JP2004283555A - Pinball game machine and game program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine which can arouse a player's interest. <P>SOLUTION: This pinball game machine (1) includes a transparent game board (3) including a game region; a launching device (42) and a launching handle (24) for discharging game balls to the game region; a special prize-winning opening (27) provided at the position where game balls discharged to the game region can win a prize; a prize-winning starting opening (6) which triggers the decision whether to shift to a special play state favorable to a player; a symbol pattern varying display region (101) capable of variably showing special symbol patterns that may compose a special symbol combination indicating the shift to the special play state after triggered by a game ball entering the prize-winning starting opening (6); a premia effect display region (102) capable of showing predetermined display effects; a liquid crystal display (4) disposed on the rear side of the transparent game board (3); casement windows (26a and 26b) designed to change the visual state for the effect to be shown on the effect display region; and a main control circuit which controls the casement windows (26a and 26b) so that the visual state for the effect to be shown on the premia effect display region (102) can be changed after triggered by a game ball entering the special prize-winning opening (27). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine having a control means such as a microcomputer or the like, another ball game machine, and a game program capable of simulating the operation of a ball game machine.

  For example, a pachinko gaming machine has display means for changing and displaying a symbol (a so-called special symbol) when a predetermined condition is satisfied. After displaying a specific mode (so-called "reach") indicating that the game is shifted to a special game state advantageous to the player, when a predetermined stop mode (a predetermined combination of symbols) is reached, a special game advantageous to the player What is provided is to transition to a state (so-called "big hit"). The symbol displayed on the display means starts changing display when a game ball wins a predetermined winning opening (so-called starting winning opening).

In recent years, as such a display means, a pachinko gaming machine having a display device such as a liquid crystal display device capable of performing various effects in addition to the display of a symbol is widely used. Among such pachinko gaming machines, there is a type in which various effect displays are performed by using a movable member that simulates a substantial door in a display device, and by opening and closing the door and changing the display of the symbol (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-190760 A

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine as described above, since the display of the change and the effect of the design are performed by the display means provided in the game area, the player always shoots the game ball aiming at the starting winning opening, and Attention must be paid to the display means. For this reason, the player may feel painful to keep looking at the same place, and may be bored with the game.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an amusing ball game machine.

  The ball game machine of the present invention includes a light-transmissive game board having a game area (for example, a transparent game board 3 described later) and ball launching means for launching a game ball to the game area (for example, a launch game described later). The device 42 and the firing handle 24), a special winning opening (for example, a special winning opening 27 described later) provided at a position where a game ball fired in the game area can win, and a game ball can win in the game area. A prize port (for example, a starting prize port 6 to be described later) provided at the position and serving as a trigger for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player, and that the gaming ball is to be awarded to the prize port. As a trigger, a special symbol display area (for example, a symbol variation display area 101 to be described later) and a predetermined effect (for example, a premium effect to be described later) capable of variably displaying a special symbol constituting a special symbol combination indicating transition to a special game state. Can display It has a display area (for example, a premiere effect display area 102 described later), and is provided with display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 4 described later) disposed on the back side of the game board, and visually recognizes an effect displayed in the effect display area. The effect display visual state changing means (for example, the double doors 26a and 26b described later) for changing the state, and the visual state of the effect displayed in the effect display area triggered by a game ball winning a special winning opening. And a control means (for example, a main control circuit 30 described later) for changing the effect display visual state changing means so as to change.

  In an embodiment of the present invention, the control means shifts the effect display visual state changing means so that the effect displayed in the effect display area becomes visible when the shot game ball enters the special winning opening.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the effect display visual state changing means is a double door (for example, double doors 26a, 26b described later) provided on the game board, and the double door is visually recognized by the player for the effect. It is formed so as to be able to shift between an open state for enabling and a closed state for making it invisible.

  In an embodiment of the present invention, the control means causes the effect display visual state changing means, which has changed the effect displayed in the effect display area to be visually recognizable, so as to be invisible when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the predetermined condition is that the effect displayed in the effect display area ends or a predetermined time (eg, opening time described later) after the effect displayed in the effect display area is displayed. It is time to pass.

  The game program according to the present invention includes a step of displaying a winning area and a game area provided with a special winning port, which are used as a trigger for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to a player; A special symbol display area capable of variably displaying a special symbol that constitutes a combination of a special symbol indicating a transition to a special game state when a game ball wins a winning opening, and a predetermined symbol. A step of displaying an effect display area capable of displaying an effect; a step of changing the visual recognition state of the effect displayed in the effect display area; and a step of displaying the effect in the effect display area triggered by a game ball winning a special winning opening. And changing the visual recognition state of the effect.

  According to the ball game machine of the present invention, the display means has an effect display area capable of displaying a predetermined effect, and is arranged on the back side of the game board. The control means changes the effect display visual state changing means so as to change the visual state of the effect displayed in the effect display area when the game ball wins the special winning opening. Therefore, in addition to aiming at the winning opening in order to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player, the player can appropriately aim at the special winning opening to see the effect displayed in the effect display area. Therefore, it is possible to provide an amusing ball game machine that does not make the player tired.

  According to the embodiment of the present invention, the control means is configured to display the effect display visual state so that when the fired game ball enters the special winning opening, the effect displayed in the effect display area becomes visible to the player. Shift means of change. Therefore, the player shoots a game ball aiming at the special winning opening in order to make the effect visible. Therefore, by changing the viewpoint of the player, it is possible to provide an amusing ball game machine that does not make the player tired.

  The effect display visual state changing means is a double door provided on the game board, and when the effect displayed in the effect display area becomes visible, the double door is opened from the closed state. It is time to change to the open state. With this, when the double-doors are opened, a strong impact is given to the player, and the attention of the player can be obtained, thereby providing an entertaining ball game machine that does not tire the player. It becomes.

  Further, the effect display visual state changing means, which makes the effect displayed in the effect display area visually recognizable, can be changed to non-visible when a predetermined condition is satisfied. When the predetermined condition is that the effect displayed in the effect display area is to be ended, the effect becomes invisible after the end of the effect, so that the player can see the effect to the end. In addition, when the predetermined condition is that a predetermined time has elapsed since the effect displayed in the effect display area is displayed, there is a prize in the special winning opening again during the effect display, and even if the effect display is restarted, , The player can watch until the end of the effect. As a result, it is possible to make the player more interested in the effect.

  The game program of the present invention is, for example, a real game in a ball game simulation game program carried on a recording medium such as a ROM cartridge, a CD-ROM, a DVD, or distributed under a network environment such as the Internet or satellite communication. A new game property can be provided in the same manner as the game in the game.

  That is, in addition to aiming at the winning opening to shift to the special gaming state, the player can arbitrarily aim the special winning opening to see the effect displayed in the effect display area, so that the player is not bored. It is possible to provide a game program for an amusing ball game machine.

  A pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front external view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a “gaming machine”) 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  Inside the front door 2 of the gaming machine 1, a transparent game board (hereinafter, referred to as "transparent game board") 3 formed of a light-transmitting member made of acrylic resin is provided. In the game area formed on the transparent game board 3, prize-winning devices such as two-way doors 26a and 26b, special prize openings 27, etc., nails, windmills, and the like are provided. The game area is not limited to the game board, and may be formed outside the game board.

  On the rear side of the transparent game board 3 as viewed from the player, a variable display or animation of a symbol (referred to as “special symbol”) indicating whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player according to the stop mode is provided. A liquid crystal display device 4 as a display means for performing various effect displays according to the present invention is arranged. The display contents of the liquid crystal display device 4 can be visually recognized by a player through the glass plate provided on the front door 2 and the transparent game board 3. The details of the transparent game board 3 and the liquid crystal display device 4 will be described later.

  Below the front door 2, an upper plate 21 for storing game balls (pachinko balls) paid out as prize balls or rental balls is provided. The game balls paid out to the upper plate 21 are supplied to a launching device 42 (FIG. 7) provided on the back side of the game board 3. A payout opening 22 for paying out game balls is provided below the upper plate 21, and a firing handle 24 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 23 as operating means for firing the game balls toward the game section. A speaker 25 for outputting a sound such as BGM is provided below the speaker.

  Next, the board surface of the transparent game board 3 will be described with reference to FIG.

  Below the transparent game board 3 shown in FIG. 2, a start winning prize which is a winning port for starting a later-described special game composed of a special symbol variation display in a later-described symbol variation display area 101 of the liquid crystal display device 4. A mouth 6 is provided. A special game is started in the symbol change display area 101 of the liquid crystal display device 4 when a game ball enters the start winning opening 6 (referred to as “start winning”). When the special game is played in the later-described symbol change display area 101 of the liquid crystal display device 4, if there is a winning start, the special winning is stored in the main RAM 30c every time the starting winning is achieved. Then, the variable display in the symbol variable display area 101 of the liquid crystal display device 4 is continuously executed until the “starting storage number” stored in the main RAM 30c is exhausted.

  In addition, the starting winning opening 6 is a variable winning device (referred to as an “ordinary electric accessory”) having a pair of movable wing pieces that can be converted into an open state in which the winning opening is easily won and a closed state in which it is difficult to win. .) 5. When the winning prize port 6 is won, a predetermined number (for example, 5) of prize balls are paid out. Note that even if the starting winning port 6 is in the closed state, a winning of the game ball can occur because the game winning ball 6 has a space in which about one game ball can be won.

  Above the transparent game board 3, two variable display LEDs 11a and 11b are provided. The left variation display LED 11a is configured with a green light emitting diode, and the right variation display LED 11b is configured with a red light emitting diode. When the game ball passes through the passing ball gate 7, the lighting operation is performed alternately for a predetermined time. After the predetermined time has elapsed, when the left variation display LED 11a is turned on (lit in green), the ordinary electric accessory 5 is converted to the open state.

  Four LED operation storage lamps 12 are provided around the fluctuation display LEDs 11a and 11b. The LED operation memory lamp 12 is turned on one by one each time a game ball passes through the passing ball gate 7, so that the number of times that the variation display LEDs 11a and 11b can be operated at that time (up to four times). ) To the player. The passing of the game ball of the passing ball gate 7 after the fifth time is not counted and becomes invalid.

  A large winning opening (so-called attacker) 8 having a door that can be opened and closed is provided below the ordinary electric accessory 5. The special winning opening 8 is opened when the special game displayed in the symbol variation display area 101 of the liquid crystal display device 4 has a display mode indicating "big hit", and is converted into an open state advantageous to the player. It is configured to: FIG. 2 shows a closed state in which the door is closed. When a game ball wins in the special winning opening 8, a larger number of winning balls are paid out as compared with the other winning openings, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out. In the above-mentioned special game state, an open state in which the door of the special winning opening 8 is opened satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, when ten game balls are won in the special winning opening 8 in the open state or when the game ball is opened). This is a gaming state in which a jackpot game that lasts up to 30 seconds has elapsed (for example, 16 rounds) can be performed. However, in order to perform the next round after the big hit game of the first round is completed, it is generally necessary to satisfy a V continuation condition (hereinafter, referred to as “V winning”) which is a specific condition during the special game. There is.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is set such that when the special winning opening 8 is in an open state, a game ball is won in a specific winning area to achieve a V winning.

  An out port 9 for collecting out balls is provided below the large winning port 8. A rail 10 is provided at the lower left of the transparent game board 3. The game ball fired from the firing device 42 (FIG. 7) moves upward along the rail 10 and reaches the surface of the transparent game board 3.

  On the left side of the transparent game board 3, an upper left windmill 14 and a lower left windmill 15 are provided. Further, at the lower left and lower right of the ordinary electric accessory 5, there are provided general winning openings 18a and 18b which are set so as to pay out 10 winning balls when there is a winning ball, respectively.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an opening 26k is provided on the right side of the transparent game board 3 to form an opening for providing a double door (hereinafter, referred to as a "kannon door") 26a, 26b. The double doors 26a and 26b are configured so that when one game ball wins in the special winning opening 27, the double doors 26a and 26b are opened and opened. The open state is maintained until a predetermined time has elapsed. That is, when a predetermined time (opening time) elapses after the double doors 26a, 26b are changed to the open state, the double doors 26a, 26b are changed to the closed state. FIG. 2 illustrates a closed state in which the double doors 26a and 26b are closed. In the embodiment, the doors 26a and 26b are changed to the closed state when the opening time elapses after the doors 26a and 26b are changed to the open state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the effect displayed in the area 102 ends, the double doors 26a and 26b may be changed to a closed state.

  Below the double doors 26a and 26b, there is provided a special winning opening 27 which is a trigger for changing the double doors 26a and 26b to the open state when the game ball wins. When a game ball wins in the special winning opening 27, a premium effect is performed in a premier effect display area 102, which will be described later, and the doors 26a and 26b are shifted to the open state, and five prize balls are paid out. Therefore, when the double doors 26a and 26b are in the open state, the player can visually recognize the premier effect performed in the premier effect display area 102 of the liquid crystal display device 4. In the present embodiment, the premier effect performed in the premier effect display area 102 is an effect in which an image of an angel singing a song shown in FIG. 3 is displayed. When the double doors 26a and 26b are completely closed, the premier effect performed in the premier effect display area 102 of the liquid crystal display device 4 ends.

  Next, a screen of the liquid crystal display device 4 will be described with reference to FIG. The screen of the liquid crystal display device 4 is a symbol variation display area 101 for displaying a “special game”, a premium effect display area 102 for performing a premium effect, and an area other than the symbol change display area 101 and the premium effect display area 102. And a cell image display area 103 for displaying a decorative image. The "special game" is a symbol effect display (a character or the like is made to appear on the background of the special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner) in which the special symbol is changed and the special symbol is displayed in a display mode different from the special symbol. Display to enhance the interest of the game). The special symbol is composed of a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display of the special symbol is expressed by the symbols that appear in the symbol variable display area 101 of the liquid crystal display device 4 being changed one after another. It is expressed like a symbol change when is rotated. When the change display of the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined mode indicating a so-called "big hit", a transition is made to a "special game state" which is advantageous for the player. The predetermined stop mode indicating "big hit" is a stop mode in which the same symbols are aligned (for example, a stop in which three special symbols such as "1-1-1" and "2-2-2" are aligned in a horizontal line) This is referred to as "big hit stop mode." The special game state is a game state in which the special winning opening 8 is converted to an advantageous state as described above. In addition, in the drawing, the special symbols are shown in a stop mode in which the symbols are arranged in a horizontal row in a “3-2-6” manner.

  The display means includes, in addition to the liquid crystal display device 4 as in the present embodiment, a display device in which a large number of LEDs are arranged, light emitting means such as a lamp, and other electric devices such as a CRT, a plasma display, and electroluminescence. It can also be configured using a dynamic indicator. A mechanical device such as a moving object such as a model may be used.

  Next, the relationship between the transparent game board 3 and the liquid crystal display device 4 will be described with reference to FIG. The transparent game board 3 is composed of a board surface portion 3a having a special winning opening 27 and the like on the front surface and a liquid crystal protection portion 3b. Between the board surface 3a and the liquid crystal protection unit 3b, there is provided a ball collection unit 28 which is a passage of the game ball for collecting the game ball. A hole 27a for sending the winning game ball 29 to the ball collection unit 28 is provided at a position of the board portion 3a where the special winning opening 27 is provided. The liquid crystal protection unit 3b is provided to protect the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 4 from a collision of the game ball 29 moved from the hole 27a to the ball collection unit 28. When the game ball 29 enters the special winning opening 27, it is detected by a special winning ball sensor (not shown) 27S described later provided in the special winning opening 27, and is collected through a ball collecting unit 28 to a so-called island. .

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, the double doors 26a, 26b, the transparent game board 3, and the liquid crystal display device 4 will be described.

  FIG. 5 shows a transparent game board provided with the double doors 26a and 26b in the opening 26k and a part of the liquid crystal display device 4 provided behind the transparent game board 3 as viewed from the player. FIG. 5 shows a double-sided door opening / closing device 53 to be described later in which the upper part of the opening of the transparent game board 3 is partially cut away. FIG. 5 shows a state in which the double doors 26a and 26b are in an open state, and the premier effect displayed in the premier effect display area 102 is visible. As shown in the figure, when the double doors 26a and 26b are in the open state, the player can visually recognize the premier effect displayed in the premier effect display area 102 of the liquid crystal display device 4.

  A door shaft 51 for opening and closing (transferring to an open state or a closed state) the two-way doors 26a, 26b with one end thereof as a fulcrum is vertically penetrated through the two-way doors 26a, 26b. The double doors 26a and 26b are supported by a support member 52 that supports one end of each door so as to be openable and closable. Therefore, by rotating the door shaft 51, the double doors 26a, 26b are opened and closed with one end of the double doors 26a, 26b as a fulcrum.

  The double doors 26a and 26b are driven to open and close by a double door opening and closing device 53 that rotates each door shaft 51. This double door 53 will be described later. Note that wiring such as a cable connected to the double door 53 is not shown. A device sector gear 55 for transmitting the power of the double door opening and closing device 53 is rotatably supported by a sector gear shaft 57. The sector gear shaft 57 is rotatably supported by bearings 59 provided above and below the rear surface side (the liquid crystal display device 4 side) of the board surface portion 3a. The device sector gear 55 meshes with the door shaft sector gear 61 provided on the door shaft 51 to transmit power from the double door opening and closing device 53 to the door shaft 51.

  Next, the double door opening and closing device 53 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The two-way door opening / closing device 53 supplies power to the two-way door opening / closing solenoid 53a as a power source for changing the two-way doors 26a, 26b to the open state, a fixing member 53b for fixing the two-way door opening / closing solenoid 53a, and a device sector gear 55. The transmitting flapper 53c and the spring 53d as a power source for shifting the double doors 26a and 26b to the closed state are configured. Both ends of the spring 53d are connected to the fixing member 53b and the flapper 53c. The flapper 53c is operable with a portion supported by the fixing member 53b as a fulcrum, and one end not connected to the spring 53d is fitted into a groove 55a provided in the device sector gear 55. Thus, the sector gear 55 is rotated by operating the flapper 53c with the portion supported by the fixing member 53b as a fulcrum.

  FIG. 6A shows a closed state of the double doors 26a and 26b.

  The other end of the flapper 53c connected to the spring 53d is attracted to the fixing member 53b by the contraction force of the spring 53d. Therefore, in the double door 26a, one end of the flapper 53c fitted into the groove 55a provided in the device sector gear 55 rotates the device sector gear 55 clockwise, and in the double door 26b, the device fan gear 55 rotates clockwise. One end of the flapper 53c fitted in the groove 55a provided in the sector gear 55 rotates the apparatus sector gear 55 counterclockwise. Thereby, the double doors 26a and 26b are closed.

  FIG. 6B shows an open state of the double doors 26a and 26b.

  As described above, the other end of the flapper 53c connected to the spring 53d is attracted to the fixing member 53b by the contraction force of the spring 53d. However, when the double door solenoid 53a is energized, the magnetic force generated by the solenoid 53a causes the flapper 53c to be closed. The central portion is attracted to the double door opening and closing solenoid 53a. Therefore, in the double door 26a, one end of the flapper 53c fitted in the groove 55a provided in the device sector gear 55 rotates the device sector gear 55 counterclockwise. One end of the flapper 53c fitted into the groove 55a provided in the sector fan gear 55 rotates the sector fan gear 55 clockwise. Thereby, the double doors 26a and 26b are opened.

  FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electric circuit unit as control means for controlling the operation of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment.

  The main operation of the gaming machine 1 is controlled by a main control circuit 30 as main control means. The main control circuit 30 includes a ROM 30b that is a read-only storage unit that stores a control program, a RAM 30c that is a readable and writable storage unit, and an arithmetic processing unit that performs a control operation according to the control program stored in the ROM 30b. And an MPU 30a as one of them, and these are arranged on one circuit board. In order to distinguish the MPU 30a, the ROM 30b, and the RAM 30c on the main control circuit 30 from the MPU and the like on the display control circuit 31, which will be described later, a “main MPU” 30a, a “main ROM” 30b, and a “main RAM” 30c That. The main MPU 30a executes the processing of the control program stored in the main ROM 30b in response to the input of a periodically generated reset signal.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the relay circuit 34 on the board, which is connected to the main control circuit 30, includes a special winning ball sensor 8S for detecting a game ball that has won the special winning opening 8 as a means for detecting a game ball. A passing ball sensor 7S that detects a game ball that has passed through the passing ball gate 7, a general winning ball sensor 18S that detects a game ball that has won a general winning opening 18a, 18b, and a start that detects a game ball that has won a starting winning opening 6. A winning ball sensor 6S and a special winning ball sensor 27S for detecting a game ball winning the special winning opening 27 are connected. In the relay circuit 34, the ordinary electric accessory 5, the big winning opening 8, the ordinary symbol display LEDs 11a and 11b, the lamp display device 41 for controlling various lamps on the game board 3, and the double doors 26a and 26b are opened. Or, a double door opening / closing solenoid 53a is connected as a power source for closing the door.

  A detection signal indicating that each of the above sensors has detected a game ball is input to the main MPU 30a on the main control circuit 30 via the relay circuit 34, and the main MPU 30a performs various processing based on the input detection signal. I do. For example, each time the main MPU 30a detects the input of the detection signal output from the start winning ball sensor 6S, the main MPU 30a stores a big hit determination random number or the like in the start storage area of the main RAM 30c.

  Further, the main MPU 30a functions as a judging means for judging a big hit together with extracting the random number for the big hit determination.

  In addition, the main MPU 30a executes a “special game control process”, reads a big hit determination random number stored in the start storage area, and makes a big hit determination. It also functions as display content determining means for determining the display content of the effect display to be displayed in the symbol variation display area 101 of the liquid crystal display device 4 according to the determination result. The display content determined here is transmitted to the display control circuit 31 as a symbol effect command, and is converted to a symbol effect command in a “display control circuit main process” shown in FIG. A corresponding display process is executed.

  In addition, the main MPU 30a detects the input of the detection signal output from the special winning ball sensor 27S and detects the input of the detection signal in the “special winning opening winning process” shown in FIG. The payout request command and the premiere effect command are stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 31c. It is not always necessary to pay out a prize ball for a prize in the special winning opening, and the payout of the prize ball may not be performed.

  The display control circuit 31 generates image data based on the effect command which is a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 30, and performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 4 based on the image data. The display control circuit 31 is configured by arranging various circuits on a circuit board different from the circuit board on which the main control circuit 30 is arranged. These circuits include a sub-MPU 31a for interpreting a control command received from the main control circuit 30 and setting parameters of a VDP 31d described later, a program ROM 31b for storing a control program to be executed by the sub-MPU 31a, and a program ROM 31b for executing the control program. A work RAM 31c as a temporary storage means, an image ROM 31e for storing dot data for forming an image, and reading of dot data in the image ROM 31e according to parameters set by the sub-MPU 31a to generate image data to be displayed. (Video Display Processor) 31d, a D / A converter 31g for converting image data generated by the VDP 31d into RGB signals, a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) 31f for interrupting at predetermined time intervals, and a control program Is abnormal A reset IC31h for generating a reset command to return the sub MPU31a and VDP31d its initial state upon entering routine.

  The sound control circuit 32 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a sound IC, an AMP, and the like, and outputs sound from the speaker 25 based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 30. The prize ball control circuit 33 controls a prize ball device 43 for paying out prize balls based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 30 and a launch device 42 for driving game balls to the game board 3.

  Next, a procedure of control processing performed by the main control circuit 30 and the display control circuit 31 will be described.

  In the main control circuit 30, "main game control processing" shown in FIG. 8 and "interrupt processing" shown in FIG. 9 are performed.

  In the "main game control process" shown in FIG. 8, first, the main MPU 30a performs an initial setting of an operation in the main control circuit 30 (step [hereinafter abbreviated as "ST"] 1). Next, the main MPU 30a sets an "interrupt permission flag" (ST2). By setting the "interrupt permission flag", "interrupt processing" (FIG. 9) described later is executed. Next, the main MPU 30a executes a "special symbol control process" described later with reference to FIG. 11 (ST3), and thereafter proceeds to ST2.

  Next, the interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. This interrupt processing is executed periodically (for example, every 3 ms) in the main MPU 30a on condition that the "interrupt permission flag" is set in ST2 (FIG. 8) or ST15 described later.

  First, the main MPU 30a saves each register in the main RAM 30c (ST4). Next, the main MPU 30a updates various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number and a normal symbol determination random number (ST5). In this process, the value is updated to a value obtained by adding "1" to the value of the predetermined counter of the main MPU 30a. Further, when the stored big hit determination random number or ordinary symbol determination random number reaches the upper limit value within a predetermined numerical range, it is reset to “0”. As described above, the normal symbol determination random number is used to determine whether or not the variation display LEDs 11a and 11b are in a state where the left variation display LED 11a, which is advantageous to the player, is turned on. The result of the special game displayed in the variable display area 101 is used to determine whether the result is “big hit” or “miss”.

  Next, the main MPU 30a performs an "input port read process" for reading a signal input to the main MPU 30a (ST6), and subsequently converts various commands stored in the main RAM 30c into various control circuits corresponding to the commands. Command output processing for outputting to the (display control circuit 31, sound control circuit 32, etc.) is performed (ST7).

  Next, the main MPU 30a executes “input signal processing” described later with reference to FIG. 10 (ST8). In this input signal processing, it is checked whether or not there is an input of a detection signal output from various sensors such as a start winning ball sensor 6S, a passing ball sensor 7S, a big winning ball sensor 8S, a general winning ball sensor 18S, and a special winning ball sensor 27S. Then, processing according to these detection signals is performed.

  Next, the main MPU 30a executes a "normal symbol control process" (ST9). In the ordinary symbol control process, the main MPU 30a checks the presence / absence of a passing memory stored in the main RAM 30c in an input signal process (ST24 of FIG. 10) described later. It is determined whether or not the left variation display LED 11a, which is advantageous for the player, is turned on. Then, the lighting operation of the variation display LEDs 11a and 11b is controlled based on the determination result.

  Next, the main MPU 30a updates the timer for measuring the opening time of the door of the special winning opening 8 performed when a big hit occurs, the display time of the special game displayed in the symbol variation display area 101, and the like ( ST10) Subsequently, an "abnormality management process" for processing error signals generated from various devices is executed (ST11).

  Next, the main MPU 30a executes a "lamp control process" (ST12), and subsequently executes a "payout process" (ST13). In the "lamp control process", a control signal is sent from the main MPU 30a to the lamp display device 41 to control lighting of various lamps. In the “payout process”, a command to stop the operation of the prize ball device 43 is sent to the prize ball control circuit 33 when the lower plate full state or the ball out state is detected.

  Next, the main MPU 30a restores each register saved in the main RAM 30c in ST4 (ST14), sets an "interrupt permission flag" (ST15), and ends the "interrupt processing".

  Next, the input signal processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main MPU 30a performs a "winning sphere sensor check process" (ST21). In this process, it is checked whether or not a detection signal has been input from the special winning ball sensor 8S, and if there is an input, a “payout request command” for requesting the payout of the number of prize balls according to the winning in the special winning opening 8. Is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 30c. The payout request command is sent to the prize ball control circuit 33 by the command output process of ST7 (FIG. 9), and payout of the prize ball according to the payout request command is performed. Next, the main MPU 30a performs a "general winning ball sensor check process" (ST22). In this process, it is checked whether or not a detection signal has been input from the general prize ball sensor 18S, and if there is an input, a request for paying out a number of prize balls according to a prize in the general prize ports 18a and 18b is made. "Command" in a predetermined area of the main RAM 30c. This payout request command is also sent to the prize ball control circuit 33 by the command output process of ST7 (FIG. 9), and payout of prize balls in accordance with the payout request is performed.

  Next, the main MPU 30a performs a "start winning ball sensor check process" (ST23). In this process, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the starting winning opening 6, that is, whether or not a detection signal output from the starting winning ball sensor 6S has been input. When the detection signal is input, a "payout request command" for requesting a predetermined number (for example, five) of prize balls payout according to the winning in the starting winning opening 6 is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 30c. This payout request is also sent to the prize ball control circuit 33 by the command output process of ST7 (FIG. 9), and payout of the prize ball according to the payout request is performed. Then, a big hit determination random number and a big hit symbol determination random number at the time of starting winning are stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 30c.

  Next, "passing ball sensor check processing" is performed (ST24). In this process, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the passing ball gate 7, that is, whether or not a detection signal has been input from the passing ball sensor 7S. Here, when there is an input of a detection signal from the passing ball sensor 7S, a normal symbol determination random number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 30c.

  Next, the main MPU 30a performs “special winning opening winning processing” described with reference to FIG. 12 (ST25), and proceeds to ST9 in FIG.

  Next, the special symbol control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main MPU 30a determines whether or not there is a start memory, that is, whether or not a random number for a jackpot determination is stored in the main RAM 30c (ST31). If this determination is "NO", "demo display processing" is performed (ST32). Specifically, the main MPU 30a stores, in the main RAM 30c, a "demo display command" which is a control command for causing the display control circuit 31 to display a demonstration screen. If the determination in ST31 is "YES", the process moves to ST33.

  In ST33, it is determined whether or not the random number for jackpot determination among the read random numbers is a hit value. If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST34, and if "NO", the process moves to ST36.

  In ST34, the main MPU 30a determines any one of the symbol combinations indicating the big hit as the special symbol stop mode based on the big hit symbol determining random value stored at the time of the start winning. Subsequently, the main MPU 30a refers to the “variation pattern selection table” in the main ROM 30b, determines one variation pattern from the hit variation patterns (ST35), and proceeds to ST40.

  In ST36, the main MPU 30a determines one of the symbol combinations indicating the departure as the special symbol stopping mode based on the random number value for stopping symbol determination. Subsequently, the main MPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol combination determined in ST36 constitutes a reach (ST37). If a reach is constituted ("YES" in ST37), the process proceeds to ST38, where the reach is reached. If not ("NO" in ST37), the process moves to ST39.

  In ST38, one variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns with and without reach by referring to the “variation pattern selection table” in the main ROM 30b. Thereafter, the process proceeds to ST40.

  In ST39, one variation pattern is determined from the reachless variation patterns with reference to the “variation pattern selection table” in the main ROM 30b. Thereafter, the process proceeds to ST40.

  In ST40, the main MPU 30a transmits a “display control command” which is a control command to the display control circuit 31 that specifies the special symbol stop mode determined in ST34 or ST36 and the variation pattern determined in ST35, ST38 or ST39. It is generated and stored in the work RAM 31c of the display control circuit 31 (ST40). Thereafter, a variable time waiting process for waiting until the special symbol variable display is completed is performed (ST41), and a "confirmation command" which is a control command for the display control circuit 31 is generated and stored in the work RAM 31c of the display control circuit 31. It is stored (ST42).

  Next, the main MPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit determination random number value determined in the above-described ST33 is a hit value (ST43). If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST44, and if "NO", the process moves to ST45. In ST44, "special game processing" is performed. In this “special game process”, the main CPU 31 performs the effect display in the symbol change display area 101 during the special game state, the opening / closing process of the door of the special winning opening 8 during the big hit game, and the effect from the speaker 25. Various commands as control commands relating to sound output control and the like are generated and stored in the main RAM 30c. In ST45, "special symbol control end processing" is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to ST2.

  Next, the special winning opening winning process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main MPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won the special winning opening 27, that is, determines whether or not a detection signal output from the special winning ball sensor 27S has been input (ST51). If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST52, and if "NO", the process moves to ST56. In ST52, the payout request command is stored in the main RAM 30c. Next, the main MPU 30a shifts the double doors 26a, 26b to the open state (ST53). Next, the main MPU 30a sets the opening time, which is the time from when the double doors 26a, 26b are changed to the open state to when the double doors 26a, 26b are changed to the closed state (ST54). The data is stored in the RAM 31c (ST55), and the process proceeds to ST56.

  In ST56, it is determined whether or not the set opening time has elapsed. If this determination is "YES", the process moves to ST57, and if "NO", the process moves to ST9. In ST57, the double doors 26a and 26b are shifted to the closed state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to ST9.

  Next, the display control circuit main processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub-MPU 31a performs an initial setting of an operation in the display control circuit 31 (ST61). Subsequently, the sub-MPU 31a clears the data stored in the work RAM 31c (ST62), and performs an initial setting of the operation of the VDP 31d (ST63). Next, the sub-MPU 31a reads out the command stored in the work RAM 31c and performs a "received command analysis process" (ST64). In the “reception command analysis process”, the read command is interpreted and the parameters of the VDP 31d are set. The command transmitted by the main control circuit 30 is stored in the work RAM 31c by the “command interrupt management process” described with reference to FIG.

  Next, the sub-MPU 31a performs a "premier effect and symbol display control process" for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display device 4 according to various commands such as a "premier effect command" read out in the "received command analysis process" of ST64. (ST65). In this process, a premiere effect is performed in the premier effect display area 102.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a “1 frame processing flag” indicating that the display of the image “1 frame” in the symbol variation display area 101 and the premier effect display area 102 has been completed is set (ST66). If "YES", the process proceeds to ST64 to execute display control of the next "one frame", and if "NO", the process stands by as it is.

  Next, the "command interrupt management process" will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub-MPU 31a determines whether or not a command has been received from the main control circuit 30 (ST71). When confirming the reception of the command ("YES" in ST71), the sub-MPU 31a stores the command in a predetermined area of the work RAM 31c. It is stored (ST72). That is, in the command interrupt management process, the sub-MPU 31a constantly monitors the input of the command sent from the main control circuit 30. Thereafter, the process returns to ST71.

  The embodiments have been described above, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

  In the embodiment, the effect display visual state changing means employs the above-mentioned double door, but is not limited to this. For example, you may make it employ | adopt a one-sided door, a shutter of a door, or a curtain.

  Further, in the embodiment, the double door opening and closing device is employed as a power source for making the premiere effect displayed in the premier effect display area visible or invisible, but a motor may be employed.

  Further, in the embodiment, the content of the effect displayed in the premier effect display area is the above-described premiere effect, but is not limited thereto. Different contents may be displayed according to the situation (such as time). Further, when the above-mentioned double door is opened, or when a predetermined effect is displayed in the above-described premiere effect display area, a sound corresponding to the contents of the effect displayed in the premier effect display area is output. It may be. For example, if the content of the effect displayed in the premiere effect display area is an effect in which an image of the angel singing is displayed, the sound control is performed so that the main control circuit outputs the song as sound. Control the circuit.

  Further, in the embodiment, the above-mentioned double door is opened so that when one of the fired game balls wins the above-mentioned special winning opening, the premium effect displayed in the premium effect display area can be visually recognized. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a predetermined number of game balls win the special winning opening, the game balls may be opened.

  Further, in the embodiment, the above-mentioned double door changes to the closed state when a predetermined time elapses from the open state, but is not limited to this. ), A predetermined number of game balls may be made to enter a special winning opening to maintain the open state for a specific time.

  FIG. 15 shows the structure of a game program P having the same game specifications as the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machines. The game program P is carried on a recording medium such as a ROM cartridge, a CD-ROM, a DVD, or the like, or distributed under a network environment such as the Internet or satellite communication. Step S1 of displaying a game area provided with a winning opening and a special winning opening which is a trigger for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player, and display of launching a game ball in the game area is performed. Step S2, a special symbol display area capable of variably displaying a special symbol constituting a special symbol combination indicating transition to a special game state when a game ball wins a winning opening, and an effect capable of displaying a predetermined effect. Step S3 of displaying the display area, step S4 of changing the visual recognition state of the performance displayed in the performance display area, and visual recognition of the performance displayed in the performance display area triggered by a game ball winning a special winning opening. Step S5 for changing the state is executed.

  Then, by causing the computer TC such as a video game controller or a personal computer to execute the above steps S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5, the image is displayed on the image display M of the computer TC in the premier effect display area of the liquid crystal display device 4. In addition to displaying an image of the entire transparent game board 3 including a premiere effect, the player can enjoy a pseudo game while operating an operation switch J consisting of a specific key on the keyboard instead of the firing handle 24 and a dedicated operation button. .

FIG. 1 is a front external view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment. The front external view which expanded and displayed the transparent game board. FIG. 2 is a front external view in which the liquid crystal display device is enlarged and displayed. Sectional drawing of a transparent game board and a liquid crystal display device. The perspective view which shows the double door provided in the transparent game board. The figure which looked at the double door system from above. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electric circuit unit of the pachinko machine of the embodiment. The flowchart which shows the procedure of a main game control process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of an interrupt process. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of input signal processing. The flowchart which shows the procedure of a special symbol control process. The flowchart which shows the procedure of a special winning opening winning process. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a display control circuit main process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a command interruption management process. The program structure figure of the simulation game of the present invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine, 2 ... Front door, 3 ... Transparent game board, 3a ... Board surface part, 3b ... Liquid crystal protection part, 4 ... Liquid crystal display device, 5 ... Normal electric accessory, 6 ... Starting winning opening, 6S ... Starting Winning ball sensor, 7: passing ball gate, 7S: passing ball sensor, 8: large winning opening, 8S: large winning ball sensor, 9: out opening, 10: rail, 11a, 11b: variation display LED, 12: LED operation Memory lamp, 14: Upper left windmill, 15: Lower left windmill, 18a, 18b: General winning opening, 18S: General winning ball sensor, 21: Upper plate, 22: Payout port, 23: Lower plate, 24: Launch handle, 25 ... Speakers, 26a, 26b: double door, 26k: opening, 27: special winning opening, 27a: hole, 27S: special winning ball sensor, 28: ball collecting unit, 29: game ball, 30: main control circuit, 30a ... Main MPU, 30b ... Main ROM, 0c: Main RAM, 31: Display control circuit, 31a: Sub MPU, 31b: Program ROM, 31c: Work RAM, 31d: VDP, 31e: Image ROM, 31f: CTC, 31g: D / A converter, 31h: Reset IC, 32: sound control circuit, 33: prize ball control circuit, 34: relay circuit, 41: lamp display device, 42: launching device, 43: prize ball device, 51: door shaft, 52: support member, 53: Kannon Door opening / closing device, 53a: double door opening / closing solenoid, 53b: fixing member, 53c: flapper, 53d: spring, 55: sector gear for device, 55a: groove, 57: sector gear shaft, 61: sector gear for door shaft, 101 ... Symbol variation display area, 102 ... Premier effect display area, 103 ... Cell image display area, J ... Operation switch, M ... Image monitor, P ... Game program, TC ... Compilation Over data.

Claims (7)

A light-transmissive game board having a game area,
Ball launching means for launching a game ball to the game area,
A special winning opening provided at a position where a gaming ball fired in the gaming area can win,
A prize port that is provided at a position where the game ball can win in the game area and serves as a trigger for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to a player;
A special symbol display area capable of variably displaying a special symbol constituting a special symbol combination indicating transition to the special game state when the gaming ball wins the winning opening, and an effect display capable of displaying a predetermined effect. Display means having an area, disposed on the back side of the game board,
Effect display visual state changing means for changing the visual state of the effect displayed in the effect display area,
Control means for shifting the effect display visual state changing means so as to change the visual state of the effect displayed in the effect display area in response to the game ball winning the special winning opening. Characteristic ball and ball game machine.   2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the control unit is configured to, when the fired game ball enters the special winning opening, make the effect displayed in the effect display area visible. A ball game machine characterized by changing a display visual state changing means.   3. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect display visual state changing means is a double-sided door provided on the game board, and the double-sided door allows the player to visually recognize the effect. A ball game machine characterized by being formed so as to be able to shift between an open state to make it invisible and a closed state to make it invisible.   4. The ball game machine according to claim 2, wherein the control unit is configured to change the effect of displaying the effect displayed in the effect display area so that the effect is visually recognizable, when the predetermined condition is satisfied. A ball game machine characterized by being shifted to be invisible.   5. The ball game machine according to claim 4, wherein the predetermined condition is that the effect displayed in the effect display area ends.   5. The ball game machine according to claim 4, wherein the predetermined condition is that a predetermined time elapses after an effect displayed in the effect display area is displayed. Displaying a game area provided with a prize port and a special prize port that serve as a trigger for determining whether or not to transition to a special game state advantageous to the player;
Performing a display for launching a game ball in the game area;
A special symbol display area capable of variably displaying a special symbol constituting a special symbol combination indicating transition to the special game state when the gaming ball wins the winning opening, and an effect display capable of displaying a predetermined effect. Displaying an area;
Changing the visual recognition state of the effect displayed in the effect display area;
Changing a visual recognition state of an effect displayed in the effect display area in response to a game ball winning the special winning opening.

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