JP2006149607A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of displaying the number of rounds so as to be easily recognized and enabling a player to enjoy a performance image. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a round number display device 51 for displaying the remaining number of the rounds during the execution of a special game and a liquid crystal display device 32 for displaying a performance image on a display area 32a during the execution of the special game. The round number display device 51 displays a numeral pattern "15" indicating that the maximum number of continuous rounds is "15" rounds. In the main display area 32b of the liquid crystal display device 32, the performance images such as an image 95 indicating one kind of fireworks, a letter image 98a, a character image 36a and a background image are displayed as the images corresponding to the advancing conditions of the special game. Further, in the sub display area 32c of the liquid crystal display device 32, a letter image 98b is displayed as the performance image relating to the remaining number of the rounds displayed at the round number display device 51. <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. In the special game, there is a pachinko machine in which the number of rounds indicating how many round games are currently being performed and a character that moves around the number of rounds is displayed (for example, see 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 when the display is only displayed when the big prize opening is closed. In order to entertain a player, it is desired that a presentation image during execution of a special game is provided with a complex and varied variety. However, in such a situation, when a variety of images are displayed on a single display means and when the number of rounds is limited, the number of rounds displayed is recognized. Hateful.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that displays the number of rounds in an easy-to-understand manner and that can make a player more enjoyable with a performance image.

  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 a single round game providing a predetermined advantageous game state is repeated a plurality of times, a game area on the front side, and a game area outer area that is an area other than the game area Each of the gaming area and the outer area of the gaming area is disposed at least partially behind the permeable member of the gaming board and the effect image is displayed during the execution of the special game. A game machine comprising an effect display means for displaying, a round number display means provided in front of the effect display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the special game, and an effect image in the effect display means Effect display control means for performing display control of the display, wherein the effect display control means is an effect related to the number of rounds displayed on the round number display means in the outer area of the game area. While performing display control of an image, in the game area, game machine and performs display control of the effect image corresponding to the special game.

  According to the invention of (1), the number of rounds is displayed by the effect display means while the number of rounds is displayed by the round number display means, while the effect image related to the number of rounds is displayed in the outer area of the game area during execution of the special game. Can be displayed accurately and clearly. In particular, since the round number display means is provided in front of the effect display means, for example, the round number display means is provided outside the game area, and the effect image of the effect display means is provided in the back area of the round number display means and its surrounding area. By displaying the above, it is possible to display the number of rounds more accurately and easily.

  Also, in the effect display means, by dividing the display of the effect image related to the number of rounds and the display of the effect image according to the special game, it is possible for the player, the players around it, and the game hall manager. The number of rounds can be made easier to understand, and the above-mentioned effect images are clearly divided and displayed in an easy-to-understand manner, so that the effect image related to the number of rounds and the effect image corresponding to the special game are displayed to the player. It becomes possible to entertain more.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the effect display control unit may respond to the normal game over the game area and the outside of the game area during execution of the normal game up to the special game. A game machine characterized by performing display control of a production image.

  According to the invention of (2), during the execution of the normal game, the special game is not executed, and there is no need to display the effect image related to the number of rounds. By displaying the effect image according to the normal game in the display area, when the game is shifted from the normal game to the special game, the effect image according to the normal game is changed to the effect image related to the number of rounds outside the game area. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect image related to the number of rounds outside the game area during the execution of the special game, and to make the effect image related to the number of rounds more enjoyable for the player. It is possible.

  According to the present invention, since the number of rounds is displayed by the round number display means, while the effect image is displayed by the effect display means during execution of the special game, the number of rounds can be displayed accurately and easily.

  Also, in the effect display means, by dividing the display of the effect image related to the number of rounds and the display of the effect image according to the special game, it is possible for the player, the players around it, and the game hall manager. It becomes possible to make the number of rounds easier to understand, and it is possible to make the player more entertaining the effect image related to the number of rounds and the effect image according to the special game.

  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 as an effect display means.

  The game board 14 is entirely made of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability, a permeable member) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. Further, the game board 14 has, on the front side thereof, a game area 15 that is an area in which the launched game ball can roll and a game area outer area 16 that is an area other than the game area. The game area 15 is surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 described later). In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are implanted in the game area 15 of the game board 14. Further, the game area outer area 16 is provided with a round number display 51 as a round number display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the special game. The round number display 51 will be described later.

  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. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 can display an effect image. 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 32 a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least a part of the area including the game area 15 and the game area outer area 16 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, as will be described later, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after the transition from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state, an effect image for presentation is displayed during execution of the special game.

  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. As will be described later, the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32 has a main display area 32b and a sub display area 32c.

  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 numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed, a big hit gaming state (a specific gaming state) which is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state ) Will change the gaming 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.

  Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d display the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 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 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 that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 described above 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 is also pleased 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. In FIG. 4, the description of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 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, 56d are provided in the game area 15 of the game board 14. Further, a round number display 51 is provided in the outer area 16 of the game board 14 (in the present embodiment, the upper right of 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 the plurality of obstacle nails 13 ( 2), due to the 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. On both the left and right sides of the start port 44, blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 are provided.

  When a game ball wins the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 described above, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is started. 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 of game balls (for example, 10 pieces) passing through these areas, 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. In addition, a game up to a special game is called a normal game. The special winning opening 39 and the shutter 40 that open and close during execution of the special game correspond to an example of a specific winning means.

  In addition, during the execution of the special game, the number of rounds from the first round game to the last round game when the round game is continued (the maximum number of continuous rounds) is a 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.

  The display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 has a main display area 32b and a sub display area 32c. The main display area 32 b is a display area corresponding to the game area 15 of the game board 14. That is, when viewed from the player, the main display area 32 b substantially coincides with the game area 15 of the game board 14. The image displayed in the main display area 32 b of the liquid crystal display device 32 is displayed over the game area 15 of the game board 14. Further, the sub display area 32 c is a display area corresponding to the game area outer area 16 of the game board 14. That is, when viewed from the player, the sub display area 32 c substantially coincides with the game area outer area 16 of the game board 14. The image displayed in the sub display area 32 c of the liquid crystal display device 32 is displayed over the game area outer area 16 of the game board 14.

  On the other hand, a round number display 51 is provided in the game area outer area 16 of the game board 14. The round number display 51 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, for convenience of explanation, only the round number display 51 and the liquid crystal display device 32 are illustrated, and the game board 14 and the guide rails 30 (30a and 30b) provided on the game board 14 are illustrated. Description of game members such as the obstacle 55 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the round number display 51 is provided on the game board 14. As described above, since the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14, the round number display 51 is provided in front of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The round number display 51 is composed of at least one (two in the case of this embodiment) 7-segment LED 52, and has at least one digit number design (two digits in the case of this embodiment). Can be displayed. In the present embodiment, the number-of-rounds display 51 displays the number of rounds from the currently played round game to the last round game when it is continued to the maximum (hereinafter referred to as “the remaining number of rounds”. The number is counted including the current round game, so the number of remaining rounds in the “1” round is the same as the maximum number of consecutive rounds). For example, when the number symbol “5” is displayed on the round number display 51 (7-segment LED 52), it indicates that the remaining number of rounds is “5”.

  That is, when the current round game is completed, the round number display unit 51 decrements the displayed number by “1” and displays the number of rounds from the next round game to the maximum number of continuous rounds. In other words, the number of remaining rounds is displayed on the round number display 51 so as to be gradually counted down, and “0” is displayed at the end of the special game. The round number display unit 51 corresponds to an example of a round number display unit.

  In the present embodiment, the round number display 51 displays the remaining number of rounds, but is not limited to this, and displays the “round number” indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is. You may do it. When the round number display 51 displays the remaining number of rounds, the remaining number of rounds is displayed so as to be gradually counted down, but “round number indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is. ”Is displayed, the“ round number ”indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is is displayed so as to be gradually counted up.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the remaining number of rounds is displayed on the round number display 51. However, if the “round number” indicating the progress of the special game is displayed, the number displayed on the round number display 51 is displayed. For example, what is displayed by the round number display 51 is the “round number” indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is. May be.

[Description of display area of round number display and liquid crystal display]
Next, the display of the round number display 51 when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the liquid crystal performed in the display region 32a having the main display region 32b and the sub display region 32c. The relationship with the display of the 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. As shown in FIG. 5, in the main display area 32 b of the liquid crystal display device 32, the combination of presentation identification information 94 has a specific display mode, for example, all “7” are arranged in each of the three symbol rows. The display is stopped in a state mode.

  In the main display area 32b of the liquid crystal display device 32, the number symbol starts to be displayed on the round number display 51 almost simultaneously with the combination of the identification information 94 for presentation being stopped and displayed in a specific display mode. . Further, an effect image in which the maximum number of continuous rounds = the number of remaining rounds is determined by lottery (pseudo lottery) is displayed in the main display area 32 b of the liquid crystal display device 32. The result of the pseudo lottery in the main display area 32b of the liquid crystal display device 32 is almost the same as the numerical symbol is stopped and displayed after a predetermined period of time (for example, after 1 or 2 seconds) from the start of the variable display. Is displayed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the number symbol 51 starts displaying the number symbol in the round number display 51 and two character images 36 a and 36 b for starting the fight are displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the numerical symbol indicating the maximum number of continuous rounds is stopped and displayed after 1, 2 seconds from the start of the variable symbol display, and in the main display area 32b of the liquid crystal display device 32, The winning or defeated character image is displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, when the maximum number of consecutive rounds (for example, “15”) advantageous to the player is displayed, an image indicating that the player-side character image 36a is the winner is displayed. Is done. Also, as shown in FIG. 8, when the maximum number of consecutive rounds (eg, “2”) that is disadvantageous to the player is displayed, an image indicating that the character image 36a on the player side is a loser is displayed. The

  In this way, as if the maximum number of consecutive rounds is determined by lottery, the round number display 51 displays the numerical symbols in a variable manner, and the effect image related to the lottery is displayed on the main display of the liquid crystal display device 32. By displaying in the area 32b, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and improve the interest. In the present embodiment, the pseudo lottery and the image indicating the result are displayed in the main display area 32b of the liquid crystal display device 32, but in the sub display area 32c or in the main display area 32b and the sub display area 32c. You may make it display over.

  Then, the number symbol indicating the maximum number of continuous rounds is stopped and displayed on the round number display 51, and after the character image of winning or losing is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the special game is started. As shown, the round number display 51 continues to display a numerical symbol indicating the maximum number of continuous rounds. In the present embodiment, a numerical symbol “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 51.

  On the other hand, in the main display area 32b of the liquid crystal display device 32, as shown in FIG. 9, as an image corresponding to the progress of the special game, an image 95 showing one type of fireworks, “Fireworks display will start! A character image 98a, a character image 36a, and an effect image such as a background image are displayed. Here, the display of the character image 98a “... the first is Star Mine!” Indicates that the round game being executed during the execution of the special game is the first “1” round. . Further, in the sub display area 32c of the liquid crystal display device 32, the number of remaining rounds displayed on the round number display 51 as an image that displays the number of rounds of the round game that can be continued in the future excluding the current round game. A character image 98b of “14 remaining shots” is displayed as an effect image related to. This indicates that the round game that can be continued in the future excluding the current round game is the “14” 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 symbol displayed on the instrument 51 starts blinking. Thereafter, the numerical symbol “15” indicating that the remaining number of rounds is “15” is changed to the numerical symbol “14” indicating that the remaining number of rounds is “14”.

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

  On the other hand, in the main display area 32b of the liquid crystal display device 32, as an image according to the progress of the special game, an image 95 showing one kind of fireworks, a character image 98a of “second shot, Niagara will go !!” An effect image such as a character image 36a and a background image is displayed. Here, as in FIG. 9, the round game that is being executed during the execution of the special game by the display of the character image 98a “second, Niagara will go!” Is the second round. Is shown. In the sub display area 32c of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 98b of “13 remaining shots” is displayed as an image for displaying the number of round games that can be continued in the future except the current round game. . This indicates that the round game that can be continued in the future excluding the current round game is the “13” round.

  As described above, the round number display 51 displays the remaining number of rounds. In the main display area 32b of the liquid crystal display device 32, an effect image reminiscent of a series of fireworks displays, for example, an image 95 showing one type of fireworks, a character image 98a, a character image 36a, and the like are displayed. From the start to the end of the special game is displayed. In other words, in the main display area 32b of the liquid crystal display device 32, an effect image corresponding to the special game is displayed. Furthermore, in the sub display area 32c of the liquid crystal display device 32, an effect image related to the remaining number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51 is displayed.

  In this way, during the execution of the special game, the remaining number of rounds is displayed on the round number display 51, while the character image 98b related to the remaining number of rounds is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. It is possible to display in an easy-to-understand manner. In particular, the round number display 51 is provided in front of the liquid crystal display device 32, and further, the round number display 51 is provided in the game area outer region 16, and remains in the back region of the round number display 51 and its peripheral region. By displaying the character image 98b related to the number of rounds, the number of remaining rounds can be displayed more accurately and easily. That is, it is possible to make the player grasp the progress of the special game.

  In the liquid crystal display device 32, the effect image related to the number of remaining rounds such as the character image 98b and the effect image corresponding to the special game such as the character image 98a and the character image 36a are respectively the sub display area 32c and the main display. The display area 32b is clearly divided and displayed. Therefore, the effect image related to the number of remaining rounds and the effect image corresponding to the special game are not displayed in a mixed state as in the conventional case, so the remaining rounds are not given to the player, the players around it, and the game hall manager. The number can be made easier to understand and, for example, an effect image related to a more complicated special game can be displayed, so that the player can more enjoy the effect image.

  Furthermore, the effect image related to the number of rounds and the effect image corresponding to the special game are displayed separately in the sub display area 32c and the main display area 32b, respectively. It is possible to enjoy any desired effect display contents of the effect image related to the game or the effect image corresponding to the special game. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Next, an effect image displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 during execution of the normal game up to the special game will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the special game is ended by finishing the round game with the maximum number of continuous rounds or by so-called puncture, the game state is changed from the big hit game state to the normal game 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 94 for the effect is displayed in the main display area 32b of the liquid crystal display device 32. The change display of is started. That is, a normal game is executed. Then, after a predetermined time elapses, the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and almost simultaneously with this, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect identification information 94 is also stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the effect image in the normal gaming state such as the character image 98c and the character image 36a shown in “Sorry!” Over the main display area 32b and the sub display area 32c, that is, An effect image corresponding to the game is displayed.

  As described above, during the execution of the normal game, the special game is not executed, and it is not necessary to display the effect image related to the remaining number of rounds on the liquid crystal display device 32. Therefore, the main display area 32b and the sub display area Over 32c, it is possible to display effect images according to the normal game such as the character image 98c and the character image 36a. That is, an effect image corresponding to the normal game is displayed in a large display area extending over the game area 15 and the game area outer area 16. Therefore, when the game is shifted from the normal game to the special game, the effect image corresponding to the normal game as shown in FIG. 10 is changed to a character image 98b as shown in FIG. This makes it possible to emphasize the effect image related to the number of rounds in the outer area 16 of the game area during the execution of the special game, and to make the player more enjoyed the effect image related to the number of rounds. Is possible.

  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.

[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 in accordance with programs 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.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a grand prize opening number counter, and a grand prize. A command is sent 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 passage 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. Is provided with an IC 72 for serial communication. 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 transmits 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 transmits 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 transmit 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 transmit 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 transmit a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 25 or 44.

  The ordinary 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 transmitted 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 transmitted from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening state 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, and in accordance with a drive signal transmitted from the main CPU 66, the seesaw is displaced 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. Connected to the payout / launch control circuit 126 are 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 transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal transmitted 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. In addition, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs control for launching the game ball by transmitting 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 rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is transmitted to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is launched. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 that controls 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 transmits 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), round number display 51 (7-segment LED 52) and the like are included.

  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 according to various commands transmitted 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, a command is transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200, and a signal cannot be transmitted 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 signals 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 transmitted 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 transmitted 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 it in the buffer, and transmits it to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal, and transmits 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 transmitting 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 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 and FIGS. 17 to 20 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 transmit 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 transmits 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 transmits to the payout / launch control circuit 126 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 holes. 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 substitutes a predetermined number (for example, “15”) into 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 a signal (round number display control signal) for controlling the display of the round number display 51 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Is transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the round number display control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the round number display 51 based on the round number display control signal. As described above, the lamp control circuit 76 is an example of a round number display control unit that controls the change display and stop display of the round number in the round number display unit. 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. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set 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 in the main RAM 70 a variable for transmitting a demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 200 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.

  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 transmitted 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, the main CPU 66 uses a plurality of types of LED lighting patterns stored in the main ROM 68 based on the data indicating the special symbols stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the processing in steps S107 and S108. One LED lighting pattern is selected from the above, 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 as the effect display means 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.

  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.

  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 transmitted as a prize winning opening 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.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 receives the special winning opening release notification command transmitted from the main control circuit 60, and executes the special game effect display processing at a predetermined timing. This special game effect display processing will be described with reference to FIG.

[Special game effect display processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not a special winning opening release notification command has been received (step S201). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the big prize opening notification command transmitted from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S202, and has not received the big prize opening notification command. If it is determined, the subroutine is terminated.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 selects one special game effect pattern from a plurality of special game effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208 based on the special winning opening release notification command. Then, the sub CPU 206 stores the selected special game effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S203). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, a data transmission process is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the special game effect pattern stored in the work RAM 210 to the display control circuit 250 at a predetermined timing. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S205.

  In step S205, an image signal transmission process is executed. In this process, the display control circuit 250 receives data for displaying the special game effect pattern, and generates image data based on the received data. Further, the display control circuit 250 converts the generated image data into an image signal, and transmits this image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32. Then, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an effect image based on the transmitted image signal. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the display control circuit 250 displays an effect image related to the remaining number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51 in the sub display area 32c, In the display area 32b, the liquid crystal display device 32 is controlled so as to display an effect image corresponding to the progress of the special game. The display control circuit 250 (including the sub control circuit 200) that executes the process of step S205 corresponds to an example of an effect display control unit.

  As described above, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the effect image related to the remaining number of rounds such as the character image 98b and the effect image corresponding to the special game such as the character image 98a and the character image 36a are respectively sub-display areas 32c. And the main display area 32b are clearly divided and displayed. Therefore, the effect image related to the number of remaining rounds and the effect image corresponding to the special game are not displayed in a mixed state as in the conventional case, so the remaining rounds are not given to the player, the players around it, and the game hall manager. It becomes possible to make the number more understandable and to make the player more entertaining the production image.

  Furthermore, the effect image related to the number of rounds and the effect image corresponding to the special game are displayed separately in the sub display area 32c and the main display area 32b, respectively. It is possible to enjoy any desired effect display contents of the effect image related to the game or the effect image corresponding to the special game. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition to the special game effect display processing, the sub control circuit 200 receives a variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes the normal game effect display processing at a predetermined timing. This normal game effect display processing will be described with reference to FIG.

[Normal effect display processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received (step S221). In this process, when the sub CPU 206 determines that the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 has been received, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S222 and determines that the variation pattern designation command has not been received. This subroutine is finished.

  In step S222, the sub CPU 206 selects one effect pattern from a plurality of effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208 based on the variation pattern designation command. Then, the sub CPU 206 stores the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S223). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S224.

  In step S224, a data transmission process is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the effect pattern stored in the work RAM 210 to the display control circuit 250 at a predetermined timing. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S225.

  In step S225, an image signal transmission process is executed. In this process, the display control circuit 250 receives data for displaying the effect pattern, and generates image data based on the received data for displaying the effect pattern. Further, the display control circuit 250 converts the generated image data into an image signal, and transmits this image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32. Then, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an effect image based on the transmitted image signal. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the display control circuit 250 controls the change display and stop display of the identification information 94 for performance in the main display area 32 b of the liquid crystal display device 32 during the execution of the normal game. At the same time, display control of the effect image in the normal game state such as the character image 98c and the character image 36a, that is, the effect image corresponding to the normal game, is performed over the main display area 32b and the sub display area 32c. The display control circuit 250 (including the sub control circuit 200) that executes the process of step S225 corresponds to an example of an effect display control unit.

  As described above, during the execution of the normal game, the effect image corresponding to the normal game is displayed in the large display area extending over the main display area 32b and the sub display area 32c, that is, the game area 15 and the game area outer area 16. Is done. Therefore, when the game state is changed from the normal game state to the big hit game state, that is, when the normal game is executed to the state where the special game is executed, the game area outer area 16 is displayed in FIG. Since the effect image corresponding to the normal game is changed to an effect image related to the remaining number of rounds, for example, the character image 98b displayed in FIGS. 9 and 10, the game area outer area 16 during execution of the special game is changed. It is possible to further enhance the effect image related to the number of rounds and to make the player more entertaining the effect image related to the number of rounds.

  The main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 that executes the processes of steps S105 and 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.

[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. An example of a specific configuration of the game board will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 21, a plurality of obstacle nails and the like are omitted for easy understanding.

  For example, a part of the game board may be configured with a member that does not have permeability. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21A, 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. 21 (A), not only the member 314a having permeability and the member 314b having no permeability are simply combined, but also as shown in FIG. 21 (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. 21C, 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, the main display area 32b located at the rear of all or part of the game area 15 is configured so that the image can be viewed from the front through the vicinity of all or part of the game area 15. That's fine. Similarly, in the sub display area 32c located behind all or part of the gaming area outer area 16, the image is displayed so as to be visible from the front through the vicinity of all or part of the gaming area outer area 16. What is necessary is just to comprise.

  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.

  As shown in FIG. 22, 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 352 is always driven at the time of power supply so that 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.

  Further, 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 transmitted from the VDP 212, converts it as image data of a predetermined magnification, and transmits 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. 24, the sub control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured on one board.

  In the present embodiment, the 7-segment LED is used as a part for displaying the round number display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a liquid crystal display panel, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) ) Including a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the round number display 51 is provided in the game area outer region 16 of the game board 14, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the round number display 51 is a liquid crystal display device 32 that is an effect display means. As long as it is provided in front of this, it may be provided in any place.

  In the present embodiment, the effect image related to the remaining number of rounds is displayed in the sub display area 32c of the liquid crystal display device 32, and the effect image corresponding to the special game is displayed in the main display area 32b of the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect image related to the number of remaining rounds is displayed in the main display area 32b of the liquid crystal display device 32, and an effect image corresponding to the special game is displayed in the sub display area 32c of the liquid crystal display device 32. You may make it do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during execution of the normal game (normal game state), when the effect identification information 94 is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 11, the main display area 32b and the sub display area 32c are displayed. An effect image corresponding to the normal game is displayed over the entire game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if a normal game is being executed, a demonstration screen (demo image) displayed by the process of step S103 in FIG. May be displayed over the main display area 32b and the sub display area 32c.

  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 includes 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, a game area on the front side, and a game area other than the game area. A gaming area outside area that is an area, and each of the gaming area and the gaming area outside area is disposed at least partially behind a permeable member of the gaming board and the permeable member of the gaming board, A game machine having an effect display means for displaying an effect image during execution, provided in front of the effect display means, and a round number display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the special game; Effect display control means for controlling display of the effect image in the effect display means, wherein the effect display control means is a round displayed on the round number display means in the outer area of the game area. While performing display control of the effect image related to the number, the display control of the effect image according to the special game is performed in the game area, the special game execution means, the game board, the effect Specific configurations of the display means, the round number display means, the effect display control means, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

  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 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 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 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.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 25 Starting port 26 Launching handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display area 32b Main display area 32c Sub display area 33 Special symbol display 35 Normal symbol display 39 Grand prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Start opening 51 Round number display 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
76 Lamp control circuit 96 Character image 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 (2)

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 area and a game area outside area that is an area other than the game area on the front side, and each of the game area and the game area outside area has a permeable member at least partially;
A gaming machine that is disposed behind a permeable member of the gaming board and includes an effect display means for displaying an effect image during execution of the special game,
Round number display means provided in front of the effect display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the special game;
Effect display control means for performing display control of the effect image in the effect display means,
The effect display control means performs display control of the effect image related to the number of rounds displayed on the round number display means in the outer area of the game area, while the effect image corresponding to the special game is displayed in the game area. A gaming machine characterized by performing display control. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect display control means performs display control of an effect image corresponding to the normal game over the game area and the outside of the game area during execution of the normal game up to the special game. Gaming machine.

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