JP7214603B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

A gaming machine capable of displaying a given amount display relating to the given amount of game value given in an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and a notification display for notifying that the given amount of game value has reached a predetermined amount. known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, a gaming machine has been proposed in which the opening of the big winning opening is earlier than the display switching timing of the number of rounds (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2019-17403 A JP 2017-104625 A

There is room for improving the marketability of gaming machines having the functions and configurations described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine with improved marketability.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
display means;
variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium cannot or is difficult to win;
A control means capable of executing a round game for changing the variable winning means to the first state a plurality of times ,
The display means is
A specific display corresponding to the advantageous state can be displayed,
A grant amount display relating to the grant amount of game value can be displayed on the front side of the specific display,
On the front side of the specific display, a first notification display is displayed when the amount of game value provided reaches the first predetermined amount, and a first notification display is displayed when the amount of game value provided reaches the second predetermined amount. It is possible to display any one of the second notification display and the notification display,
The notification display is a display that ends after a specific period of time has passed since the display started,
The character display included in the notification display has a display size larger than the character display used for the application amount display,
The character display included in the application amount display and the notification display includes a specific character display in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the character display is formed,
The specific character display used for the display of the amount to be applied is such that the specific display is invisible from the specific region,
The display means is
When the first round game is played out of the plurality of round games, the given amount display is displayed after a predetermined period of time after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. ,
when the game medium does not win the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the game value is not awarded at the start of the display of the awarded amount can be displayed;
When the game medium wins the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a count-up display corresponding to the granting of the game value is performed at the start of the display of the grant amount, and then a special display different from the predetermined display is displayed. Displayable.
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 the player (for example, it can be controlled to a jackpot game state),
Display means (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an image display device 5, etc.), and the display area of the display means is a first display area and an area around the first display area. a second display area that is smaller than the first display area (for example, the display area of the image display device 5 is the first display area 20SH51 and the area around the first display area 20SH51 that is the first display area); and a second display area 20SH52 narrower than the area 20SH51), 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 can display a background image during the big win corresponding to the big win gaming state in the first display region 20SH51 and the second display region 20SH52, etc.) In the front side of the background image, it is possible to display the amount display related to the amount of the game value that has been given (for example, the image display device 5 displays the second display area 20SH52 in the front side of the background image during the big win, It is possible to display the number of acquired balls related to the number of awarded balls, etc.), and at least in the first display area, in front of the background image, it is notified that the amount of game value granted has reached a predetermined amount. As the notification display, a first notification display for notifying that the amount of game value provided has reached the first predetermined amount and a second notification display for notifying that the amount of game value provided has reached the second predetermined amount. (For example, the image display device 5 displays the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state as "Kiriban" on the front side of the background image during the jackpot in at least the first display area 20SH51. When the number of prize balls provided in the big win game state reaches ``1000'', the winning number notification display of ``over 1000'' can be displayed as a winning number notification display for notifying that the player has reached . When the number of awarded balls reaches "2000" in the game state, it is possible to display the winning number notification display such as "over 2000"), It is updated each time a value is given (for example, the winning number display is updated each time a game ball is paid out as a prize ball in a jackpot game state, etc.), and the notification display is specified after the display is started. The display is terminated when the period has elapsed (for example, the acquisition number notification display is terminated when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the display was started), and the above The characters used for the notification display are larger in size than the characters used for the display of the given amount (for example, the characters used for the acquisition number notification display are larger than the characters used for the acquisition number display). etc.), and the characters used for the display of the amount to be applied and the notification display include specific characters in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the characters is formed (for example, display of the number of acquisitions and display of the number of acquisitions including specific characters forming a specific area surrounded by lines forming the characters); It is possible (for example, the specific character used to display the number of acquisitions is such that the background image during the big win cannot be visually recognized from the specific area, etc.), and the specific character used for the notification display is used for the display of the award amount. The ratio of the size of the specific area to the size of the area of the line forming the character is smaller than that of the specific character (for example, the specific character used to display the number of acquisitions is smaller than the specific character used to display the number of acquisitions). , the ratio of the size of the specific region to the size of the line region forming the character is small, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the display including the specific characters in relation to the background image.

It is a front view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flow chart showing an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table; It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the lighting example of a game effect lamp. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of jackpot opening pre-processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during jackpot opening. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of various display processing; It is a timing chart showing the opening timing of the big winning opening, the timing of various displays, and the like. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect display on the image display device, an open/closed state of the big prize opening, and lighting states of various lamps; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect display on the image display device, an open/closed state of the big prize opening, and lighting states of various lamps; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect display on the image display device, an open/closed state of the big prize opening, and lighting states of various lamps; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect display on the image display device, an open/closed state of the big prize opening, and lighting states of various lamps; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect display on the image display device, an open/closed state of the big prize opening, and lighting states of various lamps; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect display on the image display device, an open/closed state of the big prize opening, and lighting states of various lamps; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect display on the image display device, an open/closed state of the big prize opening, and lighting states of various lamps; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect display on the image display device, an open/closed state of the big prize opening, and lighting states of various lamps; It is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the game ball is sandwiched between the special variable winning ball device. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect display on the image display device, an open/closed state of the big prize opening, and lighting states of various lamps; It is a timing chart showing the opening timing of the big winning opening, the timing of various displays, and the like. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of various display processing; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect display on the image display device, an open/closed state of the big prize opening, and lighting states of various lamps; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect display on the image display device, an open/closed state of the big prize opening, and lighting states of various lamps; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of effect display; It is a figure which shows the background art relevant to the 1st form of the characteristic part 20SH. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode of Arabic numerals used for displaying the number of acquisitions and the like in the first form of the characterizing portion 20SH. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing how the acquired number display in the first form of the characterizing portion 20SH looks. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of effect operation of acquisition number display and acquisition number notification display in the first form of the characterizing part 20SH; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode of Arabic numerals used for acquisition number notification display in the second form of the characterizing portion 20SH. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a first modification of the display mode of Arabic numerals used for display of the number of acquisitions in the second form of the characterizing portion 20SH. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a second modification of the display mode of Arabic numerals used for display of the number of acquisitions in the second form of the characterizing portion 20SH. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode of Arabic numerals used for result display in the third form of the characterizing portion 20SH; It is a figure which shows an example of the production period of various production|presentations in the jackpot game state in the 3rd form of characteristic part 20SH. It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of various production|presentations in the jackpot game state in the 3rd form of characteristic part 20SH. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of setting suggestion by the ending background image in the third form of the characteristic portion 20SH; It is a figure which shows the background art relevant to the 4th form of the characteristic part 20SH. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode of Arabic numerals used for displaying the remaining number of times in the fourth form of the characterizing portion 20SH. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display mode of Arabic numerals used for the remaining number of times notification display in the fourth form of the characterizing portion 20SH; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing how the remaining number of times display in the fourth form of the characterizing portion 20SH looks. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the relationship between the variable display and the change in the display mode of the remaining count notification display in the fourth form of the characterizing portion 20SH; It is a figure which shows the production|presentation operation example of the remaining count display and the remaining count notification display in the 1st form of the characteristic part 20SH. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation operation|movement when winning generate|occur|produces during the round in the characteristic part 19SH. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the positional relationship of a plurality of display layers on which various displays are displayed in the characteristic portion 19SH; It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation operation|movement when over winning a prize in the characteristic part 19SH generate|occur|produces. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the positional relationship of a plurality of display layers on which various displays are displayed in the characteristic portion 19SH; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of setting suggestion by over winning effects in the characteristic portion 19SH. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation operation|movement in case there exist the round which did not win a predetermined number in the characteristic part 19SH, and the round in which over winning occurred. It is a figure which shows the other example of production|presentation operation|movement in case there exist the round which did not win a predetermined number in the characteristic part 19SH, and the round in which over winning occurred.

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

(Structure of pachinko machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko game machine 1, showing the arrangement layout of the main members. A pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly composed of a game board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 supporting and fixing the game board 2 . A game area is formed in the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball shooting device and hit into the game area.

The "variable display" of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are variably displayed (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include updating display of a plurality of patterns, scrolling display of a plurality of patterns, deformation of one or more patterns, enlargement/reduction of one or more patterns, and the like. In the variation of special symbols and normal symbols, which will be described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of decorative patterns, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed blinking. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols to be described later). Variable display may be expressed as variable display or variation.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Also, a special game using the first special game is called a "first special game", and a special game using the second special game is called a "second special game". In addition, the number of special symbol display devices that variably display the special symbols may be one.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2 . The image display device 5 is, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or an organic EL (Electro Lumines
cence), etc., and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5 .

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special game and the second special game,
Variable display of decoration patterns (designs showing numbers etc.) as a plurality of types of decoration identification information different from special patterns is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game,
Decorative patterns are variably displayed (for example, vertically scrolled or updated) in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It should be noted that the variable display of the special game and the decoration pattern that are executed in synchronization are also collectively referred to simply as the variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended,
A display area may be provided for displaying active representations corresponding to the variable representations being executed. Suspended display and active display are also collectively referred to as variable display corresponding display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable representations that are reserved is also referred to as the number of reserved memories. 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.

At predetermined positions on the game board 2, a first suspension indicator 25A and a second suspension indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first pending display 25A displays the first pending memory number by the number of lit LEDs. The second pending display 25B displays the number of second pending memories according to 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 on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting 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,
An electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces is provided, and when the solenoid 81 is in an OFF state, the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces approach the winning ball device 6A, A closed state in which game balls do not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as a second starting winning opening being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening (second start It is also said that the prize-winning mouth is open.). When the game ball enters the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to a device provided with an electric tulip-shaped accessory.

Predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three positions on the lower left side of the game area and the variable winning ball device 6
At one place above B), there is provided a general prize winning opening 10 which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game 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). Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the big winning door closes the big winning door, and the game ball is pushed out. You will not be able to enter (pass through) the prize gate. On the other hand, in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize winning port door is in the ON state, the special prize winning port door opens the big prize winning port, making it easier for the game ball to enter the big prize winning port. Become.

When game balls enter the big winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game balls enter the big winning hole, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter the first starting winning hole, the second starting winning hole and the general winning hole 10, for example.

Entering a game ball into each winning hole including the general winning hole 10 is also called "winning". In particular, winning a prize in a starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

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

A passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided on the right side of the image display device 5 . Based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41, the normal game is executed.

Below the normal pattern display 20, a normal pattern holding display 25C is provided. The general pattern suspension display 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal pattern suspension storage number, which is the number of general pattern games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

The surface of the game board 2 is provided with, in addition to the above configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, an out port is provided for taking in game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3
is provided. A main lamp 9 is provided above the image display device 5 in the game machine frame 3.
frame lamps 9b are provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the game area. As shown, the frame lamps 9b include a lower left lamp 9bL1 in the lower left portion, an upper left lamp 9bL2 in the upper left portion, a lower right lamp 9bR1 in the lower right portion, and an upper right lamp 9bR2 in the upper right portion. Furthermore, the special variable winning ball device 7 in the game board 2
An attacker lamp 9c is provided in the vicinity of the . Further, speaker lamps 9eL and 9eR are provided corresponding to the speaker 8L and 8R portions, respectively. Below the image display device 5 on the game board 2, a display device lower lamp 9f is provided.
fR. Further, in the vicinity of the general winning openings 10 provided at the lower left three places of the game area, general winning opening vicinity lamps 9g are provided.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (a position above the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the performance is provided. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable body lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, the speaker lamps 9eL and 9eR, the display device lower lamp 9f, and the general winning opening neighborhood lamp 9
In some cases, g is collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9 . These main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b, attacker lamp 9c, movable body lamp 9d, speaker lamps 9eL, 9eR,
The display device lower lamp 9f and the general prize winning opening vicinity lamp 9g are configured to include LEDs.

A ball hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward the game area from the ball shooting device is provided at the lower right portion of the game machine frame 3 .

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, game balls paid out as prize balls and game balls lent from a predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball shooting device. )
A batted ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a batted ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are dispensed when the upper plate is full.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting actions (operations, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. A main substrate 11 housed in a substrate case 201 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁A setting key 51 and a setting switch 52 are provided on the main board 11 . 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 set values such as the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls 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 , such as at a predetermined position on the power supply board 17 .

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main board 11 , and a display changeover switch 31 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29 . The display monitor 29 is, for example, a 7-segment LED
It is sufficient that it is configured using a display device. Display monitor 29 and display switch 31
is arranged in front of the main board 11 when viewing the back side of the game board 2 with the gaming machine frame 3 opened.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as consecutive ratios, role ratios, and bases. Consecutive ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls in the big prize opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. The role ratio is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of prize balls awarded to the second starting prize opening (electric chew) and the number of prize balls awarded to the large prize opening (attacker). The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the setting values in the pachinko game machine 1 when it is in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state. Display monitor 2
9 is only required to be able to display setting values to be changed or confirmed when in the setting change state or setting confirmation state.

When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 are
Operation from the front side of the pachinko game machine 1 is impossible. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in 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 the shape of a vertically long square frame. The security cover 500A protects the substrate case 201 including the setting keys 51 and the setting changeover switches 52 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed.
The right side of the is covered from the back side. The security cover 500A is a substantially L-shaped member including short pieces 500Aa and long pieces 500Ab, and may be made of transparent synthetic resin.

(Overview of Game Progress)
A game ball is shot toward a game area by a player's rotating operation of a ball-hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 . When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal pattern display device 20 starts the normal pattern game. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but the normal game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately) , the normal game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this normal pattern game, if a specific normal pattern (normal pattern per pattern) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal pattern becomes "normal pattern per pattern". On the other hand, if the normal pattern (normal pattern losing pattern) other than the normal pattern per pattern is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal pattern, the display result of the normal pattern is "normal pattern losing".
becomes. When it comes to "normal game", the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period of time and the opening control is performed (the second start winning opening is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special game is running, or during the period when it is controlled to the big win game state or the small win game state described later (although the start win has occurred If the special game based on the starting prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol, such as "7") is selected as a fixed special symbol.
, The actual pattern differs depending on the jackpot type, which will be described later. ) is stop-displayed, it is a "big hit", and if a predetermined special pattern (small-win pattern, for example, "2") different from the big-win pattern is stop-displayed, it is a "small hit". Also, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big-hit symbol or the small-hit symbol is stop-displayed, it becomes "losing".

After the display result in the special game becomes "big win", the game is controlled to a big win game state as an advantageous state for the player. After the display result in the special game becomes "minor win", it is controlled to the small win game state.

In the jackpot game state, the jackpot formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is defined by timing of elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10). It will continue until whichever comes first. The predetermined period is 1
This is the upper limit period during which the big winning slot can be opened in the round, and is hereinafter also referred to as the upper limit opening period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until it reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

In the jackpot game state, the player can get a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the upper limit period of opening, the more advantageous the player is. In the jackpot game state, so-called right-handed hitting is performed to shoot the game ball to the game area on the right side so as to enter the game ball into the big prize hole formed by the special variable ball game device 7 .

In addition, a jackpot type is set in the "jackpot". For example, the opening mode of the big prize opening (
A plurality of types of game states (normal state, time saving state, probability variable state, etc.) after the jackpot game state are prepared, and jackpot types are set according to these. As the jackpot types, there may be provided a jackpot type with which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type with few prize balls, or a jackpot type with which few prize balls can be obtained.

In the small winning game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small winning game state, the same opening mode as the big winning game state when some jackpot types etc.), the big prize opening is opened. In addition, you may provide a small-hit classification also in a "small-hit" like a big-hit classification.

After the jackpot game state is finished, depending on the jackpot type, it may be controlled to a time-saving state or a variable probability state.

In the time saving state, the control (time saving control) that shortens the average special figure fluctuation time (period of varying the special figure) than the normal state is executed. In the time-saving state, by shortening the average normal figure fluctuation time (the period during which the normal figure is changed) than in the normal state, and by improving the probability of becoming a "normal figure hit" in the general figure game than in the normal state, etc. Control that makes it easier for game balls to enter the second start winning port (
high opening control, high base control) are also executed. The time saving state is a special pattern (especially the second special pattern)
This state is advantageous to the player because the efficiency of the variation of is improved.

In the variable probability state (probability variable state), in addition to the time-saving control, the variable probability control in which the probability that the display result is a "jackpot" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The variable probability state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbols is improved, and in addition, a "big hit" is likely to occur, so it is a further advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the variable probability state are continued until one of the end conditions such as execution of the special game for a predetermined number of times and start of the next big win game state is established first. The end condition that the special figure game of a predetermined number of times has been executed is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability variable, etc.).

The normal state means a game state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a variable probability state, etc., and the display result in the normal game is "normal game". The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special game will be a "jackpot", returns to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when the system is reset) It is the state controlled in the same way as when processing is not executed).

The state in which probability variable control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which probability variable control is not executed is also called a low probability state. A state in which time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a high-based state, and a state in which time-saving control is not performed is also referred to as a low-based state. Combining these, the time-saving state is a low-probability base state,
The probability variable state is also called a high probability high base state, and the normal state is also called a low probability low base state. The high probability state and the low base state are also referred to as the high probability low base state.

After the small win game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small win" is continuously controlled (however, "small win" occurs). If the special game at the time is the special game for the predetermined number of times in the above cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, there may not be a "small hit" as a display result of a special figure game.

In addition, the game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area within the big winning opening) during the jackpot game state. For example, when the game ball passes through the specific area, it may be controlled to the probability variable state after the big hit game state.
(Progress of production, etc.)

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects such as notifying the progress of the game and exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. note that,
The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting of the game effect lamp 9 are performed. or extinguishing, the action of the movable body 32, or an effect using any effect device including part or all of these.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided on the image display device 5, the first special game or the second In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decoration pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also called fixed special pattern) is stopped and displayed in the first special game or the second special game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative patterns), which is the display result of variable display of decorative patterns, is displayed. ) is also stopped (derived).

During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end of the variable display, the variable display of the decorative design may be in a predetermined ready-to-win state (ready-to-win state is established). Here, the ready-to-win mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed are displayed in a variable manner. It is the aspect that is continuing.

Further, a ready-to-win effect is executed in response to the above-described ready-to-win mode during the variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special game or the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern) to the "big win" (also called the "big win reliability" or "big win expectation") depends on the performance mode. A plurality of different types of ready-to-win effects are executed. The ready-to-win performance includes, for example, a normal reach and a super-to-win with higher reliability than the normal reach.

When the display result of the special game is a "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration The display result of the variable display of the pattern becomes a "jackpot"). As an example,"
The same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are stop-displayed in line on predetermined effective lines in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

In the case of a ``variable probability big hit'' controlled to a variable probability state after the end of the big win game state, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and the variable probability state is entered after the end of the big win game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (
For example, "6" etc.) may be stop-displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative patterns are also called probability variable patterns and even-numbered decorative patterns are also called non-probable variable patterns (normal patterns). After becoming a ready-to-win mode with non-probability variation symbols, a promotion performance may be executed to finally become a "probability variation big hit".

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", on the screen of the image display device 5, as a display result of the variable display of decorative patterns, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, " 1, 3, 5", etc.) are derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes a "minor hit"). 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 pay line in 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special game is a "big hit" of some jackpot types (jackpot types in the same manner as the small win game state), and when it becomes a "minor hit" , a common fixed decoration pattern may be derived and displayed.

If the display result of the special game is "Loss", the variable display mode of the decorative pattern does not become the ready-to-win mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (" Also referred to as "non-reach loss".) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "losing", after the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the ready-to-win mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined ready-to-win combination ("reach losing") that is not a big hit combination. (Also called) fixed decorative pattern is displayed stop (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (suspended display and active display). In addition, as other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big hit is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the reliability of the big win in the variable display before execution (variable display whose execution is suspended). As the pre-reading advance notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the display corresponding to variable display (suspended display or active display) to a mode different from normal may be executed.

Also, in the image display device 5, the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative patterns, and then the variable display is restarted, so that one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays. A pseudo continuous effect may be executed.

During the big winning game state, the performance during the big winning is executed to report the big winning game state. As the effect during the big win, the effect of notifying the number of rounds or the promotion effect indicating that the value of the big win game state is improved may be executed. Also, during the small-hit game state, an effect during the small-hit game for notifying the small-hit game state is executed. It should be noted that during the small winning game state, some of the jackpot types (jackpot types in the jackpot game state in the same manner as the small hit game state, for example, the jackpot type in the subsequent game state high probability state) jackpot game By executing a common performance in both states, the player may not know whether the current state is a small win game state or a big win game state. In such a case, by executing a common performance after the end of the small winning game state and after the end of the big winning game state, it is made impossible to distinguish whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. may

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc., as shown in FIG. In addition,
Various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, and a launch control substrate are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko game machine 1 . Furthermore, a power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which conductive patterns are formed and on which electrical components can be mounted, but are also configured to implement specific electrical functions by mounting electrical components on electronic circuit boards. It is a concept that includes an electronic circuit mounting board that has been manufactured.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the power supply board 17 can supply power from an AC 100V external power supply such as a commercial power supply to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the performance control board 12. For example, the power supply board 17 converts alternating current (AC) into direct current (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 control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned games in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of suspension), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of suspension), jackpot game state, small hit game state, game state, etc.) has a function to control. The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, and a solenoid circuit 111.
and so on.

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,
A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 and a CPU (Central
l Processing Unit) 103, 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 perform processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for realizing the functions of the main substrate 11). At this time, the ROM 10
1 (variation patterns described later, effect control commands described later, data such as various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM that retains stored contents for a predetermined period of time even if the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped in part or in its entirety. All or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be developed in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102 .

The random number circuit 104 counts updatably numerical data representing various random numbers (game random numbers) used to control the progress of the game. The game random numbers may be updated (updated by software) when the CPU 103 executes a predetermined computer program.

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

The switch circuit 110 receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection (gate switch 21, starter switch (first starter switch 22A and second starter switch 22B), count switch 23) (when a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is captured and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The switch circuit 110 takes in a reset signal, a power-off signal, and a clear signal from the power board 17 and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100 . The reset signal
It is an operation stop signal for making the control circuit such as the game control microcomputer 100 in the operation stop state, the power supply monitoring circuit, the watchdog timer built-in IC, the system reset IC
It is sufficient if it can be output using any of The power-off signal turns off when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko game machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and turns on when the period in which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or less than the predetermined value continues for a power-off reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on, for example, when a clear switch provided on the power supply substrate 17 is pressed.

Solenoid circuit 111, a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal to turn on the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82), to the solenoid 81 for normal electric accessories and the solenoid 82 for the big winning entrance door transmit.

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

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as part of the control of the progress of the game, produces a production control command (a command to specify (notify) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12. The production control command output from the main board 11 is
It is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the performance control board 12 . The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, the display result of the special game (including the jackpot type), the variation pattern used when executing the special game (details will be described later). ))
, game status (for example, the start and end of variable display, the opening status of the big winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the commands specifying the occurrence of errors, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and produces effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, power failure recovery notification, etc.).

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

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed (including the decision, etc.). At this time, ROM
Various data (data such as various tables) stored in the RAM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

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

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

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, thereby displaying the effect image on the image display device 5.
to display. 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 turn on/off the game effect lamp 9 . or lamp signal
are supplied to the lamp control board 14 . Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a driving circuit for driving the movable body 32 .

The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp signal. do. In this manner, the display control unit 123 controls sound output and lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes voice output, lamp lighting/extinguishing control (supply of sound designation signals and lamp signals, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signals for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 stores various random numbers (random numbers for effects) used for executing various effects.
Updatable numeric data indicating is counted. The effect random number may be updated by effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

I / O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 has an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from, for example, the main board 11, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). and an output port of

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko game machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described.

(Major operations of the main substrate 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main substrate 11. As shown in FIG.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). Initial settings include stack pointer setting, internal device register setting (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.), setting to make RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

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

If the restoration condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), after executing the restoration process (step S4), the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. The work area is set based on the contents stored in the RAM 102 by the recovery process in step S4. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state when the power supply is stopped can be restored. It is sufficient if the pattern variation can be restarted.

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

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is established, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is ON and the setting key 51 is ON when the power supply is started.
The setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed when the recovery condition including the clear signal being in the OFF state is satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the OFF state, the fact that the clear signal is in the OFF state 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 setting confirmation state is entered in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed, and the main board 11 sets the performance control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting values set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29 . When ending the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 .

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in a game stop state to stop the progress of the game. When the game is in the stopped state, shooting of game balls by operating the batted ball operation handle, detection of game balls by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbols are stopped. The display device 20 may be controlled so as to stop-display a lost symbol or the like, or to perform a display corresponding to a game stop state different from the lost symbol. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is in the ON state and the setting key 51 is turned ON when power supply is started.
The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is on.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process of step S7, the setting change state is set in which the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 can be changed, and the main board 11 sets to the effect control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the setting values are displayed on the display monitor 29, and each time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, the numerical values displayed on the display monitor 29 are sequentially updated and displayed. After that, when the setting key 51 is turned off by an operation by a game hall staff member or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is updated. turn off the When ending the setting change state, the effect control board 1 from the main board 11
2, a setting change end command is transmitted.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting change state, similarly to when it is in the setting confirmation state,
The pachinko game machine 1 may be brought into a game stop state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state associated therewith should also end.

On the effect 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 checked or that the setting is being 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 and 8R, or a light-emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9 may emit light in a predetermined manner.

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

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 periodically interrupted by the timer every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms).
Set the register of the CTC built in (step S9), and enable the interrupt (
step S10). After that, loop processing is entered. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such game control main processing receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is started, the CPU 10
3, by executing a predetermined switch process, detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first starter switch 22A, the second starter switch 22B, and the count switch 23 are detected through the switch circuit 110. Determination of presence/absence of reception (step S2
1). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22).
). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots, etc.), start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of wins, etc.), probability change information (information indicating the number of times the odd state has occurred, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). CPU1
03 executes the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing execution and suspension management of the special symbol game, control of the big win game state and the small win game state, control of the game state, and the like.

Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S26
). The CPU 103 executes normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the normal symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41), It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on the "normal game hit". The execution of the normal pattern game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the normal pattern reservation number is displayed by lighting the normal pattern reservation display device 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process processing, as part of the game control timer interrupt processing, processing when power failure occurs, processing for paying out prize balls, and the like may be performed. After that, C
PU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the processes described above. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, after permitting the interrupt, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process processing, the CPU 103
, first, a starting winning judgment process is executed (step S101).

In the starting winning determination process, the occurrence of starting winning is detected, and the process of storing the pending information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and updating the pending storage number is executed. When a starting prize is generated, a random number value for determining the display result (including the jackpot type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process of pre-reading and judging the display result and the variation pattern may be executed. After storing the pending information and the number of pending memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of pending memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. will be The effect control command at the time of starting winning thus set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. is transmitted to

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103
Depending on the value of the special figure process flag provided in, one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 is selected and executed. In addition, each processing of the special symbol process processing (step S110 ~
In S120), transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

In the special symbol normal process of step S110, the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value)
is executed when In this special symbol normal process, the first
A determination is made as to whether or not to start the special game or the second special 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 a "big hit" or "small hit", and the type of the big hit in the case of "big hit". is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (any one of a big hit symbol, a small winning symbol, or a losing symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. In addition, the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). Also, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special game may be established in the order of winning (also called winning order).

When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. Other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12 are the same. Various tables are stored in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12 .

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

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special game (special figure fluctuation time) (also the execution time of variable display of decorative patterns), the form of variable display of decorative patterns (whether or not there is a reach, etc.), and the variable display of decorative patterns. It specifies the content of the production (type of reach production, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol variation processing includes a process of setting for varying the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Also, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation processing ends.

The special symbol stop processing of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the variation of the special symbol, and stop display (derivate) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a process to set for And the display result is "big hit"
If it is, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special process flag is "8
". Also, when the display result is "losing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "losing", when the time saving state or probability variable state is controlled, and when the end of the number cut is established, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This jackpot opening pre-processing includes processing for making settings for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot game state and opening the jackpot, based on the fact that the display result is "jackpot". is When opening the big winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the big winning opening and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to the type of the jackpot. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening pretreatment is completed.

The process during jackpot opening of step S115 is performed when the value of a special figure process flag is "5". In this process during the opening of the big win, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning hole, and based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, the big winning hole is counted. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the large winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing such as stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process during jackpot opening is terminated.

The jackpot opening post-processing of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This jackpot opening post-processing includes processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions, and processing for judging whether or not the number of executions of rounds in which the jackpot is opened has reached a set upper limit number of executions. It includes processing to make settings for terminating . And when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit number of executions, the value of the special process flag is "5"
On the other hand, when the number of execution times of the round reaches the upper limit number of execution times, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This jackpot end processing includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending production is executed as a production operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When these settings are made, the value of the special process flag will be "
0", and the jackpot ending process is terminated.

Small hit opening pretreatment of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening in the small win game state based on the display result being "small win". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

Small hit during opening processing of step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". In this process during opening of the small prize, there is a process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing for determining whether or not When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small winning game state comes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small winning open processing is ended.

Small hit end processing of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small-hit end processing includes processing of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to the period in which the performance operation for informing the end of the small-hit game state is executed elapses. here,
When the small winning game state ends, the game state in the pachinko game machine 1 before entering the small winning game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small winning game state has passed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small winning end processing ends.

The pachinko game machine 1 is configured such that the probability of winning a jackpot and the rate of winning balls are changed according to the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the probability of winning a big hit and the rate of winning balls are changed. For example, the setting value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, and 6 is the highest probability of winning the big win, and the probability of winning the big win decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 as the value decreases. In this example, when 6 is set as the setting value, the advantage for the player is the highest, and the lower the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the advantage in stages. .
If the winning probability of the big win changes according to the set value, the ball payout rate may also change according to the set value.
While the winning probability of the big win is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the big win game state may change according to the set value. The pachinko game machine 1 may be configured so as to be able to set one of a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player. The set values set in the pachinko game machine 1 are notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side.

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

In the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability variable state (high probability state), more judgment values than when it is a normal state or a time saving state (low probability state), "big hit" special figure display assigned to the result. Thereby, when it is a high probability state such as a probability variable state in which probability variable control is performed in the pachinko game machine 1, the probability that it is determined to control to a big hit game state is higher than when it is a low probability state such as a normal state or a time saving state. get higher

In the first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or set value, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is "small win" and controlled to the small win game state is determined to be the same value. has been assigned a value. In the second special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state or setting value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" is the first special figure display result Determination values are assigned so as to be the same values different from those in the determination table. In addition, depending on the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as the "small hit" may be changed. The probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small winning game state as "small hit" regardless of the variation special figure may be the same probability.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment value is set regardless of the set value It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "jackpot", and only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set, while the set value 2 to set value 6 are set. In the case, 1238 so as to continue 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 display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure, when the game state is the variable probability state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is a big hit regardless of the set value. It is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value for judging. When the set value is 1, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "jackpot", so that only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for judging the jackpot is set, while the set value 2 is set.
In the case of set value 6, a numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1346 is set as a non-common numerical range of big hit determination values so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of big hit determination values.

In the first special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is a small value for determining a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment 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 whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the first special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the variable probability state, the same as when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, 32767 to 3309 out of the hit determination values
The range up to 4 is set as the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the 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 whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is a small value for determining a small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the hit judgment 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 whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is the variable probability state, as in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, 32767 to 3342 out of the hit determination values
The range up to 1 is set as the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for judging the 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 whether the set value is 1-6. This prevents the numerical range of the small-hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big-hit determination value that varies according to each set value.

The set values that can be set in the pachinko game machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. The smaller the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1, the more advantageous it is for the player. The playability may be changed according to the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1. - 特許庁For example, when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variable state loops at a rate of 65% (so-called variable loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 2, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the game ball during the jackpot game is a predetermined value provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7. While controlling the game state after the end of the jackpot game to a probability variable state based on passing through the switch, the game property (so-called V variable probability type), and when the setting value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320, the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the high base medium (
During time-saving control), the game ball passes through a predetermined switch provided inside the special variable winning ball device 7, and the game property is controlled to a big hit game state (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed type). When the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 1 to 3, the game performance is the same, but the big win probability and small win probability are higher than when these set values are any one of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high and the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the jackpot game is small (for example, the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any one of 4 to 6). A common switch may be used for different purposes when game characteristics are changed according to a set value.
Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to a production switch (for executing a predetermined production each time a game ball passes through a prescribed area). switch), and when the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is a game switch (for controlling the game state to a variable probability state or a big hit game state based on the game ball passing through the predetermined switch switch).

The jackpot type may be determined at different ratios depending on the set value based on the assignment of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common rate regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at different ratios according to the set values based on the allocation of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with a common ratio regardless of the set value. A set value may be suggested by the frequency with which normal reach and super reach are performed by having the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach differ according to a set value. Alternatively, regardless of the setting value, the execution ratio of normal reach and super reach may be common. In addition, it may be possible to execute arbitrary setting suggestion effects at different ratios according to the set values.

(Major operations of production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated, and the effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is executed. When the production control main process shown in FIG. Perform register setting of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Also, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial motion control process, control for initial motion of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return it to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined motion, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73).
). The timer interrupt flag is set for a predetermined time (for example, 2
milliseconds) has elapsed. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeated and waits.

Also, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the production control INT signal being turned on,
The effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt prohibition, but when using a CPU that does not automatically enter an interrupt prohibition state, it is desirable to issue an interrupt prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interruption caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I/O 125 . The effect control command taken in at this time is stored in the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt process after setting the interrupt permission.

If the timer interrupt flag is ON at step S73 (step S73; Yes
s), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, the main board 1
After reading various production control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 and stored in the production control command reception buffer, setting and control corresponding to the read production control commands are performed. will be For example, the read production control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the RAM 1
22 is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the 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 effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, the display operation of the effect 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 emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the movable body 32 Control to operate various production devices such as driving operation of is performed. Further, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 regarding the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices.

Random number update processing for production|presentation is performed following the production|presentation control process process of step S76 (step S77), and at least one part of the random number for production|presentation used by the production|presentation control board 12 side is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 8 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main substrate 11, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed. Also, a process for displaying a pending display is executed based on the number of pending memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120, for example, the RAM 12
2, the following steps S170-S1
77 processes are selected and executed.

The process of waiting for the start of variable display in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative patterns on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command designating the start of variable display has been received from the main substrate 11. and so on. Image display device 5
If it is determined to start the variable display of the decoration pattern in , the value of the production process flag is set to "
1”, and terminates the variable display start waiting process.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (determined decorative pattern), the form of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the ready-to-win effect, and various other Whether or not to execute various effects such as advance notice effects, its mode, execution start timing, etc. are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of the decorative design in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of the decorative design.

The effect process during variable display in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120
By instructing the display control unit 123, an effect image based on the effect 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 the sound control board 13 is operated. By outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the speakers 8L, 8
During the variable display of decorative patterns, such as outputting a voice or sound effect from R, and turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 or decorative LED by outputting a command (electrical decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various production control is executed. After performing such production control,
For example, when an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decoration pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or when a command specifying to stop display the fixed decoration pattern is received from the main board 11, A fixed decorative pattern as a display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the production process flag is updated to "3",
The effect processing during variable display ends.

The special figure per waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "3". In this special figure per waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main substrate 11 . Then, when receiving the production control command designating the start of the jackpot game state or the small hit game state, if the command designates the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6". ”. On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small-hit game state, the value of the production process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small-hit production process. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command elapses without receiving the command specifying the start of the big win game state or the small win game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "losing". Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure per waiting process is terminated.

The production process during a small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "4". In this small-hit middle production process, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, production control patterns corresponding to the production contents in the small-hit game state, and executes various production controls in the small-hit game state based on the set contents. . Further, in the small-hit mid-performance process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the small-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the performance process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small-hit end performance. There is a "5"
, and the effect processing during the small hit is terminated.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In this small hit end production process, the production control CPU 120
For example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small-hit game state is set, and various performance controls are executed at the end of the small-hit game state based on the set contents. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the small winning end effect process is terminated.

The effect process during the big hit in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this jackpot middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control patterns corresponding to the effect contents in the big win game state, and executes various effect control in the big win game state based on the set contents. Further, in the big-hit production process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating to end the big-hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is changed to "7", which is the value corresponding to the ending production process. ”, and ends the effect processing during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, effect control CPU120
sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and executes various effect control of the ending effect at the end of the big win game state based on the setting contents. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value of "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko game machine 1 described in the basic description above is a payout type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but instead, the game media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

Only one type of symbol is displayed during variable display of special symbols (for example, a symbol indicating "-")
The variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the pattern. 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 a display result).
.

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets. A slot machine capable of executing a game (for example, a big bonus , regular bonus, RT, AT, A
The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of RT and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to being distributed/provided on a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko game machine 1. It may be distributed by being installed in a storage device possessed by the software. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by being downloaded from another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. I don't mind.

In addition, the game can be executed not only by loading a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed using hardware resources of other devices 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 (“high”, “
Expressions such as "low", "different", etc.) may include that one is at a percentage of "0%". For example, it includes a ratio of "0%" for one and a ratio of "100%" or less than "100%" for the other.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 042AK)
Next, for the game machine in the characteristic part 042AK of this embodiment, FIGS. 10-1 to 10-
21 for explanation. The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 042AK of the present embodiment starts displaying the number of winning balls after a predetermined period of time when the attacker becomes open in the first round game, and the attacker wins within the predetermined period. If not, a predetermined display indicating that the number of winning balls is not increased is performed, and if the attacker wins within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is performed. Characteristic portion 042A having such characteristics will be described below.
The pachinko game machine 1 in K will be explained. 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, showing a main lamp 9a and a frame lamp 9b (
Lower left lamp 9bL1, upper left lamp 9bL2, lower right lamp 9bR1, upper right lamp 9bR2)
, attacker lamp 9c, movable body lamp 9d, speaker lamps 9eL and 9eR, display device lower lamp 9f (left display device lower lamp 9fL, right display device lower lamp 9fR), and general prize winning opening vicinity lamp 9g. It is a figure which shows the lighting example at the time of making it light. In the characterizing part 042AK of the present embodiment, which will be described later in detail, the main lamp 9a, frame lamp 9b (lower left lamp 9bL1, upper left lamp 9bL2, lower right lamp 9bR1, upper right lamp 9bR2), attacker lamp 9c, movable body lamp 9d. , speaker lamps 9eL, 9eR,
display device lower lamp 9f (left display device lower lamp 9fL, right display device lower lamp 9fR),
The game effect lamps 9, such as the general winning hole vicinity lamp 9g, can be lit up sequentially from the lower left to the lower right to suggest to the player that he should hit right.

FIG. 10-2 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 10-2, CP
U103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (step 042AKS
001). At this time, if the jackpot flag is on (step 042AKS001; Yes
s), set the waiting time for the effect at the start of the big win (step 042AKS002). for example,
In the process of step 042AKS002, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the waiting time for the effect at the start of the big win may be set in the game control process timer provided in the RAM102.

Following the processing of step 042AKS002, settings are made for transmitting a winning start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step 042AKS003).
For example, in the processing 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 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. should be stored in After that, the jackpot flag is cleared to be turned off (step 042AKS004). In addition, the setting for ending the variable probability state and the time saving state is performed (step 042AKS005). For example, in step 042AKS005, the process of clearing the probability variation flag and the time saving flag to turn it off, and the processing of clearing the special figure variation counter for counting the number of times the special figure game is executed in the probability variation state and the time saving state It should be executed. Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "4" corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (step 042AKS006), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

If the jackpot flag is off at step 042 AKS001 (step 042
AKS001; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (step 042A
KS007). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step 042AKS007;
No), set the effect waiting time at the start of the small hit (step 042AKS008). For example, in the process of step 042AKS008, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the effect waiting time at the start of a small hit may be set in the game control process timer.

Following the processing of step 042AKS008, similarly to the processing of step 042AKS003, settings are made for transmitting the winning start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step 042AKS009). After that, the small hit flag is cleared to be turned off (step 042AKS010). Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8" which is a value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (step 042AKS011).

Also, when the small hit flag is off at step 042AKS007 (step 042AKS007; No), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" which is the value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step 042AKS012). . Step 042AKS011
, After executing any of the processing of step 042AKS012, it is determined whether or not to terminate the variable probability state and the time saving state (step 042AKS013). For example, step 0
In the process of 42AKS003, the value of the special figure fluctuation counter (special figure fluctuation number count value) is updated by, for example, subtracting 1 or adding 1, and the special figure fluctuation number count value after updating is in a predetermined special game state A determination is made as to whether or not the end determination value is met. At this time, if it matches the special game state end determination value, by clearing the variable probability flag and the time saving flag to turn it off, the variable probability state and the time saving state may be ended and controlled to the normal state. On the other hand, if it does not match the special game state end determination value, maintain the state of the probability variation flag and the time saving flag, step 0
The processing of 42AKS013 should be terminated. After performing end determination of such a probability variation state and a time saving state, special design stop processing is complete|finished. In addition, the end determination based on the special figure variation count value is performed only when it is a time saving state, and the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes "big hit" . Alternatively, for example RAM10
From the random counter provided in 2, by extracting the numerical data indicating the random number value for the probability variable state end determination, and referring to the probability variable state end determination table stored in advance in the ROM 101 etc., whether to end the probability variable state You may make it determine whether.

FIG. 10-3 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing executed in step S114 of FIG. 6 as the jackpot opening pre-processing. In the jackpot opening preprocessing shown in Figure 10-3, CP
U103 first determines whether or not the jackpot start flag is ON (step 042
AKS021). Here, the jackpot start time flag is set to the ON state in response to the jackpot flag being ON in the special symbol stop processing of step S113 shown in FIG. If the jackpot start flag is ON at step 042AKS021 (step 042AK
S021; Yes), it is determined whether or not the performance is waiting for the start of the jackpot (step 04).
2AKS022). As an example, in the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG.
When updating the value of the special figure process flag to "4", a predetermined timer initial value is set in the game control process timer corresponding to the waiting time for the performance at the start of the jackpot. In this case, in the process of step S312, in response to the fact that the game control process timer value does not match the predetermined waiting time elapsing determination value (for example, "0", etc.), it is determined that the effect is waiting for the start of the big hit. , it may be determined that it is not in standby for the performance at the start of the big win in response to the coincidence.

At step 042 AKS022, if it is waiting for the jackpot start effect, step 042A
KS022; Yes), for example, after updating the game control process timer value by subtracting 1 (step 042AKS023), the big hit opening pre-processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not on standby for the jackpot start effect at step 042, AKS022 (step 04
2AKS022; No), clear the jackpot start flag (step 042A
KS024), and clear the big winning gate opening number counter (step 042AKS025)
, read the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102 (step 042AK
S026), set the release control pattern corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value. In the characteristic part 042AK of the present embodiment, a common open control pattern is set regardless of the jackpot type. An opening control pattern different from the type may be set. In addition, even if it is a "probability variation" or "non-probability variation" jackpot type, for example, it is set to a different open control pattern depending on the jackpot type of "probability variation 1" and "probability variation 2", etc. Different opening control according to the jackpot type May be set in a pattern.

After the processing of step 042AKS026 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is waiting (waiting for the next opening) until the opening of the big winning opening in the next round (step 042AK).
S027). As an example, in the process of step 042AKS027, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the next open standby end determination value, and if it does not match, it is determined that the next open standby is in progress. If so, it can be determined that it is not waiting for the next opening. If it is waiting for the next opening at step 042AKS027 (step 042AKS02
7; Yes), go to step 042AKS023 and update the game control process timer value. It should be noted that the game control process timer value to be updated in step 042AKS023,
This is the time set as the waiting time at the start of the jackpot at step 042AKS002 shown in FIG. 10-2, or the time set as the interval time between rounds in step S116 of FIG. 6 after opening the jackpot.

If it is determined that the next opening is not in progress at step 042AKS027 (step 042AKS027; No), the big winning hole is opened according to the set opening control pattern and the count value of the big winning hole opening number counter. (Step 04
2AKS028). As an example, in the processing of step 042AKS028, a timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the large winning opening opening time is set in the game control process timer, etc., and the special variable winning ball device 7 forms a large winning prize. A special winning opening opening time is set as the upper limit of the time during which the opening is kept open. In addition, for example, when a solenoid drive signal to a predetermined large winning opening door solenoid is started to be output via a predetermined solenoid circuit, the large winning opening door solenoid for opening the large winning opening is turned on. state is set.

At this time, for example, the count value of the large winning opening opening number counter is "1" to "15
, a timer initial value corresponding to 29.5 seconds as the opening time of the big winning opening is set in the game control process timer.

Then, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a designation command during opening of the big winning opening to the effect control board 12 (step 042AKS029). Step 042AKS029
After executing the process, the count value of the number of times the big winning opening is opened is updated by adding 1 (step 042AKS030), and the value of the special figure process flag is set to "5", which is the value corresponding to the big hit opening process. (step 042AKS031), the big winning opening pre-opening process is terminated.

FIG. 10-4 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 6 as the process during jackpot opening. In the jackpot open process shown in Figure 10-4, CP
U103 first determines whether or not the game ball has entered the big winning opening by determining whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on (step 042AKS).
041). At step 042AKS041, if there is no winning of the game ball into the big winning hole (step 042AKS041; No), the process proceeds to step 042AKS044.

On the other hand, at step 042AKS041, if there is a winning of the game ball to the big winning opening (
Step 042 (AKS041; Yes), the CPU 103 updates the winning number count value by adding 1, and transmits a winning designation command indicating that the game ball has entered the big winning hole from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. (Step 042 AKS042
). Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the updated winning prize number count value has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step 042AKS043). If the winning number count value does not reach the predetermined number (step 042AKS043; No), after the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 (step 042AKS044), for example, the game control process timer value corresponds to 29.5 seconds. It is determined whether or not 29.5 seconds have passed since the opening of the big prize opening, depending on whether or not the timer value matches (step 042AKS045).
. At this time, if 29.5 seconds have not elapsed (step 042AKS045; No)
, the processing during the opening of the big prize winning opening is terminated as it is.

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

After executing the process of step 042AKS047, settings are made for transmitting a designated command after opening the big winning opening to the effect control board 12 (step 042AKS0
48), after updating the value of the special figure process flag to "6" which is the value corresponding to the big winning opening post-opening process (step 042AKS049), the process during big win opening is ended.

In this way, special symbol stop processing shown in Figure 10-2, big hit opening pre-processing shown in Figure 10-3, big hit opening process shown in Figure 10-4, etc. (including jackpot opening post-processing, jackpot end processing, etc.) is executed, the transmission setting of various effect control commands such as a winning start designation command, a large winning mouth opening designation command, a winning designation command, and a large winning mouth opening designation command is performed. Then, the command control process of step S27 in FIG. 5 is executed, and the effect control command set for transmission is transmitted to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12, so that the effect control board 12 side , timings such as the start of the big win, the opening (start of the round) and closing (end of the round) of the big win, the winning of the big win and the end of the big win.

FIG. 10-5 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing performed in the big hit effect processing in step S176 of FIG. 9 as various display processing. In the various display processes shown in FIG. 10-5, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a hit end designation command is received (step 042AKS051). The pertinent end designation command is step S1 in FIG.
A command sent from the main board 11 side when it is determined that the number of executions of rounds in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit number of executions in the 16 jackpot opening post-processing, This is a command for ending the production during the big hit and executing the ending production.

If it is determined that the hit end designation command has not been received (step 042AKS051
;No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the nR-th was started (step 042AKS052). Note that n is a variable indicating the number of rounds, and its initial value is "1" and is incremented one by one in the process of step 042AKS066, which will be described later, and is cleared to "1" in step 042AKS068.
The predetermined period is 0.6 seconds, which is set as a timer value at the start of the round game. When the timer value becomes "0", it may be determined that the predetermined period has passed since the nR-th round started. More specifically, from the side of the main board 11 in response to the fact that the large winning opening is completely open (detection that the large winning opening door has moved to the position where it is completely open) A designated command during the opening of the big winning opening is transmitted, and counting of a timer value for a predetermined period may be started from the timing when the command is received.

In addition, in the characterizing part 042AK of the present embodiment, as will be described later, after a predetermined period of time has passed since the round game of the first round is started, the obtained number display indicating the number of obtained balls and the round indicating the number of rounds are displayed. display is performed. On the side of the performance control board 12, during the period from the big win to the end (the period from the fanfare to the ending), every time a winning designation command indicating that a game ball has won a prize in the big winning opening is received, the winning number is obtained. is continuously added by 15. On the effect control board 12 side, when the winning designation command is received,
First, it is necessary to perform a series of processes of analyzing the command, adding the winning number, and displaying the added winning number. Therefore, if the predetermined period is too short, the series of processes will not be completed in time for the wins from the start of the first round game until the predetermined period elapses, and "0000" will be displayed as the number of wins. , the process of displaying "0015" may not keep up with the process of displaying "0015" despite winning ("0000" is displayed and then "0015" is displayed, giving the player a sense of discomfort). Therefore, in the characterizing part 042AK of the present embodiment, 0.6 seconds is provided as a predetermined period, and when the game ball existing in the upper part of the big winning opening at the opening timing wins from the opening until the number of rounds is displayed In addition, a period is secured in which "0015" is directly displayed without "0000" being displayed as the display of the number of acquisitions. On the other hand, in the characterizing portion 042AK of the present embodiment, the predetermined period is set to 0.6 seconds, which is the same as the firing interval in the case of continuous firing. Taking this into consideration, the time interval required for the continuously shot game balls to enter the big winning opening is the shooting interval. Therefore, the number of winnings in the big winning opening is one after the opening of the big winning opening until the number of wins is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to an increase in the winning number display at the timing when the round number display is started due to an increase in the winning number in the state before the winning number display and the round number display are performed. can do. Characteristic part 04 of the present embodiment
Although the predetermined period in 2AK is 0.6 seconds, which is the same as the firing interval, the predetermined period is 0.
. It is not limited to 6 seconds and may be changed as appropriate.

When it is determined that the predetermined period has not passed since the start of the nR (step 042AK
S052; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not n=1, that is, whether or not it is the first round (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 1 is sequentially added in the processing of step 042AKS066.
At 68, it is cleared to "1". In the process of step 042AKS053, it is determined whether or not n=1 by checking the value of n.

If it is determined that n = 1 (step 042AKS053; Yes), C for effect control
The PU 120 performs a right-handed performance to suggest that the player should hit to the right, and also performs operation control of a fanfare performance to suggest that the player is in a jackpot game state (step 0).
42AKS054). On the other hand, if it is determined that n≠1 (step 042AKS053
; No), the effect control CPU 120 displays the number of rounds corresponding to the n-1R and displays the number of wins, and controls the operation of the effect during the big hit of the n-1R (step 0).
42AKS055). In the process of step 042AKS055, for example, when n=2,
Round display indicating that it is the first round and the number of wins are displayed, and operation control during the big win corresponding to the first round is performed. In the processing of step 042AKS055,
As the effect during the big win, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5, the game effect lamp 9 is illuminated in a pattern corresponding to the effect during the big win, and predetermined music and voice are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. I wish I could. The light emission pattern of the game effect lamp 9 during the big win effect may be set in advance.

After executing the process of step 042AKS054 or step 042AKS055,
The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a winning designation command has been received, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the big winning opening (step 042AKS056). In addition, in the process of step 042AKS056, the prize winning is determined for a predetermined period from the start of the nR. If the winning designation command has not been received (step 042AKS056; No
), the effect control CPU 120 ends the various display processes.

When the winning designation command is received, that is, when there is a winning to the big winning opening within a predetermined period from the start of the nR (step 042AKS056; Yes), the effect control CPU
120 adds "15" to the count value of the number of winning balls (step 042AKS057)
. It should be noted that the count value of the number of winning balls is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 with an initial value of "0".
"15" is added by the processing of KS063. The number of acquired balls is continuously counted during the so-called continuous game, and is cleared to "0" at the timing when the time-saving control ends without the variable display result becoming a "jackpot", that is, at the end timing of the continuous game. . Step 042AKS
After executing the process of 057, the effect control CPU 120 emits light from the attacker lamp 9c and outputs a winning sound corresponding to the winning (step 042AKS058). Note that the light emission of the attacker lamp 9c in the process of step 042AKS058 (step 0
42AKS064) emits light in a mode (a mode for notifying that a prize has been won) that is greater than the number of times of light emission per unit time of the game effect lamps 9 other than the attacker lamp 9c that emits light during the jackpot effect. Therefore, it becomes easy to visually recognize that the game ball has entered the big winning hole, and the game amusement can be improved. Regarding the light emission of the attacker lamp 9c, the number of times of light emission per unit time at the time of winning may be larger than that at the time of the jackpot effect. In addition, when a game ball wins in the big winning hole, regardless of whether or not the winning is within a predetermined period, in addition to lighting the attacker lamp 9c, a winning sound is output. Therefore, it is easy to recognize that the game ball has entered the big winning slot, and the game amusement can be improved.

After executing the process of step 042AKS058, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not n=1 in the same manner as step 042AKS053, that is, the first round (first R
) (step 042AKS059). If n=1, that is, if it is the first round (step 042AKS059; Yes), various display processes are terminated. On the other hand, if n≠1, that is, if it is not the first round (step 042
AKS059; No), display the count value of the acquired number of balls added at step 042AKS057 (display the acquired number), and after updating and displaying the acquired number (step 042AKS0
60), and various display processes are terminated. It should be noted that in the characterizing part 042AK of the present embodiment, step 042AKS
Instead of displaying the count value of the number of winning balls added at 057 as it is, Figure 10-1
As shown in 2(a-23), a count-up display (announcement display indicating that the number of wins is increasing) is performed, and then the number of wins is displayed. Therefore, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the increase in the number of winning balls, and the interest in the game can be improved.

If it is determined that a predetermined period has elapsed since starting the nR in step 042AKS052 of FIG. 10-5 (step 042AKS052; Yes), the effect control CPU 12
0 displays the number of rounds corresponding to the nR and the number of acquisitions, and
(step 042AKS061). If n=1, that is, if it is the first round, the display of the number of rounds and the number of acquisitions is performed for the first time in step 042AKS061. In this case, if there is a win before the lapse of the predetermined period, the number of wins is updated and displayed at step 042AKS061. Specifically, when the game ball enters the big winning hole before the predetermined period elapses, the winning number is incremented by "15" at step 042AKS057. ) as shown in Figure 1
As shown in 0-11 (a-21), a display of the number of wins (display of "0015") different from the predetermined display (as a specific display) indicating that the number of wins has not increased in the current big win is displayed. (If it is during consecutive games, the number obtained at the time of the previous big win plus "15" may be displayed after the count-up). On the other hand, if the game ball has not entered the big winning opening before the predetermined period has elapsed,
Since the number of acquisitions remains "0" and the number of acquisitions has not increased in this big hit, Fig. 10
-11 (a-22), as a predetermined display, display the number of acquisitions (display of "0000") indicating that the number of acquisitions has not increased It is sufficient to display the numbers as they are). In addition to "0000", the number of acquisitions (predetermined display) indicating that the number of acquisitions has not increased may be a display other than a number, such as "----" or "not increased". You may do so. Further, in step 042AKS061, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 as an effect during the big win, and the game effect lamp 9 is illuminated in a pattern corresponding to the effect during the big win, and predetermined music and voice are emitted from the speakers 8L and 8R. It suffices if an effect of outputting The light emission pattern of the game effect lamp 9 during the big win effect may be set in advance. In this way, during a predetermined period after the big winning hole is opened, that is, in a situation where the winning number is not displayed, the attacker lamp 9c only lights up when the game ball enters the big winning hole. However, in a situation where the number of acquisitions after the lapse of the predetermined period is displayed, the effect lamp 9 provided on the multi-game machine frame 3 and the effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 are alternately displayed. , and the production effect lamp 9 emits more light than during the predetermined period. Therefore, since the specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decline in the interest in the game without giving the player a sense of unease. The production can be livened up and the amusement of the game can be improved. In addition, since the performance effect lamp 9 is lighted at the same timing as the execution timing of the performance during the big win, the performance can be livened up at once at the timing when the performance during the big win is executed, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

After executing the process of step 042AKS061, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning designation command is received, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the big winning hole (
step 042AKS062). When the winning designation command is received, that is, when there is a winning to the big winning opening (step 042AKS062; Yes), effect control CPU 120
adds "15" to the count value of the number of winning balls (step 042AKS063), lights up the attacking playing cards 9c, outputs a winning sound corresponding to the winning, and displays the count up (the number of winnings increases). (notification display) is performed, and then the obtained number update display for displaying the obtained number is performed (step 042AKS064).

After executing the processing of step 042AKS064, or step 042AKS062
When the winning designation command is not received (step 042AKS062; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the n+1R, which is the next round of the nR, has started (step 042AKS065). At step 042AKS065, for example, it may be determined by whether or not a special winning opening open specification command indicating the start of the (n+1)th R is received from the main board 11 side. If the n+1R has not started, that is, if the command for specifying during the opening of the big winning opening is not received and the nR remains (step 042AKS065; No
), the effect control CPU 120 ends the various display processes. On the other hand, if the n+1R starts, that is, if the command for specifying the opening of the big winning opening indicating the start of the n+1R is received (step 042AKS065; Yes), add "1" to n (step 04
2AKS066) End various display processes. For example, if n=1, ie the first round, then n=2 at step 042AKS066. Although n=2 and it is the second round, steps 042AKS052 and 053 are executed until the predetermined period elapses.
At step 042AKS055, the round display corresponding to the first round, which is the n-1R, is performed, and after a predetermined period of time, the round display corresponding to the second round, which is the nR, is performed ( (displayed in the process of step 042AKS061 after it is determined as Yes in step 042AKS052).

If it is determined at step 042AKS051 that the hit end designation command has been received (step 042AKS051; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the end of the big hit effect corresponding to the round in order to perform the ending effect (step 042AKS067), clear n to 1 (step 042AKS068), and terminate various display processes.

Next, display timings such as the display of the number of rounds and the display of the number of acquisitions and an example of the effect operation are shown in Fig. 10-
6 to 10 to 14, a specific description will be given. Note that the illustrated example shows a case of a so-called initial win (first big win) instead of a consecutive game.

FIG. 10-6 is a timing chart showing the opening timing of the big prize pool, the timing of various displays, and the like. 10-7 to 10-14 are diagrams showing an example of effect operation display, the opening/closing state of the big winning opening, and the lighting state of various lamps on the image display device 5. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 10-6 and 10-7 (a-1), when a combination of decorative symbols constituting a big win is stopped and displayed, a big win game state is entered. At this stage, as shown in FIG. 10-7(b-1), the big winning opening is closed. In addition, in order to notify the player of the big hit, the
), a main lamp 9a, a frame lamp 9b, an attacker lamp 9c, a movable body lamp 9d, speaker lamps 9eL and 9eR, a display device lower lamp 9f, and a general winning opening neighborhood lamp 9
Various production effect lamps 9 such as g are turned on. In the illustrated example, the upper stage is the effect lamp 9 provided on the game machine frame 3 and the lower stage is the effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 .

When the jackpot hits, as shown in FIG. 10-6, during the period until the predetermined period of the first round ends, a right-handed performance and a fanfare performance are performed to inform the player that the player should hit right (FIG. 10-6). 5 step 042AKS054). In addition, the first from the big hit shown in Figure 10-6
The period until the start of R is a period sufficiently longer than the predetermined period. Specifically, first, FIG.
A fanfare effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in -7(a-2), and all the effect lamps 9 are turned off once as shown in FIG. 10-7(c-2). do. Then, the performance effect lamps 9 are lit in order from the lower left side to the upper left side, the center portion, the upper right side, and the lower right side, and a right-handed performance is performed by displaying "Right-handed" in a large size on the image display device. It should be noted that the small right-handed display displayed in the upper right portion of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 10-7(a-2) may be displayed continuously during the jackpot game state.

Specifically, in the right-handed effect, as shown in FIGS. Display continues. Therefore, the lighting order of the effect lamps 9 will be described below. When the right-handed effect is started, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (c-3), the general winning opening vicinity lamp 9g provided at the lower left of the game area is first lit, followed by FIG. 10-7 ( As shown in c-4), the lower left lamp 9bL1, which is the lower left frame lamp 9, lights up. Figure 10-7 (c
-5), of the display device lower lamps 9f provided below the image display device 5 on the game board 2, the left display device lower lamp 9fL lights up, and then FIG. 10-7 (c-6).
), the upper left lamp 9bL2, which is the frame lamp 9 in the upper left part, lights up, and FIG.
As shown in (c-7), the speaker lamp 9eL corresponding to the speaker 8L portion lights up.
In this way, the performance effect lamps 9 are lit in order from the lower left side of the pachinko game machine 1 toward the upper left side. As shown in FIG. 10-8(b-7), since the big winning hole is in a closed state, the launched game medium does not enter the big winning hole at this stage. Figure 10-
The example shown in 8(b-7) shows an example in which the launched game ball passes through the second path in the upper portion of the big winning opening door and is led to the discharge path.

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (c-10), the speaker lamp 9eR corresponding to the speaker 8R portion lights up, and then as shown in FIG. 10-8 (c-11), the frame lamp in the upper right portion 9, the upper right lamp 9bR2 lights up, and as shown in FIG. 10-8 (c-12), the game board 2
Of the display device lower lamps 9f provided below the image display device 5, the right display device lower lamp 9fR lights up. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (c-13), the lower right lamp 9bR1, which is the frame lamp 9 in the lower right part, lights up, and the attacker lamp 9c provided near the special variable winning ball device 7 lights up. do. In this way, the performance effect lamps 9 are lit in order from the upper right side of the pachinko game machine 1 toward the lower right side. As a result, the performance effect lamps 9 are lit in order from the lower left side to the upper left side, the center portion, and then the upper right side to the lower right side of the pachinko game machine 1, so that the player hits right on the performance effect lamps 9. A right-handed production that suggests will be performed. In this example, both the effect lamp 9 provided on the game machine frame 3 and the effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 are used to suggest a right-hand shot. may be In addition, only the effect lamp 9 provided on the game machine frame 3 is lit from the lower left side to the center and to the lower right direction, and only the effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 is lit from the lower left side to the center and right. Both of them may be lit simultaneously or with a time lag, such as lighting in the downward direction.

After the right hitting effect on the effect lamp 9 is completed, all the effect lamps 9 are extinguished as shown in FIG. 10-9 (c-15). Note that, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (a-15), the display of hitting to the right on the image display device 5 continues (the effect of hitting to the right is being executed).

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-6, when it is time to open the big winning hole, the 1st R is started, and the big winning hole is opened as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-16). At this stage, Figure 1
As shown in 0-10 (a-16), the right-handed display on the image display device 5 is continuously performed, and until a predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (c-16), all The dramatic effect lamp 9 remains extinguished (the same applies to FIGS. 10-10 (a-19) and (c-19)). Even if all the effect lamps 9 are not turned off, any one of the indicators such as luminous intensity, brightness, and illuminance may be set lower than usual. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-16), even after the big winning opening is opened, until a predetermined period elapses, the
As shown in (c-3) to FIG. 10-9 (c-13), the effect lamp 9 may be turned on sequentially to suggest right-handed hitting. In this case, the lighting speed of each effect lamp may be made faster than before the opening of the big prize opening (the lighting period may be shortened and the transition speed may be made faster). Also, when the production effect lamp 9 is sequentially lit after the big winning hole is opened to suggest a right-hand shot,
After the attacker lamp 9c, which is to be lit last, is turned on, it may be turned on without being turned off as shown in FIG. 10-9 (c-15). According to this, it is possible to make the player aware that the big winning opening is in the open state.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-17), when the big winning opening is completely opened, a count of 0.6 seconds is started as a predetermined period corresponding to the first R, and FIG. (b-
As shown in 18), when the game ball wins the big prize hole, the game ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a prize designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side. Before the 1st R is started (before the big winning hole is opened), the game ball launched by performing the right-handed effect (game ball hit early) also has the big winning hole open. If it exists in the upper part of the big winning opening at the timing, it is possible to win within a predetermined period corresponding to the 1st round. On the side of the effect control board 12, step 042AKS0 in FIG. 10-5
10-10 (b-18), the winning sound is output as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-18) by the process of 58, and the attacker lamp is output in a manner notifying the winning as shown in FIG. 10-10 (c-18). 9c lights up. In addition, as described above, the light emission of the attacker lamp 9c is performed in a manner that is more than the number of times of light emission per unit time of the game effect lamps 9 other than the attacker lamp 9c, which emits light during the jackpot middle effect, for example. In the example shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-18), the launched game ball passes through the first path, which is the path in the direction of the big winning opening, and is guided to the winning path provided with the count switch 23. example. In addition, the special variable winning ball device 7 is configured so that the time until the game ball present at the big winning opening door portion is detected by the count switch 23 is 0.6 seconds or less, which is a predetermined period. Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball existing above the big winning hole is detected by the count switch 23 within a predetermined period after the opening of the big winning hole, and the decrease in the interest in the game can be prevented without making the player feel uneasy. can be prevented.

After the game ball enters the big winning opening as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-18), or
Time passes without winning from the state shown in -10 (b-17), Figure 10-10 (a-19)
, (b-19) and (c-19) when a predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. Step 042AKS in FIG.
061 processing is executed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-18), when the game ball enters the big winning opening before the predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (a-20), the second The number of rounds of "1R" indicating that it is one round is displayed, and a count-up display is also performed.
Also, at the same timing as these displays, as a jackpot production (1st R production), Fig. 10-
As shown in 11 (a-20), a decorative pattern constituting a big hit is displayed or "BOUNUS" is displayed.
, and characters are displayed. The decorative patterns that make up the big hit displayed as the production during the jackpot (production during the 1st R) and the display of “during BOUNUS” are not shown (the same applies to FIGS. 10 to 20 described later). It is displayed in a manner suggesting that the ball should be hit to the right as shown at 10-21. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10-21 (A-1), a fanfare or right-handed effect is performed, and after a predetermined period of time has passed since the big winning opening is opened, the effect during the big win is shown in FIG. 10-21. As shown in (A-2), a symbol "7", which is a decorative symbol that constitutes a big win, is displayed facing the front, and is displayed above "B" in the display of "BOUNUS". A star image is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 10-21 (A-3), the pattern of "7", which is the decorative pattern that constitutes the big win, is tilted toward the back right.
A star-shaped image shifts to the upper part of "O" in the display of "BOUNUS". Figure 10
As shown in -21 (A-4), the symbol "7", which is a decorative symbol that constitutes a big win, faces the front, and a star-shaped image is displayed above "N" in the "BOUNUS" display. Transition. After that, as shown in FIG. 10-21 (A-5), the symbol "7", which is the decorative symbol that constitutes the big win, is tilted toward the back left. , a star-shaped image shifts to the top of . Then, as shown in FIG. 10-21 (A-6), the pattern "7", which is the decorative pattern that constitutes the big win, faces the front, and a star is placed above "S" in the display of "BOUNUS". The shape image shifts and returns to FIG. 10-21 (A-2). In this way, during the big win production, the decoration patterns that constitute the big win are moved in the right back direction, the front, and the left back direction,
A star-shaped image is shifted to the right from the characters on the left side of the display of "BOUNUS", suggesting to the player that he should hit to the right. The action display of decorative patterns and the transitional display of star-shaped images that constitute a big win are called effect displays. It includes indications such as turning to the right. That is, the effect display may be displayed in a manner suggesting right-handed hitting. According to this, the effect display suggests that the player should hit the ball to the right, making it easier to recognize the hitting to the right.

In addition, during the big-hit production, the production effect lamp 9 is lit according to a light emission pattern preset according to the big-hit production, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (c-20). In this example, a light emission pattern is set in which the effect lamps 9 provided on the game machine frame 3 and the effect lamps 9 provided on the game board 2 are alternately lit. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-11 (a-21), "0015" is displayed as the acquired number display. In this way, until the big winning opening is opened and a predetermined period of time has passed, FIG. 10-9 (c-
16) to (c-19), the production effect lamp 9 is not illuminated, and FIG.
-20) and (c-22), after the display of the number of acquisitions after the lapse of the predetermined period is displayed, the effect lamp 9 is illuminated. Therefore, it is possible to encourage the player to suppress the rapid shooting and promote the firing timing.

On the other hand, if a predetermined period of time has passed without the game ball entering the big winning hole, the
As shown in a-22), "
0000” is displayed. In addition, the point that the number of rounds of "1R" indicating that it is one round is displayed, and the decoration pattern that constitutes the big hit is displayed as a production during the big hit (production during the 1st R), the display of "During BOUNUS", and The point that the character is displayed and the point that the effect lamp 9 is lit according to the predetermined light emission pattern according to the effect during the big win are common regardless of whether the prize is won or not.

Next, as time passes, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (b-23), 10
When the second game ball wins the big winning hole, the upper limit period for opening the big winning hole is reached. In addition, along with the winning, the process of step 042AKS064 shown in FIG. 10-5 is executed, and the count-up display is performed as shown in FIG. 10-12 (a-23).
As shown in (a-24), the acquisition number display of "0150" is performed. In addition, along with the winning, a winning sound is output as shown in FIG. ), the attacker lamp 9c lights up in a manner notifying that a prize has been won. Incidentally, the upper limit period for which the big winning opening can be opened is a sufficient period even if it is counted from the elapse of the predetermined period for the winning of 10 game balls. Specifically, the upper limit period is 29.5 seconds after opening, and is 28.9 seconds even after the predetermined period has elapsed. Since the continuous firing interval is 0.6 seconds, 1
It is a period in which zero prizes can be won. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of security because a sufficient amount of time is guaranteed for winning a prize.

When the 10th game ball wins the big prize hole in the 1st R, the maximum period in which the big prize hole can be opened is reached, so the big prize hole is opened as shown in FIG. controlled to be closed. After that, the period until the second R shown in FIG. 10-6 is started,
As shown in FIG. 10-12 (b-25), the big winning opening is controlled to be completely closed. on the other hand,
Until the predetermined period of the second R elapses (until the predetermined period elapses after n=2), as shown in FIG. 10-12 (a-25), the number of rounds corresponding to the first R is displayed, and The middle effect is continuously performed (the display of the number of winnings is updated according to the winning), and FIG. 10-12
As shown in (c-25), the performance effect lamp 9 lights up corresponding to the performance during the big win.

In the 1st round, when the 10th game ball enters the big winning hole and the upper limit period is reached, the big winning hole is controlled to be closed. There is a case where a so-called over-winning in which the ball enters the big winning opening following the 10th game ball may occur. Even in the case of over-winning, the count-up display is performed as shown in FIG. In this case, after the count-up display and win count display corresponding to the tenth win, the count-up display and win count display corresponding to the over win are performed continuously, but FIG. 10-12 (b-25). As shown in , the count-up display and winning number display corresponding to the over-winning are completed within a period from when the big winning port is completely closed until it becomes an open state corresponding to the 2nd R. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that an over-win has occurred in the 1st round, and the game interest can be improved. In addition, since the update of the display of the number of acquisitions in the opening corresponding to the first round does not overlap with the display of the number of acquisitions in the opening corresponding to the second round, it is possible to determine whether the winning corresponds to the opening of the round. easier. Also, the winning sound corresponding to the over winning may be a sound different from the normal winning sound (over winning sound). In this case, when the count value exceeds the upper limit of "10", the over-winning sound may be output. Also, the attacker lamp 9c may emit light in a mode corresponding to an over-win, which is different from light emission in a normal winning mode.

Then, corresponding to the second round, as shown in FIG. 10-6, the timing comes when the big winning opening is opened again, and as shown in FIG. 10-13 (b-26), the big winning opening is opened again. controlled to be At this time, Yes at step 042AKS065 in FIG.
It is determined, that is, the designated command during the opening of the big winning opening indicating the start of the n+1R is received,
042AKS066 is executed so that n=2. At this stage, Figure 10-5
10-13 (a-26) and (
As shown in c-26), an effect during the jackpot corresponding to the 1st R and a display of the number of rounds are performed (
See also Figure 10-6).

Next, as shown in FIG. 10-13 (b-27), when the big winning hole is completely opened and the game ball enters the big winning hole, unlike the first R, the step of FIG. 10-5 042AK
In the processing of S060, a count-up display is performed as shown in FIG. 10-13 (a-27), and the acquisition number display of "0165" is performed as shown in FIG. 10-13 (a-28). In addition, along with the winning, a winning sound is output as shown in FIG. ), the attacker lamp 9c lights up. In this way, in rounds other than the 1st round, even if the prize is won during a predetermined period, the winning number is updated and displayed during the predetermined period. Then, when the second R predetermined period elapses, the process of step 042AKS061 in FIG. 10-5 is executed.
As shown in 0-14 (a-30), the round number display of "2R" indicating that it is the second round is performed, and the effect during the big hit corresponding to the second R 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. Further, the display of "1R" is continuously displayed until the second R predetermined period elapses. In addition, in the characteristic part 042AK of this embodiment, an example is shown in which a common jackpot production is executed regardless of the number of rounds (the same applies to lighting control of the production effect lamp 9), but it is executed in each round. The performance during the jackpot to be played may be varied. The lighting of the production effect lamp 9 is the same. In this way, since the big winning hole is opened before the number of rounds indicating that it is the second round is displayed, the game balls of the player who has been continuously shot from the first round can be released at an early stage. You can win a prize in the big prize mouth. Therefore, in each round of a plurality of round games, it is possible to increase the possibility that the continuously shot game balls will win the big winning opening opened earlier than the round display.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 10-13 (a-26), (b-26), and (c-26), the second R
The opening of the big winning opening is controlled in response to FIG. 10-13 (a-29), (b-29), (c-
29), when a predetermined period of time elapses without the game ball winning after the big winning hole is completely opened, FIGS. As shown in 31), the number of wins acquired in the 1st R is displayed as it is. Thereafter, similar processing is performed up to the predetermined final round, and when it is determined that the winning end designation command is received in step 042AKS051 of FIG. Set to terminate. In this way, from the second round onwards, if no prize is won within the predetermined period, the display of the number of wins displayed in the previous round continues to be displayed, while if the prize is won during the predetermined period , the number of obtained balls is added to the display of the number of obtained balls displayed in the previous round and displayed. Therefore, even after the second round, it is possible to easily recognize the winning of the big winning slot.

In addition, for example, in the final round, when the 10th game ball wins the big winning hole and reaches the upper limit period, the big winning hole is controlled to be closed, but at this time, the 11th game ball As shown in FIGS. 10-15, the big win game state may end while the ball is caught in the special variable winning ball device 7 (more specifically, between the big winning door and the glass door frame 3a). . In this case, at the start of the 1st R in the case of the next big hit (when the big winning opening corresponding to the 1st R is opened)
Then, the game ball wins the big prize hole, and the game ball wins during the predetermined period of the 1st R. Also in this case, as shown in FIG.
-11 As shown in (a-20) and (a-21), after performing the count-up display, "0015" may be displayed as the acquired number display. Also, in such a case, there is a possibility that the launched game ball will win a prize during the predetermined period (possibility that the second ball will win a prize). As shown in a-20) and (a-21), after the count-up display is performed, "0030" may be directly displayed as the acquired number display without displaying "0000" or "0015". According to this, it is possible to provide the player with a sense of surprise, and to improve the amusement of the game.

As described above, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the characteristic part 042AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

The effect 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 is started with the big winning opening opened. Then, if the game ball does not enter the big winning slot within a predetermined period after the start of the first round, a predetermined display indicating that the winning number has not increased is performed after the predetermined period. When a game ball wins a prize in a big winning hole within a predetermined period after the start of one round, the obtained number is displayed as a specific display different from the predetermined display after the predetermined period. According to this, since a specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without making the player feel uneasy.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120, when the game ball wins the big prize hole within a predetermined period after the start of the first round, directly specifies without displaying the winning number of "0000" as a predetermined display. Display the acquisition number display of "0015" as a display. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused and to prevent the decline in the interest in the game.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs count-up display as a notification display that the number of winnings increases when the game ball enters the big winning hole within a predetermined period after the start of the first round. , display the acquired number display of "0015" as a specific display. According to this, it is possible to easily recognize that there is a prize and the number of wins increases.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 counts the timer value for a predetermined period from the timing of receiving the command for specifying during the opening of the large winning opening transmitted from the main board 11 in response to the opening of the large winning opening. is started, and the acquired number is displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. According to this, since the predetermined period is preferably counted and a specific display is performed when a prize is won within the predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game without making the player feel uneasy.

In addition, the pachinko game machine 1, by closing the large winning opening door, guides the launched game ball through the second route of the upper part of the large winning opening door to the discharge route, By opening the winning opening door, the shot game ball is led to the big winning opening through the first path and detected by the count switch 23. - 特許庁The special variable winning ball device 7 is configured so that the time until the game ball present at the big winning opening door portion is detected by the count switch 23 is 0.6 seconds or less, which is a predetermined period. . According to this, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game balls existing above the big winning hole are detected by the count switch 23 within a predetermined period after the opening of the big winning hole, and the game is interesting without giving the player a sense of unease. can be prevented from decreasing.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-6, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. The player is instructed to hit to the right by performing a performance. According to this, since the game area to be shot during the big win is suggested, the game method can be easily recognized and the game interest can be improved.

The open state of the big winning gate means that the big winning gate is in a completely open state, that is, the state where the big winning gate has moved to a position where it is completely open. In response to detecting that the game has moved to a completely open position, the main board 11 side transmits a designation command while the big winning hole is open. According to this, since the predetermined period is counted after the big winning opening is completely opened, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without making the player feel uneasy.

In addition, the game ball (fast-hit game ball) launched by performing the right-handed effect before the 1st R starts (before the big winning hole is opened) also has the big winning hole open. If it exists above the big winning opening at the timing, it is possible to win within a predetermined period corresponding to the 1st R, and the effect control CPU 120, when winning within the predetermined period, after the predetermined period, the specified Acquisition number display as display is performed. According to this, it is possible to prevent the game balls hit quickly from being wasted.

Also, for example, in the final round, when the 10th game ball wins the big winning hole and the upper limit period is reached, the big winning hole is controlled to be closed, but at this time, the 11th game ball As shown in FIGS. 10-15, the big win game state may end while the ball is caught in the special variable winning ball device 7 (more specifically, between the big winning door and the glass door frame 3a). . In this case, at the start of the 1st R in the case of the next big hit (when the big winning opening corresponding to the 1st R is opened)
Then, the game ball wins the big prize hole, and the game ball wins during the predetermined period of the 1st R, and the effect control CPU 120 displays the number of wins as a specific display after the predetermined period. . According to this, it is possible to prevent dissatisfaction felt by the player when an irregular event occurs.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120, during the period from the closed state to the open state of the big winning opening,
It is possible to execute a fanfare effect suggesting that a jackpot game state has been reached. and,
After the big winning opening is opened and a predetermined period has passed, the number of wins is displayed together with the number of rounds, and an effect during a big win corresponding to the round game can be executed. According to this, it is possible to sharpen the presentation and improve the amusement of the game.

Further, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. Figure 10
-10 (c-18), the attacker lamp 9c is turned on. Also, Figure 10-12
As shown in (b-23), even when a game ball wins in the big winning hole during a period other than the predetermined period, the attacker lamp 9c is lit as shown in FIG. 10-12 (c-23). According to this, since a specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without making the player feel uneasy, and the fact that the prize has been won within the predetermined period can be visually recognized. easier.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 controls the light emission of the attacker lamp 9c in the processing of step 042AKS058 in FIG. Light is emitted in a mode (a mode for notifying that a prize has been won) that is more than the number of times of light emission per time. According to this, it becomes easy to visually recognize that the game ball has entered the big winning hole, and the game interest can be improved.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (b-18), the effect control CPU 120, when a game ball enters the big winning opening during a predetermined period after the opening of the big winning opening, A winning sound corresponding to winning is output. Also, as shown in FIG. 10-12 (b-23), even when a game ball wins in the big winning hole outside the predetermined period, a winning sound corresponding to the winning is output. According to this, it becomes easy to recognize that the game ball has entered the big winning hole, and the game interest can be improved.

In addition, for the rounds after the first round, the effect control CPU 120 displays the number of rounds corresponding to the round in the processing of step 042AKS061 in FIG. 10-5 after a predetermined period after the start of the round. conduct. According to this, since a specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without giving the player a sense of unease, and in each round of a plurality of round games, It is possible to increase the possibility of winning the game balls continuously shot to the big winning hole opened earlier than the round display.

In addition, when the round game after the second round is performed, the effect control CPU 120, if the game medium does not enter the big winning opening within a predetermined period after the opening of the big winning opening, As shown in 10-14 (a-31), when the display of the number of wins displayed in the previous round game is continued to be displayed, and at the same time, the game medium wins the big prize slot within the predetermined period. , as shown in FIG. 10-14 (a-30), displays the number of winning balls awarded corresponding to the winning from the display of the number of winning displayed in the previous round game. According to this, even after the second round, it is possible to easily recognize the winning of the big winning opening.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs count-up display as shown in FIG. In this case, after the count-up display and win count display corresponding to the tenth win, the count-up display and win count display corresponding to the over win are performed continuously, but FIG. 10-12 (b-25). As shown in , the count-up display and winning number display corresponding to the over-winning are completed within a period from when the big winning port is completely closed until it becomes an open state corresponding to the 2nd R. According to this, the update of the winning number display at the time of one opening does not overlap with the update of the winning number display at the time of the next opening, so that it is easy to determine which opening corresponds to the win.

In addition, during a predetermined period after the big winning opening is opened, the effect control CPU 120, in a situation where the winning number is not displayed, as shown in FIG. 10-10 (c-18),
Although the attacker lamp 9c only lights up when the game ball enters the big winning hole, in a situation where the number of winnings after the predetermined period is displayed, for example, FIG. 10-11 (c-20)
and (c-21), the production effect lamp 9 provided in the multiple game machine frame 3 and the production effect lamp 9 provided in the game board 2 are alternately turned on, and the operation is performed more than during the predetermined period. A large number of production effect lamps 9 emit light. According to this, since a specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without giving the player a sense of unease, and the number of winnings after the predetermined period is displayed. It is possible to liven up the subsequent production and improve the amusement of the game.

10-6, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a right-handed effect and a fanfare effect before the start of the first round. 10-7 (c-3) to 10-9 (c-13), the production effect lamp 9 may be turned on sequentially to suggest right-handed hitting, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, For, for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-21), the multi-game machine frame 3
A performance effect lamp 9 provided on the board and a performance effect lamp 9 provided on the game board 2 are alternately lit. According to this, the production effect lamp 9 can be used to suggest hitting to the right. In addition, when the effect lamps 9 are sequentially lit after the big winning hole is opened to suggest hitting to the right, after the attacker lamp 9c that is lit last is lit, as shown in FIG. 10-9 (c-15). It is also possible to keep the lighting state as it is without extinguishing the light, thereby making the player aware that the big winning hole is in the open state.

Further, the upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened is a period sufficient for ten game balls to win even if counted after the predetermined period has elapsed. According to this, it is possible to give the player a sense of security because a sufficient amount of time is secured for winning a prize.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-22), the production effect lamp 9 is not illuminated, and the production effect lamp 9 is illuminated after the display of the number of acquisitions after a predetermined period of time has elapsed is displayed. Let According to this, it is possible to encourage the player to suppress the rapid shooting and promote the launch timing.

10-11 (c-20) and (c-22), the production control CPU 120 emits the production effect lamp 9 at the same timing as the execution timing of the production during the jackpot after the elapse of the predetermined period. Let According to this, the performance can be livened up at once at the timing when the performance during the big win is executed, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 10-21, the effect control CPU 120, at the timing when the number of wins is displayed, displays the effect display of transitional display of decorative symbols and star-shaped images that constitute the big win, suggesting hitting to the right. mode. According to this, the effect display suggests that the ball should be hit to the right, and the player can easily recognize that the ball should be hit to the right.

(Modified example of characteristic part 042AK)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10-9 (a-15), (b-15), and (c-15), the production effect lamps 9 turn on in order to suggest that the player should hit to the right. Although the example of turning off all the effect lamps 9 after the right-handed effect by the effect lamps 9 is completed, this is just an example. For example, Figure 10-9 (a-15), (b-15), (c-15)
10-16 (a-16A), (b-16A), and (c-16A) after the state shown in FIG. -16A))
10-16 (c-16A), the attacker lamp 9c provided near the special variable winning ball device 7 may be lit. According to this, it is possible for the player to easily visually recognize that the big winning opening is in the open state. The attacker lamp 9c may be lit continuously until a predetermined period elapses or during the open period.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the round display is updated 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". , "R" is continuously displayed from the first round, and the display of "1R" is continuously displayed until the predetermined period of the second R elapses, but this is just an example. be. For example, as shown in FIG. 10-17, at the end of the open state corresponding to the first round, that is, at the timing when the big winning hole is closed, the display of "1" out of the display of "1R" is erased. , "R" may be displayed only. Then, "2" may be displayed at the timing when the second R predetermined period has elapsed, and "2R" indicating the second round may be displayed. It should be noted that the same applies to the second and subsequent rounds. According to this, the end of each round can be visually recognized, and the game can be sharpened.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the maximum number of prizes to be won is 10 (maximum number of prizes to be won is 10), which is the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened. ,
It may be so arranged that if two coins are received during a predetermined period before the number of rounds is displayed, an over prize is won.
In this case, a sound different from the normal winning sound (over winning sound) may be output as the winning sound for the over winning during the predetermined period, and the attacker lamp 9c may also emit light in a manner indicating the occurrence of the over winning. .

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example of counting the number of game balls entering the big winning hole is shown for the display of the winning number. good too. Since the right-handed ball is hit during the big hit, the general winning hole for winning the prize is the general winning hole 10 provided above the variable winning ball device 6B. Figure 10-
Reference numeral 18 is a flow chart showing an example of various display processing in the case of counting winnings to the general winning opening 10 during the big win. Note that the description of the same parts as in FIG. 10-5 is omitted.

In the various display processes shown in FIGS. 10-18, when it is determined that the winning designation command has not been received at step 042AKS056 (step 042AKS056; No), a general winning indicating that the game ball has entered the general winning opening 10 It is determined whether or not the designated command has been received (step 042AKS081). Then, when the general winning designation command is received, that is, when there is a winning to the general winning opening 10 (step 042AKS081; Yes
), the effect control CPU 120 adds "3" to the count value of the number of winning balls (step 0
42AKS082). After executing the process of step 042AKS082, or when the general winning designation command is not received, that is, when there is no winning to the general winning opening 10 (step 042AKS081; No), the process of step 042AKS059 is performed. In addition, along with the winning of the general winning hole 10, a winning sound indicating that the game ball has won the general winning hole 10 (a winning sound different from the case of winning the big winning hole) may be output.

In addition, in the various display processes shown in FIGS. 10-18, when it is determined that the winning designation command has not been received at step 042AKS062 (step 042AKS062; No), it further indicates that the game ball has entered the general winning opening 10. It is determined whether or not a general winning designation command has been received (step 042AKS083). Then, when a general winning designation command is received, that is, when there is a winning to the general winning opening 10 (step 042AKS083;
Yes), the effect control CPU 120 adds "3" to the count value of the number of winning balls (step 042AKS083), and updates and displays the number of winning balls (step 042AKS085). When performing the acquired number update display in step 042 AKS085, the acquired number display is performed after performing the display of counting up (notifying display that the acquired number increases). After executing the processing of step 042AKS085, or when the general winning designation command is not received, that is, when there is no winning to the general winning opening 10 (step 042AKS083; N
o), the process moves to step 042AKS065. In addition, along with the winning of the general winning hole 10, a winning sound indicating that the game ball has won the general winning hole 10 (a winning sound different from the case of winning the big winning hole) may be output.

Next, regarding an example of the effect operation etc. when counting the winning to the general winning opening 10,
Reference is made to FIGS. 10-19 and 10-20. Figures 10-19 and 10-20
10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of effect operation display on the image display device 5, the opening/closing state of the big winning opening, and the lighting state of various lamps. (a-16), (b-16), (c-16) shown in Figure 10-19
), (a-17), (b-17), and (c-17) are shown in FIG. 10-10 (a-16),
Same as (b-16), (c-16), (a-17), (b-17) and (c-17). As shown in the figure, when the big winning opening is opened, a count of 0.6 seconds is started as a predetermined period. When the game ball enters the general winning hole 10, Figure 10-19 (a-18A), (b-
18A), it shifts to the state shown in (c-18A). And Figure 10-19 (b-18A
), after the game ball enters the general winning hole 10, or FIG. 10-19 (b-17)
From the state shown in FIG. 1, time passes without the game ball winning either the large winning opening or the general winning opening 10, and FIG.
0-19 (a-19A), (b-19A) and (c-19A) after a predetermined period of time, if the game ball has entered the general winning hole 10, FIG. 10-20 (a -20A)
, (b-20A), and (c-20A), and as shown in FIG. is displayed, and a count-up display is performed. In addition, at the same timing as these displays, as a production during the big hit (production during the 1st R), as shown in FIG. , and characters are displayed. During the big-hit production, as shown in FIG. 10-20 (c-20A), the production effect lamp 9 is lit according to a light emission pattern preset according to the big-hit production. And Figure 10-20 (
As shown in a-21A), "0003" is displayed as the acquired number display.

On the other hand, if a predetermined period has passed without the game ball winning the general winning opening 10, FIG.
As shown in 20(a-22A), "0000" is displayed as the display of the number of wins without performing the count-up display. In addition, the point that the number of rounds of "1R" indicating that it is one round is displayed, and the decoration pattern that constitutes the big hit is displayed as a production during the big hit (production during the 1st R), the display of "During BOUNUS", and The point that the character is displayed and the point that the effect lamp 9 is lit according to the light emission pattern preset according to the effect during the big win are common regardless of whether the prize is won or not.

Thus, even if the game ball wins the general winning opening 10 during the predetermined period after the large winning opening is opened at the start of the first round, the predetermined After the period has elapsed, "0
003” is displayed. Further, when no game ball wins in the general winning hole 10 during the predetermined period, "0000" is displayed as a predetermined display indicating that no prize ball has been awarded. Therefore, the winning number corresponding to the winning is also displayed for the game balls that have won the general winning hole 10 during the predetermined period, so that the player can be prevented from feeling uneasy.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 042AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic part 042AK is a gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state for the player, and display means (for example, the image display device 5). Directing effect control CPU 120 etc.) and variable winning means (for example, special variable winning ball device 7 etc.) that can be changed between a first state in which game media are easy to win and a second state in which game media are impossible or difficult to win. and control means capable of executing a round game a plurality of times in which the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state and then to the second state while being controlled to the advantageous state. (for example, a CPU 103 that performs a round game, etc.), and the display means is capable of displaying a given amount display relating to the given amount of game value given to the variable prize winning means by winning a game medium ( For example, displaying the number of wins, etc.), when the first round game out of a plurality of round games is performed, a predetermined period after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state After the lapse of time, the awarded amount is displayed (for example, in the first round, the winning number is displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the large winning opening is opened), and within the predetermined period of time, the game medium is displayed by the variable winning means. If no prize is won, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the game value has not been awarded is displayed as the display of the amount to be awarded after the predetermined period of time has elapsed (for example, "0000" is displayed as the display of the number of wins),
If the game medium wins the variable prize winning means within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the display of the awarded amount after the predetermined period (for example, "0015" is displayed as the display of the winning number). etc.).

According to such a configuration, since a specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without making the player feel uneasy.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, the display means displays the specific display without displaying the predetermined display when the game medium wins the variable prize winning means within the predetermined period. (For example, "0015" may be displayed instead of "0000").

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused and to prevent the decline in the interest in the game.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above, the display means provides the game value when a game medium wins the variable winning means within the predetermined period. After performing a count-up display indicating , a display corresponding to the game value given as the specific display is performed (for example, after performing a count-up display as a notification display that the number of acquisitions increases, "0015" , etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that there is a prize and the number of wins will increase.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, the display means
After the predetermined period of time after receiving the command indicating that the variable winning means has changed from the second state to the first state, the display of the awarded amount is started (for example, the It may be possible to start counting a timer value for a predetermined period from the timing of receiving the command for specifying during the opening of the big winning opening.

According to such a configuration, the predetermined period is preferably counted, and a specific display is performed when a prize is won within the predetermined period.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, the variable prize winning means is in the first state to lead the game medium to a prize winning path through a first path (for example, a large prize winning path). By opening the winning opening door, the fired game ball is led to the first path and leading to the big winning opening, etc.), and the second state is established to lead the game medium to the discharge path. Path forming means including 2 paths (for example, by closing the big winning gate door, the launched game ball is guided to the ejection path by passing through the second path in the upper part of the big winning gate door) and detection means (e.g., count switch 23, etc.) formed in the winning path for detecting the winning of the game medium, wherein the time from the path forming means to the detection means for the game medium is within the predetermined period. (For example, the special variable winning ball device 7 is configured so that the time until the game ball existing in the large winning opening door is detected by the count switch 23 is a predetermined period of 0.6 seconds or less. etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball existing above the big winning hole will be detected within a predetermined period after the opening of the big winning hole, so that the game can be enjoyed without giving the player a sense of unease. A decrease can be prevented.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, after being controlled to the advantageous state and before the variable winning means is in the first state, Performing an operation prompting display for promoting the operation (for example, during the period from the big win to the opening of the big prize opening, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (a-3), the game to indicate to the player that they should hit right).

According to such a configuration, since the operation to be performed during the advantageous state is suggested, the game method can be easily recognized and the game interest can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above, the first state is
The variable winning door included in the variable winning means is in a completely open state (for example, the open state of the big winning opening means that the big winning opening is in a completely open state, that is, the big winning opening door is open). It is a state of moving to a completely open position, and the big winning opening is opened from the side of the main board 11 in response to detecting that the big winning opening door has moved to the completely open position. medium designation command is sent).

According to such a configuration, since the predetermined period is counted after the big winning opening is completely opened, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the game without making the player feel uneasy.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above, the operation prompting display is performed before the first round game in the advantageous state is started. When the shot game medium wins the variable winning means, the specific display is displayed after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, a game ball shot by performing a right-handed effect before the first round is started). However, it is possible to win a prize at the timing when the big prize opening is opened, and if a prize is won within the predetermined period, the number of wins may be displayed as a specific display after the predetermined period.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game media shot before the start of the round game from being wasted.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above, in the final round game among the plurality of round games in the advantageous state, the variable winning means When changing from the first state to the second state, the advantageous state ends with the game medium sandwiched (for example, in the final round, the 11th game ball is a special variable winning ball as shown in FIGS. 10-15 Device 7 (more specifically, between the big winning door and the glass door frame 3a), the jackpot game state ends while being sandwiched, etc.), the first round game when controlled again to the advantageous state in the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state, and when the sandwiched game medium wins in the variable winning means, the specific display is displayed after the predetermined period of time has elapsed ( For example, the first
At the start of R, the game ball enters the big winning slot, and after a predetermined period of time, the winning number is displayed as a specific display, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent dissatisfaction felt by the player when an irregular event occurs.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above, the period until the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state after being controlled to the advantageous state , it is possible to execute a suggestive effect suggesting that the control is in the advantageous state (for example, during the period from the closed state to the open state of the big winning port, a fanfare effect suggesting that a big win game state has been executed) possible, etc.), along with the start of display of the given amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period, it is possible to execute a round game display capable of specifying the round game being executed and an effect during the round corresponding to the round game. (For example, after a predetermined period of time has passed after the big winning opening is opened, the number of wins is displayed together with the number of rounds, and it is possible to execute an effect during the big win corresponding to the round game).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to sharpen the presentation and improve the game interest.

(Explanation of means related to characteristic part 043AK)
Characteristic part 042AK includes the following characteristic part 043AK. (1) Characteristic portion 043AK
is a game machine (for example, pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state for the player, and a display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that instructs the display content to the image display device 5 etc.), a variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) that can change between a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium cannot or is difficult to win,
when the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state while being controlled to the advantageous state;
A control means (for example, CPU 103 for performing a round game) capable of executing a round game multiple times to change to the second state after changing to the state, and the display means sends the game medium to the variable winning means It is possible to display a given amount display related to the given amount of gaming value given by winning (for example, display the number of winnings, etc.), and when the first round game is performed out of a plurality of the round games 2, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the variable winning means has changed from the second state to the first state, the display of the awarded amount is displayed (for example, after the big winning opening is opened in the first round such as displaying the number of acquisitions after a predetermined period of time has elapsed),
If the game medium does not win the variable prize winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the game value is not given is displayed as the display of the amount to be given after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the number of wins). "0000" is displayed as a display), and if the game medium wins in the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the given amount display after the predetermined period. (For example, displaying "0015" as an acquisition number display), light emitting means (for example, effect effect lamp 9, etc.), and light emission control means (for example, effect control CPU 120, etc.) for controlling the light emitting means. The light emission control means is
When the game medium wins the variable prize-winning means after the predetermined period of time has passed, and when the game medium wins the variable prize-winning means before the predetermined period of time has passed, the lighting pattern corresponding to the winning of the game medium is used. Control the light emitting means (for example, when a game ball wins a prize in a large winning opening,
The attack lamp 9c is illuminated regardless of whether the prize is won within a predetermined period, etc.).

According to such a configuration, when a prize is won within the predetermined period, the specific display is performed, so that it is possible to prevent a decline in the interest in the game without giving the player a sense of unease, and also to prevent the player from losing interest in the game, even if the prize is won within the predetermined period. becomes easier to see.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, the light emitting means may be a specific light emitting means (for example, an attacker lamp 9c) positioned near the variable winning means that emits light when a game medium wins in the variable winning means. etc.), and a predetermined light emitting means other than the specific light emitting means (for example, the performance effect lamp 9 other than the attack lamp 9c). , The number of times of light emission per unit time is larger than the light emission of the predetermined light emission means (for example, the light emission of the attacker lamp 9c in the processing of step 042AKS058 (the same applies to step 042AKS064), and the game other than the attacker lamp 9c that emits light in the production during the jackpot The number of times of light emission of the effect lamp 9 per unit time is greater than the number of light emission (a form for notifying that the player has won a prize).

According to this configuration, it is easy to visually recognize that the game ball has entered the big winning hole, and the game interest can be improved.

(3) The gaming machine described in (1) or (2) further includes sound output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.), and the sound output means is activated when a game medium wins in the variable winning means. A winning sound corresponding to winning is output, and when the game medium wins in the variable winning means after the lapse of the predetermined period and when the game medium wins in the variable winning means before the lapse of the predetermined period, the winning A sound may be output (for example, when a game ball wins in the big winning hole, a winning sound may be output regardless of whether the winning is within a predetermined period).

According to this configuration, it is easy to recognize that the game ball has entered the big winning hole, and the game interest can be improved.

(Description of means related to characteristic part 044AK)
Characteristic portion 042AK includes the following characteristic portion 044AK. (1) Characteristic part 044AK
is a game machine (for example, pachinko game machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state for the player, and a display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that instructs the display content to the image display device 5 etc.), a variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) that can change between a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium cannot or is difficult to win,
Control means (for example, CPU 103 for performing a round game, etc.), and the display means can display a given amount display related to the given amount of game value given by winning the game medium to the variable winning means (for example, a winning number display, etc.), it is possible to display a round game display that can identify the round game being executed (for example, display the number of rounds, etc.),
When the first round game out of the plurality of round games is performed, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the variable prize winning means has changed from the second state to the first state, the awarded amount display and the first round game are performed. display the round game display corresponding to the round game (for example, the first
In the round, the number of rounds and the number of wins are displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the large winning opening is opened, etc.), when the round game after the second time out of the multiple round games is performed, After the predetermined period of time after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state, the round game display corresponding to the round game after the second round is displayed (for example, in the second round, (e.g., the number of rounds is displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the large winning opening is opened), and if the game medium does not win the variable winning means within the predetermined period of time, the awarded amount is displayed after the predetermined period of time has elapsed. A predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the game value is not given (for example, displaying "0000" as the display of the number of winnings), and if the game medium wins the variable winning means within the predetermined period A specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the given amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, "0015" is displayed as the acquired number display).

According to this configuration, when a prize is won within a predetermined period, the specific display is performed, so that it is possible to prevent a decline in the interest in the game without giving the player a sense of unease. , it is possible to increase the possibility of winning the game balls continuously shot to the big winning opening opened earlier than the round display.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, a predetermined period after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state when the round game is played for the second time or later. If the game medium does not win in the variable winning means within the above period, the award amount display that was displayed in the previous round game is continued to be displayed (for example, when the round game after the second round is performed, If the game medium does not enter the big winning slot within a predetermined period after the big winning slot is opened, as shown in FIG. within a predetermined period after the variable prize-winning means changes from the second state to the first state when the round game is performed for the second time or later. When the game medium wins the variable winning means on the first day, the given amount according to the game value given corresponding to the winning is added from the given amount display displayed in the previous round game. (For example, if the game medium wins the big prize slot within a predetermined period, as shown in FIG. 10-14 (a-30), the winning number display displayed in the previous round game , the number of winning balls awarded corresponding to the winning is added and displayed).

According to this configuration, it is possible to easily recognize the winning of the big winning opening even in the second and subsequent round games.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above, the display means can update and display the display of the award amount being displayed in response to winning of game media in the variable winning means. The update display of the awarded amount display is finished until the variable winning means once changes from the first state to the second state and then returns to the first state (for example, the big winning opening is completely closed). The count-up display and winning number display corresponding to the over-winning may be completed within a period from the closing to the opening state corresponding to the 2nd R).

According to this configuration, the update of the winning number display at the time of one opening does not overlap with the update of the winning number display at the time of the next opening, so it becomes easy to determine which opening corresponds to the win. .

(Description of means related to characteristic part 045AK)
The characteristic part 042AK includes the following characteristic part 045AK. (1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic part 045AK is a gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state for the player, and display means (for example, the image display device 5). Directing effect control CPU 120 etc.) and variable winning means (for example, special variable winning ball device 7 etc.) that can be changed between a first state in which game media are easy to win and a second state in which game media are impossible or difficult to win. and control means capable of executing a round game a plurality of times in which the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state and then to the second state while being controlled to the advantageous state. (for example, a CPU 103 that performs a round game, etc.), and the display means is capable of displaying a given amount display relating to the given amount of game value given to the variable prize winning means by winning a game medium ( For example, displaying the number of wins, etc.), when the first round game out of a plurality of round games is performed, the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state.
After a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the change to the state, the award amount display is displayed (for example, in the first round, the number of winnings is displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the large winning opening is opened), and the predetermined period of time. If the game medium does not win the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the game value is not given is displayed as the given amount display after the lapse of the predetermined period (for example, " 0000” is displayed), and if the game medium wins in the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a specific display different from the predetermined display is displayed as the award amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, winning such as displaying "0015" as a number display), a plurality of light emitting means (for example, a production effect lamp 9, etc.), and a light emission control means (for example, a production control CPU 120, etc.) for controlling the light emitting means, The light emission control means is configured such that the variable winning means is in the first state and the variable winning means is in the first state and the display of the awarded amount after the predetermined period of time is displayed. Control is performed to emit more light from the light emitting means than when the display of the applied amount before the elapse of a predetermined period of time is not displayed (for example, during a predetermined period of time, that is, in a situation in which the number of acquisitions is not displayed, FIG. 10-10 (
As shown in c-18), although the attacker lamp 9c only lights up when the game ball enters the big winning hole, in a situation where the number of wins after the lapse of the predetermined period is displayed, for example, FIG. As shown in 10-11 (c-20) and (c-21), the production effect lamp 9 provided in the multi-game machine frame 3 and the production effect lamp 9 provided in the game board 2 are alternately lighting, and emitting more light from the production effect lamp 9 than during a predetermined period, etc.).

According to such a configuration, since a specific display is performed when a prize is won within a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent a decline in interest in the game without giving the player a sense of unease, and display the number of winnings after the predetermined period of time. It is possible to liven up the production after the is performed and improve the amusement of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, after being controlled to the advantageous state and before the variable winning means enters the first state, an operation prompting display for prompting the player to perform an operation is displayed. It is possible (for example, to perform a right-handed display), and the light emitting means is a specific light emitting means (for example, an attacker lamp 9c etc.) located near the variable winning means that emits light when a game medium wins in the variable winning means ), and a predetermined light emitting means other than the specific light emitting means (for example, the performance effect lamp 9 other than the attack lamp 9c), and when the variable winning means is in the first state, the When the application amount display is not displayed, the predetermined light emission means is caused to emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the operation prompting display while the specific light emission means is caused to emit light, and the application amount display after the elapse of the predetermined period is displayed. When there is, 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, until a predetermined period elapses after the big winning opening is opened, see FIG. 10-7 (c-3 ) to Figure 10-9 (
As shown in c-13), the production effect lamp 9 is sequentially turned on to suggest right-handed hitting. , the performance effect lamp 9 provided in the frame 3 for the multi-game machine and the performance effect lamp 9 provided in the game board 2 are alternately turned on, and the performance effect lamp 9 is sequentially turned on after the big winning hole is opened. When lighting it to suggest hitting to the right, after lighting the attacker lamp 9c that lights last, the figure 10-9 (c
-15), it is possible to keep the lighting state as it is without extinguishing it).

According to this configuration, the operation can be promoted by using the predetermined light emitting means, and the player can be made aware that the variable prize winning means is in the first state.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above, in the round game, when a specific number of game media wins, one round game ends and the next round game starts. (For example, when 10 game balls win, it becomes an upper limit period in which a large winning opening can be opened.) After the predetermined period has passed, the time until the variable winning means is in the second state is It is sufficient time for the game medium to win the specified number of prizes (for example, regarding the upper limit period during which the big prize opening can be opened, it is sufficient to count after the predetermined period has passed for 10 game balls to win). period, etc.).

According to this configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of security because a sufficient amount of time is guaranteed for winning.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, in the round game, one round game ends when a specific number of game media are won, and the next round game starts (for example, 10 (e.g., the maximum period during which the big winning mouth can be opened by winning a game ball)
, The time from the elapse of the predetermined period until the variable winning means is in the second state is a sufficient time for the game media to win the specified number of prizes (for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening) For 10 game balls to win a prize, it is a sufficient period even if it counts from the elapse of a predetermined period, etc.), when the variable winning means is in the first state, the above before the elapse of the predetermined period When the given amount display is not displayed, the light emission of the light emitting means is restricted, and after the given amount display is displayed after the predetermined period has elapsed, the light emitting means is caused to emit light (for example, when the large winning opening is opened and a predetermined Until the period elapses, that is, until the number of acquisitions is displayed, FIG.
As shown in 0-9 (c-16) to (c-19), the production effect lamp 9 is not emitted, and FIG.
As shown in 0-11 (c-20) and (c-22), the effect lamp 9 may be illuminated after the acquisition number display after a predetermined period of time has elapsed is displayed.

According to this configuration, it is possible to encourage the player to suppress the rapid shooting and promote the firing timing.

(5) In the gaming machine described in (4) above, the advantageous state is controlled until the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. (For example, a fanfare effect can be executed), and the round game being executed can be specified along with the start of display of the given amount display after the predetermined period of time has elapsed. It is possible to execute a round production corresponding to the display and the round game (for example, display the number of rounds, display the number of acquisitions, and perform a jackpot production after a predetermined period of time), and the execution timing of the production during the round is the same. Lighting the light emitting means at the timing (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10-11 (c-20) and (c-22), the production effect lamp 9 is lighted at the same timing as the execution timing of the production during the big hit, etc.)
, may be

According to this configuration, at the timing when the mid-round production is executed, the production can be livened up at once, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, further comprising general winning means (for example, general winning port 10) capable of winning game media, wherein the display means It is possible to display the awarded amount of game value imparted due to the game medium winning the general winning means as the imparted amount display (for example, display of the number of winnings corresponding to the winning of the general winning slot 10). etc.), if the game medium does not win the general winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the game value has not been awarded is displayed as the grant amount display after the predetermined period has elapsed ( For example, if no game ball wins in the general winning hole 10 within a predetermined period, a predetermined display indicating that no prize balls have been awarded, such as "0000", is displayed, etc.). When the general prize winning means is won, after the predetermined period of time has elapsed, a display corresponding to the winning of the general prize means is displayed as the amount display (for example, during a predetermined period after the big prize opening is opened) When a game ball wins in the general winning opening 10, after the predetermined period has elapsed, "00
03”, etc.).

According to this configuration, since the display corresponding to the winning of the general winning means is also performed for the winning of the general winning means during the predetermined period, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uneasy.

(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). provided, etc.), the display means can display a first image (for example, a decorative pattern that constitutes a big win) at the same timing as the display of the award amount, and the first image is displayed during the advantageous state Effect display is performed at the same timing as the grant amount display (for example, an effect display that activates a decorative pattern that constitutes a big win is displayed), and the effect display is
It is displayed in a manner suggesting the predetermined area (for example, as an effect display, a decorative pattern that constitutes a big win is displayed in a manner that suggests a right-handed hit by moving in the right back direction, the front, and the left back direction). may

According to this configuration, the game area to be shot is suggested by the effect display, and the player can easily recognize the game area to be shot.

(Description of the first form of the characteristic portion 20SH)
11-1 to 11-4 for the game machine relating to the first form of the characteristic portion 20SH
will be described with reference to In the pachinko gaming machine 1 relating to the first form of the characteristic part 20SH, the winning number display regarding the number of prize balls given in the big win game state and the notification that the number of prize balls given in the big win game state has reached a predetermined number. Acquisition number notification display and display are possible. The characters used for the display of the number of acquisitions and the display of the number of acquisitions include specific characters in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the characters is formed. The specific character used to display the number of wins is such that the background image during the big win cannot be visually recognized from the specific area. As for the specific characters used for the display of the number of winnings, the background image during the big win can be visually recognized from the specific area.

Hereinafter, the pachinko game machine 1 related to the first form of the characteristic portion 20SH having such characteristics
will be explained. Note that the description of the same parts as those described above will be omitted.

(Background Art Related to First Form of Characteristic Portion 20SH)
FIG. 11-1 is a diagram showing a background art related to the first form of the characteristic portion 20SH.

When the pachinko gaming machine is controlled in the jackpot game state, it may display the winning number display regarding 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 display of the acquired number of "points 120" is displayed corresponding to the fact that the number of acquired balls is 120. In the example shown in FIG.

For display of the winning number, numbers for displaying the number of winning balls and characters other than the numbers for recognizing the display of the winning number are used. The numerals used to display the number of acquisitions are, for example, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, Chinese numerals, and the like. The winning number display shown in FIG. 11-1(A) includes the characters "points" for recognizing that it is the winning number display and "points" for displaying the number of prize balls.
120” 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 is an area not connected to the area outside the lines forming the character. Here, "not leading to the area outside the line forming the character" means that the "specific area" is completely isolated from the "area outside the line forming the character" by the "line forming the character". and the case where the "specific area" is not completely separated from the "area outside the lines forming the characters" by the "lines forming the characters" but appears to be a different area at first glance. ,including. In the following description, a character in which a specific area is formed will be referred to as a "specific character".

For example, in the case of Arabic numerals, "0", "4", "6", "8", and "9" correspond to specific characters. That is, in the case of Arabic numerals "0", "6", "8", and "9", the specific area is a substantially circular area surrounded by curves forming the characters. Arabic numeral "8"
has two specific regions. For the Arabic numeral "4", the triangular area surrounded by the three straight lines forming the character is the specific area.

In addition, when the pachinko game machine is controlled to the jackpot game state, the figure 11-1 (A)
2, the background image during the big win relating to the big win game state is displayed on the entire display area of the image display device. In the example shown in FIG. 11-1(A), a background image of a flying "butterfly" is displayed during a big win. The background image during the big win is an image displayed on the back side of other displays displayed on the image display device in the big win game state. The background video during the jackpot includes many lines representing animation pictures and effects.

The display of the number of acquisitions is displayed in a small size in an end area that does not hinder the visibility of the background image during the big win in the display area of the image display device. If the background image during the big win changes over time, the line of the background image during the big win may overlap behind the display of the number of wins. Then, when a specific character is displayed on the display of the number of acquisitions, the big hit is behind the specific area of the specific character, such as the part of the Arabic numeral "0" surrounded by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 11-1(A). If the lines of the middle background image overlap, the line of the middle background image of the big win may be assimilated with the line forming the specific character, and the specific character may appear to be different from the original character.

Figure 11-1(B) shows the Arabic numerals enclosed by the two-dot chain line in Figure 11-1(A).
0" is an enlarged view. In the examples shown in FIGS. 11-1 (A) and (B), the line of the background image "Butterfly" during the big win is superimposed on the back of the specific area of the specific character "0" used to display the number of wins, The line of 'butterfly' in the background image during the big win is assimilated with the line forming the specific character '0', and the specific character '0' looks 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 original characters, it is impossible to accurately recognize the number of prize balls provided in the jackpot game state. However, for example, it is difficult to adjust the position of the line included in the background image during the big win so that the line of the background image during the big win does not overlap the specific area of the specific character.

The first form of the characteristic portion 20SH has been made in view of such a background. the following,
A first form of the characteristic portion 20SH will be described.

(Acquisition number display in the first form of the characteristic portion 20SH)
FIG. 11-2(A) is a diagram showing an example of a display mode of Arabic numerals used to display the acquired number in the first form of the characteristic portion 20SH.

In the first form of the characteristic portion 20SH, the specific area 20SHI1 of "0", "4", "6", "8", and "9" corresponding to the specific characters among the Arabic numerals used for displaying the acquired number is , are displayed in a non-transparent display mode, which is 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 line 20SHS1 of the Arabic numerals used to display the acquired number is "black", whereas "0" and "4" corresponding to the specific characters are used.
, “6”, “8”, and “9” are displayed in “white”.

Further, the display mode of the specific region 20SHI1 is not limited to a color different from the color of the line 20SHS1 forming the characters, and the specific region 20SHI1 and the line 20SHS1 forming the character are displayed in different colors.
It is sufficient if the display mode has a high contrast with respect to the display mode of the line 20SHS1 forming the characters to the extent that the characters can be accurately identified.

For example, the color of the specific region 20SHI1 may be a color with a high contrast with respect to the color of the line 20SHS1 forming the characters. In that case, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI1 may be brightness with a low contrast with respect to the brightness of the lines 20SHS1 forming the characters. Also, in that case, the texture of the specific region 20SHI1 may be a texture with a low contrast with respect to the texture of the line 20SHS1 forming the characters. Also, in that case, the specific region 20SHI1
may be a texture with low contrast with respect to the texture of the line 20SHS1 forming the character.

Further, for example, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI1 may be brightness with a high contrast with respect to the brightness of the line 20SHS1 forming the characters. In that case, the specific area 20SHI1
may be a color with low contrast with respect to the color of the line 20SHS1 forming the character. Also, in that case, the texture of the specific region 20SHI1 may be a texture with a low contrast with respect to the texture of the line 20SHS1 forming the characters. Also, in that case, the specific area 20S
The texture of HI1 may be a low contrast texture with respect to the texture of the lines 20SHS1 forming the character.

Also, for example, the texture of the specific region 20SHI1 may be texture that has a high contrast with the texture of the line 20SHS1 forming the characters. In that case, the color of the specific region 20SHI1 may be a color having a low contrast with respect to the color of the line 20SHS1 forming the characters. Further, in that case, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI1 may be brightness with a low contrast with respect to the brightness of the lines 20SHS1 forming the characters. Also, in that case, the specific area 20S
The texture of HI1 may be a low contrast texture with respect to the texture of the lines 20SHS1 forming the character.

Also, for example, the texture of the specific region 20SHI1 is the line 20SHS1 that forms the character.
A texture with a high contrast with respect to the texture of . In that case, the color of the specific region 20SHI1 may be a color having a low contrast with respect to the color of the line 20SHS1 forming the characters. Further, in that case, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI1 may be brightness with a low contrast with respect to the brightness of the lines 20SHS1 forming the characters. Also, in that case, the texture of the specific region 20SHI1 may be a texture with a low contrast with respect to the texture of the line 20SHS1 forming the characters.

Of the characters used to display the number of wins, numbers other than Arabic numerals for displaying the number of winning balls, and specific characters among characters other than numbers for recognizing that the number of wins is displayed are also shown in FIG.
1-2 (A), the specific area is a non-transparent display mode,
It is displayed in a display mode different from the display mode of the lines forming the characters.

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

The pachinko game machine 1 displays a winning number notification display for notifying that the number of awarded balls reaches a predetermined number in a big win game state. - 特許庁

Here, the time saving control and the variable probability control that are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state are that the special game is executed a predetermined number of times, or before the special game is executed a predetermined number of times. However, for example, the number of times of time saving control and variable probability control may be different for each jackpot type, and in the case of a specific jackpot type, the high that is executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state The definite control and the time saving control may be continuously executed until a big win occurs again after the big win game state is ended. In such cases,
This is a so-called continuous game state in which the jackpot game state occurs continuously without going through the normal state.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the consecutive game state, when the number of prize balls provided in the jackpot game state of plural times in the consecutive game state reaches a predetermined number, the obtained number notification display for notifying that fact is displayed. do.

When the number of winning balls given in the jackpot game state reaches the winning number notification display, a number for displaying the predetermined number and a character other than the number for recognizing that the winning number notification display is displayed. and are used. The numerals used for the acquisition number notification display are, for example, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, Chinese numerals, and the like.

Among the characters used for the acquisition number notification display, there are characters corresponding to the specific characters. Characteristic part 2
In the first form of 0SH, as shown in FIG. 11-2(B), a specific area of specific characters used for display of the number of wins is displayed in a transparent display mode. In the example shown in FIG. 11-2(B), among the Arabic numerals used for the acquisition number notification display, "0", "4" corresponding to the specific characters
, "6", "8", and "9" are displayed in a transparent display mode.

Among the characters used for the winning number notification display, when the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state reaches a predetermined number, numbers other than Arabic numerals for displaying the predetermined number, or the winning number notification display. Specific characters among characters other than numbers for recognition are also shown in Fig. 11-2(B).
A specific area is displayed in a transparent display mode, like the Arabic numerals shown in .

(Appearance of acquisition number display in the first form of the characteristic portion 20SH)
FIG. 11-3(A) is a diagram showing how the obtained number display looks in the first form of the characteristic portion 20SH. FIG. 11-3(B) is an enlarged view of the portion of the Arabic numeral "0" surrounded by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 11-1(A).

In the examples shown in FIGS. 11-3 (A) and (B), the line of the background image "cho" is superimposed on the back of the specific area of the specific character "0" used for the winning number display 20SHK. However, since the specific area 20SHI1 is displayed in "white", the background image during the big win cannot be visually recognized from the specific area 20SHI1. Therefore, in the specific area 20SHI1, the "butterfly" line 20SHHS of the background image during the big win is not assimilated with the line 20SHS1 forming the specific character "0", and the specific character "0" is accurately represented as the Arabic numeral "0". can recognize.

On the image display device 5, in addition to the winning number display 20SHK, a big win display 20SHO for recognizing that it is controlled to the big win game state, and a big win combination derived and displayed when it is controlled to the big win game state. A decoration symbol display 20SHZ indicating a fixed decoration symbol, a round number display 20SHR indicating the round number of the round game in the jackpot game state, and a right-handed display 20SHM suggesting that the player should hit to the right are displayed. It is Jackpot display 20SHO, decorative pattern display 20SHZ, round number display 20SHR, right-handed display 2
0SHM is also displayed in a small size in the end area of the display area of the image display device 5 so as not to hinder the visibility of the background image during the big win, similarly to the acquisition number display 20SHK.

The characters used for the jackpot display 20SHO, decorative pattern display 20SHZ, round number display 20SHR, and right-handed display 20SHM are the same type of characters as the winning number display 20SHK and winning number notification display, and the winning number display 20SHK and winning. A character different from the character used for number notification display may be included. In this embodiment, the acquired number display 20S
In the characters of HK and acquisition number notification display 20SHKH, as shown in Fig. 11-4, "number" and "
Katakana” is used. On the other hand, the jackpot display 20SHO uses "alphabet" and "kanji" which are different types of characters from the characters used for the number-of-wins display 20SHK and the number-of-wins notification display. Also, the decoration symbol display 20SHZ uses "numbers" which are the same type of characters as the characters used for the winning number display 20SHK and the winning number notification display. In the round number display 20SHR, the characters used for the winning number display 20SHK and the winning number notification display are the same type of characters as "numbers", and the characters used for the winning number display 20SHK and the winning number notification display are different. "Alphabet", which is a type of character, is used. The right-handed display 20SHM uses "kanji", "hiragana", and "symbols", which are different types of characters from the characters used for the winning number display 20SHK and the winning number notification display.

Among the characters used for the jackpot display 20SHO, decorative symbol display 20SHZ, round number display 20SHR, and right-handed display 20SHM, there are characters corresponding to specific characters regardless of the type of the characters. Jackpot display 20SHO, decorative pattern display 20SHZ, round number display 2
0SHR, the specific area of the specific characters used for right-handed display 20SHM, and the acquired number display 20S
Similar to the specific area 20SHI1 of HK, the display mode is not transparent and is displayed in a display mode different from the display mode of the line 20SHS1 forming the characters, so the background image during the big win cannot be visually recognized from the specific area 20SHI1. .

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

In this embodiment, the display area of the image display device 5 is, as shown in FIG. 11-4(A),
The first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52 surrounding the first display area 20SH51 and narrower than the first display area 20SH51 are distinguished to perform various displays. In the example shown in FIG. 11-4(A), the area inside the two-dot chain line is the first display area 20S.
H51, and the area outside the two-dot chain line is the second display area 20SH52.

As shown in FIG. 11-4(A), the effect control CPU 120 displays the background image during the big win in the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52 of the image display device 5. FIG. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 displays the acquisition number display 20SHK on the front side of the background image during the big win in the second display area 20SH52 of the image display device 5 . Also, Figure 11-
As shown in 4(A), the second display area 20SH52 also displays a big win display, a decoration pattern display, a round number display, and a right-handed display.

Here, as described above, in this embodiment, when the game ball enters the big winning hole, 1
Five game balls are paid out as prize balls. In FIG. 11-4(A), since the acquisition number display 20SHK with "point 990" is displayed, it can be recognized that 990 game balls have been paid out as prize balls in the jackpot game state. can. Production control CPU 120
updates the number of winning number display 20SHK each time a game ball is paid out in the jackpot game state.

In such a situation, it is assumed that game balls enter the big winning hole and 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls.

11-
As shown in 4 (B) to (G), the number of acquisition number display 20 SHK is changed from "990" to "10
05” is counted up by 1. In that case, the number of acquisition number display 20 SHK is
It goes through the so-called "Kiriban", which is a rounded number of 1000.
In other words, the number of prize balls provided in the jackpot game state has reached "1000".

Here, the effect control CPU 120 displays the acquired number notification display every time "1000" game balls are paid out in the jackpot game state. For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the acquired number notification display of "over 1000" when the number of prize balls in the big win game state reaches "1000", and the number of prize balls in the big win game state is "2000". , the number-of-acquisitions notification display of ``Over 2000'' is displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 notifies the acquired number at the right end of the display area of the image display device 5 when the number of the acquired number display 20SHK becomes Kiriban's "1000" A part of display 20SHKH is displayed. And, the production control CPU 120 is shown in FIG.
As shown in 1-4 (E) to (G), the number of acquired number display 20SHK is changed from "1000" to "
1005" obtained number notification display 20SH displayed in each frame of the video
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 the acquired number display 20SHK becomes "1005", the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG.
The acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is stopped and displayed 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.

With such display control, the acquired 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, after a predetermined period of time has passed since the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH started to be displayed, the effect control CPU 120 ends the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH. Figure 11-4 (
In the example shown in H), the effect control CPU 120 directs the display position of the acquisition 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 to the left end of the display area. to move.

With such display control, the acquired number notification display 20SHKH is displayed so as to frame out from the inside to the outside of the display area of the image display device 5, and is no longer displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. finish.

The effect control CPU 120 displays a part of the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH when the number of the acquisition number display 20SHK becomes "Kiriban", thereby displaying the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH.
, and when a predetermined period of time has passed from the timing, display control may be performed to end the display of the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH. In addition, C for production control
The PU 120 displays the acquired number notification display 20SHK in the first display area 20SH51 of the image display device 5 .
When H is stopped and displayed, it is assumed that the display of the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH has started, and when a predetermined period has passed from the timing, display control is performed to end the display of the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH. good too.

As described above, the specific area of the specific characters used for the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is displayed in a transparent display mode. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 11-4(E) to 11-4(H), the background image during the big win can be visually recognized from the specific area of the specific characters used for the winning number notification display 20SHKH. For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 11-4 (E) to (H), the acquisition number notification display 20SH
The background image during the big win is seen from the specific area of the Arabic numeral "0" which is the specific character used for KH.

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

It should be noted that the effect mode when the number of acquisitions notification display 20SHKH is stopped and displayed in the first display area 20SH51 is not limited to the mode of frame-in the number of acquisitions notification display 20SHKH, stopping and then out of the frame. For example, instead of making the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH frame-in, the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH may be projected from the back side of the screen to the front side, or the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH may gradually emerge. Alternatively, a character may appear and the number-of-acquisitions notification display 20SHKH may be displayed in a speech balloon showing the character's lines. Further, instead of rendering the obtained number notification display 20SHKH out of the frame, an effect may be made such that the obtained number notification display 20SHKH is drawn from the front side of the screen to the rear side, or the obtained number notification display 20S.
HKH may be rendered to disappear gradually, or may be rendered such that the character leaves when the acquired number notification display 20SHKH is displayed in a speech balloon showing the character's lines.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relating to the first form of the characteristic portion 20SH can be controlled to the jackpot game state. The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an image display device 5 .
The display areas of the image display device 5 are a first display area 20SH51 and a first display area 20SH51.
and a second display area 20SH52 that is a surrounding area and is narrower than the first display area 20SH51. The image display device 5 includes a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20S.
In H52, it is possible to display the background image during the big win corresponding to the big win game state. In addition, the image display device 5 can display the winning number display 20SHK related to the number of awarded balls on the front side of the background image during the big win in the second display area 20SH52. In addition, the image display device 5, at least in the first display area 20SH51, on the front side of the background image during the big hit,
The winning number notification display 20SHKH for notifying that the number of prize balls given in the big win game state has reached the number of "Kiriban" is obtained when the number of prize balls given in the big win game state is "10".
It is possible to display the acquisition number notification display "1000 over" when reaching "00 pieces",
"2000" when the number of awarded balls in the jackpot game state reaches "2000"
It is possible to display the acquisition number notification display of "Over". The win number display 20SHK is updated each time a game ball is paid out as a prize ball in the jackpot game state. On the other hand, the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH ends when a predetermined period of time has passed since the display started.
The characters used for the number-of-acquisitions notification display 20SHKH are larger in size than the characters used for the number-of-acquisitions display 20SHK. 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 is formed. As for the specific characters used for the winning number display 20SHK, the background image during the big win cannot be visually recognized from the specific area. On the other hand, as for the specific characters used for the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH, the background image during the big win can be visually recognized from the specific area.

According to such a configuration, the acquired number display 20SHK and the acquired number notification display 20 including the specific characters
SHKH can be preferably displayed in relation to the background image during the big win. for example,
When the player confirms the number of winning balls in the jackpot game state, the player confirms the winning number display 20SHK. If the background video during the big win is visible from the specific area, the specific characters may look different from the original characters. Specific characters can be recognized accurately. In addition, unlike the winning number display 20SHKH, the winning number notification display 20SHKH is not always displayed in the big win game state, but is started when the number of prize balls provided in the big win game state reaches the number of "Kiriban". It is displayed for a limited period of time to congratulate the winner, and is displayed in large size characters in the wide first display area 20SH51. By doing so, it is possible to show even a little of the background image during the big win in the conspicuous display position of the first display area.

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

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the winning number display 20SHK and the winning number notification display 20SHKH using Arabic numerals in relation to the background image during the big win.

Further, as described above, the image display device 5 displays the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH while displaying the acquisition number display 20SHK.

According to such a configuration, even when the winning number notification display 20SHKH is displayed, the winning number display 20SHK allows the player to accurately grasp the number of winning balls in the big win game state.

In addition, as described above, the image display device 5 can display the acquired number notification display 20SHKH in the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52.

According to such a configuration, the winning number notification display 20SHKH is easily visible to the player, and it is possible to preferably notify that the number of prize balls provided in the jackpot game state has reached the number of "Kiriban". .

Further, as described above, the image display device 5 can display the jackpot display 20SHO, the decorative pattern display 20SHZ, the number of rounds display 20SHR, and the right-handed display 20SHM on the front side of the background image during the jackpot in the second display area 20SH52. is. The characters used for the jackpot display 20SHO, decorative pattern display 20SHZ, round number display 20SHR, and right-handed display 20SHM are the same type of characters as those used for the winning number display 20SHK and winning number notification display 20SHKH, and the winning number display 20SHK and Characters different from those used in the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH are included, and each type of character includes a specific character in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the character is formed. As for the specific characters used for the big win display 20SHO, decorative pattern display 20SHZ, round number display 20SHR, and right-handed display 20SHM, the background image during the big win cannot be visually recognized from the specific area.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to accurately recognize specific characters in the jackpot display 20SHO, the decoration symbol display 20SHZ, the round number display 20SHR, and the right-handed display 20SHM.

Further, as described above, the image display device 5 can stop and display the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH in the first display area 20SH51, and the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is frame-in to the stop position in the first display area 20SH51. When a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the display was started, the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is framed out.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the presentation effect when the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is displayed.

(Second form of characteristic portion 20SH)
11-5 to 11-7 for the gaming machine relating to the second form of the characteristic portion 20SH
will be described with reference to In the pachinko game machine 1 relating to the second form of the characterizing part 20SH, the specific characters used for the number-of-acquisitions notification display 20SHKH are larger than the specific characters used for the number-of-acquisitions display 20SHK for the area of the lines forming the characters. Portion size proportions small.

Hereinafter, the pachinko game machine 1 related to the second form of the characteristic portion 20SH having such characteristics
will be explained. Note that the description of the same parts as those described above will be omitted.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 relating to the second form of the characterizing part 20SH uses three-dimensional characters for the acquisition number notification display. Here, a three-dimensional character is a character format that makes the character appear to protrude from the front side. The area of lines forming the three-dimensional character includes an area 20SHS21 that expresses the character and an area 20SHS22 that expresses the depth of the three-dimensional character.

Among such three-dimensional characters, there are characters corresponding to specific characters. In the example shown in FIG. 11-5(A), among the three-dimensional Arabic numerals used for the acquisition number notification display, "0", "4", "6", "8", and "9" correspond to specific characters. The specific area 20SHI3 is displayed in a transparent display mode, and when displayed in front of the background image during the big win, the background image during the big win can be visually recognized from the specific area 20SHI3.

(Comparison between non-three-dimensional characters and three-dimensional characters)
FIG. 11-5(B) is an explanatory diagram for comparing the non-stereoscopic characters used to display the number of wins and the three-dimensional characters used to display the number of wins.

Comparing the non-three-dimensional characters used for displaying the number of acquisitions with the three-dimensional characters used for notifying the number of acquisitions, the size of the line area 20SHI1 forming the non-three-dimensional characters and the size of the line area forming the three-dimensional characters The size of the area 20SHS21 expressing characters is the same as that of the area 20SHS21. In the non-stereoscopic specific character, the specific area 20SHI1 is the area surrounded by the inner outline of the line area 20SHI1 forming the character. On the other hand, in the specific three-dimensional character, since the area of lines forming the character includes the area 20SHS22 expressing the depth of the character,
A specific area 20SHI3 is an area surrounded by the inner outline of the area 20SHS21 representing the character and the outline of the area 20SHS22 representing the depth of the character located on the inner peripheral side. Therefore, the three-dimensional specific characters used for the acquisition number notification display are
The size of the specific region is smaller than the size of the non-stereoscopic specific character used for displaying the acquired number by the size of the region 20SHS22 expressing the depth of the character located inside the region 20SHS21 expressing the character. , the ratio of the size of the specific region to the size of the line region forming the character is small.

(Modified example of acquisition number notification display in the second form of the characteristic part 20SH)
FIG. 11-6(A) is a diagram showing a modification 1 of the display mode of the Arabic numerals used for the acquisition number notification display in the second form of the characterizing portion 20SH.

In the example shown in FIG. 11-6(A), among the three-dimensional Arabic numerals used for the acquisition number notification display, ``0'', ``4'', ``6'', ``8'', and ``9'' correspond to specific characters. specific area 20SHI
4 is displayed in "white", and when it is displayed in front of the background image during the big win, the background image during the big win cannot be visually recognized from the specific area 20SHI3.

(Comparison between non-three-dimensional characters and three-dimensional characters in modification 1)
FIG. 11-6(B) is an explanatory diagram for comparing the non-stereoscopic characters used for display of the number of wins and the 3D characters used for display of the number of wins in the modified example 1. FIG.

Also in Modified Example 1, when comparing the non-stereoscopic characters used for displaying the number of acquisitions with the 3D characters used for displaying the number of acquisitions, it is found that the size of the line area 20SHI1 forming the non-stereoscopic characters and the size of the area 20SHI1 forming the 3D characters. The size of the area 20SH31 representing the character in the area of the lines is the same size. Then, in the non-stereoscopic specific character, the line area 20SHI1 forming the character
A specific area 20SHI1 is an area surrounded by an inner peripheral outline of . On the other hand, in the three-dimensional specific character, since the area of lines forming the character includes the area 20SH32 expressing the depth of the character, the outline of the inner circumference of the area 20SH31 expressing the character and the character on the inner circumference side of the area 20SH31 express the character. The area surrounded by the outline of the area 20SH32 representing the depth of the image is the specific area 20SHI4. Therefore, the three-dimensional specific characters used for the display of the number of acquisitions are more specific than the non-three-dimensional specific characters used for the display of the number of acquisitions.
The size of the specific region is reduced by the size of the region 20SH32 that expresses the depth of the character located on the inner circumference side of 31, and the size of the specific region is smaller than the size of the line region that forms the character. percentage is getting smaller.

(Modified example of acquisition number notification display in the second form of the characteristic part 20SH)
FIG. 11-7(A) is a diagram showing a modified example 2 of the display mode of the Arabic numerals used for the acquisition number notification display in the second form of the characterizing portion 20SH.

In Modified Example 2, as shown in FIG.
A line area forming a character is displayed in three-color gradation, and is displayed in one of display modes A to G, which are different combinations of three-color gradation.

The area of the line forming the character of the display mode A is colored with three color gradations: "red" for the upper area 20SHSU, "orange" for the central area 20SHSC, and "yellow" for the lower area 20SHSD. The area of lines forming the characters in display mode B is the upper area 20SHSU.
is "orange", the central area 20SHSC is "yellow", and the lower area 20SHSD is "green". The areas of the lines forming the characters of the display mode C are as follows: the upper area 20SHSU is "yellow", the central area 20SHSC is "green", and the lower area 20S.
The HSD is colored with a three-color gradation of "light blue". As for the area of the line forming the character of the display mode D, the upper area 20SHSU is "green" and the central area 20SHSC is "light blue".
, and the lower region 20SHSD is colored with a three-color gradation of “blue”. In the area of the line forming the character of the display mode E, the upper area 20SHSU is "light blue" and the central area 20SHSU is "light blue".
The SHSC is colored in "blue" and the lower region 20SHSD is colored in a three-color gradation of "purple". The areas of the lines forming the characters of the display mode F are colored with three gradation colors: "blue" for the upper area 20SHSU, "purple" for the central area 20SHSC, and "red" for the lower area 20SHSD. The upper region 2
0SHSU is colored with gradation of three colors: ``purple'', the central area 20SHSC with ``red'', and the lower area 20SHSD with ``yellow''.

The image display device 5 changes the mode of the characters used for the acquisition number notification display to 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 display is changed over time in the order of .

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

In modification 2, as shown in FIG. 11-7(B), when the obtained number notification display is stopped in the first display area 20SH51 of the image display device 5, the obtained number notification display is moved (frame-in/out).
The speed at which the display mode of the acquisition count notification display changes differs between when the frame is out).

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 first display area 20SH51 to the center of the first display area 20SH51, the display mode changes from display mode A to display mode D in order. After that, the acquired number display changes from display mode D to display mode G in order while it is stopped for one second in the center of the first display area 20SH51 of the image display device 5 and displayed. After that, the acquired number notification display moves (frames 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.
In the meantime, the display mode changes from the display mode G to the display mode C in order.

As described above, the pachinko game machine 1 relating to the second form of the characterizing portion 20SH can be controlled to the jackpot game state. The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an image display device 5 .
The display areas of the image display device 5 are a first display area 20SH51 and a first display area 20SH51.
and a second display area 20SH52 that is a surrounding area and is narrower than the first display area 20SH51. The image display device 5 includes a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20S.
In H52, it is possible to display the background image during the big win corresponding to the big win game state. In addition, the image display device 5 can display the winning number display related to the number of awarded balls on the front side of the background image during the big win in the second display area 20SH52. In addition, the image display device 5 displays, at least in the first display area 20SH51, on the front side of the background image during the big win, the number of acquisitions that informs that the number of prize balls given in the big win game state has reached the number of "Kiriban". As a notification display, when the number of prize balls provided in the jackpot game state reaches "1000", it is possible to display the winning number notification display of "over 1000", and the number of prize balls given in the jackpot game state. When the number reaches "2000", it is possible to display the acquisition number notification display "over 2000". The winning number display is updated each time a game ball is paid out as a prize ball in the jackpot game state. On the other hand, the acquisition number notification display ends when a predetermined period of time elapses after the display is started. The characters used for the display of the number of acquisitions are larger in size than the characters used for the display of the number of acquisitions. The characters used for the display of the number of acquisitions and the display of the number of acquisitions include specific characters in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the characters is formed. In addition, the background image during the big win cannot be visually recognized from the specific area of the specific characters used for displaying the number of wins. Further, the specific characters used for the display of the number of acquired characters 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 display of the acquired number.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the acquisition number display and the acquisition number notification display including the specific characters in relation to the background image during the big win. For example, when the player confirms the number of prize balls in the jackpot game state, the player confirms the winning number display, but the winning number display is displayed in small size characters in the narrow second display area 20SH52, and the specific characters are displayed. If the background video during the big win is visible from the specific area, the specific characters may look different from the original characters. Specific characters can be recognized accurately.

Also, the characters used for the acquisition number notification display are three-dimensional characters. The area of the lines that form the three-dimensional character includes an area that expresses the character and an area that expresses the depth of the character.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect of the acquisition number notification display.

In addition, as described above, the specific characters used for the acquisition number notification display are the specific area 20SHI
From 3, the background image during the big hit can be visually recognized.

According to such a configuration, the winning number notification display is not always displayed in the big win game state like the winning number display, but the number of prize balls awarded in the big win game state reaches the number of "Kiriban". It is displayed only for a predetermined period of time in order to congratulate the player when the character is drawn, and is displayed in large size characters in the wide first display area 20SH51, and the size of the line areas 20SHS21 and 20SHS22 forming the characters. Since the ratio of the size of the specific area 20SHI3 to the specific area 20SHI3 of the specific character is small, even if the background image during the big hit can be visually recognized from the specific area 20SHI3 of the specific character, the risk of misrecognizing the character can be suppressed. By making the background image visible during the big hit from 20SHI3, the production effect can be enhanced.

Further, as described above, in the specific character used for displaying the number of wins in the modified example 1, the background image during the big win cannot be visually recognized from the specific area 20SHI4.

According to such a configuration, the winning number notification display is not always displayed in the big win game state like the winning number display, but the number of prize balls awarded in the big win game state reaches the number of "Kiriban". It is displayed only for a predetermined period of time in the sense of congratulating the player when the character is drawn, and is displayed in a large size character in the wide first display area 20SH51, and is a specific area relative to the size of the area of the line forming the character. Since the size ratio is small, it is possible not only to suppress discomfort even if the background image during the big win is not visible from the specific area of the specific character, but also to prevent the background image during the big win from being visible from the specific area of the specific character. By doing so, it is possible to prevent misidentification of characters.

Further, as described above, the characters used for the acquisition number notification display in Modification 2 are displayed in three-color gradation in the area of the lines forming the characters. Then, the image display device 5 sets the mode of the characters used for the acquisition number notification display to display mode A→display mode B→display mode C→display mode D→display mode E→display mode F→display mode G→display mode. The display is changed over time in the order of A → . . . Then, 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 acquisition number notification display changes differs between when the acquisition number notification display is stopped and when the acquisition number notification display is moving (frame-in/frame-out).

According to such a configuration, since the display mode changes according to the moving speed of the acquisition number notification display, the presentation effect can be enhanced.

(Description of Third Mode of Characteristic Portion 20SH)
Next, regarding the game machine relating to the third form of the characteristic portion 20SH, FIGS. 11-8 to 11-1
1 for explanation. In the pachinko game machine 1 relating to the third form of the characteristic portion 20SH, the ending background image can be visually recognized from the specific area of the specific character used for the result display.

Hereinafter, the pachinko game machine 1 related to the third form of the characteristic portion 20SH having such characteristics
will be explained. Note that the description of the same parts as those described above will be omitted.

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

When the round game of the final round is finished, the pachinko game machine 1 executes an ending performance corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. At this time, the image display device 5 displays the ending background image. In addition, the image display device 5 displays a result display that notifies the total number of prize balls given in the jackpot game state while displaying the ending background image.

For the result display, numbers for displaying the total number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state and characters other than the numbers for recognizing the result display are used. The numbers used for result display are, for example, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, Chinese numerals, and the like.

Among the characters used for the result display, there are characters corresponding to specific characters. Characteristic part 20
In the third form of SH, as shown in FIG. 11-8, a specific area of specific characters used for result display is displayed in a transparent display mode. In the example shown in FIG. 11-8, among the Arabic numerals used for the result display, "0", "4", "6", and "8" corresponding to specific characters
, "9" are displayed in a transparent display mode.

Of the characters used for the result display, numbers other than Arabic numerals for displaying the total number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state and characters other than numbers for recognizing the result display are also shown in FIG. A specific area is displayed in a transparent display mode, such as the Arabic numerals indicated by -8.

(Various productions in the jackpot game state)
FIG. 11-9 is a diagram showing an example of an effect period of various effects in the jackpot game state. FIGS. 11-10 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of various effects in the jackpot game state.

The effect control CPU 120 is capable of executing a reservation-in-reservation advance notice suggesting control to the jackpot game state corresponding to the stored reservation information when the reservation information is stored in the jackpot game state. be. For example, in the case of a jackpot game state of all 10 rounds, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 11-9 and FIGS. At timing T1 at which a round game of 10 rounds, which is a round, is started, the reservation notice is started.

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

Here, in the example shown in FIG. 11-10(B), the effect image "flame" line is superimposed on the back side of the specific area of the specific character "0" used in the acquired number display 20SHK, Since the specific area is displayed in "white", the effect image cannot be visually recognized from the specific area. Therefore, the line of the "flame" of the effect image is not assimilated with the line forming the specific character "0" in the specific area, and the specific character "0" can be accurately recognized as the Arabic numeral "0". .

Then, as shown in FIGS. 11-9 and 11-10 (B) to (C), when the timing T2 for ending the round game of the final round and starting the ending effect is reached, the effect control C
The PU 120 ends the reservation notice and starts the ending effect. When the ending effect starts, in the first display area 20SH51 of the image display device 5, the ending background image starts to be displayed with a predetermined brightness. In the example shown in FIG. 11-10(C), the first
In the display area 20SH51, an ending background image of falling cherry blossoms falling from the back of the screen is displayed. In addition, in front of the ending background image, characters of "jackpot end" are displayed corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state.

Here, the effect control CPU 120 ends the on-hold advance notice before the display of the ending background image starts at the timing T2. Therefore, when the ending background image is being displayed, the effect image 20SHE of the pending advance notice is not displayed. In other words, the effect image 20SHE of the reservation preview is displayed when the ending background image is not displayed.

The ending background image may be an image displayed at least in the first display area 20SH51, and is displayed across the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52 as shown in FIG. There may be In the example shown in FIG. 11-10(D), the falling cherry blossoms displayed as the ending background image are dancing over the entire screen.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 11-9 and 11-10 (D) to (E), at the timing T3 when the result display is started, the effect control CPU 120 sets the brightness of the ending background image to be higher than the predetermined brightness. Reduces the brightness to a specific dark level, pauses the progress of the ending background image, and displays it as a still image. Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays the result display 20SHRE on the front side of the ending background image with brightness brighter than the specific brightness of the still image of the ending background image. In the example shown in FIG. 11-10(E), the falling cherry blossoms have stopped, and the result display 20SHRE is displayed in white characters.

As described above, the specific characters used in the result display 20SHRE are the specific area 20SH
I5 is displayed in transparent display. Therefore, for the specific characters used in the result display 20SHRE, the ending background image can be visually recognized from the specific area 20SHI5.

The characters used in the result display 20SHRE are shown in Figures 11-10 (A), (B),
As shown in (E), the characters are larger in size than the characters used for the acquired number display 20SHK. Also, the result display 20SHRE may be displayed at least in the first display area 20SH51, and is displayed across the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52 as shown in FIG. 11-10(E). It may happen.

(Suggestion of setting by ending background video)
FIG. 11-11 is a diagram showing an example of an effect mode of a setting suggesting effect using an ending background image.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured so that the probability of winning a big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 6, by using the display result determination table according to the set value, the winning probability of the big hit is changed. The setting value consists of 6 stages from "1" to "6", "1" has the lowest ball rate, and "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6". The higher the value, the higher the payout rate. That is, when "1" is set as the set value, the degree of advantage for the player is the lowest, and the value increases in the order of "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6". Benefit increases step by step. In this embodiment, set values "1" to "3" are referred to as "low settings" and set values "4" to "6" are referred to as "high settings."

The pachinko game machine 1 relating to the third form of the characteristic portion 20SH is configured to be able to change the setting value, and is configured to be able to display the above-described ending background image as a setting suggestion effect for suggesting the setting value. For example, when the set value is low, the effect control CPU 120 displays an ending background image in which cherry blossoms are falling from the back of the screen, as shown in FIG. 11-11(A). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120, when the set value is high setting,
As shown in -11(B), an ending background image is displayed in which a large amount of falling cherry blossoms are falling from the cherry trees in full bloom on the left and right.

It should be noted that the setting suggestion by the ending background video does not necessarily suggest whether the setting value is low or high. For example, when the setting value is low, the ending background image shown in FIG. 11-11(B) may be displayed at a sufficiently low rate. In addition, the ending background image shown in FIG. 11-11(A) may be displayed at a sufficiently low rate.

In addition, the ending background image may have different presentation modes depending on whether the setting value is "6", which is the highest advantage for the player, or when the setting value is not "6". Also, the ending background image may have a different rendering mode depending on whether the set value is an odd number or the set value is an even number.

Here, the above-mentioned Renso announcement on hold is one of a plurality of types of announcement effects for heralding the degree of reliability of a big win, but the setting suggesting effect by the Renso announcement on hold is not executed.

As described above, the pachinko game machine 1 relating to the third form of the characterizing portion 20SH can be controlled to the jackpot game state. The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an image display device 5 .
The display areas of the image display device 5 are a first display area 20SH51 and a first display area 20SH51.
and a second display area 20SH52 that is a surrounding area and is narrower than the first display area 20SH51. The image display device 5 includes a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20S.
At H52, it is possible to display a background image during a big win corresponding to progress of the round game in the big win game state. Further, the image display device 5 can display an ending background image corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state at least in the first display area 20SH51. Further, when the ending background image is not displayed, the image display device 5 controls the big win game state in response to the hold information stored on the front side of the background image during the big win in the second display area 20SH52. It is possible to display an effect image 20SHE of a reservation advance notice suggesting that it will be held. In addition, the image display device 5 has a second display area 20
In SH52, it is possible to display the winning number display 20SHK regarding the number of awarded balls on the front side of the background image during the big win. In addition, when the ending background image is displayed, the image display device 5 displays a result in front of the ending background image in at least the first display area 20SH51 to notify the total number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state. Display 20S
HRE can be displayed. The characters used for the result display 20SHRE are the acquisition number display 2
The characters are larger in size than those used in 0SHK. The characters used in the winning number display 20SHK and the result display 20SHRE include specific characters in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the characters is formed. As for the specific characters used for the acquisition number display 20SHK, the background image during the big win and the effect image 20SHRE for notifying the reservation are not visible from the specific area. On the other hand, for the specific characters used in the result display 20SHRE, the ending background image can be visually recognized from the specific area 20SHI5.

According to such a configuration, the acquisition number display 20SHK including the specific characters can be preferably displayed in relation to the background image during the big win and the effect image 20SHE of the notice of the reservation. can be preferably displayed in relation to the ending background image. For example, when the player confirms the number of winning balls in the jackpot game state, the player confirms the winning number display 20SHK. Since it may overlap with the effect image 20SHE of the Sho notice, if the background image during the big hit or the effect image 20SHE of the reservation notice is visible from the specific area of the specific character, the specific character will look different from the original character. However, by making the background image during the big win and the effect image 20SHE of the notice of the reservation inside the reservation invisible from the specific area of the specific character, the specific character can be recognized accurately. On the other hand, the result display 20SHRE is displayed in large size characters in the wide first display area 20SH51, and since it does not overlap with the effect image 20SHE of the reservation notice, the ending background image is visible from the specific area of the specific characters. By making it possible, it is possible to show the ending background image even a little in the conspicuous display position of the first display area 20SH51.

Further, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can set one of a plurality of types of setting values "1" to "6" with different jackpot winning probabilities. And the image display device 5
can display the ending background image in a manner suggesting the set value. The effect image 20SHRE of the pending notice is one of a plurality of types of notice effects for predicting the reliability of the big hit, but the setting suggesting effect by the pending notice is not executed.

According to such a configuration, since there is a possibility that the setting suggesting effect by the ending background image is executed, the specific character specific area 20SHI5 used for the result display 20SHRE is displayed.
The significance of the fact that the ending background video is visible from the

Further, as described above, the image display device 5 starts displaying the ending background image with a predetermined brightness. Then, at the timing T3 when the result display 20SHRE is started to be displayed, the image display device 5 pauses and displays the ending background image with a specific brightness darker than the predetermined brightness, and also displays the ending background video with a brightness brighter than the specific brightness. Display the result display 20SHRE.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the visibility of the result display 20SHRE.

(Description of Fourth Mode of Characteristic Portion 20SH)
Next, regarding the gaming machine relating to the fourth form of the characteristic portion 20SH, FIGS. 11-12 to 11-
16 for explanation. In the pachinko game machine 1 related to the fourth form of the characteristic portion 20SH,
It is possible to display a remaining number display related to the remaining number of STs in the variable probability state, and a remaining number notification display for notifying the predetermined number of times when the remaining number indicated by the remaining number display reaches a predetermined number. The characters used for the remaining number display and the remaining number notification display include specific characters in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the characters is formed. The specific character used to display the remaining number of times is such that the background image during the ST cannot be visually recognized from the specific area. The background image in the ST can be visually recognized from the specific area of the specific character used for the display of the number of remaining times.

Hereinafter, the pachinko game machine 1 related to the fourth form of the characteristic portion 20SH having such characteristics
will be explained. Note that the description of the same parts as those described above will be omitted.

(Background Art Related to Fourth Form of Characteristic Portion 20SH)
11-12 are diagrams showing background art related to the fourth form of the feature portion 20SH.

In a pachinko machine, basically, when comparing a state that is advantageous to the player, such as a variable probability state, a time-saving state, and a jackpot game state, with the normal state, the game is played in the normal state rather than the period in which the game is played in the advantageous state. is designed to be longer.

For example, in a pachinko machine, regardless of whether it is the first special game or the second special game, when the upper limit number of pending information is stored, when the upper limit number of pending information is not stored. A shortened variation with a shorter variable display time is more likely to be executed. And, in the probability variable state with the time reduction control, since the variable winning ball device changes to the open state, winning is more likely to occur than in the normal state, so the shortening variation is more likely to be executed than in the normal state, and faster than in the normal state. It is possible to progress the game. 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 variable probability state accompanied by the time saving control.

In the variable probability control, after the end of the jackpot game state, either the condition of when the special game of the predetermined number of times is executed or when the display result of the variable display becomes "big hit" is met first. end when Therefore, even if the display result of the variable display does not become a "big hit" while the variable probability control is being performed, the variable probability control ends when the special figure game of the predetermined number of STs is consumed. . Note that the predetermined number of STs is, for example, 70 times.

Moreover, by performing 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. In the time-saving control, after the end of the jackpot game state, one of the conditions of executing a special game for a predetermined number of times of time-saving and the display result of the variable display being a "big hit" is established first. end when therefore,
Even if the display result of the variable display does not result in a ``big hit'' during the time saving control, the time saving control is terminated when the special game is played a predetermined number of times. note that,
The predetermined number of times of time saving is, for example, 70 times.

In addition, it is good also as a value different from the setting value of the number of times of ST, and the setting value of the number of times of time saving.

When the pachinko game machine is controlled to the variable probability state, as shown in FIG. 11-12 (A), there is a case where the remaining number display regarding the remaining number of ST times in the variable probability state is displayed. Figure 1
In the example shown in 1-12(A), in response to the remaining number of STs being 30, "Remaining 3
0 times” is displayed.

For the display of the remaining number of times, a number for displaying the remaining number of STs and characters other than the number for recognizing the display of the remaining number of times are used. The numbers used to display the remaining number of times are, for example, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, Chinese numerals, and the like. The remaining number display shown in FIG. 11-12(A) includes the characters "remaining" and "times" for recognizing that it is the remaining number display, and "30" for displaying the remaining number of STs. and numbers are used.

Among the characters used for displaying the remaining number of times, there is a specific character in which a specific area is formed.

In addition, when the pachinko game machine is controlled to the variable probability state, as shown in FIG. do. In the example shown in FIG. 11-12(A), the background image during ST is displayed in such a manner that the screen is cracked. The ST background image is an image displayed on the back side of other displays displayed on the image display device in the variable probability state. The background image in the ST includes many lines representing animation pictures and effects.

The display of the remaining number of times is displayed in a small size in an end area that does not impede the visibility of the variable display of decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device. If the ST background image changes over time, the line of the ST background image may overlap behind the display of the remaining number of times. Then, when a specific character is displayed in the remaining count display, ST is displayed on the back of the specific area of the specific character, such as the part of the Arabic numeral "0" surrounded by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 11-12(A). When the lines of the medium image overlap, the lines of the background image in the ST may be assimilated with the lines forming the specific character, and the specific character may appear to be different from the original character.

FIG. 11-12(B) is an enlarged view of the portion of the Arabic numeral "0" surrounded by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 11-12(A). In the examples shown in FIGS. 11-12 (A) and (B), the line of the background image during the ST is superimposed on the back of the specific area of the specific character "0" used to display the number of remaining times, and the background image during the ST merges with the line 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 character of the remaining number display is mistakenly recognized as a character different from the original character, the remaining number of STs in the variable probability state cannot be accurately recognized. However, for example, it is difficult to adjust the position of the line of the ST background image so that the line of the ST background image does not overlap the specific area of the specific character.

A fourth form of the characteristic portion 20SH was made in view of such a background, and is described below.
A fourth form of the characteristic portion 20SH will be described.

(Remaining count display in the fourth form of the characteristic portion 20SH)
FIGS. 11-13 are diagrams showing examples of display modes of Arabic numerals used for displaying the remaining number of times in the fourth form of the characteristic portion 20SH.

In the fourth form of the characteristic portion 20SH, the specific area 20SHI6 of "0", "4", "6", "8", and "9" corresponding to the specific characters among the Arabic numerals used for displaying the remaining number of times is , is displayed in a non-transparent display mode, which is different from the display mode of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters. In the example shown in FIGS. 11-13, the color of the line 20SHS6 of the Arabic numerals used for displaying the number of remaining times is "black", whereas the specific characters "0", "4", "
6”, “8”, and “9” are displayed in “white”, and when displayed in front of the background image during the ST, the background image during the ST cannot be visually recognized from the specific area 20SHI6. Become.

Further, the display mode of the specific region 20SHI6 is not limited to a color different from the color of the line 20SHS6 forming the kanji, and the line 20SHS6 forming the character with the specific region 20SHI6
It is sufficient if the display mode has a high contrast with respect to the display mode of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters to the extent that the characters can be accurately identified.

For example, the color of the specific region 20SHI6 may be a color with a high contrast with respect to the color of the line 20SHS6 forming the characters. In that case, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI6 may be brightness with a low contrast with respect to the brightness of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters. Also, in that case, the texture of the specific region 20SHI6 may be a texture with a low contrast with respect to the texture of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters. Also, in that case, the specific area 20SHI6
may be a texture with low contrast with respect to the texture of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters.

Further, for example, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI6 may be brightness with a high contrast with respect to the brightness of the line 20SHS6 forming the characters. In that case, the specific area 20SHI6
may be a color with low contrast with respect to the color of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters. Also, in that case, the texture of the specific region 20SHI6 may be a texture with a low contrast with respect to the texture of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters. Also, in that case, the specific area 20S
The texture of HI6 may be a low-contrast texture with respect to the texture of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters.

Further, for example, the texture of the specific region 20SHI6 may be texture that has a high contrast with the texture of the line 20SHS6 that forms the character. In that case, the color of the specific region 20SHI6 may be a color with a low contrast with respect to the color of the line 20SHS6 forming the characters. Also, in that case, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI6 may be brightness with a low contrast with respect to the brightness of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters. Also, in that case, the specific area 20S
The texture of HI6 may be a low-contrast texture with respect to the texture of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters.

Also, for example, the texture of the specific region 20SHI6 is the line 20SHS6 that forms the character.
A texture with a high contrast with respect to the texture of . In that case, the color of the specific region 20SHI6 may be a color with a low contrast with respect to the color of the line 20SHS6 forming the characters. Also, in that case, the brightness of the specific region 20SHI6 may be brightness with a low contrast with respect to the brightness of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters. Also, in that case, the texture of the specific region 20SHI6 may be a texture with a low contrast with respect to the texture of the lines 20SHS6 forming the characters.

Of the characters used to display the remaining number of times, numbers other than Arabic numerals for displaying the remaining number of STs, and specific characters among characters other than numbers for making the remaining number of times displayed are shown in the figure. Like the Arabic numerals shown in 11-13, the specific area is displayed in a non-transparent display mode different from the display mode of the lines forming the characters.

(Remaining count notification display in the fourth form of the characteristic portion 20SH)
FIGS. 11-14 are diagrams showing an example of a display mode of Arabic numerals used for the remaining number of times notification display in the fourth form of the characterizing portion 20SH.

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

When the number of remaining times indicated by the remaining number of times display reaches a predetermined number of times, the remaining number of times notification display includes a number for displaying the predetermined number of times and a character other than the number for making the remaining number of times notification display recognizable. and are used. The numerals used for the remaining count notification display are, for example, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, Chinese numerals, and the like.

As shown in FIGS. 11-14, the display of the number of remaining times is displayed in a plurality of modes with different transmittances. 11-14(A) is a display mode in which the line area forming the characters of the remaining number of times notification display is not transparent, and the background of the characters cannot be seen from the line area. Figure 11
-14(B) is a display mode in which the line area forming the characters of the remaining number notification display is transparent, and the background of the characters can be seen through the line area.

In addition, the remaining number of times notification display is displayed in three-dimensional characters. In the display mode in which the character background is not visible, the line area forming the three-dimensional character includes an area 20SHS71 that expresses the character and an area 20SHS72A that expresses the depth of the three-dimensional character. In the display mode in which the character background is transparent, the area 20SHS71 for expressing the characters is transparently displayed, and in the display mode in which the character background is not visible, the area 20SHS72A for expressing the depth of the three-dimensional characters is displayed. This area is displayed as an area 20SHS72B representing the bottom surface of the three-dimensional character.

Among such three-dimensional characters, there are characters corresponding to specific characters. In the example shown in FIGS. 11-14, among the three-dimensional Arabic numerals used for the remaining count notification display, the specific character "0
, “4”, “6”, “8”, and “9” are displayed in a transparent display mode, and when displayed in front of the background image during the ST, from the specific region 20SHI7 ST
The middle background image becomes visible.

As shown in FIGS. 11-14, the specific area 20SHI7 for the remaining number of times notification display differs depending on whether the remaining number of times notification display is displayed in a non-transmissive manner or in a transparent manner. Figure 1
In the example shown in 1-14, the remaining count notification display is displayed in a non-transparent manner, and since the area of the lines forming the characters includes the area 20SHS72A expressing the depth of the characters, the area 20SHS71 expressing the characters. and the outline of the area 20SHS72A that expresses the depth of the character located on the inner peripheral side of the area is the specific area 20SHI7. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 11-14(B), the remaining count notification display is displayed in a transparent manner, and since the area 20SHS71 representing characters is displayed transparently, the bottom surface of the three-dimensional character is expressed. The area surrounded by the inner outline of the area 20SHS72B is the specific area 20SHI7.

(Appearance of Remaining Count Display in Fourth Form of Characteristic Portion 20SH)
FIG. 11-15(A) is a diagram showing how the remaining count display in the fourth form of the characteristic portion 20SH looks. FIG. 11-15(B) is an enlarged view of the portion of the Arabic numeral "0" surrounded by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 11-15(A).

In the examples shown in FIGS. 11-15 (A) and (B), the line of the background image during the ST overlaps behind the specific area of the specific character "0" used in the remaining number display 20SHST, but the specific area 20
Since the SHI6 is displayed in "white", the background image during the ST cannot be visually recognized from the specific area 20SHI6. Therefore, in the specific area 20SHI6, the line 20S of the background image in the ST
It is not assimilated with HHS2, and the specific character "0" can be accurately recognized as the Arabic numeral "0".

On the image display device 5, in addition to the remaining number display 20SHST, the acquired number display 20SHK,
Right-handed display 20 SHM and probability variable display 2 for recognizing that it is controlled to a probability variable state
0SHRU is displayed. Acquisition number display 20SHK, right-handed display 20SHM, probability variation display 20SHRU are also displayed small in the end area of the display area of the image display device 5 so as not to impede the visibility of the decoration pattern, like the remaining number display 20SHST.

The characters used for the acquisition number display 20SHK, the right-handed display 20SHM, and the probability display 20SHRU are the same type of characters as the characters used for the remaining number display 20SHST and the remaining number notification display, and the remaining number display 20SHST and the remaining number notification display. a different type of character than the one that is
may contain In this embodiment, the characters of the remaining count display 20SHST and the remaining count notification display 20SHSTH are "numbers", "hiragana" and "kanji" as shown in FIGS.
is used. On the other hand, the variable probability display 20SHRU uses "alphabet" which is a different type of characters from the characters used in the remaining count display 20SHST and the remaining count notification display 20SHSTH. In addition, the acquisition number display 20SHK includes "numbers" which are the same type of characters as the characters used in the remaining number display 20SHST and remaining number notification display 20SHSTH, and the characters used for the remaining number display 20SHST and remaining number notification display 20SHSTH. A different type of character, katakana, is used. Further, the right-handed display 20SHM includes "hiragana" and "kanji" which are the same type of characters as the characters used in the remaining number display 20SHST and the remaining number reporting display 20SHSTH, and the remaining number display 20SHST and remaining number reporting display 20SHS.
"Symbols", which are different types of characters from the characters used for TH, are used.

Among the characters used for the winning number display 20SHK, the right-handed display 20SHM, and the odd probability display 20SHRU, there are characters that correspond to specific characters regardless of the type of the character. The specific areas of the specific characters used for the acquisition number display 20SHK, right-handed display 20SHM, and probability variation display 20SHRU are also in a non-transparent display mode, similar to the specific area 20SHI6 for the remaining number display 20SHST, and the line 20SHS6 forming the characters. Since it is displayed in a display mode different from the display mode, the background image during the ST cannot be visually recognized from the specific area 20SHI6.

(Example of effect operation of remaining count display and remaining count notification display in the fourth form of characteristic portion 20SH)
FIGS. 11-16 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the relationship between the variable display in the fourth form of the characterizing portion 20SH and the change in the display mode of the remaining count notification display. FIGS. 11-17 are diagrams showing an example of the effect operation of the remaining number display and the remaining number notification display in the first form of the characteristic portion 20SH.

As shown in FIGS. 11-17, the effect control CPU 120 displays the remaining number display 20SHST in the second display area 20SH51 of the image display device 5. FIG. Figures 11-17 (A) to (B)
), the effect control CPU 120 displays the remaining number of times display 2 every time the variable display is executed.
The number for displaying the remaining number of STs of 0SHST is decremented by 1 and displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 11-16 and 11-17 (A) to (B), the effect control CPU 120 starts the variable display when the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display becomes a predetermined number of times. The remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH for notifying the predetermined number of times is started to be displayed in a non-transmissive display mode. For example, the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number display is 60.
When the variable display of times, 50 times, 40 times, 30 times, 20 times, and 10 times starts, the display of the remaining number of times informing display 20SHSTH that informs the number of times starts to be displayed in a non-transmissive display mode. . As shown in FIGS. 11-17B to 11-17D, the characters used for the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH are larger in size than the characters used for the remaining number of times display 20SHST. In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 11-17, the acquired number display 20SHK is also displayed when the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH is displayed, but the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH is
It is displayed in a display area different from the display area where the acquisition number display 20SHK is displayed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 11-16 and 11-17 (B) to (C), the remaining count notification display 2
When the first period has passed since the display of 0SHSTH is started, the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the remaining number notification display 20SHSTH from a non-transmissive display mode to a transparent display mode. Then, as shown in FIGS. 11-16 and 11-17 (B) to (E), when the second period has passed since the display mode of the remaining number notification display 20SHSTH is changed, the effect control CPU 120 The display of the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH is terminated.

Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform variable display based on a plurality of types of variation patterns with different variable display times.

The remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH is a display for notifying the predetermined number of times when the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display reaches the predetermined number of times. Therefore, the remaining number of times notification display 20
If SHSTH is displayed across a plurality of variable displays, there is a possibility that the remaining number of STs may be misunderstood.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the first period and the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH are displayed in a display mode in which the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH is not transparent so that the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH can be terminated in one variable display. The total period including the second period of display in the transmissive 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 such a configuration, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 16, in the variable display in which the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display is a predetermined number of times, no matter which type of variable display is executed based on the variation pattern, The display of the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH can be ended in the one variable display.

Here, the first display area 20SH51 includes the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R described above. On the other hand, the number-of-remaining notification display 20SHSTH is displayed in front of the identification information in at least the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the first display area 20SH51. Therefore, the remaining number of times notification display 20SH that is not transparent
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, so that the display result of the variable display can be recognized,
The first period in which the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH is not transmitted through the display mode is set to end before the timing at which the display result in the variable display of the type of variation pattern with the shortest variable display time is derived. there is

According to such a configuration, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 16, in the variable display in which the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display is a predetermined number of times, no matter which type of variable display is executed based on the variation pattern, The display result of the variable display can be favorably recognized.

In the example shown in FIG. 11-17(D), the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH is displayed when the display result of the variable display is derived. Because of the change, the identification information behind the characters can be visually recognized from the area of the lines forming the characters of the remaining count notification display 20SHSTH.

In this embodiment, the remaining number of times notification display 20SH is displayed in a transparent display mode when the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed.
Although the change in the display mode of STH is controlled, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed in the variable display where the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display 20SHST is a predetermined number of times, the decorative pattern is temporarily displayed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. When the vehicle is temporarily stopped, 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 characterizing portion 20SH can be controlled to a probability variable state accompanied by time-saving control that allows the game to proceed faster than the normal state. The pachinko game machine 1 is provided 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 surrounding the first display area 20SH51 and narrower than the first display area 20SH51. The image display device 5 can display the ST background image in the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52. In addition, the image display device 5, in the second display area 20SH52, on the front side of the background video during ST, remaining number display 2 regarding the remaining number of ST number in the probability changing state
0SHST can be displayed. Further, the image display device 5 has at least the first display area 20S.
At H51, when the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display reaches a predetermined number of times on the front side of the ST background image, the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display 20SHST is displayed as a remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH for notifying the predetermined number of times. The remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH that informs "60" when the number of times reaches 60, and the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display 20SHST is 50.
It is possible to display a remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH that notifies "50" when the time comes. The remaining number display 20SHST is updated each time the variable display is performed. On the other hand, the display of the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH ends when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of display. The characters used for the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH are larger in size than the characters used for the remaining number of times display 20SHST. The characters used for the remaining number display 20SHST and the remaining number notification display 20SHSTH include specific areas surrounded by lines forming the characters. The specific character used for the remaining count display 20SHST is the specific area 20SHI
From 6, the background image cannot be visually recognized during ST. On the other hand, as for the specific characters used for the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH, the background video during the ST can be visually recognized from the specific area 20SHI7.

According to such a configuration, the remaining count display 20SHST and the remaining count notification display 2 including specific characters
0SHSTH can be preferably displayed in relation to the background image during ST. For example, when the player confirms the remaining number of STs in the variable probability state, the remaining number of times display 20SHS
T is checked, but the remaining count display 20SHST is displayed in small size characters in the narrow second display area 20SH52. By making the background image in the ST from the specific area 20SHI6 of the specific character invisible,
Specific characters can be recognized accurately. Further, the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH is not always displayed like the remaining number of times display 20SHST. It is displayed only for a period of time, and is displayed in large size characters in the wide first display area 20SH51. At the conspicuous display position of the display area 20SH51,
It is possible to show even a little background image during the ST.

Further, as described above, the image display device 5 can display the characters used for the number-of-remaining notification display 20SHSTH in a transparent display mode in which the image on the back side can be seen through the lines forming the characters. be.

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

In addition, as described above, the first display area 20SH51 includes the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design 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 design in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to visually recognize the variable display of the decoration pattern when the remaining count notification display 20SHSTH is displayed, so that unnecessary stress can be prevented from being given to the player. .

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

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

In addition, as described above, the image display device 5 displays the winning number display 20 regarding the number of awarded balls.
SHK can be displayed. Then, the image display device 5 displays the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH in a display area different from the display area where the acquired number display 20SHK is displayed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the obtained number display 20SHK from deteriorating due to the display of the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH.

In the above description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but medals are inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player.
The present invention also applies to a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player and the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols. Invention is applicable.

(Description of means related to characteristic portion 20SH)
(1) The gaming machine according to the first form of the characterizing part 20SH is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled in a jackpot game state). etc.), display means (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an image display device 5, etc.), and the display area of the display means includes a first display area and a display area around the first display area. a second display area narrower than the first display area (for example, the display area of the image display device 5 is the first display area 20SH51 and the area around the first display area 20SH51); and a second display area 20SH52 narrower than the first display area 20SH51, etc.)
, the display means can display 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 can display the background image in the first display area 20SH5
1 and the second display area 20SH52, the background image during the big win corresponding to the big win game state can be displayed, etc.), and the gaming value given to the front side of the background image in the second display area (For example, in the second display area 20SH52, the image display device 5 displays the winning number display 20SHK related to the number of awarded balls on the front side of the background image during the big hit. possible, etc.), at least in the first display area, in front of the background image, as a notification display for notifying that the amount of game value given has reached a predetermined amount, the amount of game value given has reached a predetermined amount. It is possible to display a first notification display for notifying that the first predetermined amount has been reached, and a second notification display for notifying that the amount of game value provided has reached the second predetermined amount (for example, an image The display device 5 has at least a first display area 20SH5
1, on the front side of the background image during the big win, the award given in the big win game state as an acquisition number notification display 20SHKH for notifying that the number of prize balls given in the big win game state has reached the number of "Kiriban". When the number of balls reaches "1000", it is possible to display "1000 over" to notify the number of winnings, and when the number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state reaches "2000", "2000" is displayed. (e.g., it is possible to display an acquisition number notification display such as "over"), and the award amount display is updated each time a game value is awarded in the advantageous state (for example, the acquisition number display 20 SHK is a jackpot game state). is updated each time a game ball is dispensed as a prize ball, etc.), and the notification display ends when a specific period has elapsed since the display started (for example, the number of acquisition notification display 20SHKH is such as ending the display when a predetermined period of time has passed since the display started), and the characters used for the notification display are characters of a size larger than the characters used for the display of the amount to be given (for example, acquisition The characters used for the number notification display 20SHKH should be of a size larger than the characters used for the acquired number display 20SHK, etc.), Including specific characters forming an enclosed specific area (for example, the characters used in the acquisition number display 20SHK and the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH include specific characters forming a specific area enclosed by lines forming the characters). including, etc.), and the specific characters used for the display of the award amount are such that the background image cannot be visually recognized from the specific area (for example, the specific characters used for the acquisition number display 20 SHK are the background image during the big hit from the specific area. is not visible from the specific area), and the background image is visible from the specific area. The background image is visible during the big hit, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately display the application amount display and the notification display including the specific characters in relation to the background image. For example, when a player confirms the amount of gaming value that has been granted in an advantageous state, the player confirms the display of the amount to be awarded. If the background image is visible from the specific area of the specific character, the specific character may look different from the original character. Specific characters can be recognized accurately. In addition, the notification display is not always displayed in an advantageous state like the award amount display, but is intended to congratulate the player when the amount of game value imparted in the advantageous state reaches a predetermined amount. It is displayed only for a predetermined period, and since it is displayed with large size characters in the wide first display area, the background image is made visible from the specific area of the specific characters, which is called the first display area. It is possible to show the background image even a little at a conspicuous display position.

(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 are the Arabic numerals '0', '4', '6', '8', '
9", etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately display the application amount display and notification display using Arabic numerals 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 display of the award amount (for example, the image display device 5 displays the obtained number Display 2
(e.g., display 20SHKH for notifying the number of acquisitions while 0SHK is being displayed).

According to such a configuration, even when the information display is displayed, it is possible to accurately grasp the amount of the game value that has been awarded in the jackpot game state from the display of the amount to be awarded.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, the display means may display the first
The notification display can be displayed in the display area and the second display area (for example, the image display device 5 can display the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH in the first display area 20SH51 and the second display area 20SH52. etc.).

According to such a configuration, the notification display becomes more noticeable to the player, and it is possible to suitably notify that the amount of game value awarded in an advantageous state has reached the predetermined amount.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, the display means may display the second
In the area, it is possible to display a specific display related to the advantageous state in front of the background image (for example, the image display device 5 can display the big win display 20SHO in front of the background image during the big win in the second display area 20SH52 , Decorative pattern display 20SHZ, Round number display 20SH
R, right-handed display 20 SHM, etc.). Characters different from the characters used for display are included, and each type of character includes a specific character in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the character is formed (for example, a jackpot display 20SHO, a decorative pattern The characters used for the display 20SHZ, the number of rounds display 20SHR, and the right-handed display 20SHM are the number of wins display 20SHK and the number of wins notification display 20SH.
Characters of the same type as those used for KH, acquisition number display 20SHK and acquisition number notification display 2
characters used for 0SHKH and characters of a different type, and any type of character includes a specific character in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the character is formed, etc.), used for the specific display The background image cannot be visually recognized from the specific area (for example, the specific characters used for the jackpot display 20SHO, the decorative pattern display 20SHZ, the round number display 20SHR, and the right-handed display 20SHM are used for the jackpot display from the specific area). The middle background image is not visible, etc.).

According to such a configuration, the specific character can be accurately recognized even for the specific display.

(6) The gaming machine according to the second form of the characterizing part 20SH is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, it can be controlled in a jackpot game state), and display means (For example, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an image display device 5, etc.), and the display area of the display means is a first display area and an area around the first display area. a second display area that 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 an area around the first display area 20SH51 that is the first display area 20SH51).
a second display area 20SH52 narrower than SH51, etc.), and the display means can display 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 has a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20
In SH52, it is possible to display a background image during a big win corresponding to the big win gaming state, etc.), and in the second display area, the amount of the game value given to the front side of the background image. display (for example, the image display device 5 can display the second display area 2
In 0SH52, it is possible to display the winning number display related to the number of awarded balls on the front side of the background image during the big win, etc.), and at least in the first display area, the game value is displayed on the front side of the background image. A first notification display for notifying that the amount of given game value has reached a first predetermined amount, and a first notification display for notifying that the amount of given game value has reached a first predetermined amount, and a second notification display for notifying that the given amount of game value has A second notification display that notifies that the predetermined amount has been reached can be displayed (for example,
The image display device 5 displays, at least in the first display area 20SH51, on the front side of the background image during the big win, an obtained number notification display for notifying that the number of prize balls provided in the big win game state has reached the number of "Kiriban". , the number of prize balls given in the jackpot game state is "100
When the number of winning balls reaches "0", it is possible to display "1000 over", and when the number of awarded balls reaches "2000" in the jackpot game state, "2000 over" can be displayed. (e.g., it is possible to display the winning number notification display, etc.), and the awarded amount display is updated every time a game value is awarded in the advantageous state updated every time a ball is paid out, etc.), the notification display,
The display is terminated when a specific period of time has elapsed since the display was started (for example, the acquisition number notification display is terminated when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the display was started), and the notification display is larger than the characters used to display the awarded amount (for example, the characters used to display the number of acquisitions are larger than the characters used to display the number of acquisitions). etc.), the characters used for the application amount display and the notification display are
Including specific characters in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming characters is formed (for example, characters used for display of the number of acquisitions and informing display of the number of acquisitions have a specific area surrounded by lines forming characters) (e.g., the specific characters used for the display of the award amount are such that the background image cannot be visually recognized from the specific area (for example, the specific characters used for the display of the number of acquisitions are not visible from the specific area). The specific character used for the notification display is larger than the specific character used for the application amount display, and the size of the area of the line forming the character is larger than the specific character used for the application amount display. The ratio of the size is small (for example, the specific characters used to display the number of acquisitions have a larger ratio of the size of the specific area to the size of the area of the line forming the character than the specific characters used to display the number of acquisitions. small, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately display the application amount display and the notification display including the specific characters in relation to the background image. For example, when a player confirms the amount of gaming value that has been granted in an advantageous state, the player confirms the display of the amount to be awarded, but the display of the amount to be awarded is displayed in small size characters in the narrow second display area. If the background image is visible from the specific area of the specific character, the specific character may look different from the original character. Specific characters can be recognized accurately.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above, the characters used for the notification display are three-dimensional characters (for example, the characters used for the acquisition number notification display are three-dimensional characters), and the three-dimensional characters are The line area to be formed may include an area representing a character and an area representing the depth of the character.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the presentation effect of the notification display.

(8) In the gaming machine of (6) or (7) above, the specific character used for the notification display is such that the background image is visible from the specific area (for example, the specific character used for the acquisition number notification display). , the background image during the big hit can be seen from the specific area 20SHI3, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the notification display is not always displayed in the advantageous state like the award amount display, but is displayed when the amount of the game value imparted in the advantageous state reaches the predetermined amount. It is displayed only for a predetermined period in the meaning of congratulating a person, is displayed in large size characters 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 characters Since the is small, even if the background image is visible from the specific area of the specific character, it is possible to reduce the risk of misrecognizing the character. can increase

(9) In the gaming machine of (6) or (7) above, the specific character used for the notification display is such that the background image cannot be visually recognized from the specific area (for example, the acquisition number notification display in Modification 1). The specific character used in the above may be such that the background image during the big hit cannot be visually recognized from the specific area 20SHI4.

According to such a configuration, the winning number notification display is not always displayed in the big win game state like the winning number display, but the number of prize balls awarded in the big win game state reaches the number of "Kiriban". It is displayed only for a predetermined period of time in the sense of congratulating the player when the character is drawn, and is displayed in a large size character in the wide first display area 20SH51, and is a specific area relative to the size of the area of the line forming the character. Since the size ratio is small, it is possible to suppress discomfort even if the background image is not visible from the specific area of the specific character. can be prevented from being misidentified.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9) above, the display means can change the mode of the notification display to a specific mode (for example, the image display device 5 can display the acquired number The notification display 20SHKH can be stopped and displayed in the first display area 20SH51, etc.),
When the specified period of time has passed since the mode of the notification display changed to the specific mode, the mode of the notification display is changed to a mode different from the specific mode (for example, the number of acquisitions notification display 20
When a predetermined period of time has passed since SHKH was framed in to the stop position in the first display area 20SH51, the acquisition number notification display 20SHKH is framed out, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a 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 for the notification display are displayed in a plurality of colors in the line regions forming the characters (for example, the modification of the characteristic portion 20SH in the second mode). 2, the line area forming the characters is displayed in three-color gradation, etc.), and the display means changes the combination of the plurality of types of colors over time. (For example, the image display device 5 can display the character modes used for the acquisition number notification display in the following manner: 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 speed at which the combination of the plurality of types of colors changes differs depending on whether the number of acquisitions notification display is stopped in the first display area 20SH51 of the image display device 5 or when the number of acquisitions notification display is stopped. The speed at which the acquisition number notification display changes may differ depending on whether the player is moving (frame-in/frame-out).

According to such a configuration, since the display mode changes according to the moving speed of the notification display, the presentation effect can be enhanced.

(12) The gaming machine according to the fourth form of the characterizing part 20SH is a gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state that allows the game to progress faster than the normal state (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is possible to control to a variable probability state with time saving control that can progress the game faster than the normal state, etc.), display means (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with an image display device 5, etc.). The display area of the display means includes a first display area and a second display area surrounding the first display area and narrower than the first display area (for example, an image display device 5
includes a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20SH52 surrounding the first display area 20SH51 and narrower than the first display area 20SH51, etc.), the display means A background image corresponding to the special state can be displayed in the first display area and the second display area (for example, the image display device 5 can display the first display area 20SH
51 and the second display area 20SH52, the background image can be displayed during the ST, etc.)
, in the second display area, in front of the background image, it is possible to display a display of the number of variations relating to the number of variations in the special state (for example, the image display device 5 can display the number of variations in the second display area 20
In SH52, on the front side of the background image during ST, it is possible to display the remaining number display 20SHST regarding the remaining number of ST numbers in the probability changing state, etc.), at least in the first display area, on the front side of the background image, a first number of times notification display for notifying the number of times of change when the value of the display of the number of times of change reaches a first predetermined value as a number of times notification display for notifying the number of times of change when the value of the display of the number of times of change reaches a predetermined value; and a second frequency notification display that notifies the number of times of change when the value of the display of the number of times of change reaches a second predetermined value (for example, the image display device 5 can display ST When the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display reaches a predetermined number of times, the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display 20SHST is set to 60 times as a remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH that notifies the predetermined number of times. A remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH that notifies "60" when the remaining number of times is reached, and a remaining number of times notification display 20SH that notifies "50" when the remaining number of times indicated by the remaining number of times display 20SHST reaches 50 times.
STH, etc.), and the display of the number of times of change is updated each time the variable display is performed (for example, the remaining number of times display 20SHST is updated each time the variable display is performed, etc.). ), the number of times notification display ends when a specific period of time elapses after the display is started (for example, the remaining number of times notification display 20SHSTH is displayed when a predetermined period of time has passed since the display started). etc.), and the characters used for the number notification display are characters of a size larger than the characters used for the variation number display (for example, the remaining number notification display 20SH
The characters used for STH are characters of a size larger than the characters used for the remaining number display 20 SHST, etc.), and the characters used for the fluctuation number display and the number notification display are
Including specific characters in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming characters is formed (for example, the characters used in the remaining number display 20SHST and the remaining number notification display 20SHSTH include a specific area surrounded by lines forming characters). etc.), and the specific character used for the display of the number of fluctuations is such that the background image cannot be visually recognized from the specific area (for example, the remaining number display 20SH
The specific characters used for the ST are such that the background image in the ST cannot be visually recognized from the specific area 20SHI6, etc.), and the specific characters used for the number of times notification display are such that the background image is visible from the specific area ( For example, the specific character used for the remaining count notification display 20SHSTH is
The background image in the ST can be visually recognized from the specific area 20SHI7, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the change count display and the count notification display including the specific characters in relation to the background image. For example, when the player confirms the number of fluctuations in the special state, the number of fluctuations is displayed in small size characters in the narrow second display area. If the background image is visible, the specific characters may look different from the original characters, but by making the background image invisible from the specific area of the specific characters, the specific characters are accurately recognized. be able to. In addition, the number notification display is not always displayed like the variable number display, but is limited to a specific period in the sense of alerting the player that the remaining number indicated by the variable number display reaches a predetermined number. Since it is displayed in large size characters in the wide first display area, by making the background image visible from the specific area of the specific characters, in the conspicuous display position of the first display area, It is possible to show the background image even a little.

(13) In the gaming machine of (12) above, the display means can display the characters used for the number-of-times notification display in a transmissive mode in which an image on the back side can be seen through an area of lines forming the characters. (For example, the image display device 5 can display the characters used for the remaining count notification display 20SHSTH in a transparent display mode in which the image on the back side can be seen through the lines forming the characters. etc).

According to such a configuration, the background image can be visually recognized while the number-of-games notification display is being displayed, so that unnecessary stress can be prevented from being given to the player.

(14) In the gaming machine of (13) above, the first display area includes a variable display area in which identification information is variably displayed (for example, the first display area 20SH51 is "left", "middle",
including the "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc.), 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 design in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to visually recognize the variable display of the identification information while displaying the number-of-games notification display, so that unnecessary stress can be prevented from being given to the player.

(15) In the gaming machine of (14) above, when the identification information is displayed in a recognizable manner, the display means displays the number of times notification display in the transparent mode (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, etc.).

According to such a 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 the gaming machine according to any one of (12) to (15) above, the display means is capable of displaying a given amount display relating to the given amount of game value that has been given (for example, the image display device 5 , can display the winning number display 20SHK regarding the number of awarded balls, etc.), and display the number of times notification display (for example, image display The device 5 displays the remaining number notification display 20SHSTH in a display area different from the display area where the acquisition number display 20SHK is displayed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the application amount display from deteriorating due to the display of the number of times notification display.

(17) The gaming machine according to the first form of the characterizing part 20SH is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled in a jackpot game state). etc.), display means (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an image display device 5, etc.), and the display area of the display means includes a first display area and a display area around the first display area. a second display area narrower than the first display area (for example, the image display device 5
includes a first display area 20SH51 and a second display area 20SH52 surrounding the first display area 20SH51 and narrower than the first display area 20SH51, etc.), the display means In the first display area and the second display area, it is possible to display a first background image corresponding to the progress of the advantageous state (for example, the image display device 5 can display the first display area 20SH51 and In the second display area 20SH52, the background image during the big win corresponding to the progress of the round game in the big win game state can be displayed, etc.), and the advantageous state ends at least in the first display area. (For example, the image display device 5 can display at least the first display area 2
In 0SH51, it is possible to display an ending background image corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, etc.), and when the second background image is not displayed, the first background image is displayed in the second display area. (For example, when the ending background image is not displayed, the image display device 5 can display a specific suggestion image that suggests the progress of the game on the front side of the second display area 20SH52. (e.g., an effect image 20SHE of an advance notice of a pending game, which suggests control to a jackpot game state corresponding to the stored pending information, can be displayed on the front side of the image); , it is possible to display a given amount display relating to the given amount of game value given on the front side of the first background image (for example, the image display device 5 displays the background image during the jackpot in the second display area 20SH52. (e.g., display of winning number 20SHK related to the number of prize balls awarded), and when the second background image is displayed, at least in the first display area, the second background On the front side of the image, it is possible to display a result notification display that notifies the amount of game value awarded in the advantageous state (for example, when the ending background image is displayed, the image display device 5 may In at least the first display area 20SH51, on the front side of the ending background image, it is possible to display the result display 20SHRE that informs the total number of prize balls awarded in the jackpot game state, etc.), characters used for the result notification display is a character that is larger in size than the character used for the display of the award amount (for example, the character used for the result display 20SHRE is a character that is larger than the character used for the acquisition number display 20SHK), The characters used for the display of the given amount and the result 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 result display 20SHRE are , including a specific character forming a specific area surrounded by lines forming characters, etc.), the specific character used for the display of the amount to be applied is such that the first background image and the specific suggestive image are generated from the specific area. It is not visible (for example, the specific character used for the acquisition number display 20SHK is that the background image during the big hit and the effect image 20SHRE of the reservation notice are not visible from the specific area. etc.), the specific characters used for the result notification display are such that the second background image can be visually recognized from the specific area (for example, the specific characters used for the result display 20SHRE are such that the ending background image is visible from the specific area 20SHI5. possible, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the application amount display including the specific characters in relation to the first background image and the specific suggestion image, and display the result notification display including the specific characters in conjunction with the second background image. It can be conveniently displayed in relation. For example, when a player confirms the amount of gaming value that has been granted in an advantageous state, the player confirms the display of the amount of grant. Since it may overlap with the suggestive video, if the first background video or the specific suggestive video is visible from the specific area of the specific character, the specific character may appear to be different from the original character. By making it impossible to visually recognize the background image and the specific suggestive image during the big win from the specific area of , the specific characters can be accurately recognized. On the other hand, the result notification display is displayed in large size characters in the wide first display area and does not overlap with the specific suggestive video, so by making the second background video visible from the specific area of the specific characters, It is possible to show the second background image even a little in the conspicuous display position of the first display area.

(18) In the gaming machine of (17) above, setting means capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a jackpot winning probability any one of a plurality of different setting values "1" to "6" can be set), and the display means indicates the setting value set by the setting means (for example, the image display device 5 can display the ending background video in a manner suggesting the set value), and the specific suggestion video is It is one aspect of a plurality of types of suggestive images that suggest the advantageous state, and does not suggest the set value set by the setting means (for example, the effect image 20 SHRE of the pending notice is a predictor of the reliability of the big hit. Although it is one of a plurality of types of advance notice effects, the setting suggesting effect due to the pending advance notice is not executed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, there is a possibility that the setting value is suggested by the second background image, so it is significant that the second background image can be visually recognized from the specific area of the specific character used for the result notification display. increases.

(19) In the gaming machine of (17) or (18) above, the display means starts displaying the second background image with a predetermined brightness (for example, the image display device 5 displays the ending background image with a predetermined brightness). at the timing of starting the display of the result notification display, the second background image is paused and displayed at a specific brightness darker than the predetermined brightness, and the specific brightness is displayed. Display the result notification display with brightness brighter than brightness (for example,
At the timing T3 when the result display 20SHRE is started to be displayed, the image display device 5 pauses and displays the ending background image with a specific brightness darker than the predetermined brightness, and displays the result with a brightness brighter than the specific brightness. 20 SHRE, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the visibility of the result notification display.

(Description of Characteristic Portion 19SH)
Next, a game machine related to the characteristic portion 19SH will be described with reference to FIGS. 12-1 to 12-6. The image display device 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 relating to the characteristic portion 19SH displays the winning number of the number of prize balls given when the game ball enters the big winning opening in the big win game state, and is scheduled to be given in the big win game state. and a display of the number of expected winning balls related to the total number of prize balls. Further, the image display device 5 can display an effect display that makes the display of the expected number of winnings invisible or difficult 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 due to the effect display. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 starts the over winning effect before the display of the expected winning number becomes invisible or difficult due to the effect display.

Hereinafter, the pachinko game machine 1 relating to the characteristic portion 19SH having such characteristics will be described. Note that the description of the same parts as those described above will be omitted.

(Production action when a prize is won during a round game)
FIG. 12-1 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation when winning occurs during a round game. FIG. 12B is a diagram showing an example of the positional relationship of a plurality of display layers on which various displays are displayed.

The effect control CPU 120 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Acquisition number display 20SHK1 regarding the number of prize balls given by entering
and a display 20SH of the expected number of prize balls to be awarded in the jackpot game state.
Display K2. In the example shown in FIG. 12-1(A), the acquisition number display 20SHK is "13
5/1500", the acquisition number display 20SHK1 with "135" is placed in the numerator, and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 with "1500" is placed in the denominator, separated by a central bracket line "/". , displayed in fractional format. That is, the acquired number display 20SH shown in FIG. 12-1(A)
K has 1 prize ball given when the game ball enters the big prize opening in the jackpot game state.
35 balls, indicating that the total number of prize balls to be awarded in the jackpot game state is 1,500.

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 is displayed in the second display area 20SH52.
O, decorative symbol display 20SHZ, round number display 20SHR, and right-handed display 20SHM are also displayed. In addition, on the image display device 5, a background image during the big win in which the character 20SHCA appears is displayed corresponding to the progress of the round game in the big win game state. It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 12-2, the background image during the big win is displayed on the display layer arranged behind the display layer on which the winning number display 20SHK is displayed.

When the game ball enters the big winning hole in the jackpot game state and the prize ball is given, the effect control CPU 120 displays the winning number in the effect mode as shown in FIGS. Update the value of 20SHK.

When a game ball enters the big winning hole in the jackpot game state and a prize ball is given, the effect control CPU 120 first, as shown in FIG. Effect display is started in a display area near the position of the variable winning ball device 7 . Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7 is arranged at the lower right position of the image display device 5 as seen from the player. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 12-1(B), the effect display 20SHEF imitating a tornado is displayed in the lower right corner of the display area of the image display device 5. FIG. At this timing, the acquired number display 20SHK is visible, but the value of the acquired number display 20SHK is not updated.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays the acquired number display 20 as shown in FIG.
The effect display 20SHEF is moved toward the SHK display area. Figure 12-1 (C)
In the example shown in FIG. 2, since the acquired number display 20SHK is displayed in the upper part of the display area of the image display device 5, the effect display 20SH started to be displayed in the lower right corner of the display area.
EF is moving upwards in the display area. Also, in the example shown in Fig. 12-1(C),
The size of the effect display 20SHEF increases as it moves. Also at this timing, the acquisition number display 20SHK is visible, but the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK is not updated.

Then, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG.
The effect display 20SHEF is moved to the SHK display area. Here, as shown in FIG. 12-2, the effect display 20SHEF is displayed on a display layer arranged in front of the display layer on which the acquired number display 20SHK is displayed. Therefore, acquisition number display 2
By moving the effect display 20SHEF to the display area of 0SHK, the acquisition number display 20SHK becomes invisible. In addition, at this timing, the acquisition number display 20 SHK
is not visible, but as shown in FIG.

In the example shown in FIG. 12-1(D), by moving the effect display 20SHEF to the display area of the acquisition number display 20SHK, the acquisition number display 20SHK is invisible.
If the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK cannot be recognized, the acquisition number display 20SH
A portion of K may be visible. That is, by moving the effect display 20SHEF to the display area of the acquisition number display 20SHK, the acquisition number display 20SHK may be made difficult to see.

And, the effect control CPU120, Figure 12-1 (D) ~ (E), Figure 12-2 (D) ~
As shown in (E), by displaying the effect display 20SHEF in the display area of the acquisition number display 20SHK, when the acquisition number display 20SHK is invisible or difficult to see, the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK1 is updated. . Here, in this embodiment, as described above, when game balls enter the big winning hole, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls. Therefore, in the examples shown in FIGS.
The value of 0SHK1 is updated from "135" to "150".

Then, the effect 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), the effect display 20S
Since the display of HEF has ended, the acquisition number display 20SHK can be visually recognized, and it can be confirmed that the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK1 has been updated.

According to such an effect mode, first, the effect display 20SHEF is displayed, so that the attention can be drawn to the effect display 20SHEF. And effect display 20S
As the HEF approaches the display area of the winning number display 20SHK, attention to the winning number display 20SHK can be increased. Then, by updating the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK1 when the acquisition number display 20SHK becomes invisible or difficult to see due to the effect display 20SHEF, the display of the effect display 20SHEF ends and the acquisition number display 20SHK becomes visible. When it becomes , it is possible to appropriately recognize that the value of the acquired number display 20SHK1, which has been focused on, has been updated.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is controlled so that the big winning hole is closed when the tenth game ball enters the big winning hole in one round game.
A so-called over winning may occur in which the 1st game ball enters the big winning hole following the 10th game ball. When over winning occurs, the effect control CPU 120
- The value of the acquired number display 20SHK is updated by the effect mode shown in -3.

When an over-winning occurs, the effect control CPU 120 first, FIG. 12-3 (A) ~ (
As shown in B), the effect display is started in the display area near the position of the special variable winning ball device 7 forming the big winning hole, in the same way as when the tenth winning ball has been won. In the example shown in FIG. 12-3(B), an effect display 20SHEF simulating a tornado is displayed at the lower right corner of the display area of the image display device 5 . At this timing, the acquired number display 20SHK is visible, but the value of the acquired number display 20SHK is not updated.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays the acquired number display 20 as shown in FIG.
The effect display 20SHEF is moved toward the SHK display area. Figure 12-3 (C)
In the example shown in FIG. 2, since the acquired number display 20SHK is displayed in the upper part of the display area of the image display device 5, the effect display 20SH started to be displayed in the lower right corner of the display area.
EF is moving upwards in the display area. Also, in the example shown in Fig. 12-3(C),
The size of the effect display 20SHEF increases as it moves. Also at this timing, the acquisition number display 20SHK is visible, but the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK is not updated.

In addition, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG.
Before the effect display 20SHEF reaches the display area of HK, in other words, before the win number display 20SHK becomes invisible or difficult to see due to the effect display 20SHEF, the over-winning effect for notifying that an over-winning has occurred is started. do. In the example shown in FIG. 12-3(C), the image display device 5 displays an over winning effect image in which the character CHCB appears.

Note that the effect control CPU 120 can execute an effect by another effect device as an over winning effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 12-3(C), the effect control CPU 120 outputs, as an over-win effect, an over-win sound different from the normal win-win sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. In the example shown in FIG. 12-3(C), the over-winning sound of "picon picon" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Moreover, CPU1 for production control
In 20, the attacker lamp 9c may emit light in a light emission mode different from the sound at the time of normal winning as an over winning effect.

Then, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG.
The effect display 20SHEF is moved to the SHK display area. Here, as shown in FIG. 12-4, the effect display 20SHEF is displayed on a display layer arranged in front of the display layer on which the acquired number display 20SHK is displayed. Therefore, acquisition number display 2
By moving the effect display 20SHEF to the display area of 0SHK, the acquisition number display 20SHK becomes invisible. In addition, at this timing, the acquisition number display 20SHK
is not visible, but as shown in FIG. 12-4(D), the value of the acquired number display 20SHK is not updated.

In the example shown in FIG. 12-3(D), by moving the effect display 20SHEF to the display area of the acquisition number display 20SHK, the acquisition number display 20SHK becomes invisible,
If the value of the acquisition number display 20SHK cannot be recognized, the acquisition number display 20SH
A portion of K may be visible. That is, by moving the effect display 20SHEF to the display area of the acquisition number display 20SHK, the acquisition number display 20SHK may be made difficult to see.

And, the effect control CPU120, Figure 12-3 (D) ~ (E), Figure 12-4 (D) ~
As shown in (E), by displaying the effect display 20SHEF in the display area of the acquisition number display 20SHK, when the acquisition number display 20SHK is invisible or difficult to see, the acquisition number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquisition number display are displayed. 20 Update the value of SHK2. Figure 12-3 (D)
~ (E), in the example shown in Figure 12-4 (D) ~ (E), the value of acquisition number display 20SHK1 is "1
50" to "165", and the value of the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 is updated from "1500" to "1515".

Then, the effect 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), the effect display 20S
Since the display of HEF has ended, the acquisition number display 20SHK is visible, and it can be confirmed that the values of the acquisition number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 have been updated.

According to such an effect mode, first, the effect display 20SHEF is displayed, so that the attention can be drawn to the effect display 20SHEF. And effect display 20S
As the HEF approaches the display area of the winning number display 20SHK, attention to the winning number display 20SHK can be increased. Then, when the acquisition number display 20SHK is invisible or difficult to see due to the effect display 20SHEF, the values of the acquisition number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 are updated. Acquisition number display 20SH that was attracting attention when display 20SHK became visible
It is possible to appropriately recognize that the values of K1 and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 have been updated.

In particular, when over winning occurs, not only the value of the winning number display 20SHK1 but also the value of the expected winning number display 20SHK2 is updated, so that the total number of prize balls to be given in the jackpot game state is given due to the over winning. It is possible to appropriately recognize that the number of winning balls has been increased by the number of winning balls.

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

(Suggestion of setting by over-winning performance)
As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured so that the probability of winning a big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing shown in FIG. 6, by using the display result determination table according to the set value, the winning probability of the big hit is changed. The setting value consists of 6 stages from "1" to "6", "1" has the lowest ball rate, and "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6". The higher the value, the higher the payout rate. That is, when "1" is set as the set value, the degree of advantage for the player is the lowest, and the value increases in the order of "2", "3", "4", "5", and "6". Benefit increases step by step. In this embodiment, set values "1" to "3" are referred to as "low settings" and set values "4" to "6" are referred to as "high settings."

The pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment is configured to be able to change the set value, and is configured to be able to execute the above-described over winning effect as a setting suggestion effect for suggesting the set value. For example, the effect control CPU 120, when the set value is low setting, FIG. 12-5 (A
), the image display device 5 displays an over winning effect image in which the character CHCB appears.
, and an over-winning sound of "picon picon" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. On the other hand, when the setting value is high, the effect control CPU 120 displays an over winning effect image in which the character CHCC appears on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. An over-winning sound of "People!" is output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

It should be noted that the setting suggesting effect by the over winning effect may not definitely suggest whether the set value is low or high. For example, when the set value is set to a low value, the over winning effect shown in FIG. 12-5(B) may be executed at a sufficiently low rate, and when the set value is set to a high value In addition, the over winning effect shown in FIG. 12-5(A) may be executed at a sufficiently low rate.

In addition, the over-winning effect may differ in the effect mode depending on whether the set value is "6", which is the highest advantage for the player, or when the set value is not "6". Also, the over-winning effect may be different in effect mode depending on whether the set value is an odd number or when the set value is an even number.

(If there are rounds in which the predetermined number of prizes did not win and rounds in which over prizes occurred)
FIG. 11-6 is a diagram showing an example of an effect operation when there are rounds in which a predetermined number of prizes have not been won and rounds in which over-winning has occurred in the characteristic portion 19SH.

As described above, the open state of the jackpot game state is continued until the timing when the predetermined period elapses or the timing until the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches the predetermined number, whichever is earlier. .

In the example shown in FIGS. 12-6 (A) to (B), in one round of the round game, although there were 9 prizes, before the number of game balls entering the big prize opening reached 10 After 29.5 seconds have passed, one round of the round game is finished, and a second round of the round game is started. In this example, as shown in FIG. 12-6(B), in response to the fact that 9 prizes were won during one round of the round game, the winning number display 20SHK of "135/1500" is displayed. ing. In this example, it is assumed that the total number of prize balls to be awarded in the jackpot game state in which 10 rounds of round games are executed is 1,500.

Then, in the round game of 2 rounds, the number of game balls entering the big winning hole reaches 10, and the round game of 2 rounds ends, and in the round game of 3 rounds, 1
It is assumed that there are 0 prizes. That is, it is assumed that 300 prize balls are awarded in round games of the 2nd and 3rd rounds. In that case, the value of acquisition number display 20SHK1 is
As shown in FIG. 12-6(C), "135" at the start of the second round is updated to "435".

Then, it is assumed that over-winning has occurred in the round game of three rounds. In that case, as shown in FIG. 12-6(D), the display of the effect display 20SHEF is started, and the over winning effect is executed while the effect display 20SHEF is moving.

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

Then, in the 4th to 10th rounds of the round game, the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches 10 and the round game of each round is ended. In this case, the value of the acquired number display 20SHK1 is updated from "450" at the start of the 4th round to "1500" as shown in FIG. 12-6(G).

Then, when all 10 rounds of the round game are completed, an ending effect is executed as shown in FIG. is notified.

Here, in this example, the total number of prize balls to be awarded in the jackpot game state in which 10 rounds of round games are executed was 1500, but over winning occurred in 3 rounds of round games. Expected acquisition number display 20 SHK2 value is "15
15”. However, since there were only 9 wins in one round of the round game, the final value of the winning number display 20SHK1 was not "1515" but "1500".
”.

According to this embodiment, when there are rounds in which the predetermined number of prizes were not won and rounds in which over-winnings occurred, the value of the winning number display 20SHK1 is changed to the expected winning number display 20SHK.
Since the value is less than the value of 2, it is easy to understand that there were rounds in which the predetermined number of prizes were not won, and there were rounds in which over prizes were won by checking the final winning number display 20SHK. .

FIG. 11-7 is a diagram showing another example of the effect operation when there are rounds in which the predetermined number of prizes are not won and rounds in which over prizes are won in the characteristic portion 19SH.

In the example shown in FIGS. 12-7 (A) to (B), in the round game of one round, although there were 9 winnings, before the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reached 10 After 29.5 seconds have passed, one round of the round game is finished, and a second round of the round game is started. In this example, as shown in FIG. 12-7(B), in response to the fact that 9 prizes were won during one round of the round game, the winning number display 20SHK of "135/1500" is displayed. ing. In this example, it is assumed that the total number of prize balls to be awarded in the jackpot game state in which 10 rounds of round games are executed is 1,500.

Then, in the round game of 2 rounds, the number of game balls entering the big winning hole reaches 10, and the round game of 2 rounds ends, and in the round game of 3 rounds, 1
It is assumed that there are 0 prizes. That is, it is assumed that 300 prize balls are awarded in round games of the 2nd and 3rd rounds. In that case, the value of acquisition number display 20SHK1 is
As shown in FIG. 12-7(C), "135" at the start of the second round is updated to "435".

Then, it is assumed that over-winning has occurred in the round game of three rounds. In that case, as shown in FIG. 12-7(D), the display of the effect display 20SHEF is started, and the over winning effect is executed while the effect display 20SHEF is moving.

Then, as shown in FIG. 12-7(E), the acquired number display 20SHK becomes invisible or difficult to see due to the effect display 20SHEF, but when the acquired number display 20SHK becomes invisible or difficult to see, the acquired number display 20SHK1 value is updated. And Figure 12-7 (
As shown in F), when the display of the effect display 20SHEF ends, the acquired number display 20S
HK becomes visible. In this example, the value of the acquired number display 20SHK1 is changed from "435" to "4
50", but the value of 20SHK2, which is the expected number of acquisitions, has not been updated and is "15
00”.

Then, in the 4th to 10th rounds of the round game, the number of game balls entering the big winning opening reaches 10 and the round game of each round is ended. In this case, the value of the acquired number display 20SHK1 is updated from "450" at the start of the 4th round to "1500" as shown in FIG. 12-7(G).

Then, when all 10 rounds of the round game are completed, the ending effect is executed as shown in FIG. is notified.

Here, in this example, the total number of prize balls to be awarded in the jackpot game state in which 10 rounds of the round game are executed is 1500, but over winning occurs in the 3 rounds of the round game. However, the value of the final expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 is "1
500”. However, since there were only 9 wins in one round of the round game, the value of the final winning number display 20SHK1 is "1500".

According to such an embodiment, when there are rounds in which a predetermined number of prizes were not won and rounds in which over-winnings occurred, the values of the winning number display 20SHK1 and the expected winning number display 20SHK2 do not cause discomfort. be able to.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relating to the characteristic portion 19SH can be controlled to the jackpot game state. The pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an image display device 5 . In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a special variable winning ball device 7 which can be changed between an open state in which game balls can easily win and a closed state in which game balls cannot or cannot win a prize. In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a CPU 103 capable of executing a round game of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 from the closed state to the open state and then to the closed state when being controlled to the jackpot game state. . In addition, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 capable of executing an over-win effect when an over-win occurs in one round game. Then, the image display device 5
Acquisition number display 2 related to the number of prize balls given by the game ball entering the special variable prize ball device 7
It is possible to display 0SHK1 and an expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 regarding the total number of prize balls to be given in the jackpot game state. In addition, the image display device 5 displays an effect display 20S that makes the expected winning number display 20SHK2 invisible or difficult when an over-winning occurs.
HEF can be displayed. Further, the image display device 5 updates the value of the effect display 20SHEF when the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 becomes invisible or difficult due to the effect display 20SHEF. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect display 20S.
Before HEF makes the expected winning number display 20SHK2 invisible or difficult to see, the over winning effect is started.

According to such a configuration, when the value of the expected number of acquisition display 20SHK2 is updated, a sense of incongruity is caused more than when the value of the expected number of acquisition display 20SHK2 is updated while the number of expected acquisition display 20SHK2 is visible. can be suppressed.

Further, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes speakers 8L and 8R. and,
The effect control CPU 120 can execute an effect by the image display device 5 and an effect by the speakers 8L and 8R as over winning effects.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the effect of the over-winning effect.

Further, as described above, when the game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 7, the image display device 5 starts displaying the effect display 20SHEF in the display area close to the special variable winning ball device 7, and displays the effect display. 20SHEF is moved to make the acquisition number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 invisible or difficult to see.

According to such a configuration, the entry of the game ball into the special variable prize winning device 7 can be represented by the display effect on the image display device 5, and the amusement can be improved. In addition, the effect display 20SHEF makes not only the expected number of acquisition display 20SHK2 but also the number of acquisition display 20SHK1 invisible or difficult to see.

In addition, as described above, the acquisition number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 are
Effect display 20SHEF is visible when moving, acquisition number display 20SH
Effect display 20S in the display area where K1 and expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 are displayed
Becomes invisible or difficult to see when the HEF arrives.

According to such a configuration, when the effect display 20SHEF approaches the display area where 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 automatically come into view. Therefore, effect display 2
Acquisition count display 20SHK1 in state before value is updated due to attention to 0SHEF
And the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 can also be noticed.

Also, as described above, the effect control CPU 120 starts the over winning effect before the effect display 20SHEF reaches the display area where the number of wins display 20SHK1 and the number of expected wins display 20SHK2 are displayed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize in advance that an over-winning has occurred by executing the over-winning effect, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable when the expected winning number display 20SHK2 is updated. It can be suppressed more effectively.

Further, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can set one of a plurality of types of setting values "1" to "6" with different jackpot winning probabilities. And the image display device 5
can execute an over winning effect in a mode suggesting the set set value.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase attention to the over winning effect.

Further, as described above, the effect control CPU 120 ends the over-winning effect after the effect display 20SHEF ends.

According to such a configuration, in a state in which the over winning effect continues, the expected number of acquisition display 2
Since the updated value of 0SHK2 can be visually recognized, it is possible to more effectively suppress discomfort caused by the update of the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2.

(Modified example of characteristic portion 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 gist of the present invention.

For example, when the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure, CP
The U103 executes a power supply stop process just before it becomes inoperable due to a power supply stop. In this process when the power supply is stopped, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is to be backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of an error detection code and processing 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 error detection code. Even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like, by executing such power supply stop processing, the CPU
103 can continue the game before the power cut after the power cut is restored.

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

For example, when the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure during the round game, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the effect corresponding to the round game after the power is restored. In that case, the effect control CPU 120 does not display the acquisition number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 in the round game after the power failure is restored, or "????/
? ? ? ? ”, the acquisition number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 are displayed in a manner that does not display a specific value. In addition, even if a prize is won in the round game after power failure is restored, the effect control CPU 120 does not display the effect display 20SHEF because the image display device 5 does not execute the effect corresponding to the round game. . On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the over winning effect by the image display device 5 if it can be specified that an over winning effect has occurred in one round of the round game after the restoration of power supply, and the speakers 8L, 8R. It is possible to execute an over winning effect by the attack lamp 9c. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 can specify that an over-win has occurred, for example, by means of a effect control command that notifies that an over-win has occurred.

According to such a configuration, after the power is restored, the acquired number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquired number display 20
In a situation where the value of SHK2 cannot be confirmed, the effect display 20SHEF is not displayed so as not to cause a sense of incongruity.

(Description of means related to characteristic portion 19SH)
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic part 19SH is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be controlled to a jackpot game state), and the display Means (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 has an image display device 5, etc.), a variable that can be changed between a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium cannot or is difficult to win Winning means (for example, the pachinko machine 1 has a special variable winning ball device 7 that can change between an open state in which game balls can easily win and a closed state in which game balls cannot or are difficult to win)
, the variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state while being controlled to the advantageous state;
Control means capable of executing a round game that changes to the second state after changing to the state (
For example, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with a CPU 103 capable of executing a round game of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 from the closed state to the open state and then to the closed state when the jackpot game state is controlled. etc.), a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect when more than a predetermined number of game media wins the variable winning means in one of the round games (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 In the round game, when an over-winning occurs, a production control CPU 120 capable of executing an over-winning production is provided),
wherein the display means displays a first grant amount display regarding the grant amount of the game value that is granted when the game medium wins the variable prize winning means; It is possible to display a second application amount display related to the application amount (for example, the image display device 5
is an acquisition number display 20SHK1 related to the number of prize balls given by the game balls entering the special variable winning ball device 7, a scheduled acquisition number display 20SHK2 related to the total number of prize balls to be awarded in the jackpot game state, can be displayed, etc.), and when more than the predetermined number of game media wins the variable winning means, it is possible to display a specific display that makes the second award amount display invisible or difficult (for example, , the image display device 5 can display an effect display 20SHEF that makes the expected winning number display 20SHK2 invisible or difficult when an over-winning occurs, etc.), and the second award amount display can be performed by the specific display. When it is invisible or difficult to see, the value of the second grant amount display is updated (for example, the image display device 5 updates the value of the display of the expected acquisition amount 20SHK2 by the effect display 20SHEF. and updating the value of the effect display 20SHEF, etc.), and the specific effect executing means starts the specific effect before the second application amount display becomes invisible or difficult due to the specific display (effect control The CPU 120 for the game is characterized by starting an over winning effect before the expected winning number display 20SHK2 becomes invisible or difficult to see due to the effect display 20SHEF.

According to such a configuration, when the value of the display of the second application amount is updated, a sense of discomfort is caused more than when the value of the display of the second application amount is updated while the display of the second application amount is visible. can be suppressed.

(2) The game machine of (1) above includes audio output means (for example, the pachinko game machine 1 is provided with speakers 8L and 8R), and the specific effect execution means uses the specific effect as the specific effect. It is possible to execute an effect by the display means and an effect by the audio output means (
For example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute an effect by the image display device 5 and an effect by the speakers 8L and 8R as the over winning effect.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the production effect of the specific production.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, when the game medium wins the variable winning means, the display means starts displaying the specific display in a display area near the variable winning means. Then, the specific display is moved to make the first award amount display and the second award amount display invisible or difficult to see (for example, the image display device 5 is configured so that the game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 7). Then, the display of the effect display 20SHEF is started in the display area close to the special variable winning ball device 7, and the effect display 20SHEF is moved to make the acquisition number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 invisible or difficult to see. etc.).

According to such a configuration, the entry of the game ball into the variable winning means can be represented by the display effect on the display means, and the amusement can be improved. In addition, because the specific display makes not only the second application amount display but also the first application amount display invisible or difficult,
It is possible to more effectively suppress the occurrence of discomfort.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above, the first given amount display and the second given amount display are
Visible when the specific display is moving, and becomes invisible or difficult to see when the specific display reaches the display area where the first applied amount display and the second applied amount display are displayed. (For example, the acquisition number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 are visible when the effect indicator 20SHEF is moving, and the effect display is displayed in the display area where the acquisition number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 are displayed. become invisible or difficult to see when 20 SHEF is reached).

According to such a configuration, when the specific display approaches the display area where the first application amount display and the second application amount display are displayed, the first application amount display and the second application amount display are naturally visible. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to the first application amount display and the second application amount display in the state before the value is updated due to attention to the specific display.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above, the specific effect executing means may perform the above-described Start a specific effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 starts an over winning effect before the effect display 20SHEF reaches the display area where the acquisition number display 20SHK1 and the expected acquisition number display 20SHK2 are displayed) .

According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize in advance that the game media greater than the predetermined number have won the variable winning means by executing the specific effect, so that the display of the second award amount is updated. It is possible to more effectively suppress the feeling of discomfort that occurs when the device is used.

(6) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above, setting means (for example, pachinko game The machine 1 is capable of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values "1" to "6" with different jackpot winning probabilities, etc.), and the specific effect execution means is configured to perform the setting The specific effect can be executed in a manner suggesting the set value set by the means (for example, the image display device 5 can execute an over winning effect in a manner suggesting the set value). .

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase attention to the specific effect.

(7) In the gaming machine of (5) above, the specific effect executing means ends the specific effect after the display of the specific display ends (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the display of the effect display 20SHEF is (e.g., ending the over-winning effect after finishing).

According to such a configuration, since the updated value of the display of the second applied amount can be visually recognized while the specific effect is continuing, the sense of incongruity caused by the update of the display of the second applied amount can be eliminated. , can be suppressed more effectively.

(Another example of transition to a time-saving state)
In addition, in each characteristic portion and each modification described above, regarding the transition to the time saving state, the form of transitioning via the big hit state and the small hit state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 always operates is illustrated. , the invention is not limited thereto. For example, when a time-saving design is derived and displayed as a special design, it may be shifted to a time-saving state without operating the special variable winning ball device 7 .

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

In addition, when performing the lottery processing related to the derivation display of the time saving pattern, the lottery may be executed using a special random number for the time saving pattern lottery in these lottery processing, or the lottery random number of the lost pattern and the big hit pattern The lottery may be performed using random numbers for other lotteries such as lottery random numbers for small winning symbols, random numbers for judging big win lottery, and lottery random numbers for falling lottery.

In addition, these time-saving patterns may be a plurality of types of patterns, and may be used in combination with other patterns such as a small winning pattern or a winning pattern. In addition, in this case, the presence or absence of transition to the time saving state may be determined according to the small winning pattern to be used together. However, when the time-saving pattern is won, the lottery for the presence or absence of transition to the time-saving state is not performed by lottery, and the number of times of time-saving is not drawn.

In addition, in the case of performing the lottery of the time-saving design, if the setting value can be changed, the lottery probability of the time-saving design does not change according to the setting value, that is, the lottery probability of the time-saving design in all the setting values are the same. However, the lottery probability of these time-saving symbols may be a different probability between the first special figure and the second special figure.

In addition, regarding the timing of random number acquisition when drawing a lottery for the time saving pattern, even when using a dedicated random number or using another random number, the timing at the time of winning the starting port good.

In addition, regarding the winning of the time-saving design lottery, if a dedicated random number is used, the lottery result by the dedicated random number will be the winning value, and if a small-hit design random number is used for the time-saving design lottery, a specific small-hit design The random number is used as the winning value, and when the random number for the falling lottery determination value is used for the lottery of the time saving pattern, the random number for the falling lottery determination value can be used as the winning value, and the lottery using the structure, for example, the special variable winning ball A time-saving area may be provided inside the device 7, and the fact that the game ball passes through the time-saving area may be regarded as winning of the time-saving design.

When the time-saving pattern lottery is performed using a structure and the small winning pattern is used together with the time-saving pattern, the number of times of variable display of the time-saving state is not changed depending on whether or not the time-saving area is passed.

In addition, regarding the winning in the case of lottery of time-saving patterns, if random numbers are used for the lottery of time-saving patterns, a specific random number will be the winning value. A jackpot pattern random number value can be used as a winning value. However, if these random numbers are used as winning values, performances other than the big hit probability differ depending on the setting, so it is possible only if the setting value cannot be changed.

Moreover, the determination timing of the lottery result of the time saving pattern may be the timing after the big hit determination. Incidentally, the lottery for the time-saving symbol is not executed in the time-saving state or the high-probability state, but is executed only in the low-probability low-base state, regardless of which random number value is used for the lottery.
However, when the time-saving pattern is derived and displayed in the state of the time-saving state, whether the number of times of time-saving is reset or whether the lottery is not performed may be determined for each game machine.

In addition, as for the number of times of time saving when the time saving pattern is derived and displayed, it is possible to have a plurality of predetermined number of times of time saving according to the winning value and each game state. Moreover, it is also possible to make the condition for providing time saving different for each time saving pattern.

Further, when the number of times of time saving is different according to the time saving pattern, it is possible to change the sorting lottery of the time saving pattern between the first special pattern and the second special pattern.

Further, even when the same time saving pattern is derived and displayed, the number of times of time saving given may differ according to the game state at that time. However, it is required that it is predetermined for the game state.

In addition, the lottery result of "zero number of times of time saving" can be included as the lottery result of the time saving pattern in the low-probability low base state.

Also, the derivation lottery of the time saving end pattern may be executed, and the number of times of time saving may be the number of times until the time saving end pattern is derived and displayed after the start of time saving or until the big win pattern is derived and displayed.
In other words, without setting the number of times of time saving, in principle, it may be unlimited.

In addition, the number of times of time saving and the provision conditions may be different between the time saving state controlled by the time saving pattern and the time saving state controlled by the occurrence of the big hit.

Further, when the time saving pattern is derived and displayed, the timing to be controlled to the time saving state is the time when the pattern fixing time of the time saving pattern has passed. However, when a small winning pattern random number is used for the lottery of the time saving pattern, and when the small winning is won and shifts to the time saving state, the timing of controlling to the time saving state is the end of the small winning operation.

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

In addition, in the case of a gaming machine that is controlled to the high-probability low-base state over a predetermined number of variable display times after a big hit, the high-probability low-base state is in the high-probability low-base state when the amusement center opens, and the high-probability low base state is maintained a specified number of times. After the variable display is executed and finished, control may be performed to the time saving state.

In addition, when the time saving pattern is derived and displayed when the time saving limiter function is installed, the number of times of the time saving limiter is updated. Also, the design fixing time of the time saving pattern may be different from the design fixing time of the other patterns.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Pachinko game machine 11... Main board 12... Effect control board

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
display means;
variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium cannot or is difficult to win;
A control means capable of executing a round game for changing the variable winning means to the first state a plurality of times ,
The display means is
A specific display corresponding to the advantageous state can be displayed,
A grant amount display relating to the grant amount of game value can be displayed on the front side of the specific display,
On the front side of the specific display, a first notification display is displayed when the amount of game value provided reaches the first predetermined amount, and a first notification display is displayed when the amount of game value provided reaches the second predetermined amount. It is possible to display any one of the second notification display and the notification display,
The notification display is a display that ends after a specific period of time has passed since the display started,
The character display included in the notification display has a display size larger than the character display used for the application amount display,
The character display included in the application amount display and the notification display includes a specific character display in which a specific area surrounded by lines forming the character display is formed,
The specific character display used for the display of the amount to be applied is such that the specific display is invisible from the specific region,
The display means is
When the first round game is played out of the plurality of round games, the given amount display is displayed after a predetermined period of time after the variable winning means changes from the second state to the first state. ,
when the game medium does not win the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a predetermined display corresponding to the fact that the game value is not awarded at the start of the display of the awarded amount can be displayed;
When the game medium wins the variable winning means within the predetermined period, a count-up display corresponding to the granting of the game value is performed at the start of the display of the grant amount, and then a special display different from the predetermined display is displayed. A game machine that can be displayed.

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