JP2004097356A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can enhance game potentialities with further enhanced fun on the display by overlapping identification information. <P>SOLUTION: An overlap display control means having a display control means makes the overlap identification information obtained by overlapping a plurality of pieces of identification information appear in a specified area in the execution process of display games, a target area control means indicates the target areas as the destinations of the identification information so as to allow the altering of the size thereof and an overlap display control means moves a part or the whole of the identification information contained in the overlap identifying information to the target areas. For example, after the formation of the ready-to-win state, the overlap identification information having three pieces of identification information '7', '9' and '4'overlapped on each other appears in the specified area at the center of the variable display device, and furthermore, the target areas of varied sizes, allowing the housing of one, two or more of the identification information thereinto to appear on the perimeter of the specified area. Thereafter, these pieces of identification information move to the respective target areas, and when a special stop result pattern such as '777' lines up on a line, a special game state is formed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and display control means for controlling display of the variable display device, and variably displays the identification information on the variable display device based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition. When the display game in which the variable display is stopped and the plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed is executed, and the display mode of the execution result of the display game becomes a special stop result mode which is a combination of predetermined identification information, The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state in which a predetermined gaming value can be given to a player.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A pachinko machine called a fever machine has been generally known as a game machine of this type. In the fever machine, when a ball hitting a game area formed on a game board wins a starting port, identification information of various symbols and the like is variably displayed on a variable display device such as a liquid crystal screen by scrolling or the like for a predetermined time. The display game in which the variable display stops after the elapse of the time is executed. Then, when the display result when the variable display is stopped is a special stop result mode composed of a combination of specific identification information such as “333”, a special prize (so-called fever) is generated, and the special winning opening is limited to a predetermined number of times. It is repeatedly opened and closed, and a state in which a game value can be given to the player is formed.
[0003]
Also, in order to enhance the display fun, after the identification information is folded and appears in a plurality, the number of identification information included in the identification information gradually decreases, and the success or failure of the special prize is determined based on the last remaining identification information. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-165972
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional gaming machines described above, the variable display on the variable display device is a display content in which a plurality of types of identification information independent of each other simply scroll in a fixed direction, and is monotonous and lacks in interest and novelty. The whole game tended to be rut. In addition, even if a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a folded manner, only the remaining pieces of the plurality of folded pieces of identification information that are not erased are related to the success or failure of the special prize. Only a part of the identification information was effectively used to enhance the interest of the game.
[0006]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the related art, and provides a gaming machine capable of increasing amusement on a display and enhancing amusement by superimposing identification information. The purpose is.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The gist of the present invention to achieve this object lies in the inventions in the following items.
[1] A variable display device (310) capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and display control means (100, 300) for controlling display of the variable display device (310), based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition After the display information is variably displayed on the variable display device (310), the variable display is stopped and a display game for stopping and displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information is executed. In the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state in which a predetermined gaming value can be given to a player when a special stop result mode that is a combination of
The display control means (100, 300) includes superimposed display control means (100, 300) for displaying superimposed identification information (1500) on which a plurality of pieces of identification information are superimposed, and target area control means,
The superimposed display control means (100, 300) causes the superimposed identification information (1500) to appear in a specific area (315) in the display game, and then performs a part or all of the superimposed identification information (1500). A movement control for moving the identification information to another area,
The target area control means displays a target area (1601 to 1603) as a destination of the identification information so that its size can be changed.
A gaming machine characterized by that:
[0008]
[2] The superimposed display control means (100, 300) changes the movement mode of the identification information according to the size of the target area (1601-1603).
The gaming machine according to [1], wherein:
[0009]
[3] The target area control means can change the appearance timing of the target areas (1601 to 1603).
The gaming machine according to [1], wherein:
[0010]
[4] The target area control means displays the target areas (1601 to 1603) before the movement of the identification information by the superimposed display control means (100, 300) starts.
The gaming machine according to [1], wherein:
[0011]
[5] The target area control means determines the size of the target area (1601 to 1603) when it appears.
The gaming machine according to [1], wherein:
[0012]
[6] The target area control means can change the size of the target area (1601-1603) after it appears.
The gaming machine according to [1], wherein:
[0013]
[7] The target area control means determines the size of the target area (1601 to 1603) before the movement of the identification information starts.
The gaming machine according to [1], wherein:
[0014]
[8] The target area control means can change the size of the target area (1601 to 1603) during the movement of the identification information.
The gaming machine according to [1], wherein:
[0015]
[9] The superimposed display control means (100, 300) moves the number of pieces of identification information according to the size to the target area (1601 to 1603).
The gaming machine according to [1], wherein:
[0016]
[10] The superimposed display control means (100, 300) moves the identification information to the target area (1601 to 1603) up to a number corresponding to the size thereof.
The gaming machine according to [1], wherein:
[0017]
[11] The superimposed display control means (100, 300) multiplies the identification information to a number corresponding to the size of the destination area (1601-1603) at the destination.
The gaming machine according to [1], wherein:
[0018]
[12] The superimposed display control means (100, 300) causes superimposed identification information (1500) including the same identification information as the identification information constituting an advantageous reach mode for the player to appear.
The gaming machine according to [1], wherein:
[0019]
[13] After the identification information included in the superimposition identification information (1500) moves, variable display is performed only in the area where the special stop result mode can be established.
The gaming machine according to [1], wherein:
[0020]
[14] The identification information included in the superimposed identification information (1500) changes to another identification information in the target area (1601 to 1603).
The gaming machine according to [1], wherein:
[0021]
[15] The superimposition display control means (100, 300) causes the superimposition identification information (1500) to appear based on satisfaction of a predetermined appearance condition.
The gaming machine according to [1], wherein:
[0022]
[16] The appearance condition is that an advantageous reach mode for the player is formed in the course of the display game.
The gaming machine according to [15], wherein:
[0023]
[17] The superimposed display control means (100, 300) causes the superimposed identification information (1500) to appear according to the value of the result of the display game.
The gaming machine according to [1], wherein:
[0024]
The present invention operates as follows.
The superimposed display control means (100, 300) included in the display control means (100, 300) causes superimposed identification information (1500) on which a plurality of pieces of identification information are superimposed to appear in a specific area (315) during the execution of a display game. . The target area control means of the display control means (100, 300) can change the size of the target area (1601 to 1603) to which each identification information included in the superimposed identification information (1500) is to be moved. indicate. The superimposed display control means (100, 300) performs movement control for moving part or all of the identification information included in the superimposed identification information (1500) that has appeared to the target area (1601-1603).
[0025]
For example, it is assumed that a display game is developed on a variable display device (310) in which display areas for identification information are arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix. At this time, superimposed identification information (1500) in which three pieces of identification information “7”, “9”, and “4” overlap each other appears in a specific area (315) in the center of the matrix. Further, target areas (1601 to 1603) to which the identification information included in the superimposed identification information (1500) is moved are displayed around the specific area (315). The size of the target area (1601 to 1603) can be changed so that it is large enough to accommodate one piece of identification information or large enough to accommodate two or more pieces of identification information. . The superimposed display control means (100, 300) moves the identification information included in the superimposed identification information (1500) appearing in the specific area (315) to surrounding target areas (1601 to 1603). If the formation of the special stop result mode such as “777” is aligned on any of the vertical, horizontal, or diagonal lines of the matrix, a special game state is formed.
[0026]
The movement control of the identification information may be to move all of the identification information included in the superimposed identification information (1500) to the target area (1601 to 1603), or a part included in the superimposed identification information (1500). May be left in the specific area (315). Further, the location of the specific area may be fixedly determined, or may be changed according to the appearance state of the reach.
[0027]
In this way, some or all of the identification information included in the superimposed identification information (1500) appearing in the specific area (315) moves to the target area (1601 to 1603), and the target area (1601 to 1603) Since the size is displayed so as to be changeable, the content of the game is novel and varied, giving the player a fresh and interesting display, thereby exhibiting a high level of gaming.
[0028]
In particular, in the case where the movement mode of the identification information is variously changed in accordance with the size of the target area (1601 to 1603), the player is also interested in the size of the target area (1601 to 1603). As a result, the interest of the game can be further enhanced.
[0029]
As one of the movement modes, the superimposed display control means (100, 300) moves the number of pieces of identification information according to the size of the target area (1601-1603). For example, if the target area (1601 to 1603) has the size of one piece of identification information, one piece of identification information is moved toward the target area (1601 to 1603), and the target area (1601 to 1603) becomes If the size is two, two pieces of identification information are moved toward the target area (1601 to 1603). In the case where a plurality of movements are made, a special prize is established not only on which identification information moves in the target area (1601 to 1603) but also on which part of the target area stops which identification information. Because it depends, it is possible to develop a more varied game.
[0030]
In the case where the identification information is moved to the target area (1601 to 1603) with the number corresponding to the size as an upper limit, for example, even if the target area (1601 to 1603) having the size of two pieces of identification information appears, In some cases, only one piece of identification information moves to the target area (1601 to 1603), and the game content is further diversified.
[0031]
In the case where the identification information is multiplied to the number corresponding to the size of the destination area (1601 to 1603) at the destination, for example, one identification moved to the target area (1601 to 1603) having the size of two pieces of identification information. The information multiplies in two in the destination area (1601 to 1603) of the destination. This gives the player an impression that the possibility of winning the special prize has increased due to the appearance of the target areas (1601 to 1603) having a plurality of sizes, and can give a great sense of expectation.
[0032]
It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the target area (1601 to 1603) can be multiplied to a number corresponding to the size of the target area, or only the possibility of multiplication is provided. You may. Furthermore, the target area (1601 to 1603) may be propagated with the size as an upper limit. For example, when the target area (1601 to 1603) has the size of three pieces of identification information, when the identification information moved to the target area (1601 to 1603) remains one, and when the target area (1601 to 1603) grows to two pieces Then, a case may occur in which the game grows up to the upper limit of three, and the game content is further diversified.
[0033]
Further, in the configuration in which the appearance timing of the target areas (1601 to 1603) can be changed, the player is interested in when the target areas (1601 to 1603) appear, and provides a game with more variety. can do. For example, when the target area (1601 to 1603) appears before the movement starts, when the target area (1601 to 1603) appears after the movement starts, or when the target area (1601 to 1603) appears just before the movement is completed. And the like, and the appearance timing of the target area (1601 to 1603) may be appropriately changed among them. In addition, the appearance timing of a plurality of target regions (1601 to 1603) may be simultaneous, or the appearance timing may be different for each of the target regions (1601 to 1603).
[0034]
In the case where the target areas (1601 to 1603) appear before the movement of the identification information included in the superimposed identification information (1500) starts, it is clear from which position to move before the movement. A game based on the movement of the identification information can be developed without giving anxiety.
[0035]
The size of the target area (1601 to 1603) may be determined at the time of appearance, or may be changeable after the appearance. If the size is determined at the present time, the thrill and the sense of tension as to what size of the target area (1601 to 1603) appears can be given to the player immediately before the appearance of the target area (1601 to 1603). . On the other hand, in the case where the size of the target area (1601 to 1603) is changed after the appearance, it is possible to give the player a long and thrilling feeling of what size to determine.
[0036]
In relation to the movement of the identification information, the size of the target area (1601 to 1603) may be determined before the start of the movement, or the size may be changed during the movement. If it is determined before the movement, it is possible to watch over the movement with peace of mind, and if the size is changed during the movement, it is possible to provide a more thrilling and varied game. By appropriately combining the above-mentioned appearance timings of the target areas (1601 to 1603), the timing of determining the size, and the movement of the identification information, various appearance modes can be provided in the target areas (1601 to 1603). it can.
[0037]
In the case where the superimposed identification information (1500) including the same identification information as the identification information constituting the reach mode that is advantageous to the player appears, the already appearing reach mode is included in the superimposed identification information (1500). It is possible to make a transition to the special stop result mode by the movement of, and the appearance of the superimposition identification information (1500) can effectively excite the player's expectation for the acquisition of the game value.
[0038]
After the identification information included in the superimposed identification information (1500) moves, variable display is performed only in an area where the special stop result mode can be established. For example, among the vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines included in the 3 × 3 matrix, on a line that no longer has a possibility of establishing the special stop result mode, only the background is displayed without performing variable display, and the special stop result mode is displayed. The identification information is stopped and displayed through the variable display only on a line that may be established. As described above, after the identification information included in the superimposed identification information (1500) moves, the variable display is performed only in the area where the special stop result mode can be established, so that the useless variable display is eliminated and the player's The attention can be concentrated on the variable display of the portion related to the establishment of the special stop result mode.
[0039]
If the identification information included in the superimposition identification information (1500) changes to other identification information in the target area (1601 to 1603), an unexpected result may be obtained when the superimposition identification information (1500) appears. It becomes possible, and the game content is more varied, and high game characteristics are secured.
[0040]
The superimposition display control means (100, 300) causes the superimposition identification information (1500) to appear based on the satisfaction of a predetermined appearance condition. For example, the appearance condition may be the end state of the previous display game, the winning of a ball to a special winning opening, the appearance of specific identification information in the process of executing the display game, the appearance of a specific symbol on the ordinary symbol display device, and the like. . In particular, in the case where the appearance condition is that a reach mode that is advantageous for the player is formed in the course of the display game, the superimposition identification information ( 1500), the player can be given even greater expectations and excitement.
[0041]
Also, the superimposition identification information (1500) appears according to the value of the result of the display game. When the game value that can be given to the player is different between the case where the display game result is aligned with “777” and the case where the display game is aligned with “111” or “333”, the superimposition identification information (1500) is set according to the game value. Determines the appearance of. In addition, the type of appearing superimposition identification information (1500), as well as its movement mode and destination, may be changed.
[0042]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Each drawing shows a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a gaming machine main body 1 for executing a game of hitting a ball on a gaming board 2 and a card unit (CR ball lending machine) b attached to the gaming machine and lending the ball by inserting a valuable card. Consists of
[0043]
First, the general outline of the gaming machine main body 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine body 1 and a card unit b.
The gaming machine main body 1 includes a gaming machine state lamp 422 for notifying the special gaming state of the gaming machine by lighting, a glass frame 11 formed in a frame shape and fixing a front glass, and a glass frame 11 behind the glass frame. A glass frame opening detection switch 132 for detecting opening, and a game board 2 on which a ball fired by a player moves and to which a part for advancing a game is attached are detachably attached.
[0044]
On the lower surface of the glass frame 11, an upper tray 3 for storing lent or dispensed balls, a lower tray 4 for storing spheres overflowing from the upper tray 3, and a ball for extracting the balls stored in the upper tray 3. An upper tray ball pulling lever 7, a lower tray ball pulling lever 8 for pulling out balls stored in the lower tray 4, and a hit ball operation handle 5 for a player to perform a hitting operation are provided. Further, the hitting operation handle 5 is provided with a firing stop switch 652 for stopping firing of the ball. In addition, beside the lower tray 4, an ashtray 6 for smokers is also provided.
[0045]
Further, as a device for the player to operate the card unit b, a frequency display unit 12 for displaying and confirming the remaining frequency of the value card, a lending button 9 for issuing a ball lending instruction, and a value button A return button 10 for giving a card return instruction is provided in the vicinity of the upper tray 3, and their output terminals are respectively connected to an operation panel substrate a on the back of the gaming machine.
[0046]
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine body 1 and the card unit b.
The back of the gaming machine main body 1 is configured with control boards and components for various functions. Here, as a control board, a main board 100 for managing and controlling the operation of the entire game, receiving instruction information from the main board 100 by parallel communication and paying out a prize ball, and communicating with the card unit connection board 900 and the card unit Is performed, a payout control board 200 for controlling the ball lending operation is provided.
[0047]
Further, as a control board, a launch control board 600 for controlling the launch of a sphere, a launch motor 653 controlled by the launch control board 600, a power supply board 700 for supplying predetermined power to each board, and an award from the main board 100 Ball information is input, ball lending information from the payout control board 200 is input, and a frame for connecting to an external device and outputting frame external information (prize ball signal, ball lending signal, ball out signal). An external terminal plate 800 and a card unit connection board 900 for connecting to the card unit b are also provided.
[0048]
In the protective cover 93, a display control board 300, a lamp control board 400, a voice control board 500, and the like are provided on the game board 2. Each control board is housed in a special case to protect it from dust from outside, spilling balls from other equipment, static electricity and electric noise. Above all, the case of the main substrate 100 has a structure that can be opened and closed a predetermined number of times using a special screw.
[0049]
Next, the flow path of the ball received from the pachinko ball supply device will be described.
In FIG. 2, balls replenished from a pachinko ball replenishing device (not shown) are stored in a tank unit 90 at the upper part of the gaming machine, and every time a prize ball is paid out and a ball-lending operation is performed, the ball is shot into a shoot unit 91. , And is delivered to the upper tray 3 through the payout unit 92.
[0050]
The tank unit 90 stores balls supplied from the pachinko ball supply device, and a prize ball tank ball presence / absence switch 801 and a ball leveling 94 are provided on the bottom surface of the tank unit 90. The prize ball tank ball presence / absence switch 801 is a switch for detecting the presence / absence of a ball stored in the tank unit 90. The switch is input according to the weight of the stored ball, and the detection signal is transmitted via the frame external terminal plate 800. Output to the outside.
[0051]
Further, the ball leveling 94 is for leveling the ball flowing in the lane of the chute unit 91 so as not to be raised by the ball pressure. The bottom surface of the tank unit 90 is inclined, so that the spheres collect and drop at a portion joined to the chute unit 91.
[0052]
The chute unit 91 divides the ball flowing down from the tank unit 90 into two lanes and arranges them. While the ball is moving toward the payout unit 95, the bulging due to the ball pressure is suppressed by the ball leveling 94, but the ball leveling 95 is used to more effectively level the ball and sent to the payout unit 92. is there.
[0053]
On the ball passage of the shoot unit 91, a shoot ball out switch 131 is provided. The shot ball out switch 131 is a switch that detects the presence or absence of a ball up to the payout unit 92, and a detection signal thereof is input to the main board 100 and the presence or absence of the ball is monitored. This switch 131 has a similar application to the prize ball tank ball presence / absence switch 801, but differs greatly in the presence or absence of connection to the main board 100.
[0054]
The dispensing unit 92 forms a ball passage to the upper tray 3, and also, on the ball passage, a dispensing motor 222 for sending out a ball, a dispensing stop solenoid 223 for suppressing the flow (fall) of the ball, and a lending ball. And a path switching solenoid 224 for switching the path of the payout ball, a prize ball detection switch 130 for detecting the payout ball, a ball lending detection switch 220 for detecting the lending ball, and the like.
[0055]
The payout motor 222 and the payout stop solenoid 223 are connected to and controlled by the payout control board 200. When there is a request to pay out a predetermined ball from the main board 100 to the payout control board 200, the payout control board 200 operates the path switching solenoid 224 to shift the ball to the payout ball side, and stops the payout motor 222 and the payout. The ball is sent out to the upper tray 3 by the solenoid 223.
[0056]
Further, when a lending request signal for a predetermined ball is input to the payout control board 200 from the card unit b via the card unit connection board 900 by the operation of the player, the payout control board 200 switches the path switching solenoid 224. When activated, the path of the ball is set to the lending ball side, and the ball is sent out to the upper tray 3 by the payout motor 222 and the payout stop solenoid 223.
[0057]
The reason why the ball path is made variable depending on the content of the request is to ensure that the predetermined number of balls is counted separately by the prize ball detection switch 130 and the ball lending detection switch 220, respectively. Further, the prize ball detection switch 130 is connected to the main board 100, counts a predetermined number of balls similarly to the payout control board 200, and can confirm that the payout has been performed more accurately.
[0058]
An overflow switch 133 is provided on a ball passage formed so that the overflowing ball from the upper tray 3 flows down to the lower tray 4. When the ball stored in the lower tray 4 is full and the ball reaches the position where the overflow switch 133 is installed, a switch is input by the ball pressure of the stored ball, and a detection signal is input to the main substrate 100. . When detecting the input of the overflow switch 133, the main board 100 outputs instruction information to the payout control board 200 so as to stop firing the ball.
[0059]
FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 2. On the front of the game board 2, a guide rail 16 for guiding a shot ball to the game area 17, a nail (not shown) and a windmill 15 for changing the flow of the game ball guided to the game area 17 are provided. And a variable display device 310 that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information based on each winning port and a detection signal output from the starting port switch 121 due to a winning of a ball to the starting port 21 which is one of the winning ports. And a normal symbol display device 140 for variably displaying a plurality of types of normal symbols in response to a detection signal of the normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126.
[0060]
At the bottom of the game board 2, an out port 29 is provided for discharging a ball that has fallen without entering any of the winning ports in the game area 17 to the outside of the gaming machine. When a ball enters the out port 29, no privilege is given to the player, and no prize ball is paid out.
[0061]
Also, to activate the special symbol display LED 420 for notifying the player of the number of reserves for operating the variable display device 310 (the maximum number of balls winning the starting port 21 is four) and the ordinary symbol display device 140 Symbol 421 for notifying the player of the reserved number (the maximum number of balls detected by the ordinary symbol display device operation gate switch 126 is four), a side case lamp 423 as a decorative lamp, a game frame state A lamp 424, a gate LED 426, an attacker LED 427, a side LED 428, and the like are provided.
[0062]
The winning openings include a starting opening 21, a right sleeve winning opening 22a, a left sleeve winning opening 22b, a right down winning opening 23a, a left down winning opening 23b, and a big winning opening 24. When a game ball wins at each winning opening, a winning ball is detected by a switch attached to each winning opening, and a predetermined prize ball assigned to each winning opening is paid out each time a winning ball is detected.
[0063]
The start port 21 is a winning port for securing the right to execute the display game executed on the variable display device 310 as described above. The special winning opening 24 is for generating a special game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to a player. The variable display device 310 will be described later in detail.
[0064]
FIG. 4 is a rear view of the game board 2. On the back surface of the game board 2, various control boards and their related parts are assembled in the same manner as already shown in FIG. As the control board, a display control board 300 for controlling the variable display device 310, a lamp control board 400 for controlling the decorative lamp, a voice control board 500 for controlling sound, and external information for the board connected to external equipment. (A jackpot signal, a jackpot signal, and a symbol determination frequency signal) are provided.
[0065]
Starting switches 121, right sleeve winning opening switch 122a, left sleeve winning opening switch 122b, right down winning opening switch 123a, left down winning opening switch 123b, etc., as switches for detecting the winning ball of each winning opening. It is installed near the mouth. In the vicinity of the special winning opening 24, an accessory continuous operation device switch 124 and a count switch 125 are provided. The switches for each winning opening are provided in the vicinity of each winning opening, but may be arranged on a passage until the winning ball is discharged out of the gaming machine.
[0066]
When a ball wins at each winning opening, the winning switch is detected by each winning opening switch, and each time the ball is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls assigned to each winning opening are paid out. That is, the starting port 21 has five shots, the right sleeve winning slot 22a, the left sleeve winning slot 22b, the right drop winning slot 23a, and the left drop winning slot 23b have eight shots, and the large winning port 24 (the role of the continuous actuation device switch 124). And 15 (for the detection of the winning ball by the count switch 125). The assignment of the number of prize balls is fixed for each winning opening, but can be arbitrarily changed.
[0067]
Also, as switches for detecting a ball for operating the ordinary symbol display device 140, a right ordinary symbol display device activation gate switch 126a and a left ordinary symbol display device activation gate switch 126b are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2. Each of them detects the passage of a ball moving in the game area 17. These left and right ordinary symbol display device operation gate switches 126a and 126b are provided as passing winning ports.
[0068]
The related devices for variably operating the bonuses include a special winning opening solenoid 134 for opening and closing the door of the special winning opening 24, and the flow of the ball winning the large winning opening 24 is counted by the continuous operation device switch 124. A direction switching solenoid 135 for switching to any direction of the switch 125 and a normal electric accessory solenoid 136 for expanding and contracting the ordinary electric accessory are provided.
[0069]
Next, main components on the game board 2 will be described in more detail.
The starting port 21 is generally referred to as a starting chucker. The starting port 21 is provided with a condition device including a pair of movable pieces at both left and right ends of the winning port. It is designed to open and close. The starting port 21 is configured as a so-called electric tulip accessory that changes into a normal second state (closed state) where the ball is hard to win and a first state (open state) where the ball is easy to win by opening and closing operations of the movable pieces. ing.
[0070]
The winning of a ball in the starting port 21 is set as a starting condition for executing a display game on the variable display device 310 described below. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the starting port 21 includes a starting port switch 121 for detecting a winning of a ball. The starting port switch 121 outputs a starting winning signal to the main board 100 when a winning ball is detected and turned on. The starting port switch 121 may be configured by various sensors such as an optical sensor, a proximity sensor, and a magnetic sensor. Here, the starting port 21 and the starting port switch 121 constitute starting means.
[0071]
The variable display device 310 is provided with a display area capable of variably displaying various symbols as identification information on a screen thereof, and is constituted by a liquid crystal unit, and includes a CRT display, a drum unit, a 7-segment display, and the like. It is also possible to adopt. In the variable display device 310, based on establishment of a predetermined starting condition described later, a right for variable display is acquired and a display game is executed.
[0072]
In a display game, a plurality of types of various symbols are set to scroll and fluctuate on the display area. During the execution of such a display game, or during a special game state described later, if the predetermined starting condition is satisfied again, the right to the display game is acquired but held, and the display game or the like currently in progress is held. After the termination, the reserved rights are sequentially consumed. Here, the maximum number of display games to be held is set to four, and the number is notified by the special symbol holding LED 420.
[0073]
In the display game according to the present embodiment, the display area of the variable display device 310 is basically divided into nine display units arranged in a matrix of three rows and three columns, and two or more display units are used. By coupling and the like, the configuration of the display unit can be appropriately changed. On these display units, variable display in which various symbols are scrolled in a predetermined direction is started, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, an arbitrary symbol is set to be stopped one by one on each display unit. When an appearance condition such as formation of a reach mode is established in the execution process of such a display game, superimposed identification information in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are superimposed appears, and thereafter, identification information included in the superimposed identification information becomes different. Is displayed in the area (display section). The area to which the identification information is moved is called a target area.
[0074]
As a result of the display game, the symbols stopped on the respective display portions are in a predetermined combination (for example, when three, such as "5, 5, 5", etc. are aligned on any one of the vertical and horizontal diagonal lines of the matrix). Is determined as the special stop result mode. It should be noted that a state in which the symbols stopped on the two other display units except one on a certain line before the special stop result mode is determined corresponds to the reach mode.
[0075]
When the result of the displayed game is finally determined as the special stop result mode, a special game state (predetermined game value) in which the special winning opening 24 described below is repeatedly opened and closed up to a predetermined number of times is set. ing. Further, when the result of the display game is not finally determined as the special stop result mode, it corresponds to a disadvantageous display mode. Note that the identification information used for the display game is not limited to simple designs such as numbers and symbols of 0 to 9, and may use, for example, information imitating a specific character.
[0076]
Further, when the results of the display game are arranged in a predetermined probability change pattern (for example, “7”) in the special stop result mode, a so-called probability variation big hit occurs. When the probability change jackpot occurs, the probability that the jackpot occurs in the variable display after the end of the jackpot is higher than in the normal state. The gaming state in which the probability that a big hit occurs as compared to the normal state is called a probability variation state.
[0077]
During the execution of the display game described above or during the special game state described later, if a ball wins in the starting port 21, the right to the display game is acquired but held, and the display game currently in progress is held. After the expiration, the pending rights are sequentially consumed. Here, the maximum number of display games to be held is set to four, and the number is notified by the special symbol holding LED 420.
[0078]
The large winning opening 24 is generally called an attacker, and the door is variably operated by the operation of a drive source such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 134, direction switching solenoid 135), and the winning opening is a ball winning. It is configured to be able to change between a normal closed state that is difficult to perform and an open state that is easy to win. The special winning opening solenoid 134 operates to open and close the door of the special winning opening 24 a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) when the special game state is established.
[0079]
When the door of the special winning opening 24 is opened, the direction switching solenoid 135 operates the passage member so as to guide the winning ball to the above-mentioned successive operation device switch 124 side. When a winning ball is detected, it operates to guide the winning ball to the count switch 125 side.
[0080]
That is, the special winning opening 24 is controlled to open and close so as to produce a special game state when the special stop result mode is achieved in the display game. Here, the special game state is a state in which the opening and closing operation of returning to the closed state for a short time after being maintained in the open state for a predetermined time is repeatedly performed up to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times).
[0081]
When a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) wins the special winning opening 24 or when a predetermined time (about 30 seconds) elapses, the door of the special winning opening 24 is closed. Then, when the series of operations is completed by the predetermined number of times, the special game state ends.
[0082]
The normal symbol display device 140 performs variable display by turning on two left and right LEDs. In a method other than the two LED lights, a 7-segment display may be used. The left and right LEDs are respectively assigned “hit” and “out”, and when the passage of a sphere is detected by the left and right ordinary symbol display device operation gate switches 126a and 126b, the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display device 140 Get the right to the game and play a regular design game.
[0083]
In the ordinary symbol game, the ordinary symbol display device 140 starts variable display by alternately blinking the left and right LEDs, and performs variable display for a predetermined time, and when stopped, displays either the left or right, and the player visually checks the determination result. Can be confirmed. When the result of the determination is "hit", the pair of movable pieces of the starting port 21 are temporarily operated from the normal closed state where the ball is hard to win to the open state where the ball is easy to win.
[0084]
When the passing symbol is detected by the ordinary symbol display device operation gate switches 126a and 126b while the ordinary symbol display device 140 is variably displayed, the right of the ordinary symbol game is acquired, but is reserved, and the ordinary symbol currently in progress. After the game has been consumed, the reserved rights are sequentially consumed. The number of normal symbol games to be reserved is set to a maximum of four, and is notified by the ordinary symbol retaining LED 421.
[0085]
Next, various control boards used for controlling the gaming machine body 1 will be described.
5 and 6 are block diagrams showing various control boards used for controlling the gaming machine main body 1 and components related thereto. FIGS. 5 and 6 show a main board 100, a payout control board 200, a display control board 300, a lamp control board 400, a voice control board 500, a launch control board 600, and a power supply board 700 as control boards. .
[0086]
Here, the main board 100 and the display control board 300 constitute game control means as a whole. The game control means executes the variable display of the variable display device 310 based on the winning of the ball into the starting port 21. The main board 100 and the display control board 300 realize functions as a display control unit, a superimposed display control unit, and a target area control unit.
[0087]
In the display game, the superimposed display control means causes the superimposed identification information on which the plurality of pieces of identification information are superimposed to appear in the specific area, and then moves a part or all of the identification information included in the superimposed identification information to the target area. Performs control functions. For example, when a reach mode having “7” as a component is formed, the identification information of “7” which is the same identification information as the identification information forming the reach mode and other identification information (for example, 4 and 9) And the two pieces of identification information) appear on top of each other.
[0088]
As a movement mode of each identification information included in the superimposed identification information, when moving without returning to the destination from the specific area, when moving to the destination after continuing a state without moving for a predetermined period, Returning to the specific area after reaching the destination once, returning to the specific area on the way to the destination, not moving despite signs of movement appearing, or moving as it appears The operation may be completed. In addition, the superimposed display control means has a function of changing the identification information included in the superimposed identification information to another identification information at the destination.
[0089]
The target area control means controls the display of the target area to which the identification information forming the superimposed identification information is moved, and particularly has a function of controlling the appearance location, appearance timing, and size of the target area to be changeable. Have. For example, the size of the target area can be changed to a size that can accommodate one piece of identification information or a size that can accommodate two or more pieces of identification information. The superimposed display control means performs movement control for moving the identification information included in the superimposed identification information that has appeared to the target area, and after the movement, displays “777” or the like on any one of the vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines of the matrix. If the formation of the special stop result mode is completed, a special game state is formed. In addition, the movement mode is changed according to the size of the target area. For example, one piece of identification information that has moved to the target area for two pieces of identification information multiplies to two, or one piece of identification information that has moved to the target area has moved within the target area for a while, and then any one of the pieces of information has moved to the target area. Or stop at the location of the
[0090]
First, the main substrate 100 shown in FIG. 6 will be described.
The main board 100 operates based on a clock generated by the clock circuit 108 inside the main board. The CPU 102 is reset at regular intervals by inputting interrupt signals to the CPU 102 at fixed time intervals obtained by dividing the clock generated by the clock circuit 108 by the internal timer 107. The CPU 102 performs a series of operations by executing a process divided so as to end in a time shorter than the reset interval for each reset.
[0091]
Starting port switch 121, right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a, left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b, right sleeve winning opening switch 122a, left sleeve winning opening switch 122b, right down winning opening switch 123a, left down winning opening The switches 123b are switches for detecting winning of the ball, and input signals from these switches are supplied to the gate circuit 110.
[0092]
Each of the input signals from the continuous actor switch 124, the count switch 125, the left prize ball detection switch 130a, the right prize ball detection switch 130b, the shot ball out switch 131, the glass frame open detection switch 132, and the overflow switch 133 are gated. The signal is supplied to the circuit 111.
[0093]
The addresses of the gate circuits 110 and 111 are set in the address space of the CPU 102 by a memory mapped I / O method. An address signal output from the CPU 102 and a write / read control signal are decoded by an address decode circuit 113 in accordance with a system clock output from the CPU 102 to generate a chip select signal.
[0094]
When the gate circuits 110 and 111 are selected by the chip select signal, each input signal from the starting port switch 121 and the like is output to the data bus through the gate circuit. Each input signal on the data bus is detected a plurality of times by an interrupt signal generated at a fixed time interval until the next reset, and chattering prevention processing is performed. Stored in the area.
[0095]
The input signal from the starting port switch 121 is a prize ball signal of five prize balls, and is input from the right sleeve winning port switch 122a, the left sleeve winning port switch 122b, the right down winning port switch 123a, and the left down winning port switch 123b. The signals are treated as prize ball signals of eight prize balls, respectively, and the input signals from the accessory continuous operation device switch 124 and the count switch 125 are treated as prize ball signals of 15 prize balls. The number is stored in the designated RAM area. At the same time, the total number of award balls is calculated by the CPU 102 and stored in the designated RAM area.
[0096]
In addition, random numbers are set for input signals from the starting port switch 121, the right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a, and the left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b, respectively, and these values are stored in the RAM area. . Based on this data, the gaming state of the gaming machine body 1 is set, and the data is output to each control board.
[0097]
Output data to each control board passes through a buffer 114 provided in the middle of the data bus, and is further output to the latch circuits 112a to 112g through the output data bus. By arranging the buffer 114 in the middle of the data bus connecting the output latch circuit and the CPU 102, the bus signal flows in one direction, which is a measure for preventing fraud.
[0098]
Since there are data in the prize ball RAM area of five starting port switches, right and left sleeve prize port switches, right and left drop prize port switches of eight prize ball RAM areas, a character continuous operation switch, and fifteen count switches, there is data in the prize ball RAM area. The CPU 102 sequentially outputs the 8-bit winning ball data set for each winning ball number to the latch circuit 112a through the data bus and the output data bus. In synchronism with this, an interrupt signal to the payout control board 200 and a control signal of a strobe signal are output to the latch circuit 112e through a data bus and an output data bus.
[0099]
When the chip select signal obtained by decoding by the address decode circuit 113 controlled by the memory mapped I / O is sequentially output to the latch circuits 112a and 112e, 8-bit prize ball data is interrupted to the latch circuit 112a. The control signal of the signal and the strobe signal is latched by the latch circuit 112e, and an output signal composed of an 8-bit parallel prize ball output signal, an interrupt signal, and a 2-bit control signal of a strobe signal is transmitted to the payout control board. Is output as
[0100]
The payout control board 200 shown in FIG. 7 controls the ball discharging mechanism to discharge the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize ball data. The discharged prize ball is detected by the right prize ball detection switch 130a and the left prize ball detection switch 130b, and the detection signal is output to the gate circuit 211. When the chip select signal is output from the address decode circuit 213 to the gate circuit 211, the detection signals output from the right prize ball detection switch 130a and the left prize ball detection switch 130b are output on a data bus and taken in by the CPU 102.
[0101]
Based on these detection signals, the total number of awarded balls actually paid out is calculated by the CPU 102, the value is subtracted from the data stored in the RAM area, and the data of the total number of awarded balls is updated in real time. An output signal is output to the latch circuit 112f for each set number of ejected prize balls, and is output to the outside in synchronization with the chip select signal of the address decode circuit 113.
[0102]
Random numbers are obtained for the input signals of the starting port switch 121, the right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a, and the left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b, and based on the random number values, the type of game effect (control pattern ) Is determined, and game state effect data is generated and stored in the RAM area.
[0103]
Further, to the display control board 300, various design data for determining a stop symbol corresponding to the gaming state performance data and data for performing a performance display are output in time series as display performance data. That is, when the 8-bit recognition code and the display state effect 8-bit data are sequentially output from the CPU 102 to the latch circuit 112b through the data bus, the interrupt signal to the display control board 300 and the strobe signal of each strobe signal are synchronized with these. A two-bit control signal is output to latch circuit 112e.
[0104]
These signals are sequentially latched by a latch circuit and output in parallel at a timing based on a chip select signal decoded and output from an address decode circuit 113 controlled by a memory mapped I / O, and each symbol is chronologically output. And data for effect display, fluctuation stop data, and the like are sequentially output to the display control board 300 as display effect data.
[0105]
The 8-bit parallel lamp display output data and the control signal are output to the lamp control display board 400 through the latch circuit 112c in synchronization with the display effect data. The 8-bit parallel sound source output data and the control signal are output to the audio control board 500 through the latch circuit 112d in synchronization with the display effect data. That is, the chip select signal is output from the address decode circuit in synchronization with the timing at which each data is output to the data bus, and the data on the data bus is latched by the latch circuits 112c and 112d. Is output.
[0106]
When the gaming state is the special gaming state (big hit), the control data of the special winning opening solenoid 134 is output to the latch circuit 112g in synchronization with the gaming state effect data, and the chip select signal from the address decode circuit 113 is supplied to the latch circuit 112g. Is input to As a result, the control data of the special winning opening solenoid 134 is output from the latch circuit 112g, the special winning opening solenoid 134 is driven, the large winning opening 24 is opened and closed, and the ball can be guided to the special winning opening 24.
[0107]
When the accessory continuous operation device switch 124 arranged in a specific area inside the special winning opening 24 detects a ball, a ball detection signal is output, and this signal is output to the data bus via the gate circuit 111 and is taken into the CPU 102. As a result of the detection processing based on the ball detection signal output from the accessory continuous operation device switch 124, the control data of the direction switching solenoid 135 is output to the latch circuit 112g, and the direction switching solenoid 135 is braked. At the same time, round continuation data indicating whether or not to continue the big hit state to the next round is stored in the RAM area based on the ball detection signal output from the accessory continuous operation device switch 124.
[0108]
When the direction switching solenoid 135 is braked, the balls are counted by the count switch 125 disposed in the special winning opening 24. When the total count of the data counted by the count switch 125 reaches a predetermined number, the output data of the latch circuit 112g is changed, the special winning opening solenoid 134 and the direction switching solenoid 135 are deactivated, and one big hit round is performed. Ends. After a predetermined time, if the round continuation data indicates the continuation of the round, the jackpot state round continues further by the above-described control method.
[0109]
Random numbers are obtained for the input signals from the right normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126a and the left normal symbol display device operation gate switch 126b, respectively. Based on the random number value, display control data of the ordinary symbol display device 140 (the ordinary symbol LED 1 and the ordinary symbol LED 2) is generated, and is output from the CPU 102 to the latch circuit 112g via the data bus. Then, each time the chip select signal is output from the address decode circuit 113, the normal symbol LED display is performed for a certain period of time.
[0110]
If the result of the random number acquisition is a hit, the braking data of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 136 for operating each movable piece of the starting port 21 is output from the CPU 102 to the latch circuit 112g, and from the address decoding circuit 113. Is output from the latch circuit 112g for a certain period of time in response to the chip select signal, and the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 136 is controlled. As a result, a state in which the ball easily enters the starting port 21 in the game board 2 occurs.
[0111]
When power is supplied to the main board 100, a reset signal is supplied from the power board 700, and each device on the main board 100 is reset. Thereafter, the system reset signal becomes inactive, and each device transits to the active state. When the system reset signal changes to the inactive state, the reset signal to the one-chip microcomputer 101 becomes inactive after a lapse of a predetermined time due to clock synchronization and delay processing by the delay circuit 109. As a result, the one-chip microcomputer 101 enters the operating state, and the operating state of the main board 100 is maintained. After that, the initialization of the one-chip microcomputer 101 is performed.
[0112]
When the power supplied externally to the gaming machine is unstable, a power failure detection signal is supplied from the power supply board 700 to the NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) 105 of the one-chip microcomputer 101, and the one-chip microcomputer 101 performs a save operation of each storage area. Done.
[0113]
Specifically, after detecting the prize ball detection data for a certain period of time, the power outage processing determination data is stored in the RAM area to protect the RAM 104. That is, when the power supply voltage decreases, the backup power supply DC5VBB is supplied from the power supply board 700 to the RAM 104, and the storage state of the RAM 104 is maintained.
[0114]
When the power is next supplied, the one-chip microcomputer 101 performs a power failure recovery process when recognizing that the power failure process has been performed based on the presence or absence of the power failure process determination data. At the time of initialization, if the RAM initialization signal is active, the CPU 102 detects data of the I / O port 106 and initializes the RAM area.
[0115]
The signal that the ball has been cut by the shot ball cut switch 131 and the signal that the clogged ball of the prize ball has been detected by the overflow switch 133 on the lower plate of the game board are taken into the one-chip microcomputer 101 through the gate circuit 111 and the data bus. After these signals are converted, these signals are output from the latch circuit 112a to the payout control board 200 in the same configuration as the award ball output data. The outputs of the latch circuits 112a to 112g are unidirectional and take an irreversible output form.
[0116]
The main board 100 operates based on a clock generated by the clock circuit 108 inside the main board. Further, the internal timer 107 generates an interrupt signal to the CPU 102 at regular time intervals by the frequency dividing operation. The CPU 102 performs various processes at regular intervals when the interrupt signal is input.
[0117]
Next, the payout control base 200 shown in FIG. 7 will be described.
The payout control board 200 performs one-way communication only for reception from the main board 100, and receives communication data composed of 8-bit parallel prize ball data, a prize ball data control signal 1, and a prize ball data control signal 2.
[0118]
When the prize ball data control signal 1 is input to the counter circuit 202 of the one-chip microcomputer 201, an interrupt signal is output from the counter circuit 202 to the CPU 203. Thus, the prize ball data control signal 1 triggers the CPU 203 to capture the prize ball data.
[0119]
The CPU 203 outputs a chip select signal to the gate circuit 212 and the gate circuit 211 through the address decode circuit 213, and captures prize ball data and various signals input to the gate circuits 212 and 211 via the gate circuit and the data bus. , Stored in the RAM 205. Then, the payout operation is sequentially performed with the number of award balls corresponding to the captured award ball data.
[0120]
The CPU 203 outputs the award ball path switching signal to the latch circuit 215 via the data bus, and at the same time, causes the address decode circuit 213 to output a chip select signal. As a result, the prize ball path switching signal is output to the solenoid 224, and the prize ball path in the payout operation is secured. Thereafter, a stop release signal of the payout stop solenoid signal is output to the latch circuit 214, and the payout motor control signals 1, 2, 3, and 4 are sequentially output to the payout motor 222, and the rotation of the motor is controlled by the output timing of the chip select signal. While performing the prize ball payout operation.
[0121]
Based on the clock of the clock circuit 209, an internal timer 208 generates an interrupt signal at predetermined time intervals to the CPU 203, and at this interrupt timing, a detection signal of a winning ball payout ball is taken into a data bus, and a predetermined number of winning balls is calculated. When it is detected, the driving of the payout stop solenoid 223 and the payout motor 222 is stopped. The detection of the prize ball payout ball is performed by the right prize ball detection switch 130b and the left prize ball detection switch 130a installed on the ball lending path, and these detection signals are output to the gate circuit 211 by outputting a chip select signal. At the data bus.
[0122]
The ball lending operation is performed by transmitting and receiving a ball lending signal to and from the card unit (CR ball lending machine) b through the gate circuit 211 and the latch circuit 215. During the ball lending operation, the CPU 203 outputs a ball lending path switching signal to the path switching solenoid 224 through the latch circuit 215 to secure the ball lending path, and the right lending ball detection switch 220a installed on the ball lending path and the left lending ball detection. The switch 220b detects a lending ball and performs a payout operation.
[0123]
In the ball lending operation, information is output from the latch circuit 215 to the outside at regular intervals. Further, in a state where the transmission and reception of the ball lending signal is normal, a firing permission signal is output from the latch circuit 215 to the firing control board 600 in an active state. Further, when an error occurs in the transmission and reception of the ball lending signal, the firing permission signal changes to the inactive state, and the ball cannot be fired. However, when the transmission and reception of the ball lending signal returns to a normal state, the ball can be fired.
[0124]
In addition, in the payout operation, the main board 100 transmits a shot ball cut signal of the shot ball cut switch 131 and an overflow signal of the overflow switch 133 installed on the lower tray 4 of the gaming machine main body 1 to the prize ball data. Then, the payout control board 200 stops the payout operation. The payout operation is restarted by transmitting each release signal to the prize ball data.
[0125]
When power is supplied to the payout control board 200, a system reset signal is supplied from the power supply board 700, and each device of the payout control board 200 is reset. Thereafter, the reset signal is in an inactive state, and each device transits to an active state.
[0126]
Due to the delay processing of the clock synchronization / delay circuit 210, the reset signal to the one-chip microcomputer 201 becomes inactive after a lapse of a predetermined time after the original reset signal changes to the inactive state. After a certain period of time has passed since the original reset signal became inactive, the one-chip microcomputer 201 enters the operating state, and the operating state of the payout control board 200 is maintained. After that, the initialization of the one-chip microcomputer 201 is performed.
[0127]
When the power supply externally supplied to the gaming machine is unstable, a power failure detection signal is supplied from the power supply substrate 700 to the NMI (non-maskable interrupt) 206 of the one-chip microcomputer 201, and the one-chip microcomputer 201 performs a save operation of each storage area. Done. Specifically, after detecting the prize ball detection data for a certain period of time, the data of the power failure processing determination is stored in the RAM area, and the RAM 205 is protected.
[0128]
When the power supply voltage decreases, DC5VBB is supplied from the power supply board 700 to the RAM 205 as a backup power supply, and the storage state of the RAM 205 is maintained. When the power is supplied again, the one-chip microcomputer 201 recognizes the existence of the data of the power failure processing determination, and performs the power failure recovery processing. At the time of initialization, if the RAM initialization signal is active, the CPU 203 detects data of the I / O port 106 and initializes the RAM area.
[0129]
Next, the display control board 300 shown in FIG. 8 will be described.
The display control board (game control means) 300 mainly controls the variable display device 310 installed on the game board 2. The display control board 300 includes a display control ROM 302 that stores a predetermined image processing procedure (program) and image control data, and a display control CPU 301 that reads and executes the predetermined image processing procedure.
[0130]
Further, the display control board 300 includes a display control RAM 303 for storing information obtained by executing the image processing procedure by the display control CPU 301, and instruction information from the main board 100 and information stored in the display control board. An input / output interface 306 for inputting / outputting to / from each control IC and the like, and an image control IC 304 for acquiring control instruction information via the input / output interface 306 by the display control CPU 301 and generating a specific image are provided. ing.
[0131]
Further, the display control board 300 is managed by the image control IC 304 and confirms that the display control CPU 301 is operating normally and the image is displayed, with the image data ROM 305 storing various kinds of images as data. A test test terminal 307 or the like for outputting a signal for performing the test to the outside.
[0132]
Instruction information is input to the display control CPU 301 from the main board 100 via the input / output interface 306 by parallel communication. The display control CPU 301 executes the contents of the input instruction information in accordance with the image processing procedure stored in the display control ROM 302, and organizes and stores the information in the display control RAM 303, and sends the information to the image control IC 304. Instructions.
[0133]
The image control IC 304 generates a specific video signal by referring to the image data ROM 305 according to the instruction of the display control CPU 301, and outputs it to the display device. In the block diagram of FIG. 8, a VRAM which is an area for temporarily storing image data, pallet (color) information, and the like generated by the image control IC 304 is not shown, but a VRAM is built in the image control IC 304. A one-chip microcomputer may be used.
[0134]
The reset signal from the power supply board 700 is input from the power supply board 700 to the display control CPU 301 when the game machine body 1 is powered on. Thereafter, the display control CPU 301 initializes each control circuit in the display control board 300 in accordance with the image control procedure stored in the display control ROM 302.
[0135]
Next, the lamp control board 400 shown in FIG. 9 will be described.
The lamp control board 400 controls the lighting of the gaming machine status lamp 422, the side case lamp 423, the various LEDs 424 to 428, 420, 421, etc. installed on the front of the gaming machine main body 1 and on the gaming board 2.
[0136]
The lamp control board 400 stores a predetermined lamp control processing procedure (program) and control data, a lamp control CPU 401 that reads and executes the predetermined lamp control processing procedure, and a lamp control CPU 401 that performs the lamp control processing. A lamp control RAM 403 for storing information obtained by executing the procedure, an input / output interface 404 for inputting / outputting instruction information from the main board 100 and each control circuit in the lamp control board 400, and a lamp control The CPU 401 includes a driver circuit 405 for driving a lighting signal of each lamp / LED connected to the lamp control board 400 via an input / output interface.
[0137]
Instruction information is input to the lamp control CPU 401 from the main board 100 via the input / output interface 404 by parallel communication. The lamp control CPU 401 executes the contents of the input instruction information in accordance with the lamp control processing procedure stored in the lamp control ROM 402, operates the driver circuit 405 while organizing and storing the information in the lamp control RAM 403, and performs connection. Turns on / off each of the lamps / LEDs.
[0138]
The reset signal from the power supply board 700 is input from the power supply board 700 to the lamp control CPU 401 when the game machine body 1 is powered on. Then, the lamp control CPU 401 initializes each control circuit in the lamp control board according to the control procedure stored in the lamp control ROM 402.
[0139]
Next, the sound control board 500 shown in FIG. 10 will be described.
The sound control board 500 is for controlling sound effects, sounds, and the like by game effects when the gaming machine body 1 is in a gaming state. When it is not in the gaming state, control such as a warning sound for notifying an abnormal state of the gaming machine main body 1 is performed.
[0140]
The voice control board 500 stores a predetermined voice processing procedure (program) and control data, a voice control CPU 501 that reads and executes a predetermined voice control procedure, and executes the voice processing procedure by the voice control CPU 501. A voice control RAM 503 for storing the information obtained by the above, an input / output interface 506 for inputting / outputting instruction information from the main board 100 and each control IC in the voice control board 500, and an input / output by the voice control CPU 501. A voice control IC 504 that obtains control instruction information via an interface to generate specific voices, a voice data ROM 505 that is managed by the voice control IC 504 and stores various voices as data, and a voice control IC 501 that generates the voices. Composed of an amplifier circuit 507 for amplifying the reproduced audio signal
[0141]
The voice control CPU 501 receives instruction information from the main board 100 via the input / output interface 506 by parallel communication. The voice control CPU 501 executes the contents of the input instruction information in accordance with the voice control procedure stored in the voice control ROM 502, and arranges and stores the information in the voice control RAM 503, and sends a specific instruction to the voice control IC 504. Do.
[0142]
The voice control IC 504 generates a specific voice signal by referring to the voice data ROM 505 according to the instruction of the voice control CPU 501 and outputs the signal to the amplifier circuit 507. When the pachinko machine is powered on, the reset signal from the power supply board is input from the power supply board 700 to the voice control CPU 501, and the voice control CPU 501 follows the voice control procedure stored in the voice control ROM 503 according to the voice control board. Initialize each control circuit.
[0143]
Next, the launch control board 600 shown in FIG. 11 will be described.
The emission control board 600 includes an oscillation circuit 601 that is a circuit that generates a pulse for setting the rotation speed of the pulse motor used in the emission motor 653 to a predetermined rotation speed, a frequency dividing circuit 602, and a handle portion 650. The motor drive signal which determines the signal from the touch sensor 651, the signal from the stop switch 652, the reset signal from the power supply board 700, and the firing permission signal from the payout control board 200, and generates the firing motor drive signal The control circuit 603 includes a driver circuit 604 for exciting each coil of the pulse motor (the firing motor 653).
[0144]
The handle portion 650 includes a touch sensor 651 for detecting whether or not the player is touching the handle 5, a stop switch 652 for allowing the player to arbitrarily stop firing the ball, and a pulse motor for firing the ball. 653 (firing motor) and the like.
[0145]
The reset signal from the power supply board 700 is input from the power supply board 700 to the motor drive signal control circuit 603 when the power of the gaming machine body 1 is turned on, and initializes each circuit of the firing control board 600.
[0146]
The touch sensor 651 in the handle portion 650 outputs a signal that the player is considered to be able to fire if the player is touching the handle 5, and fires if the player is not touching the handle 5. Are output to the motor drive signal control circuit 603, respectively.
[0147]
The stop switch 652 is a switch provided so that the player can arbitrarily stop firing the ball. When the stop switch 652 is operated by the player, the motor drive signal control circuit 603 sends the ball to the motor drive signal control circuit 603. A firing stop signal is output, and when there is no input from the stop switch 652, a firing signal for a ball is output.
[0148]
The stop switch 652 outputs the same signal as the state input from the stop switch 652 when the player does not operate the stop switch 652 at all and the steering wheel 5 is not rotated. That is, due to the internal structure of the handle 5, when the handle 5 is not rotating, the signal from the stop switch 652 is input. That is, after the game machine main body 1 is powered on, the reset signal is input to the motor drive signal control circuit 603, and each circuit is initialized. Only then is the ball fired.
[0149]
Next, the power supply substrate 700 shown in FIG. 12 will be described.
Full-wave rectification is performed on the 24 VAC supplied from the outside by a diode bridge rectifier to generate a 24 VDC power supply. Smoothing is performed by a condenser through a diode through a 24 V DC power supply to generate a 32 V DC power supply. DC24V and DC32V are unstable power supplies.
[0150]
24 V DC is supplied to the power supply circuit 701 to generate stable voltage power supplies of 18 V DC, 12 V DC and 5 V DC, and the main board 100, the payout control board 200, the lamp control board 400, the audio control board 500, and the display The control board 300 is supplied to the fire control board 600.
[0151]
The generated DC 5 V constant-voltage power supply is connected to a capacitor of the backup circuit 702 through a diode to generate a DC 5 VBB backup power supply, and the DC 5 VBB is supplied to the main board 100 and the payout control board 200. The AC24V is supplied to the card unit connection board 900, and is used as a power supply for communication between the payout control board 200 and the card unit b and a power supply for the operation panel board a.
[0152]
The voltage level of the DC 24 V power supply is detected by the voltage detection circuit 708 and output to the delay circuit 707. The delay circuit 707 has a delay time of an internal time constant of 500 milliseconds. If the continuous output time of the voltage detection circuit 708 is not larger than the time constant of the delay circuit 707, the delay circuit 707 does not output an output signal. For this reason, the voltage fluctuation and the stop of the power supply when the voltage level of the DC 24 V power supply is smaller than the time constant of the delay circuit 707 are ignored, and the power failure detection signal is not output from the power supply board to the outside.
[0153]
When the delay circuit 707 has an input signal larger than the time constant, the delay circuit 707 outputs a power failure detection signal to the main board 100, the payout control board 200, and the serial input terminal of the shift register 704. To the 8-bit shift register 704, a clock having a period of 20 milliseconds is constantly input from the clock circuit 706.
[0154]
Here, the 8-bit data input terminal is fixed to zero. Therefore, when the power failure detection signal is input to the 8-bit shift register 704, the reset signal is output from the 8-bit shift register 704 after 8 clocks (about 160 msec) from the main board 100, the payout control board 200, and the emission control board 600. , The display control board 300, the lamp control board 400, and the audio control board 500.
[0155]
The power failure detection signal and the reset signal are output in an active state during the time of the time constant of the delay circuit 707 from the time of power-on and after the recovery from the power failure and the time of the peripheral circuit power-on. After the time constant of the delay circuit 707, the power failure detection signal becomes inactive, and the reset signal is output inactive after eight clocks of the 8-bit shift register 704. The RAM initialization signal is output to the main board 100 and the payout control board 200 in an active state by manually pressing the RAM initialization switch 705.
[0156]
Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described.
13 to 20 show an example of the flow of a display game developed on the variable display device 310. As shown in FIG. 13A, the variable display device 310 has a display area divided into a matrix of three rows and three columns. At the beginning of the display game, the upper display areas 311 to 313 and the lower display areas 317 to 319 are similar to the background color and are not actually displayed. In the middle display areas 314 to 316, variable display is performed so that the identification information scrolls from top to bottom. Thereafter, the scrolling operation is stopped in the middle left display area 314 and one piece of identification information is displayed ((b) in the same figure). Subsequently, the scrolling operation is stopped in the middle right display area 316 and one piece of identification information is displayed. Is displayed.
[0157]
Here, when the reach mode is not formed as shown in FIG. 13C, the scroll operation of the display area 315 in the middle stage is also stopped, one piece of identification information is displayed, and the display game is lost. It ends in the state. For example, in FIG. 13D, “793” appears as a result of the display game, and the display game is over.
[0158]
When the reach mode is formed in the middle display areas 314 to 316 as shown in FIG. 14, thereafter, a game based on the superimposed identification information is developed. Note that in FIG. 14 and subsequent figures, the description of the display area where the identification information is not displayed is omitted.
[0159]
FIG. 15 shows a state where the superimposition identification information 1500 has appeared in the display area 315 in the middle as a specific area. In FIG. 15, a display area 312 in the upper row and a display area 318 in the lower row are displayed by being connected above and below the display area 315 in the middle row. Here, superimposed identification information 1500 in which identification information 1500a of “7”, identification information 1500b of “4”, and identification information 1500c of “9” overlap each other appears. These are partially overlapped with each other so that it is possible to visually recognize what identification information is superimposed.
[0160]
Here, the specific region is set to the unstopped portion of the identification information included in the line where the reach mode has appeared, but the specific region may be set to another portion. Further, the location of the specific location may be fixedly determined, or may be changed according to appropriate conditions.
[0161]
After the appearance of the superimposition identification information 1500, some target areas 1601 to 1603 appear around the specific area 315 as shown in FIG. In the example illustrated in FIG. 16, the first target area 1601 having a size (the size of two pieces of identification information) obtained by integrating the display area 311 in the upper left and the display area 312 in the upper is located in the upper right. A second target area 1602 having the size of one piece of identification information appears at the location where the display area 313 of the exists, and a third target area 1603 having the size of one piece of identification information appears at the location where the display area 319 on the lower right exists. are doing.
[0162]
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17, a state is displayed in which the respective pieces of identification information included in the superimposed identification information 1500 move to the target areas 1601 to 1603. In FIG. 17, the identification information 1500a of “7” moves to the third target area 1603, the identification information 1500b of “4” moves to the first target area 1601, and the identification information 1500c of “9” moves to the second target area 1602. ing. Further, the identification information 1500b of “4” moved to the first target area 1601 multiplies in the first target area 1601 according to its size. Note that, in addition to moving all pieces of identification information included in the superimposition identification information 1500 to the target area, display control may be performed such that some pieces of identification information remain at the location where the superimposition identification information appears.
[0163]
When the movement of the identification information included in the superimposed identification information 1500 is completed, as shown in FIG. 18, the identification information is changed at an unstopped point included in a remaining line where a special stop result mode is likely to be formed. Display starts. In the example shown in FIG. 18, there is a possibility that the special stop result mode may appear on the center vertical line, the center horizontal line, and the diagonally right-upward line. The display has been made. Further, the center vertical line 321, the center horizontal line 322, and the diagonally rising line 323 that can establish the reach mode are displayed so as to be visible to the player.
[0164]
Thereafter, the variable display at the unstopped portions is stopped, and one piece of identification information is displayed for each. In the example shown in FIG. 19, the identification information of “4” is displayed in the display area 315 in the middle, the identification information of “2” is displayed in the display area 317 on the lower left, and “4” is displayed in the display area 318 in the lower. Is displayed. As a result, a special stop result mode is established with “444” aligned with the central vertical line 321. Then, as shown in FIG. 20, the screen layout is changed, and a message 331 indicating the appearance of the jackpot is displayed. If the result of the displayed game finally becomes a special stop result mode such as “444” or “777”, the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 24 is repeated 15 times at the maximum as a special game state.
[0165]
The size of the target area, the appearance timing, the appearance manner, and the manner in which the identification information is moved to the target area, in addition to those described above, are prepared in various manners, and display control is performed in a manner appropriately selected from these. You. The appearance timings include: B. When the target region appears after the superimposed identification information appears but before the identification information included in the superimposed identification information starts moving. If the appearance condition of the superimposition identification information is satisfied, if the target area appears before the superimposition identification information appears, C.I. There is a case where the target area appears after the movement of the identification information included in the superimposed identification information starts.
[0166]
Regarding the size of the appearing target area, a. When the size is determined at the time of appearance, b. If the size changes after appearance, c. When the size changes after the appearance and before the movement of the identification information starts, d. After the appearance, the size may change even during the movement of the identification information.
[0167]
Further, the movement mode of the identification information is m. When the identification information is moved to the target area by the number corresponding to the size of the target area, n. When the identification information is moved to the target area within a range less than or equal to the upper limit of the number corresponding to the size of the target area, o. If the identification information that has moved to the target area of two or more pieces of identification information moves to the target area, moves within the target area, and stops at any point, p. There is a case where the identification information moved to the target area multiplies to a number corresponding to the size of the target area or up to this number. By combining any of the above-described A to C, any of the a to d, and any of the m to p, various display modes are possible.
[0168]
Next, a case where the identification information included in the superimposed identification information changes to another identification information at the moving destination will be described. For example, suppose that based on the appearance of the reach mode of “7”, superimposed identification information including three identification information of “3”, “7”, and “9” appears. In this case, the player pays attention to which target area the identification information of “7” moves to, but after the movement of the identification information is completed, the identification information of “3” or “9” becomes “7”. If the identification information originally changed from "7" to "3" or "9", the number of reach modes and the location of occurrence will change at that time. As a result, it is possible to obtain an unpredictable result when the superimposed identification information appears, so that the game content is more varied and high game performance is secured.
[0169]
As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and even if there are changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention, the present invention will be described. included. For example, in the above-described embodiment, a numeral pattern is used as the identification information, but various characters and symbols, or a pattern of an animal or a plant may be used as the identification information.
[0170]
Further, in the embodiment, the superimposition identification information appears under the condition that a reach mode advantageous to the player is formed in the course of the display game, but another event may be used as the appearance condition. For example, the end state of the previous display game, the winning of a ball to a special winning opening, the appearance of specific identification information in the process of executing the display game, or the appearance of a specific symbol on a normal symbol display device may be used. .
[0171]
Further, it may be configured such that the superimposed identification information appears according to the value of the result of the display game. For example, the game value that can be given to the player is different between the case where the display game result is aligned with “777” and the case where the display game result is aligned with “111” or “333”. The appearance of the identification information may be determined. In addition, the type of superimposed identification information that appears, and the movement mode and destination thereof may be changed in accordance with the result of the display game.
[0172]
Further, in the embodiment, the matrix of 3 rows and 3 columns is used as the basis of the display area. However, if the target area to which the identification information included in the superimposed identification information is moved can be displayed, the configuration of the display area Is not limited to a matrix of three rows and three columns.
[0173]
Further, in the embodiment, the superimposed identification information including the same information as the identification information constituting the reach mode appears, but the superimposed identification information not including the same information as the identification information constituting the reach mode may appear. Good. For example, when the reach mode of “7” appears, superimposed identification information including two pieces of identification information of “9” and identification information of “3” appears. In other words, superimposition identification information that can newly configure the reach mode using only the identification information included in the superimposition identification information may appear. In addition, among the pieces of identification information already stopped and displayed, superimposed identification information including the same pieces of identification information that do not constitute the reach mode may appear. As a result, the player's sense of expectation for the establishment of the special stop result mode can be increased.
[0174]
In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been described with respect to a pachinko machine. However, the present invention can be similarly applied to a game machine such as a smart ball game machine or an arrange ball game machine which is controlled by a program. In each of such cases, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained.
[0175]
【The invention's effect】
According to the gaming machine of the present invention, after the superimposed identification information on which the plurality of pieces of identification information are superimposed appears in the specific area, some or all of the identification information included in the superimposed identification information moves to another area. In addition to controlling the display game, the target area to which each piece of identification information is moved is displayed so that its size can be changed, so that the game content is novel and rich in change, and a fresh It can be fun and show high gameplay.
[0176]
In particular, in the case where the movement mode of the identification information is variously changed according to the size of the target area, the player's attention is also paid to what size the target area becomes, and the interest of the game is increased. Can be further enhanced.
[0177]
Further, in a configuration in which the appearance timing of the target area can be changed, the player is interested in the appearance of the target area at any time, so that a more varied game can be provided.
[0178]
When the timing of determining the size of the target area is the time when the target area comes out, the thrill and the sense of tension as to what size of the target area appears can be given to the player immediately before the appearance of the target area. On the other hand, when the size of the target area can be changed after the appearance, it is possible to give the player a long and thrilling feeling of what size to determine.
[0179]
In addition, if the size of the target area is determined before the start of the movement of the identification information, it is possible to watch the movement with confidence, and if the size changes during the movement, a more thrilling and varied game will be provided can do.
[0180]
In the case of moving the number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the size of the target area, in addition to which identification information moves to the target area, a special prize is given to which part of the target area stops which identification information. Since the establishment is affected, it is possible to develop a game with more variety.
[0181]
When the identification information is moved to the target area with the number corresponding to the size as an upper limit, the identification information may not move to the target area up to the upper limit number, and the game content is further diversified.
[0182]
When the identification information is multiplied to a number corresponding to the size of the target area at the destination, the appearance of a target area having a size corresponding to a plurality of areas gives the player an impression that the possibility of winning a prize has increased, and the player has a large impression. Expectation can be given.
[0183]
In the case where the superimposed identification information including the same identification information as the identification information constituting the reach mode advantageous to the player appears, the reach mode is shifted to the special stop result mode by moving the identification information included in the superimposed identification information. Is possible, the expectation of the player for the acquisition of the game value can be effectively aroused by the appearance of the superimposed identification information.
[0184]
After the identification information included in the superimposed identification information is moved, the variable display is performed only in the area where the special stop result mode can be established, so that the useless variable display is eliminated and the attention of the player is reduced in the special stop result mode. Can be concentrated on the variable display of the portion related to the establishment of
[0185]
In the case where the identification information included in the superimposed identification information changes to another identification information at the movement destination, it is possible to obtain an unexpected result at the time of appearance, the game content is further varied, and the high game performance is improved. Secured.
[0186]
In the case where the appearance condition of the superimposition identification information is that the reach mode is formed in the course of the display game, the superimposition identification information appears in a state in which the formation of the reach mode increases the player's expectation for the acquisition of the game value. Can give the player greater expectations and excitement.
[0187]
Further, in the case of displaying the superimposed identification information in accordance with the value of the display game result, the game value and the display content are linked, and the thrill and excitement of the player can be more effectively increased.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a rear view showing an internal structure of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing a game board of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged rear view showing the back side of the game board of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an entire circuit configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a main board included in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of a payout control board included in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a display control board included in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of a lamp control board included in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of an audio control board included in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a launch control board included in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a power supply board included in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a display game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a scene of a display game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which a reach mode has appeared.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a scene of a display game developed on the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which superimposition identification information has appeared.
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a scene of a display game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which a target area has appeared.
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a scene of a display game developed on the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which superimposition identification information is moving.
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a scene of a display game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which the movement of the superimposition identification information is completed.
FIG. 19 is an example of a scene of a display game developed by the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, showing an example of a state in which all variable display is completed after the superimposition identification information has moved. FIG.
FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a state in which a message indicating the appearance of a jackpot has appeared, which is one scene of a display game developed on the variable display device of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Game machine body
2. Game board
3. Upper tray
4: Lower tray
5 ... handle
6 ... Ashtray
7 ... Lever for removing the saucer ball
8 ... Lever for removing the bottom tray ball
9 ... Lending button
10 ... Return button
11 ... Glass frame
12 ... frequency display
15 ... Windmill
16… Induction rail
21 ... Start port
22a ... Right sleeve winning opening
22b: Left sleeve winning opening
23a ... Right drop winning opening
23b… Left drop winning opening
24… Grand Prize Winner
29 ... Out mouth
100 ... Main board
101: One-chip microcomputer
102 ... CPU
103 ... ROM
104 ... RAM
105 ... NMI
106 ... I / O port
107 ... Internal timer
108 clock circuit
109 ... Clock synchronization / delay circuit
110, 111 ... gate circuit
112a-112g ... Latch circuit
113 ... Address decode circuit
114 ... buffer
115 ... Reset
116 ... Testing test signal terminal
121 ... Start port switch
122a ... Right sleeve winning opening switch
122b: Left sleeve winning opening switch
123a… Right drop winning switch
123b ... Left drop winning opening switch
124 ... Private actuating device switch
125 ... Count switch
126 ... Normal symbol display device operation gate switch
126a ... Right normal symbol display device operation gate switch
126b: Left normal symbol display device operation gate switch
130 ... prize ball detection switch
130a ... right prize ball detection switch
130b: Left prize ball detection switch
131… Shot ball switch
132 ... Glass frame open detection switch
133 ... Overflow switch
134… Grand Prize Opening Solenoid
135: Direction switching solenoid
136 ... Normal electric accessory solenoid
140 ... normal design display device
200 ... payout control board
201: One-chip microcomputer
202 ... Counter circuit
203 ... CPU
204 ... ROM
205 ... RAM
206 ... NMI
207 ... I / O port
208: Internal timer
209 ... Clock circuit
210: Clock synchronization / delay circuit
211, 212 ... Gate circuit
213 ... Address decode circuit
214, 215 ... Latch circuit
216 ... Reset
220 ... Ball lending detection switch
220a ... Right ball lending detection switch
220b ... Left ball lending detection switch
222: Dispensing motor
223: Dispensing stop solenoid
224 ... Route switching solenoid
300 Display control board
301: Display control CPU
302: Display control ROM
303: Display control RAM
304 ... Image control IC
305 ... Image data ROM
306 ... I / O interface
307 ... Testing test signal terminal
310 ... variable display device
311: Upper left display area
312: Display area in the upper row
313: upper right display area
314: Middle left display area
315: Middle display area
316: middle right display area
317: lower left display area
318: display area in lower row
319: lower right display area
321 ... central vertical line
322: Central horizontal line
323: Upward diagonal line
331… Message
400 ... Lamp control board
401 ... Lamp control CPU
402 ... Lamp control ROM
403: Lamp control RAM
404 ... I / O interface
405: Driver circuit
420… Special design hold LED
421: Normal design hold LED
422: gaming machine status lamp
423: Side case lamp
424: Game frame status lamp
425… Center LED
426… Gate LED
427 ... Attacker LED
428 ... Side LED
500 Voice control board
501: Voice control CPU
502: Voice control ROM
503: Voice control RAM
504: Voice control IC
505: Voice data ROM
506 ... I / O interface
507 ... Amplifier circuit
510… Speaker
600 ... Launch control board
601 ... oscillation circuit
602: frequency dividing circuit
603: Motor drive signal control circuit
604: Driver circuit
650 ... handle
651 ... Touch sensor
652 ... Launch stop switch
653 ... Launch motor
700 ... Power supply board
701: constant voltage power supply
702: Backup power supply
703 ... voltage detection circuit
704: shift register
705 ... RAM initialization switch
706 ... Clock circuit
707 ... Delay circuit
708 ... voltage detection circuit
709 ... power failure detection circuit
800: External terminal board for frame
801… Award ball tank ball existence switch
850: External terminal board for panel
900… Card unit connection board
1500: superimposition identification information
1500a ... Identification information of "7"
1500b ... Identification information of "4"
1500c ... identification information of "9"
1601 to 1603: target area
a ... Operation panel board
b… Card unit
c: Power supply AC24V

Claims (17)

A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and display control means for performing display control of the variable display device, and variably displaying the identification information on the variable display device based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. Is stopped, and a plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed. When a display mode of the execution result of the display game becomes a special stop result mode which is a combination of predetermined identification information, a predetermined game is performed. In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state in which a value can be given to a player,
The display control means includes superimposed display control means for displaying superimposed identification information on which a plurality of pieces of identification information are superimposed, and target area control means,
The superimposed display control means performs a movement control of moving some or all of the identification information included in the superimposed identification information to another area after the superimposed identification information appears in a specific area in the display game. And
The gaming machine, wherein the target area control means displays a target area to which the identification information is to be moved so that its size can be changed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the superimposed display control means changes a movement mode of the identification information according to a size of the target area. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the target area control means is capable of changing the appearance timing of the target area. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the target area control means displays the target area before the movement of the identification information by the superimposed display control means starts. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the target area control means determines the size of the target area when the target area appears. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the target area control means can change the size of the target area after the target area appears. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the target area control means determines the size of the target area before the movement of the identification information starts. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the target area control means can change the size of the target area while the identification information is moving. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the superimposed display control means moves the number of pieces of identification information corresponding to the size of the target area to the target area. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the superimposed display control means moves identification information to the target area with an upper limit of a number corresponding to the size of the target area. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the superimposed display control means multiplies the identification information to a number corresponding to a size of a target area to which the information is moved. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the superimposed display control means causes superimposed identification information including the same identification information as identification information constituting a reach mode advantageous to the player to appear. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein after the identification information included in the superimposed identification information is moved, the variable display is performed only in an area where the special stop result mode can be established. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the identification information included in the superimposed identification information changes to other identification information in the target area. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the superimposed display control means causes the superimposed identification information to appear based on a predetermined appearance condition being satisfied. 16. The gaming machine according to claim 15, wherein the appearance condition is that a reach mode advantageous to a player is formed in the course of the display game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the superimposed display control means causes the superimposed identification information to appear according to a value of a result of the display game.

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