JP2006263365A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables players to have a strong desire for making an operation affecting the performances and moreover to enjoy games for a longer period of time by combining the pachinko games, and the performances to synergically enhance interests and concerns about the games. <P>SOLUTION: A display control circuit 250 works to display the second game performance image 800b on a display area 32a of a liquid crystal display device 32 based on a data for displaying an attack performance pattern from a sub CPU 206. The display control circuit 250 also displays the second game performance image 800c under the current ready for win state with the image contents related to the image contents of the changed second game performance image 800b as displayed under the preceding ready for win state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot gaming machine, or a slot machine.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, when a player operates the launch handle, a game ball is launched on the game board, and the game ball launched on the game board collides with a obstacle nail or the like and changes the traveling direction while moving on the game board. It flows down while rolling. When a game ball enters the start opening provided on the game board, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not the game is a big hit, and a plurality of special symbols are usually displayed on a display device such as an LCD. The change display of is started. When the internal lottery is won, a plurality of special symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination (for example, “7”-“7”-“7”, etc.), and then a special gaming state occurs. When the special game state occurs, the player can acquire many game balls.

  Generally, in a pachinko gaming machine, an effect image is displayed on a display device in order to enhance the interest of the game. For example, when the display mode of a plurality of special symbols is reach, an effect image that enhances the player's expectation for the occurrence of the special gaming state is displayed, and when the special gaming state occurs, the special gaming state The effect image is displayed so as to enhance the joy and excitement of the player with respect to the occurrence of the occurrence. In addition, various effect images for preventing the player from getting bored are displayed even in the normal gaming state in which no reach or special gaming state has occurred. Such an effect image is unilaterally determined according to a gaming state or the like by a computer included in the pachinko gaming apparatus, and does not directly reflect the player's intention.

  As a conventional pachinko gaming apparatus, for example, provided with operation buttons other than the operation of the launch handle, and the player operates the operation buttons etc., the type of effect image displayed on the display device, etc. There are pachinko gaming devices that can be added (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3). According to the pachinko gaming apparatus described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to omit or shorten the effect image in the normal gaming state by operating the operation button in advance before starting the game.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming apparatus described in Patent Document 2, an operation button is operated in advance before the game is started, and an effect image displayed on the display device during the game is selected from a plurality of types of effect images. You can choose. In addition, according to the pachinko gaming apparatus described in Patent Document 3, by operating the operation buttons in advance before the game is started, the display mode of the effect image and the special symbol displayed when the reach is reached is selected in advance. Can be set.

  With such a pachinko gaming apparatus, it is possible to change the effect image displayed during the game at the player's will, and therefore motivate to operate the operation button in addition to the operation of the launch handle be able to.

JP 2004-113359 A JP 2004-121509 A JP 2004-154444 A

  However, in the pachinko gaming devices described in Patent Documents 1 to 3, even if the operation content can be set by operating the operation buttons before starting the game, once the game is started, There is a problem that the player cannot operate the operation buttons during the game to change the performance. That is, as described above, during the game, the effects according to the game state are sequentially performed from among a plurality of types of effects, so that the same effects may be repeatedly performed when the game is performed for a long time. However, in the pachinko gaming apparatus described in Patent Documents 1 to 3, in such a case, it is difficult to maintain the interest and interest in the game because it is not possible to change the production with the player's intention. However, even if it is possible to have the willingness to operate the operation buttons before playing the game, there is a problem that it is difficult to have such a willingness during the game.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 to 3, the selection of the effect is merely a game environment setting, and the player simply selects the effect by operating the operation button. In order to obtain, for example, there is a possibility that the selection of the production may be performed only for the negative reason that the boredom with respect to the production is eliminated, such as selecting another production when the game is played next time after getting bored with the production. . As long as an effect is selected for such a negative reason, it is difficult to prevent the player from getting bored with the effect even if the types of effects are increased.

  For this reason, in order to produce a performance that does not get bored, it is not simply to increase the types of production, but also to diversify the presentation method of the production, so that the player can make the selection during the game, By adding interest to the selection itself, it is desirable to urge the user to perform an operation for influencing the production for positive reasons.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and its purpose is to allow a player to have a strong willingness to perform an operation for influencing the performance. Further, the pachinko game It is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the interest and interest in games synergistically and enjoy the game for a long time.

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

  (1) Display means for displaying a first game effect image in the first game and a second game effect image in a second game different from the first game, which repeatedly performs identification information change display and stop display, and the display In the means, display control means for performing control to display the first game effect image and the second game effect image, and an operation relating to the second game effect image when the identification information is in a reach state where the identification information is in a predetermined mode. And a display operation unit that controls the display of the second game effect image that changes according to the operation of the effect operation unit, and displays the display in the previous reach state. A game machine that controls to display the second game effect image in the reach state this time with the image content related to the image content of the changed second game effect image

  According to the invention of (1), in the reach state, in order to display the second game effect image that changes in accordance with the effect operation means (for example, the cross-shaped control button for selection and the button for determination) The display mode of the second game effect image greatly affects the operation of the effect operation means, and the player can have a strong willingness to operate the effect operation means, thereby providing a sense of satisfaction with the game. Then, the second game and the first game that change the display content of such effect images synergistically increase the interest and interest in the game as a whole, and the changed second game displayed in the previous reach state By using the configuration in which the second game effect image at the time of the current reach state is displayed with the image content related to the image content of the effect image, according to the operation of the effect operating means over a plurality of times of the reach state. Provided is a gaming machine in which the second game effect image is changed and the player can enjoy the game for a long time.

  (2) Control means for controlling the progress of the second game, and storage for cumulatively storing values obtained based on the operation of the effect operation means in the second game that is advanced by the control of the control means. Means for determining whether or not the value cumulatively stored in the storage means is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, and the control means has different game contents in the progress of the second game. Control of stage transition for shifting from one stage to another stage among a plurality of stages, and control for determining the stage transition according to the result of the determination means (1) The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the invention of (2), in the second game, whether or not the value obtained by cumulatively storing the value obtained by the change of the second game effect image based on the operation of the effect operation means is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. In accordance with the result of the determination means for determining the game, the player is further motivated to operate the effect operation means to move to the next stage where a new effect with a different game content can be expected. It is possible to make it strong. Also, for example, by moving to the next stage so that the second game can be performed even if it is not in the reach state, the second game that proceeds only in the reach state can be performed over a relatively long time. In addition, the opportunity to operate the effect operation means increases in proportion to this, and the influence on the second game effect image is increased, so that the player can be more motivated to operate the effect operation means. As described above, it is possible to make the player more strongly motivated to operate the effect operation means, and to provide greater satisfaction with the game. A gaming machine in which the second game and the first game that change the display content of such effect images synergistically increase the interest and interest in the game as a whole, and the player can enjoy the game for a long time. I will provide a.

  (3) The determination means determines whether or not a value obtained at a final stage among the plurality of stages stored in the storage means has become a predetermined value or more, and the display control means (2) The gaming machine according to (2), wherein when the determination unit determines that the value obtained in the final stage is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, control is performed to display a specific image.

  According to the invention of (3), since the specific image is displayed in the final stage of the second game according to the result of the determination means, the willingness to operate the effect operation means to display the specific image. It is possible to make the player stronger. For this reason, it becomes possible to give the player a stronger willingness to operate the effect operation means, and to provide greater satisfaction with the game. A gaming machine in which the second game and the first game that change the display content of such effect images synergistically increase the interest and interest in the game as a whole, and the player can enjoy the game for a long time. I will provide a.

  (4) a game board having a game area in which the first game is played, at least a part of which is made of a transparent area; and the display means is arranged behind the transparent area of the game board, The display control means displays the second game effect image in a second game display area different from the first game display area in which the first game effect image is displayed even while the first game is in progress. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein display control is performed.

  According to the invention of (4), the display device is arranged behind the transmissive area of the game board, the second game display area for displaying the second game effect image is secured widely, and the first game is progressing. In the meantime, by displaying in the second game display area different from the first game display area, it is possible to make the player always aware of the second game. For this reason, when the second game is actually being performed, it is possible to make the player more strongly motivated to operate the production operation means, and to provide greater satisfaction with the game. it can. A game machine capable of synergistically increasing the interest and interest in the game as a whole by such effects and the game itself, and allowing the player to enjoy the game for a long time.

  According to the present invention, in the reach state, it is possible to display the second game effect image that changes in accordance with the effect operation means, so the display mode of the second game effect image is the operation of the effect operation means. This greatly influences the player and has a strong willingness to operate the production operation means, thereby providing a sense of satisfaction with the game. The second game and the first game that change the display contents of the effect image as described above synergistically increase the interest and interest in the game as a whole, and the changed second game effect image displayed in the previous reach state By using the configuration in which the second game effect image at the time of the current reach state is displayed with the image related to the image content of the second game, the second game is performed according to the operation of the effect operation means over a plurality of times of the reach state. Provided is a gaming machine that changes the effect image and allows the player to enjoy the game for a long time.

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

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

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

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

  The game board 14 used for the first game (the first game will be described later), in which the game ball rolls (the game ball can roll), has a plate shape that is entirely permeable as a permeable region. It is formed with the resin (member which has permeability | transmittance). Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. Further, a round number display 51 is provided on the game board 14 near the upper right end of the outer rail 30a. In the present embodiment, the game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin having transparency, but the present invention is a game board in which at least a part of the game area is made of a transmission area. Can do.

  A liquid crystal display device 32 which is a display means for displaying an image is provided behind the transmissive region in the game board 14 with a spacer 31 in between. The liquid crystal display device 32 includes a first game display area 32a (hereinafter, display area 32a) that enables display of a first game effect image in a first game described later. Thus, since the liquid crystal display device 32 which is a display device is arranged behind the transmissive area of the game board, it is possible to secure a wide second game display area for displaying a second game effect image described later. It is. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as a production effect image and a decoration image are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after the transition to the big hit game state (special game state) advantageous to the player, an effect image for effect is displayed during execution of the special game.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the (effect) display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the game board 14 including the transparent member, so that, for example, an obstacle nail planting region or an accessory is provided. It is possible to increase the area where the game member such as a decorative member is provided, and to further increase the degree of freedom of layout.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the round number indicator 51 is provided near the upper right end of the outer rail 30a on the game board 14, but is not limited thereto, and the round number indicator 51 is, for example, the game board 14. In some cases, it may be provided on the back surface. The round number display 51 functions as a round number display means for displaying the round number.

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

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

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

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held twice, the special symbol hold In addition to the lamp 34a, the special symbol hold lamp 34b is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held three times, the special symbol hold lamp 34c is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a and 34b. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held four times, the special symbol hold lamp 34d is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a, 34b, 34c.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this way, whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, in other words, a game for determining whether or not to execute a special game described later is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. A game (game) in which such variation display and stop display of identification information for effects is repeated is called a “variable display game” or a “first game”. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the “first game” The image in “” is referred to as a first game effect image. In addition, when the combination of the identification information for presentation displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode, the character that is pleased with the character image such as “big hit! An image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, as will be described later, a “second game”, which is a game different from the first game, is executed when the identification information for presentation is in a reach state that is a predetermined display mode. An image in the “second game” is referred to as a “second game effect image”.

  As described above, when the liquid crystal display device 32 is in the reach state in which the first game effect image in the first game in which the variation display and stop display of the identification information are repeatedly performed and the identification information is in a predetermined mode, the first display is performed. It functions as a display means for displaying a second game effect image including a character image in a second game different from the game. In the present embodiment, the second game can be executed when the identification information is in a reach state in which the identification information is in a predetermined mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be executable.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passage gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, an obstacle 58, a starting port 25, and a blade member 48 are provided. The game board 14 is provided with game members such as the start port 44, the shutter 40, the big winning port 39, the round number display 51, the general winning ports 56a, 56b, 56c and 56d, and the operation buttons 84 which are examples of the production operation means. It has been. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration units 53 such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. A starting port 25 that forms a predetermined area is provided below the obstacle 57. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 14.

Two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 define the game area 15 (
The outer rail 30a is defined, and the inner rail 30b is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14, moves to the upper part of the game board 14, passes through the electric decoration unit 53, and the plurality of obstacle nails 13 ( 2), due to the collision with the obstacles 55, 57, 58, etc. provided on the game board 14, the downward flow of the game board 14 is made while changing its traveling direction.

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

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

  When a game ball wins at the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 described above (this is one of the predetermined special symbol variation display starts), the special symbol variation display by the special symbol display 33 is started. . Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 during the variation display of the special symbol, the game ball to the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 until the special symbol under the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the special symbol variation display based on the winning of is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. It should be noted that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, that is, the number of suspensions. For example, the special symbol variation display is suspended up to four times (number).

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  Further, also in the variable display game in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball is won in the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 described above (this is one of the start of variable display of identification information for a predetermined effect). )), The change display of the identification information for effect is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 is continued until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the change display of the identification information for presentation based on the winning of the game ball is suspended. Thereafter, when the identification information for presentation that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variability display of the identification information for presentation that has been suspended is started.

  Further, as another condition (variable display start of identification information for predetermined effect), the identification information for effect is stopped and displayed. In other words, the display of the identification information for the effect is started each time the change display start condition for the identification information for the effect is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the fact that a game ball has won a prize at the start openings 25 and 44 is set as a variable display start condition for a predetermined special symbol or a variable display start condition for identification information for a predetermined effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passage gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 17), which will be described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 17) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 17). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state). It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

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

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is 3, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is two, and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is 7. In this case, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 rounds. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum continuous round number is selected from “1” round to “15” round by lottery by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 17)). It may be.

  Further, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, the start ports 25 and 44, and the big winning port 39 described above, it is set in advance according to the type of each winning port. A certain number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  On the other hand, a round number display 51 is provided in the outer area 16 of the game area on the game board 14. The round number display 51 is composed of at least one 7-segment LED, and can display at least one digit number design (in this embodiment, two digit number). In the present embodiment, the round number display 51 displays a “round number” indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is.

  Thus, since the round number display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the special game is provided separately from the effect display means for displaying the effect image, the number of rounds can be displayed accurately and easily.

  Further, since the round number display means is provided in front of the liquid crystal display device 32 that functions as display means for performing the effect display related to the round number, the number of rounds depends on the positional relationship between the round number display and the effect display. Can be displayed more clearly.

  An operation button 84 is provided below the game area 15 on the game board 14. When the identification information for performance is in the reach state, a predetermined control signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (see FIG. 17) by operating the operation button 84 by the player during execution of the second game. The With this operation button 84, an operation related to the second game effect image is performed. As described above, the operation button 84 is an example of an effect operation means for causing the player to perform an operation related to the second game effect image when the identification information is in a reach state where the identification information is in a predetermined mode. In the present embodiment, the operation button 84 is described as an example of the effect operation means, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect operation means may be a trackball or a stick.

[Description of display screen]
As will be described below, in the second game, the second game effect image is changed in accordance with the operation of the operation button 84, and the image content of the changed second game effect image displayed in the previous reach state is related. The second game effect image in the current reach state is displayed with the image content to be displayed. Below, the display screen in this embodiment is demonstrated using FIGS. 5-12. 5 to 12, for convenience of explanation, only the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown, and the game board 14 and the start ports 25 and 44 provided on the game board 14, the blade member 48, the guide Description of game members such as the rail 30 (30a and 30b) and the obstacle 55 is omitted.

  First, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c for presentation that has been stopped is displayed in a variable manner. That is, the first game is started. After that, as shown in FIG. 5, among the plurality of symbol columns, the first stop column (for example, the left column) and the second stop column (for example, the right column) for the effect identification information are stopped and displayed. The combination of the displayed identification information for presentation becomes a predetermined display mode (combination), and the identification information for presentation is in a reach state.

  Specifically, among the production identification information 94a, 94b, and 94c, the production identification information 94a and 94c that are stopped and displayed are all “7” of the numeric symbol, and the third stop string (for example, the middle When the identification information 94b for the production in the column is stopped and displayed with the numeral symbol “7”, the combination of the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c for the production has a specific display mode (for example, the identification information 94a for the production) 94b and 94c are all stopped in the numerical symbol “7”), and the combination of the stop-displayed effect identification information 94a and 94c is a reach state that is a predetermined display mode. Yes. That is, the production identification information 94a, 94b, 94c is in a reach state that is a predetermined display mode.

  Note that the reach state means that, among the identification information for a plurality of effects, the identification information for the effects that are displayed in a stopped state is left out while the identification information for the effects that is variably displayed remains. It means that it becomes a display mode (for example, it becomes the same design). Specifically, the reach state refers to a state in which two pieces of identification information among three pieces of identification information for presentation are stopped and displayed with the same design, and the remaining one piece of presentation identification information is variably displayed. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image that displays the start of the first stage of the second game is displayed as the second game effect image 800a displayed in the reach state. 98a (for example, “Start of the first stage!”) Is displayed, and a character image 98b (for example, “Hermitage palace” or the like) is displayed as the stage name of the first stage. Further, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 includes, as the second game effect image 800a, a ring-shaped image 700 having a bar inside (for example, a judgment ring) and a character image 92 in battle. An image 750 is displayed. The second game is performed in a state where the second game effect image 800a is displayed. Further, as will be described later, when a point (value) is obtained by operating the operation button 84 by the player, the character image indicating the accumulated value of the point and the point obtained in the second game. 99a (for example, 0 Point (Total 0 Point) or the like) is displayed.

  The second game will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the second game is composed of a plurality of stages having different game contents. In each stage, when the identification information for production is in the reach state, the operation button 84 (FIG. 4) is used once for each colored hit area while the bar of the ring-shaped image 700 makes one round of the ring. (See) is operated by the player in a timely manner, and points (values) can be obtained. On the other hand, if the player misses the input of the operation button 84 in the area or the bar is rotated once, the process ends. Further, if the player fails to input, the command fails.

  In each stage, it is determined whether or not to move to the next stage based on a value (accumulated value) obtained by accumulating the points obtained in the second game. In other words, stage transition control for transitioning from one stage to another stage is performed based on the determination result of whether or not to transition to the next stage. These controls are performed with reference to the attack effect pattern selection table shown in FIG. 13 and the stage effect pattern selection table shown in FIG. If the cumulative value does not become a predetermined value or more before all the identification information for performance in the reach state is stopped and displayed, the second game indicates that the production identification information is again in the reach state. Until then, carry over. That is, the operation button 84 can be operated when the identification information for performance is in the reach state.

  In the present embodiment, the second game is an RPG (role playing game) using a plurality of character images. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and card games, quizzes, bingo as other examples of the second game. Other forms of games such as games and sugoroku may be used.

  FIG. 6 shows a value obtained by accumulating points obtained in the second game until the identification information for the effect in the reach state is stopped and displayed in the second game. The display screen when (cumulative value) does not exceed a predetermined value is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, all the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c for effect is stopped and displayed as the first game effect image 700b.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, as in FIG. 5, as the second game effect image 800b, a ring-shaped image 700 having a bar inside and a character in battle An image 750 including the image 92 is displayed. Further, a character image 98b (for example, “Hermitage Palace”) is displayed as the stage name of the first stage. When a point (value) is obtained by operating the operation button 84 by the player, a character image 99b (for example, 11 Point) indicating the accumulated value obtained by accumulating the point and the point obtained in the second game. (Total 11Point) etc. is displayed. Furthermore, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the accumulated value did not become equal to or higher than the predetermined value until all the identification information for the effect in the reach state was stopped and displayed, so the next second game A character image 98c (for example, “To be continued”) indicating that the game has been carried over to the end is displayed.

  FIG. 7 shows a display screen in the case of displaying the first game effect image including the identification information for the effect in which the variable display is started in the first game after the end of the second game.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, all the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c for effect is displayed in a variable manner as the first game effect image 700c.

  On the other hand, in the second game display area 32b, which is different from the display area (first game display area) 32a, the second game effect image 760 (second game) is displayed in spite of the second game being carried over (interrupted). For example, an image in which the character image 92 is fighting) is displayed. That is, in the second game display area 32b, the second game effect image is displayed while the second game is carried over (interrupted) and the first game is being executed.

  As described above, since the liquid crystal display device 32, which is a display device, is disposed behind the transmissive region of the game board 14, a wide second game display region 32b different from the first game display region 32a can be secured. is there. By displaying the second game effect image while the first game is progressing in such a second game display area, it is possible to make the player always aware of the second game. For this reason, when the second game is actually being performed, it is possible to make the player more strongly motivated to operate the production operation means, and to provide greater satisfaction with the game. it can. A game machine capable of synergistically increasing the interest and interest in the game as a whole by such effects and the game itself, and allowing the player to enjoy the game for a long time.

  Next, FIG. 8 shows a display screen in the case where the second game that has been carried over has been carried out because the identification information for effect is in the reach state again.

  First, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the effect identification information 94a, 94b, 94c that has been stopped and displayed as the first game effect image 700d starts variable display. That is, the first game is started. After that, as shown in FIG. 8, among the plurality of symbol columns, the first stop column (for example, the left column) and the second stop column (for example, the right column) for the effect identification information are stopped and displayed. The combination of the displayed identification information for presentation becomes a predetermined display mode (combination), and the identification information for presentation is in a reach state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 98d (for example, “start!”) Indicating the start of the battle is displayed. Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, as in the case of FIG. 6, as the second game effect image 800c, an image including a ring-shaped image 700 having a bar inside and a character image 92 in battle. 750 is displayed, and if a point (value) is obtained as a stage name of the first stage by operating the character image 98b and the operation button 84 by the player, the point and the second game are obtained. A character image 99b indicating a cumulative value obtained by accumulating the received points is displayed. In other words, the second game effect image 800c that changes in response to the operation of the operation button 84 is displayed, and the image content of the changed second game effect image 800b (see FIG. 6) displayed in the previous reach state is related. The second game effect image 800c in the current reach state is displayed with the image content to be displayed.

  As described above, since the second game effect image that changes according to the effect operation means is displayed in the reach state, the display mode of the second game effect image greatly affects the operation of the effect operation means. It is possible to provide a player with a strong willingness to operate the operation means and to provide satisfaction to the game. Then, the second game and the first game that change the display content of such effect images synergistically increase the interest and interest in the game as a whole, and the changed second game displayed in the previous reach state By using the configuration in which the second game effect image at the time of the current reach state is displayed with the image content related to the image content of the effect image, according to the operation of the effect operating means over a plurality of times of the reach state. Thus, a gaming machine is provided in which the second game effect image is changed and the player can enjoy the game for a long time.

  Next, FIG. 9 shows a value (cumulative value) obtained by accumulating the points obtained in the second game until all the identification information for the effect in the reach state in the second game is stopped and displayed. The display screen when it becomes more than a predetermined value is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c for effect as the first game effect image 700d continues from the state of FIG. Is displayed as a reach state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a point (value) is obtained as the second game effect image 800d by operating the operation button 84 by the player, A character image 99c (for example, 22Point (Total 22Point)) indicating the accumulated value obtained by accumulating the points and the points obtained in the second game is displayed.

  Furthermore, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the accumulated value becomes a predetermined value or more until all the identification information for the effect in the reach state is stopped and displayed as the second game effect image 800d. As a result, the first stage is cleared, and a character image 98e (for example, “first stage clear”) indicating that the first stage is shifted to the second stage is displayed. That is, on the condition that the accumulated value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, a stage transition is performed in which the transition from one stage to another stage is performed. As described above, this stage transition control is performed with reference to the stage performance pattern selection table shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, it is described that the first stage is cleared and the first stage is shifted to the second stage in the second game when the accumulated value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. However, what is necessary is just to control so that the stage transfer which transfers to the other stage from one stage may be performed, for example, you may make it transfer to a 3rd stage from a 1st stage.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9, in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the accumulated value becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value until all the identification information for effects in the reach state is stopped and displayed. As the stage is cleared, a two-dimensional code 300a, which is an example of an output information image, is displayed. In addition, a character image 98f (for example, “Get Code!” Or the like) that prompts the player to image the two-dimensional code 300a (two-dimensional code 300b described later) with an imaging unit such as a CCD camera is displayed. The output information image and the two-dimensional code will be described later.

  As described above, the output information is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 when the stage shift is performed from one stage to another on the condition that the accumulated value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value. By displaying the image, the player can store the output information image using some means, for example, the above-described imaging means. Therefore, even if the game is interrupted at the stage transition, for example, the second game can be resumed by causing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to read information included in the stored output information image later. Note that the timing at which the output information image is displayed is not limited to the timing at which the stage transition from one stage to another stage is performed.

  Next, FIG. 10 shows a display screen when the second stage is started after the stage is shifted from the first stage to the second stage in the second game.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c for effects as the first game effect image 700d continues from the state of FIG. Is displayed as a reach state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 includes a ring-shaped image 700 having a bar inside and a character image 92 in battle as the second game effect image 800e. An image 750 is displayed, and a character image 98h (for example, “second stage start!”) Indicating the start of the second stage of the second game is displayed. Furthermore, a character image 98g (for example, “Guleme Valley”) is displayed as the stage name of the second stage. That is, the game content is different between the first stage and the second stage. When a point (value) is obtained by operating the operation button 84 by the player, a character image 99d (for example, a cumulative value obtained by accumulating the point obtained by the second game) 0 Point (Total 22 Point) etc.) is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 11 is obtained in the second game until all the identification information for the effect in the reach state is stopped and displayed in the final stage (final stage) among the plurality of stages of the second game. The display screen when the accumulated value (accumulated value) of the received points becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined value is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, effect identification information 94a, 94b, 94c is displayed as a first game effect image 700e in a reach state that is a predetermined mode. ing.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a point (value) is obtained as the second game effect image 800f by operating the operation button 84 by the player, A character image 99e (for example, 31Point (Total 124Point)) indicating the accumulated value obtained by accumulating the points and the points obtained in the second game is displayed. Furthermore, a character image 98i (for example, indicating that the final stage has been cleared by the cumulative value being equal to or greater than a predetermined value until all the identification information for the effect in the reach state is stopped and displayed. , “Last stage clear”, etc.) are displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the accumulated value becomes a predetermined value or more until all the identification information for effect in the reach state is stopped and displayed. When the stage before the stage is cleared, the two-dimensional code 300b, which is an example of the output information image, is displayed. In addition, a character image 98j (for example, “Get Code!” Or the like) that prompts the player to capture the image with an imaging unit such as a CCD camera is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 12 shows a display screen when the value (final stage value) obtained by accumulating the points obtained in the final stage of the second game is equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c for effect as the first game effect image 700e continues from the state of FIG. Is displayed as a reach state.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, as the second game effect image 800g, a value (cumulative value) obtained by accumulating points obtained at the final stage of the second game is a predetermined value. A specific image, specifically, a two-dimensional code 300b, which is an example of an output information image, is displayed in the image 96 (for example, a treasure chest image) on condition that the value is equal to or greater than the value. That is, a specific image is displayed on the condition that the accumulated value (final stage value) of the points obtained in the final stage of the second game is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. In addition, a character image 98k (for example, “YOU WIN” or the like) indicating that the value obtained by accumulating the points obtained in the final stage of the second game (final stage value) is equal to or greater than a predetermined value is displayed. .

[Description of table]
Next, the table stored in the program ROM 208 (see FIG. 17) will be described below with reference to FIGS. Note that even if the tables shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 are not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  FIG. 13 is an example of an attack effect pattern selection table showing the correspondence between the player's operation (timing) in the second game and the attack effect pattern selected based on the operation.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the attack effect pattern selection table is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the timing when the operation button 84, which is an example of the effect operation means, is operated by the player in the second game. The displayed attack effect pattern and the value obtained based on the operation of the operation button 84 are associated with each other.

  Specifically, in the second game, when the timing when the operation button 84 is operated by the player is determined as “0” to “99”, the attack failure pattern A is selected as the attack effect pattern, and the value obtained Becomes “1”.

  Further, in the second game, when it is determined that the timing when the operation button 84 is operated by the player is “100” to “199”, the attack failure pattern B is selected as the attack effect pattern, and the obtained value is “1”. "

  In the second game, if the timing when the operation button 84 is operated by the player is determined as “200” to “299”, the attack success pattern A is selected as the attack effect pattern, and the obtained value is “10”. "

  Further, in the second game, when it is determined that the timing when the operation button 84 is operated by the player is “300” to “399”, the attack failure pattern C is selected as the attack effect pattern, and the obtained value is “1”. "

  Further, in the second game, when it is determined that the timing when the operation button 84 is operated by the player is “400” to “499”, the attack success pattern B is selected as the attack effect pattern, and the obtained value is “20”. " Note that the player's operation (timing) in the second game in the attack effect pattern selection table and the attack effect pattern selected based on the operation can be appropriately changed.

  FIG. 14 shows a stage effect pattern displayed when the accumulated value obtained by accumulating values obtained in the second game is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, and a two-dimensional output information image selected based on the accumulated value. It is a stage production pattern selection table for selecting output information included in a code and a stage flag. As will be described later, the stage transition is controlled by setting the stage flag in the work RAM 210 (see FIG. 17).

  As shown in FIG. 14, this stage effect pattern selection table is selected corresponding to the accumulated value of the value obtained in the second game stored in the work RAM 210 as an example of the storage means, and the accumulated value. The stage effect pattern, the output information, and the stage flag are stored in association with each other. For convenience of description, the stage name displayed in each stage effect pattern is described in parentheses in each stage effect pattern. In the output information, a two-dimensional code including the output information is written in parentheses.

  Specifically, when the accumulated value of the values obtained in the second game is “0” to “20”, the output information is not selected, and the first stage which is the stage of the Hermitage Palace as a stage production pattern. A stage effect pattern is selected, and stage flag A is selected as a stage flag. That is, when the cumulative value of the values obtained in the second game is “0” to “20”, the two-dimensional code is not displayed, but the first stage effect pattern that is the stage of the Hermitage Palace is displayed. The

  When the cumulative value of the values obtained in the second game is “21” to “40”, the output information “a” is selected, and the stage effect pattern is the second stage effect that is the stage of Gureme valley. A pattern is selected, and stage flag B is selected as a stage flag. That is, when the cumulative value of the values obtained in the second game is “21” to “40”, the two-dimensional code 300a is displayed, and further, the second stage effect pattern that is the stage of Gureme valley is displayed. Is done.

  When the cumulative value of the values obtained in the second game is “81” to “100”, the output information g is selected, and the final stage effect pattern which is the stage of the Cannes clock tower as the stage effect pattern. Is selected, and the stage flag H is selected as the stage flag. That is, when the cumulative value of the values obtained in the second game is “81” to “100”, the two-dimensional code 300g is displayed, and further, the final stage effect pattern that is the stage of the Cannes clock tower is displayed. The

  If the accumulated value of the values obtained in the second game is “101” or more, no output information is selected, the end effect pattern is selected as the stage effect pattern, and the stage flag G is set as the stage flag. Selected. That is, when the cumulative value of the values obtained in the second game is “101” or more, the two-dimensional code is not displayed, but the end effect pattern is displayed.

  That is, in the control means (for example, the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 17)) that controls the progress of the second game and the second game that is advanced by the control of the control means, the effect operating means (for example, the operation button 84 (see FIG. 4)), the storage means (for example, work RAM 210) that cumulatively stores the value obtained based on the operation, and the value (for example, cumulative value) that is cumulatively stored in the storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. In the case where determination means (for example, sub CPU 206) for determining whether or not there is provided, the stage performance pattern selection table is obtained from one stage among a plurality of stages having different game contents in the progress of the second game. Reference is made when performing stage transition control for shifting to another stage, and when performing control for determining the stage transition in accordance with the result of the determination means. It is irradiation.

  In this way, in the second game, it is determined whether or not the value accumulated based on the operation of the effect operation means (by the change of the second game effect image) is a predetermined value or more. Depending on the result of the determination means, the player moves to the next stage, so the player has a greater willingness to operate the effect operation means to move to the next stage where a new effect with a different game content can be expected. Is possible.

  It should be noted that the second game may be performed even if not in the reach state by moving from one stage to another stage among a plurality of stages having different game contents. As a result, the second game that progresses only in the reach state can be performed over a relatively long time, and the opportunity to operate the effect operating means increases in proportion to this, and the influence on the second game effect image increases. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a stronger motivation for operating the effect operating means.

  As described above, it is possible to make the player more strongly motivated to operate the effect operation means, and to provide greater satisfaction with the game. A gaming machine in which the second game and the first game that change the display content of such effect images synergistically increase the interest and interest in the game as a whole, and the player can enjoy the game for a long time. I will provide a.

  FIG. 15 shows output information as an example of a specific image displayed when it is determined in the second game that the value (final stage value) obtained in the final stage of the second game is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. 11 is a specific effect pattern selection table for selecting output information included in the two-dimensional code and a specific effect pattern that is displayed when it is determined that the final stage value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the specific effect pattern selection table includes a final stage value that is a value obtained in the final stage of the second game stored in the work RAM 210 (see FIG. 17) that is an example of a storage unit. The output information selected corresponding to the final stage value on the condition that the final stage value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value and the specific effect pattern are stored in association with each other. For convenience of explanation, the output information includes a two-dimensional code including the output information in parentheses. By capturing the two-dimensional code with an image pickup means such as a CCD camera of a portable terminal, it is possible to obtain data such as an image for a portable terminal and a ringing melody as output information.

  Specifically, when the final stage value is “21” to “40”, the output information A is selected, and the specific effect pattern A is selected as the specific effect pattern. That is, when the final stage value is “21” to “40”, the two-dimensional code A including the output information A is displayed as the specific image, and the specific effect pattern A is further displayed.

  When the final stage value is “41” to “100”, the output information B is selected, and the specific effect pattern B is selected as the specific effect pattern. That is, when the final stage value is “41” to “100”, the two-dimensional code B including the output information B is displayed as a specific image.

  That is, the stage effect pattern selection table is determined by the determination unit (for example, the sub CPU 206) that the value obtained at the final stage among the plurality of stages stored in the storage unit (for example, the work RAM 210) is equal to or greater than the predetermined value. If it is determined, control for displaying a specific image is performed.

  In this way, in the final stage of the second game, the specific image is displayed according to the result of the determination means, so that the player is more motivated to operate the effect operation means to display the specific image. It is possible to have it. For this reason, it becomes possible to give the player a stronger willingness to operate the effect operation means, and to provide greater satisfaction with the game. A gaming machine in which the second game and the first game that change the display content of such effect images synergistically increase the interest and interest in the game as a whole, and the player can enjoy the game for a long time. I will provide a.

[Description of two-dimensional code]
A two-dimensional code which is an example of an output information image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a two-dimensional code displayed in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The two-dimensional code of this embodiment is a two-dimensional code 300 as shown in FIG. 16 and includes a store ID 310, a model ID 320, a product ID 330, information 340, and a generation time 350 as information. A two-dimensional code can contain more information than a conventional bar code. The store ID 310 is an ID indicating a game hall where the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed. The model ID 320 is an ID indicating the model of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The product ID 330 is an ID indicating a manufacturing number of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Information 340 is predetermined information such as output information. A generation time 350 indicates an output information image generation time.

  In the present embodiment, the two-dimensional codes A and B displayed as specific images include data such as images for mobile terminals and incoming melody as output information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, various data such as service points, game information, URL data, and various programs may be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, specifically, when it is determined that the value (final stage value) obtained in the final stage of the second game is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the output is performed. Although a two-dimensional code as an information image is displayed, not only a two-dimensional code but also a character image or a special effect image may be displayed when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, a case where the two-dimensional code 300 is used as the output information image will be described. However, the output information image in the present invention includes not only the two-dimensional code 300 but also a one-dimensional code (bar code). In the present embodiment, a case where QR codes (registered trademark) are used as the two-dimensional codes 300a to 300c will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and DataMatrix (registered trademark), PDF417, and the like are used. Includes other two-dimensional codes.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

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

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

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a grand prize opening number counter, and a grand prize. Oral winning counter, round number display counter, round number display effect start counter, waiting time timer, large winning opening opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved for a special symbol, data indicating the number of reserved for a normal symbol, which will be described later Data, variables, etc. for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 200 are positioned.

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

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is for determining whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

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

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

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage The ball sensors 114 and 115, the start winning ball sensors 116 and 117, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big prize opening solenoid 120, the seesaw solenoid 122, and the backup clear switch 124 are connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the main control circuit 60 is connected to a lamp control circuit 76 which is an example of lamp control means for controlling the lamp 74, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes an incandescent light bulb, an LED, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol display device 33 (7-segment LED 41), and the normal symbol display device 35. (Display lamp), round number display 51 (7-segment LED) and the like are included.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 74 and lamp 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, and the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

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

  The sub control circuit 200 is a display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the sub CPU 206, program ROM 208, work RAM 210, and liquid crystal display device 32 (control for displaying effect images in the liquid crystal display device 32). The audio control circuit 230 performs control related to audio generated from the speaker 46. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60. An operation button 84 is connected to the sub control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 receives a predetermined signal from the operation button 84 and processes it according to the signal.

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

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. Examples of the table for making a decision regarding the production include an attack production pattern selection table, a stage production pattern selection table, and a specific production pattern selection table. Further, the program ROM 208 also stores an output information image display timer that determines the time until an output information image is displayed, an output information image pattern, a store ID 310, a model ID 320, and a product ID 330. The output information image pattern is a pattern of an output information image corresponding to image data for a standby image, music data for a ringing melody, URL data, various programs, and the like.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

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

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

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

  Various image data such as background image data and effect image data are separately stored in the image data ROM 216. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

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

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

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

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 20) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 18, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup recovery processing, work area initialization, special game total execution time timer, special game number counter, etc. is executed (step S11). Then, a special symbol control process is performed on the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 (step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 19, the main CPU 66 updates the random numbers so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. by “1”. Processing is executed (step S42). And the input detection process which detects the winning or passage of game balls, such as the start openings 25 and 44, is performed (step S43). A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demonstration display command, a stop design designation command for effect indicating the type of effect identification information to be stopped and displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column, and an identification for effect. A variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of information is included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies the payout / launch control circuit 126 with a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning ports. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is restored to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 20, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 are control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value is indicated according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

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

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

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

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S46 in FIG. 19, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A special game that may be repeated is executed.

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

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

  The data indicating the round number display pattern stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is a signal (round number display control signal) for controlling the display of the round number display 51 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Is transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the round number display control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the round number display 51 based on the round number display control signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 sets the special winning opening opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S79 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the supervised ball residual ball monitoring, and the game ball is placed in a specific area in the special payout port 39 when the supervised mouth residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. The special prize opening number counter is “2” (when the specific number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “3”) or “15” (special symbol display) In step 33, it is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the specific number symbol stopped and displayed is “7” or more (the last round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed. Further, the main CPU 66 increments the special game number counter in the main RAM 70 by “1”.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the management of the big winning opening reopening waiting time before the big winning opening reopening to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, jackpot end interval processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S81.

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

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the big hit determination is lost when the big hit gaming state is not set. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 20 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 20 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 20 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area (puncture) until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game is also a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. Transfer.

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

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

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of lottery means for lottery of whether or not to execute a special game.

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

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value, Data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

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

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern of the effect display based on the special symbol determined in step S107 and step S108. Here, the variation pattern of the effect display means the variation display pattern of the identification information for the effect, the variation display pattern of the effect image, and the variation display and stop of the identification information for the effect based on the variation pattern of the effect display. A game in which display is repeatedly performed is controlled, and display of the effect image is controlled. Then, the main CPU 66 determines the effect display variation pattern based on the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that controls the progress of a game (variable display game) in which variation display and stop display of identification information (for production) are repeatedly performed.

  In step S109, the data indicating the variation pattern of the effect display stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a fluctuation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, stores the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and based on the stored effect pattern, Data for displaying the effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 controls the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data for displaying the effect pattern. In other words, based on the effect pattern, a game that repeatedly performs change display and stop display of the identification information for effect is controlled, and display of the effect image is controlled. In particular, when the identification information for production is in a reach state that is a predetermined mode, as will be described later, the reach production pattern is selected as the production pattern, and the identification information for production is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Is in a reach state where a predetermined display mode is achieved, and a (specific) reach effect image is displayed as the effect image.

  Further, in step S109, the main CPU 66 has a function as a control means for controlling the progress of the game in which the special symbol which is the identification information is repeatedly displayed and stopped. That is, in step S109, based on the data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the processing of step S107 and step S108, the main CPU 66 uses a plurality of types of LED lighting patterns stored in the main ROM 68. One LED lighting pattern is selected, and the selected LED lighting pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

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

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

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes the following effects.

[Display control processing]
The display control process in the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, command reception processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 receives the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main CPU 66, selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, and places the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Store. In particular, when the production identification information is in a reach state in a predetermined form, the sub CPU 206 selects a reach production pattern as the production pattern and stores the selected reach production pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S220.

  In step S220, a process for determining whether or not reach is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the production identification information is in a reach state in which the production identification information is in a predetermined mode based on the variation pattern designation command received in step S210. When the state is reached, the process proceeds to step S240, and when the effect identification information does not reach the reach state, the process proceeds to step S260. As described above, the sub CPU 206 that executes the process of step S220 functions as a reach state determination unit that determines whether or not the stage identification information is in a reach state in which a predetermined aspect is obtained.

  In step S240, a second game process is performed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 24, in this process, the sub CPU 206 executes a second game different from the first game. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S250. A game ball detection process is performed.

  In step S250, an effect display control process at the end of reach is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the reach effect pattern to the display control circuit 250 based on the reach effect pattern stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for displaying the reach effect pattern from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. Thus, a reach effect image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Thereafter, all the identification information for presentation is stopped and displayed.

  In step S260, a normal effect display control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the effect pattern to the display control circuit 250 based on the effect pattern stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Second game processing]
The subroutine executed in step S240 in FIG. 23 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S310, a timer setting process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 substitutes a value (for example, 10 seconds) stored in the reach time table in which the reach effect display period in the program ROM 208 is set into a timer variable in the work RAM 210, and sets a timer. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S320.

  In step S320, a reach start time effect display control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 displays the reach effect pattern based on the effect pattern set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210, that is, the effect pattern (reach effect pattern) in which the effect identification information is in the reach state. Is sent to the display control circuit 250.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for displaying the reach effect pattern from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The variation display of the identification information for effect is started, that is, the first game effect image in the first game is displayed, and the second game effect image in the second game different from the first game is displayed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the display control circuit 250 performs control for starting the variable display of the effect identification information 94 a, 94 b, 94 c in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and As one game effect image, the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c for effect is displayed in a reach state that is a predetermined display mode, and as a second game effect image 800a in a second game different from the first game, An image 750 including a ring-shaped image 700 having a bar and a character image 92 in battle is displayed. Thus, the display control circuit 250 functions as a display control unit that performs control to display the first game effect image and the second game effect image.

  In step S330, an operation information detection process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is operation information based on an operation information signal from the operation button 84 (see FIG. 4). If the sub CPU 206 determines that there is operation information, it moves the process to step S340, and if it determines that there is no operation information, it moves the process to step S350.

  In step S340, value storage processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 refers to the attack effect pattern selection table (see FIG. 13) stored in the program ROM 208, and cumulatively obtains the value obtained in the second game based on the operation of the operation button 84. The accumulated value is stored in the work RAM 210 (see FIG. 17). Further, the sub CPU 206 refers to the attack effect pattern selection table (see FIG. 13), and cumulatively obtains the values obtained in the respective stages of the second game based on the operation of the operation button 84 to obtain the stage value (the final stage). In this case, it is stored in the work RAM 210 (see FIG. 17) as the final stage value). Thus, the work RAM 210 is an example of a storage unit that cumulatively stores values obtained in the second game based on the operation of the effect operation unit. Furthermore, the work RAM 210 is an example of a storage unit that stores values obtained in the final stage. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S345.

  In step S345, an operation result display control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 selects an attack effect pattern from the attack effect pattern selection table (see FIG. 8A) based on the operation of the operation button 84, and displays the selected attack effect pattern. Data is transmitted to the display control circuit 250.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data for displaying the attack effect pattern from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the second game effect image 800 b is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In the display control circuit 250, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the VDP 212 is an image content related to the image content of the changed second game effect image 800b (see FIG. 6) displayed in the previous reach state. Then, the second game effect image 800c in the current reach state is displayed. In this way, the display control circuit 250 performs control to display the second game effect image that changes according to the operation of the effect operation means, and also displays the changed second game effect image displayed in the previous reach state. It functions as a display control means for performing control for displaying the second game effect image in the current reach state with the image content related to the image content. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S350.

  As described above, since the second game effect image that changes according to the effect operation means is displayed in the reach state, the display mode of the second game effect image greatly affects the operation of the effect operation means, It is possible to provide the player with a strong willingness to operate the means and provide satisfaction to the game. Then, the second game and the first game that change the display content of such effect images synergistically increase the interest and interest in the game as a whole, and the changed second game displayed in the previous reach state By using the configuration in which the second game effect image at the time of the current reach state is displayed with the image content related to the image content of the effect image, according to the operation of the effect operating means over a plurality of times of the reach state. Provided is a gaming machine in which the second game effect image is changed and the player can enjoy the game for a long time.

  In step S350, a process for determining whether the final stage has been completed and whether the final stage value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the stage performance pattern selection table (see FIG. 14) and determines whether or not the final stage is complete from the accumulated value stored in the work RAM 210. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the final stage has been completed, the sub CPU 206 refers to the specific effect pattern selection table (see FIG. 14) to determine whether or not the final stage value stored in the work RAM 210 is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. judge. Specifically, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the final stage is finished, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the final stage value is “21” or more. As described above, the sub CPU 206 functions as a determination unit that determines whether or not the value obtained in the final stage among the plurality of stages stored in the storage unit is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. If the determination in the above process is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S365, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to step S360.

  In step S360, the sub CPU 206 executes stage transition control processing, as will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S370.

  In step S365, the sub CPU 206 executes a specific effect display control process as will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S390.

  In step S370, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates the value of the timer variable stored in the work RAM 210 (for example, decreases the value of the timer variable by 2 mm seconds). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S380.

  In step S380, a process for determining whether or not it is within a predetermined period is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is within a predetermined period depending on whether or not the value of the timer variable stored in the work RAM 210 is a predetermined value (for example, 0 or more). If the sub CPU 206 determines that it is within the predetermined period, it moves the process to step S330. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that it is within the predetermined period, it moves the process to step S390.

  In step S390, a second game display control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 displays data for displaying the output information image related effect pattern stored in the work RAM 210, data for displaying the stage effect pattern (see step S426 in FIG. 25 described later), Data for displaying the specific effect pattern (see step S456 in FIG. 26 described later) is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 displays the second game effect image on the basis of data for displaying the output information image related effect pattern, data for displaying the stage effect pattern, and data for displaying the specific effect pattern. It is displayed on the display area 32 a of the display device 32.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the display control circuit 250 displays the second game effect image 760 (second game) in the second game display area 32b different from the display area (first game display area) 32a. For example, an image in which the character image 92 is fighting is displayed. That is, the display control circuit 250 displays the second game effect image in the second game display area 32b while the second game is carried over (interrupted) even while the first game is being executed. Let That is, the display control circuit 250 is in a second game display area different from the first game display area in which the first game effect image is displayed, and the first game is progressing (the second game is carried over (interrupted)). It is an example of the display control means which performs control which displays a 2nd game effect image also during doing. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the display device is arranged behind the transmissive area of the game board, and the second game display area different from the first game display area is secured widely. By displaying the two game effect images in the second game display area, it is possible to make the player always aware of the second game. For this reason, when the second game is actually being performed, it is possible to make the player more strongly motivated to operate the production operation means, and to provide greater satisfaction with the game. it can. A game machine capable of synergistically increasing the interest and interest in the game as a whole by such effects and the game itself, and allowing the player to enjoy the game for a long time.

[Stage transition control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S360 in FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S421, it is determined whether or not the accumulated value exceeds a predetermined value. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the accumulated value stored in the work RAM 210 by the process of step S340 in FIG. 24 exceeds a predetermined value corresponding to the stage flag. Specifically, when the stage flag A is set, that is, when the current stage is the stage of the Hermitage Palace, the accumulated value is “20” with reference to the stage effect pattern selection table (see FIG. 14). It is determined whether or not it exceeds. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the accumulated value exceeds, the process proceeds to step S422. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the accumulated value exceeds, this sub-routine ends. As described above, the sub CPU 206 functions as a value determination unit that determines whether or not the value cumulatively stored in the storage unit is equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

  In step S422, it is determined whether or not the final stage is finished. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the final stage is ended from the accumulated value stored in the work RAM 210. If it is determined that the final stage is ended, the sub CPU 206 ends the subroutine and ends the final stage. If it is not determined, the process proceeds to step S423.

  In step S423, the stage flag is updated. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates the stage flag corresponding to the accumulated value stored in the work RAM 210 by the process of step S340 in FIG. 24 with reference to the stage effect pattern selection table (see FIG. 14).

  Specifically, when the accumulated value becomes “21” in the second game (stage) in which the stage flag A is set in the work RAM 210, the sub CPU 206 clears the stage flag A set in the work RAM 210. Then, a new stage flag B is set. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S422 functions as a control unit that controls the progress of the second game. In other words, in the progress of the second game, the sub CPU 206 controls the stage transition for shifting from one stage to another stage among a plurality of stages having different game contents, and performs determination processing for performing step S421. According to the result of the above, it functions as a control means for performing control for determining the stage shift. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S424.

  In this way, in the second game, it is determined whether or not the value accumulated based on the operation of the effect operation means (by the change of the second game effect image) is a predetermined value or more. Depending on the result of the determination means, the player moves to the next stage, so the player has a greater willingness to operate the effect operation means to move to the next stage where a new effect with a different game content can be expected. Is possible.

  In step S424, output information image display timer setting processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 selects an output information image display timer stored in the program ROM 208. Further, the sub CPU 206 sets an output information image display timer in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S426.

  In step S426, output information selection processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the stage effect pattern selection table of FIG. 14 and selects output information (information 340) based on the accumulated value stored by the process of step S340 of FIG. Further, the sub CPU 206 selects an output information image related effect pattern and a stage effect pattern. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets output information, an output information image related effect pattern, and a stage effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S428.

  In step S428, an encoding process is performed. In this process, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 27, the sub CPU 206 determines the generation time 350, data for creating a two-dimensional code as an output information image, the store ID 310 stored in the program ROM 208, the model The ID 320 and the product ID 330 are encoded, and data for displaying a two-dimensional code is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S430.

  In step S430, output processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 further displays data for displaying the two-dimensional code set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 after a predetermined time based on the output information image display timer set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210. It transmits to the display control circuit 250. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, in the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 displays the two-dimensional code on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data for displaying the two-dimensional code generated in step S428. That is, the display control circuit 250 is an example of a display control unit that performs control to display an output information image in a form that can be captured from outside.

  As described above, when the stage shift from one stage to another stage is performed on the condition that the accumulated value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the output information image is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By displaying the two-dimensional code, the player can store the output information image using some means, for example, the above-described imaging means. Therefore, even if the game is interrupted at the stage transition, for example, the second game can be resumed by causing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to read information included in the two-dimensional code that is the stored output information image later. it can.

[Specific effect display control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S365 in FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S454, output information image display timer setting processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 selects an output information image display timer stored in the program ROM 208. Further, the sub CPU 206 sets an output information image display timer in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S456.

  In step S456, output information selection processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 selects output information (information 340) based on the final stage value stored by the process of step S340 of FIG. 24 with reference to the stage effect pattern selection table of FIG. Further, the sub CPU 206 selects a specific effect pattern. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets the output information and the specific effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S458.

  In step S458, an encoding process is performed. In this process, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 27, the sub CPU 206 determines the generation time 350, data for creating a two-dimensional code as an output information image, the store ID 310 stored in the program ROM 208, the model The ID 320 and the product ID 330 are encoded, and data for displaying a two-dimensional code that is an output information image as a specific image is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S460.

  In step S460, output processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 further displays data for displaying the output information image set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 after a predetermined time based on the output information image display timer set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210. It transmits to the display control circuit 250. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, in the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 displays the two-dimensional code, which is a specific image, on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data for displaying the two-dimensional code generated in step S458. To display. That is, the display control circuit 250 is an example of a display control unit that performs control to display an output information image in a form that can be captured from outside. In other words, the display control circuit 250 performs a control to display a specific image when the determination unit that executes the process of S350 determines that the value obtained in the final stage is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. It functions as a control means.

  In this way, in the final stage of the second game, the specific image is displayed according to the result of the determination means, so that the player is more motivated to operate the effect operation means to display the specific image. It is possible to have it. For this reason, it becomes possible to give the player a stronger willingness to operate the effect operation means, and to provide greater satisfaction with the game. A gaming machine in which the second game and the first game that change the display content of such effect images synergistically increase the interest and interest in the game as a whole, and the player can enjoy the game for a long time. I will provide a.

[Encoding process]
The subroutine called in step S428 in FIG. 25 and step S458 in FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, output information storage processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 generates output information generation time 350, output information set in the work RAM 210 (for example, information 340), store ID 310, model ID 320, product ID 330, and generation time 350 stored in the program ROM 208. Are set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. In the figure, output information A is shown as an example of output information. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S401.

  In step S401, a mode indicator creation process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 creates a mode identifier in the work RAM 210 according to a figure (for example, numbers, alphanumeric characters, kanji, etc.). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S402.

  In step S402, a character number indicator creation process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 creates a character number identifier or the like corresponding to the number of characters in the work RAM 210. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S403.

  In step S403, binarization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of binarizing data. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S404.

  In step S404, termination pattern addition processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of adding a termination pattern to the data obtained in steps S401 to S403. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S405.

  In step S405, a code word conversion process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs code word conversion of the data obtained in step S404. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S406.

  In step S406, an error correction code word creation process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 creates an error correction code word based on the data obtained in step S405 and adds it to the data obtained in step S405. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S407.

  In step S407, data arrangement processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of binarizing the data obtained in step S406 and arranging the data in a matrix. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S408.

  In step S408, mask processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of masking a predetermined pattern on the data obtained in step S407. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S409.

  In step S409, format information addition processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for adding format information including an error correction level and a mask identifier. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S410.

  In step S410, a two-dimensional code generation process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 generates data for displaying the two-dimensional code, and stores the data for displaying the two-dimensional code in the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the output information a to g and the output information A and B are encoded (coded) into a two-dimensional code has been described. Image data, music data for incoming melody, etc. may be encoded. Service points, game information, and the like may be encoded. Also, various programs such as games may be encoded.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided with the special symbol and the normal symbol. You may comprise so that a fluctuation | variation display may be carried out. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the fluctuation display means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the fluctuation display means.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine is given as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the second type pachinko gaming machine referred to as a wing mono, Hikoki mono, and a third designated as right mono. It may be a seed pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

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

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

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention mainly displays the first game effect image in the first game in which the variation display and stop display of the identification information are repeatedly performed, and the second game effect image in the second game different from the first game. Display means, display control means for controlling the display of the first game effect image and the second game effect image in the display means, and the second state when the identification information is in a reach state where the identification information is in a predetermined mode. Effect operation means for causing the player to perform an operation related to the game effect image, and the display control means performs control to display the second game effect image that changes according to the operation of the effect operation means, and Control to display the second game effect image in the reach state this time with the image content related to the image content of the changed second game effect image displayed in the reach state. It is a game machine, wherein, the display means, display control means, staging operation means, control means, storage means, the specific configuration of such determination unit, the game board, can be designed and changed as required.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is an attack production pattern selection table in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a stage production pattern selection table in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a specific production pattern selection table in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the two-dimensional code displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Main body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protective plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 24 Prize opening 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Indicator 35 Indicator 37 Indicator case 39 Grand prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Start opening 46 Speaker 47 First warp path 48 Blade member 49 Second warp path 51 Round number display 53 Illumination unit 55 Obstacle 57 Obstacle 58 Obstacle Object 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 74 Lamp 76 Lamp control circuit 84 Operation button 92 Character image 94a, 94b, 94c Identification information 98a to 98k Character image 99a to 99e Character image 99a to 99e Character image 102 V・ Count sensor 104 Sensor 118 Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120 Large winning opening solenoid 122 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Dispensing / launching control circuit 128 Dispensing device 130 Launching device 132 Lamp 150 Card unit 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 236 Amplifier 250 Display control circuits 300a to 300g Two-dimensional code 700a to 700e First game effect image 760, 800a to 800g Second game effect image

Claims (4)

Display means for displaying a first game effect image in the first game and a second game effect image in a second game different from the first game, in which the variation display and stop display of the identification information are repeatedly performed;
In the display means, display control means for performing control to display the first game effect image and the second game effect image;
When the identification information is in a reach state in which it is in a predetermined mode, an effect operation means for causing the player to perform an operation related to the second game effect image,
The display control means performs control to display the second game effect image that changes in accordance with the operation of the effect operation means, and the image of the changed second game effect image displayed in the previous reach state. A gaming machine that performs control to display a second game effect image in the reach state this time with image contents related to the contents. Control means for controlling the progress of the second game;
Storage means for cumulatively storing values obtained on the basis of the operation of the effect operation means in the second game that is progressed by the control of the control means;
Determination means for determining whether or not a value cumulatively stored in the storage means is a predetermined value or more,
In the progress of the second game, the control means controls the stage transition to shift from one stage to another stage among a plurality of stages having different game contents, and according to the result of the determination means, 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed for determining whether to shift to a stage. The determination means determines whether or not a value obtained in a final stage among the plurality of stages stored in the storage means has become a predetermined value or more,
3. The display control unit according to claim 2, wherein when the determination unit determines that the value obtained in the final stage is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the display control unit performs control to display a specific image. The gaming machine described. A game board having a game area in which the first game is played, and comprising at least a part of a transparent area;
The display means is disposed behind a transmissive region of the game board,
The display control means displays the second game effect image in a second game display area different from the first game display area in which the first game effect image is displayed even while the first game is in progress. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein display control is performed.

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