JP2006167058A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of imparting the function to a decorative member as a representation device, by deepening an attachment of a game player to the decorative member. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is characterized by having a game machine body for playing a game by using a predetermined game medium (a game ball), a figure 40 composed of a predetermined shape, a pedestal 50 arranged in the game machine body and detachably installing the figure 40, a sub-CPU 301 for outputting a driving signal when a predetermined condition is realized, a driving control circuit 309 and a vibration generator 60 for driving the pedestal 50 on the basis of the driving signal outputted by the sub-CPU 301. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine to which a detachable decorative member is attached.

  Some conventional gaming machines include a doll (figure) or the like arranged on a game board as a decorative member (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Also, a decorative member such as a doll is provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and before the identification symbol (special symbol) in the special symbol display device becomes a predetermined display mode (for example, reach display mode or jackpot display mode, etc.) There is also known a gaming machine in which the decorative member is moved to cause the decorative member to perform an effect as if the jackpot was announced, that is, the decorative member has a function as an effect device (for example, Patent Documents). 2).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-831 JP 2003-210694 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described above, since the decorative member (such as a figure) is arranged in a non-removable state on the gaming machine, the player's feelings about the decorative member have been rare.

  On the other hand, if the player simply removes the decorative member so that the player can own the decorative member, the function as the effect device that the decorative member has is impaired.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that deepens a player's attachment to a decorative member and that allows the decorative member to have a function as an effect device.

  In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine body that uses a predetermined gaming medium (for example, a game ball) and a decorative member (figure 40) having a predetermined shape. ), A mounting portion (a pedestal 50) provided in the gaming machine main body, in which a decorative member is detachably mounted, a driving signal output means (sub CPU 301) for outputting a driving signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied, Drive means (drive control circuit 309, vibration generator 60) for driving the mounting portion based on the drive signal output by the drive signal output means is provided.

  As a result, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the gaming state becomes a big hit gaming state, etc.), the mounting portion is driven by the driving means. The members can also be driven to produce an effect that improves the fun of the game.

  In this way, the decorative member can have a function as a rendering device.

  In addition, since the decorative member is detachable, the player can remove and possess the decorative member, and can deepen his attachment to the decorative member.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, identification information (figure ID) is stored in the decorative member, and the identification information is read from the decorative member mounted on the mounting portion. It has an identification information reading means (IC chip reader 52), and the drive signal output means outputs a drive signal based on the identification information read by the identification information reading means.

  Thereby, since the drive signal output means outputs the drive signal based on the identification information stored in the decorative member, it is also possible to perform driving (effect) related to the decorative member. It is possible to improve the function as a rendering device and to deepen the player's attachment to the decorative member.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the second aspect of the invention, the drive signal output means determines predetermined identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the determined identification information A drive signal is output when the identification information read by the identification information reading means matches.

  With this configuration, the drive signal output means outputs a drive signal when the determined identification information matches the identification information of the decorative member attached to the attachment portion. ) Can be made different, and the function of the decoration member as a production device can be improved, and the feature of each decoration member becomes clearer. It becomes possible to deepen.

  According to the present invention described in claim 4, in addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 2 or 3, a game ball has won a winning opening (for example, starting winning opening 14, 17) provided in the gaming machine body. In response to this, it further comprises jackpot gaming state determining means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and the drive signal output means is a jackpot The game state determination means outputs a drive signal corresponding to the jackpot gaming state when triggered by the fact that the gaming state is determined to shift to the jackpot gaming state.

  With this configuration, the mounting portion is driven when the jackpot gaming state determining means determines the jackpot, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game when the jackpot is won.

  Further, since the drive signal output means can output different drive signals for each type of jackpot, the type of decorative member to be driven (effect) can be varied for each type of jackpot. Therefore, the feature for each decoration member becomes clearer, and it becomes possible to deepen the player's attachment to the decoration member.

  In addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 4, the present invention described in claim 5 is classified into a variable display device (liquid crystal display device 21) that performs variable display of an identification symbol (special symbol) and a variable display device. It further includes identification symbol variation display control means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for performing symbol variation display, and the identification symbol variation display control means causes the big hit gaming state determination means to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state. After the determination is made and the driving signal output means outputs the driving signal corresponding to the big hit gaming state, the identification symbol in the variable display device is stopped and displayed in a predetermined big hit display mode.

  With this configuration, when the jackpot gaming state determining means determines a jackpot, the mounting portion can be driven before stopping in the jackpot display mode indicating that the identification symbol in the variable display device has become a jackpot, By this driving, it is possible to produce an effect as a big hit notice, and it is possible to further improve the function of the decorative member as an effect device.

  In addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the present invention described in claim 6 is a storage section for storing game media and a flow path for distributing game media (flow path 65). The dish unit (dish unit 5) is further provided, and the mounting portion is arranged in the dish unit.

  As a result, vibration due to the driving of the mounting portion is transmitted to the flow passage and the like, so that the state of circulation of the game medium (game ball) in the flow passage is improved by the vibration, and clogging of the game ball can be prevented. .

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, the drive signal output means is provided to each of a plurality of detachable decorative members of different types. A drive signal corresponding to the identification information to be output is output.

  Accordingly, when an arbitrary decorative member among a plurality of detachable decorative members of different types is mounted on the mounting portion, driving based on a driving signal corresponding to the identification information given to the decorative member (effect) Therefore, the function of the decorative member as a production device can be further improved, and the player's attachment to the decorative member can be further deepened.

  According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  That is, according to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the gaming state becomes a big hit gaming state, etc.), the mounting unit is driven by the driving means. The decoration member attached to the can also be driven to produce an effect that improves the fun of the game.

  In this way, the decorative member can have a function as a rendering device.

  In addition, since the decorative member is detachable, the player can remove and possess the decorative member, and can deepen his attachment to the decorative member.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. Here, in the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same members, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, since description here is the best form by which this invention is implemented, this invention is not limited to the said form.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of a ball game machine (hereinafter referred to as a game machine) 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 20 show an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 to which a prepaid card system is applied.

  First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 has a main body frame 3a on which a game board 2a (see FIG. 2) is mounted on a base frame 3b fixed to an island facility via a hinge. The main body frame 3a is attached to the base frame 3b so that the main body frame 3a is supported by one end of the main body frame 3a so as to be openable and closable. A gaming machine main body 3 is configured. And with respect to such a game machine main body 3, the glass unit 4 which covers the game board 2a so that visual recognition is possible, and the plate | board unit 5 located in the lower side of the glass door 4 are attached. One end of the glass door 4 and the dish unit 5 is pivotally supported by the gaming machine main body 3 and the other end is engaged with the gaming machine main body 3.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine body 3 and the tray unit 5 are defined as a gaming machine body in a broad sense (hereinafter referred to as a gaming machine body in a broad sense).

  The game board 2a (FIG. 2) is surrounded by rails 6 and has a game area 2b in which game balls can flow down. In the game area 2b, there are a number of obstacles (not shown) such as game nails and windmills, a general winning port 12, a passing gate 13, a large winning port 15, which is a variable winning device, an out port 16, a starting prize. A gaming member composed of the electric accessory component 18 having the ports 14 and 17 is arranged.

  Further, on the back surface of the game board 2a, a display having a display area 21a capable of displaying an effect image (for example, animation corresponding to a game state or other notification information; hereinafter referred to as “effect information image”) or the like. A liquid crystal display (LCD) 21 which is a device is arranged.

  The display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 displays an effect image display area, an ordinary symbol display area (ordinary symbol display device) for displaying a normal symbol variation display, and a special symbol (identification symbol) variation display. It consists of a special symbol display area (special symbol display device).

  In the present embodiment, the rectangular display area 21a may be larger or smaller than the game area 2b. Further, the shape of the display area 21a is not limited to a square, and may be another shape. For example, it may be circular.

  Here, the general winning opening 12 is a device in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball is won, and the passing gate 13 is a plurality of symbols displayed in the normal symbol display area when the game ball has passed. The start winning port 17 is a device for changing and stopping the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display area on the condition that the game ball has won, the special winning port 15 is a special winning port 15 A special symbol combination when the symbol display area is stopped becomes a predetermined specific symbol combination (a jackpot display mode) to a jackpot gaming state (a jackpot gaming state is a state where a so-called jackpot is generated). When transitioned, the door opens and closes a predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition in accordance with a predetermined setting (that is, the number of game balls passing through a specific area of the big prize opening 15 within a predetermined time is one or more. Only in a certain case (unless a so-called puncture occurs), the big prize opening 15 is opened a predetermined number of times, and changes into a opened state in which a game ball can be easily received and a closed state in which it is difficult to receive the game ball. It is a device that is controlled to perform an operation that changes to a closed state.

  The out port 16 is a device for collecting and collecting game balls that have not won any of the general winning port 12, the starting winning ports 14, 17 and the big winning port 15.

  The liquid crystal display device 21 that is a variable display device is a device that displays an arbitrary image in the display area 21a based on an instruction from an image control circuit 305 described later.

  In the present embodiment in which the game board 2a is transparent, the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is disposed so as to be visible through the game board 2a. Further, instead of the liquid crystal display device 21, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) or a plasma display can be used.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a dish unit 5 is disposed below the game board 2a as described above. An upper tray 5a for storing the paid-out game balls and the game balls to be driven into the game area is disposed at the upper part of the dish unit 5, and overflowed from the upper dish 5a by the payout at the lower part of the dish unit 5. A lower tray 5b in which game balls are stored is arranged. Also, a shutter lever (not shown) that is operated when moving the game ball stored in the upper plate 5a to the lower plate 5b and taking it out at a predetermined position of the upper plate 5a at the end of the game, etc., will be described later. A pedestal 50 (details of which will be described later) on which a decorative member is mounted is provided.

  In addition, a flow path 65 (see FIG. 8) for circulating game balls is provided inside the dish unit 5, and the game balls stored in the upper tray 5a flow through the flow path 65 to be described later. It flows into the launching device 90. The game ball that has flowed into the launching device 90 is shot into the game area 2b by being launched by the launching device 90.

  On the right side of the tray unit 5, a handle 7 that is rotated when a game ball is driven into the game area of the game board 2 a via the rail 6 is provided. The handle 7 is provided with a stop button (not shown) for stopping the launch of the game ball.

  Speakers 8a and 8b are arranged on the left and right of the upper part of the glass door 4, respectively.

  The passing gate 13 detects a passing game ball. The game ball that has passed through the passing gate 13 can be stored on hold, and based on the passing storage information, the symbol variation display in the normal symbol display area is performed. In addition, on the upper right side of the game area 2b, four normal symbol storage LEDs (not shown) for displaying the number of passage memories of the passage gate 13 are provided. The number of stored game balls that have passed through the passage gate 13 can be displayed by the number of lighting of the normal symbol memory LEDs.

  In the normal symbol display area, for example, two normal symbols flash alternately, and when the two normal symbols stop flashing and “winning” is displayed, the electric accessory component The start winning opening 17 provided at 18 is switched to a state in which a game ball can be easily received for a predetermined time.

  Instead of the normal symbol display area, two normal symbol display LEDs may be provided at an arbitrary place on the game board 2a, and "winning" may be displayed by blinking these LEDs. Further, the two normal symbol display LEDs can be constituted by, for example, a 7-segment display. In this case, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”,... “7”, “8”, “9”, etc. are displayed in a variable manner as normal symbols displayed on the 7-segment display. The case where the stop-displayed number becomes “3” or “7” is defined as “winning”.

  The start winning port 17 has a receiving port for receiving a game ball, and is an apparatus provided with an opening / closing mechanism that can be switched between a state where it is easy to receive a game ball and a state where it is difficult to receive a game ball. The start winning port 17 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball in a normal state, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area stops at a symbol meaning “win”) In such a case, the game ball is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) and switched to a state in which the game ball can be easily received. Note that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball wins in the receiving port.

  Also, the winning balls to the start winning ports 14 and 17 can be memorized, and based on this memorized memory, the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the special symbol display area. At the center of the game area 2b, four special symbol storage LEDs (not shown) for displaying the number of winning prizes stored in the start winning openings 14, 17 are provided. Based on the number of lighting of the special symbol memory LED, the number of winning prizes stored in the start winning holes 14, 17 can be displayed.

  Further, the special symbols displayed in the special symbol display area are composed of, for example, three columns of numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”... “9”, and the game ball wins the start winning opening 17. As a result, these numbers are displayed in a variable manner. Note that the fluctuation display of these numbers is completed, and the fluctuation display results (that is, combinations of numbers that are stopped and displayed, also called stop symbols) are “0”, “0”, “0”, and “7”. A combination of special symbols when all three symbols have the same number, such as “7”, “7” ”, etc., is referred to as a jackpot display mode (big hit symbol). This jackpot display mode is a display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the gaming state has shifted to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal gaming state (ie, it has become a “hit”). is there. Note that a variable display result other than the jackpot display mode is referred to as a non-hit display mode (offset symbol).

  The big hit gaming state is a gaming state in which, for example, a big prize opening SOL72S, which will be described later, makes it easier to win more game balls than the normal gaming state by opening and closing the door of the big prize opening 15 a predetermined number of times. It is.

  Note that the above jackpot display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the game has shifted to the jackpot gaming state is a special display mode (probability variation jackpot symbol) that is a display mode that indicates probability variation jackpots, and a display mode that indicates a normal jackpot. It is divided into certain non-special display modes (usually big hit symbols).

  The special display mode means a case where three predetermined numbers such as “7” and “3” are arranged, while the non-special display mode is a case where three numbers and designs other than the special display mode are arranged. Say.

  When the special symbol variation display result becomes a special display mode (that is, when the probability variation jackpot), the probability that the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol display area becomes the jackpot display mode after the jackpot gaming state is high. Transition to a special gaming state (probability variation state). On the other hand, when the display mode of the special symbol becomes a non-special display mode (that is, when a normal big hit is made), the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends.

  In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned winning memory number and passing memory number are displayed on the normal symbol memory LED and the special symbol memory LED, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other display methods may be used. May be displayed. For example, it may be displayed in the display area 21a.

  Next, the configuration of the decorative member 40 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the decorative member according to the present embodiment.

  The decorative member 40 is a decorative member such as a figure corresponding to a plurality of characters (hereinafter referred to as a figure), and has a pedestal portion 41 and a figure main body portion 42 representing the three-dimensional shape of each character as shown in FIG. It is configured to be detachably mounted on a pedestal 50 described later. The bottom of the pedestal 41 is the bottom 45.

  The pedestal portion 41 has a size corresponding to a pedestal mounting portion 51 (FIG. 4), which will be described later, and is formed in a hollow thick disk shape. The pedestal portion 41 has a bottomed cylindrical pedestal main body portion 43 having a zenith portion 43a and an IC chip 44, and a protrusion 43b is provided at substantially the center of the zenith portion 43a of the pedestal main body portion 43. An IC chip 44 is fitted and fixed to the open end of 43. In addition, an annular flange is formed on the outer periphery of the open end to constitute the bottom 45. The IC chip 44 stores identification information (identification information unique to the character) corresponding to the figure main body 42.

  The figure main body 42 includes a leg seat 46 having a recess 46a corresponding to the protrusion 43b, and a doll 47 that is formed to stand upright with two legs from the leg seat 46 and shaped like each character. The protrusion 43b is fitted into the recess 46a and is fixed to the zenith 43a of the pedestal 41.

  The figure 40 can be distinguished by the player depending on the shape of the figure main body 42, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be distinguished by the unique identification information. In this embodiment, the unique identification information (hereinafter referred to as the figure ID) corresponding to this figure 40 (the figure main body portion 42) is the same unique (unique) for the same figure 40. That is, the same figure ID is assigned corresponding to the same type of figures among a plurality of figures of different types. For example, if there are five types of figures, there are five figure IDs.

  Next, the structure of the pedestal 50 to which the detachable figure 40 is attached and provided at a predetermined position of the upper plate 5a will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 is a perspective view showing a pedestal according to the present embodiment, FIG. 5 is a plan view of the pedestal, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the AA cross section shown in FIG.

  The pedestal (mounting part) 50 is provided in the above-described gaming machine body in a broad sense, and has a configuration in which the figure 40 is detachably mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the pedestal 50 is placed at a position where the pedestal mounting portion 51, the IC chip reader 52 that reads the figure ID stored in the IC chip 44 of the figure 40, and the figure ID can be read by the IC chip reader 52. And a photo sensor 59 for detecting that the figure 40 has been installed. Hereinafter, a detailed description will be given with reference to FIGS.

  The pedestal mounting portion 51 has a guide hole 54 on the inner side, a guide member 53 made of a light transmissive member such as transparent urethane, a holding frame 55 that holds the guide member 53 from the periphery and below, and a guide for the holding frame 55. It has the base 56 fixed to the top plate 5a (refer FIG. 1) contained in the game machine main body of the broad sense mentioned above with the member 53. FIG.

  A vibration generating device (driving means) 60 that drives the pedestal 50 by vibration is attached to the back side of the holding frame 55.

  The guide member 53 is formed in a generally circular shape having a guide hole 54 on the inner side, and a protruding portion 53a is provided on the front side (player side), and wide portions 53b and 53b having a wide width on the back side. Is provided. The guide member 53 has the lower surface of the protruding portion 53a assembled to the holding frame 55 and is held with the wide portions 53b and 53b sandwiched therebetween.

  The guide member 53 has a circular opening 53d on the side of the base 56 facing the guide hole 54 (side closed by the seat 55a of the holding frame 55) and a circular open end 53c on the open side. And the diameter of the open end 53c is larger than the diameter of the opening 53d, and the peripheral side surface between the open end 53c and the opening 53d is gradually reduced in diameter from the open end 53c toward the opening 53d. It becomes the mortar-like inclined surface 53e connected while being. The shape of the opening 53d corresponds to the shape of the bottom 45 of the figure 40 described later, and the bottom 45 can be inserted.

  The holding frame 55 has an annular frame 55b that surrounds the guide member 53, a recess that falls inside the frame 55b, and a step at a substantially inner center of the holding receiver 55a. And a cylindrical recess 55f formed with the same. The opening of the recess 55f is a concentric circle having the same diameter corresponding to the shape of the opening 53d of the guide member 53. The bottom of the recess 55f is a circular plane corresponding to the opening 53d, and the peripheral side surface of the recess 55f is a cylindrical surface corresponding to the opening 53d. Therefore, the recess 55 f is configured in a shape that fits the bottom 45 corresponding to the outer shape of the bottom 45 of the figure 40.

  The photosensor 59 includes a light emitting unit 59a that emits light such as infrared rays toward the light receiving unit 59b, and a light receiving unit 59b that can receive light from the light emitting unit 59a. The light emitting portion 59a is provided on the mortar-like inclined surface 53e on the back side of the guide member 53, and the light receiving portion 59b is provided on the mortar-like inclined surface 53e at a position facing the light emitting portion 59a across the opening 53d. ing. For this reason, in the photosensor 59, the light emitting portion 59a and the light receiving portion 59b are arranged so as to face each other across the entry path of the bottom portion 45 toward the recess 55f, and the photosensor 59 receives light when the bottom portion 45 is placed in the recess 55f. The light received by the portion 59b is blocked, and it is possible to detect that the figure 40 is installed at the reading position.

  A detection signal indicating whether or not the figure 40 by the photo sensor 59 is installed at the reading position (whether or not the figure 40 is installed on the pedestal 50) is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 300 described later.

  The IC chip reader 52 functions as an identification information reading unit that reads a figure ID (identification information) from the figure 40 when the figure (decorative member) 40 is attached to the pedestal (attachment portion) 50. When the convex substrate is provided with an antenna, a radio circuit, etc., and the bottom 45 of the figure 40 (see FIG. 6) is placed in the recess 55f, the identification information (hereinafter referred to as figure ID) given to the figure 40 is read. The antenna is fixed to the base 56 so as to be positioned near the center of the bottom of the recess 55f. When the bottom 45 is placed in the recess 55f, the IC chip reader 52 can read the figure ID at that position (reading position).

  Here, as described above, when the figure 40 is mounted on the pedestal 50, the IC chip reader 52 can read the figure ID through communication with the IC chip 44 of the figure 40. In order to perform the authentication of the figure by the sub control circuit 300 described later, the IC chip reader 52 obtains the figure ID by communication with the IC chip 44 when there is a figure ID read request from the sub control circuit 300. In addition to reading, the read figure ID is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 300.

  A full color LED 58 serving as a light source is disposed behind the guide member 53 at a rear side of the guide member 53 with a certain gap L (about 5 mm). Further, a black light-shielding seal 57 is attached to a portion of the outer peripheral surface of the guide member 53 that is not surrounded by the holding frame 55 except for the mortar-shaped inclined surface 53e. The full color LED 58 is supplied with power from a drive circuit (not shown) and emits light toward the guide member 53. Then, the light transmitted through the guide member 53 is emitted from the mortar-shaped inclined surface 53e.

  The substantially rectangular vibration generator 60 attached to the back side of the holding frame 55 is a device that drives the base 50 by generating vibration under the control of the sub-control circuit 300.

  Here, the “vibration generating device” refers to a device designed to generate vibration and transmit it to other structures and devices. As a vibration generating device that can be used in the gaming machine of the present invention, for example, an unbalanced mass type vibration generating device that rotates by attaching an eccentric mass (weight) to a rotating shaft of a motor and generates vibration by its centrifugal force. And a conductive type vibration generator that generates vibration using a force generated by passing a current through a coil in a magnetic field according to Fleming's left-hand rule.

  However, in the present invention, the device for driving the pedestal 50 is not particularly limited, and devices other than the above-described unbalance mass type vibration generating device and conductive type vibration generating device can also be used. Further, the drive of the pedestal 50 may be other than vibration, for example, a slow circular movement in the horizontal direction or the vertical direction.

  It should be noted that the vibration generating device 60 of the present embodiment generates vibration under the control of the drive control circuit 309 of the sub control circuit 300 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Further, the vibration generator 60 according to the present embodiment can generate various patterns of vibrations under the control of the drive control circuit 309. For example, a pattern in which a constant magnitude vibration is generated intermittently, a pattern in which a constant magnitude vibration is sustained for a certain time, and the like can be mentioned.

  FIG. 7 shows a state in which the above-described figure 40 (the bottom 45) shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the pedestal 50 (depression 55f) shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the decorative member is mounted on the pedestal.

  When the pedestal 50 is driven by the vibration generated by the vibration generating device 60, the figure 40 attached to the pedestal 50 is also driven as the pedestal 50 is driven.

  In addition, the vibration due to the driving of the base 50 is also transmitted to the flow path 65 provided in the dish unit 5, so that the distribution state of the game balls in the flow path 65 is improved by the vibration. Clogging of game balls in the path 65 can be prevented.

  Hereinafter, an example in which the circulation state of the game balls in the flow passage 65 is improved will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIGS. 8A to 8C are explanatory views showing game balls in the flow path. Further, the flow path 65 is a flow path connecting the upper plate 5 a and the launching device 90, and the flow path 65 is inclined toward the launching apparatus 90.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which game balls are clogged in the flow passage. In the figure, the ball clogging is caused by the two game balls 400 colliding with each other before entering the narrow area in the flow passage 65. Such a phenomenon may occur frequently in the flow path 65 of the conventional gaming machine.

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory views showing a state in which the vibration due to the drive of the pedestal 50 is transmitted into the flow passage 65. As shown in FIG. 8B, when the vibration is transmitted into the flow path 65, the game ball 400 is vibrated, and a gap is generated between the game balls colliding with each other. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8C, the game balls 400 can flow through the flow passage 65 one by one, and the flow state in the flow passage 65 is improved.

  Next, the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  The control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, a sub control circuit 300 connected to the main control circuit 200, a payout control circuit 70a, and a launch control circuit 70. This control system is mounted on the back side of the game board 2a.

  A card unit 81 is connected to the payout control circuit 70a of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The card unit 81 is installed in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has an insertion slot into which a prepaid card can be inserted, and reads the recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. A lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a in accordance with operation of the shutter lever, and lending specified from the record information read by the reading means Writing means for subtracting the number of loans commanded by the lending command signal output means from the possible number and recording the information on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot.

  The main control circuit 200 includes a main CPU (microcomputing processing device) 201 that performs a gaming operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a preset program, and a reset signal for returning various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs or when the power is turned on. An initial reset circuit 204 for generating a game, a main RAM 203 for storing various data necessary for the main CPU 201 to operate, a program for the main CPU 201 to control the game operation of the gaming machine 1, and a big hit determination by random lottery A jackpot determination table referred to, a normal hit determination table referred to when determining a normal hit by random number lottery, a hit fluctuation display pattern determination table referred to when determining a special symbol variation display pattern by random lottery, and Outlier variation display pattern table, character by random number lottery A main ROM 202 that stores an effect information image display pattern determination table that is referred to when determining a display pattern of an effect information image such as an image or a background image, and various probability tables that are referred to when other effects are selected by lottery. Has been implemented.

  The main RAM 203 is a winning memory counter for storing the number of winning memories counted by the main CPU 201 (the number of winning balls to the start winning ports 14, 17), and the number of passing memories counted by the main CPU 201 (passing gate 13). Passing memory counter for storing the number of passing balls), a winning prize winning counter for storing the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize port 15 during one round, and one big hit gaming state A special winning opening opening number counter for storing the number of times the special winning opening 15 is opened is provided.

  The main CPU 201 has the functions of a jackpot gaming state determination means, identification symbol variation display control means, reach notice effect command transmission means, gaming state transition means, and winning opening SOL control means.

  The big hit gaming state determination means is advantageous to the player when the game ball is won at a winning opening (start winning opening 14, 17) provided in the gaming machine body (or gaming machine body 3) in a broad sense. Decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state.

  For example, when the game ball is won at the start winning ports 14 and 17, the jackpot gaming state determination means executes a jackpot determination process based on the random number value for jackpot determination extracted by random lottery, and the determination process results in a big hit. If it is determined that the game state is to be changed to the big hit game state (the big hit game state is set).

  Here, when it is determined by the jackpot gaming state determining means to shift to the jackpot gaming state, after the end of the special symbol variation display by the identification symbol variation display means described later, that is, the jackpot display mode ( After the jackpot symbol) is displayed, the gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state.

  As described above, there are two types of jackpots, the normal jackpot and the probability variation jackpot. If the probability variation jackpot, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state is changed to the next jackpot game by the gaming state transition means. Transition to a special gaming state with a high probability of becoming a state.

  Further, the identification symbol variation display control means generates and sets a variation display pattern command for causing the special symbol display area to perform variation display of the special symbol, and is based on the jackpot determination result of the jackpot gaming state determination means. Thus, the variation display pattern for executing the variation display of the special symbol is determined.

  Specifically, the identification symbol variation display means is a variation display pattern command for instructing a variation display pattern for executing the variation display of the special symbol and the display of the production information based on the result of the jackpot determination of the jackpot gaming state determination means. Then, a command for designating the stop display of the variable display is generated and set.

  This variable display pattern includes a special symbol display pattern and an effect information display pattern. Therefore, the variable display pattern command includes data designating a special symbol display pattern and data designating an effect information display pattern.

  The special symbol display pattern is a variation display pattern of a special symbol that is variably displayed in the special symbol display area. The special symbol display pattern also includes display time information indicating the variable display time of each of the three special symbols (for example, “left”, “middle”, and “right”). Therefore, the special symbol display pattern includes a variable display pattern and time information.

  The effect information display pattern is a pattern related to display of effect information such as a character. Therefore, an effect information display pattern corresponding to the number of characters is prepared, and an effect information display pattern of effect information (effect information image) is designated (instructed) to be actually displayed among the plurality of effect information display patterns. The Rukoto.

  When the determined (special symbol) change display pattern is reach (for example, normal reach, per normal reach, super reach, per super reach, etc.), the reach notice effect command transmission means changes to the liquid crystal display device 21. Before being displayed, the sub-control circuit 300 is transmitted with a reach notice effect command relating to a notification instruction for reach notice.

  When the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the winning prize opening SOL control means controls a special winning opening SOL72S described later so as to open and close the door of the big winning opening 15 (open the big winning opening).

  Programs for realizing the functions of the respective means described above are stored in the main ROM 202, and the main CPU 201 loads these programs from the main ROM 202 to the main RAM 203 and executes them, whereby the functions of the respective means described above are executed. Has come to be realized. Of course, each of the above-described means may be configured by dedicated hardware.

  Further, the main CPU 201 performs processing for determining the content displayed in the normal symbol display area.

  By the way, the main CPU 201 performs various functions as described above, thereby transmitting various commands such as commands relating to the instruction of effects in the game to the sub-control circuit 300 to execute effects in the game.

  The commands related to the instruction of the effect in the game include the commands related to the instruction of the display by the display means such as the liquid crystal display, the command related to the instruction of the sound by the sound generating means such as the speaker, and the light effect by the light emitting means such as the lamp or LED Contains commands for instructions.

  Incidentally, various commands such as the above-described change display pattern command and reach notice effect command are included in the command related to the display effect instruction.

  As described above, the variable display pattern command includes data specifying each of the special symbol display pattern and the effect information display pattern, and further includes information on a game notice flag.

  When the combination of special symbols that are stopped and displayed in the special symbol display area by the identification symbol variation display control means is a big jackpot display mode (big jackpot symbol), the game preview flag is a special display mode (probability variable big hit symbol) ) Or a non-special display mode (normal jackpot symbol).

  For example, when a value (1) indicating a normal jackpot is set in the game notice flag, a notice is given that the non-special display mode (normal jackpot symbol) is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display area. On the other hand, when the value (2) indicating the probability variation jackpot is set in the game notice flag, it is informed that the special display mode (probability variation jackpot symbol) is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display area.

  The I / O port 205 of the main control circuit 200 is provided inside the passage gate 13 and is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball, and the game ball won in the start winning ports 14 and 17. A start port SW19a, which is a sensor for detecting this, is connected.

  Further, the I / O port 205 is provided at a continuous winning opening in the big winning opening 15 and is provided at a V · count SW 19Sd that is a sensor for detecting a winning game ball and an ordinary winning opening in the big winning opening 15. , A count SW 19 Se that is a sensor that detects a winning game ball, a general winning port SW 19 Sb that is a sensor that detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning slot 12, and a backup for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203. A clear SW 74S is connected.

  Further, the following components are connected to the I / O port 205. That is, a launch ball sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball launched from the launch device 90 by the operation of the handle 7, and a game that has been launched but has returned to the rail 6 without reaching the board surface of the game board 2a. A sensor such as a return ball sensor (not shown) for detecting a ball is connected, and the start winning opening 17 is switched between a state where a game ball is easily received and a state where a game ball is difficult to be received. Actuators such as a solenoid (71S), a large winning opening SOL (solenoid) 72S for opening and closing the door of the large winning opening 15, and a seesaw SOL (solenoid) 73S for driving a seesaw in the large winning opening 15 are connected.

  Here, when each of the sensors detects a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200. Therefore, the main CPU 201 determines that each of the actuators 71S and 72S corresponds to the input detection signal. , 73S are driven and controlled.

  Control commands (commands) are transmitted from the command output port 206 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 70a, and the launch control circuit 70b, respectively.

  The sub-control circuit 300 that has received this control command (command) controls the operation of the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 8a and 8b, and the lamp / LED 39a, and the payout control circuit 70a that has received this control command (command) and the launch. The control circuit 70b controls the operations of the dispensing device 82 and the launching device 90.

  The payout control circuit 70a is connected to a payout device 82 for paying out award balls and rental balls. The payout control circuit 70a drives and controls the payout device 82 in accordance with a payout command signal output from the main control circuit 200 on condition that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 12 and the big winning opening 15 and the like. A number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Also, the payout control circuit 70a controls the payout device 82 in accordance with the payout command signal output from the card unit 81, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as the payable balls.

  A launch device 90 that launches a game ball toward the game area 2b is connected to the launch control circuit 70b. In addition, the launch control circuit 70 b causes the launch device 90 to launch a game ball by drivingly controlling the launch solenoid in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 7.

  Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 300 will be described. The sub control circuit 300 includes a sub CPU 301, a program ROM 302, a work RAM 303, a command input port 304, an image control circuit 305, an audio control circuit 306, a lamp control circuit 307, I / O port 308 and drive control circuit 309 are provided.

  The sub CPU 301 interprets the command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port 304, and controls the image control circuit 305, the sound control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, the drive control circuit 309, etc. according to the interpretation result. Do.

  Also, the sub CPU 301 reads the figure ID from the IC chip reader 52 via the I / O port 308 based on the detection signal indicating that the figure 40 received from the photosensor 59 is attached to the base 50. Request that. Next, the sub CPU 301 receives the figure ID from the IC chip reader 52 that has read the figure ID from the IC chip 44 in response to this request.

  The sub CPU 301 interprets a command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port 304, and based on the interpreted result, the image control circuit 305, the audio control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, and the like. In addition to performing control, the drive control circuit 309 is controlled based on the interpretation result and the figure ID from the IC chip reader 52 received via the I / O port 308 described later.

  The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program, and includes a reception buffer area (not shown) for storing commands transmitted from the main CPU 201, and an IC chip. An ID storage area (not shown) for storing the figure ID transmitted from the reader 52, a vibration pattern storage area (not shown) for storing a vibration pattern used when generating a drive signal, and processing control are performed. And a work area (not shown) for storing necessary data and the like.

  The program ROM 302 includes a control program (control data) for the sub CPU 301 to process and control the image control circuit 305 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200, and a control for controlling the sound control circuit 306. A program, a control program for controlling the process of the lamp control circuit 307, a control program for controlling the process of the drive control circuit 309, and the like are stored.

  When the sub CPU 301 receives a variable display pattern command from the main control circuit 200, the sub CPU 301 sets control data corresponding to the received command.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 changes data for instructing the image control circuit 305 with time so as to display special symbols and effect information images according to the effect pattern included in the set control data.

  The image control circuit 305 executes an instruction of the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time, so that, for example, a special symbol or effect information image corresponding to the variable display pattern is displayed in the display area 21a.

  The program ROM 302 stores a plurality of types of pattern data (vibration patterns) related to the vibration of the vibration generator 60.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the vibration pattern is stored as a vibration pattern table 100 including game advance notice flags, identification information, and vibration pattern registration items 110, 120, and 130.

  The game announcement flag registration item 110 is an item for collating with the game announcement flag information included in the variable display pattern command transmitted by the main CPU 201. In this item, information related to the game notice flag is stored. For example, information when a value (1) indicating a normal jackpot is set in the game notice flag and information when a value (2) indicating a probability variation jackpot is set in the game notice flag are stored. .

  The registration item 120 of identification information is an item for collating with the figure ID (identification information) transmitted from the IC chip reader 52. This item stores a plurality of detachable figures (decorative members) of different types and figure IDs (identification information) assigned thereto. As described above, this figure ID is given the same identification information to the same type of decorative member (figure). For example, in the registration item 120, “001” indicates the figure ID = 001, “002” indicates the figure ID = 002, “003” indicates the figure ID = 003, and “004” indicates the figure ID = 004.

  In the vibration pattern registration item 130, a vibration pattern corresponding to the game notice flag and the figure ID (identification information) is stored. In this embodiment, the registration item 130 stores pattern data for designating (instructing) the vibration pattern of the vibration generator 60.

  For example, the vibration pattern 1 is vibration pattern data that causes the vibration generator 60 to generate a certain amount of vibration intermittently, and the vibration pattern 2 is a vibration pattern that causes the vibration generator 60 to maintain a certain amount of vibration for a certain period of time. The vibration pattern 3 includes vibration pattern data that causes the vibration generator 60 to generate intense vibration, and the vibration pattern 4 includes vibration pattern data that causes the vibration generator 60 to generate weak vibration.

  The sub CPU 301 selects a vibration pattern by performing a function as drive signal output means.

  The drive signal output means is means for generating and outputting a drive signal for causing the vibration generator 60 to generate vibration.

  Specifically, based on the information of the game notice flag included in the variable display pattern command transmitted from the main CPU 201, the figure ID transmitted from the IC chip reader 52 described later, and the display effect data table 100 described above. One vibration pattern is selected.

  For example, in the sub CPU 301 serving as the drive signal output means, the information of the game notice flag included in the variable display pattern command transmitted from the main CPU 201 is a value (1) indicating a normal jackpot, and from the IC chip reader 52 described later. When the transmitted figure ID is “001”, the vibration pattern table 100 is searched and “vibration pattern 1” which is a vibration pattern corresponding to the value (1) indicating the normal jackpot and the figure ID “001” is obtained. Select.

  Then, the sub CPU 301 serving as a drive signal output unit generates a drive signal for causing the vibration generator 60 to generate a vibration corresponding to the selected vibration pattern, and outputs the drive signal to the drive control circuit 309.

  The drive control circuit 309 drives the base 50 by causing the vibration generating device 60 to generate vibration based on the drive signal output from the sub CPU 301.

  The vibration of the vibration generator 60 is performed before the stop symbol is displayed in the special symbol display area.

  Thereby, vibration according to the decorative member (figure 40) can be generated, and the pedestal 50 can be driven as a big hit notice (predictor).

  The information of the game notice flag included in the variable display pattern command is, for example, a value (1) indicating a normal jackpot, and the figure ID transmitted from the IC chip reader 52 described later is “004”. In this case, the identification information corresponding to the game notice flag (1), that is, the identification information determined (extracted) from the vibration pattern table 100 based on the game notice flag (1) includes the IC chip reader 52. Since there is no identification information that matches the figure ID transmitted from, no vibration pattern is selected and no drive signal is output. Therefore, the vibration generator 60 does not vibrate and does not drive the pedestal 50.

  9, the image control circuit 305 shown in FIG. 10 is controlled by the sub CPU 301 (control set in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303 corresponding to the command received from the main control circuit 200). Display on the special symbol display area in accordance with control based on the data), based on the control from the image data ROM 305b and the sub CPU 301 storing various image data. Then, using the image data stored in the image data ROM 305b, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a that generates data for executing display such as a special symbol variation display, and display image data generated by the VDP 305a And a D / A conversion circuit 305d for converting the signal into an analog signal. The Also, a VRAM 305c provided with two buffer areas is connected to the VDP 305a.

  For example, the image control circuit 305 performs an image display control process such as variably displaying a special symbol and an effect information image (for example, a character image) corresponding to the result of the big hit determination on the display area 21a based on the control of the sub CPU 301. I do. That is, when the image control circuit 305 executes an instruction from the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time, for example, a special symbol or effect information image corresponding to the variable display pattern is displayed in the display area 21a.

  Further, the image control circuit 305 and the display area 21a constitute notification means for notifying the presence / absence of the reach effect in the game, the type of reach effect to be generated, or the reliability of the jackpot occurrence.

  The VDP 305a performs the following processing when generating data for executing display in the display area 21a based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time (for example, 1/30 second). The VDP 305a reads predetermined image data from the image data ROM 305b, develops it to the VRAM 305c, and reads the decompressed image data from the VRAM 305c. Specifically, the VDP 305a performs expansion processing on one buffer area provided in the VRAM 305c, and reads image data that has already been expanded from the other buffer area. The VDP 305 a switches between a buffer area to be expanded and a buffer area to be read based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301. The VDP 305a displays the read image data on the display area 21a via the D / A conversion circuit 305d.

  In this embodiment, a VRAM is used as a storage device for developing image data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other storage devices may be used. For example, an SDRAM that can read and write data at high speed may be used.

  The image data ROM 305b has special symbol image data for variably displaying a special symbol as an identification image in the special symbol display area, and effect information for displaying an effect information image (effect information image including a character image) in the display area 21a. Image data, demonstration effect information image data for displaying demonstration effects (hereinafter referred to as “demo effect”), and game information image data for displaying each game information are stored. Here, each image data includes a plurality of pixel data (data in dot units) necessary to display each image data in the display area 21a.

  Here, description will be made again with reference to FIG. Speakers 8 a and 8 b are connected to the audio control circuit 306. The sound control circuit 306 generates a sound signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The speakers 8a and 8b generate sound based on the input sound signal.

  A lamp / LED 39 a is connected to the lamp control circuit 307. The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The lamp / LED 39a performs lighting display of lamps and LEDs (for example, a normal symbol memory LED, a special symbol memory LED, etc.) provided in various places of the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on this input signal.

  Here, the speakers 8a and 8b, the lamp / LED 39a, and the above-described liquid crystal display device 21 serve as rendering means that produces an effect based on the control data set by the sub CPU 301.

  To the I / O port 308, the output part of the photosensor 59 provided on the pedestal 50 and the IC chip reader 52 are connected.

  A detection signal indicating whether or not the figure 40 is attached to the pedestal 50 is output from the output unit of the photosensor 59. This detection signal is input to the sub CPU 301 via the I / O port 308.

  The IC chip reader 52 outputs the figure ID read in response to a request from the sub CPU 301 (the figure ID of the figure 40 attached to the base 50).

  Specifically, the IC chip reader 52 reads the figure ID stored in the IC chip 44 of the figure 40 when there is a figure ID read request from the sub CPU 301 and uses the read figure ID as the I ID. Input to the sub CPU 301 via the / O port 308.

  A vibration generator 60 is connected to the drive control circuit 309. The drive control circuit 309 controls the vibration generator 60 to generate vibration based on the drive signal output from the sub CPU 301. The vibration generator 60 generates vibration under the control of the drive control circuit 309.

  Each process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 200 and the sub control circuit 300. The main control circuit 200 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the sub control circuit 300. Alternatively, the sub control circuit 300 may process all or part of the processing controlled by the main control circuit 200.

  Next, a processing procedure by the main control circuit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt processing procedure executed so as to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec), and FIG. 12B shows the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process sequence of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  First, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S100, the main CPU 201 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step S110, the main CPU 201 updates values such as the jackpot determination random number value and the normal hit determination random number value.

  In step S120, the main CPU 201 performs switch input detection processing. Hereinafter, the switch input detection process will be specifically described.

  The main CPU 201 detects, via the I / O port 205, detection signals output from the start port SW19a, the general winning port SW19Sb, the V / count SW19Sd, the count SW19Se, the passing gate SW19Sa, and the like. Then, the main CPU 201 that detects these detection signals executes the following processes (1) to (5) in accordance with the contents of the detected detection signals.

  (1) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the count SW 19Se via the I / O port 205, the main CPU 201 indicates the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 15 during one round in the big hit gaming state. Count and update the winning prize counter. Note that one round means that, as described above, a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses after the door of the grand prize opening 15 is opened, or the door of the big prize opening 15 is opened. This is a period from when the open state is reached until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big prize opening 15.

  (2) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the V / count SW 19Sd via the I / O port 205, it detects that a game ball has passed through a specific area during one round in the big hit gaming state. At the same time, the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 15 is counted, and the big prize opening prize counter is updated.

  (3) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the start opening SW 19a provided in the start winning opening 14 or 17 via the I / O port 205, the main CPU 201 checks the value of the winning storage counter, and this value is For example, in the case of 4 or less, the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value are extracted by random lottery, and the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value are used as a winning memory. Is stored in a winning storage area described later.

  When the value of the winning memory counter is 0, the special symbol variation display is not performed and the number of winning memories is 0. When the value of the winning memory counter is 1, it is in a state in which the special symbol variation display is performed and the number of winning memory is 0. Further, when the counter value is 5, the special symbol variation display is being performed, and the fact that the number of winning memories is 4 is displayed on the special symbol storage LED. .

  (4) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the passage gate SW19Sa provided in the passage gate 13 via the I / O port 205, the main CPU 201 checks the value of the passage storage counter, and this value is, for example, 4 In the following cases, a random number value for normal hit determination is extracted by random lottery, and the random number value for normal hit determination is stored as a pass memory in a later-described pass storage area of the main RAM 203.

  Further, the main CPU 201 may not be able to display normal symbols in the normal symbol display area (for example, when the symbols in the normal symbol display area are in variable display based on other normal hit determination results). For example, a control command to display on the normal symbol memory LED that the passage memory exists is output to the sub-control circuit 300 until the variation display of the symbol in the normal symbol display area becomes possible.

  When the value of the passage memory counter is 0, the normal symbol variation display is not performed in the normal symbol display area, and the number of passage memories is zero. When the value of the passage memory counter is 1, the normal symbol variation display is performed in the normal symbol display area, and the number of passage memories is zero. Further, when the value of the counter is 5, it is a state in which the normal symbol variation display is being performed, and the normal symbol storage LED indicates that the number of passing memories is four.

  (5) When the main CPU 201 detects the detection signal from the pass gate SW19Sa via the I / O port 205, the main CPU 201 determines the normal hit based on the normal hit determination random number extracted by the random number lottery and the normal hit determination table. , And a control command for effecting a variable display of symbols in the normal symbol display area is output to the sub-control circuit 300 based on the result of the normal hit determination.

  In step S130, the main CPU 201 displays the remaining fluctuation display time of the normal symbols and special symbols that are variably displayed, the remaining display time of the displayed effect information image, and the start winning opening 17 and the large game ball that are in a state where it is easy to accept the game ball. The remaining opening time of the door of the winning opening 15 is updated.

  In step S140, the main CPU 201 outputs game information such as the number of game balls paid out as prize balls and the occurrence of a big hit to a hall computer installed in the game hall.

  In step S150, the main CPU 201 drives and controls solenoids such as the movable member SOL71S, the special winning opening SOL72S, and the seesaw SOL73S.

  In step S <b> 160, the main CPU 201 outputs a command for designating a special symbol to be stopped, a variable display pattern command, other commands, and the like to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S <b> 170, the main CPU 201 outputs a control command for instructing the sub-control circuit 300 to display the number of memorized winning prizes 14 and 17 stored in the main RAM 203 in a predetermined area of the special symbol memory LED. In addition, a control command for instructing to display an error such as a ball breakage or a full lower tray on a predetermined lamp, and other necessary control commands are output to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S180, the main CPU 201 issues a payout command for instructing to pay out a predetermined game ball as a prize ball in accordance with the type of a prize opening into which a game ball has entered (such as a general prize opening 12 or a big prize opening 15). A control command such as a signal is output to the payout control circuit 70a.

  In step S190, the main CPU 201 restores the information saved in step S100 to the register.

  Next, main processing by the main control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 10, the main CPU 201 restores or initializes various settings in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the setting contents when the power was turned off last time.

  In step S20, the main CPU 201 executes a special symbol control process (see FIG. 13), which will be described later in detail.

  In step S30, the main CPU 201 executes each process related to the normal symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 201 performs a normal hit determination based on a random number for normal hit determination extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the pass gate 13, and based on the result of the normal hit determination, A command is generated and set to instruct execution of normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol display area. After that, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the passing memory counter, and stores the data stored in the normal symbol storage areas (“1” to “4”) respectively in the normal symbol storage areas (“0” to “0” to “0”). Shift to “3”).

  The normal symbol storage area is assigned to the main RAM 203 and the random numbers for determining normal hits extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13 are stored in order from the normal symbol storage area “0”. It is a passing storage area. The random numbers for determining normal hits stored in the normal symbol storage areas (“1” to “4”) correspond to the above-described passing storage, and are stored in the normal symbol storage area “0”. The random number for hit determination is used for normal hit determination.

  In step S40, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a reach symbol determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a loss symbol determination random number, and the like.

  The main CPU 201 repeats the processes from step S20 to step S40 described above.

  Next, the special symbol control process in step S20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol control process.

  In step S20-1, the main CPU 201 executes a process of loading a control state flag. The control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the special symbol game. The main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute each process in step S20-2 to step S20-10 based on this control state flag.

  In step S20-2, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 14) described later for details. Here, the big hit determination process is mainly performed, and the determination of the symbol and the change display pattern according to the result of the determination process are performed.

  In step S20-3, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management and the value of the waiting time timer in which the variation display time is set is “0”. A value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process is set in the control state flag, and a waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-4, the main CPU 201 indicates that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. In addition, if the result of the big hit determination performed in the special symbol check process (details will be described later) in the special symbol check process in step S20-2 is to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, A value (03) indicating the start interval management process is set in the control state flag, and a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval is set in the waiting time timer. Here, the main CPU 201 sets a value “2” indicating the big hit gaming state in the gaming state check flag. Then, a big hit game start command is generated and set. This jackpot gaming state start command includes information on a gaming state check flag.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination performed in the jackpot determination process does not shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (in the case of a loss), the main CPU 201 indicates a value indicating the special symbol game end process (08). Is set in the control status flag.

  Here, when the value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process is set in the control state flag, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not a predetermined probability variation condition is satisfied, and as a result of the determination, a predetermined probability is determined. When the variation condition is satisfied, a value (77) indicating a check at the time of probability variation is set in the high probability flag, and a value “1” indicating the special gaming state is set in the gaming state check flag.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined probability variation condition is not satisfied, the value (00) indicating the normal check is set in the high probability flag, and the value “0” indicating the normal gaming state is set in the gaming state check flag. Is set.

  The high probability flag is a flag for determining whether or not the gaming state is a special gaming state. When the high probability flag is a value (77) indicating a check when the probability changes, the gaming state is a special gaming state, and when the high probability flag is a value (00) indicating a normal time check, A game state means that it is not a special game state.

  In step S20-5, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the big hit start interval is set is “0”. If it is, the special winning opening SOL72S is controlled so that the door of the special winning opening 15 is opened. The main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer.

  In step S20-6, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big winning opening, the value of the big winning opening time timer in which the opening upper limit time is set is “0”. It is confirmed whether or not there is a condition that there is a certain condition, or a condition that ten or more game balls have entered the special winning opening 15. Here, when either of the two conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 controls the big winning opening SOL72S so as to close the door of the big winning opening 15, and further, the remaining ball in the big winning opening A value (05) indicating the monitoring process is set in the control state flag, and the extra ball winning ball residual ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-7, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (05) indicating the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time is set is “0”. Is, the condition that the game ball does not pass through the specific area provided in the big prize opening 15, or the condition that the value of the big prize opening number counter is “15” or more (final round). Check if it is true. The special winning opening opening number counter counts the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process in the control state flag when any one of the two conditions described above in step S20-7 is satisfied. At the same time, a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set in the waiting time timer. Furthermore, the main CPU 201 sets a value (06) indicating the big winning opening reopening waiting time management process as a control state flag when none of the above conditions in step S20-7 is satisfied. Set the time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-8, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set is “0”. In the case of “,” “1” is added to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter. In addition, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer.

  In step S20-9, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”. Sets the value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a jackpot game end command. The special game end command includes information on a game state check flag.

  Further, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the stop symbol indicating the big hit is a specific symbol such as “7” or “3”, that is, whether or not a predetermined probability variation condition is satisfied.

  Here, when the main CPU 201 confirms that the predetermined probability variation condition is satisfied, the main CPU 201 sets a value (77) indicating a check at the time of probability variation in the high probability flag and also sets the special game in the gaming state check flag. When the value “1” indicating the state is set and it is confirmed that the predetermined probability variation condition is not satisfied, the value (00) indicating the normal check is set in the high probability flag and the game state check is performed. A value “0” indicating the normal gaming state is set in the flag.

  In step S20-10, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the prize storage counter. The main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the special symbol storage areas (“1” to “4”) to the special symbol storage areas (“0” to “3”), respectively, and also stores the special symbol storage. A value (00) indicating the check process is set in the control state flag.

  Note that the special symbol storage area is a jackpot determination random number value assigned to the main RAM 203 and extracted on the condition that a game ball has been won in the start winning holes 14 and 17 from the special symbol storage area “0”. It is a winning storage area that is stored in order. Also, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special symbol storage area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the above-mentioned winning storage, and the jackpot determination stored in the special symbol storage area “0”. The random number for use is used for jackpot determination in step 20-2-5.

  Next, the special symbol memory check process in step S20-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol storage check process.

  In step S20-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and as a result of the confirmation, the control state flag indicates a special symbol storage check. If the value is (00), the process proceeds to step 20-2-2. On the other hand, if the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the special symbol storage check process is terminated. .

  In step S20-2-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the winning storage number is “0”. If the result of this confirmation is that the winning storage number is “0”, step 20-2- On the other hand, if the number of winning prizes is not “0”, the process proceeds to step 20-2-4.

  In step S20-2-3, the main CPU 201 sets a value “3” indicating a customer waiting state in the gaming state check flag. Then, a demonstration effect command for instructing to display the demonstration effect information image is generated and set. The demonstration effect command includes information on a game state check flag. Further, the demonstration effect command is generated when the gaming state is a waiting state for a customer (a state in which a special symbol variation display operation is not performed, no jackpot gaming state, and no winning memory is stored).

  In step S20-2-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management in the control state flag.

  In step S20-2-5, the main CPU 201 makes a jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination random number included in the winning memory.

  In step S20-2-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot has been won). If the result of the determination is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step 20-2-8, whereas the result of the jackpot determination is not to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state Moves to the process of step 20-2-7.

  In step S20-2-7, the main CPU 201 determines a stop symbol indicating a deviation based on a predetermined random number value.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute reach (reach variation display or the like) in the special symbol variation display based on the random number value extracted from the reach determination random number. As a result, when performing reach (reach variation display, etc.) in the special symbol variation display, the “left” and “right” symbols are determined based on the random number value extracted from the random number for determining the reach symbol. The “medium” symbol is determined based on the random number value extracted from the random number for determining the out-of-center symbol. Based on the determination, a stop symbol command is generated and set. This stop symbol command includes information on the gaming state check flag.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 201 determined not to execute the reach in the special symbol variation display, based on the random number values extracted from the random symbols for determining the off symbol corresponding to “left”, “middle”, and “right”, respectively. “Left”, “middle” and “right” symbols are determined. Based on the determination, a stop symbol command is generated and set. This stop symbol command includes information on the gaming state check flag.

  In step S20-2-8, the main CPU 201 determines a stop symbol (“left”, “middle”, “right”) indicating a big hit based on the big hit symbol determining random value included in the winning memory, and A stop symbol command is generated and set based on the determination. This stop symbol command includes information on the gaming state check flag.

  In step S20-2-9, the main CPU 201 performs a game notice flag update process.

  Specifically, when the stop symbol indicating the big hit determined in step S20-2-8 is a non-special display mode (normal jackpot symbol) which is a display mode indicating a normal big hit, Set the value (1) to show the big hit. On the other hand, if the stop symbol indicating the jackpot determined in step S20-2-8 is a special display mode (probable variation jackpot symbol) which is a display mode indicating the probability variation jackpot, the game notice flag is set with a probability variation jackpot. Set the indicated value (7).

  In step S20-2-10, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol variation display pattern determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 201 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 99 by the random number generator. Then, the main CPU 201 compares the extracted random number value with the variable display pattern selection table shown in FIG. 15 to determine a special symbol variable display pattern. Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command including information on the game notice flag is generated and set.

  For example, when the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state and the reach is not executed in the special symbol variation display, the main CPU 201 displays “normal variation” as the special symbol variation display. While determining as a pattern, a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination. This variation display pattern command includes information on the game state check flag.

  Further, the main CPU 201 determines that the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and the random number value extracted when executing the reach in the special symbol variation display is in the range of 0 to 69. If it is included, “normal reach” is determined as a variation display pattern of the special symbol, while if the extracted random number value is included in the range of 70 to 99, “super reach” is determined. Is determined as a special symbol variation display pattern.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is that the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state, the main CPU 201 sets the special symbol “normal reach” when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 0 to 39. When the extracted random number value is included in the range of 40 to 94, “per super reach” is determined as the special symbol variable display pattern, and the extracted random number value is When included in the range of 95 to 99, “full rotation” is determined as a special symbol variation display pattern. Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set. The change display pattern command includes information on a game state check flag and information on a game notice flag.

  In step S20-2-11, the main CPU 201 sets the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined by the process of step S20-2-10 in the waiting time timer.

  The special symbol variation display is performed based on the variation display pattern determined in step S20-2-10 during the variation display time determined in step S20-2-11. When the variable display time is over, the special symbol that is variable displayed is stopped in a state in which the symbol based on the stop symbol command is displayed.

  In step S20-2-12, the main CPU 201 erases the random number value and the like used for the special symbol memory check process this time from a predetermined storage area, clears the game notice flag, and sets the game notice flag to ( 0) is set.

  By the way, the main CPU 201 performs a process of determining a display pattern (effect information display pattern) of the effect information image by lottery in addition to the special symbol and normal symbol processes.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 extracts one random value from random numbers generated in a range of 0 to 1999 by the random number generator, and extracts the extracted random value and a preset effect information image display pattern. The display pattern of the effect information image is determined by comparing with the determination table. Production information image display pattern data indicating the production information image display pattern is included in the above-described variable display pattern command.

  That is, the variable display pattern command includes special symbol display pattern data indicating a special symbol display pattern, effect information image display pattern data indicating an effect information image display pattern, information on a game notice flag, and the like.

  Next, the main process by the sub-control circuit 300 and the command reception interrupt process executed to interrupt the main process when a command from the main control circuit 200 is received will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the main process, and FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the command reception interrupt process.

  First, the command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt is generated every time the sub control circuit 300 receives a command from the main control circuit 200.

  In step S201, the sub CPU 301 saves the information stored in the register in order to interrupt the currently executing process (main process described later).

  In step S <b> 202, the sub CPU 301 stores a command (for example, a change display pattern command) received from the main CPU 201 via the command input port 304 in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 301 restores the information saved in step S201 to the register. As a result, the suspended process can be resumed.

  Next, the main processing of the sub control circuit 300 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In steps S210 to S230, the sub CPU 301 performs an initialization process for initializing various settings, and then executes a figure authentication process and further executes a command analysis process.

  Here, the figure authentication process in step S220 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the figure authentication process.

  In step S <b> 221, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the figure is authenticated based on the detection signal from the output unit of the photosensor 59 received via the I / O port 308 (whether the figure 40 is attached to the pedestal 50). Determine.

  In step S221, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to step S222 when determining that the figure authentication is performed because the detection signal is a signal indicating that the figure 40 is mounted on the pedestal 50. Since the detection signal is a signal indicating that the figure 40 is not mounted on the pedestal 50, when it is determined that the figure is not authenticated, the figure authentication process is terminated.

  In step S222, the sub CPU 301 executes a figure authentication execution process. In this figure authentication execution process, the sub CPU 301 initializes the contents (figure ID) of the ID storage area of the work RAM 303, and then reads the figure ID from the IC chip reader 52 via the I / O port 308. The figure ID is received from the IC chip reader 52 that has read the figure ID from the IC chip 44 in response to the request via the I / O port 308, and the figure ID is further received by the work RAM 303. Stored in the ID storage area.

  If it is determined not to authenticate the figure, nothing is stored in the ID storage area.

  In this embodiment, the contents of the ID storage area (figure ID) are initialized at the time of the figure authentication execution process. For example, the figure 40 is mounted on the pedestal 50 and the game is performed. Regardless of whether or not the game has been made, the game may be executed when the game ends.

  Next, the command analysis processing in step S230 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command analysis processing.

  In step S231, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a command is stored in the reception buffer. As a result of the determination, if the command is stored in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to the process of step S232, while receiving the command. If no command is stored in the buffer, the command analysis process is terminated.

  In step S232, the sub CPU 301 reads a command from the reception buffer.

  In step S233, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the read command is a variable display pattern command. If the result of the determination is that the command is a variable display pattern command, the process proceeds to step S234. If it is not a display pattern command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S238.

  In step S234, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the figure has been authenticated based on whether or not the figure ID is stored in the ID storage area of the work RAM 303. Here, when the figure ID is stored in the ID storage area, it is determined that the figure has been authenticated (that is, the figure 40 is mounted on the pedestal 50), while the figure is stored in the ID storage area. If the ID is not stored, it is determined that the figure has not been authenticated (the figure 40 is not attached to the base 50).

  If the sub CPU 301 determines that the figure has been authenticated, the process proceeds to step S235. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 301 determines that the figure has not been authenticated, the process proceeds to step S237.

  In step S235, the sub CPU 301 correlates the variation display pattern command read in step S232 with the figure ID (the figure ID stored in the ID storage area of the work RAM 303) that has been authenticated in step S234. Confirm whether or not.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the game notice flag information is included in the variable display pattern command read in step S232. As a result of the confirmation, if the game notice flag information is not included, the process proceeds to step S237.

  On the other hand, when the information on the game notice flag is included in the change display pattern command, corresponding identification information is determined based on the information on the game notice flag with reference to the vibration pattern table shown in FIG. In the identification information thus determined, it is confirmed whether or not there is identification information that matches the figure ID that has been verified in step 234.

  As a result of the confirmation, if the identification information determined based on the information of the game notice flag includes the identification information that matches the figure ID confirmed in step 234, the process proceeds to step S236. On the other hand, if the identification information determined based on the information of the game notice flag does not include the identification information that matches the figure ID confirmed in step 234, the process proceeds to step S237.

  In step S236, the sub CPU 301 executes pedestal vibration setting processing based on the game notice flag included in the variable display pattern command and the figure ID confirmed in step S234.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 selects a vibration pattern based on the game notice flag included in the received variation display pattern command, the figure ID that has been authenticated in step S234, and the vibration pattern table shown in FIG. The selected vibration pattern is stored in the vibration pattern storage area.

  In step S237, the sub CPU 301 executes predetermined processing based on the variable display pattern command.

  That is, the sub CPU 301 controls the control data corresponding to the special symbol display pattern data included in the received variable display pattern command (control corresponding to any one of the variable display patterns “00” to “05” shown in FIG. 15). Data) is set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S238, the sub CPU 301 executes predetermined processing based on the received command.

  That is, the sub CPU 301 sets control data corresponding to a command other than the variable display pattern command (for example, a big hit game start command for instructing to start a big hit game state) in the work area of the work RAM 303. To do.

  Again, a description will be given with reference to FIG. In step S240, the sub CPU 301 executes pedestal vibration processing.

  Next, the base vibration process in step S240 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the base vibration processing.

  In step S241, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a vibration pattern is stored in the vibration pattern storage area. As a result of the determination, if the vibration pattern is stored in the vibration pattern storage area, the process of step S242 is performed. On the other hand, if no vibration pattern is stored in the vibration pattern storage area, the pedestal vibration processing is terminated.

  In step S242, the sub CPU 301 performs a base vibration execution process.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 generates a drive signal based on the vibration pattern stored in the vibration pattern storage area, and outputs the generated drive signal to the drive control circuit 309. The drive control circuit 309 that has received the drive signal causes the vibration generator 60 to generate vibration based on the drive signal. That is, the vibration generator 60 drives the base 50 by generating vibration based on the vibration pattern stored in the vibration pattern storage area.

  In step 243, the sub CPU 301 deletes the information stored in the vibration pattern storage area, and deletes the random number value used for the base vibration execution process from the predetermined storage area.

  Again, a description will be given with reference to FIG. In step 250, the sub CPU 301 confirms the control data set in step S237 (see FIG. 19). If the control data is a control program for controlling the processing of the image control circuit 305, the sub CPU 301 is based on the control data. The image display control process is executed.

  For example, when the control data corresponding to the variation display pattern command is set in step S237, the sub CPU 301 instructs the VDP 305a to perform the variation display of the special symbol according to the variation display pattern included in the set control data. The data for changing over time. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, the special symbol corresponding to the variable display pattern command is displayed in the special symbol display area of the liquid crystal display device 21 during the variable display time. When the variable display time is over, the special symbol is stopped after displaying the symbol indicated by the stop symbol command.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 changes the data for instructing the VDP 305a with time so as to display the effect information image according to the effect pattern included in the set control data. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, an effect information image corresponding to the variable display pattern command is displayed in the display area 21a.

  In step S260, the sub CPU 301 executes voice control processing.

  Specifically, in the voice control process, the sub CPU 301 sends the control data to the voice control circuit 306 when the control data set in step S238 (see FIG. 19) is data corresponding to voice control. Based on the control data, the voice control circuit 306 causes the speaker 11 to output, for example, a sound signal for notifying the player of a predetermined gaming state.

  In step S270, the sub CPU 301 executes a lamp / LED lighting control process.

  As for the lamp / LED lighting control process, the sub CPU 301 sends the control data to the lamp control circuit when the control data set in step S238 (see FIG. 19) is data corresponding to the lamp or LED lighting control. Send to 307. Based on the control data, the lamp control circuit 307 causes the lamp / LED 39a to turn on / off in accordance with, for example, a predetermined lighting / extinguishing pattern.

  In this main process, the processes from step S220 to step S270 described above are repeated.

  In this embodiment, the sub CPU 301 serving as the drive signal output means receives information on the game notice flag from the main CPU 201, and other predetermined conditions are satisfied (the vibration shown in FIG. 11 based on the game notice flag). When the identification information determined (extracted) from the pattern table matches the figure ID of the figure 40 mounted on the pedestal 50, etc.), a drive signal is output to vibrate the vibration as a big hit notice (predictor) Although it was made to make it generate | occur | produce in the generator 60, it is not restricted to this, Of course, you may make it generate a vibration in the vibration generator 60 in order to perform the effect for improving the interest of a game simply according to a game state. .

  For example, after receiving the information of the game notice flag, the sub CPU 301 outputs a drive signal after the jackpot game is started, or outputs a drive signal at a timing when a jackpot game start command is transmitted, so that the jackpot game state It is also possible to drive the pedestal 50 in accordance with the timing of starting the operation.

  Thereby, the interest of the game at the time of a big hit can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, various notices (predictors) can be produced by driving the pedestal 50 in addition to the jackpot notice (predictor).

  For example, the sub CPU 301 serving as a drive signal output means outputs a drive signal based on a reach notice effect command, thereby driving the base 50 as a reach notice (predictor).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 selects the vibration pattern based on the information of the game notice flag transmitted from the main CPU 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and based on information other than the game notice flag. Of course, the vibration pattern may be selected. For example, the vibration pattern may be selected by directly confirming the stop symbol information included in the variable display pattern command without using the game notice flag information.

  In the present embodiment, when a removable decorative member (figure) is mounted on the pedestal, the pedestal 50 is generated by causing the vibration generating device 60 to generate a predetermined pattern of vibration when a predetermined condition is satisfied. As the pedestal 50 is driven, an effect information image (for example, an image of the figure 40 attached to the pedestal 50) is displayed on the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21. You may make it display. In addition, lamps and LEDs provided in various places of the gaming machine may be turned on in accordance with the driving of the pedestal 50, or sound (for example, a melody, Timbres, sound effects, songs related to figures, etc.) may be generated from the speakers 8a, 8b.

  In the present embodiment, the figure 40 can be prepared as in the following (1) and (2).

  (1) The figure 40 is stored in a capsule having a diameter of about 7 cm, for example, and is prepared by purchasing from a vending machine equivalent to a card vending machine for purchasing a prepaid card for borrowing a game ball.

  (2) The figure 40 may be prepared by exchanging prizes when the number of balls obtained by playing with the pachinko gaming machine 1 reaches a predetermined number. Then, the prepared figure 40 is used in the next game with the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for a component that is desired not to be affected by vibration, such as an integrated circuit, the component may be arranged in the gaming machine main body 3 that is not affected by vibration, so-called You may arrange | position so that it may not receive to the influence of a vibration like a floating structure.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the base 50 is driven by the vibration generating device 60 when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the gaming state becomes a big hit gaming state). With this drive, the decorative member (figure 40) mounted on the pedestal 50 is also driven, and an effect that improves the fun of the game can be performed.

  In this way, the decorative member can have a function as a rendering device.

  Further, since the decorative member (figure 40) is detachable, the player can remove and possess the decorative member (figure 40), and deepen the attachment to the decorative member (figure 40). Is possible.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 as the drive signal output means outputs the drive signal based on the identification information (figure ID) stored in the decorative member (figure 40). It is also possible to perform driving (production) related to the member (figure 40), to improve the function of the decoration member (figure 40) as a production device, and to the player for the decoration member (figure 40) It becomes possible to deepen the attachment.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 serving as the drive signal output means uses the determined identification information (figure ID) as identification information (figure ID) of the decorative member (figure 40) attached to the base 50. Since the drive signal is output when they match, the timing of driving (production) can be made different for each decoration member (figure 40). The function can be improved, and the feature of each decorative member (figure 40) becomes clearer, so that the player's attachment to the decorative member (figure 40) can be deepened.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 as the drive signal output means can output different drive signals for each type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, etc.). Different types can be used. Therefore, the feature of each decoration member (figure 40) becomes clearer, and it becomes possible to deepen the player's attachment to the decoration member (figure 40).

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the main CPU 201 which is the big hit gaming state determining means determines the big hit, the big hit display indicating that the special symbol in the special symbol display area of the liquid crystal display device 21 has become a big hit. Since the pedestal 50 can also be driven before stopping in the mode (big hit symbol), this driving can give a presentation as a big hit notice (predictor), and as a production device for the decorative member (figure 40) The function can be further improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, vibration due to the driving of the pedestal 50 is also transmitted to the flow path 65 and the like, so that the flow of game media (game balls) in the flow path 65 is improved by the vibration, Game balls can be prevented from clogging.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when an arbitrary decorative member (figure 40) among a plurality of detachable decorative members (figure 40) of different types is attached to the base 50, the decorative member (figure 40) is attached. ) Can be driven based on the drive signal corresponding to the identification information (figure ID) given to the pedestal 50, so that the function of the decorative member (figure 40) as the presentation device is further improved. It is possible to deepen the player's attachment to the decorative member (figure 40).

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which the main body of the pachinko gaming machine is attached to the gaming machine is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachislot gaming machine (slot Machine), sparrow ball, smart ball, or various game machines installed in a game center.

It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board concerning this embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the decoration member which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the base which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a top view of the base which concerns on this Embodiment. It is sectional drawing which shows the AA cross section shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which mounted | wore the base with the decoration member which concerns on this Embodiment. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the state with which the game ball was clogged in a flow path, (b), (c) is explanatory drawing which shows the state to which the vibration by the drive of a base was transmitted in the flow path. . It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of the image control circuit illustrated in FIG. 9. It is a figure which shows an example of the vibration pattern table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing operation of the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control processing operation | movement which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check processing operation which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display pattern selection table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main process by the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception interruption process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the figure authentication process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command analysis process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the base vibration process which concerns on this Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2a gaming board 2b gaming area 3 gaming machine body 3a body frame 3b base frame 4 glass door 5 dish unit 5a upper dish 5b lower dish 6 rail 7 handle 8a, 8b speaker (production means)
12 General winning opening 13 Pass gate 14, 17 Start winning opening 15 Large winning opening 16 Out opening 18 Electric accessories component 19Sd V / Count SW
19Se count SW
19Sb General prize opening SW
19Sa Passing gate SW
19a Start SW
21 Liquid crystal display device (variable display device, presentation means)
39a Lamp / LED (Direction)
40 figures (decorative elements)
41 Pedestal part 42 Figure body part 44 IC chip
45 Bottom 50 Base (Mounting part)
51 Pedestal mounting part 52 IC chip reader (identification information reading means)
55f hollow 59 photo sensor 60 vibration generator (drive means)
65 Flow path 70a Discharge control circuit 70b Launch control circuit 71S Movable member SOL
72S Grand Prize SOL
73S Seesaw SOL
74S Backup clear SW
81 Card unit 82 Dispensing device 90 Launching device 100 Vibration pattern table 200 Main control circuit 201 Main CPU
202 Main ROM
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 205 I / O port 206 Command output port 300 Production control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM (production data storage means)
303 Work RAM
304 Command input port 305 Image control circuit 305a VDP
305b Image data ROM
305c VRAM
305d D / A conversion circuit 306 Audio control circuit 307 Lamp control circuit 308 I / O port 309 Drive control circuit (drive means)
400 game balls (game media)

Claims (7)

A gaming machine body that uses a predetermined gaming medium to play,
A decorative member having a predetermined shape;
A mounting portion provided in the gaming machine main body, to which the decorative member is detachably mounted;
Drive signal output means for outputting a drive signal when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Drive means for driving the mounting portion based on the drive signal output by the drive signal output means;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: Identification information is stored in the decorative member,
Having identification information reading means for reading identification information from the decorative member mounted on the mounting portion;
The drive signal output means outputs a drive signal based on the identification information read by the identification information reading means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The drive signal output means determines predetermined identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
A drive signal is output when the determined identification information matches the identification information read by the identification information reading means;
The gaming machine according to claim 2. A jackpot gaming state determination means for deciding whether or not to shift the gaming state to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player when a game ball wins a winning opening provided in the gaming machine main body,
The drive signal output means includes
A drive signal corresponding to the jackpot gaming state is output when the jackpot gaming state determining means determines that the gaming state is to be transferred to the jackpot gaming state;
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that. A variable display device for performing variable display of identification symbols;
An identification symbol variation display control means for causing the variable display device to perform a variation display of the identification symbol;
The identification symbol variation display control means determines that the jackpot gaming state determination means shifts the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, and the driving signal output means outputs a driving signal corresponding to the jackpot gaming state. , Stop and display the identification symbol in the variable display device in a predetermined jackpot display mode,
The gaming machine according to claim 4. A storage unit for storing the game medium and a dish unit having a flow path for distributing the game medium;
The mounting portion is disposed in the dish unit.
The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 5, characterized in that: The drive signal output means includes
Outputting a drive signal corresponding to identification information given to each of a plurality of removable decorative members of different types,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that:

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