JP2004174015A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enhances the interests of the players sufficiently and enables the sustaining of the enhanced interests. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a starter slot 17, a start detection means for detecting the game balls entering the starter slot 17, a decision means which decides whether the game balls detected by the start detection means should be given the win or loss, a variable display means 27 which enables the variable display of the result of the decision by the decision means in terms of the identifying information and a variable scoring means 311 which enables the varying advantageous for the players when the identifying information displayed on the variable display means 27 presents the predetermined specified pattern. The variable display means 27 has the first display area where the identifying information is displayed in the specified display aspect and the second display area where the identifying information is displayed in the display aspect different from that in the first display area. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a so-called fever machine (seven machine), a wing, a right ball, or a ball game machine such as an arrangement ball.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a ball-and-ball game machine, various game contents called so-called fever machines, right goods, or arrangement balls have been widely used. Among these, in the fever machine, when a game ball wins in a starting opening (for example, a variable starting winning opening), a symbol is variably displayed on a variable display means (for example, a special symbol display device). Then, when the display state of the variable display means becomes a specific state (for example, at the time of a big hit, the reach display is first performed, and the combination of the symbols displayed on the three display units is "7, 7, 7" , Etc.), the variable winning means (for example, a special winning opening) is opened. The variable prize means is closed once a predetermined number of game balls have won or a predetermined time has elapsed, but during the opening, the game balls pass through a specific area formed in the variable prize means. Then, it is opened again, and the opening and closing operations are repeated up to 16 times (so-called special game).
[0003]
In a right-to-play item or an arrangement game machine (game machine for an arrangement ball), the variable display means enters a specific double-row display state, so that the variable winning means (for example, a tulip-type electric accessory) is opened for a predetermined time. When a game ball passes through a specific area in the opened variable winning means, a big hit state is established. When the big hit state is reached, a winning port (for example, a passing gate) which is normally invalid becomes valid until a predetermined game elapses, and when a game ball passes through the valid winning port, a variable winning port (for example, An accessory, such as an attacker, is opened.
[0004]
In this way, when the predetermined slot condition is satisfied and the variable winning means is in an advantageous state for the player, the players of the various ball game machines such as the Seven machine can use the variable winning means (in this case, the attacker) in the variable winning means. In a specific area, a game ball is passed within a predetermined time to generate a big hit state, or the big hit state is continued to obtain a large amount of prize balls.
[0005]
By the way, the reach display refers to “effect display displayed on the variable display means when the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed on the variable display means”. That is, the symbol other than the display symbol which is the final stop symbol displayed on the variable display means is continuously stopped, rocked, enlarged or reduced or deformed for a predetermined time in a state in which the symbol coincides with the specific stop symbol mode which is a big hit. Or a state in which a plurality of display symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are switched.
[0006]
For example, when the variable display means includes three display units arranged in the horizontal direction, a left symbol variably displayed on the left display unit, a right symbol variably displayed on the right display unit, and a middle display The symbols stop in the order of the middle symbols variably displayed in the section, and when all of the displayed symbols are aligned with the same symbol, a big hit is assumed. At this time, a state in which the symbols other than the middle symbol which is the final stopped symbol (that is, the left symbol and the right symbol) are stopped at the same symbol is referred to as a reach state. When the reach state is reached, the display pattern of the medium symbol is changed to a variable display pattern different from the normal state, or at the same time, the screen is flashed at the same time, and various signs and characters are displayed. Is generally configured to increase the player's sense of expectation for the occurrence of a big hit and to excite the interest in the game.
[0007]
Here, some recent ball game machines have variable display means capable of setting a plurality of effective lines (hereinafter, referred to as “effective lines”) for determining whether or not a big hit has occurred (Japanese Patent No. Reference 1 and Patent Document 2). According to this variable display means, it is possible to simultaneously generate a plurality of lines in the reach state, thereby giving an effect as if the probability of a big hit increased.
[0008]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-157749 (FIG. 28)
[Patent Document 2]
Patent No. 3058868 (FIG. 7)
[0009]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the ball game machines according to these conventional examples are based on only one display mode, and are capable of duplicating arbitrary identification information of this display mode and enlarging the intervals of the symbols constituting the display mode to be effective. It's just multiple lines. For this reason, there is a problem that the variation in the displayed symbols is less surprising, the interest of the player is sufficiently increased, and the display cannot be continued. In particular, these ball game machines have a problem that the display mode tends to be simple because the number of active lines that increase is known.
[0010]
The present invention has been made in order to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of sufficiently enhancing the interest of a player and continuing the enhanced interest. It is in.
[0011]
It is another object of the present invention to provide a more attractive and novel gaming machine which has a simple structure and has increased entertainment.
[0012]
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that facilitates effective use of board components and easily secures a space for installing board components on a game board or the like.
[0013]
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of sufficiently increasing the interest of a player by displaying various effects.
[0014]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Starting detection means for detecting a game ball entering the starting port,
Determining means for determining whether or not the game ball detected by the start detecting means is a hit;
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a determination result by the determination unit as identification information;
A game machine provided with variable winning means capable of changing to a state advantageous to the player when the identification information displayed on the variable display means has a predetermined specific symbol,
The variable display means includes: a first display area for displaying the identification information in a predetermined display mode; and a second display area for displaying the identification information in a display mode different from the first display area. It is characterized by having.
[0015]
According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the variable display means has two display areas, and each display area displays the identification information in a different display mode. Can have a strong impact on people. In other words, in a series of displays performed by the variable display means, portions having different display areas and display modes are mixed, so that this display comes to the player's surprise and can give a strong impact to the player. Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the amusement can be increased, and the interest of the player can be sufficiently increased, and the enhanced interest can be continued.
[0016]
Here, in the first and second aspects of the invention, at least one of the first display area and the second display area (for example, the first display area) performs a reach display. It may be an area. The area in which the reach display is performed is “an area where, when the reach state is reached, part of the displayed identification information continues to fluctuate and others stop fluctuating”. Further, in the present specification, the “identification information” is a constituent unit of a design, and may be, for example, a “number”, a “character”, a “graphic”, a “character”, or the like. Further, as the "variable display means" in this specification, in addition to those configured using a single segment display, a 7-segment display, and the like, a liquid crystal display, a CRT, a dot matrix, electroluminescence, fluorescence, and the like. An example using a display tube or the like can be given.
[0017]
Here, the “different display mode” means, for example, a case where (1) the display method of the identification information displayed in the first display area is different from the display method of the identification information displayed in the second display area (for example, (A case where one display area displays identification information with a “seven-segment display” and the other display area displays identification information with a “single-segment display”), (2) a first display area When the color, shape, and the like of the identification information displayed in step (2) are different from the color, shape, and the like of the identification information displayed in the second display area, (3) the identification information displayed in the first display area is different. When the size is different from the size of the identification information displayed in the second display area, (4) the identification information displayed in the first display area and the identification information displayed in the second display area are the same as ( For example, there is a case where two or more of 1) to (3) are different.
[0018]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, a display element (ie, a display element) constituting the first display area and a display element (ie, the display element) constituting the second display area are provided in order to perform a display having a higher impact. Element) may be separate. However, the display element forming the second display area exists in a part of the display element forming the first display area, or the first element is formed in a part of the display element forming the second display area. There may be a display element constituting the display area.
[0019]
A game machine according to claim 2 is characterized in that:
Starting detection means for detecting a game ball entering the starting port,
Determining means for determining whether or not the game ball detected by the start detecting means is a hit;
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a determination result by the determination unit as identification information;
A game machine provided with variable winning means capable of changing to a state advantageous to the player when the identification information displayed on the variable display means has a predetermined specific symbol,
The variable display unit includes a plurality of display units each including a first display element belonging to a first display area and a second display element belonging to a second display area,
In each display unit, the identification information is displayed by selectively using a first display element and a second display element.
[0020]
Also in the gaming machine according to claim 2, since the variable display means has two display areas and each display area displays identification information, the variable display means has a surprising display mode, and has a strong impact on the player. Can be given. In other words, in a series of displays performed by the variable display means, portions having different display areas are mixed, so that this display comes to the player's surprise and can give a strong impact to the player.
[0021]
Moreover, each display section is divided into a first display element and a second display element, and these display elements selectively display identification information, so that a more unexpected display can be performed. That is, the "each display unit" that the player watches during the game is configured using two display elements, and the identification information is displayed by selectively using the two display elements of each display unit. In other words, the display elements are not simply vaguely switched between the display using the first display area and the display using the second display area, but the display elements are switched for each display section, so that the viewpoint is concentrated on each display section. For a player, the game machine becomes more varied and surprising. Therefore, according to the gaming machine, the amusement can be increased, and the interest of the player can be sufficiently increased, and the enhanced interest can be continued.
[0022]
In the invention according to claim 2, "the first display element belonging to the first display area" means that the first display element of the entire display section constitutes the first display area. The "second display element belonging to the second display area" means that the second display element is configured by the second display elements of all the display units. The gaming machine according to the second aspect of the invention may have the features of the first aspect of the invention. That is, also in the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the invention, the display mode of the identification information displayed in the first display area and the display mode of the identification information displayed in the second display area may be different.
[0023]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the first display area can be provided with a plurality of active lines that can be in a reach state. I do.
[0024]
In the gaming machine according to the third aspect of the present invention, in a series of displays performed by the variable display means, in addition to mixing portions having different display areas and the like, the variation of the reach display is increased. A stronger impact can be given to the player. Further, since a plurality of activated lines can be displayed and an effect as if the probability of a big hit has been increased is given, the gaming machine is more varied and surprising.
[0025]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, (a) both the first display area and the second display area are in a line-type reach state (for example, linearly arranged in a horizontal direction, a vertical direction, an oblique direction, etc.). (A linear reach state constituted by a plurality of display units) is displayed.) (B) Only the first display area displays the "line-type reach state" and the second display area When displaying the “reach state different from the line type”, (c) only the first display area displays the “reach state of the line type” and the second display area does not display the “reach state” In such a case, examples can be given. In the case of (a), only the number of valid lines in the first display area may be plural, or the number of valid lines in both the first display area and the second display area may be plural. May be done. Further, in the invention of claim 3, the number of valid lines may be fixed at “predetermined plural values” or may be varied between “1 and predetermined plural values”. In the latter case, the number of active lines is increased or decreased, so that the player becomes a more thrilling gaming machine.
[0026]
In this specification, the “reach state (reach display)” refers to a “big hit” before the final result is displayed in the display area (either the first display area or the second display area). In the state where the possibility continues, the effect display is displayed in this display area. " That is, the symbol other than the display symbol that is the final stop symbol displayed in the display area (any one of the first display area and the second display area) corresponds to a specific stop symbol mode that is a big hit. Stop, swing, enlarge, reduce, or deform continuously for a predetermined period of time in a synchronized state, a state in which a plurality of display symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, a position in which the display symbols are switched, and the like. .
[0027]
For example, in the case where the display area includes a plurality of (for example, three) display units arranged in a line in the horizontal direction, the vertical direction, or the inclined direction, one end (for example, the left side, the upper side, or the oblique upper side) ), The end symbol (for example, “left symbol”, “upper symbol”, or “diagonally upper symbol”) that is variably displayed on the display section, and the other edge (for example, right, lower, or An end symbol (for example, “right symbol”, “lower symbol”, or “diagonally lower symbol”) that is variably displayed on the display portion of “oblique lower side”, and a middle (for example, middle) display portion It is assumed that the symbols stop in the order of the "middle symbols" that are variably displayed, and that a large hit occurs when all of the displayed symbols are aligned with the same symbol (hereinafter referred to as "line-type jackpot state"). At this time, symbols other than the "final symbol" that is the final stop symbol (for example, "left symbol" and "right symbol", "upper symbol" and "lower symbol", "diagonally upper symbol" and The state in which the “diagonally lower symbol” is stopped at the same symbol is called a reach state. Then, when this reach state is reached, the variable display pattern of the "pattern inside" is changed to a variable display pattern different from the normal state, the screen is flashed at the same time, some signs or characters appear, etc. By adopting a suitable display mode, the player may have an increased sense of expectation for the occurrence of a big hit, and may be configured to excite the interest in the game.
[0028]
The “reach state” of the third aspect of the invention refers to the “line-type reach state constituted by a plurality of display units arranged in a line”. In addition, as a reach state of a method other than the “line-type reach state”, for example, a “matrix-type reach state” can be exemplified. That is, a case where the same symbol is displayed on all of a plurality of display units (for example, nine) arranged in a matrix (for example, 3 rows and 3 columns) is regarded as a big hit (hereinafter, referred to as a “matrix type big hit state”). ), A state where display units other than one predetermined display unit (for example, a central display unit) are stopped at the same symbol can be exemplified (hereinafter, referred to as “matrix type reach state”).
[0029]
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein, in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, when the identification information displayed in the second display area is all the same or the same type, the variable The winning means is characterized by changing to a state advantageous to the player.
[0030]
According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the characteristic "matrix-type big hit state" is alternatively realized by the second display area, so that the interest of the player can be further enhanced. According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the second display area may realize a “matrix-type big hit state” via a reach state (that is, a matrix-type reach state) or a reach state (ie, a matrix-type big hit state). The “matrix type big hit state” may be realized without going through the mold reach state).
[0031]
Note that, in the present invention, "all the identification information is the same" refers to a case where all the identification information displayed in the second display area are aligned with the same symbol. As the “identical”, for example, a case in which all pieces of identification information displayed in the second display area are aligned with the same symbol (number, character, symbol, character, etc.) can be exemplified. In addition, “all types of identification information are the same type” refers to a case where all pieces of identification information displayed in the second display area are aligned with related symbols. As the same type, for example, “when all the identification information displayed in the second display area includes a symbol (numeral, character, symbol, etc.) that differs only in size or expression form (character style, etc.)” For example, "a case where all pieces of identification information displayed in the second display area are arranged under the same theme" can be exemplified. To align with the same theme, for example, when all are provided with floral designs, when all are aligned with fruit designs, when all are aligned with animal designs, all are presenters of a certain story (old tale, animation, etc.) For example.
[0032]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, a lamp device configured by using a cold cathode tube is disposed at a portion on the front side of the gaming machine,
When the identification information displayed on the variable display means does not correspond to the specific symbol, the identification information displayed on the display unit changes again in response to light emission of the lamp device. .
[0033]
According to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect of the present invention, the re-variation can be executed, and the execution of the re-variation can be displayed on the cold-cathode tube to appeal to the player's vision, thereby giving a stronger impact. be able to. Here, as the "site on the front side of the gaming machine" of the invention of claim 5, a "game board having a game area formed thereon" or a frame (a front frame or the like) can be exemplified.
[0034]
The "cold-cathode tube" of the invention according to claim 5 generally includes a "lamp device that is driven to be turned on and / or flashed by starting discharge from the cathode at room temperature", in other words, "a preheating of the cathode is necessary. And a lamp device having no filament on the electrode. " This cold cathode tube is resistant to frequent lighting driving and blinking driving and has sufficient durability, so that it can be used in a good state for a long period of time. Therefore, when the lamp device is configured by using a cold cathode tube as in the invention of claim 5, the amount of light of the lamp device can be increased, and light having a high impact can be frequently turned on or blinked. A sufficient illumination effect can be obtained by the lamp device. Further, even if frequent lighting driving or blinking driving is performed, the life of the lamp device is not shortened. Further, since the structure of the lamp device and the structure of the driving circuit can be simplified, the structure can be simplified as compared with a conventional gaming machine lamp device (a lamp device having a lamp such as a hot cathode tube or a light bulb that performs hot cathode operation). The manufacturing cost can be reduced. Further, in the “lamp device” using the “cold cathode tube”, the running cost can be reduced because the current when the lamp emits light is small.
[0035]
The "cold cathode tube" according to the fifth aspect of the present invention does not require a filament, can shorten a non-light emitting portion, and can be easily miniaturized (narrowed). Further, when the lamp device itself generates a large amount of heat, such as a lamp device using a hot cathode tube or a light bulb, and the heat of the lamp device itself may adversely affect electronic components arranged around the lamp device. Requires that a heat radiating means be provided around the lamp device. However, the "cold-cathode tube" according to the fifth aspect of the present invention does not require a filament and can reduce the amount of heat generated by the cold-cathode tube (lamp device) itself. It is not necessary to provide, or the number of the heat radiating means can be reduced. Further, in the cold-cathode tube (lamp device) according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the color of light emitted from the cold-cathode tube (lamp device) is selected by selecting the type of phosphor applied to the tube body (glass tube). Can be selected from a variety of colors.
[0036]
A gaming machine according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, wherein the ramp device and another ramp device different from the ramp device are three-dimensionally arranged on a front portion of the gaming machine. , One of the lamp devices is located in front of the other lamp device.
[0037]
In a gaming machine, if the number of lamp devices arranged is increased, the illumination effect can be increased accordingly. However, since various board components such as a variable display means and a variable winning means are arranged on a game board or the like, a sufficient installation space for the lamp device cannot be secured, and the desired number of lamp devices may not be arranged. is there. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, since a plurality of lamp devices are three-dimensionally arranged, for example, a large number of lamp devices can be efficiently arranged in a small space.
[0038]
In the invention according to claim 6, the "other lamp device" may be a lamp device configured using a cold cathode tube, or a lamp configured using a light-emitting body (for example, an LED) other than the cold cathode tube. It may be a device. However, according to the aspect in which the “other lamp device” is configured by a light-emitting body other than the cold-cathode tube, the lamp device of a different mode (that is, the cold-cathode tube and the light-emitting body other than the cold-cathode tube) is selectively turned on. Or a state of being lit in a superimposed manner, and a higher illumination effect can be obtained. If the illuminance and the emission color are different between the “lamp device according to claim 5” and the “other lamp device”, a more effective illumination effect can be exhibited.
[0039]
In the invention according to claim 6, (a) a mode in which both the "lamp device according to claim 5" and "another lamp device" are arranged so as to protrude forward of the game board; An aspect in which one of the "lamp device according to claim 5" and the "other lamp device" projects forward of the game board surface, and the other is located on the game board surface. (C) "The lamp device according to claim 5" One of the lamp device and the other lamp device is disposed so as to be depressed from the game board surface, and the other is located on the game board surface. (D) The lamp device according to claim 5 and the other lamp device Is protruded forward of the game board surface, and the other is arranged to be depressed from the game board surface. In the invention according to claim 6, the "other lamp device" may be disposed on both sides of the "lamp device according to claim 5" in the front-rear direction, or the "other lamp device" may be referred to as "other lamp device". The lamp device according to claim 5 may be arranged in multiple layers (for example, double, triple, etc.) on one side along the front-rear direction. Further, as an applied invention of the invention of claim 6 (hereinafter referred to as "application invention 1"), a light-emitting body (for example, LED) other than a cold-cathode tube is used instead of the "lamp device of claim 5". An embodiment using a lamp device configured as described above can be exemplified.
[0040]
A gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, a probability varying unit that varies a probability that the identification information displayed on the variable display unit becomes the specific symbol. ,
And a probability variation display unit capable of displaying that the probability of becoming the specific symbol has been varied.
[0041]
Since the gaming machine according to the seventh aspect of the present invention includes the probability variation means and the probability variation display means, a more interesting game can be realized.
[0042]
The gaming machine according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein, even when detected by the start detection unit, when there is pending information for which identification information has not been displayed by the variable display unit, A hold storage unit for storing the hold information;
In the case where the probability of being the specific symbol has been changed after the end of the special game state, when the hold information stored in the hold storage unit is a hit, the probability change display unit is configured to display the specific symbol with the specific symbol. It is characterized in that it is not displayed that the probability has changed.
[0043]
In the gaming machine according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, under a predetermined condition, a hit in a state in which the probability of a specific symbol being changed after a predetermined special game is completed (hereinafter, a hit in a probable change state) ) Is displayed on the display as a hit (hereinafter, referred to as a "hit in a normal state") in a "state in which the probability of becoming a specific symbol after completion of the predetermined special game is not changed". This is intended to interest the player.
[0044]
That is, in the state where the probability of a specific symbol being changed after the completion of the predetermined special game (hereinafter, may be referred to as “probable change state” or “high probability state”), the hold storage area (hold storage). Means) has a big hit random number value (holding information), and the big hit random number value (holding information) is displayed as "a specific symbol after the end of the predetermined special game." In the state where the probability is not changed (hereinafter, also referred to as “non-probable state” or “low-probability state”), that is, “hit in the normal state”, and the “predetermined special game” Processes after is completed. As a result, it appears to the player that the rate of obtaining the “hit in the normal state” of the hold information has increased. In other words, it is displayed as if it was a hit in the normal state, even though it was a hit in the probable state. In other words, the player understands that he has gained a "hit in a normal state" due to his / her skill, despite the fact that the hit is a "hit in a probable state," Can be fully satisfied. The present invention is particularly effective when the restriction on the “number of reservations” for special symbols is eliminated or relaxed, and the possibility of a big hit due to the reservation information increases.
[0045]
In the gaming machine according to the present invention, if there is a game ball (not-displayed ball) for which the display of the determination result by the variable display means has not been performed, this is stored as "pending information" and the preceding game is stored. If the display of the judgment about the ball is a hit, wait for the end of the "special game" relating to the preceding game ball, and if it is off, display the judgment of the undisplayed ball sequentially following the display of the off. Do. The number of such undisplayed spheres (the number of unexecuted suspension information) is generally called the suspension number.
[0046]
A gaming machine according to a ninth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the eighth aspect, further comprising a holding information number display unit for displaying the number of the unexecuted holding information,
The reserved information number display means has a seven-segment display unit capable of displaying two digits or three or more digits.
[0047]
According to the gaming machine of the ninth aspect of the present invention, since the number-of-remaining-information display means is configured by using the seven-segment display unit, it is easy to display a large amount of pending information. In addition, the player can instantly grasp the number of pieces of pending information, and the installation space for the number-of-suspended-information display means does not increase.
[0048]
As an application invention of the ninth invention (hereinafter referred to as "application invention 2"), the "hold information display means is constituted by using a lamp unit for displaying the number of hold information in an approximate number. A game machine according to claim 8 ". In this application example, since the number-of-reserved-information display means is configured by using a lamp unit for displaying an approximate number, display can be performed even if the number of retained information (the number of retained information) is large. In addition, the player can instantly grasp the approximate number of the reserved information, and the installation space of the reserved information number display means does not increase. Further, as another application invention of the ninth aspect of the invention (hereinafter referred to as "application invention 3"), "a hold information number display means displays a real number of the number of hold information; And a lamp display unit for displaying the number of the hold information as an approximate number.
[0049]
The gaming machine according to claim 10,
Starting detection means for detecting a game ball entering the starting port,
Determining means for determining whether or not the game ball detected by the start detecting means is a hit;
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a determination result by the determination unit as identification information;
When the identification information displayed on the variable display means becomes a predetermined specific symbol, variable winning means capable of changing to a state advantageous to the player;
Probability changing means for changing the probability that the identification information displayed on the variable display means becomes the specific symbol,
Probability variation display means capable of displaying that the probability of becoming the specific symbol has been varied,
A holding storage unit for storing the holding information when there is holding information for which identification information has not been displayed by the variable display unit even if the holding information is detected by the start detecting unit. ,
In the case where the probability of being the specific symbol has been changed after the end of the special game state, when the hold information stored in the hold storage unit is a hit, the probability change display unit is configured to display the specific symbol with the specific symbol. It is characterized in that it is not displayed that the probability has changed.
[0050]
According to the gaming machine of the tenth aspect of the invention, similarly to the gaming machine of the eighth aspect of the present invention, under a predetermined condition, "hit in a probable change state" is displayed on the display as "hit in a normal state". Showing is intended to interest players
[0051]
It should be noted that as a gaming machine according to a subordinate invention of the invention of claim 8 (hereinafter referred to as “related invention 1”),
`` Hold storage means for storing the hold information when there is hold information for which identification information has not been displayed by the variable display means even if detected by the start detection means,
In the case where the probability of becoming the specific symbol is changed after the end of the special game state, when the hold information stored in the hold storage means is a hit, the number of the hold hit information which is the hit is stored. Storage means to hold
When a predetermined game is executed by digesting the predetermined holding information and the number of the holding information stored in the holding unit is plural when the special game is executed, the processing is executed by the holding information related to the digestion. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the probability change display means does not display that the probability of the specific symbol has been changed after the special game state ends.
[0052]
Further, as a gaming machine according to a subordinate invention of the invention of claim 10 (hereinafter referred to as “related invention 2”),
"The opening,
Starting detection means for detecting a game ball entering the starting port,
Determining means for determining whether or not the game ball detected by the start detecting means is a hit;
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a determination result by the determination unit as identification information;
When the identification information displayed on the variable display means becomes a predetermined specific symbol, variable winning means capable of changing to a state advantageous to the player;
Probability changing means for changing the probability that the identification information displayed on the variable display means becomes the specific symbol,
Probability variation display means capable of displaying that the probability of becoming the specific symbol has been varied,
Even if detected by the start detecting means, when there is pending information for which the display of the identification information by the variable display means is not performed, a pending storage means for storing the pending information,
In the case where the probability of becoming the specific symbol is changed after the end of the special game state, when the hold information stored in the hold storage means is a hit, the number of the hold hit information which is the hit is stored. A gaming machine comprising:
When a predetermined game is executed by digesting the predetermined holding information and the number of the holding information stored in the holding unit is plural when the special game is executed, the processing is executed by the holding information related to the digestion. A gaming machine, wherein after the special gaming state ends, the probability change display means does not display that the probability of the specific symbol has been changed. ] Can be illustrated.
[0053]
In the related invention 1 or the related invention 2, it is assumed that “when the number of pieces of hold information stored in the hold means is one when the predetermined hold information is digested and the special game is executed. , The probability variation display means displays that the probability of becoming the specific symbol has been varied after the end of the special game state executed based on the per-winning information pertaining to the digestion (hereinafter, “probable variation display”). "May be done.") Or may be displayed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. As the “predetermined condition”, for example, “one hold hit information (that is, one hold hit information when the number is reduced from a plurality to one)” generated in a process of digesting a plurality of hold hit information is used. After the end of the special game state executed by the digestion, the probable change display is not performed. On the other hand, in the case where the "number of pending hit information" stored in the pending hit storage means is digested in a state where there is never more than one, "one pending hit information (that is, after increasing from zero to one, It is also possible to display a probable change after the end of the special game state which is executed by extinguishing one piece of holding information which is extinguished without becoming two pieces.
[0054]
Note that, in the invention of claim 10 and the related invention 2 as well, the features of any one of the inventions of the claims 1 to 6 and 9 and the features of any of the inventions of the application inventions 1 to 3 May be provided.
[0055]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, examples showing embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0056]
A. Example 1
[0057]
(1) Mechanical structure of pachinko machine
In the present embodiment, as a specific example of a gaming machine, a first-type pachinko machine (ball game machine) of a type called a so-called "seven machine" is illustrated. First, the mechanical structure of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0058]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front portion of the pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame (main body frame) 2, a middle frame 3, a front frame 4, an upper plate portion 5, a lower plate portion 6, And a locking device 7. In FIGS. 1 and 2, a game board is omitted for simplicity.
[0059]
The outer frame 2 is obtained by assembling and fixing a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The middle frame 3 is entirely made of plastic, has a frame body 3a and a lower plate 3b (see FIG. 2), and is pivotally supported on the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. Further, a locking device 7 (see FIG. 1) is provided at the center of the right end of the middle frame 3. The locking device 7 has a substantially rectangular shape with a keyhole when viewed from the front, and locks when the front frame 4 is closed. It is for.
[0060]
Here, the frame portion 3a is formed in a substantially rectangular frame shape from the upper end to about 2/3 of the entire middle frame 3 downward, and a substantially triangular frame decoration LED lens of the front frame 4 is provided at the upper end portion. In correspondence with 4c and 4e, a prize ball display LED (not shown) and a prize ball display LED board 4d (see FIG. 16) are provided on the left side, and a stop display LED (not shown in FIG. 2) and a stop display LED board are provided on the right side. 4f (see FIG. 16) is provided.
[0061]
The lower plate portion 3b occupies approximately 1/3 of the entire middle frame 3 from the lower end to the upper side, and the left end corresponds to the speaker surface 5a formed on the upper plate portion 5 according to the gaming state. A speaker 400a (see FIG. 16) for generating sound effects and other sounds (voices) is provided, and is stored in the upper plate portion 5 at a substantially center with respect to a launching device unit (not shown) for launching a game ball. A supply device (not shown) for supplying the game balls is provided.
[0062]
Further, below the lower plate portion 3b, there is provided a lower plate portion 6 provided with an ashtray, a ball-drawing lever, and the like, and approximately in the center of the lower plate portion 6, for discharging game balls from the inside of the pachinko machine 1. A discharge handle 6 for operating a firing device unit (not shown) is provided at the right end. A touch switch 9a for detecting that the player is touching is mounted on the firing handle 9, and a fire stop switch 9b for temporarily instructing a stop of the fire is arranged near the touch switch 9a.
[0063]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front frame 4 is entirely made of plastic, and a game area 11 (FIG. 3) formed on the game board 10 so that the game board 10 (see FIG. 3) can be visually recognized from the front. (See FIG. 2) has an opening 4a formed in a substantially circumferential shape. A substantially rectangular glass frame 4s (see FIG. 2) in which two glass plates 4r are fitted according to the openings 4a is mounted on the back surface.
[0064]
The front frame 4 occupies about ／ of the entire front surface of the pachinko machine 1 and is pivotally mounted on the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. On the other hand, a frame decoration lamp lens 4b is provided at the upper end of the front frame 4. Inside the lens 4b, a frame decoration lamp substrate 4g (see FIG. 16) and a frame decoration lamp substrate 4g are formed along the arc at the upper end of the opening 4a. A plurality of game effect lamps (not shown) are provided.
[0065]
The upper plate portion 5 is pivotally attached to the left end of the middle frame 3 below the front frame 4 so as to be openable and closable. On the outer edge portion 5b of the dish, a ball removal button, a game ball lending / returning button, and the like are provided. The upper plate 5 is provided with a discharge port 5c for discharging game balls from the inside of the pachinko machine 1. A speaker surface 5a having a plurality of long holes is formed on the left end, and a volume switch board 12 (see FIG. 16) is provided on the back surface. On the left end side of the pachinko machine 1, a prepaid card unit 13 is mounted.
[0066]
Next, the surface structure of the game board 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body, is held by the middle frame 3 (see FIGS. 1 and 2), and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 15) described later. ing. In the game board 10, a substantially circular game area 11 is formed by an outer rail 14 and an inner rail 15 provided on the surface of the game board 10, and a central device 26 and a first device A seed starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17, a variable winning device 18, a left winning opening 19, a right winning opening 20, a lower left winning opening 21, a lower right winning opening 22, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown). ), And a pair of lamp windmills 24, 25 and the like.
[0067]
As shown in FIG. 3, the central display device 26 is arranged at a substantially central portion of the game area 11. As shown in FIG. 4, a main display device (special symbol display device) 27 for displaying a special symbol, a normal symbol display device 32, a special symbol holding display device 16a, movable devices 8a and 8b, A change possibility determination lamp 8c, a re-lottery display lamp 8d, a re-change start display lamp 8e, a positive change transition display lamp 8f, a positive change status display lamp 8g, a normal symbol status display lamp 8h, and a hit line display lamp 8i. , Is provided. The main display device 27 shows one specific example of the variable display means, and the probability change status display lamp 8g shows one specific example of the probability change display means. The special symbol hold display device 16a is a specific example of a hold information number display unit.
[0068]
This main display device 27 is a specific example of claims 1 and 2, and as shown in FIG. 4, nine display portions 27a, 27b, 27c, 27d arranged in a matrix of 3 rows and 3 splits. , 27e, 27f, 27g, 27h, and 27i. In the following description, the display portions 27a to 27i and the special symbols displayed on the display portions 27a to 27i may be referred to as follows.
[0069]
That is, the upper display units 27a to 27c are referred to as “upper left display unit 27a”, “upper middle display unit 27b”, and “upper right display unit 27c” in order from the left, and are displayed on these display units 27a to 27c. In this order, the upper left symbol (when it comes off, the upper left left symbol), the upper middle symbol (when it comes off, the upper upper middle symbol), and the upper right symbol (when it comes off, "Missing upper right symbol"). The middle display units 27d to 27f are referred to as “middle left display unit 27d”, “middle middle display unit 27e”, and “middle right display unit 27f” in order from the left, and are displayed on these display units 27d to 27f. In this order, the middle left design (in the case of a miss, "middle middle left design"), the middle middle design (in the case of a miss, "middle middle middle design"), the middle right design (in the case of a miss, "Middle right symbol". Further, the lower display units 27g to 27i are referred to as “lower left display unit 27g”, “lower middle display unit 27h”, and “lower right display unit 27i” in order from the left, and are displayed on these display units 27g to 27i. In this order, the lower left symbol (when it comes off, the "lower left left design"), the lower middle design (when it comes off, the "lower lower middle design"), and the upper right design (when it comes off, "Missing upper right symbol").
[0070]
Each of the display units 27a to 27i is configured by two display elements (or also referred to as “display elements”) 27M and 27N. Among them, one of the display elements 27M, that is, the first display element 27M is configured by a “single segment display (light emitting body)” in a state of occupying substantially the right half of each of the 27a to 27i. At the time of light emission, the numeral "7" is displayed. Further, the other display element 27N, that is, the second display element 27N is composed of "seven segment display bodies (light-emitting bodies)" occupying substantially the left half of each of the 27a to 27i. , Numbers (1 to 6, 8, 9) excluding "7" are sequentially displayed. In each of the display portions 27a to 27i, the first display element 27M emits light with a larger size than the second display element 27N and emits a conspicuous color (for example, the first display element 27M emits red light). The second display element 27N emits green light.)
[0071]
In the main display device 27, a “first display area” is configured by the “first display elements 27M” of the nine display units, and the “second display element 27N” of the nine display units is configured by the “second display element 27N”. Display area "is configured. Further, for each of the display units 27a to 27i, only one of the two display elements 27M and 27N is selectively and sequentially turned on to display the identification information (a number in this embodiment). For example, as shown in FIG. 5A, for each of the display units 27a to 27i, after using "second display element 27N" to display numbers "1 to 6" in this order, A series of display operations in which “7” is displayed on the “first display element 27M”, and numbers “8” and “9” are displayed in this order using the “second display element 27N” Can be exemplified.
[0072]
However, the display mode in each of the display units 27a to 27i is not limited to this. For example, after displaying the numbers “9” and “8” in this order using the “second display element 27N”, , "7" is displayed on the "first display element 27M", and furthermore, the display operation is performed by using the "second display element 27N" to display the numbers "6-1" in this order. 5B, the "second display element 27N" may be a number of "1 to 6, 8, 9" (a number of 9, 8, 6 to 1 may be used). ) Are sequentially displayed in this order, a series of display operations of displaying “7” on the “first display element 27M” may be repeated. Further, each of the display units 27a to 27i may randomly display a number, may display the identification information synchronously, or may display the identification information asynchronously.
[0073]
In the main display device 27, when a game ball enters the first-type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17, the special symbols displayed on the respective display portions 27a to 27i are respectively changed and stopped and displayed. Things. When the winning symbol {for example, the winning symbol shown in FIG. 7B or FIG. 8B) is stopped and displayed (fixed display) by the main display device 27, the winning symbol is arranged in the variable winning device 18. A special winning opening 311 of the special winning device 31 described later is opened. The first-type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17 shows a specific example of the “starting port”, and the special winning opening 311 (the special winning device 31) shows a specific example of the “variable winning means”. .
[0074]
In the main display device 27, a “line-type big hit state (hereinafter, referred to as“ line hit ”)” is displayed using the “first display area”, and “the second display area” is used to display the “line-type big hit state”. A matrix type big hit state (hereinafter, referred to as "matrix hit") "is displayed.
[0075]
Of these, the first display area has eight hit lines as shown by the dashed line in FIG. Specifically, {circle around (1)} three "first display elements 27M" of "upper left display section 27a", "upper middle display section 27b", and "upper right display section 27c" arranged horizontally in the upper row. (2) Three "first display elements" of "middle left display section 27d", "middle middle display section 27e", and "middle right display section 27f" arranged side by side in the middle row. 27M ", and (3) three" first lower left display units 27g "," lower middle display units 27h ", and" lower right display units 27i "arranged horizontally in the lower row. The display element 27M has a lower horizontal line.
[0076]
(4) In the three display portions 27a, 27e and 27i arranged in an inclined manner from the upper left end to the lower right end, the three display portions 27a, 27e and 27i are constituted by three "first display elements 27M" arranged in an inclined manner from the upper left end to the lower right end. In the three display units 27c, 27e, and 27g, which are inclined from the upper right end to the lower left end, the three first display elements that are inclined from the upper right end to the lower left end. 27M "is provided.
[0077]
(6) In the three display portions 27a, 27d, and 27g arranged from the upper left end to the lower left end, the "left vertical" composed of three "first display elements 27M" linearly arranged from the upper left end to the lower left end. "7" is composed of three "first display elements 27M" linearly arranged from the upper left end to the lower left end in the three display units 27b, 27e, and 27h arranged from the upper center to the lower center. And (8) three display units 27c, 27f, and 27i arranged from the upper right end to the lower right end, and three "first display elements 27M" arranged linearly from the upper left end to the lower left end. The right vertical line.
[0078]
In the main display device 27, in accordance with the "eight hit lines ((1) to (8) hit lines)" shown here, that is, the "effective line", the "line type reach state (hereinafter," line Reach display ")." That is, when the "display per line" is performed on the main display device 27, "line reach display" is first performed, for example, as shown in FIG. In this line reach display, the “first display element 27M” of the display units 27d and 27f located on both sides of the target active line stops displaying the same symbol (“7” in the present embodiment) ( (Lighted display), and the middle-stage middle display section 27e continues the fluctuation state (the vertical arrow in the figure indicates that the fluctuation state is continuing).
[0079]
This change is performed by selectively turning on the “first display element 27M” and the “second display element 27N” that constitute the middle display unit 27e. Further, in the present embodiment, in the display units 27a to 27c and 27g to 27i that are not targets of the reach display, appropriate numbers are stopped and displayed (lighted display) on the "second display element 27N". Further, FIG. 7A illustrates “single reach display” using the middle horizontal line in (2), but the main display device 27 displays a reach display using another activated line. , Reach displays over a plurality of (2 to 8) active lines can be displayed.
[0080]
After the "line reach display", when the "first display element 27M" of the middle display section 27e stops changing at the same symbol ("7" in the present embodiment) as the symbol constituting the line reach display. , One mode of “predetermined specific symbol” is displayed (that is, the same symbol is arranged on a predetermined effective line). Then, a special game state (a state advantageous to the player) is established, and a special winning opening 311 of the special winning device 31 described later provided in the variable winning device 18 is opened. In this embodiment, when performing the “line reach display”, the “hit line display” disposed at a position surrounding the “display units (27a to 27i) constituting the hit line” related to the “line reach display” The lamp 8i "is turned on to notify the player of the hit line.
[0081]
When "matrix hit" is displayed on the main display device 27, a matrix type reach state (hereinafter, referred to as "matrix reach display") is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the "matrix reach display", only the middle middle display section 27e continues the fluctuation state (the vertical arrow in the figure indicates that the fluctuation state is continuing). In the other display units (27a to 27d, 27f to 27i), the “second display elements 27N” stop display (lit display) of the same symbol (for example, “6”). .
[0082]
After the “matrix reach display”, as shown in FIG. 8B, the “second display element 27N” of the middle middle display unit 27e is the same as the symbol constituting the matrix reach display (in this embodiment, , "6"), the other mode of the "predetermined specific symbol" is displayed (that is, the second area is aligned with the same symbol). Then, a special game state (a state advantageous to the player) is established, and a special winning opening 311 of the special winning device 31 described later provided in the variable winning device 18 is opened.
[0083]
In the present embodiment, “matrix hit” and “matrix reach display” are performed in the “second display area” as described above, but the “first display area” is also used in the second display area. Similarly, “per line” and “line reach display” may be performed, and conversely, “per matrix” and “matrix reach display” may be performed in the “first display area”. Further, in the “second display area”, “per matrix” may be displayed without going through the “reach mode”.
[0084]
When performing the “matrix reach display”, various stop modes of the “other display units (27a to 27d, 27f to 27i)” can be selected. For example, all the fluctuations of the “other display units (27a to 27d, 27f to 27i)” may be stopped at the same time, or the main display device 27 may go around as shown by the arrow R in FIG. Along the direction, the fluctuation of the “other display units (27a to 27d, 27f to 27i)” may be sequentially stopped (hereinafter, referred to as “swirl stop”).
[0085]
In the present embodiment, "large 7" is displayed on the first element M, and is not only noticeable, but also has a plurality of effective lines such as a double reach, a triple reach, etc., by the nine display portions 27a to 27i arranged in a matrix. Can be displayed. Further, in the second area, since a large number of elements 2N are targeted, various stop modes such as the above-mentioned "spiral stop" can be realized. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to obtain the gaming machine 1 having more amusement while configuring the main display device 27 by using a "segment display" having a simpler structure than the liquid crystal display panel and the like and inexpensive. Can be.
[0086]
Unlike the embodiment, when a display screen is configured by the main display device 27, after displaying one or a plurality of special symbols (identification information) on the display screen while sequentially changing the symbols in a predetermined direction. Alternatively, a special symbol display area (identification information display area) for stop display may be formed. For example, a left special symbol display area for displaying a left special symbol, a middle special symbol display area for displaying a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol display area for displaying a right special symbol are arranged in an arrangement direction set substantially in a row. They are formed in this order. Then, in each special symbol display area, a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, in this case, a symbol change direction is set in the vertical direction, and a plurality of pieces of identification information as (Special symbols) may be sequentially displayed. Further, on this display screen, it is also possible to display auxiliary symbols other than the special symbols (identification information).
[0087]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the normal symbol display device 32 is arranged at the upper center of the central device 26. The ordinary symbol display device 32 has a 7-segment display 32a and an ordinary symbol hold display LED 32b. The 7-segment display 32a is for displaying an odd number of 1 to 9 in a variable manner, and is changed by passing a game ball through one of the left and right ordinary symbol operation gates 36 and 37, which will be described later, and a predetermined time has elapsed. Later, one odd number is stopped and displayed. Then, when the stop display is performed at, for example, “7”, the normal symbol hits, and the first-type starting port (normal electric accessory) 17 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). When the ordinary symbol is hit, the ordinary symbol status display lamp 8h is turned on.
[0088]
As shown in FIG. 3, under the central device 26 are diagonally lower left and right ordinary symbol operation gates 36 and 37, respectively, and left and right ordinary symbol operation gate detection switches are provided in the left and right ordinary symbol operation gates 36 and 37, respectively. 36s and 37s (see FIG. 16) are provided. Then, the 7-segment display 32a of the normal symbol display device 32 variably displays when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switches 36s and 37s.
[0089]
As shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol holding display LED 32b is composed of four round red LEDs, and is disposed close to the right and left sides of the 7-segment display 32a. In this method, the number of game balls that have passed through the left and right normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37 is held up to four, and each time they pass, they are sequentially lit and shifted and displayed. Each time the next variable display of the 7-segment display 32a is started, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one ordinary symbol hold display LED 32b is turned off.
[0090]
As shown in FIG. 4, the special symbol reservation display LED 16a is arranged at the lower center of the central device 26 and is configured using a 7-segment display unit capable of displaying a two-digit number. In this method, the number of game balls that have entered the first-type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17 is held up to 40, and each ball is sequentially turned on and shifted for each entry. Each time the change of the next special symbol is started, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and the number in the 7-segment display section is decreased by one.
[0091]
As shown in FIG. 4, the movable devices 8a and 8b are disposed on both sides of the central device 26, and each of the movable devices 8a and 8b includes a gong 81a, 81b and a hammer 82a, 82b swung up above the gongs 81a, 81b. It has. Among these, in the movable device 8a on the left side (the left and right sides are defined based on the player in the present specification), the hammer 82a is swung down when performing the “determination of the possibility of re-change” described later. Strikes gong 81a. In the movable device 8b on the right side, when starting a “re-lottery” described later, the hammer 82b is swung down and beats the gong 81b. Since the gongs 81a, 81b and the hammers 82a, 82b are all made of rubber, the hammer 82a, 82b itself can obtain a gong sound (sound effect) by hitting the gongs 81a, 81b. Although it is not possible, a “gong sound” is generated from the above-described speaker 400 a in accordance with the timing of the beating.
[0092]
As shown in FIG. 4, the re-change permission lamp 8c is configured using a plurality of light-emitting bodies (for example, LEDs) continuously arranged in a substantially L-shape on the upper left side of the central device 26. Then, as described later, when determining whether or not “re-variation” is possible, after the light emitter at one end located on the lower side is turned on, the adjacent light emitters are sequentially turned on, and finally, the upper side is turned on. Is turned on. The re-change start display lamp (REPREY lamp) 8e is arranged at a position adjacent to the other end of the re-change permission / inhibition lamp 8c, and indicates that re-change is started. That is, on the premise that the re-fluctuation is started, the light is turned on at the time when all the light emitters constituting the re-fluctuation possibility determination lamp 8c are turned on. At this time, the main display device 27 which has once stopped the symbol change starts the change again.
[0093]
As shown in FIG. 4, the re-lottery display lamp 8d is configured using a plurality of light-emitting members (for example, LEDs) continuously arranged in a substantially L-shape on the upper right side of the central device 26. Then, as will be described later, when performing the “re-lottery”, after the light emitter at one end located at the lower side is turned on, the adjacent light emitters are sequentially turned on, and finally located at the upper side. The light emitter at the other end lights up. The probable change display lamp (probable change lamp) 8g is arranged at a position adjacent to the other end of the re-lottery display lamp 8d, and is turned on when the display changes from the non-probable change state to the probable change state. That is, on display, on the premise that the state changes from the non-probable change state to the probable change state, the light is turned on when all the light emitters constituting the re-lottery display lamp 8d are turned on.
[0094]
Here, "transition from the non-probable state to the probable state on the display" means "from the non-probability state to the probabilistic state on the display, despite the fact that the state is the probability state from the beginning. Produce as if it had transitioned. " In the present specification, “re-lottery” means that after “display indicating that probability change is not performed (hereinafter, referred to as“ non-probable change display ”)” is once performed, the non-probable change display is changed in probability. Means that the display is changed to a display of the effect (hereinafter, referred to as “probable change display”).
[0095]
As shown in FIG. 4, the probable change status display lamp 8g is disposed diagonally below and to the right of the ordinary symbol display device 32, and indicates whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the probable change state. Then, in this embodiment, the light is turned on when the state is changed to the probable state (high probability state), and is turned off when the state is in the non-probable state (low probability state) (both the probable state and the non-probable state). However, the lighting color may be different for each state.) The ordinary symbol status display lamp 8h is disposed diagonally below and to the right of the ordinary symbol display device 32, and displays the determination result of the ordinary symbol display device 32. In the present embodiment, the light is normally turned on when the symbol is in the hit state, and turned off when the symbol is in the off state (the light is turned on in both the hit state and the off state, but the lighting color is different for each state) May be the case).
[0096]
As shown in FIG. 3, the first-type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17 is integrated with a variable winning device 18 described later, and is disposed below the central device 26 so as to be separated therefrom. The first-type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17 is a so-called tulip type, and a pair of left and right wing pieces are formed to open and close, and is provided with a decoration on a front surface thereof and attached to a substrate 34 described later. Inside, a first-type starting port (normally-powered accessory) winning detection switch 17s (see FIG. 16) for detecting the passage of a game ball and a first-type starting port (normally-powered role) for operating a wing piece portion are provided. Object) solenoid 17c (see FIG. 16). When the pair of wing pieces open left and right, the game ball enters an open state in which the possibility of entering the ball is increased, and the pair of wing pieces are erected, and a normal state in which the possibility of entering the game ball is reduced. . The first-type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) winning detection switch 17s is a specific example of the starting detecting means.
[0097]
As shown in FIG. 3, the variable prize winning device 18 is disposed below the first-type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17, and is provided on a substrate 34 having a substantially inverted trapezoidal front surface. A winning device 31, a lower left winning opening 21 and a lower right winning opening 22 are provided. Here, the special winning device 31 is formed substantially in the center, and has a special winning opening 311 opened in a belt shape, an opening and closing plate 312 for opening and closing the special winning opening 311, and an opening and closing plate for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 312. A special winning opening solenoid 313 (see FIG. 16), a specific area (V winning opening and general winning opening / not shown) through which a game ball passes after winning the special winning opening 311, an interlocking rod (not shown), and a winning It is mainly composed of a winning ball detection switch 318 (see FIG. 16) for detecting a ball, a back box (not shown), and a winning port relay board (not shown).
[0098]
Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the lower left winning opening 21 is disposed substantially diagonally lower left of the first-type starting opening (ordinary electric accessory) 17 and has a lower left winning opening passage detection switch 21s (FIG. 16). Reference). Below the lower left winning opening 21, a plurality of lower left winning opening LEDs 223 are attached to a lower left winning opening LED board 21f (see FIG. 16), and are covered with a decorative lens. Further, the lower right winning opening 22 is disposed substantially diagonally lower right of the first type starting opening (ordinary electric accessory) 17, and a lower right winning opening passage detection switch 22s (see FIG. 16) is provided inside. Have been. Below the lower right winning opening 22, a plurality of lower right winning opening LEDs 224 are attached to a lower right winning opening LED board 22f (see FIG. 16) and covered with a decorative lens.
[0099]
As shown in FIG. 3, a pair of side devices 38 and 39 are arranged in a vertically arcuate and symmetrical manner at both left and right ends of the game area 11. As shown in FIG. 9, these side devices 38 and 39 include a base unit 700 fixed to the surface of the game board 10, and the side illumination device 800 protrudes from the surface of the base unit 700. Further, the base portion 700 constituting the left side device 38 is integrally provided with the left winning opening 19 below the surface, and the base portion 700 constituting the right side device 38 is provided below the surface. A right winning opening 20 (see FIG. 3) is integrally provided. The winning opening 19 and the right winning opening 20 are positioned obliquely above and to the left and right of the variable winning device 18, and have a left winning opening passing detection switch 19s (see FIG. 16) and a right winning opening passing detection switch, respectively. 20 s (see FIG. 16) is provided.
[0100]
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the side illumination device 800 includes a rear lamp device 820, a spacer 840, a rear lens body 850, a reflector 860, a front lamp device 830, and a front lens body 870. In this order, the game board 10 is three-dimensionally arranged from the surface to the front thereof. The front lamp device 830 of the left side illumination device 800 is a specific example of the "lamp device" of the invention of claim 5, and the rear lamp device 820 of the left side illumination device 800 is claim 6 1 shows a specific example of "another lamp device" according to the invention of the present application.
[0101]
The rear lamp device 820 is configured by arranging LEDs 821 on the left and right ends of the game area 11 on the surface of the game board 10. That is, a total of 20 LEDs 821 are arranged in an array of two horizontal rows and ten vertical rows on a portion of the surface of the game board 10 that constitutes the left end side of the game area 11, and the left side illumination The rear lamp device 820 of the device 800 is configured. In addition, a total of 20 LEDs 821 are arranged in an array of two horizontal rows and ten vertical rows on a portion of the surface of the game board 10 which constitutes the right end side of the game area 11, and the right side illumination is provided. The rear lamp device 820 of the device 800 is configured.
[0102]
The spacer 840 is formed in a frame shape capable of surrounding the rear lamp device 820. The spacer 840 is for securing a predetermined gap between the protruding end of the LED 821 constituting the rear lamp device 820 and a rear lens body 850 described later (see FIG. 11).
[0103]
As shown in FIG. 10, the rear lens body (for example, made of resin or glass) 850 is configured using a substantially long flat transparent plate or translucent plate. The rear surface of the rear lens body 850 (the surface facing the rear ramp device 820 but facing the direction opposite to the player) has a triangular cross section as shown in FIG. Fine protrusions 851 along the direction are continuously formed at equal intervals along the longitudinal direction of the rear lens body 850 (that is, substantially knurled protrusions are formed).
[0104]
As shown in FIG. 10, the reflector 860 has a long and substantially ladder shape, and is formed by applying plating (for example, chrome plating) having a metallic luster to a base portion formed of a resin integrally molded product. Have been. That is, as shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C, the reflector 860 has a concave portion 861a on the front surface (a surface facing the player) and a rear surface (facing the rear lens body 850). A large number (29 in the present embodiment) of plate-like bodies 861 having a flat surface portion 861b with a flat surface portion 861b at a predetermined interval in the reflector 860 are arranged continuously. It has been. In addition, a gap 862 having a width corresponding to substantially the thickness of the plate 861 is formed between adjacent plate 861. The entirety of the reflector 860 is configured such that a large number (28 in the present embodiment) of the gap portions 862 are continuously arranged along the longitudinal direction of the reflector 860.
[0105]
That is, the reflector 860 has a configuration in which the plate members 861 and the gap portions 862 are alternately arranged along the longitudinal direction. As a result, on the front surface of the reflector 860, the concave portions 861a of the plate-shaped body 861 are continuously arranged, and these concave portions 861a constitute the reflection surface 863. In this embodiment, a “pentagonal cut” having a substantially pentagonal shape is used as the concave portion 861a. Further, a light passage hole 865 is formed by a large number of continuous gap portions 862 arranged along the longitudinal direction of the reflector 860. The reflecting surface 863 is a surface for reflecting the light emitted from the front lamp device 830 forward (toward the player), and the light passage hole 865 causes the light emitted from the rear lamp device 820 to travel forward (toward the player). It is a hole to reach.
[0106]
The front lamp device 830 is configured using a long cold-cathode tube, and is disposed in front of the reflection surface 863 of the reflector 860 with its axis extending along the longitudinal direction of the reflector 860. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the front lens body 870 is formed using a long transparent body having a substantially tunnel shape (for example, formed of resin or glass). As shown in FIG. 11, the front lens body 870 is disposed so as to cover the front lamp device 830 and the reflector 860 while making the longitudinal direction thereof extend along the longitudinal direction of the front lamp device 830. In addition, a flat portion 872 is formed on the inner surface side of the top portion 871 disposed in front of the front lens body 870 (on the side closer to the player). That is, the top 871 of the front lens body 870 constitutes a convex lens.
[0107]
Although the side illumination device 800 configured as described above can be used in various modes, in the present embodiment, when a winning is made in the left winning opening 19, the rear lamp device 820 of the left side device 38 is turned on. Then, when there is a winning in the right winning opening 20, the rear lamp device 820 of the right side device 39 is turned on. Further, when the gaming machine is in a standby state, that is, in a “waiting for customer” state, the rear lamp devices 820 of the left and right side devices 38 are turned on.
[0108]
When the “re-variation” described later is started, the front lamp device (cold cathode tube) 830 of the left side device 38 is turned on together with the “re-variation start indication lamp (REPREY lamp) 8e”. Furthermore, when the “probable change transition” described later is determined, the front lamp device (cold cathode tube) 830 of the right side device 38 is turned on together with the “probable change display lamp (probable change lamp) 8g”. I have.
[0109]
Incidentally, considering the longitudinal direction of the reflector 860 as a reference, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, one rear side is provided for three light passing holes 865 arranged in the longitudinal direction. Only the lamp device 820 (two in the short direction of the reflector 860) is arranged. However, since the rear lens body 850 includes a large number of ridges 851, light emitted from each rear lamp device 820 not only passes through the rear lens body 850 but is refracted in various directions.
[0110]
Therefore, as shown by the oval broken line in FIG. 14B, the light emitted from the rear lamp device 820 is scattered in various directions, so that each of the rear lamp devices 820 has a plurality (3 in this embodiment). The light passing hole 865 is set as its defense range. That is, by using the rear lens body 850 provided with the ridge 851, a wide range of light emission can be performed using a small number of rear lamp devices 820. The rear lens body 850 having such an action is not limited to the one shown in the present embodiment. For example, a similar effect can be obtained by using a rear lens body having a “diamond cut” on the back surface or the whole. it can.
[0111]
In the present embodiment, a rear lamp device 820 and a front lamp device 830 are three-dimensionally arranged with respect to the game board 10, and one lamp device 830 is located in front of the other lamp device 820. In other words, in the gaming machine 1, if the number of the lamp devices (820, 830, etc.) arranged on the gaming board 10 is increased, the lighting effect can be increased accordingly. Since various panel components such as the display device 27, the special winning device 31, and the obstacle nail are arranged, there is a case where a sufficient installation space for the ramp device (820, 830, etc.) cannot be secured in the gaming panel 10. Therefore, it may be difficult to arrange a desired number of lamp devices on the game board 10 to obtain a sufficient illumination effect. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, since a plurality of ramp devices (820, 830, etc.) are arranged in front and back with reference to the game board 10, even if the free space of the game board 10 is narrow, the plurality of lamp devices (820 , 830, etc.) can be arranged efficiently.
[0112]
As shown in FIG. 3, a pair of lamp windmills 24 and 25 are respectively disposed diagonally above and below the central device 26. Further, a pair of side lamps 38 and 39 are disposed at both left and right end portions of the game area 11 symmetrically in a vertical arc shape. A number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for the pachinko game in consideration of the positional balance with each of the gaming machines described above.
[0113]
As shown in FIG. 3, an out port 48 is provided below the game board 10, and a back ball preventing member 58 is provided below the out port 48, and has returned without reaching the game area 11. This prevents the game ball from returning to the firing position again. On the other hand, the foul ball prevention member 59 is attached to the distal end of the inner rail 15, and the return rubber 60 is located on the right half side of the game board 10, substantially opposite to the position of the foul ball prevention member 59. , Are fitted along the outer rail 14.
[0114]
Next, the back surface structure of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The front frame 4 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) is located in the middle frame 3 and is supported by a pair of hinges 101 provided at the upper and lower ends of the front frame 4 so as to be openable and closable. The back mechanism board 102 is supported by a pair of hinges 103 provided at the upper and lower ends of the back mechanism board 102 in the middle frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 10 (see FIG. 3) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. On the left side when viewed from the position of the hinge 101 at the upper end, a prize ball tank 105 having a tank ball out detection switch 104 at the bottom of the tank, and a tank rail 106 connected to the prize ball tank 105 are attached. ing. A ball release lever 107 is provided on the right side of the tank rail 106, a supply ball out detection switch (not shown) is provided downstream thereof, and a prize as a backside game device is provided downstream thereof. A ball payout device 109 is provided.
[0115]
Subsequently, a game ball distribution unit (not shown) is provided on the downstream side of the prize ball payout device 109. Below the tank rail 106, a back case 111 with a lid storing the main display device 27 (see FIG. 3) is provided. Below the back case 111, a main control unit 140 (see FIG. 17), a main control board case 112 is provided as a storage container that stores a main control board 340 (see FIG. 17A) as a backside gaming machine. On the lower rear side of the main control board case 112, a launcher control board case 113 storing a launcher control board as a launcher control section 193 (see FIG. 16), and a launch control collective relay board (not shown) are provided. ing. In the lower left part of the back mechanism panel 102, the above-described firing device unit (not shown) is provided. In the lower right part, a payout control board 350 is also provided as a payout control unit 150 (see FIG. 16). A payout control board case 118 is provided as a storage container storing the reference｝. A relay board 190 as a back-side gaming device is mounted on the upper right side of the main control board case 112.
[0116]
As shown in FIG. 16, the relay board 190 is a board for relaying the winning ball detection switches 318, 19 s to 22 s and the like to the main control unit 140. In the present embodiment, the main control board case 112, the relay board 190, and the payout control board case 118 are detachably mounted on a metal plate (not shown), and the metal plate rotates with respect to the back mechanism board 102. It is suspended freely.
[0117]
On the other hand, a fuse box 119, a power switch 120, a power terminal board 121, and a jackpot, a launch device control, a ball out, a door open, a prize ball, a ball renting machine frame, etc. are provided at the upper right end of the back mechanism panel 102. A terminal board 122 having external connection terminals is provided. In addition, a power cable 123 for receiving power supply from outside is also provided above the terminal board 122. A connection cable 124 extends upward from the payout control board case 118 storing the payout control board 350 {see FIG. 17B}, and is connected to the prepaid card unit 13 having a power cable 125. A ball passage member 126 for a lower plate portion is provided substantially at the lower end of the center of the back mechanism panel 102. In this embodiment, a ram clear switch (not shown) for generating a ram clear signal is connected to the power supply terminal board 121. However, the connection of the ram clear switch is omitted or the ram clear switch is connected. The location may be changed.
[0118]
(2) Electronic control device 130 of pachinko machine 1
Next, the electronic control unit 130 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0119]
First, as shown in FIG. 16, the electronic control unit 130 includes a main control unit 140 and a plurality of sub-control units. The main control unit 140 is a control unit that governs the basic progress of the game, such as control for determining whether or not the game is successful. The sub-control unit is connected to the primary sub-control unit directly via the signal transmission path 500a to the main control unit 140, and to the first sub-control unit connected to the primary sub-control unit via the signal transmission path (eg, 500b). It is divided into a secondary sub-control unit. In the present embodiment, there may be a tertiary or subsequent sub-control unit such as a tertiary sub-control unit connected to the secondary sub-control unit.
[0120]
In the present embodiment, the payout control unit (prize ball payout control unit that mainly performs award ball payout control) 150 and the special symbol control unit 160 correspond to the primary sub-control unit, and the launch device control unit 193 and the audio -The lamp control unit 170a and the like correspond to the secondary sub control unit. Here, as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the main control unit 140 includes a main control board 340, and the payout control unit 150 includes a payout control board 350. Also, as shown in FIG. 18, the special symbol control unit 160 has a special symbol control board 360, and as shown in FIG. 19, the audio / lamp control unit 170a has an audio / lamp control board 370a. As shown in FIG. 19, the sound / ramp control board 370a includes one part (the lamp control board part 370) having the virtual line A as a boundary and the other part (the sound control board part 380). Are provided integrally.
[0121]
Here, although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 140 transmits a change command, a stop symbol command, and a change stop command to the special symbol control unit 160. Further, the special symbol control unit 160 receives the change command, and determines the change mode by lottery using a random number or the like from the plurality of change modes. A predetermined command can be transmitted from the special symbol control unit 160 to the voice / lamp control unit 170a in accordance with various symbol changes selected by the special symbol control unit 160.
[0122]
As shown in FIG. 17A, the main control board 340 includes a main circuit section 400 including a CPU 401 and an input / output circuit section 500 (see FIG. 33). The main control board 340 is usually housed in a case (ie, the main control board case 112) that is difficult to open and close for a wrongdoer. An external terminal unit 145 is connected to the input / output circuit unit 500, and a “hole computer” of a pachinko hall is connected to the external terminal unit 145. Then, the main control board 340 turns on the RAM clear signal after the execution of the RAM clear processing, and turns off after a certain period of time. However, the main control board 340 outputs this RAM clear signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 1, and the pachinko hall system or the like. I can inform you. Therefore, the manager of the pachinko hall can know the wrongdoing while the wrongdoer is unknown.
[0123]
Note that the CPU 401 includes “determining means for determining whether or not the game ball detected by the starting detecting means is hit”, and “probability variation that varies the probability that the identification information displayed on the variable display means becomes a specific symbol”. Means "and" hold storage means for storing the hold information when there is hold information for which identification information has not been displayed by the variable display means even if detected by the start detection means. " Further, when the "probability changing means" functions, the probability of the success / failure determination (big hit probability) after the end of the predetermined special game state until the next big hit is improved (for example, about 4 to 5 times). Have been.
[0124]
As shown in FIG. 34, the CPU 401 includes a CPU core 480, and controls the operation of the entire pachinko machine 1 (that is, the basic progress control of the game) using the RAM 481 as a work area by a control program stored in the ROM 482. In addition, the CPU 401 performs the determination control based on the determination program stored in the ROM 482.
[0125]
As shown in FIG. 33, the main circuit section 400 includes a CPU 401, an oscillation section 410, a reset circuit section 450, an I / O decode circuit section 420, a data bus stabilization section 411, and a first external input circuit section 430. ing. As shown in FIG. 34, the CPU 401 includes a CPU core 480, a built-in RAM 481, a built-in ROM 482, a memory control circuit 483, a clock generator 484, an address decoder 485, a watch dog timer 486, a counter / timer 487, and a parallel input / output port. 488, a reset / interrupt controller 489, an external bus interface 490, and an output control circuit 491.
[0126]
Returning to FIG. 16, the above-described signal transmission path 500a is connected to the input / output circuit section 500 shown in FIG. 17 (a), and the payout control section 150 and the special symbol control are transmitted from the input / output circuit section 500 to the signal transmission path 500a. Command data as a command signal for instructing the processing content is transmitted to the unit 160. Note that data is transmitted from the main control unit 140 to the payout control unit 150 and the special symbol control unit 160 in a one-way format or a two-way format. In addition, a mode in which data is transmitted in a one-way format from the special symbol control unit 160 to the voice / lamp control unit 170a is illustrated, but a bidirectional format is used between the special symbol control unit 160 and the voice / lamp control unit 170a. Data may be transmitted. Further, power is supplied to each of the control units 140 to 180 from the power receiving board 410 via the power supply unit 420 and the power distribution board 430 (see the broken line in FIG. 16). Is transmitted to all the control boards.
[0127]
The winning board detection switches 318, 19 s to 22 s and the like are connected to the relay board 190, and the output terminal of the relay board 190 is connected to the input / output circuit section 500 of the main control section 140. In addition, a first-class starter (ordinary electric accessory) winning detector (winning detection switch) 17s, a normal symbol display device board 32f, various solenoids 17c and 313, a right ordinary symbol operating gate passage detector (right ordinary symbol operating gate) The passage detection switch 37 s and the left ordinary symbol operation gate passage detector (left ordinary symbol operation gate passage detection switch) 36 s are connected to the input / output circuit unit 500 of the main control unit 140.
[0128]
The payout terminal board 191 is connected to the touch switch 9a, the firing stop switch 9b, the volume switch 192, the tank ball out detecting switch 104, the supply ball out detecting switch 108, and the like. The output terminals of the payout terminal board 191 are shown in FIG. 17 (b) is connected to the input / output circuit unit 700 of the payout control unit 150.
[0129]
As shown in FIG. 17B, the payout control unit 150 includes a main circuit unit 600 and an input / output circuit unit 700 similar to the main control unit 140. In the input / output circuit unit 700, signals shown in FIG. It is connected to the transmission path 500a. The input / output circuit unit 700 is connected to the prize ball payout device 109, the launching device control unit 193, and the like.
[0130]
As shown in FIG. 18, the special symbol control unit 160 includes a CPU 161, a RAM 162, a ROM 163, an input / output port 164, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 166 as arithmetic circuit components. The components are interconnected by a bus 165 and connected to the signal transmission path 500a at an input / output port 164. The main display device 27 is connected to the input / output port 164, and the CPU 161 controls the operation of the central device 26 (the main display device 27 and the like) using the RAM 162 as a work area according to a control program stored in the ROM 163.
[0131]
As shown in FIG. 19, the lamp control board unit 370 constituting the audio / lamp control unit 170a includes a CPU 171, a RAM 172, a ROM 173, and an input / output port 174 as arithmetic circuit components. . These elements (171, 172, 173, and 174) are mutually connected by a bus 175, and are connected to a signal transmission path 500b at an input / output port 174. The input / output port 174 is connected to a frame decoration lamp board 4g, various lamp boards 261f and 262f, various LED boards 4d, 4f, 21f and 22f, and an effect board 3f shown in FIG. . One or more lamps, LEDs, and cold cathode tubes are connected to each of these substrates. These lamps and the like are turned on / off or flashed in accordance with the progress of the game. Further, the lamp control board unit 370 performs drive control of a solenoid, a motor, and the like that constitute a movable part and the like.
[0132]
As shown in FIG. 19, the sound control board unit 380 constituting the sound / lamp control unit 170a includes the same arithmetic circuit components 181 to 185 as the lamp control board 370, and a sound generator 188. The port 184 is connected to the signal transmission path 500b. The sound generator 188 outputs various sounds corresponding to the progress of the game from the speaker 400a connected via the volume switch board 12 shown in FIG. 16 based on the stored sound data and the sound output module. The volume switch board 12 connected to the input / output port 184 sets an output volume in response to operation of a volume switch (not shown).
[0133]
Further, various lamps such as the frame decoration lamp board 4g and the sound generator 188 are provided with a special symbol change / stop display mode under the control of the special symbol control section 160, presence or absence of reach, a reach display mode (described later), a special game mode. The mode is controlled according to the game mode (probability change, time saving, etc.). The command signal of the control command is transmitted via the above-described signal transmission path 500b as a command signal that targets the voice / lamp control unit 170a as an operation command.
[0134]
In addition, the above-mentioned special symbol control unit 160 and voice / lamp control unit 170a may be configured by the same circuit units as the main control unit 140 and the payout control unit 150. That is, a CPU having a main circuit section and an input / output circuit section and having a ROM and a RAM built therein can also be used.
[0135]
Next, the prize ball operation is executed in the following order.
When the game ball passes the prize ball detection switch 318, the main control unit 140 outputs 15 prize ball number data, and when the game ball passes the first-type start-up port (ordinary electric accessory) prize detection switch 17s, the 6 prize ball number data. In other cases, for example, when the passage detection switches 21 s and 22 s of the left and right lower winning openings 21 and 22 are detected to pass, the ten prize balls number data are sent to the payout control unit 150. In the order of the detection, the payout control unit 150 is transmitted via the above-mentioned signal transmission path 500a as a command signal to be an operation command target. (That is, the number of unique prize balls is 6, 10, or 15 here.) The payout control unit 150 receives the prize ball number data from the main control unit 140, and transmits the prize ball payout signal to transmit the prize ball. The ball payout device 109 is operated.
[0136]
In addition, the main control unit 140 determines the game state based on the outputs of the various detection switches described above, determines whether or not the game is successful based on the game state, and displays the image in a corresponding symbol display mode according to the determination content. Reads data for display control. For example, the main control unit 140 uses the detection result of the first-type start-up port (ordinary electric accessory) prize detection switch 17s, the prize ball detection switch 318, and the like, the acquired value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number, and the like, , A game is being played but there is no starting prize (variable preparation state), a starting prize has been won, and a special game state has been determined. Further, when the start winning is detected, a win / fail determination is performed based on a random number value to be described later, and based on the determination result, a special symbol change (including a reach display mode) or a display mode control such as confirmation is performed. The data is read. This data is transmitted via the above-described signal transmission path 500a as a command signal for setting the special symbol control unit 160 as an operation command target.
[0137]
Next, a main job executed by the main control unit 140 will be described with reference to FIG. This is an example of a job executed by the CPU 401 based on a program stored in the ROM 482 (see FIG. 18) of the main control unit 140. First, after setting the stack pointer to a predetermined address of the RAM 481 (see FIG. 18) (S10), it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is operated (pressed) (S12). Initialization processing is performed (S13), and if no operation has been performed, it is determined whether a backup flag has been set (S15). Then, if the backup flag is set (S15: YES), the "power restoration process for power cut-off" in FIG. 22 is performed.
[0138]
In this embodiment, when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, as shown in FIG. 21, the contents of the used register are saved (saved) in the RAM 481 (S630), and the value of the stack pointer is saved in the RAM 481. (S632). Then, the special winning opening solenoid and the first type starting opening solenoid are turned off (S634), the polling processing time of the prize ball sensor (for example, about 85 ms) is set (S636), and the prize ball pre-sensor and the prize ball count are set. The passing of the game ball is monitored by the rear sensor (S638). Next, when the polling processing time has elapsed (S640), a checksum (excluding the checksum, the backup flag, and the stack area) of the RAM 481 used is created (S642), saved, and the backup flag is set in the RAM 481 (S640). S646). Then, access to the RAM 481 is prohibited (S648), and preparation for power-down is performed in an infinite loop process. It is also possible to execute a HALT process or a STOP process instead of the unlimited loop process.
[0139]
In the “return process” of FIG. 22, the checksum is calculated (S664), the checksum values stored when the power is turned off are compared, and if they do not match, the RAM 481 is initialized (S13). ). If they match, the stack pointer before power-off is restored (S668), the backup flag is cleared (S670), and a command for returning the sub-board to the state before power-off is transmitted (S672). Then, each register is restored to the state before the power-off (S674), the permission / non-permission of the interrupt is returned to the state before the power-off (S676, S678), and the address returns to the address before the power-off (S680). In the present embodiment, a backup power supply for power cut-off measures is added to the pachinko machine 1, so that even in the event of a power failure in a pachinko hall or the like, "information advantageous to a player" generated before the power failure is stored. it can.
[0140]
Returning to FIG. 20, if the backup flag is not set (S15: NO), it is determined that the initialization is completed (S20). If the initialization has been completed (S20: YES), the jobs from the LED job (S30) to the switch job (S70) are executed. If the initialization has not been completed (S20: NO), the initialization job (S190) is executed, and the completion of the initialization is determined again (S20). When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on for the first time after shipment, when the RAM clear switch is operated (pressed), when the backup flag is abnormal, or when the checksums do not match, the RAM 481 is not used. Is performed.
[0141]
In the LED job (S30), the display mode data of the normal symbol and the normal symbol unstarted number, the display mode data of the special symbol unstarted number, and the like are output. In the constant speed random number job (S40), a special symbol hit / failure random number memory and a general-purpose count memory of the RAM 481 described later are updated. In the non-constant-speed random number job (S50), the initial value counter and the out-of-place normal symbol random number memory (not shown) are updated. The general-purpose count memory (not shown) is used, for example, for creating values of “0” to “255” for each interruption, executing a command job, a decoration job, and the like.
[0142]
In the audio job (S60), data relating to music and audio is read, and in the switch job (S70), various detection switches are read. That is, various signals such as the right and left winning opening passage detection signal are transmitted to the main control unit 140 via the relay board 200, and various signals such as the firing stop detection signal, the touch detection signal, and the volume detection signal are transmitted via the payout terminal board 200a. The payout control unit 150 takes in each of them, and also receives a first-class start-up prize detection signal from the first-class start-up (normal electric accessory) prize detection switch 17s, a prize-ball detection signal from the large prize device 31, and a normal symbol operation. The gate passage detection signal is taken into the main control unit 140.
[0143]
Further, it is determined whether there is an abnormality in the switches 318 (see FIG. 16) such as the count detection switch, the count detection and the specific area passage detection switch (S80), and if there is no abnormality (S80: YES), the special symbol main Jobs from the job (S90) to the ordinary symbol main job (S100) are executed. If there is an abnormality (ball clogging, disconnection, etc.) (S80: NO), an error job (S130) is executed.
[0144]
In the special symbol main job (S90), a job relating to data necessary for the main control unit 140 and the special symbol control unit 160 to operate in cooperation is executed. In the normal symbol main job (S100), the display mode data of the normal symbol and the normal symbol unstarted count is read.
[0145]
Thereafter, each flag state is set in the backup memory (S140), and the award ball signal job (S150), the information signal job (S160), the command job (S170), and the remaining time job (S180) are executed. In the prize ball signal job (S150), data related to prize ball payout is read and output, and in the information signal job (S160), data necessary for information output to another control unit is read. Further, in the command job (S170), a command for special symbol management or the like is output, and in the remaining time job (S180), non-constant random numbers are called. Note that the initial value random number is also updated in the remaining time job (S180).
[0146]
Next, FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 relate to a success / failure determination job relating to a special symbol at the time of a start winning (winning to the first type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17), which is executed in a series of flows of the main job. This will be described with reference to FIG. Note that various memories and the like used in these jobs are stored in the RAM 481 (see FIG. 18) of the main control unit 140 shown in FIG. 34, and typical ones (481a to 481m, 481o to 481t, 481v, and 481w) are stored. As shown in FIG.
[0147]
First, in S200, it is checked whether or not there is a start winning. If NO, the process proceeds to S203, and it is determined whether or not there is a reserved number (number of unstarted times) stored in the special symbol reserved number memory 481b (see FIG. 25). I do. If the number of reservations is not present (that is, zero), the process is terminated, and if there is a reservation, the process proceeds to S270. On the other hand, if there is a start winning (S200: YES), the process proceeds to S206, and it is determined whether or not the number of holds is 40 or more. If the number of reservations is 40 or more, the process proceeds to S270, and if the number of reservations is less than 40, the process proceeds to S210. Then, in S210, the hold number is incremented by 1, and the process proceeds to S220. Note that the upper limit of the number of reservations is not limited to the present embodiment, and may be another number such as “4”, for example, or may be unlimited by eliminating the upper limit of the number of reservations.
[0148]
In S220, a special symbol success / failure judgment random number (hereinafter, also referred to as a success / failure random number or a judgment random number) and a hit symbol random number are generated (either by generating a program or by using a predetermined random number generation circuit ( In step S230, these random numbers are read. In S240, the random number value thus read is stored in a special symbol hit / failure determination random number memory 481a (see FIG. 25; hereinafter, also referred to as a determination random number memory) and a big hit symbol determination random number memory 481d. This memory stores the read random judgment values in a shift memory format in chronological order of the start winning.
[0149]
In S270, if it is not the start of the change, the process is terminated. If the start of the change, in S275, the oldest judgment random number stored in the special symbol hit / fail random memory 481a (see FIG. 25) is stored. At the same time, the oldest winning symbol random number is read from the big hit symbol determining random number memory 481d. Then, the special symbol success / failure random number memory 481a and the big hit symbol determining random number memory 481d are shifted.
[0150]
Next, in S274, the big hit number (hit determination value) is read out from the special symbol big hit number memory (in the built-in ROM 482), and in S278, the big hit number is compared with the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number. If they match, a jackpot determination is made, and if they do not match, a disconnection determination is made. Then, in the case of the jackpot determination, the process proceeds to S280, where the winning symbol random number value is read and stored in the jackpot symbol determining random number memory 481d. Then, in S290, a reach mode determination random number is generated, and this is read and stored in the reach mode determination random number memory 481q. Further, in S300, the determination result of "big hit"("1" in this embodiment) is stored in the special symbol determination result memory (symbol determination result memory) 481p (see FIG. 25).
[0151]
On the other hand, if it is determined that the job is out of order, the process advances from step S278 to step S310 to determine whether to perform the out-of-order reach job using a random number. That is, in S310, a reach mode determination random number is generated and read, and in S320, the reach number stored in the reach number memory 481o (see FIG. 25) is read. Then, in S330, if they match, the job is a missed reach job. If they do not match, the job is a normal missed job.
[0152]
In the case of the out-of-reach job, the process proceeds to S380, and the determination result of “out-of-reach” (“2” in this embodiment) is stored in the special symbol determination result memory 481p (see FIG. 25). On the other hand, if the job is a non-normal job, the process proceeds to S450, and in S450, the result of the determination of “normally out” (“3” in this embodiment) is stored in the special symbol determination result memory 481p (see FIG. 25).
[0153]
Next, a schematic flow of the special symbol main job, which is executed in a series of flows of the main job, will be described with reference to FIGS. First, in S500, based on a prize of a game ball to the first-type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17, the variation display of each special symbol is started for each display section (27a to 27i) of the main display device 27. .
[0154]
Next, in S510, the determination result for each winning obtained in the success / failure determination job shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 is read from the determination result memory 481p (see FIG. 25). Specifically, in the case of a big hit determination ("1") (S520: YES), the process proceeds to S800, and a big hit display job is performed. In this jackpot display job, as shown in FIG. 27, the process proceeds to S805, in which the reach mode determination value stored in the reach mode determination value memory 481r corresponding to the reach mode determination random number value described above is read, and further, in S810. Then, the jackpot number (identification information determination value) is read from the jackpot number memory (in the built-in ROM 482), and if the re-change job is not to be performed (S815; NO), the process proceeds to S840 to display the line reach (valid). The number of lines may be any of 1 to 8) or after performing a matrix reach display, a big hit display (per line or per matrix) is performed.
[0155]
In the case of performing the re-variable job (S815; YES), after performing “gassing reach display (reach display of“ fake ”different from the reach display to be displayed in S840)”, “missing display (S840) Is performed, a "fake display" which is different from the big hit display to be displayed) is performed. Next, in S824, the number counter P is initialized, and a re-variation availability determination display is performed (S826). Note that this re-variation availability determination display includes (a) an operation of swinging down the hammer 82a of the left movable device 8a and hitting the gong 81a and at the same time generating a “gong sound” from the speaker 400a, and (b) re-variation. The operation is performed by turning on the start availability determination lamp 8c.
[0156]
Next, it is determined whether or not the re-fluctuation is started based on a predetermined random number or the like (S828). If the re-fluctuation is started (S828; YES), after "re-fluctuation start display" is performed (S826) , A re-change (the main display device 27 changes again) is started (S828). This "re-change start display" is performed by the operation of turning on the re-start change display lamp (REPREY lamp) 8e and the operation of turning on the front lamp device (cold cathode tube) 830 of the left side device 38. .
[0157]
On the other hand, if it is determined in S828 that re-change does not start (S828; NO), if the value of the number counter P is 1 or less (S832; NO), P is incremented by 1 (S834), and again After performing the re-variation availability determination display, the determination of S828 is performed. Then, when it is determined that re-variation is to be started (S828; YES), the flow shifts to S836 and S838. If it is determined that re-variation is not to be started (S828; NO), the process is performed again in the order of S832, S834, S826, and S828. However, if it is determined in S832 that the value of the number counter P is 2 or more (S832; YES), the process proceeds to S836, and a re-variation start display is performed.
[0158]
That is, even if the re-variation determination is displayed twice in S826 and the determination that the re-variation is not started is performed twice consecutively in S828, after the third re-variation determination display is performed in S826, the process returns to S828. Regardless of the determination result, the re-variation is started. In other words, when shifting to the re-change job, the re-change is always executed, and the same "reach display (reach display as planned)" and "big hit display (spot display as planned)" are performed as in the case of not shifting to the re-change job. Is obtained. In other words, this re-change job is merely for display (for presentation) and does not change the “reach mode” or “big hit symbol” determined by the “main control unit 140”.
[0159]
Returning to FIG. 27, after performing the reach display and the jackpot display (S840), the probability change state (high probability state, that is, the probability that the identification information displayed on the main display means 27 becomes the symbol of the jackpot becomes high probability. (S843). Then, when it is not in the probable change state (S843; NO), it is determined whether or not to perform the “non-probabilistic effect job (S850)” (S845). , The “non-probable change display” is performed as it is (S846). In this embodiment, the "non-probable change display" is performed by turning off the probable change status display lamp 8g.
[0160]
When the “non-probable change effect job (S850)” is to be performed (S845; YES), as shown in FIG. This is performed by turning off the display lamp 8g.) ”(S852), and a re-lottery display is performed (S854). The re-lottery display includes (d) an operation of swinging down the hammer 82b of the movable device 8b on the right side and hitting the gong 81b, and simultaneously generating a “gong sound” from the speaker 400a, and (e) displaying the re-lottery display lamp 8d. The lighting operation is performed. Then, after the re-lottery display is performed (S854), "non-probable change display" is performed in S846, and the process is terminated.
[0161]
Returning to FIG. 27 again, when it is determined in S843 that the state is in the probable change state (S843; YES), it is determined in S847 whether or not to perform the “probable change effect job (S870)” (S847). If the “production job” is not performed (S847; NO), “probable change display” is performed as it is (S848). In this embodiment, the “probable change display” is performed by turning on the probable change status display lamp 8g.
[0162]
When the “probable change effect job (S870)” is to be performed (S847; YES), as shown in FIG. 29B, “gase non-probable change display (non-probable change display of“ fake ”and probable change state display This is done by turning off the lamp 8g.) ”(S872), and a re-lottery display is performed (S874). This re-lottery display also includes (d) an operation of swinging down the hammer 82b of the movable device 8b on the right side and hitting the gong 81b, and simultaneously generating a "gong sound" from the speaker 400a, and (e) displaying the re-lottery display lamp 8d. The lighting operation is performed. After the re-lottery display is performed (S874), the “probable change display” is performed (S876), and the “probable change display” is performed in S848, and the process ends.
[0163]
In the present embodiment, the “probable change transition display” is performed by turning on the “probable change transition display lamp (probable change lamp) 8g”. It should be noted that even if the process shifts to the probabilistic effect job, no change is made to the actual state of the gaming machine 1 (probable state or non-probable state). In other words, this probabilistic effect job is merely for display (producing), and the “state of the actual gaming machine 1 (state of probable state or non-probable state) determined by the“ main control unit 140 ”. It does not change anything.
[0164]
Returning to FIG. 26, in the case of the out-of-reach determination ("2") (S530: YES), the flow proceeds to S900, and the out-of-reach display job is performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 30, the out-reach symbol number is read from the out-reach symbol number memory 481s (see FIG. 25), and the out-of-intermediate symbol number memory 481i (see FIG. 25) is read out. (S905). Then, in S910, the read-out reach symbol number is compared with the out-of-place middle symbol number, and the out-of-reach mode is determined based on the difference therebetween (S915). The reach mode may be a line reach display (the number of active lines may be any of 1 to 8) or a matrix reach display.
[0165]
The process in S913 will be specifically described by taking a line reach display of “(2) Naka-yoko Line” as an example. Specifically, the difference between the off-reach symbol number and the off-center middle symbol number (that is, for example, The difference reach mode data is read out from the shift reach mode memory 481t based on the difference. For example, when the difference is “−1” (that is, for example, when the middle middle symbol is the symbol immediately before the middle left symbol), one of a plurality (three, for example) of out-of-reach superreach is selected. If it is selected (for example, it can be selected by obtaining a predetermined random number) and read out, and if the re-variable job is not to be performed (S915; NO), the process proceeds to S925 and the predetermined reach display is performed. After that, a departure display is performed (S925).
[0166]
In the case of performing a re-change job (S915; YES), processing is performed according to the number of steps in parentheses in FIG. That is, a “re-change job” similar to the above “big hit display job S800” is executed. In other words, after performing the “gase reach display (reach display of“ fake thing ”different from the reach display to be displayed in S925)”, the “gase out display (the“ fake thing ”different from the off display to be displayed in S925) is displayed. Off display) ". Then, the number-of-times counter P is initialized (S924), whether or not re-variation is possible is displayed (S926), and whether or not re-variation is started is determined (S928). If necessary, after the processes of S932 and S934, Then, re-variation is started via the re-variation start display (S936) (S938).
[0167]
Returning to FIG. 26 again, in the case of a normal deviation determination ("3") (S540), a "normal deviation display job" is performed (S550). In the normal deviation display job (S550), as shown in FIG. 31, in step S555, each deviation symbol number is read from the deviation number memory (481e to 481m), and when the re-variable job is not performed (S558; NO). Proceeds to S570 and performs the off display. For example, the special symbols are stopped and displayed at timings shifted from each other and fixed.
[0168]
In the case of performing the re-change job (S560) (S558; YES), as shown in FIG. 32, "missing display (missing display of" seized object "different from the missing display to be displayed in S570)" Is performed (S562), the re-variation is determined via a re-variation availability display (S564), and a re-variation start display (S566) is started (S568). Note that the “re-variation determination display” in S562 also includes (a) an operation of swinging down the hammer 82a of the movable device 8a on the left side and hitting the gong 81a, and simultaneously generating a “gong sound” from the speaker 400a; b) The operation of turning on the lamp 8c for determining whether or not to start the re-variation. In addition, the "re-change start display" is performed by an operation of turning on the re-change start display lamp (REPREY lamp) 8e and an operation of turning on the front lamp device (cold cathode tube) 830 of the left side device 38.
[0169]
Further, when the process shifts to the re-change job, the re-change is always executed, and the same "missing display" as when the process does not shift to the re-change job is obtained. In other words, the re-change job is merely for display (for effect), and does not change the “out-of-design” determined by the “main control unit 140”.
[0170]
Note that, unlike the present embodiment, when the main display device 27 performs scroll display, the display mode can be changed to various modes by "slip display" or the like even in the case of a normal deviation determination. In this case, the display mode image value data (not shown) in the RAM 481 (see FIG. 25) of the main control unit 140 is used as the display mode determination value in association with the reach mode determination random number value. ) May be stored, and the read out state determination random number value and the read out state display state determination value may be compared to determine the out-of-normal state to be displayed.
[0171]
Along with the jackpot determination, special symbols are fixedly displayed in a predetermined arrangement on the main display device 27 (see FIG. 3) ("per line" or "per matrix"), and then a special game is executed (special game). Gaming state or jackpot gaming state). In such a special game state, first, the opening and closing plate 312 of the special winning device 31 (see FIG. 3) is in an open state, and the winning of game balls into the special winning opening 311 is a game ball receiving state in which the player is superior.
[0172]
In the special game state, the special winning device 31 continues the game ball receiving state until the end condition is satisfied. For example, when the open state is the predetermined time ₁ (For example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number n is set to the winning ball detection switch 318 (see FIG. 5). ₁ When the winning (for example, 10) is detected, the end condition is satisfied, the game ball receiving state is temporarily ended, the open / close plate 312 is closed, and one round is ended. The opening and closing plate 312 is closed for a predetermined time t. ₂ After a lapse of (for example, 0.5 seconds), if a predetermined continuation condition (passing to a specific area (not shown)) is satisfied, the opening / closing plate 312 is again opened, and the special winning device 31 is switched to the game ball receiving state. Become. It should be noted that the game ball receiving state in which the end condition is set to one round is repeatedly continued up to a predetermined maximum continuous round number (16 rounds in the present embodiment). When the continuation condition is not satisfied when the end condition is satisfied, the special game state ends (so-called puncture) in the round.
[0173]
(3) Effects of the embodiment
According to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main display device 27 has two display areas, and each display area displays the identification information in a different display mode. Yes, it can give a strong impact to the player. In other words, in a series of displays performed by the main display device 27, portions having different display areas and display modes are mixed, so that this display can give the player a surprise and give a strong impact to the player.
[0174]
Moreover, each of the display portions 27a to 27i is divided into a first display element 27M and a second display element 27N, and these display elements 27M and 27N selectively display identification information, so that the display is more surprising. Display can be performed. The "display units 27a to 27i" that the player watches during the game are configured using the two display elements 27M and 27N, and the two display elements 27M and 27N of the display units 27a to 27i are selectively used. To display identification information. In other words, the display using the first display area and the display using the second display area are not simply vaguely switched, but rather, the display elements 27M and 27N are switched for each of the display units 27a to 27i. For a player who concentrates his or her point of view on the club, the game machine becomes more varied and more unexpected.
[0175]
Further, in the present gaming machine, in a series of displays performed by the main display device 27, as described above, in addition to mixing the portions having different display areas and the like, the variation of the reach display is increased. Can give a stronger impact to the player. Further, since a plurality of activated lines can be displayed and an effect as if the probability of a big hit has been increased is given, the gaming machine is more varied and surprising. Moreover, in the gaming machine 1, since "line reach display" and "matrix reach display" are selectively realized as reach displays, the display becomes more interesting.
[0176]
Further, the gaming machine 1 does not simply perform various displays such as “reach display”, “big hit display”, “missing reach display”, or “normally missing display”. While performing various displays. Then, since the “re-change job” or the like can appeal to the player's sight or the like, a stronger impact can be given.
[0177]
Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, the amusement can be increased, the interest of the player can be sufficiently enhanced, and the enhanced interest can be continued.
[0178]
B. Example 2
[0179]
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except that FIG. 35 is used instead of FIG. 23 and that FIG. 36 is used instead of FIG. That is, FIGS. 1 to 22, FIGS. 24 to 26, and FIGS. 28 to 34 used in the first embodiment and the description thereof can be applied to the second embodiment as they are. In the description of the second embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment will not be described, or the same reference numerals will be given and the description will be omitted or simplified.
[0180]
As in the first embodiment, the processing of S200, S206, S210, S220, S230, and S240 and the processing of S203 as necessary are performed in the hit / failure determination job of the second embodiment. Then, after the process of S240, it is determined whether or not the random number value (the value of the special symbol hit determination random number) read in S230 is a big hit (S250). More specifically, the big hit number (hit determination value) is read from the special symbol big hit number memory (in the built-in ROM 482), and is compared with the above random number value (the value of the special symbol success / failure judgment random number). If they match, a jackpot determination is made, and if they do not match, a disconnection determination is made.
[0181]
In the case of a departure determination (S250; NO), the process proceeds to "S270" shown in FIG. 24, and the processing shown in FIG. 24 is performed. Further, in the case of the hit determination, it is determined whether or not the state is the probable change state (S252). If this determination is "NO", the process proceeds to "S270" shown in FIG. The following processing is performed. On the other hand, in the case of "probable change state"(S252; YES), after the value of the effect counter (N) is incremented by "1" (S258), the process proceeds to "S270" shown in FIG. Is made. The effect counter (N) shows a specific example of the above-mentioned "holding storage means".
[0182]
The special symbol main job according to the second embodiment is also processed according to FIG. 26. When the “missing reach display job” is performed, the special symbol main job is processed according to FIGS. 30 and 29. 31 and FIG. However, the “big hit display job” is processed as follows according to FIGS. 36 and 29.
[0183]
That is, in this big hit display job, as shown in FIG. 36, after performing the processing of S805 and S810, it is determined whether or not to perform the re-variable job (S815). If the process proceeds to S870 and the re-change job is performed (S815; YES), the process proceeds to S870 after performing the re-change job according to FIG.
[0184]
In S870, it is determined whether or not the special symbol main job currently being processed is related to "judgment of a retained ball (reserved storage) in the probable change state". If “NO” is determined in S870, the sound effect sound generation and decoration are performed using the data table for low probability (for low probability) or the data table for high probability (for high probability). After turning on the lamp or the like (S874), a big hit is displayed through a predetermined reach display (S876). Thereafter, in S877, when the gaming machine is actually in the “probable change state”, the fact that the game machine is in the “probable change state” is displayed on the probable change state display lamp 8g (that is, the probable change state display lamp 8g is turned on). If the gaming machine is actually in the "non-probable change state", the probable change status display lamp 8g displays "non-probable change state" (that is, the probable change status display lamp 8g is turned off).
[0185]
If the special symbol main job currently being processed is related to "judgment of a retained ball (reserved storage) in the probable change state"(S870; YES), the value of the effect counter N is set to "2". Is determined (S878), and if it is less than 2 (S878; YES), the value of the effect counter N is decremented by "1", and then using the data table for high probability, After the sound effect is produced, the decorative lamp is turned on, and the like, a jackpot is displayed through a predetermined reach display (S894). At this time, since the gaming machine is actually in the “probable change state”, the process proceeds to S896 after S894, and the fact that the game machine is in the “probable change state” is displayed on the probable change state display lamp 8g (that is, the probable change state display lamp 8g is turned on). Yes.)
[0186]
On the other hand, when the value of the effect counter N is “2 or more” (S878; YES), the value of the effect counter N is decremented by “1”, and then the sound effect sound is generated and decorated using the low-probability data table. After turning on the lamp or the like, a big hit is displayed through a predetermined reach display (S884). At this time, the gaming machine is actually in the “probable change state”, but after S884, the fact that the gaming machine is in the “non-probable change state” is displayed on the probable change status display lamp 8g. That is, originally, the probable change status display lamp 8g is turned on, and where “probable change display” is to be performed, “display change” is performed, the probable change status display lamp 8g is turned off, and “non-probable change display” is performed.
[0187]
That is, as shown in FIG. 37, a hit in a certain change state occurs along with a predetermined starting prize {see the rising portion (A) of the diagram a}, and the special game state (the rising portion e of the diagram e). ₁ Is completed, the state becomes a high probability state (probable change state) (the rising part d in the diagram d). ₁ ), The probability variation display (probable variation display) is performed (the rising part f of the diagram f) ₁ See). In this case, when there is a plurality of random numbers (holding information) having a big hit in the holding storage area (holding storage means) in the "probably changing game state" in the certainty changing state, the rising part (B) of the diagram a And (C)}, the random number value (reserved information) serving as the big hit is processed as a hit in the "non-probable change state", that is, a "hit in the normal state" on the display (diagram f Falling part f of ₂ See). In other words, among the random number values (reservation information) that will be the big hits, the one that is digested first {1 per reservation in the figure, ie, see the rising part (B) of the diagram a)} is “special game (line The rising part e of FIG. ₂ Is completed, the "non-probable change display" is displayed (the falling portion f of the diagram f). ₂ See). For this reason, what is to be processed next (2 per hold in the drawing, ie, see the rising portion (C) of the diagram a)) is actually “probable change state (the rising portion d of the diagram d). ₁ ), The display is processed as "hit in normal state" on the display.
[0188]
Therefore, it appears to the player that the ratio of the hold information obtaining “hit in the normal state” increases. In other words, it is displayed as if it was a hit in the normal state, even though it was a hit in the probable state. In other words, the player understands that he has gained a "hit in a normal state" (so-called hit-retraction) by his or her skill, despite the "hit in a probable change state". I can be satisfied.
[0189]
In S878 of FIG. 36 described above, if the value of the effect counter N is 1, the special game currently in progress (the special game executed based on the holding information pertaining to the value 1 of the effect counter N) ends. After that, the probable change display is uniformly performed. However, even in such a case, as shown in a "flowchart" in which FIG. 35 is modified as shown in FIG. 38 and a "flowchart" in which FIG. 36 is modified as shown in FIG. Under the condition, “non-probable change display” may be performed. FIG. 38 shows a case in which “S260 and S262” are added to FIG. 35 for correction, and FIG. 39 shows a case in which “S886” is added to FIG. 36 for correction.
[0190]
Also in the success / failure determination job of this modified example, the processes of S200, S206, S210, S220, S230, and S240 and the process of S203 are performed as necessary, as in the first embodiment. Then, similarly to the second embodiment, after the process of S240, it is determined whether or not the random number value (the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number) read in S230 is a big hit (S250). Then, in the case of a detachment determination (S250; NO), the process proceeds to "S270" shown in FIG. 24, and the processing shown in FIG. 24 is performed.
[0191]
In the case of the hit determination, as in the second embodiment, “whether or not a probable change state” is determined (S252). If this determination is “NO”, the process proceeds to “S270” shown in FIG. Then, the process shown in FIG. 24 is performed. On the other hand, when it is “probable change state” (S252; YES), after the value of the effect counter (N) is incremented by “1” (S258), it is determined whether or not the value of the effect counter (N) is 2 or more. Is determined (S260).
[0192]
If the value of the effect counter (N) is 1 or less, the process proceeds to “S270” shown in FIG. 24, and the processing shown in FIG. 24 is performed. On the other hand, if the value of the effect counter (N) is 2 or more, after the “2 or more determination flag” is set (S262), the process proceeds to “S270” shown in FIG. 24, and the processing shown in FIG. 24 is performed. If the “two or more determination flag” has already been set in S262, it is reset.
[0193]
The special symbol main job of this modified example is also processed according to FIG. 26. When the “missing reach display job” is performed, the special symbol main job is processed according to FIG. 30 and FIG. 29. 31 and FIG. However, the "big hit display job" is processed as follows according to FIG. 36 and FIG. 29, which are partially changed as shown in FIG.
[0194]
That is, in this big hit display job, as shown in FIG. 36, after performing the processing of S805 and S810, it is determined whether or not to perform the re-variable job (S815). If the process proceeds to S870 and the re-change job is performed (S815; YES), the process proceeds to S870 after performing the re-change job according to FIG.
[0195]
If “NO” is determined in S870, the sound effect sound generation and the decoration lamp are performed using the data table for low probability (for low probability) or the data table for high probability (for high probability). After the lighting or the like is performed (S874), a big hit is displayed through a predetermined reach display (S876). Thereafter, in S877, when the gaming machine is actually in the “probable change state”, the fact that the game machine is in the “probable change state” is displayed on the probable change state display lamp 8g (that is, the probable change state display lamp 8g is turned on). If the gaming machine is actually in the "non-probable change state", the probable change status display lamp 8g displays "non-probable change state" (that is, the probable change status display lamp 8g is turned off).
[0196]
If “YES” is determined in S870, it is determined whether the value of counter N is “2 or more” (S878), and it is determined whether the value of counter N is “2 or more”. (S878; YES), and after the processing of S880, S882, and S884, the fact that it is in the "non-probable change state" is displayed on the probable change status display lamp 8g (S885).
[0197]
If the value of the counter N is "1 or less", it is determined whether or not the "2 or more determination flag" is set (S886). If it is set (S886; YES), S880 is executed. After the processing of S882 and S884, the fact that the vehicle is in the "non-probable state" is displayed on the probable status lamp 8g (S885). Here, the case where the “two or more judgment flag” is set means that “the value 1 of the counter N” has become “one which has been reduced once after becoming one of a plurality of values”. Show.
[0198]
When it is determined in S886 that the “two or more determination flag” is not set (S886; NO), after the processing of S888, S892, and S894, the “probable change state” is displayed on the probable change status display lamp 8g. Is displayed (S886). Here, the case where the “two or more determination flag” is not set indicates that “the value of the counter N is 1” without being a plurality of values at all.
[0199]
In this modified example, a special process executed by digesting “one pending hit information (that is, one pending hit information reduced from two to one)” generated in the process of digesting a plurality of pending hit information is performed. After the end of the gaming state, it is assumed that the probable change display is not performed, and that "one pending hit information (that is, 0 pending hits) (" 0 ") is exhausted in a state where the" number of pending hit information "stored in the pending hit storage means is never more than once. This shows a case where a certain change display is performed after the end of the special game state in which the number of pieces of information is increased from one to one, and the number of pieces of information is held without being reduced to two pieces.
[0200]
As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the language described in each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. Can easily be replaced therefrom, and improvements based on the knowledge usually possessed by those skilled in the art can be appropriately added.
[0201]
That is, in each of the embodiments and the modified examples, the “probable change display” and “non-probable change display” are displayed by turning on / off the probable change status display lamp 8g, but based on the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the main display device 27. , “Probable change display” or “non-probable change display” may be performed. In this case, the jackpot symbol determination random number value stored in advance is composed of a probability change random number value and a non-probability change random value, and the probability change symbol or the non-probability change The symbol is stopped and displayed.
[0202]
In each of the embodiments and the modified examples, the reflector 860 is provided with the so-called “five-cut shape” reflecting surface 863, but the shape of the reflector 860 is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 40, a reflection surface 863 having a “polygonal cut shape other than five” such as a “tetrahedral cut shape” and a reflecting surface 863 having various shapes such as a circle and an ellipse are provided. May be used.
[0203]
In each of the embodiments and the modified examples, the reflector 860 having the reflection surface 863 and the light passage hole 865 is illustrated, but the structure of the reflector 860 is not limited thereto. For example, the reflector 860 may be configured as a “half mirror” that transmits light emitted by the rear lamp device 820 but does not transmit light reflected by the front lamp device 830 but reflects the light. In this case, since it is not always necessary to form the light passage hole 865 in the reflector 860, the structure of the reflector 860 can be simplified, the strength of the reflector 860 can be improved, and the like.
[0204]
In the electronic control unit 130 that constitutes each embodiment and the modification, the main control unit 140 includes not only the payout control unit 150 and the special symbol control unit 160 but also the sound / lamp control unit 170a and the signal transmission path. The connection may be made directly by 500a. Further, instead of the sound / lamp control unit 170a, separate lamp control units and sound control units may be used. In this case, the lamp control unit or the voice control unit may be connected to the special symbol control unit 160 via the signal transmission path 500b, or the lamp control unit or the voice control unit may be connected to the main control unit via the signal transmission path 500a. 140 may be connected directly. The transmission direction in these cases may be one-way or two-way.
[0205]
For example, as shown in a modified example of FIG. 41, the main control unit 140 and the sound / lamp control unit 170 are connected by a signal transmission path 500b, and the sound / lamp control unit 170 and the special symbol control unit 160 are signaled. The connection may be made by the transmission path 500c. Then, data is transmitted in one-way format from the main control unit 140 to the sound / lamp control unit 170, and data can be transmitted in two directions between the sound / lamp control unit 170 and the special symbol control unit 160. Good. In this case, it is easy to achieve synchronization between the sound / lamp control unit 170 and the special symbol control unit 160, and the generation of sound, the lighting of the lamp, the display of the symbol, and the like are performed to determine the symbol and reach the symbol. At the same time, control can be performed at an accurate timing.
[0206]
Further, in each invention, unlike the above embodiments, the processing (digestion) of the hold information may be performed as follows. For example, the processing may be performed by "providing a game machine with a gain providing means capable of providing a game gain to a player when the unexecuted hold information is information in a predetermined state". For example, when “the number of reservations becomes a predetermined number (an integer exceeding the conventional upper limit number 4 (an integer of 5 or more) can be exemplified)”, “increase the probability that the determination means makes a hit determination”, “variable Various gains such as "displaying the reach mode uniformly by the display means", "open control of the electric accessory to facilitate winning", "increase the number of prize balls at the next prize ball" are given. Is also good.
[0207]
Further, the processing may be performed by “providing a gaming machine with a suppression unit that suppresses an increase in the number of pieces of hold information”. For example, on-hold information generated when in the special gaming state, or on-hold information generated when the on-hold information is equal to or more than a predetermined number, by lottery means for lottery whether or not to store in the on-hold storage means, This suppression means can be configured.
[0208]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the gaming machines of the present invention, the interest of the player can be sufficiently increased, and the increased interest can be continued.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a front frame is opened in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing a game board in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a front view showing a main display device in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 (a) is an explanatory view illustrating one variation mode of a symbol in each display section constituting a main display device in a gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. In the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, it is an explanatory view exemplifying another variation mode of the symbol in each display unit constituting the main display device.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an effective line (hit line) formed on the main display device in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of “line reach display” displayed on the main display device in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. It is an explanatory view for explaining one specific example of “per line” displayed on the main display device in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram for explaining one specific example of “matrix reach display” displayed on the main display device in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. It is an explanatory view for explaining one specific example of “per matrix” displayed on the main display device in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a front view showing a side device in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of an electric decoration device constituting a side device in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a longitudinal sectional view of an electric decoration device constituting a side device in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
12A is a rear view of a rear lens body provided in a side device in a gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12B is a side view of the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. It is a longitudinal section of the back lens body with which the device is equipped.
13A is a front view of a reflector provided in a side device in a gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13B is a vertical cross-sectional view taken along a line aa of FIG. FIG. 13C is a vertical sectional view taken along line bb of FIG.
14A is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a light passing hole of a reflector and a rear lamp device in a gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating each embodiment of the present invention. 14A is an explanatory view showing a relationship between a light passage hole of a reflector and a rear lamp device that is emitting light, and FIG. 14C is a sectional view taken along line dd of FIG. 14A.
FIG. 15 is a rear view showing the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing an electronic control unit according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 17 (a) is an explanatory diagram of a main control unit constituting an electronic control device provided in a gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 17 (b) is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of the payout control part which comprises the electronic control apparatus provided.
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a special symbol control unit included in the electronic control device provided in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of a sound / lamp control unit included in the electronic control device provided in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a main job performed by a main control unit of the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a process when a power interruption (power failure or the like) occurs in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a power restoration process when a power interruption (power failure or the like) occurs in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a first half of a hit / failure determination job in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a latter half of a hit / failure determination job in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a representative example of various memories and the like stored in a built-in RAM of a main control unit in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of a special symbol main job in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of a jackpot display job in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating one mode of a re-change job in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 29A is a flowchart for explaining an outline of a non-probable display job in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining an outline of a probability change display job.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of a missed reach display job in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of a normal off-highlight display job in the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart for explaining another mode of the re-change job in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a main control unit in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing a CPU constituting a main control unit in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a first half of a hit / failure determination job in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of a jackpot display job in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 37 is a time chart for explaining main points of a special symbol display job in the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing only essential points of a flowchart of a hit / failure determination job in a gaming machine according to a modification of the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing only a main point of a flowchart of a big hit display job in a gaming machine according to a modification of the second embodiment of the present invention.
40A is a front view of a reflector according to a modification in each embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 40B is a vertical sectional view taken along line ff of FIG. 40A, and FIG. It is a gg longitudinal cross-sectional view of FIG.
FIG. 41 is a block diagram showing an electronic control device according to a modification of each embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1: pachinko machine (game machine),
2; outer frame,
8g; probability fluctuation state display device (probability fluctuation display means),
10; game board,
11; game area,
16a; special symbol hold display device (hold information count display means)
17; first-class starting port (starting port, ordinary electric accessory),
17s: first-class start opening winning detection switch (start detection means),
27; main display device (variable display means);
27a to 27i; display unit,
27M, 27N; display element,
311; large winning opening (variable winning means),
401; CPU (determination means, probability variation means, hold storage means),
820: rear lamp device (other lamp device);
830: Front lamp device (a lamp device configured using a cold cathode tube).

Claims (10)

Starting opening,
Starting detection means for detecting a game ball entering the starting port,
Determining means for determining whether or not the game ball detected by the start detecting means is a hit;
A variable display means capable of variably displaying the result of determination by the determination means as identification information; and a state advantageous to the player when the identification information displayed on the variable display means has a predetermined specific symbol. A gaming machine having variable winning means that can be changed,
The variable display means includes: a first display area for displaying the identification information in a predetermined display mode; and a second display area for displaying the identification information in a display mode different from the first display area. A gaming machine characterized by having. Starting opening,
Starting detection means for detecting a game ball entering the starting port,
Determining means for determining whether or not the game ball detected by the start detecting means is a hit;
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a determination result by the determination unit as identification information;
A game machine provided with variable winning means capable of changing to a state advantageous to the player when the identification information displayed on the variable display means has a predetermined specific symbol,
The variable display unit includes a plurality of display units each including a first display element belonging to a first display area and a second display element belonging to a second display area,
A gaming machine wherein each of the display sections displays the identification information by selectively using a first display element and a second display element. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first display area is provided with a plurality of active lines that can be in a reach state. The variable winning means changes to an advantageous state for a player when all pieces of identification information displayed in the second display area are the same or the same kind. A gaming machine according to claim 1. Along with disposing a lamp device configured using a cold cathode tube at a portion on the front side of the gaming machine,
When the identification information displayed on the variable display means does not correspond to the specific symbol, the identification information displayed on the display unit changes again in response to light emission of the lamp device. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The lamp device and another lamp device different from the lamp device are three-dimensionally arranged at a portion on the front side of the gaming machine, and one lamp device is located in front of the other lamp device. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein Probability changing means for changing the probability that the identification information displayed on the variable display means becomes the specific symbol,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising: probability variation display means capable of displaying that the probability of becoming the specific symbol has been varied. Even if it is detected by the start detecting means, when there is pending information for which the display of the identification information by the variable display means has not been performed, a pending storage means for storing the pending information,
In the case where the probability of being the specific symbol has been changed after the end of the special game state, when the hold information stored in the hold storage unit is a hit, the probability change display unit is configured to display the specific symbol with the specific symbol. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the display does not indicate that the probability has changed. With a pending information number display means for displaying the number of unexecuted pending information,
9. The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein said number-of-reserved-information display means has a seven-segment display unit capable of displaying two or more digits. Starting opening,
Starting detection means for detecting a game ball entering the starting port,
Determining means for determining whether or not the game ball detected by the start detecting means is a hit;
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a determination result by the determination unit as identification information;
When the identification information displayed on the variable display means becomes a predetermined specific symbol, variable winning means capable of changing to a state advantageous to the player;
Probability changing means for changing the probability that the identification information displayed on the variable display means becomes the specific symbol,
Probability variation display means capable of displaying that the probability of becoming the specific symbol has been varied,
A holding storage unit for storing the holding information when there is holding information for which identification information has not been displayed by the variable display unit even if the holding information is detected by the start detecting unit. ,
In the case where the probability of being the specific symbol has been changed after the end of the special game state, when the hold information stored in the hold storage unit is a hit, the probability change display unit is configured to display the specific symbol with the specific symbol. A gaming machine characterized by not displaying that the probability has been changed.

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