JP2006288480A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of giving a player the incentive to execute an operation for affecting a performance during a game, sustaining an interest in the game by the performance and pleasing the player with the game for a long period of time. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is characterized by having a display means having a display area capable of displaying a performance picture, a display control means controlling to display a performance picture on the display area, a touch panel disposed in front of the game board, capable of detecting a touch of a player and outputting a detecting signal indicating a touch position when detecting the touch, and an area setting means setting a discoloration area in the display area based on the touch position indicated by the detecting signal output from the touch panel; and that the display control means changes the color of a picture included in the discoloration area set by the area setting means. <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 selected on the gaming machine side according to the gaming state or the like, and does not directly reflect the player's intention.

As a conventional pachinko gaming apparatus, for example, a touch panel is provided in a window frame in front of a game board, and a player operates a predetermined part of the touch panel facing any one of a plurality of actors provided on the game board. It is possible to select special bonuses that will trigger the operation of the electric bonuses, and by operating the touch panel, the probability of occurrence of special gaming status and the number of game balls differing There is a pachinko gaming apparatus that can select a gaming mode from various types of gaming modes, stop a variation display of special symbols, and the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to the pachinko gaming device described in Patent Document 1, a participatory pachinko game in which a player can be directly involved in selecting a special character, changing a game mode, stopping changing display of special symbols, etc. Can provide.

In addition, as a conventional pachinko gaming apparatus, for example, among a plurality of types of special symbols, a type of probability variation symbol that constitutes a winning mode that triggers the occurrence of a so-called probability variation state is provided on the window frame in front of the game board. There is a pachinko gaming apparatus that can be selected by operating a touch panel (see, for example, Patent Document 2). According to the pachinko gaming apparatus described in Patent Document 2, since the probability variation symbol (for example, “3”, “7”, etc.) that is generally fixed can be changed by the player's intention, A sense of participation can be given to the player.

In addition, as a conventional pachinko gaming apparatus, for example, when in a specific reach state, by operating a touch panel provided on the window frame in front of the game board, the type of special symbols that are already stopped and displayed can be changed. There is a pachinko gaming device (see, for example, Patent Document 3). According to the pachinko gaming apparatus described in Patent Document 3, since it is possible to execute a change display of special symbols such as so-called re-lottery, re-change, etc. at the player's intention, the sense of participating in the game Can be given to players.

Furthermore, as a conventional pachinko gaming device, for example, it is provided with operation buttons other than the operation of the launch handle, and when 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 changed (see, for example, Patent Documents 4 to 6). According to the pachinko gaming apparatus described in Patent Literature 4, 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. Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 5, 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 6, 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.

JP 2002-224422 A JP 2004-16292 A JP 2004-242872 A 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, by using the touch panel, it is possible for the player's intention to perform a variation display mode of special symbols, an environment setting such as selection of a game mode, and the like. However, for example, there is a problem that the effect cannot be changed such as the contents of the effect image. In other words, during the game, as described above, the effects according to the game state are sequentially performed from among a plurality of types of effects, and thus the same effects may be repeatedly performed as long as the game is performed. However, in the pachinko gaming apparatus described in Patent Documents 1 to 3, in such a case, the player cannot change the production with the intention of the player. There is a problem that it is difficult to sustain.

Further, in the pachinko gaming devices described in Patent Documents 4 to 6, even if the operation contents can be changed by operating the operation buttons before starting the game, once the game is started, Since the player cannot operate the operation buttons during the game and change the production, it is difficult to maintain interest in the game and the willingness to operate the operation buttons before playing the game There is a problem that even if it can be made, it is difficult to give such a motivation during the game. Furthermore, although the display time and type of the effect image change when the operation buttons are operated, the mode of change itself is merely a change of the effect image, so the player who has seen all the effect images Thus, there is a problem that it is difficult to motivate operation buttons and the like.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to allow a player to have a willingness to perform an operation for affecting the performance during the game. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can maintain interest and interest in games and enjoy games for a long time.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) display means having a display area capable of displaying effect images;
Display control means for controlling the display of the effect image in the display area;
A touch panel disposed in front of the display means, capable of detecting contact by a player and outputting a detection signal indicating a contact position when the contact is detected;
An area setting means for setting a discoloration area in the display area based on a contact position indicated by a detection signal output from the touch panel;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means changes a color of an image included in the discoloration area set by the area setting means.

According to the invention of (1), the color (for example, brightness, color, sharpness, etc.) of the image included in the discoloration area set by the operation of the touch panel can be changed, so that the player can operate the touch panel. Accordingly, the color of the image in the area can be directly changed to a different color. In this way, according to the invention of (1), since the production can be changed directly, it is possible to give the game a willingness to perform an operation for affecting the production. This keeps the interest and interest in the game, and the player can enjoy the game for a long time. Furthermore, since the color of the image in the discoloration area is changed, it is possible to partially change the contents of the production while maintaining the outline of the display contents of the image before the change and the image after the change. It is possible to add a new interesting aspect of arranging images with the intention of the person.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The gaming machine of (1) above,
The area setting means is characterized in that, when an image included in the color change area moves, the color change area is moved in accordance with the movement of the image.

According to the invention of (2), when an image included in the discoloration area set by the player operating the touch panel, that is, an image selected by the player moves, the image maintains the color after the change. Move while.
In this way, if the color of the image moving in the display area is changed, the image moves while maintaining the color, so that the image moving in the display area can be changed directly, which affects the production. It is possible to have a willingness to perform an operation for exerting the effect during the game. Therefore, the interest in the game is maintained by the effect, and the player can enjoy the game for a long time.
Further, for example, when the color of the image in the display area is changed to a bright color, the player can make the favorite image stand out and easily grasp the position, and can enjoy the image.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(3) The gaming machine of (1) above,
When the image included in the color change area moves outside the color change area, the display control unit changes the color of the image to the color before the change, and the image outside the color change area moves into the color change area. In this case, the color of the image is changed.

According to the invention of (3), when an image included in the color change area moves outside the color change area, the color of the image is changed to the color before the change, and an image outside the color change area is inside the color change area. When moving to, the color of the image is changed. In this way, it is possible to directly change the production at a specific location in the display area, so it is possible to have a willingness to perform an operation to influence the production during the game. The interest and interest in the game are maintained, and the player can enjoy the game for a long time. Further, for example, when the color of the image in the display area is changed to a bright color, the player can make the favorite spot in the display area stand out and enjoy the effect at that spot.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
When the color of the image included in the discoloration area is changed, the display control means performs control to display an effect image based on the changed color of the image in the display area.

According to the invention of (4), when the color of the image included in the discoloration area is changed, the effect image based on the changed color of the image is displayed in the display area, and therefore associated with the color of the image. The effect image can be displayed. As a result, it is possible to realize that the effect can be changed directly by changing the effect image, so that the player can enjoy the game more.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Based on a detection signal output from the touch panel, color setting means for setting the color of the discoloration area set by the area setting means,
The display control means changes the color of the image included in the discoloration area set by the area setting means to the color set by the color setting means.

According to the invention of (5), since the color of the image included in the color change area can be set by operating the touch panel, for example, the color of the image included in the color change area is adjusted by operating the touch panel. , Can be set to the player's favorite color. As a result, the player can enjoy the game more.

According to the present invention, it is possible to give a player a willingness to perform an operation for affecting the performance during the game, and the interest and interest in the game can be maintained by the performance, and the game can be performed for a long time. The object is to provide a gaming machine that can be enjoyed.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a pachinko gaming apparatus according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing the pachinko gaming apparatus shown in FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming apparatus 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 for displaying an effect image, a spacer 31, a game board 14 and the like are arranged as will be described later. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. On the other hand, the game board 14 has a round number display 51 in the vicinity of the center of the back surface thereof.

The liquid crystal display device 32 as a display means is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 with the spacer 31 in between. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . Various images such as effect images (not shown) are displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

By providing the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14 as in the present embodiment, for example, an area for providing a game member such as an obstacle nail planting area, an accessory, or a decorative member can be enlarged, and the layout can be freely set. The degree can be further increased.

The spacer 31 is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 and on the front side (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the spacer 31 is sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a material having permeability, and a large through hole 31a is provided at the center. An electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the through hole 31a. As shown in FIG. 4, 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, the first warp path 47 and the round number display 51 provided on the back surface of the game board 14 are shown 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 display 51 is provided near the center of the back surface of the game board 14, but is not limited thereto, and the round number display 51 is, for example, the outer rail 30 a on the game board 14. It may be provided near the upper right end of. The round number display 51 will be described later.

Next, 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 with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the electrical decoration unit 53.

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

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

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

Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d display the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to normal symbols”). . 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 apparatus 10 using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is continued.
A transparent touch panel 19 is disposed on the door 11. The touch panel 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.
The touch panel 19 is an analog resistive film type touch panel. That is, the touch panel 19 has a transparent film attached to the front surface of the glass plate via a plurality of dot spacers, and transparent electrodes are provided on the front surface of the glass plate and the back surface of the transparent film, respectively. ing. When the player touches the touch panel 19 with a finger, the film-side electrode and the glass-side electrode come into contact, and the X-axis and Y-axis potentials (voltages) on the glass-side electrode at the contact position are detected by the film-side electrode. A detection signal indicating the position is output from the touch panel 19.

In this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 including the analog resistive film type touch panel 19 will be described, but a matrix resistive film type touch panel may be used. Further, in the present invention, the touch panel is not limited to the above-described resistive film type touch panel. For example, a conventionally known detection type touch panel such as an optical method, a capacitance method, an ultrasonic method, or the like is employed. Is possible.

On the lower front side of the touch panel 19 (upper side of the upper plate 20), a determination button 81, a selection button 82, a return button 83, and a ball rental button 84 that are operated by the player are provided.
The decision button 81 and the selection button 82 are for inputting predetermined instructions such as selection of an image indicating various information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The return button 83 is used to input an instruction for requesting the return of a card inserted into the card unit 150 described later. The ball lending button 84 is for inputting an instruction for requesting lending of game balls.

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.

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. In the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 using FIG. 4, portions that overlap with the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 using FIGS. 1 and 2 are omitted. In FIG. 4, the description of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 driven into the game board 14 is omitted.

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

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

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

Furthermore, the start port 44 is provided on the right side of the obstacle 55. The starting port 44 is provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 on both the left and right sides.
When a game ball wins the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 described above, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 during the variation display of the special symbol, the game ball to the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 until the special symbol under the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the special symbol variation display based on the winning of is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started.

Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 9) 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 special 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. 9) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 9). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state). It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. This round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. Also, the first round game is referred to as the “1” round, and the second round is referred to as the “2” 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 round game of the first “1” round to the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game.

In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start ports 25 and 44, the general winning ports 56a to 56d, 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 (see FIG. 1) or the lower plate 22.

On the other hand, the round number indicator 51 provided near the center of the back of the game board 14 transmits the game area 15 of the game board 14 and displays the number of rounds near the center of the game area 15. The round number display 51 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs 52, and can display numbers of at least one digit. The round number display 51 may be composed of a dot LED, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like. A liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the round number display 51.

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 at substantially the front center of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 which 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.

Next, the effect image displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described with reference to FIGS.
5-8 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect image displayed when a special symbol game is started.
As shown in FIG. 5, the effect image R displayed in the display area 32a is composed of a background image made of a lightning pattern and two character images P and Q. The character image P on the left indicates Don-chan, and the character image Q on the right indicates the master.

When the effect image R shown in FIG. 5 is displayed in the display area 32 a, the player can specify the color change area T by touching the touch panel 19 disposed in front of the liquid crystal display device 32. For example, when the effect image R shown in FIG. 5 is displayed in the display area 32a, by touching the area on the touch panel 19 that is opposite to the character image P, the character image P can be designated as the discoloration area. An effect image R shown in FIG. 6 is displayed in the display area 32a.

In FIG. 6, the outline of the character image P designated in the discoloration region T is displayed with emphasis by a bold line. When the effect image R shown in FIG. 6 is displayed, the color of the character image P in the color change area T can be changed to a bright color by touching the area on the touch panel 19 opposite to the color change area T. In the display area 32a, for example, an effect image R shown in FIG. 7 is displayed.

In the first embodiment, when the character image P in the color change area T moves in the display area 32a, the color change area T also moves as the character image P moves. Further, each time the area on the touch panel 19 that is opposite to the color change area T is touched, the color of the character image P in the color change area T changes gradually to a bright color, and the color of the image in the color change area T is predetermined. When the brightness is reached, a special effect image S is displayed in the display area 32a (see FIG. 8).

As shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 8, it is possible to change the color (for example, lightness, color saturation, sharpness) of the image included in the discoloration region T set by the operation of the touch panel 19. Because it can be changed directly, it is possible to have a willingness to perform operations to influence the production during the game, and the interest and interest in the game can be sustained by the production, It becomes possible to enjoy the game over. Furthermore, since the image in the discoloration region T is discolored, it is possible to partially change the contents of the effect while maintaining the outline of the display contents of the image before the change and the image after the change.

In the present embodiment, a case where the brightness (B) of the image in the color change area T is changed in stages each time an area on the touch panel 19 that is opposite to the color change area T is touched will be described. The present invention is not limited to this example. That is, in the present invention, changing the color of an image means changing the value of at least one element of a pixel composed of three elements (RGB) of red (R), green (G), and blue (B). It also includes changing the value of at least one of the three elements (HSB) of hue (H), saturation (S), and lightness (B).

Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the processing performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.
The main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70, as shown in FIG. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68.
The main ROM 68 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66. In addition, various tables such as a jackpot determination table that is referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. Is also remembered.

The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following. In the main RAM 70, a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a grand prize opening number counter, a grand prize A command is supplied to the winning control counter, the round number display counter, the waiting time timer, the large winning opening opening time timer, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol, and the sub-control circuit 200 described later. Data, variables, etc. are positioned.

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

The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. 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 special prize opening number counter indicates the number of special prize opening times (so-called round number) in the special gaming state. 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 holds the start of the normal symbol game when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b, but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed. It shows the number of times the normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51.

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

Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, 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, the return button 83, the ball lending button 84, and the backup clear switch 124 are connected.

The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided at the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively. The start winning ball sensors 116 and 117 are provided at the start ports 25 and 44, respectively. The start winning ball sensors 116 and 117 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 25 or 44. The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

The special prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 5 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the special prize opening open or closed. The seesaw solenoid 122 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40. 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 return button 83 is for inputting an instruction to request the return of the card inserted into the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the main control circuit 60 when operated by the player. The main control circuit 60 transmits a control signal to the card unit 150 based on the signal.
The ball lending button 84 is for inputting an instruction for requesting lending of a game ball, and transmits a predetermined signal to the main control circuit 60 when operated by the player. The main control circuit 60 transmits a control signal to the card unit 150 based on the signal.
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.

Based on the control signal received from the main control circuit 60, the card unit 150 returns the card inserted into the unit, transmits a ball rental control signal to the payout / launch control circuit 126, and the like. The payout / firing control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a ball rental control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. The paying 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 the present embodiment, the case where the payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to the main control circuit 60 and controlled by the main CPU 66 will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the sub control circuit It may be connected to 200 and controlled by the sub CPU 206.

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

Further, a lamp control circuit 76 for controlling the lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol display device 33 (7-segment LED 41), and the normal symbol display device 35. (Display lamp), round number display 51 (7-segment LED 52) and the like are included.

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

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

The sub-control circuit 200 controls the sub-CPU 206, the program ROM 208, the work RAM 210, the display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, the sound control circuit 230 for controlling sound generated from the speaker 46, and the lamp 132. It is comprised from the lamp control circuit 240 which performs. 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.

Connected to the sub CPU 206 are a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a touch panel 19, a determination button 81, a selection button 82, and the like. The decision button 81 and the selection button 82 output predetermined signals according to the player's operation, and the sub CPU 206 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60, the decision button 81 and the selection button 82. Based on the received signal and the detection signal output from the touch panel 19, the program stored in the program ROM 208 is read and executed, and various functions are executed. 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 display control means.

The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206. 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 relation to the change display of the special symbol. The type of background image and character image included in the effect image, the position and action pattern of the character image, etc. Contains data to show. Among these effect patterns, a plurality of types of reach effect patterns that generate a reach state when a predetermined time elapses after the start of the special symbol variation display is included.

The reach state is a game state that occurs after the normal game state, and occurs when there is a possibility that a big hit will be established (a special game state will occur).
Therefore, when a big hit is established (a special gaming state occurs), a reach state occurs after the normal gaming state, and then a special gaming state occurs. On the other hand, when the game is lost (the special game state does not occur), the game is ended in the normal game state, or the game is ended after the reach state is generated. In general, the occurrence of the reach state is indicated by a plurality of special symbol display modes. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, since there is one special symbol, the occurrence of the reach state is indicated by the display mode of the special symbol. Instead, it is indicated by the contents of the effect image.

Further, the program ROM 208 stores a big hit effect condition selection table that is referred to when the lottery result in the main control circuit 60 is a big win, and a lost effect condition selection table that is referred to when the lottery result is a loss. Has been. The effect condition selection table stores a plurality of types of effect patterns, and each effect pattern is associated with a random value included in a predetermined numerical range.

All the effect patterns stored in the jackpot effect condition selection table are reach effect patterns. On the other hand, part of the effect patterns stored in the loss effect condition selection table is a reach effect pattern.

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 and the like such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.
Further, the work RAM 210 stores color change area designation information indicating the position of the change area T designated in the display area 32a and color correction values used when changing the color of the image in the color change area T. . The color correction value indicates a value that is added to or subtracted from three elements (RGB) of red (R), green (G), and blue (B) pixels. 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.

When the sub CPU 206 receives a detection signal output from the touch panel 19 when the touch panel 19 is touched by the player, the character image is present in an area within the display area 32a that is opposed to the contact position indicated by the detection signal. In this case, the color change area designation information having the display area of the character image as the color change area is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.
Further, when the sub CPU 206 receives a detection signal output from the touch panel 19 when the touch panel 19 is touched by the player, and the discoloration area is opposite to the contact position indicated by the detection signal, the sub CPU 206 A color correction value is set in the RAM 210. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 updates the color correction value set in the work RAM 210 every time it receives a detection signal indicating the contact position relative to the discoloration region.

The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and a reset signal when the power is turned on. The initial reset circuit 220 is generated. 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 causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. 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.
The image data ROM 216 stores various image data constituting the effect image, such as a background image and a character image (see, for example, FIGS. 5 to 8).

The VDP 212 sequentially extracts image data representing a background image and image data representing a character image from the image data ROM 216 in accordance with an image display command (command) supplied from the sub CPU 206, and stores it in a buffer. When the color change area is designated and the color correction value is set, the color of the image in the color change area is changed based on the color correction value, and then stored in the buffer. Then, the image data stored in the buffer is supplied to the D / A converter 218. The VDP 212 repeatedly executes these processes. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data into an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32. As a result, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, for example, effect images as shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 are displayed.

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

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

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

Below, the process performed with the pachinko game apparatus 10 is shown in FIGS. 10-12, 14-19. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 12) performed with the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 10 shows main processing executed in the main control circuit 60.
First, as shown in FIG. 10, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 12, the special symbol game progresses, and a special symbol control process related to the special symbol is executed in the special symbol display 33 (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.

Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, as shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. by “1” (step S42). And the input detection process which detects the winning or passage of game balls, such as the start openings 25 and 44, is performed (step S43). A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation display pattern of special symbols. 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.

The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 12, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

First, as shown in FIG. 12, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

In steps S72 to S80 described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and allows one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined 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 management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation management and the variation time has elapsed. The waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set 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 management process is executed. 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. 11, 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 S77. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “ Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets 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 S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 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 S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the residual ball monitoring in the special winning opening, and when the monitoring time for the residual winning ball in the special winning slot has elapsed, It is determined whether or not the condition that the ball has not passed or the condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum number of consecutive rounds (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

In step S79, a big hit end interval process 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 S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

In step S80, 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. 13, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the big hit determination is lost in the special gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, when the main CPU 66 is not in the special gaming state and the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03”, The process of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. Further, when the control to the special gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processing of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. When the special game end condition (special game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order to perform steps from step S77 shown in FIG. The process of S80 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. Further, in the present embodiment, the special game end condition is that there is no passing of the game ball to the specific area (puncture) and the maximum number of continuous rounds ends before the predetermined time elapses.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of special symbol memory check processing that is called and executed in step S72 of the subroutine shown in FIG.

First, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol 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 management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

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

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

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

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

In step S109, processing for determining a special symbol variation pattern is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern with reference to the variation pattern distribution table based on the special symbol determined in step S107 or S108, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76 as a signal (special symbol drive control signal) for driving and controlling the special symbol display 33 by the process of step S46 of FIG. The When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the special symbol drive control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the special symbol display device 33 based on the special symbol drive control signal. As a result of the above processing, the special symbol display 33 stops and displays the special symbol after it has been variably displayed and a predetermined time has elapsed.
Further, the data indicating the variation pattern is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

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

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of input detection processing that is called and executed in step S43 of the processing shown in FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball related switch check processing (step S231). In this process, the main CPU 66 receives various sensors such as the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the starting winning ball sensor 116, which are switches related to the winning ball. It is detected whether a predetermined detection signal is supplied. Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S232.

In step S232, special symbol related switch input processing is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, it is detected whether a predetermined signal is supplied from the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, and the start winning ball sensor 116 related to the special symbol. The main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals executes processing as described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S233.

In step S233, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. In this process, the passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 66. The main CPU 66 having received these predetermined signals performs processing such as normal symbol start-up storage. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a special symbol-related switch input processing subroutine called and executed in step S232 of the subroutine shown in FIG.

First, as shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not there is a count switch input (step S261). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the count sensor 104, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the large winning award winning counter to be incremented by "1". A count switch detection process is executed (step S262). On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a count switch input, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S263.

In step S263, it is determined whether there is a V / count switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a V / count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the V / count sensor 102, the main CPU 66 sets a flag indicating that the specific area has been passed. A V / count switch detection process is executed to store and update the grand prize winning prize counter to be incremented by “1” (step S264). On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a V / count switch input, the process proceeds to step S265.

In step S265, it is determined whether or not there is a start port switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 receives the predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116 and determines whether or not there is a start port switch input. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a start port switch input, it moves the process to step S266. If it does not determine that there is a start port switch input, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

In step S266, a start port detection time process is executed, and when this process ends, this subroutine ends. As will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 17, if the main CPU 66 determines that the data indicating the number of reserves is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 70 extracts a jackpot determination random number value and a jackpot symbol random number value, and the main RAM 70 Is stored in a predetermined area. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for starting port detection processing which is called and executed in step S266 of the subroutine shown in FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 reads the starting memory number (so-called “data indicating the holding number” described above) from the starting memory number counter, and whether or not the starting memory number is “4” or more. Is determined (step S501). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the start memory number is “4” or more, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. That is, when the number of reserves reaches the upper limit number, the game ball has won the start opening 44, but this subroutine is ended without storing the start storage information. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the starting memory number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 increments the starting memory number counter by “1” (step S502), and moves the process to step S503.

In step S503, the main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot determination random number from the jackpot determination random number counter, and extracts a jackpot symbol random number from the jackpot determination random number counter. Then, the main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value as start-up storage information in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S504). The data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value stored in this manner is read out by the main CPU 66 in the processing of step S105 in FIG. The type of special symbol to be played will be determined. As described above, the main CPU 66 has a predetermined variation display start condition that allows the variation display of the special symbol when the predetermined variation display hold condition is satisfied when the game ball enters the start opening 44. Until then, the start memory information for determining the result of the variable symbol display of the special symbol is stored with a predetermined number as an upper limit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S510.

In step S <b> 510, the main CPU 66 reads data indicating the starting memory number, and sets data indicating a starting memory number designation command based on the data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Data indicating the start memory number designation command set in this way is supplied as a start memory number designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. . As will be described later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect and a notification regarding the start memory number in accordance with the received start memory number designation command. The start memory number command includes data based on the jackpot determination random number value extracted in step S503, the jackpot symbol random number value (for example, whether or not the random symbol value is shifted to the special gaming state, For example, the sub control circuit 200 (sub CPU 206) shifts to the special gaming state by supplying the start memory number command from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200. It is possible to recognize whether or not the value is a random number, the result of the special symbol variation display, and the like. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes a command reception process as shown in FIG.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command reception processing performed in the sub control circuit 200.

First, as shown in FIG. 18, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a start memory number designation command has been received (step S280). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the start memory number designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S281. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the start memory number designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S282.

In step S281, the sub CPU 206 executes a pending number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets start memory information, data indicating the start memory number before update, and data indicating the start memory number after update in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 determines the start memory number based on the start memory number designation command received from the main control circuit 60, and updates the data indicating the start memory number positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. In this process, the update is performed regardless of the increase / decrease of the reserved number. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

On the other hand, in step S282, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S283. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the variation pattern designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S287.

In step S283, the sub CPU 206 determines an effect pattern with reference to the effect condition selection table based on the received variation pattern designation command. The effect pattern includes data indicating the type of background image and character image included in the effect image, the position and action pattern of the character image, and the like.

In step S284, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a discoloration area has been designated. Whether or not the color change area is designated is determined by whether or not the color change area designation information is set in the work RAM 210.
If it is determined that the discoloration area has not been specified, this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the discoloration area has been designated, the process proceeds to step S285.

In step S285, the sub CPU 206 clears the color change area designation information set in the work RAM 210, and in step S286, clears the color change area designation information set in the work RAM 210, and ends this subroutine.

In step S287, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a detection signal output from the touch panel 19 when the touch panel 19 is touched by the player has been received. If it is determined that the detection signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S288. If it is determined that the detection signal has not been received, processing corresponding to the received command is executed in step S295, and this subroutine is terminated.

In step S288, the sub CPU 206 determines whether a discoloration area is designated. If it is determined that no discoloration area has been designated, the process proceeds to step S289. If it is determined that the discoloration area is designated, the process proceeds to step S291. If it is determined that no discoloration area has been designated, the process proceeds to step S289.

In step S289, the sub CPU 206 determines whether a character image exists behind the contact position based on the contact position indicated by the detection signal output from the touch panel 19 and the position of the character image based on the effect pattern. To do. If it is determined that there is no character image behind the contact position, this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that there is a character image behind the contact position, the process proceeds to step S290.

In step S290, the sub CPU 206 sets the color change area designation information for designating the display area of the character image behind the contact position as the color change area in the work RAM 210.
In the example shown in FIG. 5, when the image located behind the contact position indicated by the detection signal is the character image P, the sub CPU 206 sets the color change area designation information with the display area of the character image P as the color change area. To do. After the process of step S290, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S291, the sub CPU 206 determines the contact position based on the contact position indicated by the detection signal output from the touch panel 19, the color change area designation information set in the work RAM 210, and the position of the character image based on the effect pattern. It is determined whether or not the background is a discoloration area. If it is determined that the area behind the contact position is not a discoloration area, this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the area behind the contact position is a discoloration area, the process proceeds to step S292.

In step S292, the sub CPU 206 sets a color correction value in the work RAM 210. If a color correction value has already been set in the work RAM 210, the color correction value is updated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S293.

In step S293, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the color correction value set in the work RAM 210 has reached a predetermined value. If it is determined that the color correction value has not reached the predetermined value, this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the color correction value has reached the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S294.

In step S294, the sub CPU 206 selects a special effect pattern from the effect patterns stored in the program ROM 208. Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of display control processing performed in the display control circuit.
First, when the effect pattern data is received from the sub CPU 206 (step S300: YES), the VDP 212 extracts the background image data from the image data ROM 216 (step S301) and arranges it in the buffer (step S302). .
Subsequently, when the discoloration area is not designated (step S303: NO), the VDP 212 extracts character image data from the image data ROM 208 (step S304) and arranges it in the buffer (step S305).
When the color change area is designated (step S303: YES), the VDP 212 extracts the character image data from the image data ROM 208 (step S306), and the color of the character image designated as the color change area is based on the color correction value. (Step S307), and character image data is stored in the buffer (step S308).

Next, when special effect pattern data is received from the sub CPU 206 (step S309: YES), the effect image data of the special effect image S (for example, see FIG. 8) is extracted (step S310). And stored in the buffer (step S311).

Further, when the production pattern is not supplied (step S300: NO), the VDP 212 extracts demo image data from the image data ROM 208 (step S313) and stores it in the buffer (step S314).

After the process of step S309, S311, or S314, the VDP 212 outputs the image data stored in the buffer to the liquid crystal display device 32 (step S315). As a result, images such as those shown in FIGS. 5 to 8 are displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, for example.

Thereafter, if the effect has not ended (step S316: NO), the process returns to step S300. On the other hand, when the effect is finished (step S316: YES), the pattern data is cleared (step S317), and the process returns to step S300.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming apparatus 10, it is possible to change the brightness of the image included in the discoloration region T set by the operation of the touch panel 19, and the effect can be changed directly. It is possible to have a willingness to perform an operation for exerting the effect during the game, and the interest and interest in the game can be maintained by the effect, and the player can enjoy the game for a long time. Furthermore, since the image in the discoloration region T is discolored, it is possible to partially change the contents of the effect while maintaining the outline of the display contents of the image before the change and the image after the change.

[Second Embodiment]
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment, when an image included in the color change area is moved outside the color change area, the color of the image is changed to the color before change, and the image outside the color change area is moved to the color change area. In this case, the pachinko gaming device changes the color of the image. The pachinko gaming apparatus according to the second embodiment has the same external appearance and hardware configuration as the pachinko gaming apparatus according to the first embodiment, so the description thereof will be omitted (see FIGS. 1 to 4 and 9). ), Components corresponding to the components of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals. In addition, the processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment are performed in the pachinko gaming apparatus according to the first embodiment except for the command reception process (see FIG. 18) and the display control process (see FIG. 19). Since it is substantially the same as the process, the command reception process and the display control process will be described here.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command reception processing performed in the sub-control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment.
In the flowchart shown in FIG. 20, the same reference numerals are given to the steps that perform the same processing as the steps in the flowchart shown in FIG.
In the command receiving process (see FIG. 18) according to the first embodiment, when it is determined in step S288 that no discoloration area is designated, it is determined whether or not a character image exists behind the contact position (step S288). S289) When a character image exists, the display area of the character image is designated as a color change area (step S290). In the command reception according to the second embodiment, when it is determined in step S288 that no discoloration area is designated, the sub CPU 206 designates a discoloration area designating an area in the display area 32a including the back of the contact position as a discoloration area. Information is set in the work RAM 210. At this time, a square area having a diagonal starting point and end point when the contact position indicated by the detection signal is moved may be a color change area, a predetermined shape area may be a color change area, and the detection signal is An area determined according to the output time may be a discoloration area.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of display control processing performed in the display control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment.
First, when the effect pattern data is received from the sub CPU 206 (step S330: YES), the VDP 212 extracts the background image data from the image data ROM 216 and places it in the buffer (step S331), and the image data ROM 216. Character image data is extracted from the data and placed in the buffer (step S332). Subsequently, when special effect pattern data is set (step S333: YES), the special effect image data is extracted from the image data ROM 216 and arranged in the buffer (step S334).
Subsequently, when the color change area is designated (step S335: YES), the color of the image in the color change area is changed based on the color correction value (step S336).
If the presentation pattern data is not supplied from the sub CPU 206 (step S330: NO), the VDP 212 extracts the demo image data from the image data ROM 208 and stores it in the buffer (step S337).
After the process of step S335, S336, or S337, the VDP 212 outputs the image data stored in the buffer to the liquid crystal display device 32 (step S338). As a result, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, for example, images as shown in FIGS.

Thereafter, when the effect has not ended (step S339: NO), the process returns to step S330. On the other hand, when the effect is finished (step S339: YES), the pattern data is cleared (step S340), and the process returns to step S330.

As a result of the processing in FIGS. 20 to 21, an image displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 24.
22-24, as shown in the drawing 22 displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment, the effect image R displayed in the display area 32a is composed of a lightning pattern. It consists of a background image and three character images O, P, and Q. The character image P on the left indicates Don-chan, the character image Q on the right indicates the master, and the center character image O indicates Hazuki-chan.

When the effect image R shown in FIG. 5 is displayed in the display area 32 a, the player can specify the color change area T by touching the touch panel 19 disposed in front of the liquid crystal display device 32. For example, when the effect image R shown in FIG. 5 is displayed in the display area 32a, by touching an area on the touch panel 19 that is opposite to the area between the character images P and Q, the discoloration area T behind the contact position. Can be specified. Further, by touching an area on the touch panel 19 that is opposite to the color change area T, the color of the image in the color change area T can be changed. As a result, the effect image R shown in FIG. Is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 23, in the effect image R displayed in the display area 32a, the color of the image in the color change area T is changed to a bright color. Thereafter, when the character images O and Q are moved and replaced, as shown in FIG. 24, the color of the character image Q returns to the color before the change, and the color of the character image O changes to a bright color.

According to the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, when an image included in the color change region T moves outside the color change region T, the color of the image is changed to the color before the change, and the image outside the color change region T. Moves to the discoloration region T, the color of the image is changed. In this way, since the effect of a specific part of the display area 32a can be changed directly, it is possible to have a willingness to perform an operation for affecting the effect during the game. The interest and interest in the game are maintained, and the player can enjoy the game for a long time. Furthermore, for example, when the color of the image in the display area 32a is changed to a bright color, the player can make a favorite spot in the display area 32a stand out and enjoy the effect of that spot.

In the present embodiment, the case where the period during which the discoloration area can be specified by operating the touch panel 19 is in the game has been described. However, in the present invention, the period is not particularly limited. , A period in which the gaming state is a reach state, a period in which a special gaming state is occurring, a period in which variables relating to the game result or game history (for example, the turnout rate, the number of difference balls, etc.) satisfy predetermined conditions, etc. Can be mentioned.

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

1 is a perspective view schematically showing a pachinko gaming apparatus according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing the pachinko gaming apparatus shown in FIG. 1. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit with which the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect image displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect image displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect image displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect image displayed on a liquid crystal display device. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub-control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the system timer interruption process performed in a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the special symbol control process called and performed in step S15 of the process shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition by the special symbol control process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the special symbol memory | storage check process called and performed in step S72 of the subroutine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the input detection process called and performed in step S43 of the process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the special symbol related switch input process called and performed in step S232 of the subroutine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the process at the time of the starting port detection called and performed in step S266 of the subroutine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the command reception process performed in a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the display control process performed in a display control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the command reception process performed in the sub-control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the display control process performed in the display control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the pachinko game device which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the pachinko game device which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the pachinko game device which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko gaming machine 11 Door 12 Main body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 19 Touch panel 25 Start opening 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display 32a Display area 33 Special symbol display 35 Normal symbol display 39 Grand prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Start port 51 Round number display 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
76 Lamp control circuit 81 Determination button 82 Selection button 83 Return button 84 Ball lending button 116, 117 Start winning ball sensor 120 Large winning opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
212 Image data processor 216 Image data ROM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (5)

Display means having a display area capable of displaying effect images;
Display control means for controlling the display of the effect image in the display area;
A touch panel disposed in front of the display means, capable of detecting contact by a player, and outputting a detection signal indicating a contact position when the contact is detected;
An area setting means for setting a discoloration area in the display area based on a contact position indicated by a detection signal output from the touch panel;
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means changes a color of an image included in the discoloration area set by the area setting means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the image included in the color change area moves, the area setting unit moves the color change area in accordance with the movement of the image. When the display control means moves the image included in the color change area outside the color change area, the display control unit changes the color of the image to the color before the change, and the image outside the color change area moves into the color change area. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the color of the image is changed. The display control means, when changing the color of an image included in the color change area, performs control to display an effect image based on the changed color of the image in the display area. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 3. Based on a detection signal output from the touch panel, comprising color setting means for setting the color of the discoloration area set by the area setting means,
5. The display control unit according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit changes a color of an image included in the discoloration region set by the region setting unit to a color set by the color setting unit. The gaming machine described in 1.

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