JP2005177040A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of naturally directing the flow of the movement of identification information, continuously increasing expectations of big winning and executing performances without selecting the shape of the identification information. <P>SOLUTION: In a variable display game, unestablished identification information is increased to be plural in a continuous display area 313 where the variable display of the identification information is still continued and the respective pieces of the increased identification information are moved toward display areas 311 and 312 adjacent to the continuous display area 313 until they are made invisible from the continuous display area 313. Then, the respective pieces of the identification information moved to the outside of the continuous display area 313 are moved again so as to be gathered in the original continuous display area 313 and the respective pieces of the identification information are piled up with each other and changed into one piece of the identification information in the continuous display area 313. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device in which a display area capable of displaying an image is divided into a plurality of parts, and each of the plurality of display areas includes identification information related to a display result of the variable display game and an effect display of the variable display game. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a variable display game by displaying an effect image according to the above as the image.

  A conventional gaming machine executes a variable display game in which identification information is scrolled in a vertical direction or a horizontal direction in a plurality of display areas when a starting condition is satisfied, and a combination of identification information displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time However, in such a gaming machine, the scrolling form of the identification information during the variable display game is monotonous and tends to be bored by the player.

  Therefore, in order to realize a more interesting variable display game, the identification information is configured by combining the upper element and the lower element, and after the temporary stop of the identification information, only the upper element or the lower element is changed again and stopped. In addition, a gaming machine that re-forms identification information by a new combination of the upper element and the lower element (see, for example, Patent Document 1) or a plurality of temporarily stopped identification information moves to become one identification information. A gaming machine (for example, refer to Patent Document 2), which is a big hit when it is superimposed on, has been proposed.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-185089 JP 2001-218911 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 as described above, since the identification information is based on a simple shape such as a number, the identification information is configured by combining the upper element and the lower element. However, in the case of a gaming machine that displays identification information in which characters and numbers are integrated, the shape and If there are a plurality of characters having similar colors or the shape of the character is complicated, it may not be easy to confirm whether or not the identification information has been recreated.

  In addition, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 as described above, when one piece of identification information is formed by superimposing a plurality of pieces of identification information temporarily stopped with a jackpot, the display result is fixed. Therefore, it is difficult to say that the performance provided to the player whose result is already known is an effective performance.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the problems of the conventional techniques as described above. The unidentified identification information is increased to a plurality, and the increased identification information is moved so as to be distributed. After it disappears from the place, it is moved again so that it gathers back to the original place and it is displayed so as to merge with each other, so it is possible to naturally produce the flow of identification information, and to expect a big hit It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can continuously improve the game performance and can produce an effect without selecting the shape of the identification information.

The gist of the present invention for achieving the above-described object resides in the inventions of the following items.
[1] A display area (311 to 313) capable of displaying an image has a variable display device (310) divided into a plurality of parts, and a variable display game is displayed in each of the plurality of display areas (311 to 313). In the gaming machine (1) that executes the variable display game by displaying the identification information related to the result and the effect image related to the effect display of the variable display game as the image,
In the continuation display area (313) where the variable display of the identification information is still continued, the undetermined identification information is increased to a plurality, and each of the increased identification information is adjacent to the continuation display area (313). Identification information moving means (100, 300) for moving toward the display area (311, 312) from the continuous display area (313) until it becomes invisible.
The identification information moved out of the continuous display area (313) is moved again so as to gather in the original continuous display area (313), and the identification information is overlapped with each other in the continuous display area (313). A gaming machine (1) characterized by comprising identification information layering means (100, 300) that collectively make one piece of identification information.

[2] The gaming machine (1) according to [1], wherein when the identification information is increased or moved by the identification information moving means (100, 300), the identification information is changed to other identification information. ).

[3] The identification information according to [1] or [2], wherein the identification information is changed to other identification information when the identification information is re-moved or superimposed by the identification information layering means (100, 300). No gaming machine (1).

[4] When a predetermined display condition predetermined in the execution process of the variable display game is satisfied, the identification information moving means (100, 300) increases or moves the identification information, and the identification information multi-layer means (100 , 300) is a gaming machine (1) according to [1], [2] or [3], wherein the identification information is re-moved or superimposed.

[5] When the reach form in which the display result of the variable display game constitutes a part of a predetermined combination of identification information corresponding to the jackpot is derived, the identification information moving means (100, 300) displays the identification information. The identification information layering means (100, 300) executes a notice effect display reminiscent of whether or not the identification information that can constitute the jackpot is determined before the identification information is re-moved or superimposed. The gaming machine (1) according to [1], [2], [3] or [4], which is characterized by the above.

[6] The notice effect display is performed using the same number of characters as the number of identification information that is the effect image and is increased or moved by the identification information moving means (100, 300). The gaming machine (1) according to [5].

[7] The notice effect display is a display area (311 to 313) in which the identification information forming the reach mode is derived after the identification information is increased or moved by the identification information moving means (100, 300). It is executed in the continuous display area (313) until the identification information is re-moved and overlapped by the identification information layering means (100, 300). [5] or [ 6] The gaming machine (1).

[8] The plurality of display areas (311 to 313) are separated from each other, and the adjacent display areas (311 to 313) are formed as non-display areas (314) where no image is displayed. A gaming machine (1) according to [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6] or [7], which is characterized by the above.

[9] The screen of the variable display device (310) is divided into the plurality of display areas (311 to 313) by a partition member covering a part of the screen,
The gaming machine (1) according to [8], wherein the partition member forms the non-display area (314).

The present invention operates as follows.
According to the gaming machine (1) described in [1], the display area (311 to 313) of the variable display device (310) capable of displaying an image is divided into a plurality of display areas (311 to 311). In each of 313), the identification information related to the display result of the variable display game and the effect image related to the effect display of the variable display game are displayed, and the variable display game is executed.

  In the variable display game, the identification information moving means (100, 300) increases the undetermined identification information to plural in the continuous display area (313) where the variable display of the identification information is still continued. Each identified identification information is moved toward the display area (311, 312) adjacent to the continuous display area (313) until it becomes invisible from the continuous display area (313). Subsequently, each identification information moved out of the continuous display area (313) by the identification information layering means (100, 300) is moved again so as to gather again in the original continuous display area (313), In the continuous display area (313), the pieces of identification information are overlapped with each other and changed to one piece of identification information.

  In this way, after increasing the number of unidentified identification information to multiple, moving the increased identification information so that it is dispersed and disappearing from the original location, it is re-moved to gather again at the original location By displaying them so that they merge with each other, it is possible to naturally produce the flow of identification information as if a wave is drawing from the shore and then rushing to the shore again, and the expectation of a big hit Can be continuously improved, and an effect can be performed without selecting the shape of the identification information.

  Further, as described in [2] above, when the identification information is increased or moved by the identification information moving means (100, 300), if the identification information is changed to other identification information, the identification information is further changed. The interest of variable display can be enhanced. Specifically, for example, when the identification information is increased, other identification information different from the original identification information appears, or when the identification information is moved, the identification information is moved when the boundary of the continuous display area (313) is passed. It can be considered to change the identification information.

  In addition, as described in [3] above, when the identification information is moved or overlapped by the identification information layering means (100, 300), it is also interesting to change the identification information to other identification information. . Specifically, for example, when the identification information is moved again toward the continuous display area (313), when the boundary of the continuous display area (313) is passed, the identification information is changed to another identification information, or each identification information is overlapped. It is conceivable to change one piece of identification information remaining at the end to something different from each piece of identification information before the merge.

  Further, as described in [4] above, when the predetermined display condition predetermined in the execution process of the variable display game is satisfied, the identification information is increased or moved by the identification information moving means (100, 300). Then, the identification information may be removed or superimposed by the identification information layering means (100, 300).

  Here, the case where the predetermined display condition is satisfied corresponds to a case where a reach mode described below is derived, and the identification information moving means (100, 300) and the identification are caused by such a display state. By executing the display control by the information layering means (100, 300), it is possible to clarify for the player the opportunity to execute the effect related to the display control. Even if a predetermined display condition is satisfied, the display control does not necessarily need to be executed 100%.

  As an example of the establishment of the predetermined display condition, as described in [5] above, a reach mode has been derived in which the display result of the variable display game constitutes a part of a predetermined combination of identification information corresponding to a jackpot In this case, the identification information may be displayed by increasing or moving the identification information by the identification information moving means (100, 300) and re-moving or overlapping the identification information by the identification information layering means (100, 300).

  Here, if the identification information layering means (100, 300) further executes a notice effect display reminiscent of whether or not identification information that can constitute a jackpot is determined before the identification information is re-moved or superimposed. In particular, the display interest can be enhanced. Thereby, the player can clearly recognize that the reach mode has been derived, and the player's sense of expectation accompanying the derivation of the reach mode can be increased.

  Further, as described in [6] above, for example, the notice effect display is the effect image, and the same number of characters as the number of identification information to be increased or moved by the identification information moving means (100, 300). If it is used and executed, a synergistic effect is produced by performing a display effect that matches the movement of the identification information with the same number of characters as the number of identification information to be moved and displayed.

  In addition, as described in [7] above, the notice effect display is a display in which identification information forming a reach form is derived after the identification information is increased or moved by the identification information moving means (100, 300). It is executed in the continuous display area (313) until the identification information is re-moved and superimposed by the identification information layering means (100, 300) after being executed in the area (311, 312). Good.

  Here, when the notice effect display is first executed in the display area (311, 312) from which the identification information forming the reach mode is derived, the display is not limited to this display area (311, 312), but the display area is displayed. It is only necessary to display the area (311, 312) as the center, and the subsequent display in the continuous display area (313) is not limited to the continuous display area (313). ) Around the other display area (311 and 312).

  In particular, until the identification information is re-moved and overlapped, the notice information is displayed in the continuous display area (313) where the identification information is finally overlapped, whereby a plurality of display areas (311 to 313) are displayed. Since the display area (313) to which attention is paid is limited, the concentration of the player on the display can be enhanced, and the display can be easily viewed.

  Further, according to the gaming machine (1) described in [8], the plurality of display areas (311 to 313) are separated from each other, and between the adjacent display areas (311 to 313), A non-display area (314) where no image is displayed is formed. Therefore, during the execution of the variable display game in which images are displayed in each of the plurality of display areas (311 to 313), the player's attention is naturally distinguished for each clearly divided display area (311 to 313). Thus, it becomes easy to clearly and separately identify the images displayed for each display area (311 to 313).

  Furthermore, as described in [9] above, the screen of the variable display device (310) is divided into a plurality of display areas (311 to 313) by a partition member that covers a part of the screen. If the non-display area (314) is formed by the partition member, a novel display area (three-dimensional concealment and a novel display area (the structure of the partition) can be obtained without relying on the effect of the partition by the non-display area (314) on the flat surface. 311 to 313) and a non-display area (314) can be formed. Specifically, the partition member may be constituted by a part of the center case that forms the exterior of the variable display device (310), for example.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the variable display game, the undetermined identification information is increased to a plurality, and each of the increased identification information is moved so as to be dispersed and disappears from the original place, and then again. By re-moving to gather at the original place and displaying them so as to merge with each other, it is possible to naturally produce a flow of movement of identification information, and it is possible to continuously increase the expectation of jackpot In addition, it is possible to produce an effect without selecting the shape of the identification information.

  Further, when the identification information is increased or moved, the identification information is changed to other identification information, and when the identification information is moved again or overlapped, the identification information is changed to other identification information. If so, the interest of variable display can be further enhanced.

  Furthermore, when predetermined display conditions predetermined in the execution process of the variable display game are satisfied, the identification information is increased or moved, and the identification information is displayed so as to be moved or overlapped. When a mode is derived, the player can clearly recognize that a predetermined display condition has been established, and the player's expectation is increased, and a display opportunity with a high production effect is given to the player. It can be clarified.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment that represents the present invention will be described based on the drawings.
1 to 17 show a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a gaming machine main body 1 that executes a game for launching a ball on the gaming board 2, and a card unit (CR ball lending machine) b that lends the ball by inserting a valuable value card attached thereto. Consists of.

First, an outline of the entire gaming machine main body 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming machine main body 1 and a card unit b. The gaming machine main body 1 includes a gaming machine status lamp 422 that notifies the special gaming status of the gaming machine by lighting, a glass frame 11 that is formed in a frame shape and fixes the front glass, and a glass frame 11 behind the glass frame 11. A glass frame opening detection switch 132 for detecting the opening of the game board, and a game board 2 on which a ball fired by the player moves and a part for advancing the game are attached are detachably attached.

  On the lower surface of the glass frame 11, an upper tray 3 for storing lending balls and payout balls, a lower tray 4 for storing balls overflowing from the upper tray 3, and a ball stored in the upper tray 3 are extracted. An upper tray ball removal lever 7, a lower tray ball removal lever 8 for extracting a ball stored in the lower reception tray 4, and a handle 5 for a player to perform a hitting operation are provided. Further, the handle 5 is provided with a firing stop switch 652 for stopping the firing of the ball. An ashtray 6 for smokers is also provided beside the lower tray 4.

  Furthermore, as a device for the player to operate the card unit b, a frequency display unit 12 for displaying and confirming the remaining frequency of the valuable card, a lending button 9 for issuing a ball lending instruction, a valuable A return button 10 for giving a value card return instruction is provided in the vicinity of the upper tray 3, and their output terminals are connected to the operation panel substrate a on the back of the gaming machine.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the gaming machine main body 1 and the card unit b. On the back surface of the gaming machine main body 1, control boards and parts for various functions are arranged. Here, as the control board, the main board 100 that manages and controls the operation of the whole game, the instruction information from the main board 100 is received by parallel communication, the prize ball payout operation, and the card unit connection board 900 and the card unit communication. A payout control board 200 that controls the lending operation is provided.

  Further, as a control board, a launch control board 600 for controlling the launch of a sphere, a launch motor 653 controlled by the launch control board 600, a power supply board 700 for supplying predetermined power to each board, and a prize from the main board 100 are given. The outside of the frame for inputting the ball information, the ball rental information from the payout control board 200, and connecting to an external device to output the frame external information (award ball signal, ball rental signal, ball-out signal) A terminal board 800 and a card unit connection board 900 for connecting to the card unit b are also provided.

  In the protective cover 93, a display control board 300, a lamp control board 400, a sound control board 500, and the like are provided so as to be attached to the back side of the game board 2. Each control board is housed in a dedicated case and is set to be protected from dust from the outside, spilled balls from other equipment, and static electricity and electrical noise. In particular, the case of the main board 100 has a structure that can be opened and closed a predetermined number of times using a dedicated screw.

Next, the flow path of the sphere received from the pachinko ball supply device will be described.
In FIG. 2, the balls replenished from the pachinko ball replenishing device (not shown) are stored in the tank unit 90 at the upper part of the gaming machine, and each time the prize balls are paid out and lent out, the balls are taken into the chute unit 91 Then, it passes through the dispensing unit 92 and is sent to the upper tray 3.

  The tank unit 90 stores balls supplied from the pachinko ball supply device, and a prize ball tank ball presence / absence switch 801 and a ball leveling 94 are provided on the bottom surface of the tank unit 90. The prize ball tank ball presence / absence switch 801 is a switch for detecting the presence / absence of a ball stored in the tank unit 90. The switch is input according to the weight of the stored ball, and the detection signal passes through the frame external terminal plate 800. Output to the outside.

  The ball leveling 94 is for leveling the ball so that the ball flowing in the lane of the chute unit 91 does not rise due to the ball pressure. The bottom surface of the tank unit 90 is inclined so that balls are gathered and dropped at a portion joined to the chute unit 91. The chute unit 91 arranges the spheres flowing down from the tank unit 90 in two lanes. On the way to the payout unit 92, the ball leveling 94 suppresses the bulge due to the ball pressure, and the ball leveling 95 smoothes the ball more effectively and sends it to the payout unit 92. Is set.

  Further, a chute ball cut switch 131 is provided on the ball path of the chute unit 91. The chute ball cut switch 131 is a switch that detects the presence or absence of a ball up to the payout unit 92, and the detection signal is input to the main board 100 to monitor the presence or absence of the ball. The switch 131 is similar in use to the prize ball tank ball presence / absence switch 801, but the presence / absence of connection with the main board 100 is greatly different.

  The payout unit 92 forms a ball passage to the upper tray 3, a payout motor 222 for sending out the ball onto the ball passage, a payout stop solenoid 223 for suppressing the flow (falling) of the ball, and a rental ball And a path switching solenoid 224 for switching the path of the payout ball, a prize ball detection switch 130 for detecting the payout ball, a ball lending detection switch 220 for detecting the lending ball, and the like.

  The payout motor 222 and the payout stop solenoid 223 are connected to the payout control board 200 and controlled. When there is a request for paying a predetermined ball from the main board 100 to the payout control board 200, the payout control board 200 operates the path switching solenoid 224 to move the ball path to the payout ball side, and the payout motor 222 and the payout stop. The ball is sent to the upper tray 3 by the solenoid 223.

  Also, when a predetermined ball lending request signal is input to the payout control board 200 from the card unit b through the card unit connection board 900 by the player's operation, the payout control board 200 causes the path switching solenoid 224 to be turned on. The ball path is set to the rental ball side, and the ball is sent to the upper tray 3 by the payout motor 222 and the payout stop solenoid 223.

  The reason why the ball path is made variable according to the content of the request is that the prize ball detection switch 130 and the ball lending detection switch 220 divide a predetermined number of balls and reliably count them. Further, the prize ball detection switch 130 is connected to the main board 100 and counts a predetermined number of balls in the same manner as the payout control board 200 so that the payout can be confirmed more accurately.

  An overflow switch 133 is provided on the ball passage formed so that the overflow ball from the upper tray 3 flows down to the lower tray 4. When the sphere stored in the lower tray 4 is full and the sphere reaches the installation position of the overflow switch 133, the switch is input by the stored ball pressure, and the detection signal is input to the main board 100. . When the main board 100 detects the input of the overflow switch 133, the main board 100 outputs instruction information to the payout control board 200 so as to stop the ball payout.

  FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board 2. On the front of the game board 2, there are a guide rail 16 for guiding the fired ball to the game area 17, and a nail and a windmill (not shown) for changing the flow of the game ball guided to the game area 17. Each winning opening, a variable display device 310 capable of executing a variable display game by variable display of images, a normal symbol display device 140 for performing a normal symbol game, and the like are provided. The identification information variably displayed on the variable display device 310 may be referred to as “special symbol”, and the identification information variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 140 may be referred to as “normal symbol”.

  In addition, at the bottom of the game board 2, when a game ball falls without entering any of the winning holes in the game area 17, an out port 29 is provided for discharging the dropped ball to the outside of the gaming machine. It has been. When a ball enters the out port 29, no special privilege is given to the player, and no prize ball is paid out.

  Furthermore, as a decorative lamp, the decorative display device 430 for notifying the player of the number of holds, which is the number of times that the variable display game in the variable display device 310 has not been executed yet, and the normal in the normal symbol display device 140 Normal symbol hold LED 421, side case lamp 423, game frame state lamp 424, center LED 425 for notifying the player of the number of holds (the maximum number is 4) which is the number of times that the symbol game is not yet executed. , A gate LED 426, an attacker LED 427, a side LED 428, and the like are provided.

  The winning openings include a start opening 21, a right dropping winning opening 23a, a left dropping winning opening 23b, and a big winning opening 24. When a game ball wins each winning opening, a winning ball is detected by a switch attached to each winning opening, and a predetermined prize ball assigned to each winning opening is paid out each time a winning ball is detected.

  Among these, the start opening 21 is a winning opening for acquiring the right to execute the variable display game executed by the variable display device 310, and the large winning opening 24 can give a predetermined game value to the player. A special gaming state is generated. Details of main components such as the variable display device 310 and the special winning opening 24 will be described later.

  FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the game board 2. Various control boards and related parts are assembled on the back of the game board 2 in the same manner as already shown in FIG. The control board includes a display control board 300 for controlling the variable display device 310, a lamp control board 400 for controlling the decorative lamp, a voice control board 500 for controlling sound, and external information for the board connected to an external device. A panel external terminal board 850 for outputting (one jackpot signal, two jackpot signals, symbol determination number signal) and the like are provided.

  As switches for detecting a winning ball of each winning opening, a start opening switch 121, a right dropping winning opening switch 123a, a left falling winning opening switch 123b, and the like are installed in the vicinity of each winning opening. Further, in the vicinity of the special winning opening 24, an accessory continuous operation device switch 124 and a count switch 125 are provided. The switch for each winning opening is provided in the vicinity of each winning opening, but it can also be arranged on the passage until the winning ball is discharged out of the gaming machine.

  When a ball is won at each prize opening, it is detected by each prize opening switch, and each time it is detected, the next predetermined prize ball assigned to each prize opening is paid out. There are 5 shots at the start port 21, 8 shots at the right drop winning port 23 a, 8 shots at the left drop winning port 23 b, and a large winning port 24 (for detecting a winning ball by the accessory continuous operation device switch 124 and the count switch 125). Is assigned 15 shots. Although the allocation of the number of prize balls is fixed for each winning opening, it can be arbitrarily changed according to the specifications of the model of the gaming machine main body 1.

  Further, as a switch for detecting a ball for operating the normal symbol display device 140, a right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a and a left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. Each of them detects the passage of a sphere moving in the game area 17. These left and right normal symbol display device operation gate switches 126a and 126b are provided as passage openings.

  The related devices for variably operating the winning combination include a large winning opening solenoid 134 for opening and closing the door of the large winning opening 24, and the flow of the ball that has won the large winning opening 24 as the above-mentioned continuous moving apparatus switch 124 and a count switch. There are provided a direction switching solenoid 135 for switching to any one of the directions 125, and a normal electric accessory solenoid 136 for expanding / contracting the start port 21 which is a normal electric accessory.

Next, the main components on the game board 2 will be described in more detail.
The starting port 21 is generally referred to as a starting chucker, and is provided with condition changing means including a pair of movable pieces on both the left and right ends of the winning port, and is a drive including a normal electric accessory solenoid 136 (see FIG. 4). Each movable piece is opened and closed by a source. The start port 21 is configured as a so-called electric tulip accessory that changes between a normal closed state in which a ball is difficult to win and an open state in which a ball is easy to win, by opening and closing operations of each movable piece.

  The winning of a ball at the start opening 21 is set as a start condition for executing a variable display game in the variable display device 310 described below. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the start port 21 includes a start port switch 121 for detecting a winning of a ball. The start port switch 121 outputs a detection signal to the main board 100 when a winning ball is detected and turned ON. The start port switch 121 may be configured by various sensors such as an optical sensor, a proximity sensor, or a magnetic sensor.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the variable display device 310 includes display areas 311 to 313 divided into a plurality of areas capable of displaying an image. Each of the plurality of display areas 311 to 313 has an image as a variable display game. The variable display game is executed by displaying the identification information related to the display result and the effect image related to the effect display of the variable display game. The plurality of display areas 311 to 313 are separated from each other, and the adjacent display areas are formed as non-display areas 314 in which no image is displayed. Although such a variable display device 310 is specifically composed of a liquid crystal unit, an organic EL, a CRT display, or the like can also be adopted.

  When a ball is won at the start port 21 and a winning ball is detected by the start port switch 121, the right to execute the variable display game in the variable display device 310 is acquired, and the variable display game is executed based on the execution right. The In addition, when a ball is won at the starting port 21 during execution of a variable display game or during the occurrence of a special game state, which will be described later, the right to execute the variable display game is acquired but is put on hold and is currently in progress. After the variable display game and the like are finished, the execution rights that have been put on hold are sequentially digested and the variable display game is executed. The number of holdings, which is the number of execution rights held here, is displayed by a decoration display device 430 described later within a predetermined upper limit value of four.

  In the normal display mode in the variable display game, as shown in FIG. 15, a plurality of types related to the display result of the variable display game for each of the display areas 311 to 313 arranged in the horizontal three rows in the screen of the variable display device 310. The identification information is variably displayed so as to scroll. Here, for example, numbers “0” to “9” are adopted as the identification information, but the number is not limited to simple symbols such as numbers, and other characters imitating characters and various Characters, figures, symbols, or combinations thereof may be employed. Although not shown in FIG. 15, as an effect image related to the effect display of the variable display game, the background of the identification information, characters and the like can be variably displayed together with the identification information.

  In a normal display mode in the variable display game, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start, arbitrary identification information is set to stop one by one for each display area 311 to 313 in an arbitrary order. Each display area 311 to 313 imitates one reel in a slot machine, and a variable display game is developed as if it is a symbol matching game in the slot machine as a whole.

  As a display result of the variable display game, the identification information determined to stop in each of the display areas 311 to 313 is a predetermined combination (for example, “7, 7, 7”, etc., all three are in the same state). This state is defined as the “specific display mode” corresponding to the jackpot (see FIG. 15 (4)). Before the specific display mode is determined, a state where the stopped identification information matches the other two display regions 311 and 312 except for the last display region 313 corresponds to the “reach mode” (FIG. 15). (See (3)). In this reach mode, a display result of the variable display game constitutes a part of a predetermined combination of identification information corresponding to the jackpot.

  When the display result of the variable display game is finally determined in a specific display mode (hereinafter also referred to as “big win”), a special game state in which a special winning opening 24, which will be described later, repeatedly opens and closes a predetermined number of times can occur. Is set. Further, when the display result of the variable display game is not finally determined in the specific display mode, it corresponds to the out-of-display mode (hereinafter also referred to as “out”).

  When the display result of the variable display game is aligned with a predetermined probability variation pattern (for example, “3”, “5”, or “7”) in the specific display mode, a special gaming state corresponding to a so-called probability variation jackpot is generated. To do. When a probabilistic jackpot occurs, the probability until the next special game state after the special game state ends is increased. A gaming state in which the probability of occurrence of a special gaming state is improved as compared to the normal state in this way is referred to as a probability variation state (or “probability variation mode”).

  Further, in the variable display game, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in the continuous display area 313 where the variable display of the identification information is still continued, the undetermined identification information is increased to a plurality of continuous display areas. After moving toward the display areas 311 and 312 adjacent to 313 and moving the identification information moved out of the continuous display area 313 so as to gather in the original continuous display area 313 again, the continuous display area There is also included an effect pattern in which the pieces of identification information are superposed on each other and changed to one piece of identification information at 313. Such display relating to the production pattern is executed when a predetermined display condition is established in advance. The establishment of predetermined display conditions and details of display will be described later.

  The decoration display device 430 can display the number of variable display games held in a manner that allows the player to recognize the game display device 430. It is arranged in a state that occupies a part of the space. In the present embodiment, the decoration display device 430 is integrally assembled on the right side of the center case of the variable display device 310 and is shaped and sized so as to almost cover the right half of the game area 17.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the decorative display device 430 is divided into a plurality of display units having a rose flower as a motif. In the present embodiment, a total of eight display units including four large display units 431a to 431d simulating large roses and four small display units 432a to 432d simulating small roses are used. It is divided.

  Among these, the two large display units 431a and 431b arranged at the top are collectively arranged as one block, and the two large display units 431c and 431d and the four small display units 432a to 432a arranged in the vertical direction below the large display units. 432d is collectively arranged as another block. Here, each display unit constituting each block protrudes from the surface of the game area 17 and occupies a part of the space on the ball passage area so that the ball cannot pass therethrough. The space between them is wider than the diameter of the game ball, and is configured as a ball passage through which the game ball can pass.

  A decorative member 433 simulating a rose pattern is arranged along a spherical passage between the blocks. By the decorative member 433, the large display units 431a and 431b on the upper side of each block and the large display unit on the lower side are arranged. 431c and 431d are integrally connected. Here, the decorative member 433 is formed in a planar thin plate shape imitating a rose pattern, and is disposed so as to be substantially flush with the surface of the game area 17. Game balls can flow down.

  Of the display units, four large display units 431a to 431d are set to display the number of holdings corresponding to the number of holdings, respectively. As described above, in the present embodiment, a part of the divided display units (except for the small display units 432a to 432d, only the large display units 431a to 431d) is set to display the hold number. However, for example, the small display units 432a to 432d are set to display the hold number, or the decoration display device 430 is configured by only the large display units 431a to 431d for displaying the hold number. You may do it. The upper limit value of the number of reservations that can be displayed on the decoration display device 430 is four that matches the number of large display units 431a to 431d.

  In addition, among the divided display units of the decoration display device 430, the four small display units 432a to 432d are not related to the display of the holding ball in the present embodiment, but are game results of the variable display game related to the holding. Is set to display a notice effect in which a specific display mode is derived in a variable display game. Here, as described above, when the small display units 432a to 432d are configured to display the number of holdings, the display related to the notice effect may be omitted or displayed on the variable display device 310. . The details of the display state relating to the notice effect in the four small display units 432a to 432d will be described later.

  Specifically, the display unit includes a decorative cover and a light emitter. That is, a light-emitting body such as a light bulb or LED is provided inside a decorative cover that is shaped like a large rose or a small rose by a translucent material such as acrylic resin. Of course, the decorative display device 430 may include a member other than the decorative cover and the light emitter, like the decorative member 433. The display units divided into a plurality of parts do not need to be physically separated from each other. For example, even if they are integrally molded as a whole, they can be recognized as being divided in appearance. I just need it.

  Since the decorative display device 430 is mainly composed of a decorative cover and a light emitter, different display states can be produced by lighting, flashing, or turning off. Further, for example, by providing a light emitting body such as a multi-color light bulb or a multicolor light emitting LED, even in one display unit, the light emission color transmitted through the decorative cover can be appropriately changed. Good. Various display states including the display of the holding ball on the decoration display device 430 are controlled according to at least one of the number of holdings and the game result related to the holding, details of which will be described later.

  The large winning opening 24 is generally called an attacker, and the winning opening is difficult for a ball to be won by the operation of a drive source such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 134, direction switching solenoid 135). It is comprised so that it can change into a closed state and an open state which is easy to win. The special prize opening solenoid 134 operates to open and close the door of the special prize opening 24 a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) when the special gaming state is established. The direction switching solenoid 135 operates the passage member so as to guide the winning ball to the accessory continuous actuating device switch 124 side in a state where the door of the big winning opening 24 is opened. When a winning ball is detected, the next operation is to guide the winning ball to the count switch 125 side.

  That is, the special winning opening 24 is controlled to be opened and closed so as to produce a special gaming state when the result of the variable display game is in a specific display mode. Here, the special gaming state is a state in which the opening / closing operation of returning to the closed state for a short time after the grand prize opening 24 is maintained in the open state for a predetermined time is repeatedly executed up to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times). It is. When a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10) wins the grand prize opening 24 or when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, the door of the big prize opening 24 is closed. And when a series of operation | movement is complete | finished by the said predetermined number of times, the said special game state will be complete | finished.

  In addition, a specific area is provided inside the special winning opening 24, and at least one ball wins the specific area for each round, and a prize is awarded by the accessory continuous operation device switch 124 in the specific area. The detection of the sphere is a continuation condition for shifting to the next round. That is, if a ball is not detected by the accessory continuous actuating device switch 124 for each round, the special gaming state is terminated halfway.

  The normal symbol display device 140 performs variable display by lighting two LED lights divided into left and right. In other methods than the two LED lights, a 7-segment display may be used. The right and left LEDs are assigned “win” and “off”, respectively. When the right and left normal symbol display device operation gate switches 126a and 126b detect the passage of the sphere, the normal symbol display device 140 uses the normal symbol display device 140 for the normal symbol game. Acquire execution rights and play a normal symbol game.

  In the normal symbol game, variable display is started by alternately flashing the left and right LEDs of the normal symbol display device 140. When the variable display is performed for a predetermined time and stopped, either the left or right lighting is displayed, and the player visually checks the determination result. Can be confirmed. If the result of determination is “winning”, each movable piece of the start port 21 is temporarily operated from a normal closed state where the ball is difficult to win to an open state where the ball is easy to win.

  If the passing symbol is detected by the right and left normal symbol display device operation gate switches 126a and 126b while the normal symbol display device 140 is variably displayed, the right to execute the normal symbol game is acquired, but it is put on hold and is currently in progress. After the regular symbol game is digested, the reserved execution rights are digested sequentially. The normal symbol game has a maximum number of holds of 4, and is notified by the normal symbol hold LED 421.

Next, various control boards used for controlling the gaming machine main body 1 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing various control boards used for controlling the gaming machine main body 1 and components related thereto. FIG. 5 shows a main board 100, a payout control board 200, a display control board 300, a lamp control board 400, a sound control board 500, a launch control board 600, a power supply board 700, and the like as control boards.

  Here, the main board 100 is a control board that controls the gaming machine, and is a control means as a whole including the display control board 300, the lamp control board 400, the sound control board 500, and the main board 100, Specifically, various functions including a holding ball storage means and a game result storage means are realized. The main board 100 and the display control board 300 constitute display control means for performing a variable display game with the variable display device 310, and realize various functions including reach mode deriving means, identification information moving means, and identification information layering means. . The main board 100 and the lamp control board 400 constitute decoration display control means for performing display control of various decoration lamps including the decoration display device 430.

  The holding ball storage means has a function of storing a holding ball indicating the number of times that the variable display game has not yet been executed even if the starting condition for winning the ball at the starting port 20 is satisfied. As described above, when a ball is won at the start opening 21 during execution of the variable display game or the occurrence of a special game state, the holding ball storage means stores the execution right one by one in the RAM 104 ( (See FIG. 6).

  The game result storage means has a function of predetermining a game result of the variable display game based on the establishment of the start condition and storing information relating to the determined game result in association with each execution right of the holding ball. . Here, the information related to the game result corresponds to a jackpot corresponding to the specific display mode, an outage not corresponding to the specific display mode, and the like. Information regarding the game result is stored in the RAM 104 in a state corresponding to the execution right.

  The display control means is a function that performs control related to execution of the variable display game in the variable display game 310. The reach mode deriving unit is a function for deriving a reach mode that may shift to the specific display mode in a variable display game with a predetermined probability. In the continuous display area 313 where the variable display of the identification information is still continued, the identification information moving means increases the number of unidentified identification information to a plurality, and each of the increased pieces of identification information is adjacent to the continuous display area 313. This is a function of moving toward the display areas 311 and 312 from the continuous display area 313 until it becomes invisible. Further, the identification information layering means re-moves each identification information moved out of the continuous display area 313 so as to gather again in the original continuous display area 313, and each identification information is displayed in the continuous display area 313. This is a function of overlapping each other to form one piece of identification information. A specific example of the display mode in the variable display game will be described later.

  The decoration display control means is a function for executing display state control including display of a holding ball in the decoration display device 430 according to at least one of the number of holds and the game result related to the hold. Here, the “pending number” is the presence / absence of the execution right of the variable display game that has not been executed and the number thereof as described above, and is stored and managed in the RAM 104 of the main board 100 by the holding ball storage means. Reference is made to what is being done. Further, the “game result related to the hold” corresponds to a game result such as a hit or the like determined in advance for the variable display game being held, and is stored and managed in the RAM 104 of the main board 100 by the game result storage means. What is being referred to.

  FIG. 6 shows details of the main board 100. The main board 100 operates based on a clock generated by the clock circuit 108 inside the main board 100. In addition, by inputting an interrupt signal at regular time intervals obtained by dividing the clock generated by the clock circuit 108 by the internal timer 107 to the CPU 102, the CPU 102 executes timer interrupt processing at regular time intervals. The CPU 102 performs a series of operations by executing, for each interrupt, a process divided so as to end in a time shorter than the interval of the timer setting time.

  The start opening switch 121, the right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a, the left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b, the right drop winning port switch 123a, and the left drop winning port switch 123b are switches for detecting the winning of the ball, respectively. The input signals from these switches are supplied to the gate circuit 110.

  Each input signal from the accessory continuous operation device switch 124, the count switch 125, the right prize ball detection switch 130a, the left prize ball detection switch 130b, the shot ball break switch 131, the glass frame open detection switch 132, and the overflow switch 133 is a gate. This is supplied to the circuit 111.

  The addresses of the gate circuits 110 and 111 are set in the address space of the CPU 102 by the memory mapped I / O method. The address selection circuit 113 decodes the address signal and the write / read control signal output from the CPU 102 in accordance with the system clock output from the CPU 102 to generate a chip select signal.

  When the gate circuits 110 and 111 are selected by this chip select signal, each input signal from the start port switch 121 or the like is output to the data bus through the gate circuit. Each input signal on the data bus is detected multiple times by the interrupt signal generated at regular intervals until the next interrupt processing is executed and chattering prevention processing is performed, then specified for each input signal Stored in the RAM area.

  The input signal from the start port switch 121 is a five-point prize ball signal, and the input signals from the right-drop prize-entrance switch 123a and the left-drop prize-entrance switch 123b are eight prize ball signals, respectively. Input signals from the accessory continuous actuating device switch 124 and the count switch 125 are treated as 15 award ball signals, and the winning numbers detected by the respective switches are stored in a designated RAM area. At the same time, the total number of prize balls is calculated by the CPU 102 and stored in a designated RAM area.

  In addition, random numbers are acquired for input signals from the start port switch 121, the right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a, and the left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b, and these values are obtained as random number values in the RAM area. Based on this data stored in the storage area, the gaming state, gaming effects, etc. of the gaming machine main body 1 are set, and the gaming state, gaming effects, etc. are sequentially output to each control board.

  Output data to each control board passes through a buffer 114 provided in the middle of the data bus, and is further output to the latch circuits 112a to 112g through the output data bus. By arranging the buffer 114 in the middle of the data bus connecting the output latch circuit and the CPU 102, the bus signal flows in one direction, which is a countermeasure against fraud.

  Since there are data in the starting ball switch 5 prize ball RAM area, the left and right drop prize opening switch 8 prize ball RAM area, the accessory continuous actuator switch, and the 15 count switches prize ball RAM area, the CPU 102 receives each prize ball. The 8-bit award ball data set to the number is sequentially output to the latch circuit 112a through the data bus and the output data bus. In synchronization with this, an interrupt signal for the payout control board 200 and a control signal for the strobe signal are output to the latch circuit 112e through the data bus and the output data bus.

  When the chip select signal obtained by decoding by the address decoding circuit 113 controlled by the memory mapped I / O is sequentially output to the latch circuit 112a and the latch circuit 112e, the 8-bit prize ball data is interrupted to the latch circuit 112a. The control signal of the signal and the strobe signal is latched by the latch circuit 112e, and the output signal composed of the 8-bit parallel prize ball output signal, the interrupt signal, and the 2-bit control signal of the strobe signal is given to the payout control board 200. Output as data.

  The payout control board 200 to which the winning ball data is input controls the ball discharging mechanism to discharge the number of winning balls corresponding to the input winning ball data. Details will be described later. The discharged prize balls are detected by the right prize ball detection switch 130a and the left prize ball detection switch 130b, input to the gate circuit 111 and taken into the CPU 102, and the number of prize balls is managed. The detection signal is also output to the payout control board 200.

  Based on these detection signals, the number of prize balls actually paid out is calculated by the CPU 102, the value is subtracted from the stored data in the RAM area, and the data of the number of prize balls is updated in real time. An output signal is output to the latch circuit 112f for each set number of winning prize balls, and is output to the outside in synchronization with the chip select signal of the address decode circuit 113. It is output to a computer etc.

  When random number values are stored in a RAM area in which random number values corresponding to input signals of the start port switch 121, the right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a, and the left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b are stored, The type (control pattern) of the game effect is determined immediately before the start of variable display on each display device 140, 310, and the determined control pattern is transmitted to each board related to the effect and the generated data is stored in the RAM area. To do.

  In addition, to the display control board 300, data relating to each stop symbol corresponding to the display effect data is output in time series. That is, when the 8-bit recognition code and the display state presentation 8-bit data are sequentially output from the CPU 102 to the latch circuit 112b through the data bus, an interrupt signal to the display control board 300 and each strobe signal are synchronized with them. A 2-bit control signal is output to the latch circuit 112e.

  These signals are sequentially latched by the latch circuit and output in parallel at the timing based on the chip select signal that is decoded and output from the address decoding circuit 113 controlled by the memory mapped I / O. Data relating to symbols, variation stop data, and the like are sequentially output to the display control board 300 as display effect data.

  In synchronization with the display effect data, 8-bit parallel lamp display output data and a control signal are output to the lamp control board 400 through the latch circuit 112c. In synchronization with the display effect data, the 8-bit parallel sound source output data and the control signal are output to the audio control board 500 through the latch circuit 112d. That is, a chip select signal is output from the address decode circuit 113 in synchronization with the timing at which each data is output to the data bus, the data on the data bus is latched by the latch circuits 112c and 112d, Is output.

  When the gaming state is the special gaming state (big hit), the control data of the big prize opening solenoid 134 is output to the latch circuit 112g in synchronization with the gaming state effect data, and the chip select signal from the address decoding circuit 113 is the latch circuit 112g. Is input. As a result, the control data of the special prize opening solenoid 134 is output from the latch circuit 112g, the special prize opening solenoid 134 is driven, the special prize opening 24 is opened and closed, and the ball can be guided to the special prize opening 24.

  When the accessory continuous actuating device switch 124 arranged in a specific area inside the big prize opening 24 detects a ball, a ball detection signal is output, and this signal is output to the data bus via the gate circuit 111 and taken into the CPU 102. As a result of the detection process based on the ball detection signal output from the accessory continuous actuator switch 124, the control data of the direction switching solenoid 135 is output to the latch circuit 112g, and the direction switching solenoid 135 is braked. At the same time, round continuation data indicating whether or not to continue the jackpot state to the next round is stored in the RAM area based on the ball detection signal output from the accessory continuous operation device switch 124.

  When the direction switching solenoid 135 is braked, the ball is counted by the count switch 125 disposed in the special winning opening 24. When the total count of the data counted by the count switch 125 reaches a predetermined quantity, the output data of the latch circuit 112g is changed, and the big prize opening solenoid 134 and the direction switching solenoid 135 are deactivated, and one big hit round Ends. When the round continuation data indicates the continuation of the round after a predetermined time, the big hit state round is further continued by the control method described above.

  Random numbers are acquired for the input signals from the right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a and the left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b, respectively. Based on this random number value, display control data of the normal symbol display device 140 (normal symbol LED1, normal symbol LED2) is generated and output from the CPU 102 to the latch circuit 112g through the data bus. Each time a chip select signal is output from the address decode circuit 113, normal symbol LED display is performed for a certain period of time.

  When the result of obtaining the random number is correct, braking data of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 136 that operates each movable piece of the start port 21 is output from the CPU 102 to the latch circuit 112g and also from the address decode circuit 113. Is output from the latch circuit 112g for a predetermined time in response to the chip select signal, and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 136 is controlled. As a result, a state occurs in which the ball easily wins the start opening 21 on the game board 2.

  When power is supplied to the main board 100, a reset signal is supplied from the power board 700 and each device on the main board 100 is reset. Thereafter, the system reset signal becomes inactive, and each device transitions to the active state. When the system reset signal changes to an inactive state, the reset signal to the one-chip microcomputer 101 becomes inactive after a predetermined time has elapsed due to delay processing by the clock synchronization / delay circuit 109. As a result, the one-chip microcomputer 101 enters an operating state, and the operating state of the main board 100 is maintained. Thereafter, initial setting of the one-chip microcomputer 101 is performed.

  When the power supply externally supplied from the gaming machine is unstable, a power failure detection signal is supplied from the power supply board 700 to the NMI (non-maskable interrupt) 105 of the one-chip microcomputer 101, and the one-chip microcomputer 101 performs a save operation for each storage area. Done. Specifically, after detecting the winning ball detection data for a certain period of time, the power failure processing determination data is stored in the RAM area to protect the RAM 104. That is, as the power supply voltage decreases, the backup power supply DC5VBB is supplied from the power supply board 700 to the RAM 104, and the storage state of the RAM 104 is maintained.

  When the power is next supplied, the one-chip microcomputer 101 performs a power failure recovery process upon recognizing that a power failure process has been performed based on the presence or absence of the power failure process determination data. If the RAM initialization signal is active at the time of initialization, the CPU 102 detects data of the I / O port 106 and initializes the RAM area.

  A signal for detecting the ball breakage by the shot ball break switch 131 and a signal for detecting the ball clogging of the award ball in the lower tray 4 of the game board surface by the overflow switch 133 are input to the gate circuit 111, and the one-chip microcomputer through the data bus 101. After data conversion, these signals are output from the latch circuit 112a to the payout control board 200 with the same configuration as the prize ball output data. The outputs of the latch circuits 112a to 112g are unidirectional and take an irreversible output form.

Next, the payout control board 200 shown in FIG. 7 will be described.
The payout control board 200 performs one-way communication only from the main board 100 and receives communication data composed of 8-bit parallel prize ball data, prize ball data control signal 1, and prize ball data control signal 2.

  When the winning ball data control signal 1 is input to the counter circuit 202 of the one-chip microcomputer 201, an interrupt signal is output from the counter circuit 202 to the CPU 203. As a result, the prize ball data control signal 1 triggers the CPU 203 to fetch prize ball data.

  The CPU 203 outputs a chip select signal to the gate circuit 212 and the gate circuit 211 through the address decoding circuit 213, and takes in the prize ball data and various signals input to the gate circuits 212 and 211 via the gate circuit and the data bus. And stored in the RAM 205. Then, the payout operation is sequentially performed with the number of winning balls corresponding to the received winning ball data.

  The CPU 203 outputs a winning ball path switching signal to the latch circuit 215 through the data bus, and at the same time, outputs a chip select signal from the address decoding circuit 213. As a result, a prize ball path switching signal is output to the path switching solenoid 224, and a prize ball path is secured for the payout operation. Thereafter, a stop release signal of the payout stop solenoid signal is output to the latch circuit 214, the payout motor control signals 1, 2, 3, 4 are sequentially output to the payout motor 222, and the motor rotation is controlled by the output timing of the chip select signal. While performing the prize ball payout operation.

  Based on the clock of the clock circuit 209, an internal timer 208 generates an interrupt signal at regular time intervals to the CPU 203. At this interrupt timing, the detection signal of the winning ball payout ball is taken into the data bus, and a predetermined number of winning balls is obtained. When detected, the driving of the payout stop solenoid 223 and the payout motor 222 is stopped. The detection of the winning ball payout ball is performed by the right award ball detection switch 130a and the left award ball detection switch 130b installed in the ball lending path, and these detection signals output a chip select signal to the gate circuit 211. Is taken into the data bus.

  The ball lending operation is performed by transmitting / receiving a ball lending signal to / from the card unit (CR ball lending machine) b through the gate circuit 211 and the latch circuit 215. During the ball lending operation, the CPU 203 outputs a ball lending route switching signal to the route switching solenoid 224 through the latch circuit 215 to secure the ball lending route, and the right lending ball detection switch 220a installed on the ball lending route detects the left lending ball. The switch 220b detects the rented ball and performs a payout operation.

  In the ball lending operation, information is output from the latch circuit 215 to the outside every fixed number. Further, in a state where the transmission / reception of the ball lending signal is normal, a firing permission signal is output from the latch circuit 215 to the firing control board 600 in an active state. When an abnormality occurs in the transmission / reception of the ball lending signal, the launch permission signal changes to an inactive state, and the ball cannot be launched. However, when the ball lending signal transmission / reception returns to a normal state, the ball lending signal can be launched.

  In addition, in the payout operation, the main board 100 transmits the shot ball cut signal of the shot ball cut switch 131 and the overflow signal of the overflow switch 133 installed in the lower tray 4 of the gaming machine body 1 to the winning ball data. Then, the payout control board 200 stops the payout operation. In addition, the payout operation is resumed when each release signal is transmitted to the winning ball data. When power is supplied to the payout control board 200, a system reset signal is supplied from the power supply board 700, and each device on the payout control board 200 is reset. Thereafter, the reset signal is inactive, and each device transitions to the active state.

  Due to the delay processing of the clock synchronization / delay circuit 210, the reset signal to the one-chip microcomputer 201 becomes inactive after a lapse of a fixed time after the original reset signal changes to the inactive state. Thus, the one-chip microcomputer 201 is in an operating state after a predetermined time has elapsed since the original reset signal became inactive, and the operating state of the payout control board 200 is maintained. Thereafter, initial setting of the one-chip microcomputer 201 is performed.

  When the power supply externally supplied to the gaming machine is unstable, a power failure detection signal is supplied from the power supply board 700 to the NMI (non-maskable interrupt) 206 of the one-chip microcomputer 201, and the one-chip microcomputer 201 performs a save operation of each storage area. Done. Specifically, after detecting the winning ball detection data for a certain period of time, the power failure processing determination data is stored in the RAM area to protect the RAM 205.

  When the power supply voltage drops or is shut off, DC5VBB is supplied from the power supply board 700 to the RAM 205 as backup power, and the storage state of the RAM 205 is maintained. When power is supplied again, the one-chip microcomputer 201 performs a power failure recovery process by recognizing the presence of the power failure processing determination data. If the RAM initialization signal is active at the time of initialization, the CPU 203 detects the data of the I / O port 106 and initializes the RAM area.

Next, the display control board 300 shown in FIG. 8 will be described.
The display device control board 300 mainly controls the variable display device 310 installed on the game board 2. The display device control board 300 includes a display device control ROM 302 that stores a predetermined image processing procedure (program) and image control data, and a display device control CPU 301 that reads and executes the predetermined image processing procedure.

  The display control board 300 includes a display control RAM 303 for storing information acquired by executing an image processing procedure by the display control CPU 301, instruction information from the main board 100, and display control board 300. An input / output interface 306 for performing input / output with each control IC and the like, and an image control IC 304 for acquiring control instruction information via the input / output interface 306 by the display unit control CPU 301 and generating a specific image. Have.

  Further, the display control board 300 is managed by the image control IC 304 and confirms that the image data ROM 305 storing various images as data and the display control CPU 301 operate normally and display images. And a test firing test signal terminal 307 for outputting a signal to the outside.

  Instruction information is input to the display control CPU 301 from the main board 100 by parallel communication via the input / output interface 306. The display control CPU 301 executes the contents of the input instruction information in accordance with the image processing procedure stored in the display control ROM 302, and organizes and stores the information in the display control RAM 303, while giving specific information to the image control IC 304. Instructions.

  The image control IC 304 refers to the image data ROM 305 in accordance with an instruction from the display control CPU 301, generates a specific video signal, and outputs it to the variable display device 310. In the block diagram of FIG. 8, a VRAM that is an area for temporarily storing image data generated by the image control IC 304, palette (color) information, and the like is not illustrated, but the VRAM is built in the image control IC 304. The image control IC 304 is configured. In addition, a VRAM may be provided outside the image control IC 304.

  The reset signal from the power supply board 700 is input from the power supply board 700 to the display control CPU 301 when the gaming machine body 1 is turned on. Thereafter, the display control CPU 301 initializes each control circuit in the display control board 300 according to the image control procedure stored in the display control ROM 302.

Next, the lamp control board 400 shown in FIG. 9 will be described.
The lamp control board 400 controls lighting or display control of the gaming machine status lamp 422, the side case lamp 423, various LEDs 424 to 428, 421, and the decoration display device 430 installed on the front surface of the gaming machine body 1 or the gaming board 2. Is what you do.

  The lamp control board 400 includes a lamp control ROM 402 that stores predetermined lamp control processing procedures (programs) and control data, a lamp control CPU 401 that reads and executes predetermined lamp control processing procedures, and a lamp control CPU 401 that performs lamp control processing. Lamp control RAM 403 for storing information obtained by executing the procedure, input / output interface 404 for inputting / outputting from / to the control information in the lamp control board 400, instruction information from the main board 100, and lamp control The CPU 401 includes a driver circuit 405 for driving a lighting signal of each lamp / LED connected to the lamp control board 400 via an input / output interface.

  The lamp control CPU 401 receives instruction information from the main board 100 through parallel communication via the input / output interface 404. The lamp control CPU 401 executes the content of the input instruction information according to the lamp control processing procedure stored in the lamp control ROM 402, operates the driver circuit 405 while organizing and storing the information in the lamp control RAM 403, and connects Turn on / off each lamp / LED.

  The reset signal from the power board 700 is input from the power board 700 to the lamp control CPU 401 when the gaming machine body 1 is turned on. The lamp control CPU 401 then initializes each control circuit in the lamp control board according to the control procedure stored in the lamp control ROM 402.

Next, the audio control board 500 shown in FIG. 10 will be described.
The sound control board 500 controls sound effects, sounds, and the like due to game effects when the gaming machine main body 1 is in a gaming state. Further, when it is not in the gaming state, control of a warning sound or the like for notifying the abnormal state of the gaming machine main body 1 is performed.

  The voice control board 500 includes a voice control ROM 502 that stores a predetermined voice processing procedure (program) and control data, a voice control CPU 501 that reads and executes a predetermined voice control procedure, and a voice control CPU 501 that executes the voice processing procedure. The voice control RAM 503 for storing the acquired information, the input / output interface 506 for performing input / output with the instruction information from the main board 100 and each control IC in the voice control board 500, and the voice control CPU 501 The control instruction information is acquired via the interface 506, and a voice control IC 504 that generates specific voices, a voice data ROM 505 that is managed by the voice control IC 504 and stores various voices as data, and a voice control IC 501 The amplifier circuit 507 amplifies the audio signal generated from It is.

  The voice control CPU 501 receives instruction information from the main board 100 through parallel communication via the input / output interface 506. The voice control CPU 501 executes the contents of the input instruction information in accordance with the voice control procedure stored in the voice control ROM 502 and organizes and stores the information in the voice control RAM 503 while giving specific instructions to the voice control IC 504. Do.

  The audio control IC 504 generates a specific audio signal by referring to the audio data ROM 505 in accordance with an instruction from the audio control CPU 501, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 507. The reset signal from the power supply board 700 is input from the power supply board 700 to the voice control CPU 501 when the power is supplied to the pachinko machine. The voice control CPU 501 performs voice control according to the voice control procedure stored in the voice control ROM 503. The control circuits in the substrate 500 are initialized.

Next, the launch control board 600 shown in FIG. 11 will be described.
The firing control board 600 includes an oscillation circuit 601 that is a circuit for generating a pulse for setting the rotational speed of the pulse motor used for the firing motor 653 to a predetermined rotational speed, a frequency dividing circuit 602, and a handle unit 650. A motor drive signal for determining a signal from the touch sensor 651, a signal from the firing stop switch 652, a reset signal from the power supply board 700, and a firing permission signal from the payout control board 200, and generating a firing motor drive signal. A control circuit 603 and a driver circuit 604 for exciting each coil of the firing motor 653 are configured.

  The handle portion 650 includes a touch sensor 651 that detects whether or not the player is touching the handle 5, a firing stop switch 652 that allows the player to arbitrarily stop firing a ball, and a firing for firing a ball. It consists of a motor 653 and the like. The reset signal from the power supply board 700 is input from the power supply board 700 to the motor drive signal control circuit 603 when the gaming machine body 1 is turned on, and initializes each circuit of the launch control board 600.

  The touch sensor 651 in the handle portion 650 detects whether the player is touching or not touching the handle 5, outputs the detected signal to the motor drive signal control circuit 603, and the motor drive signal control circuit 603. Performs launch control based on the detection signal. When the player is touching the handle 5, the ball can be fired. When the player is not touching, the ball is fired.

  The launch stop switch 652 is a switch provided so that the player can arbitrarily stop the launch of the ball. The launch stop switch signal is input to the motor drive signal control circuit 603, and the motor drive signal control circuit 603. Performs launch control based on the launch stop switch signal. When the player operates the firing stop switch 652, launching is impossible, and when there is no operation, launching is possible.

  The firing stop switch 652 outputs the same signal as the state input from the firing stop switch 652 when there is no operation from the player to the launch stop switch 652 and the handle 5 is not rotated. To do. That is, due to the structure inside the handle 5, when the handle 5 is not operated, a signal from the firing stop switch 652 is input. That is, when the touch sensor 651 described above does not detect that the player is touching the handle 5 and the handle 5 is not operated, it is considered that there is no player and the launch stop control is performed.

Next, the power supply substrate 700 shown in FIG. 12 will be described.
The AC 24V supplied from the outside is subjected to full-wave rectification with a diode bridge rectifier to generate a DC power supply DC 24V. Smoothing is performed with a capacitor through a diode through a DC 24V power source to generate a DC 32V power source. DC24V and DC32V are non-stable power supplies.

  DC24V is supplied to the power supply circuit 701 to generate constant voltage power supplies of stable power supplies DC18V, DC12V, and DC5V, and the main board 100, the payout control board 200, the lamp control board 400, the sound control board 500, and the display. Is supplied to the instrument control board 300 and the launch control board 600.

  The generated DC5V constant voltage power supply is connected to the capacitor of the backup circuit 702 through a diode to generate a DC5VBB backup power supply, and the DC5VBB is supplied to the main board 100 and the payout control board 200. The AC 24V is supplied to the card unit connection board 900, and is used as a communication power source for the payout control board 200 and the card unit b and a power source for the operation panel board a.

  The voltage level of the DC 24V power supply is detected by the voltage detection circuit 708 and output to the delay circuit 707. The delay circuit 707 has an internal time constant of 500 milliseconds, and the delay circuit 707 does not output an output signal unless the continuous output time of the voltage detection circuit 708 is larger than the time constant of the delay circuit 707. For this reason, voltage fluctuation and power supply stop for a time when the voltage level of the DC24V power supply is smaller than the time constant of the delay circuit 707 are ignored, and the power failure detection signal is not output from the power supply board 700 to the outside.

  When there is an input signal larger than the time constant in the delay circuit 707, the delay circuit 707 outputs a power failure detection signal to the main board 100, the payout control board 200, and the serial input terminals of the shift register 704. The 8-bit shift register 704 always receives a clock having a period of 20 milliseconds from the clock circuit 706.

  Here, the 8-bit data input terminal is fixed to zero. Therefore, when a power failure detection signal is input to the 8-bit shift register 704, a reset signal is output from the 8-bit shift register 704 after 8 clocks (about 160 milliseconds), the main board 100, the payout control board 200, and the launch control board 600. Are output to the display control board 300, the lamp control board 400, and the sound control board 500.

  The time of the time constant of the delay circuit 707, the power failure detection signal, and the reset signal are output in an active state from the time of power on and after recovery from the power failure since the peripheral circuit power is turned on. After the time constant of the delay circuit 707, the power failure detection signal becomes inactive, and the reset signal is output in the inactive state after 8 clocks of the 8-bit shift register 704. The RAM initialization signal is output to the main board 100 and the payout control board 200 in an active state by manually pressing the RAM initialization switch 705.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine main body 1 will be described.
In FIG. 1, when a player rotates the handle 5, game balls are driven into the game area 17 on the game board 2 one by one. When this game ball wins the start opening 21, the start opening switch 121 detects the ball, and the input signal output from the start opening switch 121 is input to the main board 100 from the gate circuit 110 shown in FIG. Based on the input signal from the start port switch 121, five prize balls are paid out to the player under the control of the main board 100 and the payout control board 200, and the reserved ball storage means of the main board 100 stores it in the RAM 104 at the present time. It is determined whether or not the stored number of holds is 4 or less, which is the upper limit value.

  Here, if the number of holdings is less than the upper limit value, the holding ball storage means including the main board 100 newly stores the execution right of the variable display game in the RAM 104 as holding data, and increments the holding number. On the other hand, if the number of holds is already greater than or equal to the upper limit value, the execution right due to the establishment of the current start condition is abandoned without being stored as the hold data. Data relating to the newly incremented holding ball is transmitted from the main board 100 shown in FIG. 6 to the lamp control board 400 via the latch circuit 112c. Based on the data relating to the holding ball, the decoration display device 430 displays a new holding number under the control of the decoration display control means including the main board 100 and the lamp control board 400. A specific display mode of the number of reservations by the decoration display device 430 will be described later.

  In addition, with the acquisition of the hold data, the game result of the variable display game based on the hold data is determined in advance by the game result storage means of the main board 100. That is, the game result storage means acquires a jackpot determination random number value or a jackpot symbol random number value based on the input signal from the start port switch 121, and then compares the jackpot determination random number value with a predetermined jackpot determination value. Determine if you are a big hit. At this time, if the probability variation is in operation, the jackpot determination is performed using a table set with a higher jackpot probability than normal, and if the probability variation is not in operation, another table having a lower normal jackpot probability is used. Make jackpot decisions.

  In any case, the jackpot is determined based on whether or not the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value set in advance for each table. Here, if the jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value, the jackpot symbol random number value is stored in the game result storage area in the RAM 104 of the main board 100. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit, after performing the off symbol determination process, the out symbol random value is stored in the game result storage area. These random values are stored in the game result storage area of the RAM 104 as information related to the game result of the variable display game in association with the reserved data. Thereby, it can be determined in advance whether or not the game result related to the hold is a win.

  In addition, when there is a number of holdings at the present time by the display control means including the main board 100 and the display control board 300, the information about the holding results of each holding data and the variable display game stored correspondingly is stored. Based on this, an effect pattern related to the variable display game is determined. Then, when the hold data and the like are read one by one, the variable display game is executed in the variable display device 310 under the control of the display control means based on this effect pattern. Here, the production pattern is specific display contents from the start of the variable display game to the finalization of the display result. For example, whether or not a reach mode appears in the middle, whether or not a big hit is made, and undecided This information corresponds to whether or not the identification information is increased and moved, or moved again to the original location and displayed to be superimposed on each other, and the specific display contents.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of specific display contents of the variable display game executed by the variable display device 310. When the variable display game is started, as shown in FIG. 15 (1), a plurality of types of identification information are displayed from above for each of the display areas 311 to 313 arranged in three horizontal rows on the screen of the variable display device 310. The display is variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction such as downward. Although not shown in FIG. 15, the background of the identification information, a character, etc. in addition to the identification information are appropriately variably displayed as an effect image in conjunction with variable display of the identification information.

  Here, the plurality of display areas 311 to 313 are divided and separated from each other and arranged on the screen, and between the adjacent display areas, a non-display area 314 in which no image is displayed is formed. Yes. Therefore, during execution of a variable display game in which an image such as identification information is displayed in each of the plurality of display areas 311 to 313, the player's attention is naturally distinguished for each of the clearly divided display areas 311 to 313. As a result, the images displayed for each of the display areas 311 to 313 can be clearly identified.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display game is started, the identification information is stopped and displayed one by one in a predetermined order predetermined for each of the display areas 311 to 313. FIG. 15B shows a state in which the identification information “7” is stopped and displayed in the left display area 311 of the three. Subsequently, in FIG. 15 (3), the identification information of the number “7” is stopped and displayed in the right display area 312 as in the left display area 311, and the reach mode is derived. The display control related to the derivation of the reach mode is performed by the reach mode derivation unit. When the identification information is stopped in the two left and right display areas 311 and 312, if the identification information is different from each other and the reach mode is not derived, the display mode is changed to that point.

  After that, the last identification information is stopped and displayed in the central display area 313, but as shown in FIG. 15 (4), the same number “7” as the identification information constituting the reach mode is stopped and displayed. The specific display mode is a combination in which all the display results of the variable display game have the same identification information. When such a specific display mode is determined, a special game state in which the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 24 is repeated at most 15 times occurs. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 15 (4), since it corresponds to a probability variation jackpot in which three probability variation symbols “7” are arranged, the jackpot probability until the next special gaming state is reached after the special gaming state is finished. The probability fluctuation state becomes higher. In addition, even if it will be a reach aspect, if the identification information which stops at the end is identification information different from the identification information which comprises a reach aspect, it will be in the outlier display aspect after all.

  As described above, in addition to the general variable display of identification information described with reference to FIG. 15, in the gaming machine main body 1, the continuous display area 313 in which the variable display of identification information is still continued is controlled by the control of the identification information moving means. The unidentified identification information is increased to a plurality, and each increased identification information is directed toward the display areas 311 and 312 adjacent to the continuous display area 313 until the continuous display area 313 becomes invisible. Each piece of identification information that has been moved or subsequently moved out of the continuous display area 313 under the control of the identification information layering means is moved again so as to be gathered in the original continuous display area 313 again. In 313, there is a case where display is performed in which the pieces of identification information are overlapped with each other to form one piece of identification information.

  In this way, it is determined whether or not a special series of displays is executed such that unconfirmed identification information is increased in number and moved, or moved again to the original location and superimposed on each other. Although it is determined with an arbitrary probability by the means and the identification information layering means, for example, when a predetermined display condition predetermined in the course of execution of the variable display game is satisfied, it may be executed based on this. By causing the predetermined display condition to be satisfied, an opportunity for executing the special series of display can be made clear to the player. Even if the predetermined display condition is satisfied, it is not always necessary to execute 100% of the special series of displays.

  FIG. 16 shows a specific example of the special series of display executed when a reach mode is derived as an example of establishment of the predetermined display condition. Here, the continuous display area 313 mentioned above corresponds to the central display area 313 in which the identification information to be stopped last through the reach mode is still scrolling, and the unidentified identification information to be increased to plural The arbitrary identification information temporarily stopped in the continuous display area 313 is applicable. Further, increasing to plural is a state in which two or more pieces of the same identification information appear together with the original identification information.

  When the reach mode is derived as shown in FIG. 16A, first, the two identification information “7” constituting the reach mode is reduced and moved to one corner of the left and right display areas 311 and 312 respectively. As shown in FIG. 16 (2), when the identification information that has been scrolled up to now in the continuous display area 313 is temporarily stopped, the temporarily stopped identification information “5” is shown in FIG. 16 (3). Each identification information “5” increased to two by being duplicated becomes invisible from the continuous display area 313 toward the left and right display areas 311 and 312 adjacent to the continuous display area 313. Move separately until.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 16 (4) and (5), each identification information “5” moved out of the continuous display area 313 is displayed so as to move until it disappears from the left and right display areas 311, 312. The In the example of FIG. 16, the increased identification information is moved until it disappears from the screen of the variable display device 310, but it may be moved so as to disappear at least from the continuous display area 313. As another display example, when each increased identification information moves out of the continuous display area 313, it disappears by passing through the non-display area 314, and then appears in the adjacent left and right display areas 311 and 312. You may do it.

  In this way, when the identification information is increased or moved, the identification information may be changed to other identification information. In FIG. 16 (6), when each identification information disappeared from the screen of the variable display device 310 moves back to the left and right display areas 311, 312, another identification information is changed from the original identification information “5”. It changes to “6”. Of course, when the identification information is increased or moved, it is not always necessary to change the original identification information to other identification information, and at any timing as long as the identification information is increased or moved. It doesn't matter. For example, it may be changed when the identification information is increased or when the identification information passes through the non-display area 314 toward the left and right display areas 311 and 312.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 16 (7), the pieces of identification information “6” that have been moved out of the continuous display area 313 are moved again so as to gather in the original continuous display area 313 again. As shown in FIG. 16 (8), each piece of identification information re-moved to the continuous display area 313 changes to one piece of identification information so as to overlap each other. Here, it is not necessary to immediately confirm the identification information to be stopped last, and before confirming to one identification information, as shown in FIG. 16 (9), a plurality of unconfirmed identification information is again displayed in the continuous display area 313. The identification information thus increased is moved toward the left and right display areas 311 and 312, or moved again so as to be collected again in the original continuous display area 313 as shown in FIG. 16 (10). The display may be repeated a predetermined number of times.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (11), each identification information finally gathered in the original continuous display area 313 is one identification so as to overlap each other as shown in FIGS. 16 (12) and (13). Confirm stop to information. FIG. 16 (13) shows a state in which the identification information finally determined to stop after the overlap from the increase or movement and re-variation described above is aligned with the identification information “7” constituting the reach mode. Yes. Thereby, in the example of the variable display game shown in FIG. 16, the display result is fixed in the specific display mode as shown in FIG. 16 (14). Also, although not shown in FIG. 16, the background of the identification information, characters, etc. in addition to the identification information are appropriately variably displayed as an effect image so as to interlock with the display of a series of identification information. It may be.

  It is also interesting to change the identification information to other identification information when the identification information is moved again or superimposed. Specifically, for example, when the identification information is moved again toward the continuous display area 313, when the identification information is changed to other identification information accompanying passing through the non-display area 314, or when the identification information is superimposed. In addition, it is conceivable to change one piece of identification information remaining at the end to a different one from each piece of identification information before combining.

  As described above, the number of unidentified identification information is increased to a plurality, and each increased identification information is moved so as to be dispersed and disappears from the original place, and then moved again so as to gather at the original place again. By displaying them so that they merge with each other, it is possible to produce a natural flow of identification information movement as if the waves were drawing from the shore and rushing to the shore again. The feeling can be continuously increased, and an effect can be performed without selecting the shape of the identification information.

  In addition, after the reach mode is derived, even if the last stopped identification information is different from the identification information constituting the reach mode, such identification information is temporarily stopped without being fixed immediately As a result of the establishment of a predetermined display condition, the temporarily stopped identification information is moved after being increased to a plurality as in the case of the undetermined identification information that is finally stopped after the reach mode described above is derived. After that, it is also interesting to execute it as a loser-recovery reach action that suggests the possibility of transition to a specific display mode by moving again so as to return to the continuous display area 313 and displaying them so as to overlap each other.

  Furthermore, in the display of the series of identification information, before the identification information is re-moved or superimposed by the identification information layering means, a notice effect display reminiscent of whether or not the identification information that can constitute the jackpot is confirmed is executed. In this case, the display interest can be further enhanced. Thereby, the player can clearly recognize that the reach mode has been derived, and the player's sense of expectation accompanying the derivation of the reach mode can be increased.

  FIG. 17 shows a specific example regarding the notice effect display. The notice effect display here is an effect image, and is executed using the same number of characters as the number of identification information to be increased or moved by the identification information moving means. Thus, a synergistic effect is produced by performing a display effect that matches the movement of the identification information by the same number of characters as the number of identification information to be moved and displayed. In this embodiment, characters corresponding to two people, Marie Antoinette D1 and Felsen D2, appearing in “Rose of Versailles” by Riyoko Ikeda's original work are used. The contents are design items that may be determined as appropriate.

  When the reach mode is derived as shown in FIG. 17A, the two characters D1 and D2 appear as effect images in the effect image displayed as the background of the identification information. Is displayed. Next, as shown in FIGS. 17 (2) and (3), the undetermined identification information “5” is increased to two in the continuous display area 313, and the display moves toward the left and right display areas 311 and 312 respectively. The two characters D1 and D2 are displayed in a situation where they are staring at each other. Thus, when the identification information increases or moves, the notice effect display is executed centering on the left and right display areas 311 and 312 from which the identification information forming the reach mode is derived.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 17 (4) and 17 (5), after moving again so that the pieces of identification information are gathered again in the original continuous display area 313, the pieces of identification information are combined so that the pieces of identification information overlap each other. In conjunction with the changing display, the two characters D1 and D2 are displayed so as to hold each other. Until the identification information is re-moved and overlapped in this way, the notice effect display is executed around the continuous display area 313. Thereby, the display area 313 which is noticed among the plurality of display areas 311 to 313 is limited, so that the concentration of the player with respect to the display can be enhanced, and the display can be easily viewed. Note that FIG. 17 (4) shows an example in which the display result is actually determined in the specific display mode as associated with the notice effect display.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 3, the decoration display device 430 that displays the reserved ball is in a state in which a part of the space on the ball passing area occupies the ball passing area through which the game ball can pass in the gaming area 17. It is arranged. The shape, size, and arrangement position of the decoration display device 430 are arbitrary setting items. However, as shown in the drawing, the decoration display device 430 is arranged so as to cover most of the half on one side on the game area 17, so that This occupies a large part of the space, and can be particularly conspicuous even in the game area 17. Here, since the decoration display device 430 is designed to give a aesthetic feeling with a rose as a motif, the decoration effect of the game area 17 can be enhanced and a gorgeous atmosphere can be produced.

  Moreover, the decoration display device 430 can display not only the structure for decoration but also the manner in which the player can recognize the number of holds as described above. In this manner, the means for displaying the number of holds is a decoration display device 430 that is particularly conspicuous even in the game area 17 where the player turns his gaze during the game, and can enhance the decoration effect of the game area 17. Anyone can grasp the number of holds very easily, and the player's attention to the decoration display device 430 can be further increased. In particular, even a game beginner can reliably grasp the number of holds without making a mistake.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the decoration display device 430 is divided into a plurality of display units simulating rose flowers, so that it is rich in novelty and looks interesting. In addition, among the individual display units obtained by dividing the decoration display device 430 into a plurality of pieces, the large display units 431a to 431d are displayed corresponding to the number of holdings, respectively, and the number of holdings is displayed. It will be clearly divided and displayed, and moreover, the number of holds can be displayed so that the player can easily recognize it.

  Further, each display unit of the decoration display device 430 is divided into two blocks so that a game ball can pass between the blocks, so that the decoration display device 430 has a lot of space on the ball passage area. Even when the portion is occupied, not only the entry of the game ball is prevented, but the game ball can be caused to flow down in various modes. Thereby, the decoration display device 430 can also be used as an accessory that allows a game ball to enter and flow down without merely displaying the decoration effect and the number of reservations. Furthermore, each display unit of the decorative display device 430 is configured by a decorative cover and a light emitter, and can produce a more gorgeous electric decoration effect by the light emission by the light emitter and the decorative cover that transmits this light emission. It becomes possible.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of a display state related to the number of holds in the decoration display device 430. In the present embodiment, four large display units 431a to 431d of the decorative display device 430 are set to display the number of reservations, and FIG. 13 shows four reservation balls at this time. Accordingly, the four large display units 431a to 431d are all lit (displayed in light ink color in the drawing).

  The four large display units 431a to 431d are set to light up one by one in order from the top. When the number of holding balls is zero, all the large display units 431a to 431d are turned off and When there is only one ball, only the large display unit 431a is lit. When there are two holding balls, the two large display units 431a and 431b are lit. When there are three holding balls, three large displays are displayed. When the units 431a to 431c are lit and there are four holding balls, display control is performed so that all the four large display units 431a to 431d are lit.

  In this way, by controlling the display state of the decoration display device 430 according to the number of holds by the decoration display control means, it is possible to enrich the variation of the display state of the decoration display device 430. Note that when a variable display game is newly started on the variable display device 310, the reservation ball storage means decrements the number of reservations, and accordingly, the large display units 431a to 431d of the decoration display device 430 Among those that are lit, for example, contrary to the lighting order described above, the lights are turned off one by one in order from the bottom.

  In addition, the decoration display device 430 can display a notice effect related to the variable display game in addition to the above-described display of the reserved ball. Here, the notice effect in the decoration display device 430 is a determination as to whether or not the game result related to the hold, that is, the information regarding the game result of the variable display game stored corresponding to each hold data is a hit. Depending on the result, it is executed by the decoration display control means. The display of the notice effect performed by the decoration display device 430 is appropriately combined with the display control in the variable display game by the identification information moving unit and the identification information layering unit.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of display related to the notice effect in the decoration display device 430. In the figure, as described above, a reach mode is derived in the middle of the variable display game, and accordingly, a notice effect is started in the small display units 432a to 432d of the decoration display device 430. In addition, there are two reserved balls at the present time, and the two large display units 431a and 431b are turned on accordingly.

  In FIG. 14 (1), a reach mode in which probability variation symbols “7” are stopped on the right and left in the middle of the variable display game being executed in the display area of the variable display device 310 is derived. Among the small display units 432a to 432d of the device 430, the lowermost small display unit 432a is turned on, and the notice effect is started. That is, in the present embodiment, the display state of the notice effect is formed by the lighting display of the small display units 432a to 432d of the decoration display device 430.

  In FIG. 14 (2), the second small display unit 432b from the bottom among the small display units 432a to 432d is newly lit while the identification information in the middle of the last stop in the variable display game is still scrolling. The two small display units 432a and 423b are lit up. Subsequently, in FIG. 14 (3), among the small display units 432a to 432d, the third small display unit 432c from the bottom is also newly lit, and the three small display units 432a to 432c are lit.

  The greater the number of lighting of the four small display units 432a to 432d in total, the higher the possibility that the display result of the variable display game is determined in the specific display mode. In FIG. 14 (4), “7” is stopped in the middle identification information as in the case of the reach symbol, the display result of the variable display game is fixed in the specific display mode, and the small display units 432a to 432d are all lit and displayed. Yes. Such a notice effect is selected and executed as an effect pattern when the game result related to the hold corresponds to a jackpot.

  This makes it possible for the player to clearly recognize the advance notice of the game result related to the current hold in advance by simply looking at the display state of the easy-to-see decoration display device 430, thereby improving the gameability. it can. In order to prevent the player from being disappointed at an early stage, even if the game result related to holding is a big hit, the probability of performing the notice effect need not be set to 100%.

  In this way, the decoration display control means determines whether or not the game result related to the hold is a win, and according to the determination result, the display related to the notice effect on the decoration display device 430 as shown in FIG. Although the state is controlled, the display state of the holding ball may be changed as control of the display state of another decoration display device 430.

  Specifically, for example, the display state (flashing speed, color, shape, position, etc.) of the holding ball on the decoration display device 430 is changed depending on whether the game result related to holding has a big hit or not, It is conceivable to change the timing at which the display state starts to change. In such a case, since the display of the holding ball itself also serves as a notice effect, it is possible to omit a display means dedicated to the notice effect, and in this embodiment, the small display units 432a to 432d of the decoration display device 430 are also included. All can be used to display a holding ball.

  Furthermore, for each holding ball corresponding to each holding data, the display state of the holding ball may be individually changed according to the game result corresponding to each holding ball. For example, the large display units 431a to 431d that display the held ball are blinked instead of lit only when the game result related to the holding is equivalent to the jackpot, or light is emitted in different colors in the case of multicolor light emission, brightness It is possible to change the value. In addition, the announcement effect in which the specific display mode is derived in the variable display game is displayed, but of course, it may be set so as to show the announcement effect related to the reach mode derived in the previous stage of the specific display mode. .

  Thus, in this gaming machine main body 1, the display state on the decoration display device 430 changes according to the number of holds and the game result related to the hold, so that the player can more easily grasp the number of holds visually. It is also possible to fully enjoy a variety of interesting displays. In this embodiment, the display state on the decoration display device 430 changes according to both the number of holds and the game result related to the hold, as described in FIGS. 13 and 14. Alternatively, the display state of the hold ball in the decoration display device 430 may be changed only in accordance with the game result related to the hold.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. Included in the invention. In the above-described embodiment, the case where the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine has been described. However, the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and is a program-controlled smart ball game machine, an arrangement ball game machine, or the like. The present invention can be similarly applied to other gaming machines. The variable display device 310 can be applied to a slot machine.

  In addition, the decoration display device 430 is configured to be able to display the number of holds in a manner that the player can recognize. For example, the hold ball is displayed on the screen of the variable display device 310, or a special symbol hold LED is separately displayed. Etc., the display function of the holding ball may be omitted from the decoration display device 430, and it may be configured simply as a decoration lamp. In addition, the decoration display device 430 is disposed in a ball passage area through which a game ball can pass in the game area 17, but the decoration display device 430 may be disposed anywhere on the front side of the gaming machine, Further, the decoration display device 430 may be configured not only by a plurality of lamps but also by a single lamp.

  In the variable display device 310, the plurality of display areas 311 to 313 are displayed on the screen and are divided and separated from each other, and an image is not displayed between the display areas. Although expressed as the non-display area 314, as another configuration, the screen of the variable display device 310 is divided into a plurality of display areas by a partition member covering a part thereof, and the non-display area is formed by the partition member. May be.

  Thereby, a novel display area and a non-display area can be formed by three-dimensional concealment and the structure of the section without depending on the effect of the section by the non-display area 314 on the flat surface. Specifically, for example, the partition member may be configured from a part of a center case that forms the exterior of the variable display device 310. Here, the interval between adjacent display areas, that is, the width of the non-display area is such that the effect image may be displayed over a plurality of display areas, so that the visibility as a group of effect images is not hindered. Should be set to a size of.

  Further, a light emitting element such as a chip LED is disposed on the partition member, or an organic EL, an inorganic EL, a thin liquid crystal, or the like is disposed on the front surface of the screen of the variable display device 310, and the EL, liquid crystal, or the like is partitioned as it is. You may make it comprise as a non-display area | region which divides | segments a screen into a some display area as a member.

  According to the non-display area composed of such partition members, it is possible to control to turn on or blink or change the color separately from the control of the variable display game, and like the decoration display device 430, a new decoration lamp can be used. Functions can be added. In addition, when the non-display area is configured by EL, liquid crystal, etc., the width of the non-display area between the display areas is linked with the display control related to the variable display game by the identification information moving means and the identification information multi-layer means. It may be changed.

  Further, the non-display area composed of the partition members as described above, or the decoration display device 430, is linked to the display control related to the variable display game by the identification information moving means or the identification information layering means, and is subsequently performed by the decoration display control means. Can be controlled as follows. That is, when the identification information is increased or moved by the identification information moving means, or when the identification information is moved again or superimposed by the identification information multilayer means, the color of the EL or light emitting element is changed, or the light emitting element is turned on ( Blink). At this time, the color of the EL or the light emitting element may be changed (gradation) in accordance with the movement speed (removal) of the identification information.

  Also, every time the display control by the identification information moving means and the identification information multi-layer means is repeated, the color change such as changing the color of EL or light emitting element from a light color to a dark color or changing from a cold color to a warm color is ruled. It is also possible to perform an effect that gradually approaches the confirmation display of the identification information. In addition, the display mode of the decoration display device 430 may be interlocked with changes in the EL, light emitting elements, or the like, or only the decoration display device 430 is turned on (flashes), or the color may be changed.

  In the embodiment, the notice effect display is executed in the left and right display areas 311 and 312 where the identification information forming the reach mode is derived when the identification information increases or moves, and then the identification information is displayed. The display is performed in the continuation display area 313 until it is re-moved or overlapped, but the notice effect display is of course not limited to such a mode, and all the display areas 311 to 313 are from the beginning to the end. You may produce so that it may display over.

  Further, in each of the embodiments, the case where the reach mode is derived as an example when the predetermined display condition is satisfied has been described as an example. However, for example, the identification that stopped last after the reach mode was derived is described. Even if the information is identification information that is different from the identification information that constitutes the reach mode, such identification information may be temporarily stopped without being immediately confirmed, or when the information is temporarily stopped by a combination of identification information that constitutes a jackpot, etc. It is good.

  In addition, variable display execution information that can be confirmed during execution and end of the variable display game may be displayed at predetermined positions in the display areas 311 to 313. The variable display in-execution information is displayed so that, for example, the “−” symbol blinks when the identification information is still being variably displayed. In addition, when the display result of the variable display game is determined to be a jackpot, the identification information constituting the specific display mode may be displayed as the variable display execution information.

  Even if the identification information is moved from the continuous display area 313 until the identification information is in a state where it cannot be visually recognized by the identification information moving means, whether or not variable display is being executed can be confirmed by the variable display executing information. And misunderstandings can be prevented.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the display control board 300, the lamp control board 400, and the sound control board 500 are configured as separate boards with respect to the main board 100. For example, the functions of the display control board 300 and the voice control board 500 may be provided on the same board as a game effect control board, and the lamp control board 400 may be combined with this, or the lamp control board 400 and the voice control board 500 may be combined. These functions may be provided on the same substrate as a sound / lamp control substrate, and the display control substrate 300 may be combined therewith. Thus, the specific configuration for realizing the above-described display control means and the like is not limited to the various control boards specifically shown in FIGS.

It is a front view which shows the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view which shows the internal structure of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which expands and shows the game board of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view which expands and shows the game board back surface side of the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole circuit structure of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the main board | substrate which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention has. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the payout control board which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention has. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the display apparatus control board which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention has. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the lamp | ramp control board which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention has. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the audio | voice control board which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention has. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the launch control board which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention has. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of the power supply board which the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention has. It is a front view which expands and shows the variable display apparatus and decoration display apparatus of the game machine which concern on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the notification effect display in the decoration display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variable display game in the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. An example of display in a variable display game in a variable display device of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which unidentified identification information is increased and moved, or moved again to the original location and overlapped with each other It is explanatory drawing which shows. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the notice effect display performed by the variable display game in the variable display apparatus of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine body 2 ... Game board 3 ... Upper tray 4 ... Lower tray 5 ... Handle 6 ... Ashtray 7 ... Upper tray ball release lever 8 ... Lower tray ball release lever 9 ... Lending button 10 ... Return button 11 ... Glass frame 12 ... Frequency display section 16 ... Guiding rail 17 ... Game area 21 ... Starting opening 23a ... Right dropping winning opening 23b ... Left dropping winning opening 24 ... Large winning opening 29 ... Out opening 100 ... Main board 101 ... One-chip microcomputer 102 ... CPU
103 ... ROM
104 ... RAM
105 ... NMI
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 106 ... I / O port 107 ... Internal timer 108 ... Clock circuit 109 ... Clock synchronization / delay circuit 110, 111 ... Gate circuit 112a-112g ... Latch circuit 113 ... Address decode circuit 114 ... Buffer 116 ... Test test signal terminal 121 ... Start Mouth switch 123a ... Right drop prize opening switch 123b ... Left drop prize opening switch 124 ... Accessories continuous action device switch 125 ... Count switch 126 ... Normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a ... Right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b ... Left Normal symbol display device operation gate switch 130 ... Prize ball detection switch 130a ... Right prize ball detection switch 130b ... Left prize ball detection switch 131 ... Shoot ball break switch 132 ... Glass frame open detection switch 133 ... Overflow -Switch 134 ... Grand prize opening solenoid 135 ... Direction switching solenoid 136 ... Normal electric accessory solenoid 137 ... Production selecting means 140 ... Normal symbol display device 200 ... Dispensing control board 201 ... One-chip microcomputer 202 ... Counter circuit 203 ... CPU
204 ... ROM
205 ... RAM
206 ... NMI
207: I / O port 208 ... Internal timer 209 ... Clock circuit 210 ... Clock synchronization / delay circuit 211, 212 ... Gate circuit 213 ... Address decode circuit 214, 215 ... Latch circuit 220 ... Ball lending detection switch 220a ... Right ball lending detection Switch 220b ... Left ball lending detection switch 222 ... Discharge motor 223 ... Discharge stop solenoid 224 ... Path switching solenoid 300 ... Display control board 301 ... Display control CPU
302 ... Display control ROM
303 ... Display control RAM
304: Image control IC
305 ... Image data ROM
306 ... Input / output interface 307 ... Trial test signal terminal 310 ... Variable display devices 311, 312, 313 ... Display area 314 ... Non-display area 400 ... Lamp control board 401 ... Lamp control CPU
402: Lamp control ROM
403: Lamp control RAM
404 ... Input / output interface 405 ... Driver circuit 421 ... Normal symbol hold LED
422 ... gaming machine status lamp 423 ... side case lamp 424 ... gaming frame status LED
425 ... Center LED
426 ... Gate LED
427 ... Attacker LED
428 ... Side LED
430 ... decoration display device 431 ... large display unit 432 ... small display unit 433 ... decoration member 500 ... voice control board 501 ... voice control CPU
502 ... Voice control ROM
503 ... Voice control RAM
504 ... Voice control IC
505 ... Audio data ROM
506: Input / output interface 507 ... Amplifier circuit 510 ... Speaker 600 ... Launch control board 601 ... Oscillator circuit 602 ... Divider circuit 603 ... Motor drive signal control circuit 604 ... Driver circuit 650 ... Handle section 651 ... Touch sensor 652 ... Launch stop switch 653 ... Launch motor 700 ... Power supply board 701 ... Constant voltage power supply device 702 ... Backup circuit 703 ... Voltage detection circuit 704 ... Shift register 705 ... RAM initialization switch 706 ... Clock circuit 707 ... Delay circuit 708 ... Voltage detection circuit 709 ... Power failure detection Circuit 800 ... Frame external terminal board 801 ... Prize ball tank ball presence / absence switch 850 ... Board external terminal board 900 ... Card unit connection board a ... Operation panel board b ... Card unit c ... Power supply AC24V

Claims (9)

A display area capable of displaying an image has a variable display device divided into a plurality of display areas, and each of the plurality of display areas includes identification information relating to a display result of a variable display game and an effect image relating to an effect display of the variable display game. In a gaming machine that executes a variable display game by displaying as an image,
In the continuous display area in which the variable display of the identification information is still continued, the unidentified identification information is increased to a plurality, and each increased identification information is directed to a display area adjacent to the continuous display area, Identification information moving means for moving the display from the continuous display area until it is in an invisible state;
The identification information moved out of the continuous display area is moved again so as to be collected again in the original continuous display area, and the identification information is overlapped with each other in the continuous display area to be identified as one identification information. And an information layering means.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the identification information is increased or moved by the identification information moving means, the identification information is changed to other identification information.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the identification information is changed to other identification information when the identification information is moved again or superimposed by the identification information layering means.   The identification information moving means increases or moves the identification information when the predetermined display condition predetermined in the process of executing the variable display game is satisfied, and the identification information multi-layer means re-moves or superimposes the identification information. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3.   When a reach form in which a display result of the variable display game constitutes a part of a predetermined combination of identification information corresponding to a jackpot is derived, the identification information moving means increases or moves the identification information, and the identification information The multi-layer means executes a notice effect display reminiscent of whether or not the identification information that can constitute the jackpot is determined before re-mapping or superimposing the identification information. 4. The gaming machine according to 4.   The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the notice effect display is performed using the same number of characters as the number of pieces of identification information to be increased or moved by the identification information moving unit. .   The notice effect display is executed in the display area where the identification information forming the reach mode is derived after the identification information is increased or moved by the identification information moving means, and subsequently the identification information multi-layer means The game machine according to claim 5, wherein the game machine is executed in a continuous display area until the two are moved again and overlapped.   The plurality of display areas are separated from each other, and are formed as non-display areas where no image is displayed between adjacent display areas. , 6 or 7. The screen of the variable display device is divided into the plurality of display areas by a partition member covering a part of the screen,
The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the partition member forms the non-display area.

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