JP2006122246A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine appropriately and intelligibly displaying a round number and amusing a player with performance displays. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 10 is provided with round number displays 51a-51o displaying a progress state of the round number in a special game, and a liquid crystal display device 32 displaying the performance image on a display area 32a. The round number display 51a displays "15", or the number of residual rounds. Besides the round number display 51a, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays the periphery of the round number display 51 in a bright color on the display area 32a and also displays the performance images such as a letter image 98, "1 round starts!! (14 rounds left)", a image 99 allowing the player to image "a clock hand", a character image 36a, a background image and the like. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine provided with a round number display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of a special game.

In a special game in a conventional pachinko machine, a round game in which a special winning opening is opened for a predetermined time is repeated 15 times. There is a pachinko machine in which the number of rounds indicating the progress of the special game is displayed during execution of the special game (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Such a pachinko machine informs the progress of the special game to the player or the game hall manager by displaying the number of rounds. In particular, the game hall manager can measure the processing timing of the game balls to be paid out while watching the number of rounds. The number of rounds is displayed on display means including a liquid crystal display device that displays a change / stop display of identification information, a character image, a background image, and the like.
JP-A-7-96073

  However, in such a display means, in addition to the number of rounds during the execution of the special game, the identification information of the selected type and the effect image for the special game are displayed in a mixed state. There are some gaming machines that do not always display the number of rounds, such as a gaming machine that is displayed only when the grand prize opening is closed. In addition, the production images during the execution of the special game are often complicated and varied in order to entertain the player.

  In this way, it is difficult to recognize the number of rounds displayed because there are cases where various images are mixed on one display means, or when the number of rounds is displayed at a limited time. was there. As a result, not only the player or the game hall manager cannot grasp the current number of rounds, but the game hall manager may have troubled the work by losing the processing timing of the game balls to be paid out. It was.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine in which the number of rounds is displayed accurately and in an easy-to-understand manner and the player can entertain the effect display.

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

  (1) Special game execution means for executing a special game in which one round game provided with a predetermined advantageous game state is repeated a plurality of times, and effect display means for displaying an effect image during execution of the special game A plurality of round number display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the special game, and the number of rounds according to the number of times the round game has been digested during execution of the special game. A game machine, comprising: a round number display control means for changing the round number display means for displaying.

  According to the invention of (1), the round number display means is provided separately from the effect display means, and the number of rounds is displayed by the round number display means during execution of the special game. It can be displayed easily. In addition, since the round number display means for displaying the number of rounds is changed according to the number of times the round game is digested, it is possible to visually grasp the position of the round number display means where the round number is displayed. It is possible for a game hall manager or the like to easily check the digestion status of the round game. Thereby, the player knows the progress status of the special game, and the game hall manager can easily manage, for example, processing of the game balls to be paid out.

  (2) At least a part is provided with a game board made of a transparent member, the effect display means is arranged behind the transparent member of the game board, and the plurality of round number display means are The gaming machine according to (1), which is arranged in front of the effect display means.

  According to the invention of (2), since the round number display means is arranged in front of the effect display means, for example, in the effect display means, the effect image related to the number of rounds is displayed in the rear region of the round number display means and its It is possible to display in the peripheral area. Therefore, the number of displayed rounds can be more emphasized and displayed more easily.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (2), wherein the round number display means is a transparent display means whose back is visible.

  According to the invention of (3), by making the round number display means a transparent display means, the rear of the round number display means can be visually recognized through the round number display means. Therefore, for example, in the round number display means, the number of rounds is displayed during execution of the special game, but the number of rounds is not displayed except during execution of the special game, so that the effect display means can display the effect. Can be increased, and the player can more enjoy the effect display.

  According to the present invention, by providing the round number display means separately from the effect display means, the number of rounds can be displayed in an easily understandable manner for the player. In addition, since the number of rounds display means to display the number of rounds is changed according to the number of round games consumed, it is possible to easily check the digestion status of round games for players and game hall managers. It becomes.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, as will be described later, a liquid crystal display device 32 as an effect display means for displaying an effect image, a spacer 31, a game board 14, and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. On the other hand, as will be described later, round number indicators 51a to 51o corresponding to a plurality of round number display means are annularly provided on the game board 14 around the center of the game board 14. In addition, in FIG. 2, the round number display 51o is described among round number displays 51a-51o, and description is abbreviate | omitted other than that.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 with the spacer 31 in between. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as a production effect image and a decoration image are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after transitioning to the big hit gaming state, an effect image for effect is displayed during execution of a special game described later.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by providing the effect display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, an area where game members such as the planting area of the obstacle nail 13 and the accessory or decoration member are provided. And the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  The spacer 31 is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 and on the front side (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the spacer 31 is sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, and has a large through hole 31a at the center. An electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the through hole 31a. As shown in FIG. 3, the illumination unit 53 includes a display case 37 for storing a special symbol display 33 and a normal symbol display 35, special symbol holding lamps 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d, and a normal symbol holding lamp 50a. , 50b, 50c, 50d. The front side of the display case 37 is covered with a transparent lens (not shown) for the purpose of improving visual recognition.

  In FIG. 2, a first warp path 47 provided on the back surface of the game board 14 is illustrated for easy understanding. The first warp path 47 is formed of a permeable material so that a game ball won in the winning opening 24 (see FIG. 4) passes through a second warp path 49 (see FIG. 4) described later. Is provided.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the special symbol display 33, the normal symbol display 35, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d will be described. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the electrical decoration unit 53.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display device 33 accommodated in the display device case 37 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs 41. The 7-segment LED 41 is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. When the 7-segment LED 41 is turned on / off, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (a jackpot numeric symbol, for example, a numeric symbol “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state The game state shifts to a state (specific game state). When this big hit game state is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when a numerical symbol other than a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol other than “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  A normal symbol display 35 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33. The normal symbol display 35 is composed of two display lamps (not shown). When these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, symbols such as “O” and “X” are displayed. Fluctuated display as a normal symbol.

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol fluctuation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on. The case where the execution of the variable symbol special display is suspended will be described later.

  Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. The normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d display the number of executions of fluctuation display of the normal symbols that are held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to normal symbols”). For example, as in the case of the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on. The case where the execution of the variable symbol display is suspended will be described later.

  The description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is continued. A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, from a number, a symbol or the like for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in this embodiment). The symbol (which is also the identification information for presentation. For example, a number from “0” to “9”) is variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display device 33, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. It becomes a mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “1” to “9” is all displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and with a character image such as “big hit!” The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Next, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. Note that in the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 4, portions that overlap with the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 1 and 2 are omitted. Also, in FIG. 4, the description of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 (see FIG. 2) driven into the game board 14 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passage gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, an obstacle 58, a starting port 25, and a blade member 48 are provided. Game members such as the start port 44, the shutter 40, the big winning port 39, and the general winning ports 56a, 56b, 56c, and 56d are provided on the game board 14. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration units 53 such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 14.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14, moves to the upper part of the game board 14, passes through the electric decoration unit 53, and has the plurality of obstacle nails (see FIG. (Not shown), due to a collision with the obstacles 55, 57, 58, etc. provided on the game board 14, it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  In addition, a winning opening 24 is formed at the left end of the obstacle 55. When a game ball wins the winning opening 24, the game ball moves behind the game board 14 via the first warp path 47 and further along the rail-shaped second warp path 49 and is guided behind the obstacle 57. It is burned. The game ball guided behind the obstacle 57 is discharged to the front side of the game board 14 through a discharge port (not shown) surrounded by the obstacle 57 and flows down to the game board 14.

  Furthermore, the start port 44 is provided on the right side of the obstacle 55. The starting port 44 is provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 on both the left and right sides.

  When a game ball wins at the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 (which is one of the predetermined special symbol variable display start conditions), the special symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is started. The Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 during the variation display of the special symbol, the game ball to the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 until the special symbol under the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the special symbol variation display based on the winning of is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 12) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passing of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the start port 44 are changed from the closed state to the open state, It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 48 varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 54a and 54b is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33 and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 12) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 12). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state). It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. This round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. The first round game is called the first round and the second round is called the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 that is driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is again operated on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V-count sensor 102. Driven to the open state. In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game.

  The number of rounds from the first round game to the last round game (the maximum number of continued rounds) when the special game is being executed is the number that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33. It depends on the design. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “3”, the maximum continuation round number is “2”, and the number that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 When the symbol is “7”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is “15”. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to “2” rounds or “15” rounds. For example, the maximum continuous round number is selected from “1” round to “15” round by lottery by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 12)). It may be.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 25, 44, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the large winning opening 39, it is set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. A certain number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 (see FIG. 1) or the lower plate 22.

  On the other hand, on the game board 14, that is, in the game area 15 of the game board 14, round number indicators 51a to 51o are provided in an annular shape centering around the center of the game board 14, but in FIG. Is omitted. The round number indicators 51a to 51o will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing round number indicators 51a to 51o provided in the game board 14, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the round number indicator 51a among the round number indicators 51a to 51o. In addition, in this embodiment, since each structure and function of round number display 51a-51o are the same, in FIG. 6, description of round number display 51a is represented on behalf of round number display 51a-51o. Do.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the round number indicators 51 a to 51 o are scattered in a ring shape in the game area 15 of the game board 14 around the center of the game board 14. In the present embodiment, the respective round number indicators 51a to 51o are indicated by dotted lines.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the round number display 51a includes a transparent acrylic plate 52a that is a protective cover, and a liquid crystal display device 59a that includes a transparent liquid crystal display device between the transparent acrylic plate 52a and the game board 14. And are stacked. That is, the round number display 51 a (round number displays 51 a to 51 o) is arranged in front of the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, above and below the liquid crystal display device 59a, a liquid crystal backlight 61a serving as an illumination device as a backlight of the liquid crystal display device 59a is provided. In principle, the liquid crystal backlight 61a is controlled to be lit when power is supplied to the liquid crystal display device 59a. The liquid crystal backlight 61a is mainly a cold cathode tube, but is not limited thereto.

  The round number indicators 51a to 51o can display a highly transmissive image in the display area. That is, the round number displays 51a to 51o can be said to be transparent display means whose back can be visually recognized. Therefore, when a highly transmissive image is displayed in the display areas of the round number indicators 51a to 51o, the display device on which the highly transmissive image is displayed is seen through and is behind (on the back side). The image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 can be made visible to the player.

  Further, each of the round number indicators 51a to 51o can transmit a game area 15 of the game board 14 and display a number (image) of at least one digit in the game area 15. In the present embodiment, the number images displayed on the round number displays 51a to 51o are unique to the respective round number displays 51a to 51o. For example, the round number display 51a displays “15” and the round number display. The display 51b displays “14”, the round number display 51c displays “13”, and the round number display 51o displays “1”.

  In the present embodiment, the number image displayed on any one of the round number indicators 51a to 51o is the last round game in the case where the special game is being executed and the current round game is continued to the maximum after that. The number of remaining rounds (hereinafter referred to as “the number of remaining rounds”. The remaining number of rounds is counted including the current round game, so the number of remaining rounds in the first round is the same as the maximum number of consecutive rounds. .) That is, any one of the round number displays 51a to 51o displays the number image in the clockwise order, thereby displaying the remaining number of rounds. That is, during the execution of the special game, the round number indicators 51a to 51o display the remaining number of rounds. Therefore, the number of remaining rounds is counted down by displaying / not displaying the number images unique to each round number display clockwise by the respective round number displays 51a to 51o. The round number indicators 51a to 51o correspond to an example of a plurality of round number display means.

  In the present embodiment, the remaining number of rounds is displayed by the round number indicators 51a to 51o. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the round game currently being executed by the round number indicators 51a to 51o is the number of rounds. “The number of rounds” may be displayed. When the round number indicators 51a to 51o display the remaining number of rounds, any one of the round number indicators 51a to 51o displays the number image in order in the clockwise direction. When the “round number” indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is displayed is displayed so that the number is gradually counted down, one of the round number indicators 51a to 51o One round number indicator displays the number images in order counterclockwise, so that the “round number” indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is is gradually counted up. Is displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the remaining number of rounds is displayed by the round number indicators 51a to 51o. However, if the number of rounds indicates the progress status of the special game, the round number indicators 51a to 51o. The displayed “round number” may be anything, for example, what is displayed by the round number indicators 51a to 51o indicates how many rounds the currently executed round game is. It may be “number of rounds”.

  In the present embodiment, the number images displayed on the round number displays 51a to 51o are unique to the round number displays 51a to 51o, respectively, and the round number display 51a indicates “15”. 51b displays “14”, the round number display 51c displays “13”, and the round number display 51o displays “1”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the round number display 51a “1”, the round number display 51b may display “2”, the round number display 51c may display “3”, and the round number display 51o may display “15”.

  In the present embodiment, the round number indicators 51a to 51o display the remaining number of rounds as a numerical image. However, the number of round images is not limited thereto. For example, the number of remaining rounds may be displayed.

[Description of display screen]
Next, the display of the round number displays 51a to 51o in the case where a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the display area 32a centering on the peripheral area of the round number displays 51a to 51o. The relationship between the display and the display of the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, when a specific numeric symbol, for example, “7” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, the gaming state is shifted from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state. Then, as shown in FIG. 7, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the combination of the identification information for presentation is in a specific display mode, for example, in a state where all “7” are arranged in each of the three symbol rows. The display is stopped in a manner. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, the round number indicators 51a to 51o display images with high transparency at this time, so that images displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (in the present embodiment). The character image 36a) is visible through the round number display 51k.

  On the other hand, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the numerical images start to be displayed on the round number indicators 51a to 51o almost simultaneously with the combination of the identification information for presentation being stopped and displayed in a specific display mode. . That is, the number images are repeatedly displayed / hidden on the round number displays 51a to 51o. Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 centering around the round number indicators 51a to 51o, there is an effect image in which the maximum number of continuous rounds = the number of remaining rounds is determined by lottery (pseudo lottery). Is displayed. The result of the pseudo lottery is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 almost at the same time that the numerical image is stopped and displayed after the lapse of a predetermined period (for example, after 1 or 2 seconds) from the start of the variable display. Is displayed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, after the number image is displayed on any one of the round number displays 51 a to 51 o, the displayed number image is hidden, The display / non-display of the numerical image is repeated in other round number displays. Then, while repeating this clockwise, a character image 98 and a character image 36 a such as “start roulette!” And “start roulette!” Are displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Then, one or two seconds after the display / non-display of the numerical image is started, a numerical image indicating the maximum number of continuous rounds is displayed on any one of the round number indicators.

  In this manner, as if the maximum number of consecutive rounds is determined by lottery, the round number display 51a to 51o repeats display / non-display of the numerical image and displays the effect image related to the lottery on the liquid crystal display device. By displaying in the 32 display areas 32a, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation and improve the interest.

  And after the number image which shows the maximum continuation round number is stopped and displayed in any of round number display 51a-51o, it will start a special game, but as shown in FIG. 9, in round number display 51a, Subsequently, a numeric image indicating the maximum number of continuous rounds is displayed. In the present embodiment, a number image “15” indicating that the maximum number of consecutive rounds (number of remaining rounds) of the current special game is “15” is displayed on the round number display 51a.

  On the other hand, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the round number display 51a is displayed in a light color, and a character image 98 of “first round start !! (remaining 14 rounds)” and “clock of the clock” are displayed. An image 99 imagining a “needle”, and an effect image such as a character image 36 a and a background image are displayed. As described above, the remaining number of rounds is “15” by the round number display 51a and the liquid crystal display device 32, and there are “14” rounds that can be continued in the future except the current round game. It is clearly displayed that the round game is the “first” round.

  Next, if it is continued to the “2” round of the next round game without so-called puncturing, the number of rounds is displayed before the “2” round starts after the “1” round ends. The numerical image displayed on the device 51a starts blinking. Then, the number image “15” indicating that the remaining number of rounds is “15” is not displayed on the round number display 51a, and the number image “14” indicating that the remaining number of rounds is “14” is displayed. It is displayed on the round number display 51b. At this time, also in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the display is changed so that the image 99 directed to the round number display 51a is directed to the round number display 51b.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the “2” round is started, but the number image “14” indicating that the remaining number of rounds is “14” is continuously displayed on the round number display 51b. Yes.

  Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a light color display is performed around the round number display 51b, and a character image 98 of “second round start !! (remaining 13 rounds)”, an image 99, An effect image such as a character image 36a or a background image is displayed. As described above, the round number display 51b and the liquid crystal display device 32 have a remaining round number of “14”, and there are “13” rounds that can be continued in the future except the current round game. It is clearly displayed that the round game is the “second” round.

  Thus, by providing the round number indicators 51a to 51o separately from the liquid crystal display device 32, the remaining number of rounds is displayed on any of the round number indicators 51a to 51o during the execution of the special game. The number of rounds can be easily displayed to the player. In addition, since the number of rounds indicator that displays the number of remaining rounds is changed according to the number of round games that have been digested, it is possible to visually recognize the position of the number of rounds indicator that displays the number of remaining rounds. It is possible to easily check the digestion status of the round game and the like for the player and the game hall manager. Thereby, the player knows the progress status of the special game, and the game hall manager can easily manage, for example, processing of the game balls to be paid out.

  In particular, the round number indicators 51a to 51o display different numerical images one by one, and each time a round game progresses, the numerical images are displayed in a certain direction (clockwise in this embodiment). The number of rounds indicator to display changes. Furthermore, an image 99 related to the remaining number of rounds is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Therefore, the game hall manager can quickly recognize the progress of the special game by simply looking at the game board, and management of the game ball payout process becomes easy.

  Further, round number indicators 51a to 51o are arranged in front of the liquid crystal display device 32. In the liquid crystal display device 32, effect images such as an image 99 and a character image 98 related to the round number are displayed. Since it is displayed in the rear area of 51o and its peripheral area, the number of displayed rounds can be more emphasized and displayed more easily.

  Also, when the round game with the maximum number of consecutive rounds is finished or when the special game is finished by so-called puncture, the big hit gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state. Thereafter, when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied, special symbol variation display is started on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for the effect is varied in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Display starts. Then, after a predetermined time elapses, the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and almost simultaneously with this, as shown in FIG. At this time, since the round number display 51k displays a highly transmissive image, the image displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is visible through the round number display 51k. .

  In this way, when images with high transparency are displayed on the round number displays 51a to 51o, the images displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 provided behind are blocked by the round number displays 51a to 51o. Instead, it becomes visible through the round number indicators 51a to 51o. Therefore, as described above, in the round number indicators 51a to 51o, the number image of the round number is not displayed during the execution of the normal game in which the round game is not performed (displaying a highly transparent image), It is possible to increase the area where the display of the effect can be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, and it is possible to make the player more entertaining the effect display.

  In particular, when the round number indicators 51a to 51o capable of displaying a highly transmissive image are used, a non-transmissive 7-segment LED or a liquid crystal display incapable of displaying a highly transmissive image. It is possible to display an image with a larger area than when a display device such as a device is employed, and it is possible to make the player more enjoyable to display effects.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 including a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the liquid crystal display device 32 displays the special symbol and the normal symbol. You may comprise so that a fluctuation display may be carried out. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the fluctuation display means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the fluctuation display means.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66, main ROM (read only memory) 68, and main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

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

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time, and a lamp decoration pattern (LED lighting pattern) of the lamp 74 described later are also stored.

  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.

  In the main RAM 70, a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a grand prize opening number counter, a grand prize A command is supplied to the winning control counter, the round number display counter, the waiting time timer, the large winning opening opening time timer, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol, and the sub-control circuit 200 described later. Data, variables, etc. are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a change pattern (for identification information) for effect. 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.

  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 for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened in the big hit gaming state (so-called round number). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big winning prize during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is reserved for the start of the special symbol game when the game ball is won at the start ports 25 and 44, but the variation display of the special symbol cannot be executed. It shows the number of times the special symbol game is held. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is to hold the start of the normal symbol game when the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed. It shows the number of times the normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51.

  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.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage The ball sensors 114 and 115, the start winning ball sensors 116 and 117, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big prize opening solenoid 120, the seesaw solenoid 122, and the backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

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

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided at the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively.

  The start winning ball sensors 116 and 117 are provided at the start ports 25 and 44, respectively. The start winning ball sensors 116 and 117 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 25 or 44.

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

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to tilt the seesaw. change. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

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

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

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 for controlling the lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol display device 33 (7-segment LED 41), and the normal symbol display device 35. (Display lamp).

  Furthermore, a display control circuit 78 for controlling the liquid crystal display devices 59a to 59o in the round number displays 51a to 51o is connected to the main control circuit 60. The display control circuit 78 includes a round number display. 51a to 51o (liquid crystal display devices 59a to 59o) are connected. The display control circuit 78 supplies display control signals to the liquid crystal display devices 59a to 59o. The display control circuit 78 corresponds to an example of a round number display control unit.

  On the other hand, 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 the lamp 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, and the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

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

  The sub control circuit 200 controls the sound generated from the sub CPU 206, the program ROM 208 as the storage means, the work RAM 210, the display control circuit 250 as an effect display control circuit for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and the speaker 46. The voice control circuit 230 performs the control and the lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 132. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

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

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

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of special game effect patterns. This special game effect pattern relates to the progress of effect display executed in connection with the round game in the special game.

  In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the 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.

  A display control circuit 250 as an effect display control means includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 for storing various image data, a D / A converter 218 for converting image data as an image signal, a power source It is composed of an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when it is turned on.

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

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

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

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, effect image data, and the like from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206 and displays them on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be generated is generated. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

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

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

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

[Game machine operation]
The processes executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 are shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 and FIGS. 17 to 18 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 15) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 13, 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. 15, a special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33 and the identification information for presentation 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. 14, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S42). And the input detection process which detects the winning or passage of game balls, such as the start openings 25 and 44, is performed (step S43). A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. 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 demonstration display command, a stop design designation command for effect indicating the type of identification information for stop displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column, a variation for effect A variation pattern designation command indicating a pattern is 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 perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies the payout / launch control circuit 126 with a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning ports. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is restored 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. 13 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 15, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, 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.

  Note that in steps S72 to S81, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether 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 special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 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 value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S46 of FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A special game that may be repeated is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76. The main CPU 66 that executes the process of step S75 is an example of a special game execution unit that executes a special game.

  In step S76, a round number display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects one round number display pattern from a plurality of types of round number display patterns stored in the main ROM 68 based on the numbers assigned to the round number display counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. And the selected round number display pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the round number display pattern stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is displayed as one of the round number indicators 51a to 51o by the process of step S46 in FIG. It is transmitted to the display control circuit 78 as a signal for controlling (round number display control signal). When receiving the round number display control signal, the display control circuit 78 performs display control of any one of the round number displays 51a to 51o based on the round number display control signal. That is, the round number display control signal includes data for selecting any one of the round number displays 51a to 51o (for example, the round number display 51b) and the selected round number display. The display control circuit 78 causes the selected round number display to display the image based on the data. Specifically, when the first “1” round is digested to move to the “2” round, the number image “15” displayed on the round number display 51a in the “1” round is blinking. After that, it is not displayed and the number image “14” is displayed on the round number display 51b (see FIGS. 9 and 10). The display control circuit 78 is an example of a round number display control means for changing a round number display for displaying the remaining number of rounds according to the number of times the round game has been consumed during execution of the special game. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “ Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, 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 39 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 S79 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 S79.

  In step S79, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the supervised ball residual ball monitoring, and the game ball is placed in a specific area in the special payout port 39 when the supervised mouth residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. The special prize opening number counter is “2” (when the specific number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “3”) or “15” (special symbol display) In step 33, it is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the specific number symbol stopped and displayed is “7” or more (the last round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. 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 S80.

  In step S80, jackpot end interval processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state 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 to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S81.

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 updates the memory (starting storage information) indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol so as to decrease by “1”. To do. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the case of not being the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. When the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, set “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area (puncture) until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game is also a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do. In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. Transfer.

  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 big hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. 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 determines that it is not 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 number value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value, Data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  When it is determined in step S107 that the game is a big hit by the process in step S106, the main CPU 66 uses a plurality of types of rounds stored in the main ROM 68 based on data indicating special symbols stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. One round number display pattern is selected from the number display patterns, and the selected round number display pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the round number display pattern stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is used for display control of the liquid crystal display devices 59a to 59o of the round number indicators 51a to 51o by the process of step S46 in FIG. Is transmitted to the display control circuit 78 as a signal (round number display control signal).

  When the display control circuit 78 receives the round number display control signal, the display control circuit 78 performs display control of the round number displays 51a to 51o based on the round number display control signal. Through the above processing, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the round number indicators 51a to 51o have a certain direction (this embodiment) every time one round game progresses when the current round game ends. In (clockwise), the number of rounds indicator that displays the number image changes, and an image 99 related to the number of remaining rounds is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In this way, since the number of rounds indicator that displays the number of remaining rounds is changed according to the number of round games that have been digested, by visually grasping the position of the number of rounds indicator that displays the number of remaining rounds It is possible to easily check the digestion status of the round game and the like for the player, the game hall manager, and the like. Thereby, the player knows the progress status of the special game, and the game hall manager can easily manage, for example, processing of the game balls to be paid out.

  In particular, the round number indicators 51a to 51o display different numerical images one by one, and each time a round game progresses, the numerical images are displayed in a certain direction (clockwise in this embodiment). The number of rounds indicator to display changes. Furthermore, an image 99 related to the remaining number of rounds is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Therefore, for the game hall manager, it is possible to quickly recognize the progress of the special game simply by looking at the game board 14, and the game ball payout process can be easily managed.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining a symbol out of the random symbol counter for determining a symbol out of symbol, and based on the random number value for determining a symbol out of symbol, the special symbol display unit 33 stops and displays the special symbol. The data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  Next, in step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this processing, 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 for production based on the special symbol determined in steps S107 and S108. Specifically, the variation pattern distribution table is selected so that the special symbol determined in step S107 and step S108 becomes a variation pattern in which the presentation display time becomes longer in the order of the special symbol for loss and the special symbol for jackpot. Is done. Then, the main CPU 66 determines an effect variation pattern based on the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S109, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this manner 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 processing of step S47 in FIG. Is done. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 transmits data for displaying the effect pattern to the display control circuit 250 based on the effect pattern set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in accordance with the received variation pattern designation command. . The display control circuit 250 controls the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data for displaying the effect pattern. Thus, the display control circuit 250 is an example of an effect display control unit that performs display control of an effect image in the effect display unit.

  In step S109, based on the data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the processing in step S107 and step S108, the main CPU 66 determines from the plurality of types of LED lighting patterns stored in the main ROM 68. One LED lighting pattern is selected, and the selected LED lighting pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the LED lighting pattern stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is used as a signal (special symbol drive control signal) for driving and controlling the special symbol display 33 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Are transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the special symbol drive control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the special symbol display device 33 based on the special symbol drive control signal. As a result of the above processing, the special symbol display 33 displays the special symbol in a variable manner, and the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in a waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S109 from the table, and stores a value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. And the process which clears the memory area where the random number for jackpot determination used for the present fluctuation display etc. was memorized is performed (Step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The subroutine executed in step S74 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management (step S131), and whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. A determination is made (step S132). In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S133. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management, or if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 Exit the subroutine.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it has been determined that it is a big hit by the process of step S106 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S134, and if it does not make a big hit, it moves the process to step S136. That is, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state when a specific condition is established, such as being determined to be a big hit. Will do. The specific condition is that the result of the special symbol variation display is a specific numeric symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be adopted.

  On the other hand, in step S134, a process of setting a value (03) indicating jackpot start interval management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag. And the process which sets the time corresponding to a big hit start interval to a waiting time timer is performed (step S135). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a predetermined time until the big hit gaming state is started. Then, the main CPU 66 stores the read value indicating the waiting time in the waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to the process in step S137.

  In step S136, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S137, a special game display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special game effect variation pattern that is a variation pattern of the effect image displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 during execution of the special game. Then, data indicating the determined special game effect variation pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  The data indicating the special game effect variation pattern displayed during execution of the special game stored in this manner is obtained 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. Is provided as a special winning opening release notification command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 causes the liquid crystal display device 32 to perform effect display in response to the received special winning opening release notification command.

  Specifically, when the special symbol for the jackpot determined in step S107 is “3” of the number symbol, a special effect during a special game executed in a plurality of “special games whose maximum continuation round number is“ 2 ”. One special game effect variation pattern is selected from the “variation pattern” by lottery, and data indicating the selected special game effect variation pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. On the other hand, when the special symbol for the jackpot determined in step S107 is “7” as the number symbol, a plurality of “effect variation patterns during special game executed in special game whose maximum continuation round number is“ 15 ”round” Then, one special game effect variation pattern is selected by lottery, and data indicating the selected special game effect variation pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

[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 the following effects.

  For example, when the sub CPU 206 receives a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command, and sets the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the effect pattern to the display control circuit 250 based on the effect pattern set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 performs various types of effect identification information data indicating effect identification information, background image data, effect image data, and the like based on data for displaying the effect pattern from the sub CPU 206. The image data is read from the image data ROM 216, superimposed, and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As a result of this processing, the effect identification information is variably displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and after a predetermined time, the effect identification information is stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  When the sub CPU 206 receives the special winning opening release notification command, the sub CPU 206 selects a special game effect pattern and sets the selected special game effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the special game effect pattern to the display control circuit 250 based on the special game effect pattern set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 displays image data for displaying the effect image based on the data for displaying the special game effect pattern from the sub CPU 206, particularly rounds as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. The image data for displaying effect images related to the remaining number of rounds displayed on the number indicators 51a to 51o and the number of rounds of the currently executed round game is read from the image data ROM 216 and superimposed, and the liquid crystal display device It is displayed on 32 display areas 32a.

  In this way, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the effect images such as the image 99 and the character image 98 related to the number of rounds are displayed in the back area of the round number indicators 51a to 51o and the peripheral area thereof, so that they are displayed. The number of rounds that are present can be emphasized and displayed more clearly.

  In addition, the sub control circuit 200 that has received a signal indicating the end of the special game from the main control circuit 60 transmits the display as shown in FIG. 11 in the display areas of the liquid crystal display devices 59a to 59o of the round number displays 51a to 51o. The display control circuit 78 is controlled so as to display a highly reliable image.

  In this way, when images with high transparency are displayed on the round number displays 51a to 51o, the images displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 provided behind are blocked by the round number displays 51a to 51o. Instead, it becomes visible through the round number indicators 51a to 51o. Accordingly, in the round number display devices 51a to 51o, the number image of the round number is not displayed during the execution of the normal game in which no round game is performed (a highly transparent image is displayed). It is possible to increase the area in which the effect can be displayed, and to make the player more enjoyable to display the effect.

  The main control circuit 60 such as the main CPU 66 that executes the process of step S74 corresponds to an example of a special game execution unit. Further, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 that executes the processes of step S105 and step S133 corresponds to an example of a round number lottery means. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 that displays the effect image during execution of the special game corresponds to an example of the effect display means. The sub CPU 206 corresponds to an example of an effect display control unit.

[Composition of game board]
In the above-described embodiment, the entire game board 14 is configured by a member having transparency. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used. Moreover, all the game boards may be comprised from the member which does not have permeability | transmittance. An example of a specific configuration of the game board will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 19, a plurality of obstacle nails are omitted for easy understanding.

  For example, a part of the game board may be configured with a member that does not have permeability. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19A, a game board 314 is formed by combining a member 314a having permeability and a member 314b (for example, wood) having no flat permeability. May be. Of course, as shown in FIG. 19 (A), not only the member 314a having transparency and the member 314b having no permeability are simply combined, but also as shown in FIG. 19 (B), It is good also as a structure which couple | bonds the member 315a which has transparency so that it may surround with the member 315b which does not have permeability.

  For example, you may comprise so that the process which shields a part of game board which has permeability | transmittance may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 19C, a part 316b of the game board 316 having transparency may be painted with a color having light shielding properties. As a result, as shown by reference numeral 316a, it is possible to configure a game board 316 that is partially transparent. Of course, instead of coating, a blasting process or a light scattering process for forming a fine rough surface by sandpaper may be performed to make it appear as if visible light is scattered and light is emitted.

  That is, the game board should just be comprised from the member in which at least one part is permeable. In other words, if the display area 32a located at the rear of all or part of the game area 15 is configured so that an image can be viewed from the front through the vicinity of all or part of the game area 15. Good.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the game board 14 having transparency in part or in whole is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a game having no transparency A board may be used.

[Configuration of display device]
A configuration using a gaming board that does not have transparency will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the door 311 is provided with a display device 332, and various effect images are displayed. The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351 for detecting a coordinate position touched by a player, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355 as protective covers, and a transparent liquid crystal display device between the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355. And a liquid crystal display device 354 to be stacked. The display device 332 (liquid crystal display device 354) can display a highly transmissive image in the display area. The liquid crystal display device 354 not only displays a highly transmissive image in the display area, but also performs a variation display of identification information, a variation display of normal symbols, a presentation effect image, a collision image, and the like. .

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

  A obstacle nail 313 is driven into the game board 314. A game area 315 is provided between the game board 314 and the door 311, and a game ball 317 launched into the game area 315 can roll.

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

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

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 354 is disposed in front of the game board 314 so that the display area and the whole or part of the game area 315 in the game board 314 overlap with each other, and an image with high transparency is displayed on the display area. Since display is possible, the image is displayed so as to be visible from the front through the vicinity of all or part of the game area 315.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although it comprised so that the some control circuit of the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 as an effect control means might be provided, not only this but another structure, for example, As shown in FIG. 22, the sub control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured on a single board.

  In the present embodiment, the round number indicators 51a to 51o are provided in the game area 15 of the game board 14. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. Further, it may be provided behind the transparent member of the game board 14 and in front of the liquid crystal display device 32. The round number indicators 51a to 51o will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, in this embodiment, since each structure and function of round number display 51a-51o are the same, in FIG. 23, description of round number display 51a is represented on behalf of round number display 51a-51o. Do.

  As shown in FIG. 23, a round number display 51a is provided on the back (rear) of the game board 14. In the round number display 51a, a transparent acrylic plate 452a that is a protective cover, and a liquid crystal display device 459a including a transparent liquid crystal display device are stacked between the game board 14 and the transparent acrylic plate 452a. Further, above and below the liquid crystal display device 459a, a liquid crystal backlight 461a serving as an illumination device as a backlight of the liquid crystal display device 459a is provided. In principle, the liquid crystal backlight 461a is controlled to be turned on when power is supplied to the liquid crystal display device 459a. The liquid crystal backlight 461a is mainly a cold cathode tube, but is not limited thereto.

  The liquid crystal display device 459a can display an image with high transparency in the display region. When a highly transmissive image is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 459a, the round number display 51a is seen through, so the liquid crystal display device 32 on the rear side (back side) of the round number display 51a. The image displayed on the screen can be made visible to the player.

  When the round number display 51a is provided in front of the game board 14, the size of the round number display 51a is limited in relation to other members of the game board 14. However, since the round number display 51a is provided not behind the game board 14 but behind the game board 14, the size of the round number display 51a is not limited, and the display area of the effect image of the round number display 51a Can be greatly increased. In this case, it is possible to increase the area for planting the obstacle nail 13 (see FIG. 2) in the game area 15 of the game board 14, so that the rolling of the game ball can be made more complicated. As described above, it is possible to make the player more enjoyable by expanding the display area of the effect image of the round number display 51a and making the rolling of the game ball more complicated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the round number indicators 51a to 51o are provided in a plurality of locations around the center of the game board 14 in a ring shape, but are not limited thereto. For example, as long as it is on the game board 14, it may be provided in a shape such as a substantially rectangular shape or a rhombus shape around the center of the game board 14. Moreover, it may not be a regular shape like a substantially rectangular shape or a rhombus shape, and may be provided in an irregular shape. Furthermore, it may not be provided around the center of the game board 14. Further, the round number indicators 51a to 51o may be provided on the game board 14 regardless of the game area 15 or the game area outer area 16 and provided at a position that can be visually recognized by the player.

  In the present embodiment, the number of remaining rounds is displayed by displaying any one of the round number displays 51a to 51o. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The number of remaining rounds may be displayed by displaying at least one round number indicator 51o.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display devices 59a to 59o are employed as the display devices of the round number indicators 51a to 51o. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. Or a cathode ray tube including a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), a segment LED, a dot LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), a plasma, or the like.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine is given as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention may be applied to a pachislot gaming machine or a game machine.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention mainly displays special game execution means for executing a special game in which a single round game provided with a predetermined advantageous game state is repeated a plurality of times, and an effect image is displayed during execution of the special game. A number of times that the round game has been digested during execution of the special game, and a plurality of round number display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the special game. And a round number display control means for changing the round number display means for displaying the number of rounds according to the special game executing means, the effect display means, and a plurality of round number displays. Specific configurations of the means, the round number display control means, the game board, and the like can be appropriately changed.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of 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. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the game board comprised in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention, a round number display, and a liquid crystal display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the door and game board which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the game board comprised in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention, a round number display, and a liquid crystal display device.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Main body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 25 Start opening 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display area 33 Special symbol display 36a Character image 35 Normal symbol display 39 Grand prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Start Port 51a to 51o Round Number Display 60 Main Control Circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
76 Lamp control circuit 78 Display control circuit 98 Character image 116, 117 Start winning ball sensor 120 Large winning opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
212 Image data processor 216 Image data ROM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (3)

Special game execution means for executing a special game in which a round game provided with a predetermined advantageous game state is repeated a plurality of times;
A game machine comprising an effect display means for displaying an effect image during execution of the special game,
A plurality of round number display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the special game;
A game machine comprising: a round number display control means for changing the round number display means for displaying the number of rounds according to the number of times the round game is consumed during execution of the special game. A game board comprising at least a part having permeability is provided,
The effect display means is disposed behind a transparent member of the game board,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of round number display means are arranged in front of the effect display means. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the round number display means is a transparent display means whose back is visible.

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