JP2004008824A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the attractiveness remarkably in game machines such as pachinko machines. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a variable display device capable of displaying various images and various control boards for controlling pertaining to games, for example, a display control board for controlling the variable display device. The display control board is provided with external input/output interfaces electrically connected to the various control boards. A plurality of pachinko machines 1 are electrically connected together through the external input/output interfaces to enable the transmission or reception of signals between the plurality of pachinko machines 1. The variable display devices in the plurality of pachinko machines 1 display specific images respectively in a chain reaction. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

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

Conventionally, as one type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine equipped with a display device for performing display effects and the like is known.

Each pachinko machine is configured to individually perform various effects based on a winning prize of a game ball. Therefore, the number of times that various effects are performed within the predetermined time may be small, and in such a case, the player may have a monotonous feeling. As a result, the interest for the player may be reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problem, and its purpose is to increase opportunities for display effects to be performed, to diversify the start time for display effects to be performed, and to dramatically improve interest. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which can be designed.

手段 Effective means to achieve the above objectives are shown below. The operation and the like will be described as needed.

Means 1. A game machine having display means capable of displaying various images, and display control means for controlling the display means,
By electrically connecting the display control means and the display control means of another gaming machine, a control signal can be transmitted and received between a plurality of gaming machines,
The display control means,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the specific process is executed at a predetermined timing, and a start control signal for executing the specific process is output to a display control unit of another gaming machine,
When the start control signal is input from the display control means of another gaming machine, the specific processing is executed at a predetermined timing,
The gaming machine, wherein the display unit displays a specific image based on the execution of the specific process.

According to the means 1, the display control means in the plurality of gaming machines transmit and receive control signals to and from each other, and jointly perform control for displaying a specific image. This can increase the chances of performing the display effect in each of the gaming machines, and further diversify the start time at which the display effect is performed. As a result, more various display effects can be performed, and the interest of the player can be improved.

Means 2. A game machine having display means capable of displaying various images, and display control means for controlling the display means,
By electrically connecting the display control means and the display control means of another gaming machine, a control signal can be transmitted and received between a plurality of gaming machines,
The display control means,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the specific process is executed at a predetermined timing, and a start control signal for executing the specific process is output to a display control unit of another gaming machine,
When the start control signal is input from the display control means of another gaming machine, the specific processing is executed at a predetermined timing,
The display unit is configured to display a specific image based on the execution of the specific process,
A gaming machine, wherein each of the display means in the plurality of gaming machines can display the specific image in association with each other.

According to the means 2, the display means in the plurality of gaming machines transmit and receive control signals to and from each other, and jointly perform control for displaying a specific image. Therefore, the specific images can be displayed in association with each of the display means. This can increase the chances of performing the display effect in each of the gaming machines, and further diversify the start time at which the display effect is performed. As a result, more various display effects can be performed, and the interest of the player can be improved.

Means 3. A game machine having display means capable of displaying various images, and display control means for controlling the display means,
By electrically connecting the display control means and the display control means of another gaming machine, a control signal can be transmitted and received between a plurality of gaming machines,
The display control means,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the execution information for executing the specific process is set, and the specific control signal related to the execution information is output to the display control means of another gaming machine, and the predetermined timing is output. Executes the specific processing based on the execution information,
When the specific control signal is input from the display control means of another gaming machine, the execution information is set, and the specific processing is executed at a predetermined timing based on the execution information,
The gaming machine, wherein the display unit displays a specific image based on the execution of the specific process.

According to the means 3, the display means in the plurality of gaming machines transmit and receive control signals to and from each other, and jointly perform control for displaying a specific image. This can increase the chances of performing the display effect in each of the gaming machines, and further diversify the start time at which the display effect is performed. As a result, more various display effects can be performed, and the interest of the player can be improved.

Means 4. A game machine having display means capable of displaying various images, and display control means for controlling the display means,
By electrically connecting the display control means and the display control means of another gaming machine, a control signal can be transmitted and received between a plurality of gaming machines,
The display control means,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the execution information for executing the specific process is set, and the specific control signal related to the execution information is output to the display control means of another gaming machine, and the predetermined timing is output. Executes the specific processing based on the execution information,
When the specific control signal is input from the display control means of another gaming machine, the execution information is set, and the specific processing is executed at a predetermined timing based on the execution information,
The display unit is configured to display a specific image based on the execution of the specific process,
A gaming machine, wherein each of the display means in the plurality of gaming machines can display the specific image in association with each other.

According to the means 4, the display means in the plurality of gaming machines transmit and receive control signals to and from each other, and jointly perform control for displaying a specific image. Therefore, the specific images can be displayed in association with each of the display means. This can increase the chances of performing the display effect in each of the gaming machines, and further diversify the start time at which the display effect is performed. As a result, more various display effects can be performed, and the interest of the player can be improved.

Means 5. In the means 3 or 4, each display control means in the plurality of gaming machines is connected in series so that the control signal can be transferred sequentially,
In order to display the specific image in a chain by each display means in the plurality of gaming machines,
The display control means,
When the specific control signal is input, the execution information is set, and it is determined whether or not the display control unit that has output the specific control signal is connected to another display control unit,
When connected to the another display control means, output the specific control signal to the display control means,
If not connected to the other display means, set itself as the starting point to start the specific process first, or as the end point to start last,
In a case where the terminal itself becomes the starting point, the specific processing is started at a predetermined timing, and start control for starting the specific processing is performed on another display control means connected to the display control means. Output a signal,
When the start control signal is not the start point or the end point, the start control signal is input, the specific processing is started at a predetermined timing, and the display control means is different from the display control means that outputs the start control signal. Outputting the start control signal to the control means;
A game machine characterized in that when the game device itself has reached the end point, the start control signal is input and the specific process is started at a predetermined timing.

According to the means 5, the display chain of the specific image is started from the gaming machine at one end of the plurality of gaming machines connected in series, and is terminated at the gaming machine at the other end. That is, by displaying the specific images in a chain on a plurality of gaming machines, it is possible to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 6. In the means 3 or 4, the respective display control means in the plurality of gaming machines are sequentially connected in a ring so as to be able to transfer the control signal,
In order to display the specific image in a chain by each display means in the plurality of gaming machines,
The display control means,
When the specific control signal is input, the execution information is set, and the specific control signal is output to a display control unit different from the display control unit that has output the specific control signal. ,
A random number generator,
If the predetermined condition is satisfied, determine the selected value selected from the random number generation means, if the selected value is a specific value, set itself as a starting point of the specific process, If the selected value is not a specific value, a calculated value obtained by subtracting or adding a predetermined value from the selected value is output together with the specific control signal,
If the calculated value is input from the display control means of another gaming machine, the calculated value is determined, and if the calculated value is a specific value, itself is set as a starting point at which the specific processing is started. When the calculated value is not a specific value, a calculated value obtained by subtracting or adding a predetermined value from the calculated value is output together with the specific control signal,
In a case where the terminal itself becomes the starting point, the specific processing is started at a predetermined timing, and start control for starting the specific processing is performed on another display control means connected to the display control means. Output a signal,
When the specific control signal which is output by itself and circulates through each display control means in a plurality of gaming machines is input, the circulation of the specific control signal is terminated. .

According to the means 6, the specific images are displayed in a chain on each display means, starting from one of the plurality of gaming machines connected in a ring. In addition, since the starting point of the display chain of the specific image is randomly selected, the display chain pattern of the specific image can be further diversified. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. The random number generating means includes, for example, a random number counter whose value is updated within a predetermined range every predetermined time.

Means 7. In the means 3 or 4, each display control means in the plurality of gaming machines is connected in parallel via a predetermined relay means,
Each of the display control means is electrically connected to a plurality of connection portions of the relay means,
Each of the display control means is configured to be able to set an identifier for identifying itself by being connected to each of the connection units,
In order to display the specific image in a chain by each display means in the plurality of gaming machines,
The display control unit includes a random number generation unit,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the order information indicating the order in which the display control means of the game machine itself and the other game machine perform the specific processing is associated with the identifier based on the selection value selected from the random number generation means. Confirm,
While setting the order information to itself, it is configured to output the order information together with the specific control signal to each of the other display control means based on the identifier,
A gaming machine wherein the predetermined timing is set based on the order information when the specific processing is executed.

According to the means 7, the specific images are sequentially displayed on the plurality of connected gaming machines. In addition, the order of the display chain of the specific images is determined at random, and the display chain pattern of the specific images can be further diversified. The random number generating means includes, for example, a random number counter whose value is updated within a predetermined range every predetermined time.

Means 8. A game machine having display means capable of displaying various images, and display control means for controlling the display means,
By electrically and annularly connecting the display control means and the display control means of another gaming machine, a control signal can be transmitted and received between a plurality of gaming machines,
The display control means,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the specific process is executed at a predetermined timing, and a start control signal for executing the specific process is output to a display control unit of another gaming machine,
When the start control signal is input from the display control means of another gaming machine, the specific processing is executed at a predetermined timing,
The display unit is configured to display a specific image based on the execution of the specific process,
A gaming machine, wherein each of the display means in the plurality of gaming machines can display the specific image in a chain.

According to the above means 8, the display control means in the plurality of gaming machines transmit and receive control signals to each other, and jointly perform control for displaying the specific image, thereby displaying the specific image in a chain on each display means. Let it. This can increase the chances of performing the display effect in each of the gaming machines, and further diversify the start time at which the display effect is performed. As a result, more various display effects can be performed, and the interest of the player can be improved.

Means 9. In the means 8, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the display control means outputs the start control signal to display control means on both sides connected to the display control means,
A game machine characterized in that when the start control signal which has been output by itself and circulated through each of the display control means in a plurality of gaming machines is input, the circulation of the start control signal is terminated. .

According to the means 9, the display effect in which the chained display of the specific images proceeds in both directions is performed in a plurality of gaming machines, starting from the gaming machines satisfying the predetermined condition. As a result, a variety of display effects can enhance interest.

Means 10. In any one of the means 5 to 9, the display control means includes a selection means for selecting a direction in which a display chain of the specific image proceeds,
Based on the selection result of the selection means, set direction information on the traveling direction, output the direction information together with the specific control signal,
A gaming machine, wherein when the direction information is set or input, the display unit displays the specific image based on the direction information.

According to the means 10, it is possible to appropriately change the direction in which the display chain of the specific image proceeds, and to perform more various display effects.

{Means 11} In any one of the means 1, the means 2, the means 5, the means 6, the means 8 to the means 10, the display control means satisfying the predetermined condition inputs the start control signal from the display control means of the other gaming machine. In this case, the gaming machine performs a second specific process different from the specific process performed by the display control means of the other gaming machine.

According to the above means 11, when the display control means satisfying the predetermined condition receives the start control signal from the display control means of the other gaming machine, the display control means of the other gaming machine performs Performs a different second specific process. Accordingly, it is possible to notify and display to a player or the like playing a game in the gaming machine having the display control means that the predetermined condition is satisfied that the predetermined condition is satisfied in the gaming machine. As a result, this notification display becomes a new display effect, and it is possible to further improve interest.

Means 12. In any one of the means 1 to 4, the display control means may simultaneously execute the specific processing at the predetermined timing,
A gaming machine, wherein the specific image is simultaneously displayed on each of the display means.

Means 13. In any one of the means 1 to 4, the display control means executes the specific processing at random timing,
A gaming machine wherein the specific image is randomly displayed on each of the display means.

According to the means 13, the specific image is randomly displayed on the plurality of connected gaming machines. The display pattern of the specific image can be diversified. The random number generating means includes, for example, a random number counter whose value is updated within a predetermined range every predetermined time.

{Means 14} In any one of the means 1 to 10, the means 12, and the means 13, the specific processing performed by the display control means satisfying the predetermined condition is different from the specific processing performed by the display control means of the other gaming machine. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

According to the means 14, since the specific processing performed by the display control means satisfying the predetermined condition is different from the specific processing performed by the other display means, the gaming machine having the display control means satisfying the predetermined condition is provided. It is possible to notify and display to a player or the like playing a game that a predetermined condition is satisfied in the gaming machine. As a result, this notification display becomes a new display effect, and it is possible to further improve interest.

Means 15. In any one of the means 1 to 14, the display means can display an image in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed as the image,
In the gaming machine, various game states are indicated by a display mode of the identification information,
A gaming machine, wherein the specific image includes an image in which a specific display target is displayed together with the identification information.

According to the means 15, since the specific display target is displayed, the display mode of the specific image can be made more diversified, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

{Means 16} In the means 15, the specific display target is constituted by a plurality of display targets.

According to the means 16, the plurality of display targets are displayed, so that the display mode of the specific image can be further diversified.

{Means 17} In the means 15 or 16, the specific display object is displayed so as to move in a lateral direction with respect to the gaming machine.

According to the above means 17, in a plurality of gaming machines, for example, when the specific images are displayed in a chain, a visual effect as if the specific display target is moving between the plurality of gaming machines is given to the player. Can be given. As a result, the interest can be further improved.

{Means 18} In any one of the means 15 to 17, at least a part of the specific display target is displayed at the same time on each display means of the plurality of gaming machines connected adjacently. Gaming machine.

According to the means 18, it is possible to make it easier for the player to visually recognize that the specific images are displayed in a chain, for example, in association with the respective display means in the plurality of gaming machines.

Means 19. In any one of the means 1 to 18, there is provided a main control means capable of transmitting control signals relating to various processes to the display control means,
The display control means, when receiving a control signal from the main control means, determines the control signal,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the control signal is a predetermined control signal, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

Means 20. In Means 19, the main control means is capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player,
The predetermined control signal is a control signal related to information indicating that the special game state is generated,
The gaming machine, wherein the display means displays the specific image at least at a stage before the special gaming state occurs.

According to the means 20, when the special gaming state occurs in one gaming machine, the display means in each gaming machine displays the specific image. With this configuration, each player who plays a game in the plurality of connected gaming machines has the special gaming state regardless of whether the special gaming machine state occurs in the gaming machine in which the player is playing the game. Have the expectation that it may occur and concentrate on the game. As a result, not only the player of the gaming machine in which the special gaming state occurs, but also all the players who play the game in the plurality of connected gaming machines, have the expectation, and aim to improve the interest. be able to.

Means 21. A gaming machine network system in which a plurality of gaming machines are electrically connected,
Each of the gaming machines,
At least one control means for performing control related to the game,
An input / output unit that outputs a control signal from the control unit to the outside of the gaming machine, and that can input a control signal to the control unit from outside the gaming machine,
By electrically connecting the input / output means and the input / output means provided in another gaming machine,
A gaming machine network system wherein control signals can be transmitted and received between a plurality of gaming machines.

According to the means 21, the gaming machines in the network can transmit and receive control signals to and from each other via the input / output means, and can control various game effects jointly. Therefore, in comparison with the case where each gaming machine individually performs various gaming effects, it is possible to increase opportunities for various gaming effects to be performed in each gaming machine and to further diversify the start timings and the like at which various gaming effects are performed. it can. As a result, it is possible to perform more various display effects, and to improve the interest for the player.

{Means 22. In the means 21, the gaming machine network is characterized in that the plurality of gaming machines are connected in series.

{Means 23. In the means 21, the gaming machine network system is characterized in that the plurality of gaming machines are connected in a ring.

{Means 24. In the means 21, the gaming machine network system is characterized in that the plurality of gaming machines are connected in parallel via relay means connectable to the input / output means.

{Means 25. The gaming machine network system according to any one of means 21 to 24, wherein the control means includes a main control means for performing a main control of the game.

Means 26. In any one of the means 21 to 25, a light-emitting means that emits light in connection with a game is provided,
The gaming machine network system according to claim 1, wherein the control means includes a light emission control means for controlling the light emission means.

According to the means 26, the light emission control means in a plurality of gaming machines can cooperate to perform a light emitting effect in each of the gaming machines, thereby further improving the interest.

Means 27. In any one of the means 21 to 26, there is provided a sound means for emitting a sound in connection with the game,
The gaming machine network system according to claim 1, wherein said control means includes voice control means for controlling said voice means.

According to the means 27, the sound control means in a plurality of gaming machines can cooperate to perform a sound effect in each of the gaming machines, thereby further improving the interest.

Means 28. In any one of the means 21 to 27, a display means capable of displaying various images is provided,
The gaming machine network system, wherein the control means includes a display control means for controlling the display means.

According to the means 28, the display control means in a plurality of gaming machines can cooperate to perform a display effect on each display means, thereby further improving the interest.

Means 29. In the means 21, each of the gaming machines includes display means capable of displaying various images,
The control means is a display control means for controlling the display means,
Each of the display control means,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the specific process is executed at a predetermined timing, and a start control signal for executing the specific process is output to a display control unit of another gaming machine,
When the start control signal is input from the display control means of another gaming machine, the specific processing is executed at a predetermined timing,
The display means is configured to display a specific image based on the execution of the specific processing,
A gaming machine network system, wherein the specific image is displayed in a chain on the display means of each of the gaming machines.

According to the means 29, in each of the gaming machines in the gaming machine network system, by displaying the specific images in a chain, it is possible to further enhance the interest for the player.

Means 30. In the means 21, each of the gaming machines includes display means capable of displaying various images,
The control means is a display control means for controlling the display means,
Each of the display control means,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, a specific control signal is output to a display control unit of another gaming machine, and a specific process is executed at a predetermined timing.
When the specific control signal is input from the display control means of another gaming machine, the specific processing is executed at a predetermined timing,
The display means is configured to display a specific image based on the execution of the specific processing,
A gaming machine network system, wherein the specific image is displayed in a chain on the display means of each of the gaming machines.

According to the means 30, the specific images are displayed in a chain on each of the gaming machines in the gaming machine network system, so that the player's interest can be further improved.

Means 31. In the means 30, the display control means of each of the gaming machines is connected in series so that the control signal can be sequentially transferred,
Each of the display control means,
When the specific control signal is input, it is determined whether or not the display control unit that has output the specific control signal is connected to another display control unit,
When connected to the another display control means, output the specific control signal to the display control means,
If not connected to the other display means, set itself as the starting point to start the specific process first, or as the end point to start last,
In a case where the terminal itself becomes the starting point, the specific processing is started at a predetermined timing, and start control for starting the specific processing is performed on another display control means connected to the display control means. Output a signal,
When the start control signal is not the start point or the end point, the start control signal is input, the specific processing is started at a predetermined timing, and the display control means is different from the display control means that outputs the start control signal. Outputting the start control signal to the control means;
A game machine network system, characterized in that when the game device itself has reached the end point, the start control signal is input and the specific process is started at a predetermined timing.

According to the means 31, each display control means can transfer the specific control signal to another display control means by relatively simple processing based on its own judgment. Therefore, even if a plurality of gaming machines are connected in any arrangement to form a gaming machine network, the specific control signal can be transferred without any trouble and a specific image display chain can be performed.

Means 32. In the means 30, the display control means of each of the gaming machines is circularly connected so that the control signal can be transferred sequentially,
Each of the display control means,
When the specific control signal is input, to the display control means different from the display control means that output the specific control signal, and configured to output the specific control signal,
A random number generator,
If the predetermined condition is satisfied, determine the selected value selected from the random number generation means, if the selected value is a specific value, set itself as a starting point of the specific process, If the selected value is not a specific value, a calculated value obtained by subtracting or adding a predetermined value from the selected value is output together with the specific control signal,
If the calculated value is input from the display control means of another gaming machine, the calculated value is determined, and if the calculated value is a specific value, itself is set as a starting point at which the specific processing is started. When the calculated value is not a specific value, a calculated value obtained by subtracting or adding a predetermined value from the calculated value is output together with the specific control signal,
In a case where the terminal itself becomes the starting point, the specific processing is started at a predetermined timing, and start control for starting the specific processing is performed on another display control means connected to the display control means. Output a signal,
When the specific control signal which is output by itself and circulates through each display control means in a plurality of gaming machines is inputted, the circulation of the specific control signal is terminated. network.

According to the means 32, each display control means can transfer the specific control signal to another display control means by relatively simple processing based on its own judgment. Therefore, even if a plurality of gaming machines are connected in any arrangement to form a gaming machine network, the specific control signal can be transferred without any trouble and a specific image display chain can be performed. In addition, since the starting point of the display chain of the specific image is randomly selected, the display chain pattern of the specific image can be further diversified. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. The random number generating means includes, for example, a random number counter whose value is updated within a predetermined range every predetermined time.

Means 33. In the means 30, the display control means of each of the gaming machines is connected in parallel via a relay means connectable to the input / output means,
Each of the display control means,
The input / output unit is electrically connected to a plurality of connection units of the relay unit, so that an identifier for identifying itself can be set,
A random number generator,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the order information indicating the order in which the display control means of the game machine itself and the other game machine perform the specific processing is associated with the identifier based on the selection value selected from the random number generation means. Confirm,
While setting the order information to itself, outputting the order information together with the specific control signal to each of the other display control means based on the identifier,
The gaming machine network system according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined timing is set based on the order information when the specific processing is performed.

According to the means 33, each display control means can output the specific control signal to another display control means by relatively simple processing based on the identifier. Therefore, even if a plurality of gaming machines are connected in any arrangement to form a gaming machine network, the specific control signal can be output without hindrance, and the display sequence of specific images can be performed. In addition, since the starting point of the display chain of the specific image is randomly selected, the display chain pattern of the specific image can be further diversified. As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest for the player. The random number generating means includes, for example, a random number counter whose value is updated within a predetermined range every predetermined time.

{Means 34. In any one of the means 1 to 33, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, as a basic configuration of a pachinko machine, an operation handle is provided, and a game ball is fired at a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the handle, and the game ball is provided at an operation port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. A special condition advantageous to the player is required in which the change of the identification information on the display means starts as a requirement for winning, and the combination of the identification information selected together with the stop of the variation of the identification information is a specific combination. A game value is provided, and during a special game state as a special game value, a winning port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area is opened in a predetermined mode so that a game ball can be won. Valuable value (including not only a prize ball but also writing on a magnetic card) according to the winning number is given. The pachinko machine has a special game state (big hit state) that is advantageous for a player who can acquire at least a large number of game balls, and a normal game state that is disadvantageous for a player who consumes the game balls. There are different types of gaming states.

{Means 35. In any one of the means 1 to 33, the gaming machine is a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, `` display means for selecting identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information for identifying the game state according to the game state, The change of the identification information is started due to the operation of the operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the change of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. As a result, the game machine includes a game value providing means for providing a special game value advantageous to the player on condition that the combination of the identification information selected is a specific combination. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium. The gaming machine includes a special game state (big hit state) as a special game value that is advantageous to a player who can obtain at least a large number of game media such as coins and medals, and a player consuming the game medium. There are two types of gaming states, a normal gaming state, which is a disadvantageous state.

{Means 36. In any one of the means 1 to 33, the gaming machine is a slot machine provided with at least a plurality of types of display means. Among them, the basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: "Selecting the first identification information after variably displaying an identification information sequence composed of a plurality of first identification information for identifying the gaming state according to the gaming state. First display means, second display means for variably displaying and selecting at least a plurality of second identification information different from the first identification information according to a game state, and at least starting operation means (for example, operation The change of the first identification information is started due to the operation of the lever), and the change of the first identification information is caused by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. And a game value providing means for providing a special game value advantageous to the player on condition that the combination of the identification information selected as a result is a specific combination. " It made. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium. The gaming machine includes a special game state (big hit state) as a special game value that is advantageous to a player who can obtain at least a large number of game media such as coins and medals, and a player consuming the game medium. There are two types of gaming states, a normal gaming state, which is a disadvantageous state. In this slot machine, the display control performed by any one of the units 1 to 20 and the units 28 to 33 is mainly performed by the display control unit that controls the second display unit. . That is, the second display means here corresponds to any one of the means 1 to 20 and the means 28 to 33.

{Means 37. In the means 36, at least in the first display means, before the first identification information is selected in a specific combination, in the second display means, at least the second identification information is selected in a specific combination. Characterized in that the special game value is provided by being selected in the slot machine.

According to the means 37, in the first display means and the second display means, each piece of identification information is selected in a specific combination. For this reason, the content of the game can be made thicker, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

{Means 38. In any one of the means 1 to 33, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine, a display means for selecting the identification information after variably displaying an identification information string including a plurality of identification information for identifying the gaming state according to the gaming state. The change of the identification information is started by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the identification information is changed by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. And a game value providing means for providing a special game value advantageous to the player on the condition that the combination of the identification information selected as a result is a specific combination. A configuration in which a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of the change of the identification information and a large number of game balls are paid out when a special game value is given. It is a game machine "comprising. The gaming machine has a special game state (big hit state) as a special game value that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game balls, and a state disadvantageous to a player who consumes the game balls. There are two types of game states, a normal game state.

{Means 39. In any one of the means 1 to 33, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine having at least a plurality of types of display means and a slot machine. In particular, the basic configuration of the integrated gaming machine is as follows: "the first identification information string comprising a plurality of first identification information for identifying the gaming state according to the gaming state is variably displayed, and then the first identification First display means for selecting information; second display means for variably displaying and selecting at least a plurality of second identification information different from the first identification information according to a game state; The change of the first identification information is started due to the operation of the operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the first identification information is changed due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a lapse of a predetermined time. Game value providing means for providing a special game value advantageous to the player on the condition that the change of the identification information is stopped and the combination of the identification information selected as a result is a specific combination. A game ball is used as a game medium, a predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of the change of the first identification information, and a large number of game balls are paid out when a special game value is given. Gaming machine ". The gaming machine has a special game state (big hit state) as a special game value that is advantageous to a player who can acquire at least a large number of game balls, and a state disadvantageous to a player who consumes the game balls. There are two types of game states, a normal game state. In the integrated gaming machine, the display control performed by any one of the units 1 to 20 and the units 28 to 33 is mainly performed by the display control unit that controls the second display unit. Has become. That is, the second display means here corresponds to any one of the means 1 to 20 and the means 28 to 33.

{Means 40. In the means 39, at least in the first display means, before the first identification information is selected in a specific combination, in the second display means, at least the second identification information is in a specific combination. A gaming machine characterized in that the special gaming value is provided by being selected in the game machine.

According to the means 40, in the first display means and the second display means, each piece of identification information is selected in a specific combination. For this reason, the content of the game can be made thicker, and the interest for the player can be further improved.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 2, a game machine installation island S in which a plurality of pachinko machines 1 (1a to 1e) as game machines are provided in the game arcade. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of the electrical connection configuration of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e on the gaming machine installation island S according to the present embodiment. Here, it is assumed that the same type of pachinko machine 1 is arranged on the gaming machine installation island S. In the present embodiment, a gaming machine network system is formed by electrically connecting the pachinko machines 1a to 1e.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 provided at a front portion thereof. The front frame 3 is mounted on one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. On the front side of the front frame 3, a glass door frame 4 mounted on one side so as to be openable and closable, and an upper plate 5 for storing game balls B (see FIG. 3) below the glass door frame 4. And a lower plate 6 are provided. A handle 7 as an operating means is provided on the side of the lower plate 6, and the handle 7 is connected to a game ball launching device (not shown).

の 後 A game board 8 (see FIG. 3) is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame 3 (in the back of the glass door frame 4 and inside the outer frame 2). The game ball launching device enables the player to launch the game ball B toward the upper portion of the game board 8 by rotating the handle 7.

ス ピ ー カ Speakers 9 are provided inside the front frame 3 (side of the upper plate 5) to emit various sound effects as the game progresses or to notify the player of the game state or the like by voice.

As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of openings are formed in the game board 8 by being subjected to router processing, and each opening is provided with a variable winning device 10, an operation chucker 11, and display means. A variable display device 12, a through chucker 13, and the like are provided. Further, on one side of the game board 8, an inner rail 14a and an outer rail 14b for guiding the game ball B fired by the game ball launching device to the upper portion of the game board 8 are provided. In the vicinity of the lower end of the inner rail 14a, the game board 8 is formed with an out port 15 for leading out the game ball B. Most of the game balls B dropped to the lower portion of the game board 8 are guided to the ball discharge path (not shown) through the outlet 15.

The variable display device 12 includes a display unit 16 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD), and a display control board 110 (see FIG. 4) as a display control unit (described later) for performing display control on the display unit 16. For example, it is possible to display an image in which an identification symbol or the like as identification information is variably displayed.

各種 Then, various game states are derived based on the combination of the stopped and displayed identification symbols. Examples of the various game states include a jackpot state, a reach state, and a detached state. The big hit state corresponds to a special game value and a special game state in the present embodiment.

Here, the jackpot state refers to a state that is advantageous to the player that is generated based on a predetermined condition being satisfied from a normal game state (a state in which the game balls B gradually decrease) that is relatively disadvantageous to the player. Say. In the present embodiment, a plurality of identification symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific combination, so that the occurrence of a big hit state is determined (special game value is given). In addition, the identification symbol stopped and displayed when the jackpot state is derived is called a jackpot symbol.

The reach state refers to one state in the process of reaching the jackpot state (of course, sometimes does not reach the jackpot state), and a reach as a specific display mode corresponding to a stage before a plurality of identification symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific combination. Indicates a state in which the mode is established. In addition, various display effects typified by various reach effects are performed together with the variable display of the identification symbol.

{Circle around (5)} The variable prize device 10 is normally in a state where the game ball B cannot be won or hardly won, and is opened when a big hit state is reached. More specifically, based on the winning of the game ball B with respect to the operation chucker 11, the display unit 16 performs a change display of the identification symbol. Then, when the stopped identification symbols have a specific combination, a big hit state occurs, the big winning opening of the variable winning device 10 is opened to a predetermined state (specifically, opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times), and the game ball B is opened. It is configured to be in a state where it is easy to win (big hit state). As is well known, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 5 (or the lower plate 6 in some cases) based on the winning of the game ball B to the variable winning device 10, the operating chucker 11, and the like. Has become. Further, on the game board 8, a large number of nails are planted for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the falling direction of the game balls B, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are provided.

The game board 8 is provided with various switches (not shown) for detecting a game state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes according to the operation of the player. For example, there are provided an operation chucker switch for detecting that the game ball B has won the operation chucker 11, a count switch for detecting that the game ball B has won the variable winning device 10, and the like.

パ Further, various effect lamps, illumination members, and the like (not shown) for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to each part of the pachinko machine 1. The lighting state (extinguished, lit, blinking, etc.) of these effect lamps, illumination members, and the like (hereinafter, simply referred to as “lamp”) is changed according to the progress of the game.

Next, various control devices (control boards) mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of each control device. On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various kinds of main control means, a main control device (main board) 50 as a game value providing means, the display control board 110, the lamp control board 120, the sound control board 130, the launch control board 140, and the like are provided. A control board is provided. However, as described above, the display control board 110 is incorporated in the variable display device 12.

The main board 50 drives and controls the variable winning device 10, the operating chucker 11, the variable display device 12, and the like based on the detection results of the switches. The lamp control board 120 controls the lamp and the like. The voice control board 130 controls the speaker 9 and the like. The launch control board 140 controls the game ball launching device.

The main board 50 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. A predetermined control program and initial data are stored in the ROM in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program and the like. The calculation result by the CPU is temporarily stored in the RAM.

カ ウ ン タ Various counters are set on the main board 50. For example, various random number counters such as an internal random number counter for determining a jackpot state and a jackpot symbol random number counter for determining a jackpot symbol are set.

The values of the above-mentioned random number counters are updated within a predetermined range at predetermined time intervals (for example, “2 ms”). Each value of each counter is read out as a random number according to a predetermined condition, and is stored in a random number buffer corresponding to each counter. For example, when the game ball B having won the operation chucker 11 is detected by the operation chucker switch, if the value of the read internal random number counter is a specific value, the occurrence of the big hit state is determined.

The CPU, the ROM, and the RAM are connected to each other via a bus, and are also connected to the interface 50a. The interface 50a is connected to the interface 61 of the display control board 110, various switches, and the like. Therefore, a winning signal or the like can be input to the main board 50 from various switches or the like via the interface 50a. Further, the main board 50 transmits various operation commands such as control data to the display control board 110 (including other control boards), a winning device, and the like, and controls each control board and the like. However, in the present embodiment, various display controls on the display unit 16 of the variable display device 12 are mainly performed by the display control board 110 instead of the main board 50 that performs the main control.

Here, the electrical configuration of the display control board 110 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the display control board 110 performs various game states based on an interface 61 that sequentially receives commands sent from the main board 50 and a control program and various information stored in a program ROM 62. A CPU 63 for generating screen configuration information of a display image to be displayed and performing various arithmetic processing. Further, the display control board 110 is provided with a work RAM 64 for temporarily storing processing results and the like in the CPU 63, an image data ROM 65 for storing various image data, and an image data ROM 65 based on screen configuration information generated by the CPU 63. The VDP 66 includes a VDP 66 that extracts image data and generates display images in various game states based on the data and screen configuration information, and a video RAM 67 that stores the display images generated by the VDP 66. Then, the generated display image is output to the display unit (liquid crystal display) 16.

The display control board 110 also includes various counters as random number generating means, and an external input / output interface 71 as input / output means electrically connected to the CPU 63 via a bus or the like. The external input / output interface 71 is connected to the lamp control board 120 and the audio control board 130 via a bus or the like. The external input / output interface 71 has input / output ports 72a and 72b as a pair of input / output units. Each of the input / output ports 72a and 72b can transmit and receive various data. The display control board 110 is electrically connected to the display control board 110 provided in the other pachinko machine 1 via a harness or the like connected to each of the ports 72a and 72b. . Therefore, various data can be transmitted and received between the display control boards 110 of the pachinko machines 1.

Each of the counters is configured in the same manner as each of the random number counters of the main board 50. Each value of each counter is read out as a random number according to a predetermined condition and stored in a random number buffer in the work RAM 64 corresponding to each counter. It has become. As the counter, for example, an effect random number counter for determining a display effect pattern is set.

Under the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 2, the plurality of pachinko machines 1 (1a to 1e) installed on the gaming machine installation island S are connected to the external input / output interfaces 71 of the display control board 110 (110a to 110e). (Input / output ports 72a, 72b) are connected in series. In FIG. 2, the input / output port 72a of each external input / output interface 71 is connected to the input / output port 72b of another pachinko machine 1. However, in the present embodiment, the pachinko machines 1a and 1e at both ends are respectively connected only to the pachinko machines 1b and 1d on one side.

Here, the basic operation of each of the pachinko machines 1, that is, the pachinko machines 1a to 1e which are electrically connected and formed as a group will be described. In any of the plurality of pachinko machines 1a to 1e, when the main board 50 detects that the game ball B has won the operation chucker 11 based on the detection signal from the operation chucker switch, each of the random number buffers stored in each random number buffer is detected. A symbol change command based on each value of the counter is output to the display control board 110. At the same time, the main board 50 outputs various commands corresponding to the symbol change command to various control boards (display control board 110, lamp control board 120, voice control board 130, etc.). Then, on the display control board 110 or the like that receives the command, control corresponding to each command is performed.

When the display control board 110 receives a group of commands related to symbol change (a group of data sent in one symbol change), the display control board 110 sequentially generates display images in which the identification symbols change and displays them on the display unit 16. Thereafter, the main board 50 outputs a confirmation command to the display control board 110 at a predetermined timing. Upon receiving the confirmation command, the display control board 110 stops displaying the identification symbol corresponding to the symbol information when the variation based on the time information of the symbol variation command is completed. For example, when the jackpot state occurs, a command including the symbol information of the jackpot symbol determined by the internal symbol counter is transmitted at the final stage of the reach effect. Based on this, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 16.

Also, the CPU 63 executes a change display process of the identification symbol and the like, and appropriately executes a display effect process such as various reach patterns, slip change, re-change, big hit notice, reach notice or reach transition. Here, the “notification” may be any indication as long as it is possible to indicate that the predetermined game state is likely to occur by the effect, or the effect that the effect affects the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state. Therefore, there is no problem even if the predetermined gaming state does not occur. Further, the lamp control board 120 and the voice control board 130 also perform a lamp effect, a sound effect, and the like so as to synchronize with the display control of the display control substrate 110.

The CPU 63 determines what kind of display effect processing is to be performed by referring to a predetermined table based on the received command or based on a value read from the effect random number counter or the like, and executes the processing at a predetermined timing. . For example, when the received command includes information indicating that this time is a big hit (when a predetermined condition is satisfied), the CPU 63 executes a big hit announcement effect as specific processing. However, in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1a (see FIG. 2) is configured not only to the pachinko machine 1 in which the jackpot state occurs but also to another pachinko machine 1 connected to the pachinko machine 1. The jackpot announcement effect is performed on each display unit 16 in the order from to the pachinko machine 1e.

To describe in detail with reference to FIGS. 2 and 4, for example, in the case of a large hit state in the pachinko machine 1 c, based on a command from the main board 50, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110 c of the pachinko machine 1 c Execute the jackpot notice setting process. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in step S1, the CPU 63 causes the work RAM 64 to store execution information indicating that a jackpot announcement effect is to be performed at a predetermined timing. In step S2, the CPU 63 determines whether the input / output ports 72a, 72b of the external input / output interface 71 are connected to another display control board 110. When the CPU 63 confirms that the connection is established, in step S3, via the external input / output interface 71, the specific control signal (for the purpose of performing the jackpot announcement effect on the display control boards 110b and 110d of the pachinko machines 1b and 1d on both sides). Hereinafter, this command is referred to as a notice command). The announcement command includes an effect pattern of a jackpot announcement effect, time information on the execution timing, and the like.

(4) Upon receiving the notice command, the CPU 63 of each of the display control boards 110b and 110d executes a jackpot notice setting process as in the case of the display control board 110a. That is, each CPU 63 stores this command in each work RAM 64. Each CPU 63 determines whether the input / output port 72a (or the input / output port 72b) on the side opposite to the side receiving the command is connected to another display control board 110. When each of the CPUs 63 confirms that they are connected, the CPU 63 transfers the command to the display control boards 110a and 110e, respectively.

Similarly, upon receiving the notice command, the CPU 63 of each of the display control boards 110a and 110e executes a jackpot notice setting process in the same manner as the display control board 110a. That is, each CPU 63 stores the command in each work RAM 64. Each CPU 63 determines whether the input / output port 72a (or input / output port 72b) on the side opposite to the side receiving the command is connected to another display control board 110. Then, the CPU 63 confirms that it is not connected to the opposite side, and stops transferring the command. At this time, each CPU 63 determines which of the input / output ports 72a and 72b is not connected in step S4 of FIG. Then, in step S5, when the input / output port 72a is not connected, each CPU 63 sets information to the effect that the CPU 63 itself becomes the starting point of the jackpot announcement effect in the work RAM 64. In addition, when the input / output port 72b is not connected, each CPU 63 sets information indicating that it is the end point of the jackpot announcement effect in the work RAM 64. That is, in the present embodiment, the display control board 110a is the starting point of the jackpot announcement effect, and the display control board 110e is the end point of the jackpot announcement effect.

大 Then, a jackpot announcement effect is performed on each display unit 16 in order from the pachinko machine 1a to the pachinko machine 1e. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110a executes a jackpot notice start process at a predetermined timing based on time information included in the notice command. In step T1, the CPU 63 starts a jackpot announcement effect. At the same time, a related control signal for executing the jackpot announcement effect is transmitted to the lamp control board 120 and the voice control board 130. As a result, the lamp control board 120 and the voice control board 130 drive the lamp, the speaker 9 and the like, respectively, and perform a jackpot announcement effect as related processing by light or sound. In step T2, the CPU 63 transmits a start control signal (hereinafter, referred to as an execution command) for notifying the start of execution to the display control board 110b.

Then, similarly to the display control board 110a, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110b that has received the execution command starts the jackpot announcement effect after a predetermined time has elapsed, and transmits the execution command to the display control board 110c. Similarly, the execution command is transmitted in the order of the display control board 110c, the display control board 110d, and the display control board 110e, and the jackpot announcement effect is executed on each of the display control boards 110c to 110e. However, since the display control board 110e is set to be the end point of the jackpot announcement effect, the display control board 110e does not transmit the execution command to the other display control boards 110 and ends the jackpot announcement effect. In addition, in each of the pachinko machines 1b to 1e, as in the case of the pachinko machine 1a, a big hit announcement effect of light and sound by a lamp, a speaker 9, and the like is performed.

In the present embodiment, the CPU 63 of each of the display control boards 110a to 110e executes the program related to the jackpot announcement effect with priority over other programs. Therefore, in each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e, whether or not the identification symbol is fluctuating, whether or not the identification symbol is being stopped and displayed, whether or not a big hit is being produced, or whether the game is not performed and the display unit 16 is not played. , Regardless of whether or not a demonstration display is performed, a jackpot announcement effect is performed.

Next, various display modes on the display unit 16 will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of symbol display areas (upper symbol display area K1, middle symbol display area K2, and lower symbol display area K3) are set on display section 16 as variable areas. In the symbol display areas K1 to K3, a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed. However, each of the symbol display areas K1 to K3 is virtual, and the areas may be changed as appropriate.

に お い て In each of the symbol display areas K1 to K3, a plurality of identification symbols are variably displayed so as to scroll from right to left. There are a plurality of types of identification symbols, each of which is composed of numbers "0" to "9". After a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the change, the identification symbols variably displayed in the symbol display areas K1 to K3 are stopped and displayed. The change display of the identification symbol is stopped in the order of the left symbol display region K1, the right symbol display region K3, and the middle symbol display region K2. When the identification symbol is stopped and displayed, or in the process of being stopped and displayed, the display unit 16 indicates the various game states as described above based on a combination of the identification symbols to be stopped and displayed. Will be.

Now, as the above-mentioned jackpot announcement effect, a display effect in which a fish school G as a specific display object in which a plurality of fish to be displayed are gathered crosses the display unit 16 from right to left on each display unit 16 is performed. Note that the image including the school of fish G corresponds to the specific image in the present embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, a school of fish G appears from the right end of the display unit 16. Then, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the vehicle passes the left end of the display unit 16. Here, the school of fish G appears on the near side of the identification symbol so as to cover the identification symbol. This makes it impossible to visually recognize the identification symbol once, and makes it difficult for the player to predict the subsequent development of the effect contents. Therefore, in each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e, whether or not the identification symbol is fluctuating, whether or not the identification symbol is being stopped and displayed, whether or not a big hit is being produced, or whether the game is not performed and the display unit 16 is not played. , Regardless of whether or not the demonstration display is performed, the jackpot notice effect performed in association with each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e can be made uncomfortable, and the effect can be further enhanced.

Next, the relevance of the jackpot notice effect of each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e will be described with reference to FIGS. In FIGS. 10 and 11, the pachinko machine 1a is shown on the right side, and the pachinko machine 1e is shown on the left side. As shown in FIG. 10A, first, as described above, the school of fish G appears from the right end of the display unit 16a of the pachinko machine 1a. Then, the school of fish G moves and disappears to the left end of the display unit 16a. To match the timing, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the school of fish G appears from the right end of the display unit 16b of the pachinko machine 1b, and the school of fish G moves to the left. You. Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C, the fish school G sequentially moves in a chain on the display units 16c to 16e in the order of the pachinko machine 1c, the pachinko machine 1d, and the pachinko machine 1e. Is displayed as follows.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the pachinko machines 1a to 1e are configured to transmit and receive control signals to and from each other via the external input / output interface 71. That is, each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e performs a game effect related to each other by jointly controlling various game effects. Therefore, as compared with the case where each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e individually performs various game machine effects, various game effects are performed more evenly in each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e, and the bias of game effects among the respective pachinko machines 1a to 1e. Can be reduced. Further, in each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e, the chances of performing various game effects can be increased, and the timing at which the display effects are performed can be further diversified. As a result, the game effects can be made more versatile as a whole of the gaming machine installation island S, and the interest of the player can be improved. Furthermore, when the jackpot announcement effect as described above is performed, the player playing the game in each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e determines whether or not the jackpot state occurs in the pachinko machines 1a to 1e in which the player is playing. Regardless, he has the expectation that a jackpot may occur and concentrates on the game. In this manner, not only the player of the pachinko machine 1 in which the jackpot state occurs but also all the players who play the game on the gaming machine installation island S have the above-mentioned feeling of expectation and aim to improve interest. be able to.

[Second embodiment]
Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 4, FIG. 12 to FIG. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a part of the electrical connection configuration of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e on the gaming machine installation island S according to the present embodiment. However, description of the same components as those in the first embodiment is omitted. In the present embodiment, a gaming machine network system is formed by electrically connecting the pachinko machines 1a to 1e.

In the present embodiment, in addition to the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 1a and the pachinko machine 1e are electrically connected by connecting the input / output port 72a of the pachinko machine 1a and the input / output port 72b of the pachinko machine 1e. Connected. Therefore, the pachinko machines 1a to 1e are connected in a loop (annular). In addition, a starting point counter as random number generating means for determining a starting point of the jackpot announcement effect is set on each of the display control boards 110a to 110e. The value of the starting point counter is updated within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”), and a value from “0” to “4” is read as a random number.

The operation of each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e when the jackpot announcement effect is performed as the specific process with the above configuration will be described. For example, when the jackpot state occurs in the pachinko machine 1c (when the predetermined condition is satisfied), based on a command from the main board 50, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110c sets the jackpot notice setting as shown in FIG. Execute the process. The CPU 63 causes the work RAM 64 to store execution information indicating that a jackpot announcement effect is to be performed at a predetermined timing in step R1. At the same time, in step R2, the CPU 63 reads a counter value as a selected value from the starting point counter, and determines whether the counter value is “0” as a specific value. Here, if the counter value is “0”, the CPU 63 sets itself as a starting point and stores this information in the work RAM 64 in step R3. If the counter value is not “0”, the CPU 63 subtracts “1” from the counter value in step R 4, and stores this value in the work RAM 64. Here, a configuration may be adopted in which a predetermined value is added to the counter value to set the value as a starting point when a specific value is obtained.

Then, in step R5, the CPU 63 transmits, via the external input / output interface 71, a specific control signal (hereinafter, referred to as a notice command) for performing a jackpot notice effect to the display control board 110d of the pachinko machine 1d. The announcement command includes an effect pattern of a jackpot announcement effect, time information on the execution timing, and the like. Also, the subtracted counter value is transmitted together with this command.

ＣＰＵ Upon receiving the notice command, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110d executes a jackpot notice setting process as in the case of the display control board 110c. That is, the CPU 63 stores the notice command in each work RAM 64. At the same time, the CPU 63 determines whether or not the subtracted counter value is “0”. Here, when the counter value is “0”, the CPU 63 sets itself as a starting point, and stores this information in the work RAM 64. If the counter value is not “0”, the CPU 63 subtracts “1” from the counter value and stores this value in the work RAM 64. Then, similarly to the display control board 110c, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110d transmits the notice command and the subtracted counter value to the display control board 110e.

コ マ ン ド Thus, the commands are transferred in the order of the display control board 110e, the display control board 110a, the display control board 110b, and the display control board 110c. When the counter value or the decremented counter value becomes “0”, thereafter, only the advance notice command is transmitted. Then, when the CPU 63 of the display control board 110c receives this command again, the transfer relay of this command is ended there. If the subtraction value is not “0” at this time, the CPU 63 sets itself as a starting point.

{Circle around (1)}, the jackpot announcement effect is performed on each display unit 16 so as to sequentially circulate from the pachinko machine 1 serving as the starting point, for example, the pachinko machine 1c. More specifically, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110c starts a jackpot announcement effect at a predetermined timing based on the time information included in the announcement command. At the same time, the CPU 63 transmits a start control signal (hereinafter, referred to as an execution command) for notifying the start of execution to the display control board 110d.

Then, upon receiving the execution command, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110d starts the jackpot announcement effect after a predetermined time has elapsed, and transmits the execution command to the display control board 110e. Similarly, an execution command is transmitted in the order of the display control board 110a, the display control board 110b, and the display control board 110c, and the jackpot notice effect is executed by each of the display control boards 110a and 110b. However, since the display control board 110c is the starting point of the jackpot announcement effect, the display control board 110c does not perform the jackpot announcement effect again, and ends the circulation of the jackpot announcement effect.

Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and (b) and FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (c), the display units 16a to 16e of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e have the display units 16c to 15b. , The school of fish G is displayed in a chain.

In addition, not only the jackpot announcement effect by each of the display control boards 110a to 110e, but also the jackpot announcement effect by light and sound is performed by the lamp control board 120 and the voice control board 130 as in the first embodiment. It may be.

According to the present embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained. Further, by connecting the pachinko machines 1a to 1e in a ring shape, control signals can be circulated. This makes it possible to more easily determine the starting point of the jackpot announcement effect, control the circulation of the effect, and the like.

[Third Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 4, FIG. 16 and FIG. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a part of the electrical connection configuration of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e on the gaming machine installation island S. However, description of the same components as those of the first or second embodiment will be omitted. In the present embodiment, a gaming machine network system is formed by electrically connecting the pachinko machines 1a to 1e.

In the present embodiment, only one input / output port 72a is provided on the external input / output interface of the display control boards 110a to 110e, and the input / output port 72a is connected to the game machine installation island S via a harness or the like. Are connected to respective ports 74a to 74e as connection portions of a relay device 74 as a predetermined relay means provided in the communication device. The ports 74a to 74e are connected to each other inside the relay device 74. Therefore, the display control boards 110a to 110e of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e are electrically connected to each other via the relay device 74, and various data can be transmitted and received between the display control boards 110a to 110e. It is possible.

Also, when the display control boards 110a to 110e are connected to the relay device 74 (ports 74a to 74e), the display control boards 110a to 110e use the port numbers of the ports 74a to 74e as their own identifiers, respectively, and use Set within. Further, a starting point counter as random number generating means for determining a starting point of the jackpot announcement effect is set in the counter of each of the display control boards 110a to 110e.

The operation of each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e when the jackpot announcement effect is performed as the specific process with the above configuration will be described. For example, when the jackpot state occurs in the pachinko machine 1c (when the predetermined condition is satisfied), the CPU 63 of the display control board 110c sets the jackpot notice as shown in FIG. Execute the process. The CPU 63 causes the work RAM 64 to store execution information indicating that a jackpot announcement effect is to be performed at a predetermined timing in step Q1. At the same time, the CPU 63 reads a counter value as a selected value from the starting point counter. In step Q2, the CPU 63 selects an identifier (port number) of the display control board 110 that is a starting point of the jackpot announcement effect based on the counter value. For example, when the value of the starting point counter is set in the range of “0” to “4”, when “0” is read as the counter value, the port number of the display control board 110a is selected, When "4" is read, the port number of the display control board 110e is selected. In step Q3, the CPU 63 determines the order of the display control boards 110 on which the jackpot announcement effect is executed, based on the identifier of the display control board 110 serving as the starting point. For example, when the display control board 110a is set as the starting point, the next display control board 110b is determined as the display control board 110 that performs the second jackpot announcement effect based on the port number of the display control board 110a. Similarly, the order of the display control boards 110 is determined such that the display control board 110c is third, the display control board 110d is fourth, and the display control board 110e is fifth.

Then, in step Q4, the CPU 63 of the display control board 110c transmits, via the relay device 74, a specific control signal (hereinafter referred to as a notice command) for performing a jackpot notice effect to each of the display control boards 110a, 110b, 110d, and 110e. ) And order information indicating the order in which the jackpot announcement effect is executed is transmitted to each of the display control boards 110a, 110b, 110d, and 110e.

When the CPU 63 of each of the display control boards 110a, 110b, 110d, and 110e receives the notice command and the order information, the CPU 63 stores the command and the like in each work RAM 64. The order information includes time information and the like regarding the timing of executing the jackpot announcement effect.

The CPU 63 of each of the display control boards 110a to 110e starts a jackpot announcement effect on each display unit 16 at a predetermined timing based on the order information. Note that there is a time difference in the effect start timing set by the order information, and the jackpot announcement effect is performed on each display unit 16 in order from the pachinko machine 1 serving as a starting point, for example, the pachinko machine 1a to the pachinko machine 1e. Therefore, on each of the display units 16a to 16e, the school of fish G is sequentially displayed in the order shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b) and FIGS. 11 (a) to 11 (c). Along with the display effect, a big hit announcement effect of light or sound by a lamp, a speaker 9 or the like is performed.

According to the present embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained. Further, since the pachinko machines 1a to 1e are connected via the relay device 74, the connection configuration can be further simplified than when the pachinko machines 1a to 1e are directly connected. Further, since it is not necessary to transfer various control signals via each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e, it is possible to more easily control various game effects performed in association with each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e.

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

(A) In each of the above embodiments, the external input / output interface 71 is incorporated in the display control board 110. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other controls such as the main board 50, the lamp control board 120, and the audio control board 130 may be used. It may be configured to be incorporated in a substrate. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, an external input / output interface 75 may be provided independently of each control board. The external input / output interface 75 includes a pair of ports, but may have a configuration including only one port.

(B) In the second embodiment, when the big hit state occurs, the display control board 110 executes the big hit announcement effect at a predetermined timing without setting the execution information, When a start control signal for executing a jackpot announcement effect is output to the display control board 110 of the pachinko machine 1 and the start control signal is input from the display control board 110 of another pachinko machine 1, a predetermined The jackpot announcement effect may be executed at the timing of (1). In this way, the jackpot announcement effect can be performed in a chain of pachinko machines 1 without performing the jackpot announcement setting process for setting the execution information. As a result, the control procedure can be simplified.

In addition, when the jackpot state occurs, the display control board 110 outputs the start control signal to the two adjacent display control boards 110 connected to the display control board 110, and outputs itself, and When the start control signal that has circulated through each display control board 110 in the plurality of pachinko machines 1 is input, the circulation of the start control signal is terminated, and the pachinko machine 1 in which the big hit state occurs is used as a starting point. The display effect in which the chain display of the jackpot notice effect proceeds in both directions may be performed in the plurality of pachinko machines 1.

(C) In the above embodiment, the traveling direction of the display chain of the jackpot announcement effect (the traveling direction of the fish school G) is constant. The present invention is not limited to this. The display control board 110 includes a selection unit, such as a random number counter, for selecting a direction in which the display chain of the jackpot announcement effect proceeds, and sets direction information on the traveling direction based on a selection result of the selection unit. Then, when the direction information is output together with the specific control signal and the direction information is set or input, based on the direction information, the school of fish G facing in different directions as shown in FIG. May be displayed. By doing so, more diverse display effects can be performed.

(D) In each of the above embodiments, the fish school G is displayed in a chain on each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e. The present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 20, the fish school G may be simultaneously displayed in each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e. In addition, in each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e, it may be displayed at random timing that is not chained. In addition, the display sequence of the jackpot announcement effect may be intermittent, that is, the effect may be performed in the next pachinko machine 1 after each effect is completed in each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e.

(E) In each of the above embodiments, the jackpot announcement effect is configured to be performed in all the connected pachinko machines 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is performed in a chain in some of the pachinko machines 1. It may be made to be performed.

(F) In each of the above-described embodiments, the jackpot announcement effect is performed once each in each of the pachinko machines 1a to 1e. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. It may be repeated a plurality of times so as to circulate through 1a to 1e.

(G) When the pachinko machine 1 in which the jackpot state occurs receives the start control signal, it performs a jackpot announcement effect as a second specific process different from the jackpot announcement effect performed by the other pachinko machines 1. It may be. For example, when the school of fish G moves in a chain from another pachinko machine 1 as described above and performs itself, a display effect in which the school of fish G is directed toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 is performed. It may be performed. In this way, the occurrence of the big hit state in the pachinko machine 1 can be notified to a player or the like playing the game in the pachinko machine 1 in which the big hit state occurs. As a result, this notification effect becomes a new effect, and it is possible to further improve the interest.

(H) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, a pachinko machine that enters a special game state as a necessary condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after a jackpot symbol is displayed, a pachinko machine to which added value such as a probable change mode or a time saving mode is provided, and the like. You may. In addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention can be implemented as various game machines such as a sparrow ball, a slot machine, and a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined.

The basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: `` It is provided with a reel as a display means for selecting an identification symbol after variably displaying an identification symbol row composed of a plurality of identification symbols, and a player hits a start lever as a starting operation means, The identification symbol fluctuates due to the rotation of the reel, and the player stops the reel by pressing a stop button as a stop operation means or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the identification symbol selected as a result is A gaming machine having a game value providing means for providing a jackpot state as a special game value (special game state) advantageous to the player on condition that the specific identification symbol is a necessary condition. In this case, coins and medals are typical examples of the game medium.

Further, as a basic configuration of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a reel as display means for selecting an identification symbol after variably displaying an identification symbol column including a plurality of identification symbols is provided. Hits the start lever as a starting operation means, the identification symbol fluctuates due to rotation of the reel, and the player presses a stop button as a stopping operation means, or when a predetermined time elapses, Is stopped, and a game value giving means for giving a jackpot state as a special game value (special game state) advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification symbol selected as a result is a specific identification symbol, In addition to using game balls as game media, a certain number of game balls are required at the start of changing the identification symbol, The gaming machine "in which a is configured such that a number of game balls are paid out Te.

Further, in the above-mentioned slot machine, a gaming machine or the like in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, apart from a display means for variably displaying an identification symbol row including a plurality of identification symbols, a plurality of third symbols different from at least the identification symbols are provided. Second display means for variably displaying and selecting the 2 identification symbols according to the game state is provided, and when performing various display controls in the above-described embodiment, the second display means may be used. Good. Further, at least before the identification symbol is selected in a specific combination, the second display means selects at least the second identification symbol in a specific combination, thereby providing a special game value (special game value). The assignment of the jackpot state as (state) may be determined.

It is a perspective view showing the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a block diagram showing a part of electrical connection composition of a plurality of pachinko machines in a 1st embodiment. It is a partial front view showing a game board in one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a main board, a display control board, and the like. It is a flow chart figure for explaining big hit notice setting processing in a 1st embodiment. It is a flow chart figure for explaining big hit notice start processing. It is a figure showing an example of a normal change mode of an identification symbol in a display. It is a figure showing an example of a display mode when a school of fish appears. (A), (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display mode which a school of fish moves. (A), (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the school of fish displayed so that several pachinko machines may move in the game machine installation island. (A)-(c) is a figure showing an example of a display mode of a school of fish displayed so that a plurality of pachinko machines may move on a game machine installation island. It is a block diagram showing a part of electrical connection composition of a plurality of pachinko machines in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flow chart figure for explaining big hit notice setting processing in a 2nd embodiment. (A), (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the school of fish displayed so that several pachinko machines may move in the game machine installation island. (A)-(c) is a figure showing an example of a display mode of a school of fish displayed so that a plurality of pachinko machines may move on a game machine installation island. It is a block diagram showing a part of electrical connection composition of a plurality of pachinko machines in a 3rd embodiment. It is a flow chart figure for explaining big hit notice setting processing in a 3rd embodiment. FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a main board, a display control board, and the like according to another embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode when a school of fish appears in another embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of a display mode of a school of fish displayed simultaneously in a plurality of pachinko machines of a game machine installation island.

Explanation of reference numerals

1 (1a to 1e): Pachinko machine as a game machine, 8: Game board, 9: Speaker, 12: Variable display device as display means, 16 (16a to 16e): Display unit (liquid crystal display), 50: Game Value providing means, main board as main control means, 71: external input / output interface, 72a, 72b: input / output ports, 74: relay device as relay means, 110 (110a to 110e): display control as display control means Board, 120: Lamp control board, 130: Voice control board, G: Fish school as a specific display target, S: Game machine installation island.

Claims (3)

A game machine having display means capable of displaying various images, and display control means for controlling the display means,
By electrically connecting the display control means and the display control means of another gaming machine, a control signal can be transmitted and received between a plurality of gaming machines,
The display control means,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the specific process is executed at a predetermined timing, and a start control signal for executing the specific process is output to a display control unit of another gaming machine,
When the start control signal is input from the display control means of another gaming machine, the specific processing is executed at a predetermined timing,
The gaming machine, wherein the display unit displays a specific image based on the execution of the specific process. By the display control means simultaneously executing the specific processing at the predetermined timing,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific image is simultaneously displayed on each of the display units. The display means can display an image in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed as the image,
In the gaming machine, various game states are indicated by a display mode of the identification information,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific image includes an image in which a specific display target is displayed together with the identification information.

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