JP2002058844A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To further enrich presentation contents and remarkably improve absorbing interest in a game machine such as a pachinko machine having a main controller and a plurality of separate controllers taking secondary control based on the commands from the main controller. SOLUTION: The game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operation port 3 and a large winning port 4, and a display device 13 having a display section 13a is assembled into the game board 2. A plurality of pattern trains are displayed on the display section 13a, and each pattern train comprises patterns of multiple kinds. A main substrate 24 outputs commands to the display control substrate, lamp control substrate, and sound control substrate or the like of the display device 13 to start a fluctuation display of the patterns based on the occurrence of a prescribed opportunity and to definitely display the prescribed patterns after the prescribed time elapses. The lamp control substrate or the like stores a plurality of control modes so that one of them can be selected and executed according to the command from the main substrate 24.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a main control unit and another control unit for performing secondary control based on a command from the main control unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as one type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine equipped with a variable display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols and the like in a predetermined arrangement has been known. In such a pachinko machine, a symbol displayed on the variable display device is definitely displayed in a predetermined stop mode, so that a so-called big hit state occurs. That is, it can be said that the variable display device has a main visual effect on the game.

Conventionally, display on a variable display device has also been controlled by a main board for controlling main control. On the other hand, in recent years, in order to reduce the burden on the main board,
Control is controlled on a control board different from the main board. Specifically, based on a command transmitted from the main board, the control board side of the variable display device selects one of a plurality of types of effect display patterns from the start of the symbol change to the stop thereof. Or do it.

[0004]

However, the main board outputs not only commands to the control board for the variable display device but also commands to other control boards. Then, each control board receiving the instruction executes the effect control according to the command. However, in this case, the effect control executed by the other control board for a predetermined command was the same every time. In other words, even if a variety of effects are executed on the variable display device side for one predetermined command, the additional control executed on the other control board side for the predetermined one command is the same every time. there were.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to provide a main control unit and a plurality of other control units for performing secondary control based on a command from the main control unit. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine, such as a pachinko machine, which includes a game machine and a game machine, which can further enhance the contents of the effect and thereby achieve a dramatic improvement in interest.

[0006]

Means effective to achieve the above object will be described below. The operation and the like will be described as necessary.

Means 1. A main audio-visual device having a main effect on the game, a sub-audio-visual device having a subordinate relationship to the main audio-visual device, and a main control unit for performing main control;
A main audiovisual control unit that controls the main audiovisual device based on a command from the main control unit, and a secondary audiovisual control unit that controls the secondary audiovisual device based on an instruction from the main control unit. A gaming machine provided with at least one of the secondary audiovisual control sections, wherein at least one of the secondary audiovisual control sections can execute a control mode corresponding to a predetermined command from the main control section by selecting from a plurality of control modes. A gaming machine. The "command"
Is output almost synchronously to a plurality of master audiovisual control units and subordinate audiovisual control units, and a series of (common)
It has the property of instructing each control unit for effects and operations, and a typical example is a "command" (the same applies hereinafter).

According to the means 1, the main effect on the game is brought about by the main audiovisual device. In addition, the subsidiary audiovisual device operates subordinately to the main audiovisual device, thereby providing a decorative effect accompanying the game. The main control is performed by the main control unit, and the main audiovisual control unit controls the main audiovisual device based on a command from the main control unit. Further, based on a command from the main control unit, the secondary audiovisual control unit controls the secondary audiovisual device. By the way, at least one of the slave audiovisual control units, when a predetermined command is issued from the main control unit, from among a plurality of control modes,
The control mode is selected and executed. For this reason, not only the main audiovisual device, but also the predetermined auxiliary audiovisual device, the control mode selected from the plurality is executed, and the control mode can be varied. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the contents of the effect, and to thereby dramatically improve the interest.

Means 2. A main audiovisual device capable of deriving a predetermined result relating to a game, a sub audiovisual device operable in relation to a behavior of the main audiovisual device, a main control unit for performing main control, and a command from the main control unit. A gaming machine comprising: a main audiovisual control unit that controls the main audiovisual device; and a secondary audiovisual control unit that controls the secondary audiovisual device based on a command from the main control unit. At least one of the secondary audiovisual control units is capable of executing a control mode according to a predetermined command from the main control unit by selecting from a plurality of modes independently of the primary audiovisual control unit. A gaming machine characterized by:

[0010] According to the means 2, a predetermined result relating to the game is derived in the main audiovisual device. Also, the slave audiovisual device may operate in conjunction with behavior at the master audiovisual device. The main control section performs main control, and the main audiovisual control section controls the main audiovisual apparatus based on a command from the main control section. Further, based on a command from the main control unit, the slave audiovisual control unit controls the slave audiovisual device. Now, at least one of the slave audiovisual control units
First, when a predetermined command is issued from the main control unit, a predetermined control mode is selected and executed from a plurality of modes independently of the main audiovisual control unit. For this reason, not only the main audiovisual device, but also a predetermined auxiliary audiovisual device independently of the main audiovisual device, the control mode selected from the plurality is executed, and the control mode can be varied. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the contents of the effect, and to thereby dramatically improve the interest.

Means 3. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the main audiovisual device is a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols. In particular, it may be "a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player on the condition that a specific symbol is definitely displayed on the variable display device".

[0012] According to the means 3, independently of the variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, it is possible to provide a variation in the control mode executed in the secondary audiovisual device.

Means 4. The main audiovisual device takes at least a first state and a second state, and in the first state, the second state
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3, characterized in that the gaming machine is a variable winning device that enables a large amount of gaming media to be awarded as compared to the state. In particular, it may be "a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player under the condition that a gaming medium passes through a predetermined area inside or outside the variable winning device".

According to the means (4), at least the first state and the second state are set, and the first state is independent of the variable prize device which enables a larger amount of game media to be won than in the second state. Thus, a variation can be provided in the control mode executed in the slave audiovisual device.

Means 5 The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, wherein the slave audiovisual device is an audio device. Note that the audio device includes a speaker and the like.

According to the means 5, it is possible to provide a variation in the voice control mode executed in the voice device.

Means 6. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4, wherein the slave audiovisual device is a light emitting device. In addition, as a light-emitting device, an effect lamp or the like can be given.

According to the means (6), it is possible to provide a variation in the issuance control mode executed in the issuing device.

Means 7 The main control unit outputs the predetermined command to the secondary audiovisual control unit along with outputting a specific instruction to the primary audiovisual control unit, and the secondary audiovisual control unit responds to the predetermined instruction. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein the control mode can be selected and executed from a plurality of modes.

According to the means 7, the main control unit outputs the predetermined command to the secondary audiovisual control unit in response to outputting a specific instruction to the primary audiovisual control unit. A control mode corresponding to the predetermined command is selected from a plurality of modes and executed. For this reason, when the control mode based on a specific command is executed in the main audiovisual apparatus, a plurality of control modes are executed in the secondary audiovisual apparatus, and the control modes in the auxiliary audiovisual apparatus are rich in variations. It becomes something.

Means 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the control mode executed by the main audiovisual section and the control mode executed by the sub audiovisual control section correspond to each other.

According to the means 8, no matter what the control mode of the secondary audiovisual device is, it corresponds to the control mode of the main audiovisual device, so that the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable. You can enjoy.

Means 9 At least one of the secondary audiovisual control units is configured to store a plurality of control modes according to a predetermined instruction from the main control unit, and to store the plurality of control modes in response to a predetermined instruction from the main control unit. Means for determining at least one of the plurality of control modes stored in the means and executing control based on the determined control mode. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

According to the means 9, at least one of the secondary audiovisual control units is provided with a storage unit and an execution unit, and the storage unit stores a plurality of control modes according to a predetermined command from the main control unit. You. In addition, when a predetermined command is issued from the main control unit, the execution unit determines at least one of the plurality of control modes stored in the storage unit, and executes control based on the determined control mode. You.

Means 10. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the execution means executes the notification control based on the determined control mode at a timing at which a predetermined game state occurrence can be notified. In addition, as notice control,
For example, various notices such as a reach notice and a jackpot notice when the symbol is normally changed on the variable display device can be given. Here, the “notification” may be any indication as long as it is possible to indicate that the predetermined game state is likely to be generated by the execution of the control, or the effect that the occurrence of the predetermined game state is affected by the execution of the control. And
There is no problem even if the predetermined gaming state does not occur.

According to the means 10, even if the control mode executed by the sub audiovisual device does not match the control mode executed by the main audiovisual device in terms of timing, the player does not feel uncomfortable. For this reason, the control mode of the sub audiovisual control unit can be further varied independently of the control of the main audiovisual control unit.

Means 11. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the plurality of control modes according to the predetermined command stored in the storage unit have a predetermined commonality with each other. Note that the predetermined commonality includes that the execution start timings are substantially the same, the execution end timings are substantially the same, and the execution periods are substantially the same.

According to the means 11, since there is a predetermined commonality, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable no matter which control mode is executed.

Means 12. A plurality of types of the storage means are prepared for the same or the same command, and the control mode is executed after one of the storage means is selected. A gaming machine according to any of the above.

According to the means 12, the control mode is executed after one of the plurality of types of storage means prepared for the same or similar command is selected. For this reason, it is possible to impart randomness to the control mode depending on which storage means is selected, and it becomes difficult for the player to predict which control mode will be executed.

Means 13. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 12, wherein a bias is provided in the ease with which the control mode is determined. Conversely, "the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 12, characterized in that the control modes are determined at substantially equal rates" may be adopted.

According to the means 13, since the control mode is easily determined among the plurality of control modes stored in the storage unit, a certain control mode is easily executed and another control mode is executed. Aspects are difficult to perform. Therefore, it is possible to give lightness to the control mode to be executed, and in some cases, a rare value is generated.

Means 14. The command includes information on whether or not to generate a special game state advantageous to the player, and the control mode is biased depending on the information. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 13.

According to the means 14, there is a bias in the ease of determining the control mode in accordance with a command including information on whether or not to generate a special game state advantageous to the player. For this reason, if a certain control mode is executed, a special game state is likely to occur, or if another control mode is executed, a special game state is unlikely to occur. Can be.

Means 15. The command includes at least one of a plurality of types of information about generating a sense of expectation for the player, and biases the ease of determining the control mode according to the information. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 14, characterized in that:

According to the means 15, there is a bias in the ease with which the control mode is determined in accordance with a command including a plurality of types of information on generating a sense of expectation for the player. For this reason, when a certain control mode is executed, an expectation is likely to be generated, and when another control mode is executed, an expectation is hard to be generated, so that the game content can be made thicker. . Note that a specific example of generating a sense of expectation includes the occurrence of a reach state or a super reach state.

Means 16. A main control unit for performing main control;
A display control unit capable of performing display control on a display device based on a command from the main control unit, a light emission control unit capable of performing light emission control on a light emitting device based on a command from the main control unit, and the main control unit And a voice control unit capable of performing voice control in a voice device based on a command from the control unit. At least one of the light emission control unit and the voice control unit receives a predetermined command from the main control unit. A count value determining means for determining a count value as a necessary condition to be performed, and a storage means for storing a control mode to be executed corresponding to the determined count value. A gaming machine characterized in that there are a plurality of control modes.

According to the means 16, the main control is performed by the main controller, and the display controller performs the display control on the display device based on the command from the main controller. Further, the light emission control unit performs light emission control in the light emitting device based on a command from the main control unit, and further, the voice control unit performs sound control in the voice device based on a command from the main control unit. In such a gaming machine, at least one of the light emission control unit and the voice control unit includes a count value determination unit and a storage unit, and the count value determination unit determines that a predetermined command is input from the main control unit. The count value is determined as a necessary condition, and the storage means stores a control mode to be executed corresponding to the determined count value.
There are several types. For this reason, not only the display control performed by the display control unit but also the light emission control unit and the audio control unit execute the control mode selected from the plurality, and the control mode can be varied. .

Means 17. A main control unit for performing main control;
A display control unit capable of performing display control on a display device based on a command from the main control unit, a light emission control unit capable of performing light emission control on a light emitting device based on a command from the main control unit, and the main control unit And a voice control unit capable of performing voice control in a voice device based on a command from the game machine, wherein the light emission control unit and the voice control unit receive a predetermined command from the main control unit. And a storage means for storing a control mode to be executed corresponding to the determined count value, which is stored in the storage means. The gaming machine is characterized in that there are a plurality of control modes, and display control actually executed corresponds to each of the light emission control unit and the voice control unit.

According to the means 17, the main control is performed by the main control section, and the display control section performs the display control on the display device based on the command from the main control section. Further, the light emission control unit performs light emission control in the light emitting device based on a command from the main control unit, and further, the voice control unit performs sound control in the voice device based on a command from the main control unit. In such a gaming machine, both the light emission control unit and the voice control unit include a count value determination unit and a storage unit, and the count value determination unit requires that a predetermined command be input from the main control unit. The control value to be executed corresponding to the determined count value is stored in the storage means, and there are a plurality of control modes. In addition, the display control that is actually executed corresponds to each other between the light emission control unit and the audio control unit. For this reason, not only the display control performed by the display control unit but also the light emission control unit and the audio control unit execute the control mode selected from the plurality, and the control mode can be varied. . In addition, since the control modes actually executed by the light emission control unit and the voice control unit correspond to each other, a sense of incongruity does not occur due to the mismatch of the modes.

Means 18. The control mode executed by at least one of the light emission control unit and the voice control unit is determined independently of the control mode of the display control performed by the display control unit. 16 or 1
7. The gaming machine according to 7.

According to the means 18, the control mode executed by at least one of the light emission control section and the audio control section is determined independently of the control mode of the display control performed by the display control section. In addition, since the configuration for making the control modes correspond to each other does not need to be adopted, the configuration can be simplified.

Means 19. The control means executed by at least one of the light emission control part and the sound control part is determined so as to correspond to the control manner of the display control performed by the display control part. Or the gaming machine according to 17.

According to the means 19, the control mode executed by at least one of the light emission control unit and the audio control unit corresponds to the control mode of the display control performed by the display control unit. For this reason, it is possible to eliminate a sense of discomfort due to the fact that the control mode actually executed by the light emission control unit or the voice control unit does not correspond to the control mode of the display control.

Means 20. At least one of the light emission control unit and the voice control unit executes a notice control based on the determined control mode at a timing at which a predetermined game state occurrence can be noticed.
10. The gaming machine according to any one of 9 above. Note that examples of the notice control include various notices such as a reach notice and a jackpot notice when the normal fluctuation of the symbol is being executed on the variable display device.

According to the means 20, even if the control mode executed in at least one of the light emitting device and the audio device does not coincide with the control mode executed in the display device in terms of timing, the player does not feel uncomfortable. . For this reason, the control mode executed in at least one of the light emitting device and the audio device can have a further variation.

Means 21. A plurality of types of the storage means are prepared for the same or the same command, and the control mode is executed after one of the storage means is selected. A gaming machine according to any of the above.

According to the means 21, the control mode is executed after one of the plurality of storage means prepared for the same or similar command is selected. For this reason, it is possible to impart randomness to the control mode depending on which storage means is selected, and it becomes difficult for the player to predict which control mode will be executed.

Means 22. The gaming machine according to any one of means 16 to 21, wherein a bias is provided in the ease of determining the control mode. Conversely, a "game machine according to any one of means 16 to 21 characterized in that the control modes are determined at substantially equal rates" may be adopted.

According to the means 22, since the control mode among the plurality of types of control modes stored in the storage means is not easily determined, a certain control mode is easily executed and another control mode is executed. Aspects are difficult to perform. Therefore, it is possible to give lightness to the control mode to be executed, and in some cases, a rare value is generated.

Means 23. The command includes information on whether or not to generate a special game state advantageous to the player, and the control mode is biased depending on the information. A gaming machine according to any one of means 16 to 22.

According to the means 23, there is a bias in the ease of determining the control mode in accordance with a command including information on whether or not to generate a special game state advantageous to the player. For this reason, if a certain control mode is executed, a special game state is likely to occur, or if another control mode is executed, a special game state is unlikely to occur. Can be.

Means 24. The command includes at least one of a plurality of types of information about generating a sense of expectation for the player, and biases the ease of determining the control mode according to the information. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 16 to 22, characterized by the following.

According to the means 24, there is a bias in the ease with which the control mode is determined in accordance with a command including a plurality of types of information on generating a sense of expectation for the player. For this reason, when a certain control mode is executed, an expectation is likely to be generated, and when another control mode is executed, an expectation is hard to be generated, so that the game content can be made thicker. . Note that a specific example of generating a sense of expectation is that a reach state or a super reach state occurs.

Means 25. Means 1 to 24 wherein the control mode is an effect mode having a plurality of types of contents.
A gaming machine according to any one of the above. Here, for example, with respect to the light emitting device, a combination of blinking, lighting, and extinguishing is given as an effect mode. As for the sound device, the effect mode includes a sound pattern (melody, tone color, word content, etc.).

Means 26. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 25, wherein the control mode includes a plurality of presentation times.

According to the means 26, the player can think that there is some influence on the display on the display control unit due to the difference in the rendering time, and can add thickness to the game content.

Means 27. In any one of the means 1 to 26, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, as a basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine, an operating port provided with an operation handle and firing a game ball to a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the handle, the game ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize, the identification information variably displayed on the variable display device is fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special game state occurs, the variable prize device arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode so that game balls can be won. , Writing to a magnetic card, etc.).

Means 28. In any one of the means 1 to 26, the gaming machine is a spinning-type gaming machine. Here, as a configuration of the spinning-type gaming machine, “the identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information (specifically, a reel, and the identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) is variably displayed (specifically, Is provided with a variable display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after the rotation of the reel, and the change of the identification information is started due to the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the stop operation means is provided. The fluctuation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop button (e.g., a stop button) or after a lapse of a predetermined time. It is a spinning-type gaming machine provided with a special game state generating means for generating a game state.

Means 29. In any one of the means 1 to 26, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine is as follows: "The identification information sequence (specifically, a reel, and the identification information is a symbol attached to the reel) composed of a plurality of identification information is variably displayed (specifically, A variable display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after the rotation of the reel), the change of the identification information is started by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the stop operation is performed. Fluctuation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the means (for example, a stop button) or after a lapse of a predetermined time. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state, a game ball is used as a game medium, and a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of the change of the identification information. Becomes gaming machine "in which a is configured such that a number of game balls are paid out upon the state of generation.

[0061]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment) A first embodiment of a pachinko game machine (hereinafter simply referred to as "pachinko machine") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. I do.

As is well known, the pachinko machine 1 has an outer frame and a front frame provided at a front portion of the outer frame and openable and closable on one side of the outer frame. A glass door frame is provided on the front side of the front frame so as to be freely opened and closed. The game board 2 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame (in the back of the glass door frame and inside the outer frame). This game board 2 includes an inner rail, an outer rail, and the like.
The game balls 5 fired by the game ball firing device are guided to the upper portion of the game board 2. In addition, on the lower side of the glass door frame, a front decoration frame is provided on the front frame so as to be openable and closable, and the front decoration frame is provided with an upper tray. On the other hand, a lower tray is provided at a position lower than the upper tray at a lower portion of the front frame, and a handle constituting a game ball launching device is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operating port 3 and a special winning port 4. The operating port 3 includes a passage for the game ball 5, and a blade 6 is supported at the entrance of the passage so as to be openable and closable. A seesaw 7 is provided at the back of the special winning opening 4, and a V
The zone 8 is provided with a winning passage 9 on the left side (the right and left may be reversed). Then, the game ball 5 that has won the special winning opening 4 rolls on the seesaw 7 and is guided to a winning ball processing device (not shown) through one of the V zone 8 and the winning passage 9. In addition, a shutter 11 is provided in front of the special winning opening 4. The shutter 11 is operated by a special winning opening solenoid 12 provided on the side of the special winning opening 4 to open and close the special winning opening 4. More specifically, when the solenoid 12 is excited, the shutter 11 is tilted substantially horizontally, thereby opening the special winning opening 4. Further, when the solenoid 12 is de-energized, the shutter 11 becomes substantially vertical, whereby the special winning opening 4 is closed.

A seesaw solenoid 10 is provided on one side of the special winning opening 4. The seesaw solenoid 10 is normally in a non-excited state. In this state, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game balls 5 pass through the V zone 8. In addition, when the seesaw solenoid 10 is excited, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game balls 5 pass through the winning passage 9. In the present embodiment, when at least one game ball 5 passes through the V zone 8 with the shutter 11 in the open state, the seesaw solenoid 10 is excited. When the shutter 11 is closed, the seesaw solenoid 10 is de-energized.

The main audiovisual device,
A variable display device and a special symbol display device (hereinafter, simply referred to as a “display device”) 13 constituting the display device are incorporated. The display device 13 is a liquid crystal display (LCD) (=
(A liquid crystal monitor), on which a plurality of symbol rows are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 1, an ordinary symbol display device 51 is provided above the display device 13. The ordinary symbol display device 51 includes four holding lamps 52 made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and an LED as an ordinary symbol display unit.
And a 7-segment display unit 53.

Further, a pair of passing gates 54 are disposed on both left and right sides of the special symbol display device 13. When the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54, the ordinary symbol display device 51 operates. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 51 variably displays the numbers from “0” to “9” and causes the 7-segment display unit 53 to display the numbers in a segment, and the number is a predetermined value (in the present embodiment, “ 7)), the blade 6 of the working port 3 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. Due to this opening, it is relatively easy to win a prize in the operating port 3.
The normal symbol display device 51 can store the number of times the game ball 5 has passed through the pass gate 54 up to four times.
The number of reservations is displayed at 2. Therefore, even if the game balls 5 pass through the passage gate 54 in a state where the four holding lamps 52 are lit, they are not counted as the holding balls, and
As long as 2 is lit, the normal symbol display device 51 is operated the number of times corresponding to the number of holdings even if the game ball 5 does not pass through the passing gate 54.

In this embodiment, the display device 1
In No. 3, a display with a motif of a conveyor belt sushi restaurant is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG.
As the above-mentioned symbol rows, three symbol rows of a left symbol row 14, a middle symbol row 15, and a right symbol row 16 are displayed. The display unit 13
a is provided with a display area constituting a big hit line in a lower part thereof.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 basically has a plurality of types (12
(Types) of symbols 17A to 17L.
Each of the patterns 17A to 17L is basically configured by a combination of a picture of a fish or the like placed on a plate and a number of “1” to “12”, and “1” to “12”. The numbers are arranged in ascending order. More specifically, "I" is a picture of "Thailand",
"2" is a picture of "quail", "3" is a picture of "kappa", "4" is a picture of flounder, "5" is a picture of "pudding", and "6" is a picture of "sazae""Seven" is a picture of "girl", "eight" is a picture of "octopus", "9" is a picture of "fox", "10" is a picture of "whale", "11" Is combined with a picture of "Takenoko" and "Twelve" is combined with a picture of "Crab". These symbols 17A to 17L can be any of a big hit symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol as a special game symbol (these will be described later).

In each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, symbols 17A to 17L are displayed as if they were placed on a plurality of (three) rotary tables in a sushi bar.
Are displayed rotatably with the table. For convenience of rotation display, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 includes a plurality of symbols 17A to 1A irrelevant to the jackpot line, in addition to the symbols 17A to 17L arranged and displayed on the jackpot line.
7L is displayed (for example, the symbols 17A to 17L that can be arranged next to the jackpot line, the symbols 17A to 17L already arranged in the jackpot line, and the like). However, the present invention is not limited to such a display mode. For example, one symbol 17A is provided for each symbol row 14 to 16.
To 17L may be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 4A, in the display section 13a of the display device 13, the symbol fluctuation (rotation fluctuation) of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3. Be started. In addition, jackpot design, outreach design,
One of the off symbols is selected, and this is set as a stop symbol (fixed symbol). Stop symbol is each symbol row 1
Symbols 4 to 16 are symbols displayed when symbol variation is stopped. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is the left symbol row 14,
It is stopped in the order of the right symbol row 16 and the middle symbol row 15,
This is only an example, and the stopping may be performed in another order.

FIG. 4 (b) is a diagram showing a jackpot notification screen on the display unit 13a. When a jackpot occurs, the player is notified of the jackpot notification again. As shown in the drawing, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the reach state. Specifically, when the fluctuation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols 17A to 17L is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the symbols 17A to 1 of the same type.
Combination of the same pattern 17A-17L when 7L is arranged along the big hit line (for example, as shown in the figure,
The pattern may be "one", "one", or "one" symbol 17A). The symbol constituting this combination is a "big hit symbol". When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the big winning prize opening 4 is opened), and it becomes possible to obtain a jackpot state advantageous to the player, that is, to acquire more prize balls. In the present embodiment, once the jackpot state occurs, after the special winning opening 4 is opened, (1) ten gaming balls 5 win in the special winning opening 4;
When either one of the conditions of 5 seconds elapses, the special winning opening 4 is closed. The opening and closing cycle of the special winning opening 4 is repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds) on condition that the game ball 5 wins in the V zone 8.

As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D,
The reach state refers to a state immediately before the jackpot (of course, the state may not reach the jackpot). The reach state includes a state in which the symbol change of the right symbol row 16 stops on the big hit line with the same type of symbol as the stop symbol of the left symbol row 14. In the example shown in the figure, the big hit line is located so as to extend in the horizontal direction at the lower part of the display unit 13a, and the left and right lines that stop on the same line.
The symbols 17A to 17L of both the right symbol rows 14 and 16 are both symbols 17A with "1".

As described above, in the above-mentioned reach state,
The pattern fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 is finally the left and right symbol row 1
The same type of symbols as the 4 and 16 stop symbols (big hit symbols)
In addition to those that stop in the big hit state and stop in different types of symbols (this is referred to as "missing reach pattern"), those that do not enter the big hit state (hereinafter, referred to as "missing reach state") are included. . Further, in the state where the same type of symbols 17A to 17L are arranged along the jackpot line, all the symbol columns fluctuate at once, and thereafter all the symbol columns 14 to 1
The case where the symbols 17A to 17L of No. 6 simultaneously stop (also referred to as full rotation reach) may be included.

Further, in addition to the above-described symbol variation in each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, as shown in FIG.
In addition to the characters 17L to 17L, the character is displayed on the display unit 13a. As a character in the present embodiment, a sushi bar Genji GC is set.

In the reach state, effects based on various reach patterns are executed.
As shown in FIG. 5, the reach patterns include "normal reach (see FIG. 5A)" and "grip reach (see FIG. 5).
(See (b)), "Purchase reach (see FIG. 5C)," and "Delivery reach (see FIG. 5D)." Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, the expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. These reach patterns are determined based on the reach type determination counter.

It has already been described that the symbol change of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3. When a prize is won, as in the case of passing through the passage gate 54, the corresponding variable display is performed after the current variable display ends. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be suspended is determined for each model of the pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four, but this is not a limitation.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the display device 13, a light emitting diode (LE) is provided above the display portion 13a.
D) Hold lamps 18a, 18b, 18c, 18
d is incorporated. The holding lamps 18a to 18d
Is the same as the maximum number of reservations described above (4 in this case)
It is. The hold lamps 18a to 18d are turned on each time the variable display is held, and are turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold.

In addition to the above, various other effect lamps and electric decoration members for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of positions of the pachinko machine 1. These staging lamps and illumination members (these constitute a secondary audio-visual device and a light-emitting device; hereinafter, simply referred to as "lamps") are turned on (turned off, turned on, blinked, etc.) in accordance with the progress of the game. Can be changed. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (which constitutes a secondary audio-visual device and an audio device) that generates a sound effect according to the progress of the game.

In order to detect the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes according to the operation of the player, in the present embodiment, the game board 2 has a through switch 20 and an operating port switch 2.
1. V-zone switch 22 and count switch 23
Etc. are respectively attached. Through switch 20
Detects that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 54, and the operating port switch 21 detects that the gaming ball 5 has won the operating port 3. The V-zone switch 22 detects a winning in the V-zone 8 of the large winning opening 4 of the game ball 5, and the count switch 23 detects a winning in the large winning opening 4 of the gaming ball 5.

In this embodiment, each of the switches 20 to 23
Solenoids 10, 12 and the display device 1 based on the detection result of
3. Each of the holding lamps 18a to 18d, the speaker, the ordinary symbol display device 51 (the 7-segment display unit 53 and the holding lamp 5
2) A control device (main board) 24 that constitutes a main control unit for controlling the driving of the blades 6 and the like is provided.
The main board 24 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU) that mainly forms a main control unit, a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the control program of the ROM. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result of the CPU in a symbol random number buffer, a symbol random number area, a stopped symbol area, and the like.

In the present embodiment, the CPU
One of the controls by the (main board 24) is a mode switching control. In the present embodiment, a game mode (game state)
As a normal mode and a probability variation mode (= high probability mode; hereinafter, referred to as “probable variation mode”). That is, for example, there are a normal mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a relatively low probability of about 1/300, and a probable mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about 5 times as large. .

Generally, the concept of the probability change mode is as follows.
(1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased as compared with the normal case, and the chance of opening the blade 6 of the operating port 3 is increased. Shortening the time, (3) increasing the opening time of the blade 6 (and / or increasing the number of winnings),
(4) The symbol 17 on the display unit 13a of the special symbol display device 13
Although the fluctuation time of A to 17L can be shortened, and (5) the jackpot probability is higher than that in the normal mode, for example, in the probable change mode in the present embodiment, these (1) to (5) Of which, everything is executed.

In this embodiment, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the normal mode is set. After that, when the jackpot game state is established, either the certainty change mode or the normal mode is selected. Then, after the end of the jackpot state, the selected mode is executed. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the fixed display symbols 17A to 17L (big hit symbols) at the time of the jackpot gaming state are odd numbers (“one”, “three”, “five”, “seven”,
In the case of “9”, “11”, the game mode after the end of the jackpot state is set to the probability change mode, and the fixed display symbols 17A to 17H (jackpot symbols) at the time of the jackpot game state are even numbers (“ Two, Four, Six, Eight,
In the case of “ten”, “twelfth”), the game mode after the end of the big hit state is set to the normal mode.

Further, after the big hit symbol is once displayed in a pseudo manner, a re-variation process (re-lottery process) in which all symbols 17A to 17L fluctuate again may be performed. This is because once all symbols are stopped and displayed,
If it is a symbol that generates a jackpot state, and if it is an even symbol as described above, by performing variable display again, an opportunity to be confirmed and displayed with an odd symbol is given. Thus, an apparent chance for the player is provided. This process is executed only at the time of a big hit and when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Of course, even if the re-variation process is performed,
As a result, there is a case where the final display is made with an even number of symbols.

In the present embodiment, the display unit 13a is mainly provided on the display control substrate 110 (which constitutes the main audiovisual control unit and the display control unit) of the display device 13 instead of the main substrate 24 which performs the main control. The various types of display are controlled. Here, the electrical configuration of the display control board 110 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in FIG.
0 is based on an interface 81 for sequentially receiving commands sent from the main board 24 and a control program and various information stored in a program ROM 82.
CPU 83 that generates screen configuration information such as normal fluctuation, reach effect, and jackpot notification, a work RAM 84 that temporarily stores processing results and the like in the CPU 83, and a video RAM 85 that stores screen configuration information generated by the CPU 83
And a display section (liquid crystal monitor) 13a for extracting image data from the image data ROM 86 based on the screen configuration information of the video RAM 85 and displaying an image of the entire screen such as a normal fluctuation, a reach state, and a jackpot notification state. .

The interface 81 is connected to the main board 24
Receives the command (command) transmitted from. These commands are transmitted to the work R by the CPU 83.
It is stored in a command buffer area 84a provided in the AM 84.

The CPU 83 operates according to a control program stored in the program ROM 82. Specifically, the command is monitored, a task corresponding to the command is generated, and the task is stored in the work RAM 84. By executing the task, screen configuration information such as a normal fluctuation, a reach state, and a big hit state is generated in the work RAM 84, and the screen configuration information is written to the video RAM 85.
The screen configuration information is generated for each vertical operation signal (VSYNC) of the display unit (liquid crystal monitor) 13a.

The work RAM 84 has a command buffer area 8 for storing commands from the main board 24.
4a, a task buffer area 84b in which generated tasks are stored, a symbol image instruction at the time of normal fluctuation or a reach state, an arrangement position thereof, a display priority order, and the like are collectively written to the video RAM 85. A sprite chain area 84c in which information is stored is set.

The VDP 87 is an image data processor having a so-called sprite circuit, screen circuit, pallet circuit, etc., for performing image processing. That is, based on the image configuration information stored in the video RAM 85, the image data stored in the image data ROM 86 is called to generate an image to be displayed on the screen. The generated image is output to the display unit 13a. The image data ROM 86 stores various images such as a so-called background image, images of the symbols 17A to 17L, and character images.

Further, in this embodiment, not only the main board 24 but also the lamp control board 120 is used for controlling the lighting and blinking of various lamps (for production).
(Constituting the slave audiovisual control unit and the light emission control unit). At the same time, the control of the sound emitted from the speaker
4 is controlled mainly by the audio control board 130 (constituting the secondary audiovisual control unit and the audio control unit).

Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. When the control device (main board 24) detects that the game ball 5 has won the operating port 3 based on the detection signal from the operating port switch 21, the corresponding holding lamp 18a to
18d (for example, if the two holding lamps of the two holding lamps 18a and 18b had been turned on, 3d
The second hold lamp 18c) is turned on, and the value of the hold counter is incremented by "1". However, this is excluded when all the holding lamps 18a to 18d are turned on.

The control device (main board) 24 stores the values of counters such as an internal random number counter, a jackpot symbol counter, a missed reach symbol counter, and a missed symbol counter in each random number area. Then, at a predetermined timing (immediately if the symbol fluctuation has not been performed before, or if the symbol fluctuation or the big hit control has been performed until then, a predetermined time after the fluctuation or the like ends). After a lapse of time (a few seconds), the corresponding holding lamps 18a to 18d
Is turned off, the value of the hold counter is decremented, and a symbol change is executed based on the data stored in each area or the like.

At this time, the main board 24 sends a command as a command at the time of the change to the display control board 110, the lamp control board 120, and the voice control board 130 of the display device 13.
Output (transmit) to etc. Now, this command includes
(1) Time information indicating that symbols 17A to 17L are fixedly displayed after a predetermined time from the start of fluctuation, pattern information including a fluctuation pattern represented by each reach pattern, and
(2) Symbol information indicating what symbol 17A to 17L is to be confirmed and displayed is included. Here, the symbol information includes a big hit symbol, a missed reach symbol, a missed symbol, and these are determined based on the above-described internal random number counter, a big hit symbol counter, a missed reach symbol counter, a missed symbol counter, and the like. It is.

In the present embodiment, the command is 2
It has a byte structure, and is sequentially and sequentially transmitted to the display control board 110 and the like. The first byte at the top of the command having a 2-byte configuration is composed of keyword information indicating what information is to be transmitted. The latter one byte is composed of content information such as a pattern code corresponding to specific instruction content.

For example, in the present embodiment, the command transmitted first is pattern information. In this case, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that pattern information (indicating time information and a variation pattern) is to be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is “00”, “0”.
1 ”and the like. Here, pattern code information such as “00” and “01” is
The variation time of the symbol is, for example, "10 seconds", or
Time information indicating a content such as "30 seconds";
Information indicating a variation pattern such as what variation pattern (or any of the variation pattern groups) is executed.

What is subsequently transmitted is the symbol information. That is, in the case where the symbols of the three symbol rows 14 to 16 are determined in the order of left → right → middle as in the present embodiment, first, the symbol information as the command transmitted second after the pattern information The first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the left symbol row 14 is to be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is composed of pattern code information indicating the symbol to be confirmed and displayed. Also, as the symbol information that is the third command transmitted,
The first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the right symbol row 16 is to be transmitted from now on, and the second byte is composed of pattern code information indicating the symbol to be fixedly displayed. At the same time, as the symbol information which is the fourth command to be transmitted, the first byte is composed of keyword information indicating that the symbol information of the middle symbol row 15 is to be transmitted, and the second byte is the symbol to be confirmed and displayed. Is constituted by the pattern code information which suggests. In this way, three pieces of display information relating to the fixed symbol are transmitted one after another. That is, for one symbol change, 2
By transmitting the data having the byte configuration one byte at a time, a total of 8 (1 × 2 + 3 × 2) data transmissions are performed.

In the above embodiment, the symbol information corresponding to each of the left, right, and middle symbol rows 14 to 16 is transmitted. For example, it is necessary to confirm and display nine symbols. In this case, the present invention can be applied even when the number of symbols is appropriately changed, for example, data transmission is performed 1 × 2 + 9 × 2 = 20 times.

In the present embodiment, a command (a group of commands) is output not only to the display control board 110 but also to the lamp control board 120 and the voice control board 130 almost in synchronization. (They don't have to be exactly the same in the strict sense). Of course, the command output at this time corresponds to the command output to the display control board 110.

On the other hand, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110, which has received a group of commands (a group of data sent at the time of one symbol change), starts symbol variation based on the command and stops variation. Until,
Various effects based on the fluctuation pattern are performed. Examples of the effects include, for example, design fluctuation effects and reach effects.

That is, based on the pattern information among the above commands, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110 selects and determines a predetermined pattern from the above-described variable patterns with reference to the table, and Is performed for the number of seconds of separately set time data from the start of the change to the confirmation display.

Similarly, each of the CPUs of the lamp control board 120 and the voice control board 130 which have received a group of commands.
Starts a flashing effect, a sound effect, and the like based on the command, and performs various effects based on various effect data until it stops. That is, based on the pattern information, the CP of the display control
The U83, the CPU of the lamp control board 120, and the CPU of the sound control board 130 respectively select and determine a predetermined pattern from among the patterns with reference to a table or the like stored in a ROM (storage unit). An effect based on the determined pattern is executed for the number of seconds of separately set time data from the start of the change to the stop of the determination.

For example, assume that “command X1” is output from the main board 24 to the display control board 110 as a group of commands. Here, the command X1 is performed after the symbol fluctuates normally, and then, among the above-described reach patterns, “purchase reach” at the time of out-of-reach (although the effect of the in-reach reach is performed, as a result, the definite stop at the out-of-reach pattern) Information that should be performed). In this case, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110 receiving the command X1 and the command X1
(For convenience, the command is also a command X
1) of the lamp control board 120 and the CPU of the voice control board 130 which respectively receive
Execute various effect controls.

Similarly, it is assumed that "command X2" is output to display control board 110 as a group of commands. Here, the command X2 is an effect such that after the normal fluctuation of the symbol, the "reach of purchase" (the effect of the purchase reach is performed at the time of the jackpot, of the reach pattern described above, and the final stop is performed at the jackpot symbol as a result. ) Should be included. In this case, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110 that has received the command X2 and the CPU of the lamp control board 120 that have received the command corresponding to the command X2 (the command is also referred to as the command X2 for convenience).
The CPU of the audio control board 130 executes various effect controls.

Further, the command Y1 or the command Y1
Assume that "2" is output. Here, the command Y1 performs the normal fluctuation of the symbol, and then performs “normal reach” (normal reach effect) at the time of the out-of-reach among the above-mentioned reach patterns. Command Y2, the command Y2 performs the normal fluctuation of the symbol, and then performs the “normal reach” (normal reach effect) at the time of the jackpot, and as a result, the command is stopped at the jackpot symbol Information to perform the effect). In this case, the CPU 83 of the display control board 110 that has received the command Y1 or Y2 and the CPU of the lamp control board 120 that has received a command corresponding to the command X2 (for convenience, the command is also referred to as a command Y1 or Y2). The CPU of the audio control board 130 executes various effect controls.

FIG. 7 shows the C of the lamp control board 120.
It is a flowchart which shows the "lamp notice control routine" which shows the processing content mainly performed when the command X1 or X2 or the command Y1 or Y2 received by PU is received. When processing moves to this routine,
First, in step S101, the CPU of the lamp control board 120 determines whether or not the power has just been turned on. If a negative determination is made, step S1
Shift to 03. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made, the count value C of the table counter is cleared to “0” in step S102, and the process proceeds to step S103. The count value C of the table counter is automatically updated (incremented by “1”) every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”). Take a value. When the count value C reaches “99”, it is set to “0” at the next timing.

After shifting from step S101 or S102, in step S103, the command X1 or X
2 is determined. If an affirmative determination is made, that is, if the command X1 or X2 is received, in step S104, the current count value C of the table counter is determined as the count value C (determined value) to be adopted. In the subsequent step S105, a blinking time corresponding to the count value C determined this time is acquired by referring to the table A1 or A2 shown in FIG.

More specifically, C of the lamp control board 120
When the PU receives the command X1, the PU returns to the table A1.
When the command X2 is received, the table A
Take into account 2. When the table A1 is taken into consideration, the probability of acquiring “0 seconds (no blinking)” as the blinking time is “10%”, the probability of acquiring “3 seconds” or “6 seconds” is “ The probability of acquiring "30%", "9 seconds" or "13 seconds" is "15%", respectively. On the other hand, when the table A2 is taken into consideration, the probability of acquiring “0 seconds (no blinking)” as the blinking time is “1%”, “3%”.
The probability of acquiring “second” is “4%”, the probability of acquiring “6 seconds” is “15%”, the probability of acquiring “9 seconds” or “13 seconds” is “40%”, respectively. .

Then, in the next step S106,
The blinking control based on the blinking time acquired this time is executed, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. However, such blinking control is performed as a notice of the reach effect, and after the start of the fluctuation of the symbols 17A to 17L in the symbol rows 14 to 16,
This is executed during a so-called symbol change in a stage prior to the symbol stop of the first stop symbol column (left symbol column 14). Therefore, the player who has visually recognized the blinking of the lamp,
It is highly expected that a reach state will occur, and eventually a jackpot state will occur. In particular, from the configuration of the tables A1 and A2, the longer the blinking time, the higher the degree of expectation for the player. .

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S103, it is determined in step S107 whether the command Y1 or Y2 has been received. If a negative determination is made, another control is executed in step S110, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when the determination is affirmative, that is, when the command Y1
Alternatively, when Y2 is received, the process proceeds to step S108, and the current count value C of the table counter is determined as the count value C (determined value) to be adopted. In the subsequent step S109, the table B1 shown in FIG.
Alternatively, the blinking time corresponding to the count value C determined this time is acquired by referring to B2.

More specifically, C of the lamp control board 120
When the PU receives the command Y1, the PU enters the table B1.
And when the command Y2 is received, the table B
Take into account 2. When the table B1 is taken into consideration, the probability of acquiring “0 seconds (no blinking)” as the blinking time is “80%”, and the probability of acquiring “1 second” is “15”.
The probability of acquiring “%” and “3 seconds” is “5%”. On the other hand, when the table B2 is taken into consideration, the probability of acquiring “0 seconds (no blinking)” as the blinking time is “5”.
The probability of acquiring "0%" and "1 second" is "30%", "3
The probability of acquiring “second” is “10%”, and the probability of acquiring “6 seconds” is “10%”.

In the next step S106,
The blinking control based on the blinking time acquired this time is executed, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. However, this blinking control is also performed as a notice of the reach effect, and after the start of the fluctuation of the symbols 17A to 17L in the symbol rows 14 to 16,
This is executed during a so-called symbol change in a stage before the symbol stop of the first stop symbol column (left symbol column 14). Therefore, the player who visually recognizes the blinking of the lamp greatly expects that a reach state will occur and, consequently, a jackpot state will occur.
Due to the configuration of 1 and B2, the longer the blinking time, the higher the degree of expectation for the player. At this point, it is often not clear what kind of reach state occurs (in this example, it is difficult to determine whether the production based on the purchase reach in which the production based on the normal reach is performed). Will increase.

As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, when one command is output from the main board 24,
Not only the display control board 110 but also the lamp control board 120
Also in the above, by referring to the table, one of a plurality of blinking times (control modes) is selected, and blinking control for the blinking time is performed. For this reason, various variations can be given to the blinking time of the lamp, and the player is interested in such blinking time, and is pleased or disappointed by the blinking time. As a result, it is possible to enjoy an unprecedented degree of interest, and to achieve a dramatic improvement in interest.

That is, conventionally, when a command is issued from the main board side to execute a predetermined reach display on the control board for the variable display device, if a command is output from the main board side, the other control board side, such as a lamp control board, is attached. , And the control of the lamp effect and the like executed in each of the steps was the same every time. In other words, the lamp effect mode when the predetermined one reach display is performed on the variable display device is the same every time. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even when the same reach is performed, the lamp blinking mode differs depending on the occasion. In this sense, the interest can be dramatically improved.

In the above example, the blinking time has a variation. However, instead of or in addition to the time, the lamp effect content such as blinking may have a variation. For example, by appropriately combining blinking, lighting, and turning off, a first lamp pattern is employed when the count value C is within a predetermined range, and a second lamp pattern is employed when the count value C is within another range. Control such as blinking of a lamp may be executed.

In the above example, regarding the determination of the count value C, the count value C is determined every time a predetermined command is received with respect to the count value that is incremented at a high speed every predetermined time. Alternatively, the count value may be updated by a predetermined value (for example, “1” or “7”) at a time when it is necessary to receive a predetermined command.

Further, in the above embodiment, the control of the lamp has been embodied. However, the sound can be embodied in the same manner. Note that the voice can be given a variation in the time at which the voice is emitted and the content of the voice, and can be implemented, for example, as in the second embodiment described below.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of a pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIGS. However, in the present embodiment, the description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and the following description will focus mainly on the differences.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the C of the voice control board 130.
It is a flowchart which shows the "speech control routine" which shows the processing content mainly performed when the command Z1 or Z2 received by PU is received. In this example, after the command Z1 performs the normal fluctuation of the symbol, the “reach reach” at the time of the off-reach among the reach patterns described above (although the effect of the on-reach reach is performed, the out-reach reach symbol is eventually obtained). And the effect of performing a definite stop) should be included. In addition, the command Z2 performs “normal delivery reach” at the time of the big hit in the above-mentioned reach patterns after performing the normal fluctuation of the symbol (an effect such as performing the direct reach reach and consequently stopping at the big hit symbol). Is included.

When the processing shifts to this routine, the CPU of the voice control board 130 performs the same processing in steps S201 and 202 as in steps S101 and S102. After step S201 or step S202, in step S203, it is determined whether the command Z1 has been received. If an affirmative determination is made, that is, if the command Z1 is received, in step S204, the current count value C of the table counter is determined as the count value C (determined value) to be adopted. In step S205, a voice pattern corresponding to the count value C determined this time is acquired by referring to the table D1 shown in FIG.

More specifically, when the table D1 is taken into consideration, the probability of obtaining “pattern 1” as a voice pattern is “40%”, the probability of obtaining “pattern 2” is “30%”, The probability of acquiring “3” is “20”
% "And" pattern 4 "are obtained at a probability of" 10% ".

Here, when the pattern 1 is acquired, the voice of "reach" is uttered as the voice content of the male voice. When the pattern 2 is acquired, the voice of "reach is" is emitted as the voice content of the male voice. Further, when the pattern 3 is acquired, a voice of "reach" is uttered by a female voice with a melody as a voice content. At the same time, when the pattern 4 is acquired, the voice of "reach is reached" is emitted by a female voice with a melody as the voice content.

Then, in the next step S206,
Execute voice control based on the voice pattern obtained this time,
Thereafter, the processing is temporarily terminated. However, such voice control is performed to notify the occurrence of the reach, and after the start of the fluctuation of the symbols 17A to 17L in the symbol columns 14 to 16, the first and second stop symbol columns (the left symbol column 14,
This is executed simultaneously with the stop of the symbol in the right symbol row 16). Therefore, the player who knows the occurrence of the reach state by the stop of the symbols and the voice on the display unit 13a expects that the super-reach effect will be performed, and that the big hit state will occur, and in particular, the voice pattern Depending on the difference in the contents, you will enjoy the fun.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S203, it is determined in step S207 whether the command Z2 has been received. If a negative determination is made, another control is executed in step S210, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, when the determination is affirmative, that is, when the command Z2 is received, the process proceeds to step S208, and the current count value C of the table counter is determined as the count value C (determined value) to be adopted. . Further, the following step S2
In step 09, an audio pattern corresponding to the count value C determined this time is acquired by referring to the table D2 shown in FIG.

More specifically, when the table D2 is taken into consideration, the probability of obtaining “pattern 1” as a voice pattern is “5%”, the probability of obtaining “pattern 2” is “5%”, The probability of acquiring “3” is “10”
% ”And“ Pattern 4 ”have a probability of“ 79% ”
The probability of acquiring “pattern 5” is “1%”.

Here, when the patterns 1 to 4 are obtained, the contents of the voice are the same as the above, but when the pattern 5 is obtained, the voice content is “reach” with the beautiful harmony of the man and the woman. , Reach, reach. "

Then, in the next step S206,
Execute voice control based on the voice pattern obtained this time,
Thereafter, the processing is temporarily terminated. In particular, the above table D
Due to the configuration of 1 and D2, the voice patterns 4 and 5 have higher expectations for the player. In particular, in the case of the pattern 5, a big hit state always occurs, and this voice effect is heard. The pleasure of the player will reach the climax.

As described above, the same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment can be obtained even when the sound is embodied in the same manner.

It is to be noted that the voice control mode and the lamp control mode may be combined. In this case, the control modes may be determined independently of each other, or may be determined in correspondence with each other.

In each of the above examples, the display control board 110
Although the control mode such as the blinking time and the voice pattern is determined independently of the display control executed by the control, the control mode may be determined corresponding to the display control.

For example, when a predetermined command is sent to the display control board 1
It is assumed that the data is output to 10. Further, it is assumed that a command corresponding to this is also output to the lamp control board 120 and the voice control board 130. At this time, each control board 110, 1
The CPUs 20 and 130 respectively determine the display pattern, the blinking pattern, and the sound pattern by referring to a table in which the display pattern for the count value C is determined in advance. Here, each control board 110, 120, 1
It is conceivable to adopt a configuration in which each pattern is set corresponding to each other between 30. More specifically, when the count value C is a predetermined value, it is conceivable that the determined display pattern, lamp blinking pattern, and sound pattern each relate to “purchase reach”.

With this configuration, for example, when the CPU 83 of the display control board 110 executes a predetermined reach mode from the reach patterns stored in the table based on the count value C, another control board 120 , 13
The reach mode (lamp blink control, voice control) corresponding to the count value C having the same value is also executed for 0, but the control mode is the C mode of the display control board 110.
This corresponds to the control mode executed by the PU 83. For this reason, different lamp effects and sound effects are performed for each of the reach patterns effected and displayed on the display unit 13a, and a variation in the control mode can be provided. At the same time, each control board 110, 12
It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a trouble due to a lack of correspondence in the control mode between 0 and 130. As a result, a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

In particular, each of the control boards 110, 120, 130
In the case where the control modes executed by the control boards 110 correspond to each other in synchronization with each other and end in synchronization with each other, the timing and the end of the execution of the control mode between the control boards 110, 120, and 130 are controlled. Discomfort due to timing variations can be eliminated.

With this configuration, even if the display control described in each of the above embodiments does not correspond strictly, the lamp control and the voice control during the fluctuation without a sense of incongruity can be performed strictly. The present control can be performed even when a sense of incongruity occurs without taking measures. However, in this case, it is desirable that the lamp control and the sound control correspond to the display control (substantially synchronized).

[0135] Regarding the control mode, the same control as described above may be performed for the effects other than the reach announcement, the reach notification, and the reach effect. For example, effects other than those described above include slip fluctuation, re-fluctuation, super reach notice, jackpot notice, and the like. Here, the “notification” may be any indication as long as it is possible to suggest that the predetermined game state is likely to be generated by the effect, or that the effect will affect the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state by the effect. Therefore, there is no problem even if the predetermined game state does not occur.

Further, in the above embodiment, the control mode determined depending on whether or not the big hit state occurs is biased. However, the control mode is determined and executed irrespective of the fixed symbol or the big hit occurrence. It may be that.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(A) In each of the above embodiments, the control mode is selected and determined by referring to the table. For example, when the first command X1 is received, the blinking time of the lamp is set to three. The control modes may be simply arranged in order, such as seconds, and the blinking time may be 9 seconds when the second command X is received, and the control modes may be executed according to the order.

(B) As another sub audiovisual control unit, a payout control board can be mentioned. For example, it is assumed that the game ball B wins a predetermined winning opening (for example, the operating opening 3), and a command to pay out a prize ball is output from the main board 24 to the payout control board based on this. The CPU on the payout control board side that has received the data refers to a predetermined table stored in the ROM, and various payout numbers (for example, “5”,
"10", "15", etc.)
It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the same number of premium balls are paid out. In this case, “the slave audiovisual control unit
Includes a payout control unit for paying out game media. "

(C) In the above embodiment, the concept of the probability change mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased as compared with the normal case, and the blade 6 of the operating port 3 is opened. (2) shortening the time period for changing the number in the 7-segment display section 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blade 6 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), (4) ) Display 13a of special symbol display device 13
Shortening the fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 17L,
(5) While the expected big hit value is higher than that in the normal mode, all of (1) to (5) are executed.

On the other hand, only (5) or (5)
Satisfying at least one of (1) to (4) including the above may be regarded as the probability change mode. That is,
Any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (2) and (3), (2) and ( 4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and (4), (2) The combination of (3), (4)) and (5) may be considered as the probability change mode.

(D) In addition to the probable change mode, which is continued until the next big hit, one that continues until the next big hit or a predetermined number of symbols 17A-1
It is also possible to adopt one that is continued until the fluctuation stop of 7L is performed.

(E) Further, in addition to or instead of the probable change mode, the time reduction mode ((1) to (1) of (b) above)
The present invention is also applicable to gaming machines that can adopt the mode (arbitrary combination of (4)). For example, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine in which a normal mode is given when a big hit occurs in an even symbol and a time reduction mode is given when a big hit occurs in an odd symbol. Further, the present invention may be embodied in a type of pachinko machine in which the game mode is not switched.

(F) As the display device 13, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube, or the like may be used in addition to the above-described liquid crystal display.

(G) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state on condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after a big hit symbol is displayed. Further, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine without the display device 19 (for example, a type equipped with a variable prize device such as a large feather or a role such as a clune, or a type equipped with a so-called many tulips). In this case, for example, a variable winning device or the like corresponds to the main audiovisual device, and a control board that controls the variable winning device corresponds to the main audiovisual control unit. In addition to the pachinko machines, the present invention can also be implemented as various game machines such as arepaches, sparrow balls, slot machines, and the like. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is fluctuated by operating an operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and a symbol valid line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and determined by operating a stop button. Things. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium.

Further, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable display means for variably displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols and then confirming and displaying the symbols is provided. Not equipped with a handle. In this case, after throwing in a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, a symbol change is started due to operation of an operation lever, for example, due to operation of a stop button or predetermined time. With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is a so-called jackpot symbol, and the player is provided with a lower tray A lot of game balls are paid out.

[0147]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In a gaming machine including a main control unit and a plurality of other control units that perform secondary control based on a command from the main control unit,
An excellent effect is provided in that the effect contents can be further enriched, and thereby a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a display state of a display unit.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating types of symbols that can be displayed on a display unit.

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a fluctuation state of a symbol array on a display unit, and FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a jackpot notification screen on the display unit.

5A is a diagram illustrating a normal reach state on the display unit, FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a grip reach state, FIG. 5C is a diagram illustrating a purchase reach state, and FIG.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a main board, a display control board of the variable display device, and the like.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a “lamp notice control routine” executed by the CPU of the lamp control board.

FIGS. 8A and 8B are tables showing a relationship between various blinking times and count values stored in a lamp control board corresponding to a predetermined command.

FIGS. 9A and 9B are tables showing the relationship between various blinking times and count values stored in a lamp control board corresponding to a predetermined command.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a “voice control routine” executed by a CPU of a voice control board in the second embodiment.

FIGS. 11A and 11B are tables showing a relationship between various voice patterns and count values stored in a voice control board corresponding to a predetermined command.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Big winning opening, 5 ... Gaming ball, 13 ... Display device, 13a ... Display part, 1
4 left symbol row, 15 middle symbol row, 16 right symbol row, 17
A to 17L: symbols as identification information, 24: control device (main board), 83: CPU (of display control board), 110
... display control board, 120 ... lamp control board, 130 ... voice control board.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A main audiovisual device that has a main effect on a game, a sub audiovisual device that is dependent on the main audiovisual device, a main control unit that performs main control, and a command from the main control unit. A main audiovisual control unit that controls the main audiovisual device, and a sub-audiovisual control unit that controls the auxiliary audiovisual device based on a command from the main control unit, A gaming machine, wherein at least one of the secondary audiovisual control units can execute a control mode corresponding to a predetermined command from the main control unit by selecting from a plurality of control modes.