JP2003199886A - Pachinko game machine, light source control method therefor, server and memory medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko machine which allows players themselves to keenly feel putting the varying of figures to a stop even when retained balls exist. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a decoration lamp 36 radiating light, a display device 24 performing variable displays of a plurality of identifying information images or stopping to display. At least one or more of the plurality of identifying information images are normally displayed variably on the display device 24 and led by pachinko balls shot by players which enter starting slots 44 to cause a shift to the winning states, the identifying information variably displayed normally is stopped and displayed. In the pachinko game machine 10, before or after the shift to the winning states, different performances are carried out with the decoration lamp 36. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine,
The present invention relates to a light source control method for a pachinko gaming machine, a server, and a storage medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, slot machines, which allow a player to obtain an advantageous game result by his or her own game power, have become very popular. In this slot machine, a player stops three rotating drums that rotate after inserting a medal and operating a lever by pressing each push button, and shifts to a jackpot game depending on the combination of symbols when stopped. , The timing of stopping the rotating drum depends on the operation of the player, and in order to stop the rotating drum with a predetermined pattern, aiming so-called eye-catching or changing the order of pressing push buttons Players play games using various game techniques. It seems that one of the factors that makes slot machines popular is to make full use of such player's playing techniques.

On the other hand, in a pachinko game, by executing a game such as a variable display game on a display device such as a liquid crystal display panel, the interest of the player playing the pachinko game is maintained and the player is bored. Attempts have been made. The variable display game here is a game imitating a game played in a slot machine, and in a pachinko gaming machine, each of a plurality of symbols starts to change when a pachinko ball enters the starting opening, When the combination of these symbols that is automatically stopped becomes a predetermined combination (for example, "7"-"7"-"7"), the pachinko game is to be transferred to the jackpot game.

[0004]

However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the changing symbol is designed to automatically stop regardless of the player's operation, so that the player can set the starting opening. It was only possible to demonstrate the game power by entering as many pachinko balls as possible. Therefore, it is required that the player actively participate in the stop of the variable symbol, that is, that the pachinko gaming machine has the technical intervention of the player.

Further, in the pachinko game, only after the pachinko ball is put into the starting opening, the symbols are automatically stopped, and when the off game is continuously performed, the game is played. There is no means for the player to change the game situation by his / her own power, and it may even feel pain.

On the other hand, in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2001-239023, symbols are variably displayed in advance (such a variation mode is referred to as "constant variation"), and a pachinko ball passes through a predetermined gate by a player's operation. A pachinko game machine that stops the fluctuation of the symbol is suggested. This pachinko machine is intended to reduce the fluctuation stop time of the symbol, but as a pachinko game machine in which the player can be actively involved in stopping the fluctuation symbol, the fluctuation stop time of the symbol is shortened. Although it is intended to do, it is also possible for the player to recognize it as a pachinko gaming machine that can be actively involved in stopping the variable symbol.

However, in such a pachinko gaming machine, when there is a so-called holding ball (when it is stocked that the pachinko ball has entered the starting opening)
In, because a plurality of variable symbols stop continuously,
It is very difficult to tell whether or not the symbol has changed from the beginning, and it becomes difficult to obtain the feeling that the player himself has stopped changing the symbol.

There is also a pachinko game machine in which various screen effects are developed on the above-mentioned display device. Examples of these effects include, for example, an effect in which the effect contents are replaced in order to increase the expectation of shifting to an advantageous state for the player based on the effect of a normal screen, or a combination of different types of symbols is temporarily stopped, There are productions where the design starts to change again. Also, not only the image in which the pattern is displayed, but also the effect is displayed using a decorative lamp. For example, when the game ball enters the starting opening, the decorative lamp blinks to cause a game An effect is given to inform the player that the player has entered the ball.

However, since the above-mentioned decoration lamp is produced when the ball enters the starting opening, the same applies to both ordinary pachinko gaming machines and pachinko gaming machines in which the design fluctuates from the beginning. The production is performed as follows,
The above problems cannot be solved.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and enables the player to actively participate in the stop of the variable symbol, and the player himself / herself even if the reserved ball exists. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine in which it is possible to obtain a feeling that the fluctuations of the above have been stopped.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention is characterized in that different effects are performed by the light source before and after shifting to the winning state. .

More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

(1) A light source for irradiating light, and a display section for displaying a plurality of identification information images in a variable display or a stationary display, wherein at least one or more of the plurality of identification information images are displayed on the display section. The identification information image of is constantly changed and displayed, and when the pachinko ball emitted by the player has passed or entered a predetermined position and entered the winning state, the identification information image that is constantly displayed is stopped and displayed. A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that different effects by the light source are performed before and after shifting to the winning state.

According to the above-mentioned invention (1), since "a different effect is performed by the light source before and after the shift to the winning state", the identification information image variably displayed in front of the player's eyes. However, is it changing in the winning state,
It becomes possible to distinguish whether it is changing without shifting to the winning state, and there is a possibility that the player can clearly understand the gaming state. In addition, when the player succeeds in passing or entering the pachinko ball to a predetermined position and when the effect of the light source is changed, it becomes easier for the player to feel that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by his / her own hand. The possibility arises.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, since the performance is performed by using the light source, a highly appealing performance is performed even for a player who is absorbed in the game and has a narrow field of view. Not only is there a possibility of being able to play, but there is also the possibility of playing a game without the player feeling bored.

(2) A light source for irradiating light, and a display section for displaying a plurality of identification information images in a variable display or a stationary display, wherein at least one or more of the plurality of identification information images are displayed on the display section. The identification information image of is constantly changed and displayed, and when the pachinko ball emitted by the player has passed or entered a predetermined position and entered the winning state, the identification information image that is constantly displayed is stopped and displayed. In a pachinko game machine, the winning variation period from the transition to the winning state until the identification information image that is constantly displayed in a variable state is stopped and displayed, and the identification information image without transitioning to the winning state. The pachinko game machine is characterized in that different effects are performed by the light source in the normal constant fluctuation period in which the constant fluctuation is performed.

According to the above-mentioned invention (2), "the winning variation period from the shift to the winning state until the constantly variable identification information image is stopped and displayed, and the shifting to the winning state. In the normal constant fluctuation period in which the identification information image constantly fluctuates without doing so, different effects are performed by the light source. ”Therefore, the identification information image variably displayed in front of the player is the winning fluctuation period. It becomes possible to distinguish whether it is in the middle or normally in the variable period, and there is a possibility that the player himself can clearly understand the game state. In addition, when the player succeeds in passing or entering the pachinko ball to a predetermined position, and when it is possible to shift from the normally variable period to the winning variable period, the player can change the symbol with his own hand. There is a possibility that it may be easier to get the feeling of stopping.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, since the performance is performed by using the light source, a highly appealing performance is achieved even for a player who is absorbed in the game and has a narrow field of view. Not only is there a possibility of being able to play, but there is also the possibility of playing a game without the player feeling bored.

(3) A light source for irradiating light, and a display section for displaying a plurality of identification information images in a variable display or a stationary display, wherein at least one or more of the plurality of identification information images are displayed on the display section. The identification information image of is constantly changed and displayed, and when the pachinko ball emitted by the player has passed or entered a predetermined position and entered the winning state, the identification information image that is constantly displayed is stopped and displayed. A light source control method for a pachinko gaming machine, wherein different effects are performed by the light source before and after the shift to the winning state.

According to the invention of (3) described above, "a different effect is performed by the light source before and after the shift to the winning state", so that a different light source is performed before and after the shift to the winning state. Because it controls
The identification information image that is variably displayed in front of the player,
It becomes possible to distinguish whether it is changing in the winning state or changing without shifting to the winning state,
There is a possibility that the player can clearly understand the game state.
In addition, when the player succeeds in passing or entering the pachinko ball to a predetermined position and when the effect of the light source changes, it becomes easier for the player to feel that the variation of the symbol is stopped by his / her own hand. The possibility arises.

Furthermore, by using the light source control control method of the present invention to perform an effect, it is possible to provide an effect that is highly appealing to a player who is absorbed in the game and has a narrow field of view. Not only is there a possibility that the player can play the game without feeling bored.

Further, it is provided with a light source for irradiating light, and a display section on which a plurality of identification information images are variably displayed or stopped, and at least one or more of the plurality of identification information images are displayed on the display section. The identification information image is constantly displayed in a variably manner, and when the pachinko ball emitted by the player has passed or entered a predetermined position and entered the winning state, the identification information image that is constantly displayed in a variably state is stopped and displayed. A method of controlling a light source for a pachinko gaming machine, wherein the winning variation period from the transition to the winning state until the identification information image which is constantly displayed in a variable state is stopped and displayed, and without shifting to the winning state. The light source control method may be configured such that different effects are performed by the light source in the normal constant fluctuation period in which the identification information image constantly changes.

According to the light source control method of the present invention, the light source is controlled so as to perform different effects in the winning variation period and the normal constant variation period, so that the variation displayed in front of the player's eyes is identified. Whether the information image is in the winning fluctuation period,
Normally, it becomes possible to distinguish whether or not it is in the variable period, and there is a possibility that the player himself can clearly understand the game state. In addition, when the player succeeds in passing or entering the pachinko ball to a predetermined position, and when it is possible to shift from the normally variable period to the winning variable period, the player can change the symbol with his own hand. There is a possibility that it may be easier to get the feeling of stopping.

Furthermore, by using the light source control control method of the present invention to perform an effect, it is possible to provide an effect that is highly appealing to a player who is absorbed in the game and has a narrow field of view. Not only is there a possibility that the player can play the game without feeling bored.

(4) A light source for irradiating light, and a display section for displaying a plurality of identification information images in a variable display or a stationary display, wherein at least one or more of the plurality of identification information images are displayed on the display section. The identification information image of is constantly changed and displayed, and when the pachinko ball emitted by the player has passed or entered a predetermined position and entered the winning state, the identification information image that is constantly displayed is stopped and displayed. A server for performing light source control of a pachinko gaming machine, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is allowed to perform different effects by the light source before and after shifting to the winning state.

According to the invention of (4) described above, "a different effect by the light source can be given to the pachinko gaming machine before and after shifting to the winning state", so that it is variably displayed in front of the player's eyes. It becomes possible to distinguish whether the identification information image is changing in the winning state or changing without shifting to the winning state, so that the player can clearly understand the playing state Sexuality occurs. Also,
When a player succeeds in passing or entering a pachinko ball to a predetermined position and the effect of the light source changes, it is easy for the player to feel that he stopped the fluctuation of the design with his own hands. Occurs.

Furthermore, by controlling the light source of the pachinko gaming machine using the server of the present invention to perform the effect,
Possibility not only of being able to provide highly appealing performance to a player who is absorbed in the game and having a narrow field of view, but also of being able to play the game without feeling bored Occurs.

Furthermore, by using the server of the present invention, there is a possibility that there is a merit that the management efficiency of the pachinko gaming machine is improved.

Further, a light source for irradiating light and a display section on which a plurality of identification information images are variably displayed or stopped are provided, and at least one of the plurality of identification information images is displayed on the display section. The identification information image is constantly displayed in a variably manner, and when the pachinko ball emitted by the player has passed or entered a predetermined position and entered the winning state, the identification information image that is constantly displayed in a variably state is stopped and displayed. A server for performing light source control of a pachinko gaming machine, wherein the winning variation period from the transition to the winning state until the constantly displayed identification information image is stopped and displayed, and the transition to the winning state. Instead of the normal constant fluctuation period in which the identification information image constantly changes, the server may be configured to cause the pachinko gaming machine to perform different effects by the light source.

According to the server of the present invention, in the pachinko game, the light source is controlled so as to perform different effects in the winning variation period and the normal constant variation period, so that the variation display is displayed in front of the player's eyes. Whether the identification information image is in the prize variation period, or usually in the variation period,
Thus, there is a possibility that the player himself can clearly understand the game state. Also, in a pachinko gaming machine, when a player succeeds in passing or entering a pachinko ball at a predetermined position and can normally shift from the always variable period to the winning variable period, the player is in his own hand. There is a possibility that it may be easier to get the feeling that the fluctuation of the symbol has been stopped.

Furthermore, by using the server of the present invention to perform an effect with a light source on a pachinko gaming machine, a highly appealing effect can be provided even to a player who is absorbed in the game and has a narrow field of view. Not only is there a possibility that the player can play, but there is a possibility that the player can play the game without feeling bored.

Furthermore, by using the server of the present invention, there is a possibility that the management efficiency of the pachinko gaming machine is improved.

(5) A light source for irradiating light, and a display section for displaying a plurality of identification information images in a variable display or a stationary display, wherein at least one of the plurality of identification information images is displayed on the display section. The identification information image of is constantly changed and displayed, and when the pachinko ball emitted by the player has passed or entered a predetermined position and entered the winning state, the identification information image that is constantly displayed is stopped and displayed. A light source control method for a pachinko gaming machine, wherein the light source control method for a pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that different effects by the light source are performed on the pachinko gaming machine before and after shifting to the winning state. Storage medium that stores various programs.

According to the invention of (5), "a light source control method for a pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that different effects by the light source are performed on the pachinko gaming machine before and after shifting to the winning state. Because the executable program is stored, '' in the pachinko gaming machine, the identification information image that is displayed in front of the player's eyes does not change to the winning state, whether it is changing in the winning state. It becomes possible to distinguish whether the game state is fluctuating, and there is a possibility that the player can clearly understand the game state. Also, in the pachinko gaming machine, the player succeeded in passing or entering the pachinko ball to a predetermined position, and when the production by the light source changed, the player stopped the fluctuation of the symbol with his own hand. There is a possibility that it will be easier to get a real feeling.

Furthermore, by using the storage medium of the present invention to perform an effect with a light source on a pachinko game machine, an effect that is highly appealing to a player who is absorbed in the game and has a narrow field of view. Not only is there a possibility that the player can play the game, but also the possibility that the player can play the game without feeling bored.

Further, it is provided with a light source for irradiating light, and a display section on which a plurality of identification information images are variably displayed or stopped, and at least one or more of the plurality of identification information images are displayed on the display section. The identification information image is constantly displayed in a variably manner, and when the pachinko ball emitted by the player has passed or entered a predetermined position and entered the winning state, the identification information image that is constantly displayed in a variably state is stopped and displayed. A method of controlling a light source for a pachinko gaming machine, wherein the winning variation period from the transition to the winning state until the identification information image which is constantly displayed in a variable state is stopped and displayed, and without shifting to the winning state. A program capable of executing a light source control method, which causes the pachinko gaming machine to perform different effects by the light source in the normal constant fluctuation period in which the identification information image constantly changes. It may constitute the storage medium as stored.

According to the storage medium of the present invention, a program for controlling the light source is stored so that the pachinko gaming machine can perform different effects during the winning variation period and the normal constant variation period. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine, , Whether the identification information image variably displayed in front of the player's eyes is in the winning variation period, or is usually in the always varying period,
Thus, there is a possibility that the player himself can clearly understand the game state. Also, in a pachinko gaming machine, when a player succeeds in passing or entering a pachinko ball at a predetermined position and can normally shift from the always variable period to the winning variable period, the player is in his own hand. There is a possibility that it may be easier to get the feeling that the fluctuation of the symbol has been stopped.

Furthermore, by using the storage medium of the present invention to perform an effect with a light source on a pachinko gaming machine, it is highly appealing to a player who is absorbed in the game and has a narrow field of view. Not only is there a possibility that the player can play the game, but also the possibility that the player can play the game without feeling bored.

[Definition of Terms, etc.] “Identification information” according to the present invention refers to information that can be visually identified such as characters, symbols, patterns or patterns (designs). Further, the “identification information image” means an image showing this identification information image. This identification information image corresponds to a pattern image described later.

The term "display" means that the identification information image is in a state where it can be visually recognized by the player. Also,
The "display unit" is for displaying the identification information image as described above, and is not limited to, for example, a movable body such as a drum body or a reel body on which the identification information image is drawn, or the identification information image. Is a concept including a display device such as a liquid crystal display (hereinafter, referred to as an LCD panel) in which variable display and stop display are performed and a cathode ray tube.

Further, the "variable display" means that when the identification information changes sequentially, for example, a symbol "7" which is one piece of identification information.
When changing from the other identification information to the design "8",
When changing from the design "9" to another design "☆" and displaying it, one identification information is displayed and the identification information is moved and displayed in the display area where the identification information can be displayed. In this case, for example, it is a concept including both or one of the case where one symbol “7” moves while being displayed in the display area.

Further, when the display mode of the identification information is changed, for example, when one symbol "7" is deformed and displayed horizontally or vertically, or the symbol is enlarged or reduced. This is a concept including a case where it is displayed after being displayed.

On the other hand, "stop display" means a mode in which an identification information image showing certain identification information is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position.

Furthermore, the "always variably displayed" is a mode in which the identification information image is already variably displayed before the pachinko ball fired by the player passes or enters a predetermined position. In the conventional game, the identification information image that was stopped and displayed when the pachinko ball fired by the player passed or entered a predetermined position began to be variably displayed and was automatically stopped and displayed. In the game of the present invention in which "variable display is always performed", as described above, at least one of the identification information images is already variably displayed before the pachinko ball fired by the player passes or enters the predetermined position. Cage,
When the pachinko ball fired by the player has passed or entered a predetermined position, the identification information image that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed.

[0045]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[Structure of Pachinko Gaming Machine] FIG. 1 is a front view showing an outline of a gaming machine according to the present invention. In the embodiments described below, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine as a preferred embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 and
A game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, a window frame 16 of the main body frame 12 provided on the front surface of the game board 14, an upper plate 20 provided on the front surface of the main body frame 12 below the window frame 16, and Lower plate 22 and firing handle 26 provided on the right side of lower plate 22
And the speakers 46 (46a to 46d) provided at the four corners of the main body frame 12 as viewed from the front. As will be described later, the speaker 46 produces different sound effects in the "winning change period" and the "normal always changing period".

A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are struck on the front surface of the game board 14. In addition, the game board 14 is formed of a resin material, and a metal rod-shaped body is planted in the game board 14 of the resin material so as to project in the front direction of the game board 14 instead of nailing. Also, the pachinko gaming machine 10 (Pachicon machine) configured as described above may be used.
The present invention can also be applied to. In this specification, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a concept including a pachi-con machine.

Further, the firing handle 26 is rotatably provided with respect to the main body frame 12, and the player can advance the pachinko game by operating the firing handle 26. A firing motor 28 is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26.

Furthermore, a touch sensor 29 is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the player's hand touches the touch sensor 29, the touch sensor 29
A touch detection signal is issued from the player, and it is considered that the player grips the firing handle 26 due to this signal being issued. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated clockwise, electric power is supplied to the firing motor 28 in accordance with the rotation angle,
The pachinko balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired to the game board 14.

The launched pachinko ball moves to the upper part of the game board 14 by being guided by the guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14, and then the traveling direction of the pachinko ball is collided with the plurality of obstacle nails. While changing, it drops toward the bottom of the game board 14.

An enlarged front view of the game board 14 is shown in FIG. The same reference numerals are given to the components corresponding to those shown in FIG. In addition, FIG. 2 illustrates the omitted nails described above.

A display device 32 (corresponding to a "display unit in which a plurality of identification information images are variably displayed or stopped"), which is a display unit as described later, is provided substantially in the center of the front surface of the game board 14. There is. A display device 52 is provided at the center of the upper portion of the display device 32. The display device 52 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display, and the normal symbol, which is display information, is variably displayed so as to repeat fluctuation and stop.

Ball passage detectors 55a and 55b are provided on the left and right sides of the display device 32. When the ball passing detector 55a or 55b detects that the pachinko ball has passed near the ball passing detector 55a or 55b, the variable display of the normal symbol is started on the display device 52 described above, and after a predetermined time has passed, the normal symbol is displayed. Fluctuation display stops. This ordinary pattern is information consisting of numbers and symbols, for example "0"
It is a symbol such as a number from "1" to "9" and "☆".

This normal symbol is a predetermined symbol, for example, "7"
When it is stopped and displayed, the movable pieces 58a and 5 provided on both the left and right sides of the starting port 44, which will be described later, are displayed.
A current is supplied to a solenoid 57 (not shown) for driving 8b to drive the movable pieces 58a and 58b so that a pachinko ball can easily enter the starting opening 44, so that the starting opening 44 is opened. To do. After a predetermined time elapses after the starting port 44 is opened, the movable piece is driven to close the starting port 44 so that the pachinko ball is hard to enter.

There are 4 on the left and right sides of the above-mentioned display device 52.
Two holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The holding lamps 34a to 34d are, as will be described later, when the pachinko ball enters the starting opening 44 due to the pachinko ball entering the starting opening 44 by the operation of the player. It is turned on based on the number of the internal lottery data stored.

Further, a general winning opening 50 is provided above the display device 52. Also, at the bottom of the game board 14,
A winning hole 38 for pachinko balls is provided. A shutter 40 is provided near the winning opening 38 so as to be openable and closable. The shutter 40 is driven by a solenoid 48 so as to be opened when a variable display game to be described later is in a big hit state.

General winning openings 54a and 54b are provided on both left and right sides of the above-mentioned display device 32. Further, general winning openings 54c and 54d are provided on the left and right sides of the lower portion of the display device 32. Further, special winning openings 56a and 56b are provided at the left and right ends of the game board 14, and special winning openings 56c and 56 are provided on both left and right sides of the winning opening 38.
d is provided.

Further, the variable display game to be described later is started, and a plurality of symbols displayed on the display device 32, for example, a start having the ball detection sensor 42 that triggers a transition to the stopped display state of the symbols which are three pieces of identification information A mouth 44 is provided. The winning opening 38, the starting opening 44, and the general winning opening 54 described above.
When pachinko balls are won in the a to 54d and the special winning openings 56a to 56d, a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out to the lower plate 22 according to the type of the winning opening. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko ball enters the starting opening 44, the "identification information image that is constantly displayed in a variable" is "stopped" as described below, but the "pachinko ball" The identification information image that is constantly displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed when the player has passed or entered a predetermined position ", and the pachinko ball entered a position other than the starting opening 44. May be used as a trigger, or the pachinko ball may be passed as a trigger even if it does not enter.

Furthermore, as described above, from the time when the identification information image showing the symbol is always displayed in a variable manner until the pachinko ball enters the starting opening 44 and shifts to the "winning state", "normally normal It is called a "variable period", and after the pachinko ball enters the starting opening 44 and shifts to the "winning state",
The period in which the identification information image is stopped and displayed and the identification information image starts to be constantly displayed in a variable manner is referred to as a “winning change period”.

Furthermore, rolling guide members 59a and 59b for guiding the path of the pachinko ball in a predetermined direction are provided on both left and right sides of the display device 32. Also,
Decorative lamp 3 on the upper left and upper right outside the game board 14.
6 (36a and 36b) are provided. As will be described later, the decorative lamp 36 produces different effects depending on the light source in the “winning prize fluctuation period” and the “normal constant fluctuation period”.

The portion of the above-described display device 32 for displaying a later-described effect image may be a liquid crystal display panel or a cathode ray tube. In the example described above, the display device 32
Shows the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 which is a gaming machine, but if it is a position that can be seen by the player, the display device can be located anywhere in the gaming machine. 32 may be provided.

[Structure of Control Unit of Pachinko Gaming Machine] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention.

The firing handle 26 described above is connected to the interface circuit group 62 of the main control circuit 60, and the interface circuit group 62 is connected to the input / output bus 64. The angle signal indicating the rotation angle of the firing handle 26 is
After being converted into a predetermined signal by the interface circuit group 62, the signal is supplied to the input / output bus 64. I / O bus 64
A data signal or an address signal is input to and output from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 66. Further, a timer (not shown) described later is provided inside the CPU 66.

The touch sensor 29 provided on the firing handle 26 is also connected to the interface circuit group 62 of the main control circuit 60. The touch sensor 29 is supplied to the input / output bus 64 after issuing a touch detection signal to the interface circuit group 62 for detecting the touch of the player's hand.

Further, the interface circuit group 6 described above
2, a ball detection sensor 42 is also connected, and when the pachinko ball passes through the starting opening 44, the ball detection sensor 42 is connected.
Supplies the detection signal to the interface circuit group 62. Further, the sphere passage detector 55 is also connected to the interface circuit group 62, and when the sphere passage detector 55 detects that the pachinko ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, it supplies a detection signal to the interface circuit group 62. .

The input / output bus 64 described above includes a ROM (read only memory) 68 and a RAM (random
An access memory) 70 is also connected. ROM68
Records a control program for controlling the flow of the entire game of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the ROM 68 has initial data for executing the control program, sound data required when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, a program for selecting and reproducing the sound data, and blinking of the decoration lamp 36. Various data and programs such as a program for controlling an operation pattern and a lighting color, a program for controlling display on the display device 32, etc. are stored. The RAM 70 also stores the values of flags and variables used in the above programs.

The control program in this embodiment is for the pachinko gaming machine 10 and includes the following.

(A) "A program capable of executing a light source control method for a pachinko gaming machine, which causes the pachinko gaming machine to perform different effects by the light source before and after shifting to the winning state"

(B) "A program capable of executing an image control method for a pachinko gaming machine, which causes the pachinko gaming machine to perform different image effects before and after shifting to the winning state"

(C) "From the stage before the shift to the winning state, the effect image using the background image forming the background on the display section is displayed on the pachinko gaming machine. Program capable of executing image control method "

(D) "Before and after the transition to the winning state, select an effect image using at least one background image among the different background images forming the background on the display unit, and select the pachinko game machine. A program capable of executing the image control method of a pachinko gaming machine characterized by displaying it "

The program in this embodiment is a ROM
It was recorded in 68, but hard disk drive, CD-
It may be recorded in a storage medium such as a ROM or a DVD. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance but may be recorded in the RAM 70 or the like after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each of the programs may be recorded in different storage media.

An interface circuit group 72 is also connected to the input / output bus 64. The interface circuit group 72 includes a speaker 46 (46a to 46d), a firing motor 28, solenoids 48 and 57, and a holding lamp 34.
(34a to 34d) and the decoration lamp 36 are connected, and the interface circuit group 72 supplies a drive signal and drive power to control each of the above-described devices according to the result of the arithmetic processing in the CPU 66. Decorative lamp 36
Is, as will be described later, to perform "a different effect depending on the light source during the winning variation period and the normal constant variation period",
In addition, the decoration lamp 36 performs "a different effect depending on the light source in the winning variation period and the normal constant variation period".

The solenoid 48 is for opening and closing the shutter 40 as described above, and the solenoid 57 is for driving the movable pieces 58a and 58b as described above. Further, the hold lamp 34 (34a
34d) indicates the number of times that the combination of symbols displayed on the display device 32 has been validated. Furthermore, the decoration lamp 36 is used when the game becomes a big hit or a reach, and when a pachinko ball enters the starting opening 44, that is, in a "winning state", as will be described later. Blinks or lights to indicate that.

Furthermore, the input / output bus 64 is connected to a random number generator 65 for generating random numbers. An instruction for generating a random number is issued from the CPU 66 to the random number generator 6
5, the random number generator 65 generates a random number in a predetermined range and issues a signal indicating the value of the random number to the input / output bus 64. The CPU 66 determines the progress of the game based on the generated random numbers. This allows
The internal lottery process performed in step S24 described later is performed.

In addition, the pachinko game machine of this embodiment,
“At least one or more identification information images among the plurality of identification information images are constantly displayed in a variable manner”. Before the pachinko ball fired by the player enters the starting opening 44, "at least one or more identification information images of the plurality of identification information images" are already variably displayed, and the game of the current process is Done. Then, when the pachinko ball fired by the player enters the starting opening 44, the "identification information image which is constantly displayed in a variable" is stopped and displayed, and the game of the next stroke is started, as will be described later. Therefore, the identification information image is variably displayed.

Therefore, after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, an internal lottery process for determining the progress of the game is performed based on the random number generated from the random number generator 65, as will be described later. The variable display is started. Also,
By inserting a pachinko ball into the starting opening 44, the symbol is stopped and displayed, and at the same time, an internal lottery is performed to determine the progress of the game in the next stroke.

Furthermore, the holding lamp 34 (34
a to 34d), as will be described later, when three pieces of internal lottery data recorded by the internal lottery process are recorded, the first one lights up and when four pieces of internal lottery data are recorded. Indicates that the second light is on, the third light is on when five internal lottery data are recorded, and the fourth light is on when six internal lottery data are recorded. .

The random number generated by the random number generator 65 is recorded in the RAM 70 as data indicating the lottery result. For example, a recording process of data indicating a lottery result will be described using a data map as shown in FIG. Figure 4
Is data indicating a lottery result, and each storage area of the data is indicated by a small square.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the data indicating the lottery result is recorded in the RAM 70 in the order in which the lottery is performed in order from the position of the symbol A0 in the drawing. At that time, the internal lottery data recorded at the position of the symbol A0 is read out, and the variable display of the symbols in the current process is started based on the internal lottery data. In the place where the internal lottery data is not recorded, "FFFFFFFF" is displayed as empty data.
Is recorded. Further, when the lottery is performed before the symbols are stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 4B, empty data is sequentially searched from the position of the code A0, and when it is determined that there is empty data, , The internal lottery data is recorded at that location (corresponding to the position of symbol A1 in the case of FIG. 4A). Further, in the case where the lottery is sequentially recorded, and as shown in FIG. 4C, from the position of the code A0 to the position of the code A5, that is, when a maximum of six lottery result data are recorded, the lottery is not recorded. Further, based on the lottery result, the symbols that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed, and when the variably displayed symbols are stopped and displayed, FIG.
As shown in (D), “FFFFFFFF” is recorded with the position of code A0 as empty data. And FIG.
As shown in (E), the internal lottery data recorded at the position of the code A1 is recorded at the position of the code A0. In addition, the internal lottery data after the position of the code A1 is also recorded in the same manner, and the last data is recorded at the position (code A of FIG. 4E).
(Corresponding to position 1), the empty data "FFFFFFF
Record "F". As a result, the internal lottery data is recorded at the position of the code A0.

In the case of the state shown in FIG. 4 (A), when the game in the current stroke ends, that is, when the pachinko ball enters the starting opening 44, it is constantly displayed in a variable manner. The symbols that are present will be stopped and displayed, but prior to that, an internal lottery process is performed to determine the progress of the game in the next stroke. For this reason, the internal lottery data generated by the internal lottery process is recorded at the position of the symbol A1 as shown in FIG. 4B, and when the symbols that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed, FIG. As shown in (E), the position of the code A0 is set to the code A1 in FIG.
This means that the internal lottery data recorded at the position is recorded, and the internal lottery data is always recorded at the position of symbol A0. Therefore, the internal lottery data in the current stroke is recorded at the position of the symbol A0, the internal lottery data in the next stroke is recorded at the position of the symbol A1, and the positions of the symbols A2 to A5 are recorded. Internal lottery data as 1 to 4 reserved balls will be recorded.

Furthermore, a communication interface circuit 74 is also connected to the input / output bus 64, and the communication interface circuit 74 is connected via a communication line such as a public telephone line network or a local area network (LAN). It is for communicating with the server 80 and the like. In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is configured only, but the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be connected to a server or the like capable of transmitting and receiving predetermined information, as described later.

Further, the display control device 200 is also connected to the interface circuit group 72, and the display control device 200 is connected to the display control device 200 based on an image display command issued from the main control circuit 60. A drive signal for driving the display device 32 is output.

[Configuration of display control device of pachinko gaming machine]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a circuit of the display control device 200 described above.

The interface circuit 202 is connected to the input / output bus 204, and the image display command issued from the main control circuit 60 described above is transmitted to the interface circuit 2.
It is supplied to the input / output bus 204 via 02. The input / output bus 204 is a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 2
A data signal or an address signal is input to and output from 06.

The input / output bus 204 described above includes a ROM
A (read only memory) 208 and a RAM (random access memory) 210 are also connected. R
The OM 208 stores a display control program for generating a drive signal to be supplied to the display device 32 based on the image display command issued from the main control circuit 60. On the other hand, RA
The M210 stores the values of flags and variables used in the above-mentioned program.

An image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The VDP 212 is a processing device that includes circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a palette circuit and can perform various processes for displaying an image on the display device 32.

The above VDP 212 includes the main control circuit 6
A video RAM 214 for storing image data according to an image display command issued from 0, and an image data ROM 216 for storing image data such as background image data, pattern image data, and character image data. , Are connected. Further, the VDP 212 has a display device 3
A drive circuit 218 which issues a drive signal for driving the drive circuit 2 is also connected.

The above-described CPU 206 reads out and executes the display control program stored in the ROM 208 to execute the image data to be displayed on the display device 32 in accordance with the image display command issued from the main control circuit 60. To memorize. The image display command issued from the main control circuit 60 includes a display command such as a background display command, a pattern display command, and a character display command.

As described above, the image data ROM 216 stores the data of the image of the design which is the identification information image,
Character image data of a character such as a moving object displayed as an effect screen and image data such as background image data forming the background of the display device 32 are stored.

The image data of the above-mentioned symbols is displayed on the display device 3.
2 is used when the symbols are variably displayed or when the symbols are stopped, and includes image data according to various display modes, for example, an enlarged image, a reduced image, a deformed image, and the like. In addition, the above-mentioned character image data includes image data necessary for displaying a mode in which the character makes a series of motions.

Next, FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing the concept of the image data generated in the video RAM 214 described above.

As shown in FIG. 6, the size of the image data generated in the video RAM 214 by the screen display command (hereinafter referred to as the screen image region R1) is larger than the display region R2 displayed on the display device 32. Is set to. In addition, in FIG. 6, the screen image region R1 indicates a region surrounded by a solid line, and the display region R2 indicates a region surrounded by a broken line. By setting in this way, as will be described later, the image to be displayed on the display device 32 can be smoothly scroll-displayed.

When a symbol display command is issued from the main control circuit 60, the VDP 212 reads out the image data of each of the images D1 to D3 showing the symbol which is the identification information image from the image data ROM 216, and then displays it on the display device 32. The read image data is arranged at a position in the video RAM 214 corresponding to the position where the image of the design should be displayed.

When a character display command is issued from the main control circuit 60, the VDP 212 converts the image data of each of the character images C1 to C3 into the image data R.
After being read from the OM 216, the video RAM 21 corresponding to the position where the image of the character should be displayed on the display device 32.
The read image data is arranged at the position of 4.

Furthermore, when the background display command is issued from the main control circuit 60, the VDP 212 reads the image data of the background image B1 from the image data ROM 216 and then displays the background image on the display device 32. The read image data is arranged at a position in the video RAM 214 corresponding to the power position.

After generating the image data in the video RAM 214, the VDP 212 reads only the image data stored in the display area R2 from the video RAM 214 and supplies this to the drive circuit 218 as a display signal. Then, as described above, an image is displayed for each frame,
By changing the display position of the image, the symbol which is the "identification information image" is "variably displayed or stopped".

Further, the background image data described above includes the data shown in FIG.
As shown in, various image data are included. Figure 7
(A) is a background image that directs the "daytime building street",
Further, FIG. 7B is a background image that produces a “daytime street”, and FIG. 7C is a background image that produces a “daytime plateau”.
FIG. 7 (D) is a background image that produces a "night building street", and FIG. 7E is a background image that produces a "morning building street".

[Display Example of Image] As described above, by recording the image data on the video RAM 214, the image is displayed on the display device 32 and the game is advanced. Display examples of images displayed in this game are as shown in FIGS. 8 to 13.

FIG. 8 to FIG. 10 show "normal constant fluctuation period"
In the figure, an example in which each of the three symbols is constantly displayed in a variable manner is shown. Further, FIGS. 11 and 12 show an example in which the symbols which are constantly displayed in a variable manner are displayed in a stopped state during the “winning prize variation period”. Furthermore, in FIG. 13, after each of the three symbols is stopped and displayed, each of the symbols scrolls off the screen, and at the same time, each of the three new symbols is constantly displayed from the outside of the screen while being variably displayed. It shows an example displayed in a mode of scrolling up. 8 to 1
Although each of the symbols shown in FIG. 3 is drawn as a still image, it cannot be clearly expressed that the variable display or the stop display is performed. It is drawn like this.

As shown in FIG. 8, three symbols are variably displayed on the upper portion of the display device 32, and characters are displayed on the lower portion of the display device 32. Each of the three symbols is drawn on three boards that rotate in the vertical direction, and the variation of the symbols is executed by changing each time the board rotates half a turn. Also, the character emits a beam of light in order to stop and display each of the three symbols that are variably displayed in the "normally constant variation period", but the beam of light does not hit the board and the three symbols of the symbol are displayed. Each is variably displayed. In addition, each of the three symbols is, as will be described later, a pachinko ball with the above-mentioned starting opening 44.
The variable display continues until the player enters.

Further, in the "normal constant fluctuation period",
Various background images are displayed. As shown in FIG. 8, in addition to the effect of playing a game in “daytime building street”, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, “daytime street” and “daytime street” are displayed. There may be a case where the effect of playing a game is switched in "Kogen". This is determined based on the internal lottery data, as will be described later. In addition, this production is "normally always changing period"
The switching effect may be performed in each of the above, or the switching effect may be performed within a certain "normal constant variation period". Further, the switching effect may be performed in the "normal constant variation period". Alternatively, the effect may be switched during the “winning prize variation period”. Further, the display image shown in FIG. 10 indicates that the probability of shifting to the jackpot state is higher than that in the case where the display images shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 are displayed. Highlands "
At, the effect of emitting beam rays in all directions is performed.

When each of the three symbols is constantly displayed in a variable manner, that is, in the "normal constant variation period", the pachinko ball enters the above-mentioned starting opening 44 (corresponding to the "winning state"). ), The beam of light emitted from the character hits the board on which the pattern on the left side is drawn, and the board on which the pattern is drawn moves downward while decelerating its rotation. Also, "normally constant fluctuation period"
In the above, when the pachinko ball enters the above-described starting opening 44, the background image that directs the "nighttime cityscape" as shown in FIG. 11 from the background image that directs the "daytime cityscape" as shown in FIG. An effect of switching to an image is performed.

Then, the symbol on the left side is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 11, and is determined as a valid symbol (the period from the shift to the "winning state" until the "stop display" is the "winning change period". )). In addition, the production for this stop display is the same as the design on the left, the design on the right,
It is also performed in the central symbol, and as shown in FIG. 12, all of the three symbols are stopped and displayed. Incidentally, a normal effect is performed in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the central symbol.

The combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state is "7"-
When a predetermined combination such as "7"-"7" (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot pattern) is matched, a game state advantageous to the player, that is, a jackpot state is entered. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols displayed in a stopped state does not match the above-mentioned jackpot pattern, the normal game is continued.

In the case of continuing the normal game, as shown in FIG. 13, the three symbols stopped and displayed in the previous stroke are scrolled downward and disappeared outside the screen. At the same time, the three symbols that are variably displayed are displayed on the display device 32 from above the display device 32 while newly scrolling. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the symbols are constantly displayed in a variable manner.

Further, in the present embodiment, the background image,
Not only the display image including the identification information image and the character image showing the design are changed, but also various sounds are produced by changing the sound emitted from the speaker 46 and the electric decoration of the decoration lamp 36 and the like. FIG. 14 shows five examples of the effects produced by the sound and the illumination including the above-mentioned display image. Since it is difficult to express the voice and the electric decoration, as shown in FIG. 14, the voice pattern A,
Voice pattern B, ..., Illuminated pattern A, Illuminated pattern B
Indicate.

In the "normally constant fluctuation period", FIG.
As shown in, the effects in the patterns 1 to 3 and the starting pattern are performed. In pattern 1,
The display image shown in FIG. 8 is displayed. And the speaker 4
A voice pattern A is emitted from 6, and the decoration lamp 36 emits light with the electric decoration pattern A. Further, in the pattern 2, as in the case of the pattern 1, the display image shown in FIG. 9 is displayed, the voice pattern B is emitted from the speaker 46, and the decoration lamp 36 emits the electric decoration pattern B. Furthermore,
In the pattern 3, the display image shown in FIG. 10 is displayed, the voice pattern C is emitted from the speaker 46, and the decoration lamp 36 emits light in the electric decoration pattern C. Furthermore,
As the start pattern, the display image shown in FIG. 13 is displayed,
Then, the voice pattern E is emitted from the speaker 46,
The decoration lamp 36 emits light in the electric pattern E. Also,
In the “winning change period”, the speaker 46 outputs the voice pattern D and the decoration lamp 36 displays the electric pattern D.
Emits light.

[Operation of Pachinko Gaming Machine] A subroutine for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 10 executed in the main control circuit 60 described above is shown in FIGS. 15 to 21. Incidentally, FIG.
The subroutine shown in 5 is called and executed at a predetermined timing from the main program of the pachinko gaming machine 10 which has been executed in advance.

In the following, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been started in advance, the variables used in the CPU 66 described above have been initialized to predetermined values, and are operating steadily.

First, in the pachinko gaming machine, as shown in FIG. 15, a pachinko ball detection process is executed (step S).
11). In step S11, the CPU 66 detects whether or not the pachinko ball has passed or won through the special winning opening 38, the winning openings 50 and 54, the starting opening 44, the ball passage detector 55, etc., as will be described later. , Processing according to the detection result is performed. Furthermore, as described below, prize ball processing,
The update processing of the cumulatively-recorded cumulative number of consumed balls and the cumulative number of prize balls is also performed. When this process ends, the process moves to step S12.

Next, image display processing is performed (step S12). In this process, image data is set in the video RAM 214 and the video RAM 2
The image data set in 14 is displayed. When this process ends, the process moves to step S13.

Next, a voice reproduction process is executed (step S13). In this process, as will be described later, audio data is selected or generated, and audio is produced by supplying the audio data to the interface circuit group 72 to the speaker. When this process ends, the process moves to step S14.

Next, a lighting control process is performed (step S14). In this process, the electric decorations of the holding lamp 34, the decoration lamp 36, etc. are controlled. When this process ends, this subroutine is immediately ended.

[Pachinko Sphere Detection Processing] In step S11 described above, the subroutine shown in FIG. 16 is called.

In the pachinko ball detection routine, as shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not a pachinko ball has entered the winning opening (step S21). For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2 described above, the winning openings are the general winning openings 50 and 54a.
To 54d and special winning openings 56a to 56d. When it is determined in step S21 that a pachinko ball has entered the winning opening, a process of paying out a predetermined number of pachinko balls according to the type of the winning opening is executed (step S).
22).

Next, it is determined whether or not a pachinko ball has entered the starting opening (step S23). This start is, for example,
In the example shown in FIG. 2 described above, this is the starting port 44. When it is determined in step S23 that a pachinko ball has entered the starting opening, an internal lottery process is executed (step S24).

In the internal lottery process described above, the CPU 66 causes the random number generator 65 to generate a random number. The generated random number is
As shown in FIG. 4, it is recorded in the RAM 70 as internal lottery data showing the lottery result. As described above, the RAM 7
When the internal lottery data indicating the six lottery results is recorded in 0, it is not recorded even if the lottery is performed.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.
At 0, when the power is turned on, the CPU 66 causes the random number generation unit 65 to generate a random number, and records the internal lottery data at the position of the code A0 of the RAM 70 based on the random number.
As a result, as will be described later, the variable display is performed. In other words, the game result based on the internal lottery data has already been determined before the pachinko ball enters the starting opening 44, and the pachinko ball enters the starting opening 44 by the operation of the player and is displayed as a stop. In addition, in the internal lottery processing performed after entering the ball, the game result in the game performed in the next stroke is determined.

When a pachinko ball is inserted into the starting opening 44 by the player's operation, the CPU 66 carries out an internal lottery process. Based on the process, the internal lottery data is represented by the symbols A2 to A5 of the RAM 70. When the recording is performed at the position, the holding lamps 34a to 34d are turned on as described above. Specifically, when the CPU 66 determines that the internal lottery data is recorded in the codes A0 to A2 of the RAM 70, only the hold lamp 34a is turned on and the internal lottery data is recorded in the codes A0 to A3 of the RAM 70. If it is determined that the holding lamps 34a, 34b
When it is determined that the internal lottery data is recorded in the symbols A0 to A4 of the RAM 70, the holding lamps 34a to 34c are turned on, and the internal lottery data is stored in the symbols A0 to A5 of the RAM 70. If it is determined that the data is recorded in (1), the holding lamps 34a to 34d are turned on. As a result, when it is stocked that the pachinko ball has entered the starting opening 44, the holding lamps 34a to 34
Each of d will be lit.

Further, it is determined whether or not the pachinko ball has passed the ball passage detector (step S25). This sphere passage detector is, for example, the sphere passage detectors 55a and 55b in the example shown in FIG. 2 described above. This step S2
In 5, when it is determined that the pachinko ball has passed the ball passage detector, as described above, the process of displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner on the display device 52 is executed (step S).
26).

Incidentally, as described above, when the variable display of the normal symbol becomes a predetermined symbol when stopped, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven so that the starting port 44 is opened and the start is started. The pachinko ball is made to easily enter the mouth 44.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit state (step S27). In this step S27,
When it is determined that the jackpot is in the big hit state, the CPU 66 performs the shutter driving process (step S28). When it is determined that the jackpot is not in the big hit state, the CPU 66 immediately ends the present subroutine. In step S28, the drive current to the solenoid 48 is controlled so as to open / close the shutter 40. When this process ends,
Immediately end this subroutine.

[Image Display Processing] Step S12 described above
In, the subroutine shown in FIG. 17 is called.

In the image display routine, as shown in FIG. 17, the second internal lottery data, that is, the code A shown in FIG.
The data recorded at position 1 is "FFFFFFF
It is determined whether it is "F" (step S31). still,
The data recorded at the position of the code A1 is "FFFFFF.
If it is not "FFF", it is determined that the second internal lottery data is recorded. If the data recorded at the position of the symbol A1 is "FFFFFFFF", the second internal lottery data is recorded. It is determined that is not recorded. Two
If the second internal lottery data is not recorded, the process proceeds to step S32. If the second internal lottery data is recorded, the process proceeds to step S33. As described above, since the internal lottery data is always recorded at the position of the code A0 of the RAM 70, a pachinko ball is inserted into the starting opening 44 and the internal lottery process is performed, so that the position of the code A1 is obtained. By recording the internal lottery data in, the processing moves to step S33, and a stop display described later is performed.

Then, in the process of step S32, a variable display process is performed. This process is as shown in FIG.
After the pattern starts to constantly change display, as shown in FIG. 8 to FIG. 10, after continuously changing display, the pachinko ball shot by the player passes or enters a predetermined position, and the "winning state" It corresponds to the processing until the shift to “”, that is, the processing of the “normal constant fluctuation period”. In this process, C
As described above, the PU 66 variably displays each of the three symbols and also displays the background image and the character image. In addition, at least one of the symbols is displayed from the beginning, and after the symbols are stopped and displayed, the symbols that are stopped and displayed are scrolled and the newly displayed variable display symbols are scrolled. There is also a performance to make it happen. Immediately after this processing ends, this subroutine is ended.

Further, in the processing of step S33, stop display processing is performed. In this process, as shown in FIG. 8 to FIG. 10, the symbols are intermittently constantly displayed in a variable state, and the pachinko ball emitted by the player has passed or entered a predetermined position, that is, , Which is started upon the transition to the winning state, as shown in FIG. 11, each of the symbols that are constantly displayed in a variable display is stopped, and as shown in FIG. 12, all of the symbols that are displayed in a variable display are stopped. It is displayed and, as shown in FIG. 13, until a new symbol is constantly displayed in a variable manner, that is, it corresponds to the “winning change period”. In this processing, the CPU 66, as described above,
Stop the display of each of the three variably displayed symbols,
At the same time, the background image and the character image are displayed. Immediately after this processing ends, this subroutine is ended.

[Always changing display processing] Step S described above
At 32, the subroutine shown in FIG. 18 is called.

First, the background image data selection process in the "normal always changing period" is performed (step S41). In this process, the CPU 66 determines the background image to be displayed based on the internal lottery data recorded at the position A0 shown in FIG. The CPU 66 supplies a background display command to the display control device 200 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72. It should be noted that this instruction includes data indicating a background image and the like.

In the display control device 200, the CPU 20 is connected via the interface circuit 202 and the input / output bus 204.
6 receives the background display command and sends each data to the RAM 210.
And also supplies a background display command to the VDP 212. The VDP 212 that received the background display command
Each data is read from M208, and desired background image data is read from the image data ROM 216 based on the data and recorded in the video RAM 214 (step S42). After this process ends, the process moves to step S43.

Next, the symbol image data selection processing in the "normal always changing period" is performed (step S43). In this process, the CPU 66 determines the background image to be displayed based on the internal lottery data recorded at the position A0 shown in FIG. The CPU 66 supplies a background display command to the display control device 200 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72. The command includes display position data of the symbol image, data indicating the type of the image data, and the like.

In the display control device 200, as described above,
The CPU 206 receives the symbol display command via the interface circuit 202 and the input / output bus 204, records each data in the RAM 210, and also supplies the symbol display command to the VDP 212. VDP that received the background display command
212 reads each data from the RAM 208 and, based on the data, the image data ROM 21.
The desired pattern image data is read from 6 and the video RAM
It records in 214 (step S44). After this processing ends, the processing moves to step S45.

Next, the character image data selection processing in the "normally always changing period" is performed (step S45).
In this process, the CPU 66 determines the character image to be displayed based on the internal lottery data recorded at the position A0 shown in FIG. The CPU 66 supplies a character display command to the display control device 200 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72. It should be noted that this command includes display position data of the character image, data indicating the type of the image data, and the like.

In the display control device 200, as described above,
The CPU 206 receives a character display command via the interface circuit 202 and the input / output bus 204, records each data in the RAM 210, and at the same time, the VDP 212.
To the character display command. Upon receiving the character display command, the VDP 212 reads each data from the RAM 208, reads desired character image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data, and records the desired character image data in the video RAM 214 (step S46). After this process ends, the process moves to step S47.

Next, the recorded image data is reproduced (step S47). In this process, VDP
212 reads the image data recorded in the video RAM 214 and supplies it to the drive circuit 218. The drive circuit 218 which receives the image data converts the image data into a predetermined signal and supplies it to the display device 32. As a result, the display device 32 that has received the predetermined signal displays the image. Immediately after this processing ends, this subroutine is ended.

[Stop variation processing] Step S23 described above.
In, the subroutine shown in FIG. 16 is called.

First, the background image data selection process in the "normal always changing period" is performed (step S61). In this process, the CPU 66 determines the background image to be displayed based on the internal lottery data recorded at the position A0 shown in FIG. The CPU 66 supplies a background display command to the display control device 200 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72. It should be noted that this instruction includes data indicating a background image and the like.

In the display control device 200, the CPU 20 is connected via the interface circuit 202 and the input / output bus 204.
6 receives the background display command and sends each data to the RAM 210.
And also supplies a background display command to the VDP 212. The VDP 212 that received the background display command
Each data is read from M208, and desired background image data is read from the image data ROM 216 based on the data and recorded in the video RAM 214 (step S62). After this processing ends, the processing moves to step S63.

Next, the symbol image data selection processing in the "normal always changing period" is performed (step S63). In this process, the CPU 66 determines the background image to be displayed based on the internal lottery data recorded at the position A0 shown in FIG. The CPU 66 supplies a background display command to the display control device 200 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72. The command includes display position data of the symbol image, data indicating the type of the image data, and the like.

In the display control device 200, as described above,
The CPU 206 receives the symbol display command via the interface circuit 202 and the input / output bus 204, records each data in the RAM 210, and also supplies the symbol display command to the VDP 212. VDP that received the background display command
212 reads each data from the RAM 208 and, based on the data, the image data ROM 21.
The desired pattern image data is read from 6 and the video RAM
It records in 214 (step S64). After this process ends, the process moves to step S65.

Next, the character image data selection process in the "normal always changing period" is performed (step S65).
In this process, the CPU 66 determines the character image to be displayed based on the internal lottery data recorded at the position A0 shown in FIG. The CPU 66 supplies a character display command to the display control device 200 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72. It should be noted that this command includes display position data of the character image, data indicating the type of the image data, and the like.

In the display control device 200, as described above,
The CPU 206 receives a character display command via the interface circuit 202 and the input / output bus 204, records each data in the RAM 210, and at the same time, the VDP 212.
To the character display command. Upon receiving the character display command, the VDP 212 reads each data from the RAM 208, reads desired character image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data, and records the desired character image data in the video RAM 214 (step S66). After this process ends, the process moves to step S67.

Next, the recorded image data is reproduced (step S67). In this process, VDP
212 reads the image data recorded in the video RAM 214 and supplies it to the drive circuit 218. The drive circuit 218 which receives the image data converts the image data into a predetermined signal and supplies it to the display device 32. As a result, the display device 32 that has received the predetermined signal displays the image. After this process ends, the process moves to step S68.

Next, it is determined whether or not the winning variation has ended (step S68). When the CPU 66 determines that the "winning change period" has ended, the CPU 66 proceeds to step S6.
When it is determined that the "winning change period" has not ended, the processing is immediately moved to 9, and this subroutine is immediately ended.

Next, in step S69, an internal lottery data rerecording process is performed. In this process, the CPU
66, the internal lottery data recorded at the position of the code A0 of the RAM 70 is displayed as "FFFFFFF" as shown in FIG.
F ". Then, when the internal lottery data recorded at the position of the symbol A1 is “FFFFFFFF”, this process is terminated, and then the process proceeds to step S58. On the other hand, when the internal lottery data recorded at the position of the code A1 is not "FFFFFFFF", the value is recorded at the position of the code A0. After that, as in the method of recording at the positions of the symbols A0 and A1, the symbols A2,
This is also performed at the positions indicated by reference signs A3 and A4. And finally, the internal lottery data recorded at the position of the code A5 is "FF
If it is "FFFFFF", the process is ended and the process is moved to step S58 as before.
On the other hand, when the internal lottery data recorded at the position of the code A5 is not "FFFFFFFF", the value is recorded at the position of the code A4, and at the same time, "FFFF" is recorded at the position of the code A5.
FFFFFF ”is recorded. Then, after this processing is ended, this subroutine is immediately ended.

Steps S41 and S4 described above
2, step 45, step S46, step S47,
By performing the processes of step S61, step S62, step 65, step S66, and step S67, "different image effects are performed before and after the shift to the winning state", so that they are variably displayed in front of the player's eyes. It becomes possible to distinguish whether the identification information image is changing in the winning state or changing without shifting to the winning state, so that the player can clearly understand the playing state Sexuality occurs. In addition, when the player succeeds in passing or entering the pachinko ball to a predetermined position and when the effect of the light source is changed, it becomes easier for the player to feel that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by his / her own hand. The possibility arises.

Furthermore, it is easy for the player to feel the constant change of the pattern for a long time, but in the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, the effect is produced using the image. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player can play the game without feeling bored. Furthermore, by using the image to perform the effect, there is a possibility that it is possible to perform the effect with high appeal to the player who is absorbed in the game and has a narrow field of view.

Furthermore, since "the effect image using the background image forming the background on the display unit is displayed from the stage before the shift to the winning state", the player does not feel bored or distressed. , There is a possibility that the game can be continued while having fun.

Further, depending on the display content of the background image, the player may play the game with a sense of expectation, for example, that the game state may shift to an advantageous game state. Therefore, the player is bored or suffers. There is a possibility that it is possible to efficiently prevent the user from feeling the feeling and continue the game while enjoying for a long time.

Furthermore, by performing the effect using the background image, there is a possibility that the effect can be highly appealing to the player who is absorbed in the game and has a narrow field of view. is there.

Furthermore, since "before and after shifting to the winning state, the effect image using at least one background image among the different background images constituting the background in the display section is selected and displayed", There is a possibility that the player can continue playing the game while having fun without feeling bored or distressed.

Also, since at least one of the different background images is selected and displayed, a wide variety of image effects are created, and depending on the display contents of the background image, the player may , It is possible to play a game with a sense of expectation, for example, that it may shift to an advantageous game state, so it is possible to effectively prevent the player from feeling bored or distressed, and for a long time. There is a possibility that the game can be continued while having fun.

Furthermore, by performing the effect using the background image, there is a possibility that the effect can be highly appealing to the player who is absorbed in the game and has a narrow field of view. is there.

[Voice reproduction processing] Step S13 described above.
In, the subroutine shown in FIG. 20 is called.

In the voice reproduction processing routine, as shown in FIG. 20, the second internal lottery data, that is, the data recorded at the position of the symbol A1 shown in FIG. 4 is "FFFFFFFFF".
It is determined whether or not it is "F" (step S81). still,
The data recorded at the position of the code A1 is "FFFFFF.
If it is not "FFF", it is determined that the second internal lottery data is recorded. If the data recorded at the position of the symbol A1 is "FFFFFFFF", the second internal lottery data is recorded. It is determined that is not recorded. Two
If the second internal lottery data is not recorded, the process proceeds to step S82, and if the second internal lottery data is recorded, the process proceeds to step S83. As described above, since the internal lottery data is always recorded at the position of the code A0 of the RAM 70, a pachinko ball is inserted into the starting opening 44 and the internal lottery process is performed, so that the position of the code A1 is obtained. By recording the internal lottery data in step S83, the process proceeds to step S83, and the voice data reproducing process in the “winning change period” described later is performed.

Next, in the process of step S82, the audio data reproduction process in the "normal always changing period" is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 reads the audio data recorded in the ROM 68 during the “normally constant fluctuation period” and records it in the RAM 70. And the CPU 66
Supplies the audio data recorded in the RAM 70 during the “normal constant fluctuation period” to the interface circuit group 72 via the input / output bus 64. "Usually constant fluctuation period"
The interface circuit group 72 which has received the audio data in the above converts the audio data into a predetermined signal and supplies the signal to the speaker 46. As a result, the sound in the “normally constantly changing period” is emitted from the speaker 46. Immediately after this processing ends, this subroutine is ended.

Further, in the process of step S23, the audio data reproducing process in the "winning change period" is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 reads out the audio data recorded in the ROM 68 in the “winning change period”,
It records in RAM70. The CPU 66 is a RAM
The audio data in the “winning change period” recorded in 70 is supplied to the interface circuit group 72 via the input / output bus 64. The interface circuit group 72 that receives the audio data in the “winning change period” converts the audio data into a predetermined signal and supplies the signal to the speaker 46. As a result, the voice during the "winning prize fluctuation period"
It is emitted from the speaker 46. Immediately after this processing ends, this subroutine is ended.

[Lighting Control Processing] Step S14 described above
In, the subroutine shown in FIG. 21 is called.

In the illumination control processing routine, as shown in FIG. 21, the second internal lottery data, that is, the data recorded at the position of the symbol A1 shown in FIG. 4 is "FFFFFFF".
It is determined whether or not it is "F" (step S91). still,
The data recorded at the position of the code A1 is "FFFFFF.
If it is not "FFF", it is determined that the second internal lottery data is recorded. If the data recorded at the position of the symbol A1 is "FFFFFFFF", the second internal lottery data is recorded. It is determined that is not recorded. Two
If the second internal lottery data is not recorded, the process proceeds to step S92. If the second internal lottery data is recorded, the process proceeds to step S93. Since the internal lottery data is always recorded at the position of the code A0 of the RAM 70 as described above,
The processing is moved to step S92, and the electrical decoration control processing in the "normal constant variation period" described later is performed. Then, the pachinko ball is inserted into the starting opening 44, and the internal lottery process is performed, so that the internal lottery data is recorded at the position of the symbol A1. The illumination control processing in "is performed.

Then, step S92 and step S9.
The processing of No. 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 24.
FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a drive signal that causes the decoration lamp 36 to blink in the above-described electric decoration control process.
24 and 24 are schematic diagrams showing how the decorative lamp 36 blinks.

In the process of step S92, the electric decoration control process in the "normal constant variation period" is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 reads out the electrical decoration pattern data recorded in the ROM 68 during the “normally constant variation period” and records it in the RAM 70. Then, the CPU 66
The illumination pattern data in the “normally constantly changing period” recorded in the AM 70 is supplied to the interface circuit group 72 via the input / output bus 64. "Usually constant fluctuation period"
The interface circuit group 72, which has received the electric decoration pattern data in, converts the data into a predetermined drive pulse as shown in FIG. As a result, the electric decoration control in the "normally constant fluctuation period" is performed. Note that this drive pulse repeats blinking at a predetermined cycle and, as shown in FIG. 23, causes the decoration lamp 36 to develop a red color. Immediately after this processing ends, this subroutine is ended.

In the process of step S93, the electric decoration control process in the "winning change period"
The PU 66 reads out the electric decoration pattern data in the “winning change period” recorded in the ROM 68, and the RAM 7
Record at 0. Then, the CPU 66 supplies the illumination pattern data in the “winning change period” recorded in the RAM 70 to the interface circuit group 72 via the input / output bus 64. The interface circuit group 72 that has received the illumination pattern data in the “winning change period”
The electric decoration pattern data is converted into a predetermined signal as shown in FIG. 22 (B) and supplied to the decoration lamp 36. As a result, the electric decoration control in the "winning prize variation period" is performed. Incidentally, this drive pulse repeats blinking at about half of the above-mentioned predetermined cycle, and as shown in FIG. 24, causes the decoration lamp 36 to develop an orange color. Immediately after this processing ends, this subroutine is ended.

Steps S91 to S9 described above
By performing the process of 3, "the different effects by the light source are performed before and after the transition to the winning state", so that the identification information image variably displayed in front of the player changes in the winning state. It becomes possible to distinguish whether the player is playing the game or is changing without shifting to the winning state, and there is a possibility that the player can clearly understand the playing state. In addition, when the player succeeds in passing or entering the pachinko ball to a predetermined position and when the effect of the light source is changed, it becomes easier for the player to feel that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by his / her own hand. The possibility arises.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, since the performance is performed by using the light source, the performance with high appeal is provided to the player who is absorbed in the game and has a narrow field of view. Not only is there a possibility of being able to play, but there is also the possibility of playing a game without the player feeling bored.

In addition, "the winning variation period from the shift to the winning state until the identification information image that is constantly displayed in a variable state is stopped and displayed, and the identification information image constantly varies without shifting to the winning state. Usually with a variable period,
Since different effects are produced by the light source, it is possible to distinguish whether the identification information image variably displayed in front of the player's eyes is in the prize variation period or in the normal variation period. As a result, there is a possibility that the player himself / herself can clearly understand the game state. In addition, when the player succeeds in passing or entering the pachinko ball to a predetermined position, and when it is possible to shift from the normally variable period to the winning variable period, the player can change the symbol with his own hand. There is a possibility that it may be easier to get the feeling of stopping.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, since the performance is performed by using the light source, a highly appealing performance is performed even for a player who is absorbed in the game and has a narrow field of view. Not only is there a possibility of being able to play, but there is also the possibility of playing a game without the player feeling bored.

In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is made up of only the pachinko gaming machine 10, but FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be configured to be connected to the server 80 and capable of transmitting and receiving predetermined information to and from the server 80. Specifically, the server 80 generates image data as described above and supplies the image data to the pachinko gaming machine 10, which is a terminal device,
The pachinko gaming machine 10 that has received the image data may display an image based on the image data. Of course, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may select the image data based on the image display signal supplied from the server 80 and display the image.

That is, the server 80 is the pachinko gaming machine 10
And has the following functions.

(A) A function of controlling so as to "perform different effects by the light source on the pachinko gaming machine before and after shifting to the winning state".

(B) A function of controlling so as to "perform different image effects on the pachinko gaming machine before and after shifting to the winning state".

(C) "From the stage before the shift to the prize winning state, an effect image using a background image forming the background on the display section is displayed on the pachinko gaming machine."
The ability to control.

(D) "Before and after the transition to the winning state, select an effect image using at least one background image of the different background images forming the background on the display unit, and select the pachinko game machine. Display it "
The ability to control.

As described above, the server 80 is the pachinko gaming machine 1
Even if the configuration is such that 0 is controlled, the same operation and effect as those in the pachinko gaming machine 10 described above can be obtained.

Furthermore, as a terminal device connected to the server 80, a personal computer, a mobile phone, or the like can be used without any problem, and the server 80 can display image data to be displayed and data indicating the image data. The same action and effect can be obtained by transmitting to the terminal device.

[0176]

As described above, according to the present invention, "a different effect is produced by the light source before and after the transition to the winning state", so that the identification information image variably displayed in front of the player's eyes is won. It becomes possible to distinguish whether the game state is fluctuating or it is fluctuating without shifting to the winning state, and there is a possibility that the player can clearly understand the gaming state. In addition, when the player succeeds in passing or entering the pachinko ball to a predetermined position and when the effect of the light source is changed, it becomes easier for the player to feel that the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped by his / her own hand. The possibility arises.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the gaming board surface of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit of a pachinko gaming machine that is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a recording method of a lottery result of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a display control device of a pachinko gaming machine that is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a concept of arrangement of image data in a video RAM of the display control device.

FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing a background screen displayed on the display device of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a screen display of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing a screen display of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing a screen display of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing a screen display of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing a screen display of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing a screen display of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

It is the explanation drawing which shows the production method of the pachinko game machine by this invention.

FIG. 15 is a view showing a flowchart of control processing executed in a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a flowchart of control processing executed in a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flowchart of control processing executed in a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 18 is a view showing a flowchart of control processing executed in a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 19 is a view showing a flowchart of control processing executed in a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 20 is a view showing a flowchart of control processing executed in a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 21 is a view showing a flowchart of control processing executed in a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing drive signals for driving a decoration lamp in a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 23 is a schematic view showing a form of a decoration lamp in a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 24 is a schematic view showing an aspect of a decorative lamp in a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an outline in the case where a server and a pachinko gaming machine are connected via a network.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 Pachinko machine 26 firing handle 32 display 42 ball detection sensor 44 Starting port 60 Main control circuit 62,72 Interface circuit group 64, 204 I / O buses 65 Random number generator 66, 206 CPU 68, 208 ROM 70, 210 RAM 80 servers 200 display controller 202 interface circuit 212 VDP 214 Video RAM 216 ROM for image data

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A light source for irradiating light, and a display section on which a plurality of identification information images are variably displayed or stopped, wherein at least one or more of the plurality of identification information images are displayed on the display section. The identification information image is constantly displayed in a variably manner, and when the pachinko ball emitted by the player has passed or entered a predetermined position and entered the winning state, the identification information image that is constantly displayed in a variably state is stopped and displayed. A pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein different light effects are performed by the light source before and after shifting to the winning state. 2. A light source for irradiating light, and a display section on which a plurality of identification information images are variably displayed or stopped, wherein at least one or more of the plurality of identification information images are displayed on the display section. The identification information image is constantly displayed in a variably manner, and when the pachinko ball emitted by the player has passed or entered a predetermined position and entered the winning state, the identification information image that is constantly displayed in a variably state is stopped and displayed. A pachinko gaming machine that is a pachinko gaming machine, in which the prize variation period from the transition to the prize state until the identification information image that is constantly displayed in a variable state is stopped and displayed, and the identification information image without transition to the prize state A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that different effects are performed by the light source in a normal constant fluctuation period in which constant fluctuation is performed. 3. A light source for irradiating light, and a display section on which a plurality of identification information images are variably displayed or stopped, wherein at least one or more of the plurality of identification information images are displayed on the display section. The identification information image is constantly displayed in a variably manner, and when the pachinko ball emitted by the player has passed or entered a predetermined position and entered the winning state, the identification information image that is constantly displayed in a variably state is stopped and displayed. A light source control method for a pachinko gaming machine, wherein a different effect is produced by the light source before and after shifting to the winning state. 4. A light source for irradiating light, and a display section on which a plurality of identification information images are variably displayed or stopped, wherein at least one or more of the plurality of identification information images are displayed on the display section. The identification information image is constantly displayed in a variably manner, and when the pachinko ball emitted by the player has passed or entered a predetermined position and entered the winning state, the identification information image that is constantly displayed in a variably state is stopped and displayed. A server for performing light source control of a pachinko gaming machine, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is allowed to perform different effects by the light source before and after shifting to the winning state. 5. A light source for irradiating light, and a display section on which a plurality of identification information images are variably displayed or stopped, wherein at least one or more of the plurality of identification information images are displayed on the display section. The identification information image is constantly displayed in a variably manner, and when the pachinko ball emitted by the player has passed or entered a predetermined position and entered the winning state, the identification information image that is constantly displayed in a variably state is stopped and displayed. A light source control method for a pachinko gaming machine, wherein the light source control method for a pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that different effects by the light source are performed on the pachinko gaming machine before and after shifting to the winning state. A storage medium that stores a program.