JP2005066210A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving interest by improving a rendering effect on obstacle nails. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a game board 14 having a game region 15 where shot game balls are rollable; the obstacle nails 13 disposed on the board surface in the game region 15 of the game board 14; a liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14 and having a display region 32a for displaying images on a game; an auxiliary control circuit 200 for controlling the liquid crystal display device 32; and a shock sensor 280 for detecting the collision of game balls against the obstacle nails 13. The auxiliary control circuit 200 has a function of controlling the liquid crystal display device 32 to display the collision image showing the collision of the game ball against the obstacle nail 13 in a prescribed display region positioned behind the obstacle nail 13 whose collision is detected, in the case of detecting the collision of the game ball by the shock sensor 280. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that performs display control of effects related to obstacle nails in a gaming area.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a predetermined number of games are obtained by flowing down the board surface while the game balls are being blown by obstacle nails struck on the board surface of the game board and winning in various winning holes, etc. The ball is paid out. Then, when a game ball wins a winning opening included in various winning openings, control is performed to display the identification information in a variable manner on the display area of the variable display device, and the identification information on which the variable display is displayed is derived and displayed. Variable display control means for performing control to provide a “specific game state” (so-called “hit”) that is advantageous to the player when the identification information derived and displayed is in a predetermined combination (specific display mode). Something to be migrated is provided.

  In this type of pachinko machine, in order to give a sense of expectation to shift to a specific gaming state, various kinds of reach effects, notice effects, etc. are made using images, sounds, and lamps before the identification information is derived and displayed. A game machine in which a production is performed is common.

Further, as shown in Patent Document 1, it is detected that a game ball has contacted or collided with the obstacle nail by a shock sensor or the like provided at the base of the obstacle nail, and an LED (Light) provided in the hollow portion of the obstacle nail Pachinko machines that emit light (Emitting Diode) have been proposed. In the conventional gaming machine, the obstacle nail is used only for changing the trajectory of the game ball. However, in the gaming machine as in Patent Document 1, it is determined which obstacle nail the game ball actually collides with. While being able to identify, the improvement of interest can be aimed at by the production effect by the collision.
JP 2002-282449 A

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, only the obstacle nail emits light according to the collision of the game ball, so that the effect of production is poor and the entertainment has not been sustained.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest by improving the production effect relating to the obstacle nail.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A game board having a game area in which a launched game ball can roll, an obstacle nail arranged on a board surface in the game area of the game board, and a game board arranged behind the game board, A display device having a display area for displaying an image related to the display device, and a display control device for performing display control on the display device, the game machine comprising detection means for detecting a collision of a game ball against the obstacle nail The game board is composed of a part or all of a permeable member, and the display control means detects a collision of a game ball when the detection means detects the collision. A game having a function of controlling the display means to display a collision image indicating that a game ball has collided with the obstacle nail in a predetermined display area located behind the obstacle nail. Machine.

  (2) A game board having a game area in which the launched game ball can roll, an obstacle nail arranged on a board surface in the game area of the game board, and arranged in front of the game board, A display device having a display area for displaying an image related to the display device, and a display control device for performing display control on the display device, the game machine comprising detection means for detecting a collision of a game ball against the obstacle nail The display means can display a highly transmissive image in the display area, and the display control means can detect the obstacle nail in which the collision is detected when the collision of the game ball is detected by the detection means. A gaming machine having a function of controlling the display means to display a collision image indicating that a game ball has collided with the obstacle nail in a predetermined display area located in front of the display.

  According to the invention of (1) or (2), when the game ball collides with the obstacle nail, a collision image is displayed at a position corresponding to the obstacle nail. The visual effect can be performed and the interest can be improved by improving the production effect. In addition, it is possible to provide an effect for causing the player to recognize the obstacle nail with which the game ball has collided, and to improve the interest.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), when a collision of a game ball is detected by the detection unit, a collision image displayed on the display unit is changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A game machine characterized by comprising image changing means.

  According to the invention of (3), when the game ball collides with the obstacle nail, the collision image to be displayed can be changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is possible to produce an effect that is visually recognized by a person, and to further enhance the interest.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the detection means includes a shock sensor that detects vibration in which a game ball collides with the obstacle nail. To play.

  According to the invention of (4), it is possible to directly detect that the game ball has collided with the obstacle nail, perform an effect with a low possibility of malfunctioning, and provide a game without impairing interest. be able to.

  According to the present invention, when the game ball collides with the obstacle nail, the collision image is displayed at a position corresponding to the obstacle nail, so that it is possible to improve the interest by improving the effect.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, the present invention is applied to a digital pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as a digital pachinko or first type pachinko gaming machine) as a preferred embodiment for the gaming machine according to the present invention. Show.

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26 and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12. In general, a player who plays a game is located on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in which the operation of the launch handle 26 and the like is possible. That is, this pachinko gaming machine 10 can be played from the front.

  In addition, inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, the game board 14, a display means for displaying an image relating to the game, a liquid crystal display device 32 as a variable display means for variably displaying identification information to be described later, etc. It is arranged as a part. Note that description of various components (not shown) other than the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 is omitted for easy understanding.

  The game board 14 is entirely made of a plate-shaped resin having transparency. Examples of the resin having transparency include various materials such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin. The game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front surface of which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 3 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  In the liquid crystal display device 32 described above, the game board 14 is disposed rearward (back side). The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to cover all or part of the game board 14 from the back side. As will be described in detail later, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 includes identification information in a special symbol game, a normal symbol in a normal symbol game, a decorative symbol accompanying identification information in a special symbol game, a background image related to a game, and an effect. Various images such as images are displayed. The liquid crystal display device 32 will be described in detail later.

  The door 11 is provided with a protective plate 19 having transparency. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed. In particular, the protective plate 19 may be disposed so as to face at least the entire game area 15, but the front area 16 of the game board 14 that does not correspond to the game area 15 (hereinafter referred to as “outside game area 16”). ) May be arranged so as to face each other.

  Thus, when a game is being played from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the player, that is, when the door 11 is in a closed state, a liquid crystal display device is provided on the back side of the permeable gaming board 14. 32 and a protective plate 19 having transparency are arranged on the front side of the game board 14, so that an image displayed on the display area 32 a in the liquid crystal display device 32 can be displayed on the game board having transparency. 14 and the protection plate 19 are made visible to the player. Therefore, as will be described in detail later, it is possible to provide a novel display effect that was not found in conventional gaming machines, and to improve the interest.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12, and the player can advance the pachinko game by operating the firing handle 26. A firing motor (not shown) is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26.

  A touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14.

  It should be noted that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor as long as it can be determined that the player has held the firing handle 26. It doesn't matter.

  An overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, two guide rails 30 (30 a and 30 b) are provided on the front surface of the game board 14. These two guide rails 30 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and then changes its traveling direction due to the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails 13 described above. It falls down below the game board 14.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 described above is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a, and various images are displayed on the display area 32a.

  For example, identification information in a special symbol game is variably displayed. This identification information is mainly composed of the special symbol 92 in the special symbol game. Details of the special symbol game will be described later. This identification information is a pattern made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In this embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  On the liquid crystal display device 32, identification information corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) is variably displayed. Identification information is derived and displayed in the plurality of symbol sequences, and the combination of the plurality of identification information derived and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, any one of “0” to “9” in each of the plurality of symbol sequences). The game state is shifted to a specific game state (so-called jackpot) that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game is derived and displayed in a state where all of them are arranged, so-called “hit display mode”). Further, a combination of a plurality of identification information derived and displayed is a special display mode (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” for each of a plurality of symbol columns) among specific display modes. , Based on the fact that all of “9” are derived and displayed in a state in which all of them are aligned, so-called “specific jackpot display mode”), the gaming state is determined to be a specific gaming state (so-called jackpot) that is advantageous to the player. ), And when the specific gaming state is completed, the high-probability gaming state is entered. This high-probability gaming state is a gaming state that shifts to the specific gaming state with a higher probability than the normal gaming state. In the present embodiment, the identification information is composed of a plurality of symbol strings. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the identification information may be composed of one symbol string.

  In addition, above the special symbol 92 described above, four reserved images 34a to 34d are displayed in order to display the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol game. These four hold images 34a to 34d are displayed so as to change to a predetermined display mode as the number of hold in the special symbol game increases or decreases.

  In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, for example, a normal symbol 94 in a normal symbol game is variably displayed. The normal symbol 94 is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”. When the normal symbol 94 is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the starting port 44 described later.

  Also, above the reserved images 34a to 34d, normal symbol reserved images 50a to 50d are displayed in order to display the number of reserved symbols in the normal symbol game. These four normal symbol hold images 50a to 50d are displayed so as to change to a predetermined display mode as the number of hold in the normal symbol game increases or decreases.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, other images such as a decorative pattern accompanying a variable display of identification information, a background image related to a game, and a production effect image are illustrated for easy understanding. Is omitted. Further, as will be described in detail later, in this other image, when a game ball launched into the game area 15 collides with any of the plurality of obstacle nails 13, any one of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 ( Hereinafter, the collision image is displayed behind “any one of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 with which the game balls launched into the game area 15 collide” are simply referred to as “the obstacle nails with which the game balls collide”.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, the special symbol 92 as identification information in the special symbol game, the normal symbol 94 in the normal symbol game, the reserved images 34a to 34d, and the normal symbol reserved images 50a to 50d are placed at predetermined positions in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, another mode may be used as long as the position is visible to the player. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the variable display means. Good.

  In the game area 15 of the game board 14 described above, various types of accessories are formed. An example of various types of accessory will be described below with reference to FIG. 3, but is not limited thereto.

  For example, rolling guide members 59a and 59b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are provided on both sides of the game area 15 of the game board 14. Further, at the lower part of the game board 14 in the game area 15, game ball general winning ports 56 a to 56 d are provided.

  In the vicinity of the general winning ports 56a to 56d, a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to a large winning port (not shown) is provided. As described above, when the combination of identification information derived and displayed is in a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state that is the specific gaming state, and the shutter 40 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the gaming ball. Driven to be in the (first state). Further, the special winning opening has a specific area (not shown) having the V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5) and a general area (not shown) having the count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5). The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, when either of the conditions for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening or the elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the big prize opening is closed so that it is difficult to accept the game balls. Subsequently, the shutter 40, which has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state), is once again on condition that the game ball received in the big winning opening in the open state has passed through the V-count sensor 102. Driven to the open state. That is, the game ball received when the grand prize winning opening is in the open state passes the specific area provided in the big winning prize opening, and then is opened again after being closed.

  A start opening 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 5) is provided above the shutter 40. When a game ball wins at the starting port 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which a plurality of columns of identification information are displayed in a variable manner. As a variable display start condition of the identification information, in this embodiment, a main condition is that a game ball is won at the start port 44. That is, the variable display of the identification information is performed every time the variable display start condition for the predetermined identification information is satisfied. In the embodiment, the predetermined display information variable display start condition is that a game ball has been won at the start port 44, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  Further, when a game ball is won at the start opening 44 during the variation display of the identification information in the special symbol game, the game ball is won at the start opening 44 until the identification information during the variation display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of the identification information based is suspended. If the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended, execution of variable display of the identification information held is started. In addition, when the identification information is derived and displayed, the variable display of the identification information is executed once. For example, when the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, one of the variable display of the held identification information is executed, and the remaining 2 The batch is held.

  The number of executions of variable display of the identification information being held (so-called “holding number”, “holding number related to special symbols”) is displayed according to the display mode of the holding images 34a to 34d. An upper limit is set for the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information to be held. For example, the variable display of the identification information is held up to 4 times. For example, in the state where execution of variable display of identification information is held three times, when a game ball wins the start opening 44, execution of the fourth time is held, but execution of variable display of identification information is executed. If the game ball wins the start port 44 in a state where it is held for four times, the fifth execution is not held, and the state where the variable display of the identification information is held for four times is maintained. It becomes.

  In addition, ball passage detectors 54a and 54b are provided between the general winning opening 56b and the general winning opening 56c. When these ball passage detectors 54a, 54b detect that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the normal symbol 94 starts to be displayed on the display area 32a. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol 94 is displayed. Stops the fluctuation display of. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later are in the open state from the closed state. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44.

  Similarly, in the normal symbol game, when a game ball passes in the vicinity of the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, until the normal symbol in the variation display is derived and displayed, Execution (start) of variable symbol display based on the passage of the game ball to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b is suspended. If the normal symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the execution of variable display of the normal symbol is suspended, the variable symbol of the held regular symbol is started after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the execution of variable display of the normal symbol executed when the normal symbol is derived and displayed is one time. The number of executions of the variable display of the held normal symbols (so-called “the number of holds in the normal symbol game”) is represented by the display mode of the normal symbol holding images 50a to 50d. In addition, an upper limit is also set for the number of times that execution of variable symbol display is suspended, for example, variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  In the present embodiment, the variable information display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or more times may be set as the upper limit. As such, the variable display of the identification information may be suspended, and further, the identification information may be suspended without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of identification information may not be suspended. In the present embodiment, the variable symbol display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit may be one or more times. As such, it may be configured to hold the variable display of the normal symbol, or may be configured to hold without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a normal symbol may not be suspended.

  When a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 44, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the large winning opening, the number of game balls set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. Is dispensed to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22. Furthermore, decorative lamps 36a and 36b are provided on the lower left side and the lower right side of the game board 14. Furthermore, speakers 46 </ b> L and 46 </ b> R are disposed on the front surface of the door 11.

[Configuration of obstacle nails]
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the plurality of obstacle nails 13 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, the configuration shown in FIG. 4A is applied. In order to facilitate understanding, one obstacle nail 13 a will be described as a representative of the plurality of obstacle nails 13.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the obstacle nail 13a penetrates the game board 14 having permeability. At one end of the obstacle nail 13a penetrating through the game board 14, a shock sensor 280a as a detecting means is disposed. The shock sensor 280a detects the impact of the obstacle nail 13a. When a game ball launched into the game area 15 collides with the obstacle nail 13a, an impact is detected by the shock sensor 280a according to the collision. That is, the shock sensor 280 is an example of a detection unit that detects a collision of the game ball with the obstacle nail. In this case, as will be described later, an impact image is displayed behind the obstacle nail 13a. For example, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 4A, an impact image is displayed behind the obstacle nail 13a. The rear side of the obstacle nail 13a may be a position where an impact image is displayed in the vicinity of the obstacle nail 13a by a player located in front of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  By using the shock sensor 280 in this way, it is possible to directly detect that the game ball has collided with the obstacle nail, to produce an effect with a low possibility of malfunction, and to play games without losing interest. Can be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the nail 13a and the shock sensor 280a are arranged as shown in FIG. 4A. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 4 (b), the obstacle nail 13b may be configured not to penetrate the game board 14, and even if the shock sensor 280b is not directly disposed on the obstacle nail 13b, What is necessary is just to comprise so that the launched game ball may be arrange | positioned so that the impact which collided with the obstacle nail 13b may be detected. In this embodiment, the shock sensor 280 is used to determine whether any of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 is impacted, that is, whether the game ball collides with any of the plurality of obstacle nails 13. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used as long as it detects that a game ball has collided with any of the plurality of obstacle nails 13, such as a conductive plate or the like on the nail. May be provided so as to detect that a game ball has collided with any of the plurality of obstacle nails 13. Further, for example, a magnetic field detector (such as a magnetic field detection solenoid) may be provided to detect that a game ball has collided with any of the plurality of obstacle nails 13. Furthermore, for example, a photodetector may be provided to detect that a game ball has collided with any of the plurality of obstacle nails 13. Of course, it is not restricted to the illustration mentioned above.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a high probability flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, and a number of winning prize opening times. A command is supplied to a sub-control circuit 200, which will be described later, and a variable relating to an output including data indicating the number of holdings in a special symbol game, a normal symbol game, a waiting time timer, a special symbol game opening time timer, a waiting time timer Data, variables, etc. for doing so are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state that is the specific gaming state.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information derived and displayed when a jackpot of a special symbol is determined. The off-set symbol determination random number counter is used to determine identification information to be derived and displayed when it is not a big hit. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The big prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the big prize opening. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number-of-times counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened in a specific gaming state (so-called round number). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big winning prize during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved games in the special symbol game is that the game ball is won at the start port 44, but when the variation display of the identification information cannot be executed, the variation display is suspended. This indicates the number of times the information has changed. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of holdings in the normal symbol game holds the variation display when the game ball passes through the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b but the normal symbol 94 cannot be displayed. It shows the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol 94 that is being held.

  In addition, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned and stored in the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol memory area stores data such as a random number for jackpot determination corresponding to one variable display in the special symbol game, clear data, and the like. The special symbol memory area (0) to the special symbol memory area (4) are stored. There is. In the special symbol storage area (0), data corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is stored. The special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) store data corresponding to the variable display executed after the currently executed variable display is completed. That is, when all the data in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the current variable display is not executed, and the hold for executing the variable display is also performed. It will not be. In addition, when the current variable display is completed, each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) is transferred from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (3). Shift and store clear data in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated. On the other hand, the normal symbol storage area also includes the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (4), as in the special symbol storage area. Further, as in the special symbol storage area, update control of the normal symbol storage area is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage A ball sensor 114, a start winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a big prize opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 44. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 44.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The special prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 1, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the special prize opening open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate, and displaces the seesaw according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to change the inclination of the seesaw. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. The payout device 128 is employed as an example of payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. It is sequentially fired on the game board 14 by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a game ball launching unit that launches (injects) a game medium in accordance with a player's operation.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 controls the display 132 in the liquid crystal display device 32, the control related to the sound generated from the speaker 46, and the lamp 132 including the decoration lamps 36a and 36b according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Etc.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 as an effect control unit includes a display control unit that performs display control on the display unit, a variable display control unit that performs display control on the variable display unit, a detection unit, a sub CPU 206 as an image change unit, and a storage unit. The program ROM 208, the work RAM 210, the display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, the sound control circuit 230 for controlling the sound generated from the speaker 46, and the lamp 132 including the decoration lamps 36a and 36b are controlled. The lamp control circuit 240 is configured. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display. The effect display is executed according to the variable display of the identification information.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables and the like such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212 as display control means, variable display control means, and image change means, an image data ROM 216 for storing various image data, and image data as image signals. A D / A converter 218 for conversion and an initial reset circuit 220 for generating a reset signal when the power is turned on are configured.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216 storing the image data, the D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data indicating normal symbols are separately stored. The image data ROM 216 stores impact image data of the impact image 96 (see FIG. 7). The image data ROM 216 is an example of an image storage unit that stores a plurality of types of collision image data for displaying a collision image.

  In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212 receives identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, normal symbol image data indicating normal symbols, and an impact image from the image data ROM 216. Various image data such as data is read, and image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is generated. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

  The sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern and selects one piece of audio data from a plurality of pieces of audio data stored in the audio data ROM 234. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234 and supplies it to the sound source IC 232. The sound source IC 232 that has received the sound data converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46 (46L and 46R).

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored.

  A plurality of shock sensors 280 are connected to the sub control circuit 200. The plurality of shock sensors 280 are arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of obstacle nails 13. Each of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 is provided with any one of the plurality of shock sensors 280, and the plurality of shock sensors are represented by reference numeral 280. For example, when a game ball launched into the game area 15 collides with any of the plurality of obstacle nails 13, any of the plurality of shock sensors 280 corresponding to the obstacle nail with which the game ball collides responds to the collision. A shock is detected and a predetermined signal is supplied to the sub CPU 206. Accordingly, the sub CPU 206 can display an impact image 96 (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

[Description of collision image reference position table]
A collision image reference position table stored in the program ROM 208 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Even when the collision image reference position table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208. Of course, it may be stored in a storage medium different from the program ROM 208, for example, it may be stored in a storage medium that stores a program or the like provided in the VDP 212.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the nail number and the effect reference position information are associated with each other in the collision image reference position table.

  Each nail number is associated with one of the plurality of shock sensors 280. That is, it is associated with one of the plurality of obstacle nails 13.

  The production reference position information indicates the display position of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, as will be described later, it indicates a storage address of a buffer such as a video RAM provided in the VDP 212. Specifically, the effect reference position information indicates a position on the display area 32a located behind the obstacle nail corresponding to the nail number.

  Here, the description of the collision image reference position table is interrupted, and image data stored in a buffer such as a video RAM provided in the VDP 212 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a displayed image. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the concept of a storage area for image data. Specifically, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the concept of a buffer in the VDP 212. In FIG. 8, storage areas corresponding to the display area 32a and the game board 14 are shown, and those related to the game board 14 are represented by dotted lines.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the displayable storage area 100 is set in the buffer of the VDP 212. The displayable storage area 100 is an area for storing image data displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Various image data are stored in the displayable storage area 100, and an image based on the stored image data is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  The displayable storage area 100 includes a first storage area 82 and a second storage area 84.

  The first storage area 82 stores image data displayed in a display area located behind a part of the game area 15. For example, the first storage area 82 stores image data for special symbols as identification information in special symbol games, image data for normal symbols in normal symbol games, effect image data for effects, and the like.

  On the other hand, the second storage area 84 is the displayable storage area 100 and is not the first storage area. The second storage area 84 stores image data displayed in a display area located behind a part of the gaming area 15 and a display area located behind the outside of the gaming area 16. For example, the second storage area 84 stores image data related to the reserved image (FIG. 3), image data related to the normal symbol reserved image (FIG. 3), effect image data for effects, and the like.

Even in this way, the shock image data for the shock image 96 shown in FIG. 7 is stored. This impact image data is mainly stored in the second storage area 84. As the stored position, based on the effect reference position information in the impact effect reference position table shown in FIG. 6, for example, when the effect reference position information is (X ₁ , Y ₁ ), the displayable storage area At 100, the impact image data is stored at the position of reference numeral 86 corresponding to the coordinates (X ₁ , Y ₁ ). As described above, the effect reference position information is the storage position and display position corresponding to the obstacle nail with which the game ball collided, and specifically indicates the display position located behind the obstacle nail with which the game ball collided. .

  Here, the description of the image data stored in a buffer such as a video RAM provided in the VDP 212 is ended, and a specific mode of display control will be described.

  When a game ball launched into the game area 14 collides with any of the plurality of obstacle nails 13, by using such a table, the shock sensor corresponding to any of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 can be used as a sub CPU 206. In response to the predetermined signal, the sub CPU 206 calculates a nail number corresponding to one of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 with which the game ball has collided, and based on the calculated nail number. The production reference position information is calculated. Based on the effect reference information calculated in this way, as shown in FIG. 9, a collision image is displayed in the display area 32a behind the obstacle nail with which the game ball has collided. In other words, the collision image displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is displayed so as to be visible from the front through the vicinity of the location where the obstacle nail with which the game ball has collided. That is, when a collision of a game ball is detected by a shock sensor or the like, the sub-control circuit 200 causes the game ball to collide with the obstacle nail in a predetermined display area located behind the obstacle nail where the collision is detected. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a function of performing display control of the collision image indicating that the above has occurred.

[Description of display screen]
A display screen related to the special symbol game executed by the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

[Description of special symbol game]
On the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the derivation display of identification information (a special symbol 92 in a special symbol game) in a plurality of columns is displayed, the identification information is variable. When the display start condition is satisfied, variable display is executed as shown in FIG. In addition, the variable display of the identification information starts the variable display of the identification information, and the multiple columns of identification information displayed in a variable manner are derived and displayed in a predetermined order. As shown in FIG. 10C, the first stop column (for example, the left column) and the second stop column (for example, the right column) are stopped and displayed, and the identification information that is stopped and displayed in those columns is predetermined. When it becomes a combination of, it becomes reach. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), the third stop column (for example, the middle column) is stopped and displayed, and the identification information of the derived and displayed columns is a specific display mode (for example, three identical symbols). The gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state on the condition that it has become a uniform mode). In addition, the gaming state is specified on the condition that the identification information of the plurality of columns that are derived and displayed is a special display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical odd symbols are arranged) in a specific display mode. A transition is made to a gaming state, and after the end of the specific gaming state, a transition is made to a high probability gaming state.

[Game machine operation]
Below, the operation | movement performed with the pachinko game machine 10 is demonstrated using FIGS. 11-17. FIGS. 11 to 13 and FIGS. 15 to 17 are flowcharts showing control processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing state transition of control processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 11, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 13, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game and the identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S15). Then, the normal symbol control process for the normal symbol game is executed and the normal symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S16). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in step S15 and step S16 are repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. by “1” (step S42). And the input detection process which detects the winning or passing of game balls, such as the starting port 44, the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b, and the general winning ports 56a to 56d, is executed (step S43). A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening that is opened when a big hit occurs, and the like. The timer update process is executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of identification information derived and displayed in the left column, middle column, and right column, and a variation indicating a variation display pattern of the identification information. Includes pattern specification commands. That is, as will be described later, the variable display command information of the identification information and the information indicating the specific gaming state are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a command for causing the payout device 128 to play a prize ball to the payout / launch control circuit 126 (step S49). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 13, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. The derivation identification information, the variation pattern of the identification information, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol change time management, and when the change time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. And a waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an open upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is open, the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more and the upper limit opening time have elapsed. It is determined whether or not any of the conditions (the big prize opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the monitoring of the winning ball residual ball and when the monitoring time of the winning ball residual ball elapses, the main CPU 66 sets the game ball in the specific area at the winning game mouth. It is determined whether or not the condition that the winning prize opening number counter is “15” or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 controls the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set the status flag. The main CPU 66 sets a high probability flag in order to change the jackpot probability when a predetermined probability change condition is satisfied. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this processing, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings so as to decrease by “1”. The main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the case of not being in the specific gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the specific gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the specific gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the specific gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processing of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When the specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the specific game state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. Thus, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific gaming state is ended. It should be noted that the specific game end condition is that the game ball has not passed through the specific area until the predetermined time has elapsed (so-called “punk”), or the maximum number of consecutive big hit rounds (in this embodiment, The specific gaming state will be terminated on the condition that (15 rounds) has been completed.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (hit determination values) based on the read high probability flag. . For example, in the jackpot determination table at normal time, two jackpot determination values are set, but in the jackpot determination table at high probability, ten jackpot determination values are set, and based on the high probability flag By selecting the jackpot determination table, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is different. As described above, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value (for example, “77”), that is, when the gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state (result of variable display of identification information) The probability of having a specific display mode is improved over the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the jackpot symbol random value, Data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is derived from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a symbol designating command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining an out symbol from the random symbol counter for determining an out symbol, and determines identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the random symbol value for determining the out symbol. Then, data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is derived from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a symbol designating command. By executing such processing, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined.

  When the left column and the right column have the same identification information, and the left column and the middle column have the same identification information, the main CPU 66 sets the middle column identification information as a predetermined number of frames (for example, (3 frames) is determined to be corrected, and control is performed so as not to be a big hit. That is, by this step, the result of variable display of identification information is determined before the result of variable display of identification information is derived and displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the identification information of the left column, the middle column, and the right column determined in steps S107 and S108. The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. In addition, as will be described later, in addition to variable display command information as a command for executing the variable display of the identification information, the variation pattern designation command determines whether to make a big hit or lose by the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. Information (information indicating that a specific gaming state is set) is also included. In the present embodiment, the variable display command information and the information indicating the specific gaming state are configured to be included in the same variation pattern designation command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, the variable display command information and the information indicating the specific gaming state may be included in other different commands. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation effect time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the fluctuation effect time table indicating the fluctuation effect time of the fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation effect time. Is stored in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes a command reception process as shown in FIG.

[Command reception processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received (step S301). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 determines a variation pattern based on the received command, and stores data indicating the determined variation pattern in the work RAM 210. The area is set (step S302). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a command other than the variation pattern designation command has been received, it moves the process to step S303.

  If it is not determined in step S301 that a variation pattern designation command has been received, it is determined whether a symbol designation command has been received (step S303). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a symbol designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 determines a stop symbol based on the received command, and sets data indicating the determined stop symbol in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S304). On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that it has received the symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S305.

  If it is not determined in step S303 that the derived symbol designation command has been received, it is determined whether a symbol confirmation command has been received (step S305). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a symbol determination command has been received, it executes a stop symbol determination process (step S306). On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the symbol confirmation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 executes processing corresponding to the other received command (step S307). The other received commands correspond to various commands such as a derived normal symbol designation command and a normal symbol variation pattern designation command. For other processing corresponding to the received command, for example, when a derived normal symbol designation command is received, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating a symbol to be derived and displayed based on the derived normal symbol designation command in the work RAM 210. When a normal symbol variation pattern designation command is received, various processing such as processing for setting data indicating a variation pattern of a normal symbol to be variably displayed in the work RAM 210 based on the normal symbol variation pattern designation command is performed. included.

[Game ball collision effect setting processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes a game ball collision effect setting process as shown in FIG. 17 at a predetermined timing.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the game ball collides with the obstacle nail (step S401). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a predetermined signal is received from any one of the plurality of shock sensors 280 (one or a plurality of shock sensors among the plurality of shock sensors 280). The plurality of shock sensors 280 correspond to any of the plurality of obstacle nails as described above. When the sub CPU 206 determines that a predetermined signal has been received from any of the plurality of shock sensors 280, the game ball collides with one of the plurality of obstacle nails corresponding to any of the plurality of shock sensors 280. The process proceeds to step S402. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 206 has not determined that a predetermined signal has been received from any of the plurality of shock sensors 280, that is, when the predetermined signal has not been received from any of the plurality of shock sensors 280. Then, it is determined that the game ball has not collided with all of the plurality of obstacle nails corresponding to any of the plurality of shock sensors 280, and this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 402, processing for setting effect reference position information and data for designating a collision image to be displayed (hereinafter referred to as collision image designation data) is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the effect reference position information corresponding to any of the plurality of shock sensors 280 supplied with the predetermined signal from the nail effect reference position table (FIG. 6). Then, the sub CPU 206 displays the collision reference position information read from the nail effect reference position information table and the collision image designation data set in advance in a predetermined area of the display area 32 in the liquid crystal display device 32. For this purpose, the work RAM 210 is set. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Image display command processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 supplies the data set in the work RAM 210 to the VDP 212 at a predetermined timing. For example, the sub CPU 206 determines the identification information images corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the derived symbol designation command, the variation pattern designation command, etc. Data for deriving and displaying the identification information image to be used and data for displaying the production pattern are supplied to the VDP 212. Further, data for deriving and displaying a normal symbol image in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 and data for displaying an effect pattern in the normal symbol based on a derived normal symbol designation command, a normal symbol variation pattern designation command, etc. Is supplied to the VDP 212. Furthermore, the sub CPU 206 supplies data for displaying a collision image in a predetermined area of the display area 32a to the VDP 212 based on the effect reference position information and the collision image designation data.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 supplies various data to the VDP 212 to cause variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game, and the effect pattern selected in accordance with the variable display of the identification information. The effect display corresponding to is executed. In addition, when a collision of a game ball is detected, control for displaying a collision image indicating that the game ball has collided with the obstacle nail in a predetermined display area located behind the obstacle nail where the collision is detected Is performed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

[Display control processing]
Based on the data from the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as special symbol image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, normal symbol image data from the image data ROM 216, and superimposes them. Then, display is performed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, display control for the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed based on the result of variable display of the identification information determined by the main control circuit 60 and transmitted as a command.

In particular, when the VDP 212 receives the effect reference position information and the collision image designation data supplied from the sub CPU 206, the VDP 212 receives collision image data (for example, as shown in FIG. 7) from the image data ROM 216 based on the collision image designation data. Collision image data) is read out. The VDP 212 sets the read image data at the video RAM address (for example, the addresses indicated by the coordinates X ₁ and Y _{1 in} FIG. 8) corresponding to the effect reference position information. The VDP 212 reads out image data stored in the displayable storage area 100 corresponding to a display area such as a video RAM, supplies the image data to the D / A converter 218, and displays an image on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Become.

  As described above, when the game ball collides with the obstacle nail, the collision image is displayed at a position corresponding to the obstacle nail, so that the player can visually recognize the collision image related to the obstacle nail. It is possible to improve the interest by improving the production effect. In addition, it is possible to provide an effect for causing the player to recognize the obstacle nail with which the game ball has collided, and to improve the interest.

[Second Embodiment]
In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32a is configured to display one type of collision image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32a may have a plurality of types. The collision image may be displayed.

  A preferred embodiment configured to display a plurality of types of collision images on the liquid crystal display device 32a will be described with reference to FIGS. In the case of the same configuration as the above-described embodiment, the same drawing and the same reference numeral are used. Moreover, the description is abbreviate | omitted in the case of the structure similar to embodiment mentioned above.

[Collision effect selection table]
In the present embodiment, a collision effect selection table is stored in the program ROM 208 in the sub control circuit 200. The collision effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, it is only necessary that data and programs having such functions are stored in the program ROM 208. In this embodiment, the table is stored in the program ROM 208. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, the table is stored in another storage medium (not shown). May be.

  As shown in FIG. 18, a plurality of types of collision images and random number ranges are associated with each other in the collision effect selection table. Each of the plurality of types of collision images has a pattern number, a collision image name, and display contents. In the present embodiment, for example, the pattern number “1” has a collision image A as an image name and a shock mark display as display content. Further, the collision number B is added to the pattern number “2” as the image name, and the hatching mark display is added to the display content. The collision image A is the image shown in FIG. 7, and the collision image B is the image shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18, a random number range is associated with a plurality of types of collision images (for example, two types in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, for example, a random number range “0” to “4” is associated with the collision image A, and a random number range “5” to “9” is associated with the collision image B. It has been. As will be described in detail later, one collision image is selected from a plurality of types of collision images based on a collision effect selection random number value read (extracted) from a collision effect selection random number counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Is done. This collision effect selection random number counter is updated sequentially. The collision effect selection table does not select only the collision image, but the description of other effects such as voice is omitted.

  By using such a collision effect selection table, the selected collision image data is set in the video RAM provided in the VDP 212 as in the above-described embodiment, and as shown in FIG. A collision image is displayed behind the obstacle nail that has collided.

[Game ball collision effect setting processing]
A game ball collision effect setting process executed using such a collision effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the game ball has collided with the obstacle nail, as in the above-described embodiment (step S401), and the game ball has collided with the obstacle nail. If it is determined that the game ball has collided with the obstacle nail, the present subroutine is terminated.

  In step S412, a process of selecting a collision image based on a random value is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the collision effect selection random number value from the collision effect selection random number counter located in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the collision effect selection table and selects a collision effect pattern corresponding to the read collision effect selection random value. For example, when the collision effect selection random number value is “0” to “6”, the sub CPU 206 selects the collision image A as shown in FIG. 7, and the collision effect selection random number value is “7” to “9”. In the case of "", a collision image B as shown in FIG. 18 is selected. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to change the collision image on the condition that the result of the lottery for determining the effect is a predetermined result. Note that, as an example of a selection unit that selects one collision image data from a plurality of types of collision image data stored in the image storage unit such as the image data ROM 216, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds. In addition, when a collision of game balls is detected, as an example of an image changing unit that changes a collision image to be displayed on the display unit when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing is used. Equivalent to. The predetermined condition is that the result of the lottery for determining the production is the predetermined result, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be another mode. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S413.

  In step S413, processing for setting effect reference position information and collision image designation data is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the effect reference position information corresponding to any of the plurality of shock sensors 280 supplied with the predetermined signal from the nail effect reference position table (FIG. 6). Then, the sub CPU 206 collides the effect reference position information read from the nail effect reference position information table and the collision image designation data selected by the process of step S412 with a predetermined area of the display area 32 in the liquid crystal display device 32. In order to display an image, it is set in the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Thus, when a collision of game balls is detected, the collision image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 can be changed by selecting one collision image data from a plurality of types of collision image data. As a result, when the game ball collides with the obstacle nail, the collision image to be displayed can be changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, so that the player can visually recognize various collision images regarding the obstacle nail. The production can be performed, and the interest can be further improved.

[Third Embodiment]
In the present embodiment, the collision image is configured to be changed based on the read random number value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, the extracted random value In addition, the collision image may be changed when there is a high possibility that the identification information derived and displayed is in a specific display mode.

  A preferred embodiment configured to display a plurality of types of collision images on the liquid crystal display device 32a will be described with reference to FIGS. In the case of the same configuration as the above-described embodiment, the same drawing and the same reference numeral are used. Moreover, the description is abbreviate | omitted in the case of the structure similar to embodiment mentioned above.

[Collision effect selection table]
In the present embodiment, a collision effect selection table is stored in the program ROM 208 in the sub control circuit 200. The collision effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, it is only necessary that data and programs having such functions are stored in the program ROM 208. In this embodiment, the table is stored in the program ROM 208. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, the table is stored in another storage medium (not shown). May be.

  In the collision effect selection table, as shown in FIG. 22, a plurality of types of collision images and random number ranges are associated with each other. Each of the plurality of types of collision images has a pattern number, a collision image name, and display contents. In the present embodiment, for example, the pattern number “1” has a collision image A as an image name and a shock mark display as display content. Further, the collision number B is added to the pattern number “2” as the image name, and the hatching mark display is added to the display content. The collision image A is the image shown in FIG. 7, and the collision image B is the image shown in FIG.

  In the collision effect selection table, as shown in FIG. 22, a plurality of types of collision images and random number ranges are associated with each other. The random number range is associated with the lost random number range and the big hit random number range. The random number range at the time of losing is used when the control to the specific gaming state determined by the main control circuit 60 is not performed. The big hit random number range is used when control to a specific gaming state determined by the main control circuit 60 is performed. Further, when the game ball collides with any of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 and receives a predetermined signal supplied from the shock sensor 280, the game ball is lost based on the variable display of the identification information performed at that time. It is selected whether to use the random number range or the big hit hour random number range, and using the selected random number range for the lost time or the big hit hour random number range and the extracted random number value, multiple types of collisions One collision image of the images is selected.

  In the present embodiment, the lost random number range and the big hit random number based on the lottery result corresponding to the variable display of the identification information performed when the predetermined signal supplied from the shock sensor 280 is received. It is configured to select one of the ranges and select one collision image from a plurality of collision images. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be another mode. For example, from the shock sensor 280 When a predetermined signal to be supplied is received, based on the result of the lottery corresponding to the variable display of the next identification information, either the random number range for lost time or the random number range for big hit time is selected, and a plurality of collision images It is also possible to select one collision image from the following, and furthermore, based on the lottery result corresponding to the variable display of the identification information multiple times after the next time, Select one of the may be configured to select one of the collision image from a plurality of crash images. In this case, by supplying a command indicating the result of variable display of the identification information determined by the main control circuit 60 (main CPU 66 or the like) to the sub control circuit 206 as needed, the sub CPU 206 causes the identification information for the next and subsequent times to be displayed. The result of variable display can be recognized, and the collision image is selected based on the result of variable display of the identification information after the next time.

  In the present embodiment, for example, at the time of a loss, a random number range of “0” to “6” is associated with the collision image A, and “7” to “9” with respect to the collision image B. Random number ranges are associated. On the other hand, at the time of big hit, a random number range of “0” to “4” is associated with the collision image A, and a random number range of “5” to “9” is associated with the collision image B. ing. In this way, the collision image B as a specific collision image is set to have a higher possibility of being selected for the big hit time than for the loss. As will be described in detail later, a plurality of types of collisions are determined based on the collision effect selection random number value read (extracted) from the collision effect selection random number counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and the collision effect selection table. One collision image is selected from the images.

[Game ball collision effect setting processing]
A game ball collision effect setting process executed using such a collision effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 23, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a game ball has collided with the obstacle nail, as in the above-described embodiment (step S401), and the game ball has collided with the obstacle nail. If it is determined that the game ball has collided with the obstacle nail, the present subroutine is terminated.

  In step S422, data indicating a stop symbol is read. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads out the data indicating the stop symbol and the data indicating the variation pattern set in the work RAM 210 based on the received derived symbol designation command in the command reception process described above. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S423.

  In step S423, a process of selecting a collision image based on data indicating a stop symbol is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the collision effect selection random number value from the collision effect selection random number counter located in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the collision effect selection table and selects a collision effect pattern corresponding to the read collision effect selection random number value and the data indicating the stop symbol. For example, the sub CPU 206 selects the collision image A as shown in FIG. 7 and selects the collision image when the collision effect selection random number value is “0” to “6” when the stop symbol indicates the loss. When the selected random number value is “7” to “9”, a collision image B as shown in FIG. 18 is selected. On the other hand, the sub CPU 206 selects the collision image A as shown in FIG. 7 and selects the collision image when the collision effect selection random number value is “0” to “4” when the stop symbol indicates a big hit. When the selected random number value is “5” to “9”, a collision image B as shown in FIG. 18 is selected. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured with a predetermined condition that the result of the lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state is a predetermined result. In addition, when the result of the lottery is a result of shifting to the specific gaming state, selection means for selecting the specific collision image data with a higher probability than when the result of the lottery is a result of not shifting to the specific gaming state. As an example, the sub CPU 206 executes such processing. When this process ends, the sub CPU 206 executes a process for setting the effect reference position information and the collision image designation data (step S413), and ends this subroutine, as in the above-described embodiment.

  By controlling in this way, when the data indicating the stop symbol indicates a big hit, the collision image B (the specific collision) is more likely than when the data indicating the stop symbol indicates a loss. Image, specific collision image data) is selected. In other words, the collision image data is changed based on the result of the lottery of whether or not the state shifts to the specific gaming state (the mode in which the identification information is derived and displayed is the specific display mode) (the specific collision image is selected). ) In other words, if the result of the lottery is a result of shifting to the specific gaming state (the mode in which the identification information is derived and displayed is the specific display mode), the result of the lottery is a result of not shifting to the specific gaming state. Specific collision image data is selected with a higher probability than in some cases.

  Thereby, when the game ball collides with the obstacle nail, the collision image to be displayed is changed based on the result of the lottery whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state, so the collision image to be displayed can be changed. At the same time, since the notification of whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state will be made, it is possible to perform an effect of causing the player to visually recognize various collision images related to the obstacle nail, and to the player Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect that can provide a sense of expectation, and to further enhance the interest.

  Further, for example, the sub CPU 206 is configured to read the data indicating the stop symbol in step S422 described above and select the collision effect pattern based on the data indicating the stop symbol. For example, data indicating a variation pattern may be read out.

[Composition of game board]
In the embodiment described above, the entire game board 14 is configured by a member having permeability, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be in another mode. An example of a specific configuration of the game board will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 24, the plurality of obstacle nails 13 and the like are omitted for easy understanding.

  For example, a part of the game board may be configured with a member that does not have permeability. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24A, the game board 314 is configured by combining a member 314a having permeability and a member 314b (for example, wood) having no flat permeability. May be. Of course, as shown in FIG. 24A, not only the member 314a having permeability and the member 314b having no permeability are simply combined, but also as shown in FIG. It is good also as a structure which couple | bonds the member 315a which has transparency so that it may surround with the member 315b which does not have permeability.

  For example, you may comprise so that the process which shields a part of game board which has permeability | transmittance may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 24C, a part 316b of the game board 316 having transparency may be painted with a color having light shielding properties. As a result, as shown by reference numeral 316a, it is possible to configure a game board 316 that is partially transparent. Of course, instead of coating, a blasting process or a light scattering process for forming a fine rough surface by sandpaper may be performed to make it appear as if visible light is scattered and light is emitted.

  In other words, in the present invention, the game board only needs to be at least transparent in the vicinity of the place where the obstacle nail is provided. In other words, the collision image displayed on the liquid crystal display device disposed behind the game board may be configured so as to be visible from the front through the vicinity of the arrangement location.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the gaming board 14 having transparency is used in part or in whole. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used, for example, games that do not have transparency. A board may be used.

[Configuration of display device]
A configuration using a gaming board that does not have transparency will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the door 311 is provided with a display device 332, and various effect images are displayed. The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351 that detects a coordinate position touched by a player, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355 that are protective covers, and ITO (Indium Tin Oxide, between the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355). And a liquid crystal display device 354 composed of a transparent liquid crystal display device such as indium tin oxide. The display device 332 (liquid crystal display device 354) can display a highly transmissive image in the display area. Note that the liquid crystal display device 354 not only displays a highly transmissive image in the display area, but also performs variable display of identification information, variable display of normal symbols, display of a production effect image, display of a collision image, and the like. .

  Further, above and below the liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352 serving as an illumination device as a backlight of the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided. Further, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is controlled to be lit when power is supplied. For this reason, the liquid crystal backlight 392 is always driven at the time of power supply, whereby the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 354 can be clearly seen by the player. The liquid crystal backlight 352 is mainly a cold cathode tube, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  A obstacle nail 313 is driven into the game board 314. A game area 315 is provided between the game board 314 and the door 311, and the game ball 316 launched into the game area 315 can roll.

  As described above, by disposing the display device 332 on the door 311, even when the non-permeable game board 314 is used, a predetermined display area located in front of the obstacle nail where the game ball collided is displayed. The display device 332 is controlled to display a collision image indicating that the game ball has collided with the obstacle nail. In addition, in this embodiment, it comprised so that the transparent acrylic board 355 was provided instead of the protection board 19 in embodiment mentioned above, However, Not only this but another aspect may be sufficient, for example, a protection board 19 may be provided. In this case, the transparent acrylic plate 355 may not be provided.

  The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, a liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like. There is no problem even if only the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided without including the touch panel 351, the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, the liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like.

  In order to control the display device 332 and the liquid crystal display device 354, a scale conversion circuit 222 is provided between the VDP 212 and the D / A converter 218 as shown in FIG. The scale conversion circuit 222 receives the image data stored in the displayable storage area 100 and supplied from the VDP 212, converts the image data as image data having a predetermined magnification, and supplies the converted image data to the D / A converter 218.

  By adopting such a configuration, when a collision of a game ball is detected, it is confirmed that a game ball has collided with the obstacle nail in a predetermined display area located in front of the obstacle nail where the collision is detected. The display device 332 (liquid crystal display device 354) is controlled to display the collision image shown. Of course, as in the process (step) in the above-described embodiment, when a collision of game balls is detected, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a collision image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is selected and changed. It will be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display devices such as the liquid crystal display device 32 and the display device 332 are provided as variable display means for variably displaying the identification information. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the cylindrical drum is variable. You may comprise as a display means. In addition, the display device such as the liquid crystal display device 32 and the display device 332 is integrally configured as a display device that displays an impact image and a variable display device that performs variable display of identification information. For example, display means for displaying an impact image and variable display means for variably displaying identification information may be configured separately.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of control circuits including a main control circuit 60 as a game control means and a sub control circuit 200 as an effect control means are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 27, the sub-control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured on one board. That is, the game control means and the effect control means may be configured integrally.

  In the above-described embodiment, a digital pachinko gaming machine (first type pachinko gaming machine) has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine referred to as a wing or airplane type, right It may be a third type pachinko gaming machine called a thing, or another aspect.

  Furthermore, the effects described in the present specification are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present specification. Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a game board having a game area in which a launched game ball can roll, an obstacle nail disposed on a board surface in the game area of the game board, and a rear side of the game board. A game machine comprising: display means having a display area for displaying an image relating to a game; and display control means for controlling the display means, wherein a collision of a game ball with the obstacle nail is detected And a part of or all of the game board is made of a permeable member, and the display control means is configured to detect a collision of a game ball by the detection means. And a function of controlling the display means to display a collision image indicating that the game ball has collided with the obstacle nail in a predetermined display area located behind the obstacle nail where the collision is detected. With features And it has, but the game board, nails, display means, display control means, detecting means, and each unit such as the image changing means including specific configuration may be suitably designed or modified.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the collision image reference | standard position table memorize | stored in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the concept of the method of displaying an image in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the nail effect selection table memorize | stored in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the image displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the nail effect selection table memorize | stored in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the door and game board which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11, 311 Door 12 Body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14, 314 Game board 15 Game area 26 Launching handle 32, 354 Liquid crystal display device 40 Shutter 44 Start port 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
92 Special symbol 94 Normal symbol 116 Start winning ball sensor 120 Large prize opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
212 Image data processor 216 Image data ROM
250 Display control circuit 332 Display device

Claims (4)

A game board having a game area in which the launched game ball can roll, an obstacle nail arranged on a board surface in the game area of the game board, and an image relating to the game arranged behind the game board. A gaming machine comprising display means having a display area for display, and display control means for performing display control on the display means,
Detecting means for detecting a collision of the game ball against the obstacle nail,
The game board is composed of a part of or a part having permeability,
When the collision of a game ball is detected by the detection unit, the display control unit has a game ball colliding with the obstacle nail in a predetermined display area located behind the obstacle nail where the collision is detected. A gaming machine having a function of controlling the display means to display a collision image indicating A game board having a game area in which the launched game ball can roll, an obstacle nail arranged on a board surface in the game area of the game board, an image relating to the game arranged in front of the game board, A gaming machine comprising display means having a display area for display, and display control means for performing display control on the display means,
Detecting means for detecting a collision of the game ball against the obstacle nail,
The display means can display a highly transmissive image in the display area,
The display control means that, when a collision of a game ball is detected by the detection means, the game ball has collided with the obstacle nail in a predetermined display area located in front of the obstacle nail where the collision is detected. A gaming machine having a function of controlling the display means to display a collision image indicating In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A gaming machine comprising image change means for changing a collision image to be displayed on the display means when a predetermined condition is satisfied when a collision of a game ball is detected by the detection means. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the detection means includes a shock sensor that detects vibrations in which a game ball collides with the obstacle nail.

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