remaining number of times display 20SHST and the remaining number of times notification display, and characters of a different type from those used for the remaining number of times display 20SHST and the remaining number of times notification display.
In this embodiment, the characters of the remaining number display 20SHST and the remaining number notification display 20SHSTH include "numbers", "hiragana" and "kanji" as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, the probability variation display 20SHRU uses "alphabet", which is a different type of character from that used in the remaining number of times display 20SHST and the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH. Also, the number of wins display 20SHK uses "numbers", which is the same type of character as that used in the remaining number of times display 20SHST and the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH, and "katakana", which is a different type of character from that used in the remaining number of times display 20SHST and the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH. Also, the right-hit display 20SHM uses "hiragana" and "kanji", which are the same type of character as that used in the remaining number of times display 20SHST and the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH, and "hiragana" and "kanji", which are the same type of character as that used in the remaining number of times display 20SHST and the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH.
The characters used in TH are different from the characters used in "symbols".

Among the characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK, the right-hit display 20SHM, and the probability variable display 20SHRU, there are characters that correspond to specific characters regardless of the type of character. The specific regions of the specific characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK, the right-hit display 20SHM, and the probability variable display 20SHRU are also non-transparent display modes similar to the specific region 20SHI6 of the remaining number display 20SHST, and are displayed in a display mode different from the display mode of the lines 20SHS6 that form the characters, so that the background image during ST cannot be seen from the specific region 20SHI6.

(Example of the remaining number display and remaining number notification display in the fourth embodiment of the characteristic portion 20SH)
Fig. 11-16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the relationship between the variable display and the remaining number of times notification display in the fourth form of the characteristic part 20SH. Fig. 11-17 is a diagram showing an example of the remaining number of times display and the remaining number of times notification display in the first form of the characteristic part 20SH.

As shown in FIG. 11-17, the performance control CPU 120 displays the remaining number of times 20SHST in the second display area 20SH51 of the image display device 5.
As shown in FIG. 1, the CPU 120 for controlling the performance increments the remaining number of times every time a variable display is executed.
The number indicating the remaining number of STs for 0SHST is subtracted by 1 and displayed.

As shown in Fig. 11-16 and Fig. 11-17 (A) to (B), when the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display becomes a predetermined number of times, the CPU 120 for controlling the performance starts to display the remaining number of times display 20SHSTH, which notifies the predetermined number of times, in a non-transparent display mode. For example, when the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display becomes 60,
When the variable display of times, 50 times, 40 times, 30 times, 20 times, and 10 times begins, the remaining number of times indicator 20SHSTH, which indicates the number of times, begins to be displayed in a non-transparent display mode. As shown in Figures 11-17 (B) to (D), the characters used in the remaining number of times indicator 20SHSTH are larger in size than the characters used in the remaining number of times indicator 20SHST. Also, in the example shown in Figure 11-17, when the remaining number of times indicator 20SHSTH is displayed, the number of acquisitions indicator 20SHK is also displayed, but the remaining number of times indicator 20SHSTH is,
The remaining number of times display 20SHK is displayed in a different display area from the display area in which the number of acquisitions display 20SHK is displayed.
When a first period has elapsed since the display of 0SHSTH was started, the performance control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH from a non-transparent display mode to a transparent display mode. Then, as shown in Fig. 11-16 and Fig. 11-17 (B) to (E), when a second period has elapsed since the display mode of the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH was changed, the performance control CPU 120 ends the display of the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH.

Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is capable of performing variable display based on a plurality of types of variation patterns having different variable display times.

The remaining number of times display 20SHSTH is a display for notifying a predetermined number of times when the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display becomes a predetermined number.
If SHSTH is displayed across multiple variable displays, the remaining number of STs may be misconstrued.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to enable the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH to be ended in one variable display, the total period of the first period in which the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH is displayed in an opaque display mode and the second period in which the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH is displayed in a transparent display mode is set to be shorter than the variable display time of the type of variation pattern having the shortest variable display time.

According to this configuration, as shown in FIG. 11-16, in a variable display where the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display becomes a predetermined number, regardless of the type of variable display based on the variation pattern being executed, the display of the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH can be terminated in that one variable display.

Here, the first display region 20SH51 includes the above-mentioned "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. On the other hand, the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH is displayed on the front side of the identification information at least in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the first display region 20SH51. Therefore, the non-transparent remaining number of times notification display 20SH
If the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed while STH is being displayed, there is a possibility that the display result cannot be recognized.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to allow the display result of the variable display to be recognized,
A first period during which the remaining number notification display 20SHSTH is displayed in a non-transparent display mode is set to end before the timing at which the display result in the variable display of the type of variation pattern having the shortest variable display time is derived.

With this configuration, as shown in Figures 11-16, in a variable display where the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display becomes a predetermined number, regardless of the type of variable display based on the variation pattern, the display result of the variable display can be appropriately recognized.

In the example shown in Figure 11-17 (D), the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH is displayed when the display result of the variable display is derived, but since the display mode of the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH changes to a transparent display mode, the identification information in the background of the characters can be seen from the line area forming the characters of the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH.

In this embodiment, the remaining number of times indicator 20SH is displayed in a transparent manner when the display result of the variable display is displayed in a derived manner.
Although the change in the display mode of STH is controlled, when a pseudo consecutive performance is executed in a variable display where the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display 20SHST becomes a predetermined number of times, when the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative pattern, the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH may be displayed in a transparent display mode.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relating to the fourth form of the characteristic part 20SH can be controlled to a probability variable state accompanied by time-saving control that allows the game to progress faster than in a normal state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with an image display device 5. The display area of the image display device 5 includes a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20SH52 which is an area around the first display area 20SH51 and is narrower than the first display area 20SH51. The image display device 5 can display background images during ST in the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52. The image display device 5 also displays a remaining number display 20SH52, which is related to the remaining number of STs in the probability variable state, in front of the background image during ST in the second display area 20SH52.
0SHST. The image display device 5 has at least a first display area 20S
In H51, when the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display 20SHST becomes a predetermined number, a remaining number of times display 20SHSTH is displayed on the front side of the background image during ST to notify the predetermined number of times. When the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display 20SHST becomes 60, a remaining number of times display 20SHSTH is displayed to notify "60" and when the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display 20SHST becomes 50,
and a remaining number of times display 20SHSTH which displays "50" when the remaining number of times reaches 50. The remaining number of times display 20SHST is updated each time the variable display is executed. Meanwhile, the remaining number of times display 20SHSTH ends its display when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of display. The characters used in the remaining number of times display 20SHSTH are larger in size than the characters used in the remaining number of times display 20SHST. The characters used in the remaining number of times display 20SHST and the remaining number of times display 20SHSTH include a specific area surrounded by lines forming the characters. The specific characters used in the remaining number of times display 20SHST are within the specific area 20SHI.
On the other hand, the specific characters used in the remaining number of plays notification display 20SHSTH allow the background image during ST to be viewed from the specific region 20SHI7.

According to this configuration, the remaining number of times display 20SHST and the remaining number of times notification display 20SHST including the specific characters are displayed.
0SHSTH can be displayed appropriately in relation to the background image during ST. For example, when a player checks the remaining number of STs in the probability variable state, the remaining number display 20SHS
However, the remaining number of times display 20SHST is displayed in small characters in the narrow second display area 20SH52, and if the background image during ST can be seen from the specific area 20SHI6 of the specific character, there is a possibility that the specific character will look different from the original character. However, by making the background image during ST invisible from the specific area 20SHI6 of the specific character,
The remaining number of times display 20SHSTH is not always displayed like the remaining number of times display 20SHST, but is displayed for a limited period of time to alert the player that the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display 20SHST has reached a predetermined number, and is displayed in large characters in the wide first display area 20SH51, so that the background image during ST can be seen from the specific area 20SHI7 of the specific characters, and therefore, in the conspicuous display position of the first display area 20SH51,
It will be possible to show some of the background video during the ST.

As described above, the image display device 5 can display the characters used in the remaining number notification display 20SHSTH in a transparent display manner in which the image on the back is visible through the lines forming the characters.

According to this configuration, since the background image can be visually recognized while the remaining number notification display 20SHSTH is displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from being subjected to unnecessary stress.

As described above, the first display region 20SH51 includes the "left", "center", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The image display device 5 can display the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH on the front side of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

According to such a configuration, since the variable display of the decorative symbols can be visually recognized while the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH is displayed, it is possible to prevent unnecessary stress from being given to the player.

Furthermore, as described above, when the display result of the variable display is being derived and displayed, the image display device 5 displays the remaining number of times indicator 20SHSTH in a transparent display mode.

According to this configuration, even if the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed while the remaining number notification display 20SHSTH is being displayed, the display result of the variable display can be recognized.

As described above, the image display device 5 displays the number of awarded balls 20.
The image display device 5 displays the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH in a display area different from the display area in which the acquired number display 20SHK is displayed.

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in visibility of the acquisition number display 20SHK due to the remaining number notification display 20SHSTH being displayed.

In the above explanation, a pachinko gaming machine 1 was shown as an example of a gaming machine. A medal is inserted, a predetermined bet amount is set, and multiple types of symbols are rotated in response to the operation of the control lever by the player.
The present invention can also be applied to slot machines that can play a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player when the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination when the symbols are stopped in response to the player's operation of a stop button.

(Explanation of Means Related to Characteristic Part 20SH)
(1) The gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the characteristic portion 20SH is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player (e.g., the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled to a jackpot gaming state, etc.), and is equipped with a display means (e.g., the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with an image display device 5, etc.), and the display area of the display means includes a first display area and a second display area that is a surrounding area of the first display area and is narrower than the first display area (e.g., the display area of the image display device 5 includes a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20SH52 that is a surrounding area of the first display area 20SH51 and is narrower than the first display area 20SH51, etc.).
The display means is capable of displaying a background image corresponding to the advantageous state in the first display area and the second display area (for example, the image display device 5 is
In the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52, a background image during a jackpot corresponding to a jackpot gaming state can be displayed, etc.), and in the second display area, an amount display relating to the amount of game value that has been awarded can be displayed in front of the background image (for example, the image display device 5 can display an acquired number display 20SHK relating to the number of prize balls awarded, in front of the background image during a jackpot in the second display area 20SH52), and at least in the first display area, in front of the background image, a first notification display for notifying that the amount of game value that has been awarded has reached a first predetermined amount and a second notification display for notifying that the amount of game value that has been awarded has reached a second predetermined amount, as notification displays for notifying that the amount of game value that has been awarded has reached a predetermined amount (for example, the image display device 5 can display at least in the first display area 20SH5
In the embodiment, in the foreground of the background image during a jackpot, an acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is provided to notify that the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state has reached a "round number", and when the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state reaches "1000", an acquisition number notification display of "over 1000" can be displayed, and when the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state reaches "2000", an acquisition number notification display of "over 2000" can be displayed), the amount of the award is updated each time a gaming value is awarded in the advantageous state (for example, the acquisition number display 20SHK is updated each time a gaming ball is paid out as a prize ball in the jackpot game state), and the notification display is terminated when a specific period of time has elapsed since the start of the display (for example, the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is terminated when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the display), and the characters used in the notification display are longer than the characters used in the amount of the award. the characters used for the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH are larger than the characters used for the acquisition number display 20SHK (for example, the characters used for the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH are larger than the characters used for the acquisition number display 20SHK, etc.), the characters used for the award amount display and the notification display include specific characters in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the characters is formed (for example, the characters used for the acquisition number display 20SHK and the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH include specific characters in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the characters, etc.), the specific characters used for the award amount display are such that the background image is not visible from the specific area (for example, the specific characters used for the acquisition number display 20SHK are such that the background image during a jackpot is not visible from the specific area), and the specific characters used for the notification display are such that the background image is visible from the specific area (for example, the specific characters used for the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH are such that the background image during a jackpot is visible from the specific area).

According to this configuration, the given amount display and the notification display including the specific characters can be suitably displayed in relation to the background image. For example, when a player checks the given amount of the gaming value given in the advantageous state, the player checks the given amount display, but the given amount display is displayed in small characters in the narrow second display area, and if the background image is visible from the specific area of the specific characters, the specific characters may look different from the original characters. However, by making the background image invisible from the specific area of the specific characters, the specific characters can be accurately recognized. In addition, the notification display is not always displayed in the advantageous state like the given amount display, but is displayed only for a predetermined period of time to congratulate the player when the given amount of the gaming value given in the advantageous state reaches a predetermined amount, and is displayed in large characters in the wide first display area. Therefore, by making the background image visible from the specific area of the specific characters, it is possible to show at least a little of the background image in the conspicuous display position of the first display area.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the specific characters are Arabic numerals 0, 4, 6, and 8.
, 9 (for example, the specific characters include the Arabic numerals "0", "4", "6", "8",
9").

According to this configuration, the indication of the amount of the grant or the notification using Arabic numerals can be suitably displayed in relation to the background image.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the display means displays the notification display while displaying the award amount display.
When 0SHK is displayed, the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH may be displayed.

With this configuration, even when the notification display is displayed, the amount of gaming value awarded in the jackpot gaming state can be accurately grasped from the award amount display.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines described in (1) to (3), the display means is
The notification display may be capable of being displayed in the display area and the second display area (for example, the image display device 5 may be capable of displaying the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH in the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52).

With this configuration, the notification display is more noticeable to the player, and it is possible to effectively notify the player that the amount of gaming value awarded in an advantageous state has reached a predetermined amount.

(5) In any one of the gaming machines described above in (1) to (4), the display means is
In the second display area 20SH52, a specific display relating to the advantageous state can be displayed on the front side of the background image (for example, the image display device 5 can display a jackpot display 20SHO, a decorative pattern display 20SHZ, a round number display 20SH, etc. on the front side of the background image during a jackpot).
The characters used for the specific display include characters of the same type as the characters used for the award amount display and the notification display, and characters of a different type from the characters used for the award amount display and the notification display, and each type of character includes a specific character in which a specific area is formed surrounded by lines forming the character (for example, the characters used for the big hit display 20SHO, the decorative pattern display 20SHZ, the round number display 20SHR, and the right hit display 20SHM are the winning number display 20SHK and the winning number notification display 20SH).
The same type of characters as those used in KH, acquisition number display 20SHK and acquisition number notification display 2
0SHKH and different types of characters, and each type of character includes a specific character in which a specific area is formed surrounded by lines forming the character, etc.), the specific characters used for the specific display are such that the background image cannot be seen from the specific area (for example, the specific characters used for the jackpot display 20SHO, decorative pattern display 20SHZ, number of rounds display 20SHR, and right-hit display 20SHM are such that the background image during a jackpot cannot be seen from the specific area, etc.).

According to this configuration, the specific characters in the specific display can be accurately recognized.

(6) The gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the characteristic part 20SH is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player (e.g., can be controlled to a jackpot gaming state, etc.), and is equipped with a display means (e.g., the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with an image display device 5, etc.), and the display area of the display means includes a first display area and a second display area that is a region around the first display area and is narrower than the first display area (e.g., the display area of the image display device 5 includes a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area that is a region around the first display area 20SH51 and is narrower than the first display area 20SH51).
and a second display area 20SH52 narrower than the first display area 20SH51, and the display means is capable of displaying a background image corresponding to the advantageous state in the first display area and the second display area (for example, the image display device 5 includes a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20SH52 narrower than the first display area 20SH51, and the display means is capable of displaying a background image corresponding to the advantageous state in the first display area and the second display area).
In the second display area 2, a display of the amount of the gaming value that has been awarded can be displayed on the front side of the background image.
In the case of 0SH52, a winning number display relating to the number of awarded prize balls can be displayed in front of the background image during a jackpot, and at least in the first display area, a first notification display notifying that the amount of awarded gaming value has reached a first predetermined amount and a second notification display notifying that the amount of awarded gaming value has reached a second predetermined amount can be displayed in front of the background image as notification displays notifying that the amount of awarded gaming value has reached a predetermined amount (for example,
The image display device 5 displays, at least in the first display region 20SH51, a winning number notification display for notifying that the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state has reached the number of "100" on the front side of the background image during the jackpot.
When the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot gaming state reaches "1000", a notification display of "over 1000" can be displayed, and when the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot gaming state reaches "2000", a notification display of "over 2000" can be displayed), the award amount display is updated every time gaming value is awarded in the advantageous state (for example, the award number display is updated every time gaming balls are paid out as prize balls in the jackpot gaming state), and the notification display is
The display is terminated when a specific period of time has elapsed since the start of the display (for example, the acquisition number notification display is terminated when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the display, etc.), the characters used in the notification display are larger in size than the characters used in the award amount display (for example, the characters used in the acquisition number notification display are larger in size than the characters used in the acquisition number display, etc.), and the characters used in the award amount display and the notification display are
The specific characters include specific characters in which a specific area is surrounded by lines forming the characters (for example, the characters used for the acquisition number display and the acquisition number notification display include specific characters in which a specific area is surrounded by lines forming the characters, etc.), the specific characters used for the award amount display are characterized in that the background image is not visible from the specific area (for example, the specific characters used for the acquisition number display are characterized in that the background image during a jackpot is not visible from the specific area), and the specific characters used for the notification display are characterized in that the ratio of the size of the specific area to the size of the line area forming the characters is smaller than the specific characters used for the award amount display (for example, the specific characters used for the acquisition number notification display are characterized in that the ratio of the size of the specific area to the size of the line area forming the characters is smaller than the specific characters used for the acquisition number display, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the display of the amount of the given game value and the notification display including the specific character can be displayed appropriately in relation to the background image. For example, when a player checks the amount of the given game value given in an advantageous state, the player checks the display of the amount of the given game value. However, the display of the amount of the given game value is displayed in small characters in the narrow second display area, and if the background image is visible from the specific area of the specific character, the specific character may look different from the original character. However, by making the background image invisible from the specific area of the specific character, the specific character can be accurately recognized.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above, the characters used in the notification display may be three-dimensional characters (for example, the characters used in the winning number notification display may be three-dimensional characters), and the line area forming the three-dimensional characters may include an area representing the characters and an area representing the depth of the characters.

This configuration can enhance the dramatic effect of the notification display.

(8) In the gaming machine of (6) or (7) above, the specific characters used in the notification display are visible from the specific area against the background image (for example, the specific characters used in the winning number notification display are visible from the specific area 20SHI3 against the background image during a jackpot, etc.),
This may be done.

With this configuration, the notification display is not displayed at all times in an advantageous state like the award amount display, but is displayed only for a specified period of time to congratulate the player when the amount of gaming value awarded in an advantageous state reaches a specified amount, and is displayed in large letters in the wide first display area, and the ratio of the size of the specific area to the size of the line area forming the letters is small, so that not only is it possible to reduce the risk of misidentifying the letters even if the background image is visible from the specific area of the specific letters, but the presentation effect can be enhanced by making the background image visible from the specific area of the specific letters.

(9) In the gaming machine of (6) or (7) above, the specific characters used in the notification display may be such that the background image cannot be seen from the specific area (for example, the specific characters used in the winning number notification display in variant example 1 may be such that the background image during a jackpot cannot be seen from specific area 20SHI4).

With this configuration, the winning number notification display is not displayed at all times during a jackpot game state like the winning number display, but is displayed only for a specified period of time to congratulate the player when the number of prize balls awarded during a jackpot game state reaches the ``kiriban'' number, and is displayed in large letters in the wide first display area 20SH51, and the ratio of the size of the specific area to the size of the line area forming the letters is small, so not only can the sense of incongruity be reduced even if the background image is not visible from the specific area of the specific letters, but making the background image not visible from the specific area of the specific letters can prevent the letters from being misidentified.

(10) In any of the gaming machines described above in (1) to (9), the display means is capable of changing the manner of the notification display to a specific manner (for example, the image display device 5 is capable of stopping and displaying the winning number notification display 20SHKH in the first display area 20SH51, etc.),
When the specific period of time has elapsed since the mode of the notification display was changed to the specific mode, the mode of the notification display is changed to a mode different from the specific mode (for example, the acquisition number notification display 20
When a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the winning number notification display 20SHKH is framed in to the stop position in the first display area 20SH51, the winning number notification display 20SHKH is framed out, etc.
This may be done.

According to this configuration, it is possible to improve the presentation effect when the notification display is displayed.

(11) In the gaming machine of (10) above, the characters used in the notification display are displayed in a plurality of different colors in the line areas forming the characters (for example, the characters used in the acquisition number notification display in variant example 2 relating to the second form of characteristic portion 20SH are displayed in a three-color gradation in the line areas forming the characters), and the display means is capable of changing the combination of the plurality of colors over time (for example, the image display device 5 changes the form of the characters used in the acquisition number notification display in the order of display form A → display form B → display form C → display form D → display form E → display form F). The display may be changed over time in the order of display mode E → display mode F → display mode G → display mode A → ...), and the speed at which the combination of multiple types of colors changes may be different when the notification display is displayed in the specific mode and when it is displayed in a mode other than the specific mode (for example, the speed at which the display mode of the acquisition number notification display changes may be different when the acquisition number notification display is stopped in the first display area 20SH51 of the image display device 5 and when the acquisition number notification display is moving (frame in/frame out)).

According to this configuration, the display mode changes according to the moving speed of the notification display, thereby enhancing the dramatic effect.

(12) A gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment of the characteristic part 20SH is a gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state in which a game can proceed faster than a normal state (e.g., the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled to a probability variable state with time-saving control in which a game can proceed faster than a normal state), and is equipped with a display means (e.g., the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with an image display device 5), and the display area of the display means includes a first display area and a second display area that is an area around the first display area and is narrower than the first display area (e.g., the image display device 5).
the display area includes a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20SH52 which is a region around the first display area 20SH51 and is narrower than the first display area 20SH51, etc.), the display means is capable of displaying a background image corresponding to the special state in the first display area and the second display area (for example, the image display device 5 is
51 and the second display area 20SH52 can display background images during ST, etc.)
In the second display area, a change count display regarding the change count in the special state can be displayed on the front side of the background image (for example, the image display device 5 can display a change count display on the front side of the background image in the second display area 20).
In SH52, a remaining number display 20SHST regarding the remaining number of STs in the probability variable state can be displayed on the front side of the background image during ST, etc.), and at least in the first display area, a first number notification display that notifies the number of fluctuations when the value of the fluctuation number display becomes a first predetermined value and a second number notification display that notifies the number of fluctuations when the value of the fluctuation number display becomes a second predetermined value are displayed on the front side of the background image as a number notification display that notifies the number of fluctuations when the value of the fluctuation number display becomes a predetermined value. It is possible (for example, the image display device 5 displays, at least in the first display region 20SH51, a remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH for notifying a predetermined number of times when the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display 20SHST becomes a predetermined number, such as a remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH for notifying "60" when the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display 20SHST becomes 60 times, and a remaining number of times notification display 20SHST for notifying "50" when the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display 20SHST becomes 50 times, as a remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH for notifying the predetermined number of times when the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display 20SHST becomes 50 times.
STH, etc.), the variable number of times display is updated each time the variable display is executed (for example, the remaining number of times display 20SHST is updated each time the variable display is executed, etc.), the number of times notification display ends when a specific period of time has elapsed since the display started (for example, the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH ends when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the display started, etc.), and the characters used in the number of times notification display are characters of a size larger than the characters used in the variable number of times display (for example, the remaining number of times notification display 20SH
The characters used in the remaining number display 20SHST are larger than the characters used in the remaining number display 20SHST, etc.), and the characters used in the variable number display and the number notification display are
The specific characters used in the remaining number of times display 20SHST and the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH include specific characters in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the characters is formed (for example, the characters used in the remaining number of times display 20SHST and the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH include specific areas surrounded by lines forming the characters, etc.), and the specific characters used in the variable number of times display are such that the background image cannot be seen from the specific area (for example, the remaining number of times display 20SH
The specific characters used in ST are such that the background image during ST cannot be seen from the specific area 20SHI6, etc.), and the specific characters used in the number of times notification display are such that the background image can be seen from the specific area (for example, the specific characters used in the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH are
The background image during ST can be seen from the specific area 20SHI7.

According to this configuration, the variation count display and the number of times notification display including the specific characters can be suitably displayed in relation to the background image. For example, when a player checks the variation count in a special state, the variation count display is displayed in small characters in the narrow second display area, and if the background image is visible from the specific area of the specific characters, the specific characters may appear different from the original characters. However, by making the background image invisible from the specific area of the specific characters, the specific characters can be accurately recognized. In addition, the number of times notification display is not always displayed like the variation count display, but is displayed only for a specific period in order to alert the player that the remaining number of times indicated by the variation count display is a predetermined number, and is displayed in large characters in the wide first display area, so that by making the background image visible from the specific area of the specific characters, it is possible to show at least a little of the background image in the conspicuous display position of the first display area.

(13) In the gaming machine of (12) above, the display means is capable of displaying the characters used in the remaining number of times notification display in a transparent manner in which the image behind the characters can be seen through the line area forming the characters (for example, the image display device 5 is capable of displaying the characters used in the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH in a transparent display manner in which the image behind the characters can be seen through the line area forming the characters).

According to this configuration, since the background image can be viewed while the count notification display is being displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from being subjected to unnecessary stress.

(14) In the gaming machine of (13) above, the first display area includes a variable display area in which the identification information is variably displayed (for example, the first display area 20SH51 includes a variable display area in which the identification information is variably displayed, such as “left”, “center”,
The display means can display the number of times notification display on the front side of the identification information in the variable display area (
For example, the image display device 5 can display the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH on the front side of the decorative patterns in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R).

According to such a configuration, since the variable display of the identification information can be visually recognized while the number notification display is being displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from being subjected to unnecessary stress.

(15) In the gaming machine of (14) above, when the identification information is displayed in a recognizable manner, the display means displays the count notification display in the transparent manner (for example, the image display device 5
When the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH is displayed in a transparent display mode).

According to this configuration, even if the identification information is displayed in a recognizable manner while the number of times notification display is being displayed, the display result of the variable display can be recognized.

(16) In any of the gaming machines (12) to (15) above, the display means is capable of displaying an award amount display relating to the amount of gaming value awarded (for example, the image display device 5 is capable of displaying an acquired number display 20SHK relating to the number of prize balls awarded), and displays the number of times notification display in a display area different from the display area in which the award amount display is displayed (for example, the image display device 5 displays a remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH in a display area different from the display area in which the acquired number display 20SHK is displayed).

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in visibility of the grant amount display caused by the number of times notification display being displayed.

(17) The gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the characteristic part 20SH is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player (e.g., the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled to a jackpot gaming state, etc.), and is equipped with a display means (e.g., the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with an image display device 5, etc.), and the display area of the display means includes a first display area and a second display area that is an area around the first display area and is narrower than the first display area (e.g., the image display device 5
the display area includes a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20SH52 which is an area around the first display area 20SH51 and is narrower than the first display area 20SH51, etc.), the display means is capable of displaying a first background video corresponding to the advantageous state progressing in the first display area and the second display area (for example, the image display device 5 is capable of displaying a jackpot background video corresponding to the progress of a round game in a jackpot game state in the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52, etc.), and is capable of displaying a second background video corresponding to the end of the advantageous state in at least the first display area (for example, the image display device 5 is capable of displaying a jackpot background video corresponding to the progress of a round game in a jackpot game state in at least the first display area).
When the second background video is not being displayed, the image display device 5 can display, in the second display area 20SH51, an ending background video corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.), and when the second background video is not being displayed, in the foreground of the first background video, a specific suggestion video giving a suggestion regarding the progress of the game (for example, when the ending background video is not being displayed, in the second display area 20SH52, in the foreground of the background video during a jackpot, an effect video 20SHE of a consecutive win notice in the reserve that suggests that the game will be controlled to a jackpot gaming state in accordance with the reserved information stored), etc.), in the second display area, It is possible to display an amount display relating to the amount of gaming value that has been awarded in front of the first background image (for example, the image display device 5 is capable of displaying an acquired number display 20SHK relating to the number of prize balls awarded in front of the background image during a jackpot in the second display area 20SH52), and when the second background image is being displayed, it is possible to display a result notification display in front of the second background image at least in the first display area, notifying the amount of gaming value that has been awarded in the advantageous state (for example, when an ending background image is being displayed, the image display device 5 is capable of displaying an ending number display 20SHK in at least the first display area 20SH51). A result display 20SHRE that notifies the total number of prize balls awarded in a jackpot game state can be displayed in front of the background image of the big win game), the characters used in the result display are larger in size than the characters used in the award amount display (for example, the characters used in the result display 20SHRE are larger in size than the characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK), and the characters used in the award amount display and the result display include specific characters that form specific areas surrounded by lines that form characters (for example, the characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK and the result display 20SHRE form characters the specific characters used to display the amount of award are such that the first background image and the previous specific suggestion image are not visible from the specific area (for example, the specific characters used to display the number of wins 20SHK are such that the background image during a jackpot and the effect image 20SHRE of the pending consecutive win notice are not visible from the specific area), and the specific characters used to display the result notification are such that the second background image is visible from the specific area (for example, the specific characters used to display the result 20SHRE are such that the ending background image is visible from the specific area 20SHI5).

According to this configuration, the amount of the given value display including the specific character can be displayed in a suitable manner in relation to the first background image and the specific suggestion image, and the result notification display including the specific character can be displayed in a suitable manner in relation to the second background image. For example, when a player checks the amount of the given gaming value given in an advantageous state, the player checks the amount of the given value display. However, since the amount of the given value display is displayed in small characters in the narrow second display area and may overlap with the specific suggestion image, if the first background image or the specific suggestion image is visible from the specific area of the specific character, the specific character may appear as a different character from the original character. However, by making the background image during a big win and the specific suggestion image invisible from the specific area of the specific character, the specific character can be accurately recognized. On the other hand, since the result notification display is displayed in large characters in the wide first display area and does not overlap with the specific suggestion image, by making the second background image visible from the specific area of the specific character, it is possible to show at least a little of the second background image in the conspicuous display position of the first display area.

(18) In the gaming machine of (17) above, a setting means is provided that can set any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can set any one of a plurality of setting values "1" to "6" having different probabilities of winning a jackpot, etc.), and the display means is capable of displaying the second background video in a manner suggesting the setting value set by the setting means (for example, the image display device 5 can display an ending background video in a manner suggesting the set value that has been set, etc.), and the specific suggestion video is one aspect of a plurality of suggestion videos that give suggestions regarding the advantageous state, and does not suggest the setting value set by the setting means (for example, the effect video 20SHRE of the consecutive wins in the reserved lottery is one of a plurality of preview performances that predict the reliability of a jackpot, but the setting suggestion performance due to the consecutive wins in the reserved lottery is not executed, etc.).

With this configuration, there is a possibility that the second background image may suggest a setting value, and therefore it is more important that the second background image is visible from a specific area of the specific characters used to display the result notification.

(19) In the gaming machine of (17) or (18) above, the display means starts displaying the second background video at a predetermined brightness (for example, the image display device 5 starts displaying the ending background video at a predetermined brightness, etc.), and at the timing when the display of the result notification display starts, the second background video is temporarily suspended and displayed at a specific brightness darker than the predetermined brightness, and the result notification display is displayed at a brightness brighter than the specific brightness (for example,
At timing T3 when the image display device 5 starts displaying the result display 20SHRE, the image display device 5 temporarily suspends and displays the ending background video at a specific brightness that is darker than a predetermined brightness, and displays the result display 20SHRE at a brightness that is brighter than the specific brightness, etc.

This configuration can improve the visibility of the result notification display.

(Explanation regarding characteristic portion 19SH)
Next, the gaming machine related to the characteristic part 19SH will be described with reference to Figs. 12-1 to 12-6. The image display device 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the characteristic part 19SH can display an acquisition number display related to the number of prize balls awarded when the game ball enters the big prize opening in a big win gaming state, and an expected acquisition number display related to the total number of prize balls scheduled to be awarded in the big win gaming state. The image display device 5 can also display an effect display that makes the expected acquisition number display invisible or difficult to see when an over-winning occurs. Then, the image display device 5 updates the value of the expected acquisition number display when the expected acquisition number display becomes invisible or difficult to see due to the effect display. Meanwhile, the performance control CPU 120 starts the over-winning performance before the expected acquisition number display becomes invisible or difficult to see due to the effect display.

The following describes the pachinko gaming machine 1 related to the characteristic portion 19SH having such characteristics. Note that the description of the same portions as those described above will be omitted.

(Presentation action when a win occurs during a round of play)
Fig. 12-1 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation operation when a winning occurs during a round of play. Fig. 12-2 is a diagram showing an example of the positional relationship of a plurality of display layers on which various displays are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 12-1(A), when the CPU 120 for controlling the performance of this embodiment is controlled to be in a jackpot gaming state, the CPU 120 displays, as the winning number display 20SHK, the winning number display 20SHK1 relating to the number of prize balls awarded when the gaming ball enters the big prize opening in the jackpot gaming state.
and the expected number of balls to be awarded in the jackpot game state.
In the example shown in FIG. 12-1(A), the acquisition number display 20SHK displays "13
12-1(A) shows the number of acquisitions 20SHK1 as "135" in the numerator and the number of expected acquisitions 20SHK2 as "1500" in the denominator, as in "5/1500" (5/1500).
K is the number of winning balls awarded when the game ball enters the big winning hole during a big win game state.
35 balls, indicating that the total number of prize balls to be awarded in a jackpot game state is 1,500 balls.

Also in this embodiment, the winning number display 20SHK is displayed in the second display area 20SH52 of the image display device 5, and the big win display 20SH
O, decorative symbol display 20SHZ, round number display 20SHR, and right hit display 20SHM are also displayed. In addition, the image display device 5 displays a background image during a jackpot in which a character 20SHCA appears, in response to the progress of a round game in a jackpot game state. Note that the background image during a jackpot is displayed on a display layer arranged behind the display layer in which the number of wins display 20SHK is displayed, as shown in FIG. 12-2.

When a prize ball is awarded as a result of a game ball entering the big prize opening during a big win game state, the presentation control CPU 120 updates the value of the winning number display 20SHK in accordance with the presentation mode shown in Figures 12-1 (B) to (F).

When a prize ball is awarded as a result of a game ball entering the big prize opening during a big win game state, the CPU 120 for controlling the performance first starts displaying an effect display in a display area close to the position of the special variable prize ball device 7 forming the big prize opening, as shown in FIG. 12-1 (B). Here, in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the special variable prize ball device 7 is located in the lower right position of the image display device 5 as seen by the player. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 12-1 (B), the effect display 20SHEF imitating a tornado is displayed at the lower right edge of the display area of the image display device 5. At this timing, the number of winnings display 20SHK is visible, but the value of the number of winnings display 20SHK has not been updated.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 displays the number of acquisitions 20 as shown in FIG.
Move the effect display 20SHEF towards the display area of SHK. Figure 12-1 (C)
In the example shown in FIG. 1, the acquisition number display 20SHK is displayed at the top of the display area of the image display device 5, so the effect display 20SHK that has started to be displayed at the lower right end of the display area is
The EF is moving toward the top of the display area. In the example shown in FIG.
The size of the effect display 20SHEF increases with the movement. Note that even at this timing, the acquired number display 20SHK is visible, but the value of the acquired number display 20SHK has not been updated.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 displays the number of acquisitions 20 as shown in FIG.
The effect display 20SHEF is moved to the display area of the acquired number display 20SHK. Here, the effect display 20SHEF is displayed on a display layer arranged on the front side of the display layer on which the acquired number display 20SHK is displayed, as shown in FIG. 12-2.
By moving the effect display 20SHEF to the display area of 0SHK, the acquisition number display 20SHK becomes invisible.
Although it is not visible, the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK has not been updated, as shown in FIG. 12-2 (D).

In the example shown in FIG. 12-1(D), the effect display 20SHEF is moved to the display area of the acquisition number display 20SHK, so that the acquisition number display 20SHK is not visible.
If the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK cannot be recognized,
In other words, the effect display 20SHEF may be moved to the display area of the acquired number display 20SHK, so that the acquired number display 20SHK is difficult to see.

The performance control CPU 120 is shown in FIG. 12-1(D) to (E) and FIG. 12-2(D) to
As shown in FIG. 12(E), when the winning number display 20SHK is not visible or difficult to see, the value of the winning number display 20SHK1 is updated by displaying the effect display 20SHEF in the display area of the winning number display 20SHK. Here, in this embodiment, as described above, when a gaming ball enters the big prize opening, 15 gaming balls are paid out as prize balls. Therefore, in the examples shown in FIG. 12(D) to (E) and FIG. 12(D) to (E), the winning number display 20SHK1 is updated when the winning number display 20SHK is not visible or difficult to see.
The value of 0SHK1 is updated from "135" to "150".

Then, the performance control CPU 120 ends the display of the effect display 20SHEF, as shown in FIG. 12-1(F). In the example shown in FIG. 12-1(F),
As the display of HEF has ended, the acquisition number display 20SHK can be seen, and it can be confirmed that the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK1 has been updated.

According to this embodiment, the effect display 20SHEF is displayed first, so that the effect display 20SHEF can be brought to the attention of the player.
As HEF approaches the display area of the acquisition number display 20SHK, attention can be increased to the acquisition number display 20SHK. By updating the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK1 when the acquisition number display 20SHK is not visible or is difficult to see due to the effect display 20SHEF, when the display of the effect display 20SHEF ends and the acquisition number display 20SHK becomes visible, it can be conveniently recognized that the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK1 that was the focus of attention has been updated.

(Example of the performance when an over-winning occurs)
FIG. 12-3 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation operation when an over-winning occurs.
4 is a diagram showing an example of the positional relationship between a plurality of display layers on which various displays are displayed.

In the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, when the tenth game ball enters the special prize opening in one round of play, the special prize opening is controlled to be in a closed state.
In some cases, a so-called over-winning may occur, in which the tenth game ball enters the big winning hole following the tenth game ball. When an over-winning occurs, the performance control CPU 120 performs the process shown in FIG.
The value of the acquisition number display 20SHK is updated according to the presentation mode shown in -3.

When an over-winning occurs, the performance control CPU 120 first performs the steps shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12-3B, in the same manner as when the first 10 winning balls are won, the effect display starts to be displayed in the display area close to the position of the special variable winning ball device 7 forming the large winning hole. In the example shown in FIG. 12-3B, an effect display 20SHEF simulating a tornado is displayed in the lower right corner of the display area of the image display device 5. At this timing, the winning number display 20SHK is visible, but the value of the winning number display 20SHK has not been updated.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 displays the number of acquisitions 20 as shown in FIG.
Move the effect display 20SHEF towards the display area of SHK. Figure 12-3 (C)
In the example shown in FIG. 1, the acquisition number display 20SHK is displayed at the top of the display area of the image display device 5, so the effect display 20SHK that has started to be displayed at the bottom right edge of the display area is
The EF is moving toward the top of the display area. In the example shown in FIG.
The size of the effect display 20SHEF increases with the movement. Note that even at this timing, the acquired number display 20SHK is visible, but the value of the acquired number display 20SHK has not been updated.

In addition, the performance control CPU 120 displays the number of winnings 20S as shown in FIG.
Before the effect display 20SHEF reaches the display area of HK, in other words, before the effect display 20SHEF makes it difficult or impossible to see the number of wins display 20SHK, an over-winning effect is started to notify the occurrence of an over-winning. In the example shown in FIG. 12-3(C), an over-winning effect video in which the character CHCB appears is displayed on the image display device 5.

The performance control CPU 120 can execute a performance using another performance device as the over winning performance. For example, as shown in FIG. 12-3(C), the performance control CPU 120 outputs an over winning sound from the speakers 8L and 8R that is different from the sound that occurs when a normal win occurs as the over winning performance. In the example shown in FIG. 12-3(C), the over winning sound "beep beep" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.
20, as an over winning effect, the attacca lamp 9c may be illuminated in a different manner from the sound produced when a normal winning occurs.

Then, the performance control CPU 120 displays the number of acquisitions 20 as shown in FIG.
The effect display 20SHEF is moved to the display area of the acquired number display 20SHK. Here, the effect display 20SHEF is displayed on a display layer arranged on the front side of the display layer on which the acquired number display 20SHK is displayed, as shown in FIG. 12-4.
By moving the effect display 20SHEF to the display area of 0SHK, the acquisition number display 20SHK becomes invisible.
Although it is not visible, the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK has not been updated, as shown in FIG. 12-4 (D).

In the example shown in FIG. 12-3(D), the effect display 20SHEF is moved to the display area of the acquisition number display 20SHK, so that the acquisition number display 20SHK is not visible.
If the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK cannot be recognized,
In other words, the effect display 20SHEF may be moved to the display area of the acquired number display 20SHK, so that the acquired number display 20SHK is difficult to see.

The performance control CPU 120 is shown in Figs. 12-3(D) to (E) and 12-4(D) to
As shown in FIG. 12-3(D), when the acquired number display 20SHK is not visible or is difficult to see, the values of the acquired number display 20SHK1 and the expected number display 20SHK2 are updated by displaying the effect display 20SHEF in the display area of the acquired number display 20SHK.
In the example shown in Fig. 12-4 (D) to (E), the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK1 is "1
The value of the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 is updated from "1500" to "1515".

Then, the performance control CPU 120 ends the display of the effect display 20SHEF, as shown in FIG. 12-3(F). In the example shown in FIG. 12-3(F),
As the display of HEF has ended, the acquired number display 20SHK can be seen, and it can be confirmed that the values of the acquired number display 20SHK1 and the expected number of acquisitions display 20SHK2 have been updated.

According to this embodiment, the effect display 20SHEF is displayed first, so that the effect display 20SHEF can be brought to the attention of the player.
As the effect display 20SHEF approaches the display area of the acquired number display 20SHK, attention can be increased to the acquired number display 20SHK. When the acquired number display 20SHK is not visible or is difficult to see due to the effect display 20SHEF, the values of the acquired number display 20SHK1 and the expected number display 20SHK2 are updated, so that when the display of the effect display 20SHEF ends and the acquired number display 20SHK becomes visible, the value of the acquired number display 20SHK1 that was being focused on can be increased to 100%.
This allows the user to easily recognize that the values of K1 and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 have been updated.

In particular, when an over-winning occurs, not only the value of the winning number display 20SHK1 but also the value of the expected winning number display 20SHK2 are updated, so that the player can easily recognize that the total number of prize balls expected to be awarded in a jackpot game state has increased by the number of prize balls awarded due to the over-winning.

After the effect display 20SHEF is finished, the performance control CPU 120 executes the process shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 12-3(G), the over winning effect is ended. In the example shown in FIG. 12-3(G), the over winning effect image displayed on the image display device 5 as the over winning effect is ended, and the big win background image in which the character 20SHCA appears is displayed.

(Setting suggestion based on over-winning effect)
As described above, the pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the probability of winning a jackpot changes according to the setting value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 6, the probability of winning a jackpot changes by using a display result judgment table according to the setting value. The setting value has six levels from "1" to "6", with "1" being the lowest ball payout rate, and the ball payout rate increases as the values increase in the order of "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6". In other words, when the setting value is set to "1", the player has the lowest advantage, and the advantage increases stepwise as the values increase in the order of "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6". In this embodiment, the setting values "1" to "3" are referred to as "low settings", and the setting values "4" to "6" are referred to as "high settings".

In the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, the setting value can be changed, and the setting suggestion effect that suggests the setting value can be executed by the over-winning effect. For example, when the setting value is low, the effect control CPU 120 executes the above-mentioned over-winning effect.
As shown in FIG. 1, the over-winning effect image in which the character CHCB appears is displayed on the image display device 5.
On the other hand, when the setting value is set to high, the performance control CPU 120 displays an over-winning performance video in which the character CHCC appears on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 12-5(B), and outputs an over-winning sound of "beep-beep-beep" from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In addition, the setting suggestion effect by the over winning effect does not necessarily indicate whether the setting value is low or high. For example, when the setting value is low, the over winning effect shown in FIG. 12-5(B) may be executed at a sufficiently low rate, and when the setting value is high, the over winning effect shown in FIG. 12-5(A) may be executed at a sufficiently low rate.

The over prize presentation may be different depending on whether the set value is "6," which is the most advantageous value for the player, or whether the set value is not "6." The over prize presentation may be different depending on whether the set value is an odd number or an even number.

(If there are rounds where the required number of prizes are not awarded and rounds where over-winning occurs)
FIG. 11-6 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation operation in a case where there is a round in which the specified number of winning balls are not won and a round in which an over-winning ball occurs in the characteristic portion 19SH.

As mentioned above, the open state of the jackpot game state continues until the earlier of a predetermined period of time has elapsed or until the number of game balls that have entered the jackpot opening reaches a predetermined number.

In the example shown in Figures 12-6 (A) to (B), nine balls were won in one round of round play, but 29.5 seconds elapsed before the number of game balls entering the big prize hole reached 10, and the first round of round play ended, and the second round of round play began. In this example, in response to nine balls being won during one round of round play, as shown in Figure 12-6 (B), the winning number display 20SHK "135/1500" is displayed. In this example, the total number of prize balls to be awarded in the big win game state in which 10 rounds of round play are executed is described as 1500 balls.

In the second round of the game, the number of game balls that entered the big prize hole reached 10, and the second round of the game ended. In the third round of the game,
In other words, 300 prize balls were awarded in the second and third rounds. In this case, the value of the winning number display 20SHK1 is
As shown in FIG. 12-6(C), the score is updated from "135" at the start of the second round to "435".

In addition, suppose that an over win occurs during the 3rd round of play. In this case, as shown in FIG. 12-6(D), the display of the effect display 20SHEF starts, and the over win presentation is executed while the effect display 20SHEF is moving.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12-6(E), the effect display 20SHEF makes the acquisition number display 20SHK invisible or difficult to see, but when the acquisition number display 20SHK is invisible or difficult to see, the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK is updated.
As shown in the figure, when the effect display 20SHEF ends, the acquisition number display 20SH
In this example, the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK1 changes from "435" to "45
0", and the value of the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 is updated from "1500" to "1515".

In the fourth to tenth rounds, the number of game balls entering the big prize hole reaches 10, and the round play ends. In this case, the value of the winning number display 20SHK1 is updated from "450" at the start of the fourth round to "1500" as shown in FIG. 12-6(G).

Then, when all 10 rounds of play are completed, an ending presentation is executed as shown in FIG. 12-6 (H), and the result display 20SH announces that the total number of prize balls awarded during the jackpot play state is 1,500.

In this example, the total number of winning balls to be awarded in a jackpot game state in which 10 rounds of round play are executed is 1500 balls. However, since an over-winning occurred in 3 rounds of round play, the final value of the expected winning number display 20SHK2 is "15
However, since there were only nine winnings in one round of play, the final winning number display 20SHK1 is not "1515" but "1500".
"

According to this embodiment, when there is a round in which the predetermined number of winning balls is not won and a round in which an over-winning ball occurs, the value of the winning number display 20SHK1 is changed to the expected winning number display 20SHK.
Since the value is less than 2, by checking the final winning number display 20SHK, it is easy to see that there were rounds in which the specified number of winnings was not achieved and rounds in which an over-winning occurred.

FIG. 11-7 is a diagram showing another example of the presentation operation in the case where there is a round in which the specified number of winning balls are not won and a round in which an over-winning ball occurs in the characteristic portion 19SH.

In the example shown in Figures 12-7 (A) to (B), nine balls were won in one round of round play, but 29.5 seconds elapsed before the number of game balls entering the big prize hole reached 10, and the first round of round play ended, and the second round of round play began. In this example, in response to nine balls being won during one round of round play, as shown in Figure 12-7 (B), the winning number display 20SHK "135/1500" is displayed. In this example, the total number of prize balls to be awarded in the big win game state in which 10 rounds of round play are executed is described as 1500 balls.

In the second round of the game, the number of game balls that entered the big prize hole reached 10, and the second round of the game ended. In the third round of the game,
In other words, 300 prize balls were awarded in the second and third rounds. In this case, the value of the winning number display 20SHK1 is
As shown in FIG. 12-7(C), the score is updated from "135" at the start of the second round to "435".

In addition, suppose that an over win occurs during the 3rd round of play. In this case, as shown in FIG. 12-7(D), the display of the effect display 20SHEF starts, and the over win presentation is executed while the effect display 20SHEF is moving.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12-7(E), the effect display 20SHEF makes the acquisition number display 20SHK invisible or difficult to see, but when the acquisition number display 20SHK is invisible or difficult to see, the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK1 is updated.
As shown in F), when the effect display 20SHEF ends, the acquisition number display 20S
In this example, the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK1 changes from "435" to "4
50", but the value of the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 has not been updated and is "15
It remains "00".

In the fourth to tenth rounds, the number of game balls entering the big prize hole reaches 10, and the round play ends. In this case, the value of the winning number display 20SHK1 is updated from "450" at the start of the fourth round to "1500" as shown in FIG. 12-7(G).

Then, when all 10 rounds of play are completed, an ending presentation is executed as shown in FIG. 12-7 (H), and the result display 20SH announces that the total number of prize balls awarded during the jackpot play state is 1,500.

In this example, the total number of winning balls to be awarded in a jackpot game state in which 10 rounds of round play are executed is 1500 balls. However, over-winning occurred in 3 rounds of round play, and the final value of the expected number of winning balls display 20SHK2 is "1
However, since there were only nine winnings in one round of play, the final value of the winning number display 20SHK1 is now "1500."

According to this embodiment, when there is a round in which the specified number of winning balls is not won and a round in which an over-winning ball occurs, it is possible to prevent any incongruity from occurring due to the values of the winning number display 20SHK1 and the expected winning number display 20SHK2.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relating to the characteristic section 19SH can be controlled to a jackpot gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with an image display device 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a special variable winning ball device 7 that can be changed between an open state in which it is easy for a gaming ball to win a prize and a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult for a gaming ball to win a prize. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a CPU 103 that can execute a round game in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed from a closed state to an open state and then changed back to the closed state when it is controlled to a jackpot gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a presentation control CPU 120 that can execute an over-winning presentation when an over-winning occurs in one round game. The image display device 5 is
Display 2 of the number of winning balls awarded when the game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7
The image display device 5 can display an expected number of winning balls display 20SHK1, which indicates the total number of winning balls to be awarded in a jackpot game state, and an expected number of winning balls display 20SHK2, which indicates the total number of winning balls to be awarded in a jackpot game state. In addition, the image display device 5 can display an effect display 20S which makes the expected number of winning balls display 20SHK2 invisible or difficult to see when an over-winning occurs.
The image display device 5 updates the value of the effect display 20SHEF when the expected number of wins display 20SHK2 is not visible or is difficult to see due to the effect display 20SHEF.
Before the expected number of wins display 20SHK2 becomes invisible or difficult to see due to HEF, the over-winning performance is started.

With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort felt when the value of the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 is updated, compared to when the value of the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 is updated while the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 remains visible.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with the speakers 8L and 8R.
The performance control CPU 120 can execute an over winning performance by using the image display device 5 and by using the speakers 8L and 8R.

This configuration can enhance the presentation effect of the over-winning effect.

Also, as described above, when a game ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7, the image display device 5 begins displaying the effect display 20SHEF in the display area close to the special variable winning ball device 7, and moves the effect display 20SHEF to make the number of balls won display 20SHK1 and the number of balls expected to be won display 20SHK2 invisible or difficult to see.

According to this configuration, the entry of the gaming ball into the special variable winning device 7 can be expressed by a display effect on the image display device 5, thereby enhancing the interest. In addition, since the effect display 20SHEF makes it impossible or difficult to see not only the expected number of wins display 20SHK2 but also the number of wins display 20SHK1, it is possible to more effectively prevent the occurrence of a sense of incongruity.

As described above, the acquisition number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 are,
Effect display 20SHEF is visible when moving, and acquisition number display 20SH
The effect display 20S appears in the display area where K1 and the expected number of acquisitions display 20S are displayed.
The HEF will be invisible or difficult to see when it arrives.

According to this configuration, when the effect display 20SHEF approaches the display area in which the acquisition number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 are displayed, the acquisition number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 are automatically in view, so that the effect display 20SHEF
The acquisition number display 20SHK1 before the value was updated due to attention to 0SHEF
It is also possible to draw attention to the display of the number of prizes expected to be acquired, 20SHK2.

As described above, the presentation control CPU 120 starts the over winning presentation before the effect display 20SHEF reaches the display area in which the winning number display 20SHK1 and the expected winning number display 20SHK2 are displayed.

With this configuration, the over-winning effect is executed, which allows the player to recognize in advance that an over-winning has occurred, thereby more effectively preventing a sense of discomfort from arising when the expected number of winnings display 20SHK2 is updated.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be set to any one of a plurality of setting values "1" to "6" which have different jackpot winning probabilities.
It is possible to execute an over winning effect in a manner that suggests the set value that has been set.

This configuration can increase attention to the over-winning effects.

As described above, the presentation control CPU 120 ends the over winning presentation after the display of the effect display 20SHEF has ended.

According to this configuration, when the over-winning effect continues, the expected number of wins display 2
Since the updated value of 0SHK2 is visible, the sense of incongruity caused by the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 being updated can be more effectively suppressed.

(Modifications of Characteristic Part 19SH)
The gaming machine relating to the characteristic portion 19SH is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power outage, the CP
U103 executes processing for when power supply is stopped immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to a power supply stop. In this processing for when power supply is stopped, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in RAM 102, a process for protecting data in RAM 102, etc. are executed. The data protection process includes adding an error detection code and a process for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game, but also the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. Even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power outage or the like, by executing such processing for when power supply is stopped, the CPU
103 allows the player to continue playing the game as before the power outage after the power outage is restored.

On the other hand, the performance control CPU 120 does not back up various data for progressing the performance. Therefore, after the power failure is restored, the performance control CPU 120 cannot continue the performance based on the game information before the power failure.

For example, if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped during a round of play due to an unexpected power outage or the like, the presentation control CPU 120 will not execute a presentation corresponding to the round of play after the power outage is restored. In that case, the presentation control CPU 120 will not display the number of winnings display 20SHK1 and the number of expected winnings display 20SHK2 during the round of play after the power outage is restored, or will display "???/
The winning number display 20SHK1 and the expected winning number display 20SHK2 are displayed in a manner that does not display a specific value such as "??????". In addition, even if a winning occurs in a round game after the power outage is restored, the performance control CPU 120 does not display the effect display 20SHEF because the performance corresponding to the round game by the image display device 5 is not executed. On the other hand, if the performance control CPU 120 can determine that an over winning has occurred in one round of round game after the power outage is restored, it can execute an over winning performance by the speakers 8L, 8R and the attacca lamp 9c while not executing an over winning performance by the image display device 5. In addition, the performance control CPU 120 can determine that an over winning has occurred, for example, by a performance control command that notifies the player that an over winning has occurred.

According to this configuration, after the power outage is restored, the acquisition number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquisition number display 20
In a situation where the value of SHK2 cannot be confirmed, the effect display 20SHEF is not displayed to avoid any sense of incongruity, while if an over-winning occurs, this fact can be notified.

(Explanation of Means Related to Characteristic Part 19SH)
(1) The gaming machine according to the characteristic part 19SH is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled to a jackpot gaming state, etc.), and includes a display means (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an image display device 5, etc.), and a variable winning means that can be changed between a first state in which the gaming medium is easy to win a prize and a second state in which the gaming medium is impossible or difficult to win a prize (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a special variable winning ball device 7 that can be changed between an open state in which the gaming ball is easy to win a prize and a closed state in which the gaming ball is impossible or difficult to win a prize, etc.).
When the variable winning means is controlled to the advantageous state, the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state.
A control means capable of executing a round game in which the state is changed to the second state after the state is changed to the first state;
For example, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a CPU 103 capable of executing a round game in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed from a closed state to an open state and then changed back to the closed state when the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to a jackpot game state), a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect when more than a predetermined number of game media are won in the variable winning means in one of the round games (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a performance control CPU 120 capable of executing an over winning performance when an over winning occurs in one of the round games),
The display means is capable of displaying a first award amount display regarding the amount of the gaming value awarded when the gaming medium wins the variable winning means, and a second award amount display regarding the amount of the gaming value to be awarded in the advantageous state (for example, an image display device 5
the image display device 5 is capable of displaying an acquired number display 20SHK1 relating to the number of prize balls awarded when a gaming ball enters the special variable winning ball device 7, and an expected acquired number display 20SHK2 relating to the total number of prize balls expected to be awarded in a jackpot gaming state, etc.), and is capable of displaying a specific display that makes the second awarded amount display invisible or difficult to see when more gaming media than the predetermined number have won in the variable winning means (for example, the image display device 5 is capable of displaying an effect display 20SHEF that makes the expected acquired number display 20SHK2 invisible or difficult to see when an over-winning occurs, etc.), and is capable of displaying the second awarded amount by the specific display. The value of the second award amount display is updated when the display becomes invisible or difficult to see (for example, the image display device 5 updates the value of the effect display 20SHEF when the expected number to be won display 20SHK2 becomes invisible or difficult to see due to the effect display 20SHEF), and the specific performance execution means starts the specific performance before the second award amount display becomes invisible or difficult to see due to the specific display (the performance control CPU 120 starts the over winning performance before the expected number to be won display 20SHK2 becomes invisible or difficult to see due to the effect display 20SHEF, etc.).

With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the sense of discomfort that may arise when the value of the second grant amount display is updated, compared to when the value of the second grant amount display is updated while the second grant amount display remains visible.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, a sound output means (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with speakers 8L and 8R, etc.) is provided, and the specific effect execution means is capable of executing, as the specific effect, an effect by the display means and an effect by the sound output means (
For example, the performance control CPU 120 can execute a performance by the image display device 5 and a performance by the speakers 8L, 8R as an over winning performance.

This configuration can enhance the effect of specific performances.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, when the gaming medium wins the variable winning means, the display means begins displaying the specific display in a display area close to the variable winning means, and moves the specific display to make the first award amount display and the second award amount display invisible or difficult to see (for example, when the gaming ball wins the special variable winning ball device 7, the image display device 5 begins displaying the effect display 20SHEF in a display area close to the special variable winning ball device 7, and moves the effect display 20SHEF to make the number of balls won display 20SHK1 and the number of balls expected to be won display 20SHK2 invisible or difficult to see, etc.).

According to this configuration, the entry of the game ball into the variable winning means can be expressed by the display effect on the display means, which can enhance the interest. In addition, since the specific display makes it difficult or impossible to see not only the second award amount display but also the first award amount display,
This can more effectively prevent the feeling of discomfort from occurring.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above, the first award amount display and the second award amount display are
The specific display is visible when it is moving, and becomes invisible or difficult to see when it reaches the display area in which the first grant amount display and the second grant amount display are displayed (for example, the number of acquisitions display 20SHK1 and the number of planned acquisitions display 20SHK2 are visible when the effect display 20SHEF is moving, and becomes invisible or difficult to see when the effect display 20SHEF reaches the display area in which the number of acquisitions display 20SHK1 and the number of planned acquisitions display 20SHK2 are displayed).

With this configuration, when a specific display approaches the display area in which the first and second grant amount displays are displayed, the first and second grant amount displays naturally come into view, so that attention to the specific display can also be drawn to the first and second grant amount displays in their state before the values were updated.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above, the specific effect execution means starts the specific effect before the specific display reaches the display area in which the first award amount display and the second award amount display are displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 starts an over winning effect before the effect display 20SHEF reaches the display area in which the number of winnings display 20SHK1 and the expected number of winnings display 20SHK2 are displayed).

With this configuration, it is possible to make the player aware in advance that a specific presentation has been executed and that more than a predetermined number of gaming media have been won into the variable winning means, thereby more effectively preventing a sense of incongruity from occurring when the second award amount display is updated.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above, a setting means is provided that can set any one of a plurality of setting values having different degrees of advantage to the player (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can set any one of a plurality of setting values "1" to "6" having different probabilities of winning a jackpot, etc.), and the specific effect execution means is capable of executing the specific effect in a manner suggesting the setting value set by the setting means (for example, the image display device 5 is capable of executing an over-winning effect in a manner suggesting the set setting value, etc.).

This configuration can increase attention to specific performances.

(7) In the gaming machine of (5) above, the specific effect execution means ends the specific effect after the display of the specific display has ended (for example, the effect control CPU 120 ends the over winning effect after the display of the effect display 20SHEF has ended, etc.).

With this configuration, the updated value of the second award amount display can be seen while the specific presentation is continuing, so that the sense of discomfort caused by the second award amount display being updated can be more effectively suppressed.

(Other examples of transition to time-saving mode)
In addition, in the above-mentioned characteristic parts and modified examples, the transition to the time-saving state is always made via the big win state or the small win state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is activated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a time-saving pattern is derived and displayed as a special pattern, the transition to the time-saving state may be made without activating the special variable winning ball device 7.

In addition, as for the time-saving patterns described above, these time-saving patterns may be part of the losing pattern or part of the small winning pattern.

In addition, when performing lottery processing regarding the derivation and display of time-saving patterns, the lottery may be performed using a random number dedicated to the lottery of time-saving patterns, or the lottery may be performed using a random number for other lotteries such as a lottery random number for a losing pattern, a lottery random number for a jackpot pattern, a lottery random number for a small jackpot pattern, a random number for determining a jackpot lottery, or a lottery random number for a fall lottery.

In addition, these time-saving symbols may be of multiple types, and may be used in combination with other symbols such as small win symbols and loss symbols. In this case, the small win symbol used in combination may determine whether or not the time-saving state will be changed. However, when a time-saving symbol is selected, the selection of whether or not the time-saving state will be changed is not performed by lottery, and the number of time-saving times is not selected by lottery.

In addition, when the time-saving symbol is drawn and the setting value is changeable, the drawing probability of the time-saving symbol does not change according to the setting value, that is, the drawing probability of the time-saving symbol is the same for all setting values. However, the drawing probability of the time-saving symbol may be different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

In addition, the timing of obtaining the random number when drawing the time-saving pattern may be the timing of the winning at the starting hole, whether a dedicated random number is used or another random number is used.

In addition, with regard to the winning result when drawing a lottery for a time-saving pattern, if a dedicated random number is used, the result of the lottery using the dedicated random number will be the winning value, if a small win pattern random number is used to draw the time-saving pattern, a specific small win pattern random number value will be the winning value, and if a random number for a fall lottery judgment value is used to draw the time-saving pattern, the random number for the fall lottery judgment value can be the winning value.A lottery using a structure, for example, a time-saving area can be set inside the special variable winning ball device 7, and the passing of the game ball through the time-saving area can be considered as the winning of the time-saving pattern.

When the time-saving symbol is selected by using a structure and the small winning symbol is used in combination with the time-saving symbol, the number of times the time-saving state is variable is set so as not to change depending on whether or not the time-saving area is passed through.

In addition, when a lottery is held for the time-saving pattern, if a losing pattern random number is used for the lottery, a specific losing pattern random number can be the winning value, and if a winning pattern random number is used for the lottery, a specific winning pattern random number can be the winning value. However, when these random numbers are used as the winning value, this is only possible for those that cannot change the setting value, since the settings will affect performance other than the probability of winning.

In addition, the timing of the determination of the lottery result of the time-saving symbol may be any timing after the big win determination. In addition, regardless of the random number value used for the lottery, the lottery of the time-saving symbol is not performed in the time-saving state or in the high probability state, but is performed only in the low probability low base state.
However, when the time-saving mode is already activated and a time-saving symbol is derived and displayed, it is acceptable for each gaming machine to decide whether to reset the number of time-saving times or not draw a lottery.

In addition, the number of times the time-saving symbol is derived and displayed can have a plurality of predetermined times depending on the winning value and the game state. In addition, the conditions for granting the time-saving symbol can be different for each time-saving symbol.

In addition, when the number of time-saving times varies depending on the time-saving symbol, the lottery for allocating the time-saving symbol can be changed between the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

In addition, even when the same time-saving symbol is derived and displayed, the number of time-saving times to be awarded may be different depending on the game state at that time. However, this is required to be predetermined for the game state.

In addition, the lottery result for the time-saving pattern in a low-probability, low-base state can include the lottery result of "0 time-saving times."

Also, a lottery may be executed to derive a symbol for terminating the time-saving mode, and the number of times the time-saving mode is played may be determined as the number of times the time-saving mode is played after the start of the time-saving mode until the symbol for terminating the time-saving mode is derived and displayed, or until the symbol for a big win is derived and displayed.
In other words, the number of times the time can be reduced may not be set, and in principle, may be unlimited.

In addition, the number of time-saving times and the conditions for granting the time-saving state may be different between the time-saving state controlled by the time-saving symbol and the time-saving state controlled by the occurrence of a jackpot.

In addition, when the time-saving pattern is derived and displayed, the timing of control to the time-saving state is the point in time when the pattern determination time of the time-saving pattern has elapsed. However, when a small win pattern random number is used to select the time-saving pattern, if a small win is won and the time-saving state is entered, the timing of control to the time-saving state is the end of the small win operation.

In addition, in the case of a lottery using a structure, the timing at which the time-saving state is controlled is the timing at which the operation of the structure ends in the game state in which the structure is operated.

In addition, in the case of a gaming machine that is controlled to a high-probability, low base state for a prescribed number of variable displays after a jackpot, the machine may be in the high-probability, low base state when the gaming arcade opens, and after the high-probability, low base state has ended after a prescribed number of variable displays have been executed, the machine may be controlled to a time-saving state.

In addition, in the case where a time-saving limiter function is installed, when a time-saving pattern is derived and displayed, the number of times of the time-saving limiter is updated. In addition, the pattern determination time of the time-saving pattern may be different from the pattern determination time of the other patterns.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 11 ... Main board 12 ... Performance control board

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display,
A display means ;
a variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium can easily win a prize and a second state in which the game medium cannot or cannot hardly win a prize;
A control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means is changed to the first state,
The display means is
A variable display of decorative identification information is possible;
A first layer is capable of displaying a particular display;
A second layer on the front side of the first layer can display a specific character display different from the decoration identification information,
the specific character display includes a first specific character display whose display position is not changed during display, and a second specific character display whose display position is changed during display,
the first specific character display includes a first specific area surrounded by lines forming a character;
the second specific character display includes a second specific area surrounded by lines forming characters;
The specific display is not visible from the first specific region of the first specific character display,
The specific display is visible from the second specific region of the second specific character display,
a display period of the second specific character display is shorter than a display period of the first specific character display,
The display means is
When the round of play is being played, a given amount display regarding the given amount of gaming value is displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the variable winning means has changed from the second state to the first state;
If the gaming medium does not win the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the gaming value has not been awarded can be displayed at the start of the award amount display;
When the game medium wins the variable prize winning means within the predetermined period, a count-up display is performed at the start of the display of the awarded amount, and then a special display different from the predetermined display is displayed;
The gaming machine does not display a round game display capable of identifying the started round game until the specified period has elapsed, and starts displaying the award amount display and the round game display after the specified period has elapsed.

Images