JP2005270465A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables the advance notice of the win with a strong impact direct and understandable for the players by carrying out a dynamic advance notice of the win covering almost the entire area of a transparent game board using the transparent game board and a display means disposed behind it. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has an internal lottery means which determines the win or loss by the internal lottery, a display means which is so arranged behind the transparent game board as to be visually recognized through the transparent game board and has a performance display enable region formed in the transparent game board, a variable prize winning means which makes the area of the opening variable to facilitate the winning with the game balls when many pieces of identifying information are stopped and displayed in the specified combination by the display means and a win advance notice means which carries out the advance notice of the win by moving at least one of several groups of identifying information to the position overlapping or in proximity to the variable prize winning means within the performance display enable region at least when the result of the lottery indicates the win. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, to a bullet ball gaming machine provided with display means for displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable display and a stop display and displaying an effect according to the game.

  Conventionally, there is a ball game machine as one of the game machines, and a pachinko game machine is known as a representative of this ball game machine.

  The pachinko gaming machine is a game for the purpose of launching a game ball on the game board and entering a predetermined winning opening, and acquiring more winning balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning. On the board, game members such as obstacle nails and windmills for changing the flow direction of the game ball, and electric opening / closing members provided at the winning opening are provided as appropriate.

  In recent years, a liquid crystal display device is arranged at substantially the center of the game board, and a plurality of pieces of identification information including symbols and the like are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device, like a slot machine which is also one of gaming machines. In addition, a game form in which a so-called “variable display game” is executed that shifts to a game state advantageous to the player when stopped in a specific combination (hereinafter referred to as “specific combination”) is common. It is a gaming machine form.

  In the “variable display game”, when a game ball fired on the game board by a player wins one of the winning openings called a start opening, an internal lottery is performed based on the winning, and a lottery result The plurality of identification information is variably displayed and stopped in the display area of the display device in response to the lottery result, and the plurality of identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined specific combination. In this case, the state shifts to a so-called “big hit gaming state” which is a state advantageous to the player. In this jackpot game state, a special game state in which a shutter as an electric opening and closing member provided at the grand prize winning opening, which is also one of the winning prize opening, is opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls enter and then closed. (Hereinafter referred to as “round game”) can be continued for a predetermined number of times, and in order to continue this round game, a predetermined pitch zone (hereinafter referred to as “V zone”) provided in the big prize opening is usually used. It is a condition that at least one game ball enters the ball (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

As an example of enhancing the interest of such a pachinko gaming machine, in the display area of the display device, during the variable display game, an effect display according to the game is displayed in order to entertain the player, especially in the variable display game, Since the player's interest is directed to whether or not it can be won and the game can be shifted to the jackpot gaming state, if the lottery result of the internal lottery is won, an effect image for notifying that the winner has been won is displayed on the display device. It is also conceivable that a winning announcement is made in advance in order to notify the player of the transition to the jackpot gaming state.
JP 2003-894 A

  However, since the conventional gaming machine that performs the above-mentioned winning announcement performs an effect display of the winning announcement using a display device fixed to a predetermined size in the approximate center of the game board, it is possible to perform an effect display. The area was limited, and even if the effect display of the winning notice was performed, the player could not be impacted.

  In addition, since the effect display of the winning notice is performed using the effect image, for example, when a special character appears to announce the winning, if the player does not know that, it will be won. Even if the advance notice was given, the player could not be notified that he could win and shift to the jackpot gaming state, and could not provide the player with a sense of expectation for the transition to the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, while the variable display game is being played, the player simply spends time waiting for a game result, despite being interested in whether or not the player can enter the jackpot gaming state. As a result, there was a risk of boring the player.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can solve the above-described problems.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the launched game ball can be guided to flow down from the upper side to the lower side, a transparent game board in which a part or the whole is formed of a transparent member and the back can be seen through, and a predetermined condition The internal lottery means that draws whether the winning or not is triggered when the condition is satisfied, and the rear side of the transparent gaming board so that it can be seen through this transparent gaming board, and the effect can be displayed on the transparent gaming board A display means for forming an area, displaying a plurality of identification information groups of a plurality of identification information in a variable display and a stop display in the display area capable of effect display, and performing effect display according to the game; and the transparent game Variable winning means provided on the board, and when the plurality of identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific combination by the display means, the variable winning means for changing the opening size so that the game ball is easy to win, and at least When the lottery result is winning, a winning announcement is made as an advance notice by moving at least one of the plurality of identification information groups to a position overlapping or adjacent to the variable winning means in the effect displayable area. And a gaming machine comprising means.

  In the present invention according to claim 2, the winning notice means includes a part of the identification information group in which all of the plurality of identification information are stopped and displayed and are variably displayed in a stage before the final combination becomes the specific combination. Will be moved to a position that overlaps with or close to the variable winning means to be a notice of winning.

  In the present invention as set forth in claim 3, the winning notice means performs a notice of winning of a false appearance when a predetermined condition is satisfied even if the lottery result by the internal lottery means is lost. did.

  In the present invention according to claim 4, the variable winning means is a large winning opening that repeats opening and closing up to a predetermined number of times.

  In the present invention as set forth in claim 5, the winning notice means opens the variable prize means while moving the identification information group to a position overlapping or adjacent to the variable prize means and displaying the change and stop display. The area was expanded to the extent that game balls would not enter.

  According to the present invention, a transparent game board whose back side can be seen through, and a plurality of identification information groups that are arranged on the back side of the transparent game board and that include a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner and stopped. Display means, and at least one of these identification information groups is moved to a position overlapping or adjacent to the variable winning means in the effect displayable area to be a notice of winning, and a big hit to the player Since the game state is informed of the transition to the gaming state, a dynamic display using almost the entire area of the transparent gaming board can be performed to make a winning announcement with an impact.

  Moreover, the fact that the variable winning means is released by shifting to the jackpot gaming state is directly communicated that the identification information group is moved to a position overlapping or adjacent to the variable winning means, and the variable display and stop display are performed. You can make it a winning announcement that anyone can understand by doing. As a result, all players can easily predict that they will be able to enter the jackpot gaming state, and spend exciting moments with great expectations for future game development during the variable display game. be able to.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is capable of guiding the fired game ball from the upper side to the lower side, a transparent game board in which a part or all of the game ball is formed of a transparent member and the back can be seen through, and a predetermined condition The internal lottery means that draws whether the winning or not is triggered when the condition is satisfied, and the rear side of the transparent gaming board so that it can be seen through this transparent gaming board, and the effect can be displayed on the transparent gaming board A display means for forming an area, displaying a plurality of identification information groups of a plurality of identification information in a variable display and a stop display in the display area capable of effect display, and performing effect display according to the game; and the transparent game Variable winning means provided on the board, and when the plurality of identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific combination by the display means, the variable winning means for changing the opening size so that the game ball is easy to win, and at least When the lottery result is winning, a winning announcement is made as an advance notice by moving at least one of the plurality of identification information groups to a position overlapping or adjacent to the variable winning means in the effect displayable area. And can be suitably implemented as a pachinko gaming machine.

  That is, the display means includes a display area in which a plurality of variable display game areas in which variable display (variable display and stop display) of a plurality of identification information groups is performed in a variable display game to be described later can be set. And a pachinko gaming machine arranged behind the transparent gaming board so that the gaming area of the transparent gaming board overlaps, for example, an obstacle nail or a windmill that changes the flow direction of the gaming ball, or a gaming ball A game board with a prize opening, a prize gate, etc. is formed with transparent members such as various synthetic resins such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, methacrylic resin, etc., and almost all areas of this game board are made displayable areas. Thus, a display device such as a liquid crystal display device or an organic EL (Electronic Luminescent) can be arranged behind the game board.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, when the result of the lottery performed by the internal lottery means is won, at least one of the plurality of identification information groups is selected within the effect displayable area. The winner will be announced by moving to a position that overlaps with or close to the position.

  Here, the variable winning means means a predetermined number of round games in which a ball to the variable winning means is opened and closed by a jackpot winning opening provided on the transparent game board (so-called large winning opening). It is a lottery winning opening (so-called start opening) that triggers an internal lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a continuable jackpot gaming state with a limit of, and the jackpot winning opening. is there.

  When the variable winning means is a jackpot winning opening, the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not the variable display game is won. The internal lottery in this variable display game is performed when a game ball wins a winning opening as the lottery winning opening. Further, the internal lottery in the variable display game is set to a predetermined lottery probability such as 1/320, for example, and the lottery result is notified on the display device by a combination of a plurality of identification information including symbols and the like. Is done. In the present embodiment, the variable display game includes a variable display and a stop display of the plurality of identification information developed on the display device based on the internal lottery, and further includes various effect displays.

  The design as the identification information used in such a variable display game includes characters, symbols, patterns, patterns, etc. including numbers. In the display device, an identification information group in which a plurality of such identification information is collected is used. A plurality of columns (for example, three horizontal rows) can be displayed in the effect display area of a predetermined size. In the present embodiment, this effect display area may be referred to as a variable display game display area during execution of the variable display game. In the present embodiment, the symbol as identification information used in the variable display game may be referred to as a special symbol.

  Further, the variation display of the identification information is a form in which each identification information included in each identification information group is sequentially displayed in succession. When the internal lottery result is a win, a plurality of identification information is a combination of the same symbols. The stop display by other combinations means that the lottery result is out of place. When the identification information groups are displayed in three horizontal rows, the two identification information groups are stopped and displayed with the same design, and the state in which the remaining one identification information group is variably displayed is called reach.

  When the result of the internal lottery in the variable display game is won, the game shifts to a big hit gaming state. In this jackpot game state, a round game in which the shutter provided at the jackpot winning opening is opened for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls enter and then closed is repeated a predetermined number of times (hereinafter also referred to as “round number”). it can. In the present embodiment, what indicates the number of round games to be executed after shifting to the jackpot gaming state, that is, what indicates the number of rounds until the round game is called a round indicator. Further, in order to continue the round game, it is a condition that at least one game ball enters a predetermined ball entering zone (hereinafter also referred to as “V zone”) provided in the special winning opening. .

  On the other hand, when the variable winning means is a lottery winning opening, the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not a normal symbol game to be described later is won or lost. The internal lottery in this normal symbol game is performed when the game ball launched on the transparent game board passes through the game ball passing gate which is one of the winning gates. The lottery result is reported on the display device by a combination of a plurality of pieces of identification information such as symbols or one piece of identification information as in the case of the variable display game. And in this embodiment, it is called a normal symbol game including the change display and stop display of the plurality of identification information developed on the display device based on this internal lottery, and various display effects.

  The symbol as the identification information used in the normal symbol game includes characters, symbols, symbols, patterns, or the like including numbers. In the display device, an identification information group in which a plurality of such identification information is collected is used. A plurality of rows (for example, two rows) or one row can be displayed in the effect display area of a predetermined size. In the present embodiment, the symbol as identification information used in the normal symbol game may be particularly referred to as a normal symbol.

  When the result of the internal lottery in the normal symbol game is won, the pair of left and right movable pieces provided at predetermined intervals in the lottery winning opening are closed after being opened for a predetermined time.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, as described above, when the internal lottery for determining the winning or losing of the game is performed, and the lottery result is won, at least one of the identification information group, The winner is notified in advance by moving to a position overlapping or close to the variable winning means in the effect displayable area. That is, the advance of the variable winning means is notified. Therefore, it is possible to make a winning announcement that is straightforward and easy to understand, and it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning. In addition, as a dynamic display using almost the entire area of the transparent game board, it is possible to provide a winning announcement that has an impact on the player.

  Here, among the plurality of identification information groups that are displayed in a variable manner and stopped, all the identification information groups can be moved, or a part of the identification information group that is variably displayed, for example, can be moved to the end. .

  If all the identification information groups are moved, the winning announcement will be made as soon as the display of the identification information group changes starts, and the player can predict the winning from an early stage. You can have fun playing games with high expectations.

  On the other hand, when the group of identification information that is variably displayed to the end is moved, it can function as a reach action, and can be an effective reach action with dynamic effect display.

  Further, even if the lottery result by the internal lottery means is lost, if a predetermined condition such as winning in the internal lottery is satisfied, a winning announcement is displayed, and even if the lottery result is lost If the above-mentioned real and impactful advance notice is given, the player can have a sense of expectation for the game, and the player can be attracted to the game.

  In particular, when the jackpot winning opening is a variable winning means, a gaming state (jackpot gaming state) that is very advantageous for a player who easily opens the jackpot winning opening from the current gaming state and makes it easy to win a game ball. Since it can be partially reproduced in advance by the image, it is possible to effectively enhance the player's sense of expectation for the game.

  In addition, if the opening area of the big prize opening as the jackpot winning prize opening is widened so that the game ball does not enter while the winning notice is displayed, the game ball will not enter the big prize opening. The state can be provided to the player, and the player's expectation for the opening of the big prize opening can be greatly expanded.

  In addition, even when the lottery winning opening is a variable winning means, it is possible to reproduce the opening of the lottery winning opening in advance by an image and to display a real and impact winning notice display, so that the lottery winning prize is displayed. Players can be expected to open their mouths.

  It should be noted that the function as the winning notice means for controlling the winning notice display in the effect displayable area as described above is performed by the control unit in the main body of the pachinko gaming machine. In other words, the control unit controls the entire pachinko game by including a CPU, a memory storing a game program for the entire pachinko game, and other rewritable memories, and is also responsible for the function of the internal lottery means.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described more specifically based on the drawings. In the present embodiment, the variable winning means is the large winning opening.

(Configuration of pachinko machines)
1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of each part constituting the pachinko gaming machine, FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. 4 is a view of the pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows a control circuit.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a gaming machine installation base (game island) (not shown) provided in the game hall, A main body frame 12 disposed in the frame 11, a transparent game board 14 and other various parts (not shown) which are detachably attached to the main body frame 12, and one side pivotally attached to the main body frame 12 for opening and closing. A free front frame 16 and a display detachably attached to the back side of the main body frame 12 so as to be positioned on the back side of the transparent game board 14 so as to be visible through the transparent game board 14. And a liquid crystal display device 32 as means.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 only needs to be disposed so as to overlap all or part of the transparent game board 14 from the back side. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed substantially over the transparent game board 14. It arrange | positions so that it may overlap. That is, it is arranged so as to overlap at least the entire game area 15 described later formed on the transparent game board 14. It should be noted that the transparent game board 14 that does not correspond to the game area 15 may be disposed so as to overlap all or a part of the front area (hereinafter referred to as “game area outer area 15a”).

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed so as to overlap substantially the entire transparent game board 14 and can be seen through from the transparent game board 14, so that in this embodiment, at least on the transparent game board 14. The effect displayable area 32a including the entire game area 15 is formed.

  In the effect displayable area 32a, the identification information can be variably displayed in a variable display game, which will be described later, and the effect display area and the background image related to the game can be displayed, that is, the variable display game display area 32b. Is formed. In the variable display game display area 32b, a normal symbol 94 in a normal symbol game described later can also be displayed.

  Speakers 46R and 46L are attached to the upper part of the main body frame 12, and a firing handle 26 is attached to the lower right side. That is, a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 10 is positioned on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 so as to be able to operate the launch handle 26 and the like, and is in a state of facing the transparent gaming board 14. .

  Further, on the back side of the firing handle 26, a launching device 130 (see FIG. 4) having a bullet ball device made of a solenoid or the like is provided. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the launching handle 26. ) Is provided, and 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 device 130 according to the rotation angle, and the game balls are sequentially supplied to the transparent game board 14. Fired. Note that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the player has gripped the firing handle 26. The type of sensor, such as an optical detection sensor or a thermal detection sensor, may be used. It doesn't matter.

  In FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, reference numeral 21 denotes a tray unit attached to the lower front portion of the main body frame 12 so that an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 are formed and positioned below the front frame 16. It is arranged. The game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are supplied to the launching device 130, and the game balls exceeding the capacity of the upper plate 20 are supplied to the lower plate 22. Reference numeral 19 denotes a transparent protective plate made of glass or the like, and is attached to the opening of the front frame 16. Reference numeral 46 ′ denotes a cover for the speakers 46 </ b> R and 46 </ b> L, which is formed on the front frame 16. Reference numeral 132 denotes various lamps used for effect display and notification.

  The transparent game board 14 according to the present embodiment is formed of a transparent member using acrylic resin and is entirely transmissive, and arc guide rails 30a and 30b are provided on the front surface thereof. The inside surrounded by the rails 30a and 30b is a game area 15. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 26 is guided by the guide rail 30a and flows down in the game area 15.

  Further, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are driven on the transparent game board 14 as shown in FIG. 2, and the flow direction when the game ball flows down from the upper part to the lower part of the game area 15 is changed in a complicated manner. ing. In addition, it is good also as a structure which does not set it as the structure which drives the obstruction nail | claw 13, but protrudes in the front direction of the transparent game board 14 with the resin-made or metal rod-shaped body (what is called a pachikon machine). Note that the obstacle nail 13 is omitted in FIGS. 1 and 3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the first game ball guiding member 3 and the second game ball guiding member 4 that greatly change the flow direction of the game ball are disposed at a substantially central position of the transparent game board 14 (game area 15). Are arranged in a vertically opposed state. In the present embodiment, as shown in the drawing, the variable display game display area 32b is positioned between the first game ball guiding member 3 and the second game ball guiding member 4, and normally the variable display game is related to this position. Display. The first game ball guiding member 3 and the second game ball guiding member 4 can also be formed of a transparent member.

  In addition, the transparent game board 14 is executed when a plurality of general winning holes 5 that are awarded when a game ball enters, a starting hole 6 that triggers the variable display game, and a variable display game. Game balls that have not entered the winning prize opening 8 that can be opened for a predetermined time in the round game, the general winning opening 5, the starting opening 6 that triggers the start of the variable display game, and the winning prize opening 8 An out port 7 for discharging to the outer area 15a is provided.

  The big winning opening 8 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed. In the round game, the shutter 40 is in an open state in which a game ball can be easily received. Further, in this special winning opening 8, a specific area (not shown) called a V zone having a V count sensor 102 (see FIG. 4) and a general area (see FIG. 4) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 4). The shutter 40 is driven in an 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. The In other words, when either of the conditions for winning a predetermined number of game balls at the grand prize winning opening 8 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the big winning opening 8 is put into a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Subsequently, the shutter 40, which has been changed from the open state to the closed state, is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 8 in the open state has passed through the V count sensor 102. In other words, on the condition that the game ball received when the grand prize winning opening 8 is in the open state passes through the V zone provided in the big winning prize opening 8, it is again opened after being closed, and the round The game can be continued.

  Further, the start opening 6 provided above the big winning opening 8 serves as a trigger for starting the variable display game as described above. When a game ball wins the start opening 6, a variable display game is provided. Is started, and a plurality of columns of identification information groups are variably displayed on the variable display game display area 32b. Note that symbols as identification information used in the variable display game in the present embodiment are arithmetic numbers 0 to 9, and an identification information group in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are collected is a variable display game display area of a predetermined size. The display can be made in three horizontal rows in 32b.

  The starting condition of the variable display game is that a game ball is won at the start port 6, and the variable display of the identification information group is performed every time the variable display start condition of the predetermined identification information group is satisfied. Become. In the present embodiment, the winning of the game ball at the start port 6 is set as the variable display start condition of the variable display game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used.

  In addition, when the game ball enters the start port 6, the variable display game is being executed, and the variable display game can be held on condition that the upper limit hold number has not been reached. . That is, when a game ball wins the start opening 6 during the variable display of the identification information group in the variable display game, the game ball wins the start opening 6 until the identification information group in the variable display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the variation display of the identification information group based is suspended. Then, when the identification information of each identification information group is stopped and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information group is suspended, execution of variable display of the suspended identification information group is started. . Here, when the identification information is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the identification information group is executed once. For example, when the identification information group is suspended for three times and the identification information is stopped and displayed, one of the variable display of the identification information held is executed once, The two doses will be held thereafter.

  In addition, when winning in the general winning opening 5 and the big winning opening 8, for example, 10 game balls are paid out as winning balls for each winning entry and enter the start opening 6. For example, 5 game balls are paid out as winning balls for each winning.

  Further, ball passage detection gates 55, 55 are provided on the left and right sides of the starting port 6, and when the ball passage detection gate 55 detects the passage of a game ball, as shown in FIG. When the normal symbol 94 fluctuates at a predetermined position of the display device 32 and is stopped and displayed at a predetermined symbol such as a circle mark as shown, for example, the normal electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 4) causes the start port A movable piece 58 attached to 6 (a so-called electric tulip called a tulip) is driven in the opening direction from the initial closed state so that the game ball can easily enter the starting port 6. When a predetermined time has elapsed, the movable piece 58 is closed again, and the game ball returns to a state where it is difficult to enter the starting port 6. In this embodiment, such change display and stop display of the normal symbol 94 are referred to as a normal symbol game.

  Furthermore, a path 9 for winning game balls is provided on the back surface of the transparent game board 14, and the game balls that have entered the general winning opening 5, the start opening 6 and the big winning opening 8 pass through the passage 9. Collected. The game ball passing through the passage 9 can be visually recognized by the player through the transparent game board 14.

  With the above-described configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the transparent gaming board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed so as to be seen through from the transparent gaming board 14, approximately the entire area of the transparent gaming board 14. It is formed as an effect displayable area 32a, and while playing a pachinko game aiming at winning a prize ball by launching a game ball as usual, a variety of effect displays according to the game are displayed over almost the entire area of the transparent game board 14. It can be displayed everywhere, and the player can be entertained with great effects and can be improved. Further, conventionally, when the size of the liquid crystal display device 32 is increased, the size of the game area 15 is relatively reduced, and the change in the behavior of the game ball is scarce, and there is a possibility that the interest of the pachinko game may be cut off. With the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game area 15 can be secured sufficiently wide while the effect displayable area 32a can be expanded to execute various effects.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when it is determined to shift from the variable display game to the jackpot gaming state, the position of the variable display game display area 32b for displaying the plurality of identification information in a variable display and a stop display, Since it is changed within the effect displayable area, it is possible to perform a dynamic display with a novel change using almost the entire transparent game board 14, giving a greater impact to the player and playing more games. Can entertain. The winning notice means for executing such control will be described in detail later.

  Further, since the liquid crystal display device 32 according to the present embodiment is attached to the main body frame 12 separately from the transparent game board 14, the weight of the liquid crystal display device 32 is not applied to the transparent game board 14. However, the labor can be reduced when maintaining the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the transparent gaming board 14 can be replaced freely.

(Electric configuration of pachinko machines)
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, a main control circuit 60 as a control unit includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70. 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. As described above, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later, including the winning notice means and the special winning opening opening area changing 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 determining a jackpot by random lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to when performing are stored.

  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 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 variable display game, a normal symbol game, etc. Data, variables, etc. for doing so are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the variable display 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 jackpot gaming state.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of the variable display game. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) as identification information related to the jackpot to be stopped when the jackpot is determined in the variable display game. The off-set symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation 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 big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 8 is opened in the jackpot gaming state, that is, the number of round games (so-called round number), and is set to “1” in the initial setting when shifting to the jackpot gaming state. Set. Then, when a predetermined detection signal is supplied from the V count sensor 102, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the special winning opening opening number counter to be incremented by “1”.

  The big prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize winning opening 8 during one round and passed the V count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104.

  The data indicating the number of holds in the variable display game indicates the number of hold of the variable display game (game holding cumulative number). That is, when a game ball is won at the start port 6 but the variation display of the identification information cannot be executed, the variation display is suspended, and the number of variations of the retained identification information is indicated.

  The data indicating the number of holds in the normal symbol game indicates the number of holds in the normal symbol game (hereinafter also referred to as the ball passing memory number). That is, when a game ball passes through the ball passage detection gate 55 but the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 94 cannot be executed, the fluctuation display is suspended, but the number of fluctuations of the held normal symbol 94 is indicated. is there.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time during which the shutter 40 is driven and the special prize opening 8 is in the open state (hereinafter simply referred to as the special prize opening time). 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. .

  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 random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for jackpot symbols, clear data corresponding to one variable display in the variable display game, and special data from the special symbol memory area (0) is stored. There is a symbol storage area (4). 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 (starting storage information) 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. When the variable display of the current identification information is finished, 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), and clear data is stored 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.

  The main RAM 70 also includes data necessary for operation control for expanding the shutter 40 of the grand prize opening 8 to the extent that the game ball does not enter, that is, when changing the prize area, when the prize is announced. A large winning opening opening area changing operation storage area for storing operation data is provided. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with a large winning opening opening area changing means, and the main CPU 66 does not allow a game ball to enter the large winning opening 8 while the winning announcement is displayed. The shutter 40 is controlled to widen. A plurality of data for such control is stored in the main ROM 68, and is appropriately selected from the data and loaded into the large winning opening opening area changing operation storage area. The data necessary for the control to expand the shutter 40 to such an extent that the game ball does not enter is data for keeping the shutter 40 open to the extent that the game ball does not enter the special winning opening 8. Alternatively, it may be data for opening and closing the shutter 40 to such an extent that a game ball does not enter the special winning opening 8. Specifically, it is a drive signal for the main CPU 66 to drive the shutter 40, such as a current value supplied to the big prize solenoid 120 connected to the shutter 40, its supply time, and the like.

  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 to be 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. 4, a V count sensor 102, a count sensor 104, a general winning ball sensor 106, a passing ball sensor 114, a starting winning ball A sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a special prize opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected. In the present embodiment, the V count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensor 106, and the starting winning ball sensor 116 function as winning detection means.

  Here, the V count sensor 102 is provided in the V zone in the special winning opening 8. The V count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the V zone at the special winning opening 8.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general pitching zone different from the V zone in the special winning opening 8. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the general entry zone at the special winning opening 8.

  The general winning ball sensor 106 is provided in the general winning opening 5. The general winning ball sensor 106 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through each of the general winning ports 5.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in each of the ball passing detection gates 55. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detection gate 55.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 6. 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 6.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a movable piece 58 attached to the start port 6 via a link member (not shown), and is movable according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is in an open state or a closed state.

  The special prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to a shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) that opens and closes the special prize opening 8, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is in an open state or a closed state.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided inside the shutter 40. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to change the inclination of the seesaw. . As a result of the tilting of the seesaw, the game ball is switched so that the game ball can easily pass through the V zone or the general entrance zone.

  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 interruption 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 / firing control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out a game ball as a prize ball, a launch device 130 that fires a game ball, 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.

  Further, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid (or launching motor) or the touch sensor described above.

  Furthermore, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of various lamps 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. In the present embodiment, in the variable display game and the jackpot game state, it also functions as a winning notice means for notifying the winning of the internal lottery in the variable display game.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and not to supply signals from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 serving as the winning notice means includes a sub-CPU 206 serving as display control means for performing display control on the display means, a program ROM 208 serving as storage means, a work RAM 210, and a display control circuit for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. 250, a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, and a lamp control circuit 240 that controls various lamps 132. In accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60, the game progresses. Perform the corresponding production.

  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, and functions as various means described later including the winning notice means.

  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. .

  The program ROM 208 stores data of a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display. The effect display by the sub-control circuit 200 is executed in accordance with the progress of the variable display game including the change display and stop display of the identification information. In this embodiment, the winning notice effect pattern for notifying the winning of the variable display game (bonus). Are stored in the program ROM 208 and called up and executed as appropriate. In the variable display game, the winning announcement effect pattern is a variable display game display area 32b that is moved to a position overlapping the big winning opening 8, and the identification information group is variably displayed in the moving variable display game display area 32b. Stop display.

  In the sub-control circuit 200 according to the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage unit that stores programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a computer-readable storage medium including the control unit is used. As long as it is different, 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.

  Furthermore, 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 main control circuit including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 is provided. 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. However, the present invention is not limited to this, 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, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and power-on 1 includes an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal.

  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 in the effect displayable area 32 a including the variable display game display area 32 b 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 in the effect displayable area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  In the image data ROM 216, various image data such as identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and normal symbol image data indicating a normal symbol 94 are separately stored. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  Further, the VDP 212 generates effect image data corresponding to the start memory number designation command, the variation pattern designation command, and the winning notice command supplied from the main CPU 66. In other words, the VDP 212 displays the identification information image indicating the data indicating the start memory number set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and the data relating to the effect pattern and the identification information stored in the image data ROM 216 in accordance with the image display command from the sub CPU 206. Based on various image data such as data, background image data, effect image data, etc., a variation display and stop display of the identification information group corresponding to each case, and a jackpot effect display (variable display to excite the game in the jackpot game state) The effect image data for the effect display displayed in the game display area 32b is generated. In particular, in the present embodiment, with respect to effect image data for variably displaying and stopping the identification information group in the variable display game, image data of an effect image (hereinafter also referred to as a winning notification effect image) for notifying the winning of the variable display game. Is generated. That is, when a winning notice command is supplied from the main CPU 66, the variable display game display area 32b is moved to a position overlapping the big winning opening 8 from the image data and the winning notice effect pattern stored in the program ROM 208. In this way, image data for the winning announcement effect image for variably displaying and stopping the identification information group in the moving variable display game display area 32b is generated.

  Further, the VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores it in the buffer, and supplies it 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 (46R, 46L).

  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.

(Machine machine operation)
Below, the process performed with the pachinko machine 10 is shown in FIGS. Further, the state transition of the variable display game control process (FIG. 6) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Main process)
First, as shown in FIG. 5, 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. 7, a variable display game control process relating to the progress of the variable display game and the identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is 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. 6, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S42). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 10, an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of game balls such as the starting port 6, the ball passing detection gate 55, and the general winning port 5 is executed (step S43). In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating that the game ball is paid out as a prize ball in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 on the condition that the game ball has won at various winning holes. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 8 that is opened when a big hit occurs, Various timer update processes are 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 symbol designation command indicating the type of identification information derived and displayed in the left column, middle column, and right column, and a variation pattern designation indicating a variation pattern of the identification information. Commands, winning notice commands for notifying the transition to the jackpot gaming state, and the like are included. 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 prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to pay out a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. As a result of this processing, when a game ball wins a variety of winning holes, a predetermined number of award balls set in advance are paid out from the payout device 128. 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. 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 7, the numerical values shown 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. Is executed, and the variable display game proceeds.

  First, as shown in FIG. 7, 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 game state of the variable display 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 this 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. 9, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holds when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the jackpot if there is a number of holds. Then, the derivation identification information that is stopped and displayed, 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, if there is no pending number, a demo 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. Here, if a winning announcement has been made, the main CPU 66 stops the function as the large winning opening opening area changing means and closes the shutter 40 of the large winning opening 8. 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. When the main CPU 66 is 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 jackpot start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. Therefore, the main CPU 66 that executes step S74 performs control to the jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information on the liquid crystal display device 32 is a combination of specific identification information. It will be. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the variable display 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 jackpot start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management as the control state flag, 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 big prize opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to 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 S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (06) indicating that the control status flag indicates the management of reopening waiting time for the big winning opening, and a value indicating that the winning opening is being opened when the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. (04) is set in the control state flag. Moreover, the main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the special winning opening 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 status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that 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 8 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 monitoring of the winning ball in the winning prize mouth, and when the monitoring time of the remaining ball in the winning game mouth has elapsed, It is determined whether or not a condition that the ball has not passed or a condition that the special winning opening 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 jackpot end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is performed. 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 jackpot end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 controls the value (08) indicating the end of the variable display 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. 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, variable display game end processing is executed. In this processing, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the variable display game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings so as to decrease by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the start memory number designation command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the start memory number designation command stored in this way is supplied as a start memory number 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. . As will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the received start memory number designation command. Further, 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 variable display game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the jackpot determination result is out of order when it is not in the jackpot gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 7 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when the big hit gaming state is not set. The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 7 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “04”, “05”, “06” when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, 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 for the jackpot game state (the jackpot game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” are set in this order. As a result, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 7 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the jackpot gaming state is terminated. 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 “puncture”), or the maximum number of round games to be continued (in this embodiment, The jackpot gaming state will be terminated on condition that (15 rounds) has been completed.

(Special symbol memory check process)
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, 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 number of holds is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of holds is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the number of holds is determined. 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 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main ROM 68. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. 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, determines the 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 stopped 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 designating command of identification information to be made. 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 stopped 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 designating command of identification information to be made. By executing such processing, that is, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined.

  When the left column and the right column are the same identification information, and the left column and the middle column are the same identification information, the main CPU 66 sets the middle column identification information as a predetermined number of frames (for example, 3 frames) are 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.

  Note that the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the variable display of the identification information is reached in order to determine the identification information to be stopped and displayed by executing step S107 or step S108. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes step S107 or step S108 in the present embodiment corresponds to reach determination means for determining whether or not the variable display of the identification information becomes reach.

  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 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. 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 uses the fluctuation effect time. The indicated value is stored in the waiting time timer.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a winning notice command is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in a starting port detection process described later (step S111).

  Here, if it is determined that the winning notification command is set, it is determined that the winning notification is to be performed, and the main CPU 66 moves the shutter 40 of the special winning opening 8 based on the large winning opening opening area changing operation data. Control is performed so as to perform an operation of expanding the game ball so as not to enter (step S112). That is, the main CPU 66 functions as a special winning opening opening area changing means.

  When the process of step S112 is completed and when it is determined in step S111 that the winning notice command is not set, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variable display is executed (step S113). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

(Input detection processing)
The subroutine executed in step S43 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball related switch check processing (step S231). In this process, the main CPU 66 is supplied with predetermined detection signals from various sensors such as the V count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensor 106, and the starting winning ball sensor 116 which are switches related to the winning ball. Detect whether or not Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S232.

  In step S232, special symbol related switch input processing is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, it is detected whether a predetermined signal is supplied from the V count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, and the start winning ball sensor 116 related to the identification information as a special symbol. The main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals executes processing as described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S233.

In step S233, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. In this process, the passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 66. The main CPU 66 that has received these predetermined signals performs processing such as starting and storing the normal symbol 94. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.
(Special symbol related switch input processing)
The subroutine executed in step S232 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not there is a count switch input (step S261). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the count sensor 104, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the large winning award winning counter to be incremented by "1". A count switch detection process is executed (step S262). On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a count switch input, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S263.

  In step S263, it is determined whether there is a V count switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a V count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the V count sensor 102, the main CPU 66 establishes a flag indicating that the specific area has been passed and wins a big prize. A process at the time of detecting the V count switch for updating the memory so as to increase the entrance prize counter by “1” is executed (step S264). On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a V count switch input, the process proceeds to step S265.

  In step S265, it is determined whether or not there is a start port switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 receives the predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116 and determines whether or not there is a start port switch input. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a start port switch input, it moves the process to step S266. If it does not determine that there is a start port switch input, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes step S265 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of a start area detecting unit that detects a game ball that has passed through the start port 6 provided in the game area 15 in the transparent game board 14.

  In step S266, a start port detection time process is executed, and when this process ends, this subroutine ends. The main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value when determining that the data indicating the number of holdings is smaller than “4”. Is stored in a predetermined area. The main CPU 66 performs a notice execution lottery and sets various commands in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

(Process when starting port is detected)
A subroutine executed in step S266 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 reads the starting memory number (so-called “data indicating the holding number” described above) from the starting memory number counter, and whether or not the starting memory number is “4” or more. Is determined (step S501). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the start memory number is “4” or more, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. That is, when the number of holdings reaches the upper limit number, the game ball has won at the start port 6, but this subroutine is terminated without storing the start storage information. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the starting memory number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 increments the starting memory number counter by “1” (step S502), and moves the process to step S503.

  In step S503, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination random number value from the jackpot determination random number counter, and extracts the jackpot symbol random number value from the jackpot symbol determination random number counter. Then, the main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value as startup storage information in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S504). The data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value stored in this way is read out by the main CPU 66 in the processing such as step S105 in FIG. The type of identification information to be determined is determined. As described above, the main CPU 66 satisfies a predetermined variable display start condition that allows variable display of the identification information when a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the start port 6. Until this time, the starting storage information for determining the result of variable display of the identification information is stored with a predetermined number as an upper limit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S505.

  In step S505, the main CPU 66 executes processing for comparing the extracted jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value. Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot determination random number value is the same as the jackpot determination value (step S506). In this processing, when the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot determination random number value is the same as the jackpot determination value, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S508. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot determination random number value is not the same as the jackpot determination value, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S507. As described above, the main CPU 66 that executes steps S505 and S506 stores the start memory information stored in step S504 as specific start memory information indicating that the result of variable display of the identification information is a combination of specific identification information. It will be determined whether or not.

  In step S507, the main CPU 66 extracts a winning announcement random number value from the winning announcement random number counter, and determines whether or not the winning announcement execution lottery has been won. When the extracted random number for winning notice is “0” or less, the main CPU 66 determines that the winning notice execution lottery has been won. On the other hand, when the extracted random number for winning announcement is “1” or more, the main CPU 66 determines that the winning announcement lottery has not been won. The random number counter for winning notice is updated as an integer from “0” to “199”. For this reason, the probability of winning the winning notice execution lottery in step S507 is “1/200”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S509.

  On the other hand, in step S508, the main CPU 66 extracts a winning announcement random number from the winning announcement random number counter, and determines whether or not the winning announcement execution lottery has been won. When the extracted random number for winning notice is “99” or less, the main CPU 66 determines that the winning notice lottery has been won. On the other hand, if the extracted random number for winning announcement is “100” or more, the main CPU 66 determines that the winning announcement execution lottery has not been won. As described above, since the random number counter for winning announcement is updated as an integer from “0” to “199”, the probability of winning the winning announcement execution lottery in step S508 is “1/2”. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S509.

  In this way, if the random number for jackpot determination and the jackpot determination value match and win the internal lottery, it will not always make a winning announcement, but even if you win the internal lottery, Even if it is out of the internal lottery, by making a case where a winning announcement is made, the winning announcement is not absolute, so that the player can play the game with interest and interest until the end.

  Here, if the internal lottery is won, the probability of winning the winning notice execution lottery is set to a high probability, and if it is out of the internal lottery, the probability of winning the winning notice advancement lottery is set to the low probability. The credibility of the notice is improved.

  In step S509, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a winning notice execution lottery has been won. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the winning notice execution lottery has been won based on the lottery result of the winning notice execution lottery in step S507 or step S508. If the main CPU 66 determines that the winning notice execution lottery has not been won, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S510. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the winning notice execution lottery has been won, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S511.

  In step S510, the main CPU 66 reads the data determined in the processing up to step S506, and sets data indicating a new start memory number designation command based on the data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  In step S511, the main CPU 66 reads the data determined in the processing up to step S506, sets data indicating a new start memory number designation command based on the data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and wins in step S509. In response to winning of the notice execution lottery, a notice of winning notice is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the start memory number designation command and the winning notice command set in this way are sent 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. And will be supplied as a winning notice command. As will be described later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect, a notice, etc. regarding the start memory number in accordance with the received start memory number designation command and the winning notice command. In addition, the starting memory number designation command includes data based on the jackpot determination random number value extracted in step S503 and the jackpot symbol random number value (for example, whether or not the random number value is shifted to the jackpot gaming state, identification information) Or the like, whether or not the result of the variable display is reached), and the sub-control circuit 200 (sub CPU 206) supplies the start memory number designation command from the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200. For example, it is possible to recognize whether or not the random value is shifted to the jackpot gaming state, whether or not the result of variable display of the identification information is reach. When the processes of step S510 and step S511 are 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. 13, it is determined whether a start memory number designation command has been received (step S341). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the start memory number designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S342. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the start memory number designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S343.

  In step S342, the sub CPU 206 executes a pending number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets start memory information, data indicating the start memory number before the update, and data indicating the start memory number after the update in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 determines the start memory number based on the start memory number designation command received from the main control circuit 60, and updates the data indicating the start memory number positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. In this process, the update is performed regardless of the increase / decrease of the reserved number. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S343, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S344. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the variation pattern designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S348.

  In step S344, the sub CPU 206 executes reach determination processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a reach based on the variation pattern. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S345.

  In step S345, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a winning notice command has been received from the main control circuit 60. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the winning notice command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S346. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a winning notice command has been received from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S347.

  In step S346, the sub CPU 206 refers to the variation pattern and reach determination result, and selects an effect pattern. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 refers to the variation pattern included in the variation pattern designation command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and the determination result determined whether or not the reach is reached in step S344, and stores it in the program ROM 208. The effect pattern data corresponding to the variation pattern is read out from the effect patterns thus set and set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S347, the sub CPU 206 refers to the variation pattern and reach determination result, and selects a winning announcement effect pattern. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 refers to the variation pattern included in the variation pattern designation command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and the determination result determined whether or not the reach is reached in step S344, and stores it in the program ROM 208. Data of the winning announcement effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is read from the winning announcement effect pattern thus set and set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

(Variation start processing)
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes a variation start process different from the command reception process at a predetermined timing. This variation start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the startup storage information remains (step S381). In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads data indicating the number of starting memories, and determines whether or not the starting memory information remains depending on whether or not the data is “0”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the start memory information remains, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S382. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the starting storage information does not remain, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S383.

  In step S382, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied. As described above, the predetermined variable display hold condition is a condition in which the identification information fluctuates without reaching the upper limit when the game ball enters the start port 6. If the sub CPU 206 determines that a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the predetermined variable display hold condition is not satisfied, it moves the process to step S384.

  On the other hand, in step S383, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the game ball has won the start opening 6. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the game ball has won the start opening 6 depending on whether or not the start memory number has changed from “0” to “1”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the game ball has won the start opening 6, the process proceeds to step S384. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the game ball has not won the start opening 6, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S384, the sub CPU 206 executes variation start processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 supplies the effect pattern set in the work RAM 210 or the winning announcement effect pattern data to the VDP 212 and transmits an image display command to the VDP 212.

  In the VDP 212, in accordance with the image display command, various image data such as received effect pattern data or winning announcement effect pattern data, identification information image data indicating identification information read from the image data ROM 216, background image data, effect image data, etc. From the above, effect image data for variation display and stop display of the identification information group corresponding to each case is generated and transmitted to the D / A converter 218.

  The D / A converter 218 converts the effect image data from digital data to analog data and transmits it to the liquid crystal display device 32. Thus, the identification information group is variably displayed and stopped on the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

(Description of display screen)
Next, regarding the variable display game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 having the above-described configuration, an effect image execution screen, which is a feature of the present invention, will be described with reference to FIGS.

  For example, in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information group is not suspended, when a game ball enters the start port 6, three columns of identification information groups are variably displayed on the variable display game display area 32 b, and variable display is performed. The game starts.

  First, a variable display game that is performed when the lottery result of the internal lottery is out of order, that is, an effect image in the case where the three columns of identification information groups that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed with out of symbol will be described.

  When the variable display game is started, as shown in FIG. 15A, three columns of identification information groups are variably displayed on the variable display game display area 32b. At this time, the effect by the character image is displayed along with the variable display. Then, the three columns of identification information groups that are displayed in a variable manner are sequentially stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the off symbol obtained by the internal lottery by random number lottery. Finally, for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the combination of “728” is stopped and displayed to let the player know that the game has shifted to the variable display game.

  Next, a variable display game that is performed when the lottery result of the internal lottery is won, that is, a winning announcement effect image in the case where the variably displayed three-column identification information group is stopped and displayed in the winning symbol will be described.

  In the present embodiment, when the winning result of the internal lottery is winning, the sub-control circuit 200 functions as a winning notice unit and displays a winning notice according to a command supplied from the main control circuit 60. That is, when the variable display game is started, as shown in FIG. 16A, three columns of identification information groups are displayed in a variable manner on the variable display game display area 32b. The effect by the character image is displayed, but immediately, the variable display game display area 32b moves counterclockwise along the outer periphery of the transparent game board 14 toward the big winning opening 8 while gradually shifting the position. First, finally, it moves to a position overlapping with the big prize opening 8 which is a movable winning means in the effect displayable area 32a.

  Then, on the moved variable display game display area 32b, the three columns of identification information groups that are variably displayed are sequentially stopped and displayed in combinations indicating winning symbols obtained by internal lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 16B, a combination of “777” is stopped and displayed to let the player know that the variable display game has been won.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the three rows of identification information groups that are displayed in a variable manner and stopped are moved to a position that overlaps the special winning opening 8, so that the winning is announced. Dynamic display using the whole area can be performed, and it can be a winning announcement with impact.

  Moreover, the fact that the winning game 8 is released by winning the winning game state due to winning, the fact that the identification information group is moved to a position overlapping the winning game 8 and is displayed in a variable manner and stopped. It is possible to make a winning notice that anyone can understand by telling the correct way. As a result, all players can easily predict that they will be able to transition to jackpot games, and spend exciting moments with great expectations for future game development while the variable display game is being played. be able to.

  In particular, since all the identification information groups are moved to the position that overlaps the winning prize opening 8 and displayed, a winning announcement will be made as soon as the variable display game is started, and the player will win early. I can predict and I can expect future game development.

  Here, as described above, not only the method of moving all the identification information groups that are displayed in a variable and stopped display to the position overlapping with the special winning opening 8, but also the previous stage in which the display of the winning design is stopped. Alternatively, a method may be used in which a part of the identification information group that is variably displayed is moved to a position overlapping with the special winning opening 8.

  In this way, with respect to the winning notice effect image in the case where the winning notice is made by moving a part of the identification information group that is variably displayed in the previous stage where the winning symbol is stopped and displayed to the position where it overlaps with the big winning opening 8, This will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the variable display game is started, as shown in FIG. 15A, three columns of identification information groups are variably displayed on the variable display game display area 32b. At this time, the effect by the character image is displayed along with the variable display. Then, the three columns of identification information groups that are variably displayed are sequentially stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the winning symbol obtained by the internal lottery by random number lottery, and two pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed. As shown in a), the group of identification information that has been variably displayed to the end is moved toward the big winning opening 8 while gradually shifting the position along the outer periphery of the transparent game board 14 clockwise.

  Here, the identification information group to be moved is provided in the effect displayable area 32a, and is in an elliptical variable display game portion display area 32c having an area slightly larger than an area where one piece of identification information can be sufficiently visually recognized. The change display and stop display are performed at.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 17B, the variable display game part display area 32c is moved to a position overlapping the big winning opening 8, and the variable display game part display area 32c changes to the end. The displayed identification information group is stopped and displayed as a winning symbol.

  In this way, since the identification information group that is variably displayed to the end is moved to a position overlapping the winning prize opening 8, the winning is announced in advance, as in the case of moving all the identification information groups described above. In addition, it is possible to perform dynamic display using almost the entire area of the transparent game board, to make a winning announcement with impact, and to make it a winning announcement that anyone can understand by directly telling it can. As a result, the player can enjoy the effect display and can enjoy the game with expectation for future game development.

  In particular, since the identification information group that is variably displayed to the end is moved to a position overlapping the winning prize opening 8 and displayed, it is made a winning announcement, so that it can function as a reach action and is accompanied by a dynamic presentation display It can be an effective reach action.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, in all cases where the lottery result of the internal lottery is won, the winning announcement is not performed, and if the winning announcement is not performed even if it is won, or if it is off, it will be won A notice may be given.

  As described above, when a plurality of identification information groups are stopped and displayed in the winning symbols, the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and an effect image for exciting the jackpot game is displayed in the variable display game display area 32b. Is done. Such a jackpot effect image is shown in FIG.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but only a specific example is illustrated here, and the present invention is not particularly limited. That is, the present invention mainly allows a game ball that has been launched to flow down from the upper side to the lower side, a transparent game board that is partially or wholly formed of a transparent member and that can be seen through behind, and a predetermined condition. The internal lottery means that draws whether the winning or not is triggered when the condition is satisfied, and the rear side of the transparent gaming board so that it can be seen through this transparent gaming board, and the effect can be displayed on the transparent gaming board A display means for forming an area, displaying a plurality of identification information groups of a plurality of identification information in a variable display and a stop display in the display area capable of effect display, and performing effect display according to the game; and the transparent game Variable winning means provided on the board, and when the plurality of identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific combination by the display means, the variable winning means for changing the opening size so that the game ball is easy to win, and at least When the lottery result is winning, a winning announcement is made as an advance notice by moving at least one of the plurality of identification information groups to a position overlapping or adjacent to the variable winning means in the effect displayable area. Specific features such as a transparent gaming board, internal lottery means, display means for forming an effect displayable area on the transparent gaming board, variable winning means, winning notice means, etc. The design of the configuration can be changed as appropriate.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. not.

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Explanation of symbols

6 Start port 8 Grand prize port 10 Pachinko machine (game machine)
14 Transparent game board 15 Game area 32 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
32a Effect displayable area 32b Variable display game display area 32c Variable display game partial display area 40 Shutter 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
70 Main RAM
120 Grand prize opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU

Claims (5)

A transparent game board that allows the launched game ball to flow down from the upper side to the lower side, part or all of which is formed by a transparent member and the back can be seen through,
Internal lottery means for internal lottery to determine whether the winning condition or not is triggered when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
It is arranged on the back side of the transparent game board so as to be visually recognized through the transparent game board, and an effect displayable area is formed on the transparent game board, and a plurality of pieces of identification information are included in the effect displayable area. Display means for displaying and stopping display each of the identification information group, and performing display according to the game,
Variable winning means provided on the transparent game board, and when the plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed in a specific combination by the display means, the variable winning means in which the opening size is changed so that the game ball is easy to win.
If at least the lottery result is a win, a win is announced as a notice of winning by moving at least one of the plurality of identification information groups to a position overlapping or adjacent to the variable winning means within the effect displayable area Notice means,
A gaming machine comprising:   The winning notice means is configured such that a part of the identification information group that is variably displayed in a stage before the plurality of identification information is stopped and displayed and the final combination becomes the specific combination, 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is moved to an adjacent position and used as a notice of winning.   3. The winning announcement means according to claim 1 or 2, wherein even if the lottery result by the internal lottery means is lost, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the winning announcement notice is given. The gaming machine described.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the variable winning means is a large winning opening that repeatedly opens and closes up to a predetermined number of times.   The winning notifying means moves the identification information group to a position overlapping or adjacent to the variable winning means and displays the change and the stop display to the extent that the game ball does not enter the opening area of the variable winning means. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the gaming machine is widened.

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