JP2006326033A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable players to check the variation of variable figures even under the prolonged time of a ready for win performance display in the domino falling by easier setting of the combination of the variable figures. <P>SOLUTION: The display is so controlled that individual characters involved in the domino falling can be seen askew upward by a viewer moving behind them after the individual domino characters are watched falling forward from sideways (S401-S403). The display is further so controlled that the individual domino characters are reduced to be displayed in a larger number within a display screen and allow the viewer to watch them falling askew upward being looked down from a height behind them moving in the air above the domino characters (S404-S405). On the other hand, the display is so controlled that the individual domino characters falling are enlarged to be displayed within the display screen (S406-S408). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a special symbol display device that is provided in a game area and displays a variable symbol.

Conventionally, various gaming machines having a special symbol display device that is provided in a game area and displays a variable symbol have been proposed.
For example, a video display device that is arranged at a position visible from the game board surface side and has a variable display function to variably display a plurality of symbols, and a specific prize for detecting a hit of a hit ball at a specific position on the game board Detecting means; random number generating means for randomly generating a plurality of numbers at predetermined intervals; variable display control means for controlling variable display of the video display device based on the specific winning signal; and based on the specific winning signal A game for determining a game result for winning a prize to the specific winning detection means based on a random number extracting means for extracting a random number from the random number generating means and a random value corresponding to a specific winning signal for starting variable display of the video display device Based on the determination signal from the result determination means, the stop symbol generation means for randomly generating the stop symbols for variable display of the video display device at predetermined intervals, and the determination signal from the game result determination means. A symbol extraction means for extracting a stop symbol of the video display device based on a specific winning signal that has started variable display of the video display device from the symbol generation means, and a special stop by determining a stop symbol signal from the symbol extraction means Special stop symbol determining means for emitting a symbol signal, specific stop symbol determining means for determining a stop symbol signal from the symbol extracting means and emitting a specific stop symbol signal, and data transmitting means for transmitting information to be displayed on the video display Data receiving means for receiving video control information from the data transmitting means, received data storage means for storing reception information of the data receiving means, video information storage means for storing display video information, and video control Display video information to be extracted from the video information storage means is set based on the reach operation control information in the information, and a predetermined display video information is set from the video information storage means. A gaming machine configured to include screen selection means for instructing extraction of information and display control means for starting and proceeding with a reach operation by displaying the display video information on the video display is proposed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP-A-6-63230 (paragraphs (0006) to (0209), FIGS. 1 to 72)

In the configuration of the gaming machine described above, a plurality of stop symbols are displayed in the reach state from the change state just before stopping in a predetermined mode after the change of the change symbol to the state where the final stop symbol stops. At the same time, only the reach display pattern in which the final stop symbol fluctuates in the scroll direction at a constant speed is displayed, which is not interesting.
Therefore, in order to solve this problem, it is conceivable to perform reach effect display by defeating Domino.
However, in order to perform reach effect display, it is necessary to produce and display a large number of identification information characters to which each variation symbol is attached in order to make the player confirm the variation state of the variation symbol. There is a problem that it is difficult to set the combination of the changing symbols for each reach effect display. In addition, even if the domination of the changing symbol is done by reach production, it is possible to inform the player of the changing state of the changing symbol (which symbol is currently changing), which is basically a necessary performance for the gaming machine. is necessary.
However, simply by defeating the dominoes of the fluctuating symbols, there is a possibility that the fluctuation state of the fluctuating symbols cannot be sufficiently notified to the player as long as the lined dominoes are to be collapsed.
Furthermore, in order to add to this state and enhance the interest further, there is a demand to perform a notice effect with a domino that has fallen in the reach effect of this domino defeat, that is, a collective form in which the fluctuating symbols have fallen. Of course, if you try to express some form of dominoes by defeating dominoes, you will need a very large number of dominoes. It becomes difficult to set the combination. That is, there are many problems as described above when trying to perform a reach effect of domino defeating and a notice effect with a fallen domino.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and even if a reach effect display of domino defeating for a long time is performed, the variation design is made so that the player can confirm the variation state of the variation design. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can easily set a combination of the above. In addition, when the reach effect display of defeating dominoes, it is possible to accurately transmit information by using each variation symbol attached to each identification information character, and it is possible to accurately transmit a notice display such as a jackpot The purpose is to provide a machine.

  In order to achieve the object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 is provided with a special symbol display device provided in a gaming area for displaying a plurality of variable symbols, display control means for controlling the special symbol display device, Main control means for controlling the operating state; and sub-control means for outputting display instruction information corresponding to the instruction information to the display control means based on the instruction information input from the main control means, The main control means determines a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not a jackpot has been drawn based on a winning at the start of a game ball, and a notification time for notifying a player of the result of the determination of the jackpot determining means. Fluctuation pattern selection means for selecting a fluctuation pattern command from among fluctuation pattern commands selected as a selection target based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means; and the fluctuation pattern selection means Variation pattern determination result instruction means for outputting the selected variation pattern command to the sub-control means as the instruction information, and the sub-control means displays a variation symbol displayed on the special symbol display device. An effect pattern command that selects an effect pattern command that designates a pattern from among effect pattern commands that are selected based on the variation pattern command that is input from the main control means, and is selected by the effect pattern selection means Effect pattern determination result instruction means for outputting the produced effect pattern command to the display control means as the display instruction information, and the display control means displays an effect display pattern corresponding to each of the effect pattern commands. An effect display pattern storage means for storing, and a predetermined number after the plurality of change symbols change Reach display pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of reach display patterns displayed from the fluctuation state immediately before stopping in the mode to the state where the final stop symbol is stopped, and the effect pattern command is input from the sub control means In the case of the effect display pattern selection means for selecting the effect display pattern corresponding to the effect pattern command, and the change of the plurality of variation symbols is started based on the effect display pattern selected by the effect display pattern selection means. Then, from the start of the change, the stop display control means for sequentially stopping and displaying the changing symbols based on the effect display pattern, and the reach display pattern is displayed at a predetermined timing on the effect display pattern selected by the effect display pattern selecting means. If the reach effect display pattern to be included is included, the reach effect display Reach display control means for effect-displaying the reach display pattern corresponding to the pattern on the display screen, and until a confirmation signal for instructing the end of display of the effect display pattern is input from the main control means via the sub-control means, A display of a state in which the fixed display mode of the plurality of variation symbols has appeared, and a fixed display control unit configured to display the fixed display mode when the determination signal is input; The reach display pattern is a domino reach display pattern in which a plurality of types of identification information characters in which one identification information selected in the predetermined arrangement order from a plurality of identification information in a predetermined arrangement order is sequentially attached to the front and back surfaces are displayed in a variable manner. The reach display control means predetermines the domino reach display pattern to the effect display pattern selected by the effect display pattern selection means. When a domino reach effect display pattern to be displayed by imming is included, domino reach display control means for effecting and displaying a domino reach display pattern corresponding to the domino reach effect display pattern on the display screen, the domino reach The display control means performs control so that the first identification information character and the second identification information character to which the predetermined identification information is attached are stopped and displayed on the left and right of the display screen and the third identification information character is variably displayed on the display screen. Domino reach display starting control means, front side tilt display control means for enlarging and displaying the third identification information character so that the third identification information character falls to the player side, and the third identification A plurality of identification information characters arranged in accordance with the predetermined arrangement order due to the fall of the information character are sequentially overlapped. Side tilt display control means for controlling the display so that the domino-falling state that is falling down is viewed from the side of each identification information character, and each identification information character in the domino-falling state from the side of each identification information character. A first rear surface tilt display control means for performing display control so that the identification information character moves obliquely upward to the rear side with respect to a tilt direction of each identification information character; and each identification information character in the domino-falling state is tilted. A bird's eye view tilt display that controls the display so that each identification information character is reduced and displayed in a large number on the display screen so that the identification information character moves in the air from diagonally upward to the direction and looks down from a high place. A plurality of identification information characters reduced and displayed by the control means and the bird's eye tilt display control means are arranged at predetermined positions, and the domino Preliminary tilt display control means for controlling the display so that a predetermined advance notice character predicting the future progress state of the effect display is formed in the display screen by the plurality of identification information characters in the fall state, and the domino fall state The plurality of identification information characters are enlarged and displayed in a display screen so that each identification information character is viewed from a high altitude in the air while moving downward and obliquely upward with respect to the falling direction of each identification information character. , Second rear surface tilt display control means for controlling the display so that the domino-falling state continues immediately before the third identification information character, the first identification information character, the second identification information character, and the third identification information character, Is stopped and displayed on the display screen, and a plurality of identification information characters are overlapped on the front side of the third identification information character so as to fall down. The stop display control means from the start of display of the second rear face tilt display control means based on the stop display control means for displaying and the identification information attached to the third identification information character stopped and displayed by the stop display control means The identification information in the predetermined arrangement order assigned to each identification information character in the domino-falling state displayed on the display screen before the stop display of the means is set and the display is stopped from the display start of the second rear surface tilt display control means. And an identification information setting control means for controlling the identification information characters in the domino-falling state displayed on the display screen in order until the display control means stops displaying.

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the main control means selects one fluctuation pattern command from the fluctuation pattern commands selected as a selection target based on the jackpot determination result, and outputs it as instruction information to the sub-control means. Then, the sub control means selects one effect pattern command from the effect pattern commands that are selected based on the variation pattern command input from the main control means, and outputs the selected effect pattern command to the display control means as display instruction information. Further, the display control means selects an effect display pattern corresponding to the effect pattern command input from the display control means, and variably displays a plurality of variable symbols on the special symbol display device based on the effect display pattern, Sequentially fluctuating symbols are stopped and displayed.
Further, when the production display pattern includes a domino reach production display pattern for displaying a domino reach display pattern at a predetermined timing, one identification selected in the predetermined arrangement order from a plurality of identification information in the predetermined arrangement order A domino reach display pattern in which a plurality of types of identification information characters with information sequentially attached to the front and back surfaces is displayed in a varying manner on the display screen.

  In this domino reach display pattern, first, the first identification information character and the second identification information character with predetermined identification information are stopped and displayed on the left and right sides of the display screen, and the third identification information character fluctuates on the display screen. The display is controlled so that it is displayed. Then, display control is performed so that the third identification information character is enlarged and displayed, and the third identification information character falls to the player side. Subsequently, the display control is performed so that the domino-falling state in which the plurality of identification information characters arranged in accordance with the predetermined arrangement order are sequentially overlapped by the fall of the third identification information character is viewed from the side of each identification information character. The In addition, the display control is performed so that each identification information character in the domino fall state is viewed from the lateral side of each identification information character by moving rearward and obliquely upward with respect to the fall direction of each identification information character. Further, each identification information character in the domino-falling state is reduced so that the identification information character is moved from the diagonally rear side to the air of each identification information character in the air with respect to the falling direction of each identification information character and looked down from a high place. Then, the display is controlled so that a large number are displayed on the display screen. In addition, a large number of the reduced identification information characters are arranged at predetermined positions, and a predetermined notice character for notifying the future progress state of the effect display is displayed by the large number of identification information characters in the domino-falling state. The display is controlled so as to be formed in the screen. Thereafter, the plurality of identification information characters are enlarged so that each identification information character in the domino-falling state is seen to move downward and obliquely upward from the altitude in the air with respect to the direction in which each identification information character falls. The display is controlled so that the domino-falling state continues until immediately before the third identification information character. Then, the first identification information character, the second identification information character, and the third identification information character are stopped and displayed on the display screen, and a plurality of identification information characters are overlaid on the front side of the third identification information character and fall down. Is displayed to stop. Further, after the plurality of identification information characters are enlarged and displayed again on the display screen, each identification information character displayed on the display screen until the stop display is attached to the third identification information character to be stopped and displayed. On the basis of the identification information, the identification information in the predetermined arrangement order is set and displayed for each identification character to be enlarged and displayed.

As a result, the domino reach display pattern is controlled so that the third identification information character is enlarged and displayed on the player side at the start of the domino defeat, so that the player has a great impact. Display control can be performed with certainty.
Also, after the display control is performed so that the identification information characters in the domino-falling state arranged according to the predetermined arrangement order are viewed from the side, the identification information characters in the domino-falling state are obliquely rearward and upward with respect to the falling direction. Since the display is controlled so as to move, the display can be reliably controlled so that the player can confirm the variation state of each identification information character.

Further, each identification information character in the domino-falling state is moved from the diagonally rear side to the air of each identification information character with respect to the falling direction of each identification information character, and each identification information character is reduced to look down from a high place. In this reduced display period, it is not necessary to display the identification information attached to each identification information character so that the player can confirm it. It is possible to easily perform reach production display of time-dominated dominoes.
In addition, a large number of the reduced identification information characters are arranged at predetermined positions, and a predetermined notice character for notifying the future progress state of the effect display is displayed by the large number of identification information characters in the domino-falling state. Since it is formed in the screen, it is possible to accurately transmit the notice display, and it is not necessary to display the identification information attached to each identification information character so that the player can confirm, including a notice effect display. It is possible to easily perform a reach effect display of domino defeating for a long time, and it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the jackpot and increase the interest.

  Further, each identification information character in the domino-falling state is enlarged and displayed on the display screen, and the display is controlled so as to be seen from obliquely upward on the rear side with respect to the falling direction of each identification information character. The character, the second identification information character, and the third identification information character are stopped and displayed on the display screen, and the plurality of identification information characters are stopped and displayed so as to overlap each other on the front side of the third identification information character. The display is controlled as follows. Further, after the plurality of identification information characters are enlarged and displayed again on the display screen, each identification information character displayed on the display screen until the stop display is attached to the third identification information character to be stopped and displayed. On the basis of the identification information, the identification information in the predetermined arrangement order is set and displayed for each identification character to be enlarged and displayed. For this reason, it is only necessary to attach each identification information in a predetermined arrangement order only to each enlarged identification information character immediately before the first identification information character, the second identification information character, and the third identification information character are stopped and displayed. In addition, the identification information attached to each identification information character can be easily set, and the display can be controlled so that the player can surely confirm, and the reach effect display of domino defeat for a long time can be easily performed. It becomes possible.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine according to the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 1 includes an upper hinge 3 </ b> A in which an inner frame 3 made of synthetic resin forms a hinge for attaching an inner frame to a wooden outer frame 2 formed in a rectangular shape in front view. The opening of the outer frame 2 is attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable via the lower hinge 3B. A front cover member 4 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front side of the upper half of the inner frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed by being pivotally supported at the upper and lower sides of the left end edge portion. In addition, a substantially circular window 5 is opened at a substantially central portion of the front cover member 4, and the game board 41 is passed through two glasses attached to a glass holding frame formed on the outer peripheral edge of the window 5. The gaming area 42 (see FIG. 3) on the upper side (see FIG. 3) can be seen. Further, a full-color light emitting diode is built in the upper left edge of the window portion 5 of the front cover member 4 to constitute an error display illumination lamp 6 for displaying an error during the game. In addition, speakers 7 are arranged at four corners of the front cover member 4 as viewed from the front. Further, the front portion of the front cover member 4 is covered with a synthetic resin front member 4A made of an opaque synthetic resin, and a full-color light emitting diode (not shown) is built in along the outer periphery of the window portion 5. And light effects are performed during the game.

A key insertion portion 4B for operating a locking device (not shown) for locking the inner frame 3 and the front cover member 4 is provided at the right edge of the front cover member 4. In order to open the front cover member 4, if a predetermined key is inserted into the key insertion portion 4B and rotated in a predetermined direction, the locked state of the locking device is released and only the front cover member 4 is opened.
In addition, an upper plate 8 that receives a prize ball to be paid out via a prize ball payout device 22 is disposed below the front cover member 4. The upper plate 8 is pivotally supported on the upper and lower sides of the left edge, and is attached so that it can be opened by lowering a lever (not shown) provided inside after opening the front cover member 4. Further, a ball lending operation unit 8B for operating a card-type ball lending machine (not shown) is provided on the central front portion of the upper plate 8, and operation buttons 8C and 8D are arranged. A lower plate 9 is disposed under the upper plate 8. Further, on the left of the upper end surface of the lower plate 9, switch buttons 9A and 9B that can be used for effect display and the like are arranged.

In addition, the pachinko ball of the upper plate 8 is sent to a launching device (not shown) in which the firing force of the pachinko ball is adjusted by the operation handle 10 via a ball feed mechanism (not shown) communicating with the upper plate 8. Yes. This launching device is composed of a launching solenoid (not shown) for continuously hitting a supplied pachinko ball, a launching control board disposed in a launching control board case 30 that functions as a launching device, and the like. The control board is configured so that the power supplied to the firing solenoid is adjusted via a variable resistor (not shown) attached to the inside of the operation handle 10 so that the firing force of the pachinko ball can be increased or decreased. It is configured. Thereby, when the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the rotation operation member 10A in the operation handle 10, the resistance value of the variable resistor attached in the operation handle 10 is increased or decreased, and the pachinko ball is fired by the firing solenoid. It is configured so that the force can be appropriately adjusted.
In addition, a speaker housing 11 is provided so as to cover the front surface portion of the outer frame 2 below the inner frame 3 over the entire width in the left-right direction and the up-down direction.
Further, when the inner frame 3 is closed, the lower end portion of the inner frame 3 is in contact with the upper end surface portion of the speaker housing 11 by its own weight. Further, a rib portion (not shown) is provided on the front end edge of the bottom surface of the speaker housing 11 so as to project downward to a position facing the lower end surface of the outer frame 2 over the entire width in the left-right direction.

In addition, a game board 41 is attached to a mechanism board 18 made of a metal such as an iron plate or a synthetic resin so that the game board 41 can be attached to and detached from almost the center of the inner frame 3. A mechanism set board 20 made of synthetic resin is attached to the back side of the mechanism board 18 with a hinge so as to be freely opened and closed.
In addition, a prize ball tank 21 opened upward is fixed to the mechanism set board 20 at the uppermost back side of the pachinko machine 1. The prize ball tank 21 has a communication hole formed in an inclined bottom surface, and a tank rail 23 that forms a passage for the pachinko balls to flow out in two rows under the communication hole to send the pachinko balls to the prize ball dispensing device 22. Is attached. Also, in the prize ball payout device 22, a ball presence detection switch (not shown) for confirming a pachinko ball passing through the prize ball passage in the prize ball guide unit 24 and a payout stepping motor (not shown) for adjusting the payout of the pachinko ball. The interior is shown. These prize ball tank 21, tank rail 23, prize ball guide unit 24, prize ball payout device 22 and the like constitute a prize ball payout system.

  In addition, an effect display board case 26 in which an effect display board 260 (see FIG. 4) for controlling a liquid crystal display (LCD) 52 (see FIG. 3) and the like is incorporated is disposed below the tank rail 23. . Further, on the side of the effect display board case 26, an accessory driving control board case 27 in which an accessory driving control board for driving and controlling ordinary accessories is provided. Further, on the lower side of the effect display substrate case 26, while driving and controlling each speaker 7, the speaker built in the speaker case 11, and the full color diode such as the error display illumination lamp 6, the effect display substrate 260 is controlled. A sub-integrated control board case 28 in which a sub-integrated control board 280 (see FIG. 4) for performing a causal relationship between display control and sound control related to a speaker or the like is provided. Further, a main control board case 29 in which a main control board 290 (see FIG. 4) for controlling the gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 is provided is disposed below the sub integrated control board case 28. On the player side front portion of the main control board case 29, a launch control board case 30 in which a launch control board that drives and controls the launch device by operating the operation handle 10 is provided. Further, a payout control board case 31 in which a payout control board for driving and controlling the prize ball payout device 22 is provided is located on the side of the main control board case 29. Further, a power supply board case 32 in which a power supply board for generating and supplying various drive power sources such as DC5V and DC12V from an AC24V supply power source is provided below the payout control board case 31.

Next, the configuration of the game area 42 on the game board 41 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, in this game area 42, each structure such as a prize opening is arranged on a game board 41 made of a plate material of a predetermined thickness, and an annular rail 43 is erected so as to surround it. Has been configured. This rail 43 constitutes an overlapping guide path 44 that guides the launched pachinko ball into the game area 42, and restricts the progress of the pachinko ball driven along the rail 43 on the right shoulder. Step portion 45.
An opening is established in the approximate center of the game area 42, and a special symbol display device 48 is disposed on the front side of the opening. The special symbol display device 48 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) 52 and the like attached to the back surface portion. The liquid crystal display 52 displays three rows of changing symbols that fluctuate in the vertical direction on the left, middle, and right, and a normal symbol display unit 50 that displays a normal symbol divided into left and right at the lower left corner. Is configured.

On the other hand, a gate 54 is disposed on the left side of the special symbol display device 48. The gate 54 is provided with a gate switch 54A (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of the pachinko sphere. Further, outside the left and right lower corners of the special symbol display device 48, normal windmills 55 and 56 are provided.
In addition, a start port 57 is disposed immediately below the special symbol display device 48. The starting port 57 is provided with a starting port switch 57A (see FIG. 4) for detecting the winning of the pachinko ball, and the three rows of changing symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 by detecting the winning of the pachinko ball. The fluctuation starts. If the winning symbol 57 is won while the changing symbol is changing, up to four winnings are stored in the RAM provided on the main control board 290 (see FIG. 4) as will be described later, and the change of the changing symbol is confirmed. Held as a count.

  Further, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 50 is changed by detecting the passage of the pachinko ball through the gate 54. Then, when a pachinko ball enters the gate 54 and the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 50 changes and then stops in a predetermined display mode (for example, “11”, “77”, etc.) The tulip-type accessory 57B provided at the upper part of the start port 57 is opened for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, about 1 second), and the probability that a pachinko ball wins the start port 57 increases. If the pachinko ball passes through the gate 54 while the normal symbol is fluctuating, the number of passages is stored in the RAM provided on the main control board 290, as will be described later, and is stored as the fixed number of variations of the normal symbol. Is done.

A special winning device 61 is provided below the starting port 57. The special winning device 61 is formed with a large winning port 60 whose front surface is covered with an open / close door 59 having a wide lateral opening. In addition, a so-called V port is formed in the center of the big winning port 60, and a V switch 60B (see FIG. 4) for detecting a winning in the V port is provided. Also, in the special winning opening 60, there is provided a special winning opening switch 60A (see FIG. 4) for counting the number of pachinko balls won when the open / close door 59 is opened.
In addition, on each of the left and right sides of the grand prize winning opening 60, winning openings 62, 63 that are open upward are arranged and communicated with a prize ball bowl (not shown) on the back of the game board 41. Each winning opening switch (not shown) for detecting the winnings is provided. In addition, each of the illumination lamps 62A and 63A is incorporated below the winning prize openings 62 and 63.
In addition, an out port 65 is opened along the rail 43 directly under the special winning device 61. Furthermore, in such a game area 42 surrounded by the rails 43, a plurality of nails are driven together with the above-described components to constitute a complicated flow path of the pachinko ball.

Next, the configuration of the control system related to the drive control of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 4, the control system related to the drive control of the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control board 290, a sub-integrated control board 280, an effect display board 260, and the like.
The main control board 290 includes a CPU 291, ROM 292, RAM 293, an input / output circuit (I / O) 294, etc., and the CPU 291, ROM 292, RAM 293, and input / output circuit 294 are connected to each other by a bus line. Yes. A clock circuit 295 is connected to the CPU 291 and a predetermined clock signal is input. The input / output circuit 294 is connected to a gate switch 54A, a start port switch 57A, a big prize port switch 60A, a V switch 60B, and the like. The input / output circuit 294 is connected to an opening / closing solenoid 59A for opening / closing the opening / closing door 59 and a solenoid 57C for opening / closing the tulip-type accessory 57B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the RAM 293 of the main control board 290 has a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from 0 to 359 based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 295 (the minimum value is next to the maximum value 359). A big hit counter 293A for storing “Return to 0” is provided. The count value of the big hit counter 293A is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A, and it is determined whether or not the big hit counter is based on the read count value. Here, for example, the count value “7” corresponds to the big hit, and the other count values are lost. Here, for example, in normal times, the count value “7” corresponds to the big hit, and in the case of the so-called probability variation mode (when probability variation is acquired), the count value “1, 3, 5, 7” corresponds to the big hit. The other count values are off. Therefore, in the gaming state in the non-probability change mode, a jackpot occurs with a probability of 1/360, and in the gaming state with a probability change, a jackpot occurs with a probability of 4/360.
When the jackpot is lottery, the special symbols “1”, “2”, “3”, “3”, “3”, “3”, and “3” ... any one of "7" and "8" is displayed in a fixed stop together with "111", "222", "333", ..., "777", "888" Thereafter, as will be described later, the grand prize winning opening 60 can be continuously opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times), and the number of winning prizes to the big winning prize opening 60 within 29.5 seconds or 29.5 seconds each time. The game is released until a total of 10 is reached, and a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player (in other words, a state advantageous to the player), so-called jackpot game can be performed (see FIG. 15).

  Further, the RAM 293 stores a normal symbol counter 293B in which a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from 0 to 9 (returning to the minimum value 0 next to the maximum value 9) based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 295 is stored. Is provided. The count value of the normal symbol counter 293B is read at a timing when a switch signal is input from each gate switch 54A, and it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the read count value. Here, for example, the case where the count value is an even number corresponds to a win, and the case where the count value is an odd number corresponds to a loss.

  Here, when the pachinko ball passes through the gate 54 (see FIG. 3), the normal symbol counter 293B then stores the numerical value stored when the signal from the gate switch that detects the passage of the pachinko ball is input. Is stored in the parameter storage area 293K as “ordinary symbol count value”.

  In addition, a first holding counter 293C is provided that counts up to a maximum of four winnings in the starting port 57 while the design of the liquid crystal display 52 is changing. Further, a second holding counter 293D is provided that counts up to four passes through the gate 54 while the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 50 is changing.

Further, the RAM 293 has a reach counter 293E that stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from 0 to 142 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (the maximum value 142 then returns to the minimum value 0). Is provided. The count value of the reach counter 293E is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A, and it is determined whether or not the reach is reached based on the read count value. Here, for example, it corresponds to the case of reach loss where the count value “0 to 27” is lost after reaching, and to the case of complete loss where the count value “28 to 142” immediately becomes lost without reaching reach. Yes.
Reach refers to the change of the left, middle, and right three lines of change, and the change of the left and right columns of the change patterns is the special symbols “1”, “2”, “3”,. A state in which all of the “8” stops at the same time, and the fluctuation pattern of the middle row changes (for example, “1 ↓ 1”, “2 ↓ 2”,..., “7 ↓ 7”, etc.) Is the state.) A special symbol that stops in the left column and the right column among the three symbols of the left, middle, and right columns is called a reach symbol. Therefore, the reach loss means that after reaching the reach state, the middle row of the change symbol stops at a special symbol different from the reach symbol. In addition, complete loss means to end without reaching.

  In addition, the RAM 293 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from 0 to 7 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (the maximum value 7 is then returned to the minimum value 0). A counter 293F is provided. The count value of the jackpot special symbol selection counter 293F is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A, and the left, middle, and right three rows of fluctuation symbols fluctuate based on the read count value. After that, the combination pattern of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is specified. For example, the count value “0” is a jackpot symbol “111”, the count value “1” is a jackpot symbol “222”, the count value “2” is a jackpot symbol “333”, the count value “3” is a jackpot symbol “444”, The count value “4” corresponds to the jackpot symbol “555”, the count value “5” corresponds to the jackpot symbol “666”, the count value “6” corresponds to the jackpot symbol “777”, and the count value “7” corresponds to the jackpot symbol “888”. ing. Each jackpot symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed after a series of symbol variations, as is well known.

  The RAM 293 stores a normal symbol selection counter in which a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from 0 to 3 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (returns to the minimum value 0 next to the maximum value 3) is stored. 293G is provided. Here, for example, the count value “0” is the normal symbol “11”, the count value “1” is the normal symbol “17”, the count value “2” is the normal symbol “71”, and the count value “3” is the normal symbol “17”. 77 ". Each ordinary symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed after a series of symbol fluctuations, as is well known.

  Here, when the pachinko ball passes through the gate 54 (see FIG. 3), the normal symbol selection counter 293G receives the numerical value stored when the signal from the gate switch that detects the passage of the pachinko ball is input. The “normal symbol selection count value” at that time is stored in a parameter storage area 293K described later.

  The RAM 293 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from 0 to 99 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (the maximum value 99 then returns to the minimum value 0). 293H is provided. The count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A. Note that the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H may be configured to be read at the timing when the variation of the variation symbols of the three columns of the liquid crystal display 52 is started. As is well known, the variation pattern command selected based on the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H specifies a variation pattern for displaying a series of symbol variations on the special symbol display device 48 based on various display effects. In this embodiment, as described later, the display effect time of “5 seconds” (see FIG. 10) is set as the display pattern change time. In addition, two types of reach loss variation patterns of “20 seconds” and “30 seconds” (see FIG. 10) are set. Furthermore, the variation pattern of the big hit (usually the big hit and the probability variation big hit) is set to “32 seconds” (see FIG. 10).

Further, the RAM 293 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from 0 to 200 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (the maximum value 200 then returns to the minimum value 0). 293I is provided. The count value of the lost symbol selection counter 293I is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A.
In addition, the RAM 293 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from 0 to 143 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (returns to the minimum value 0 next to the maximum value 143), and the reach / losing symbol selection counter. 293J is provided. The count value of the reach lose symbol selection counter 293J is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A.

Further, the RAM 293 is provided with a parameter storage area 293K for storing the count values of the counters 293A to 293J when a switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A.
Note that the count values and the parameter storage area 293K of the counters 293A to 293J are initialized to “0” at startup. The first hold counter 293C is decremented by 1 every time the special symbol starts to change. The second hold counter 293D is decremented by 1 every time the normal symbol starts to change.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the ROM 292 stores a later-described variation pattern determination table 73 (see FIG. 10) for determining a variation pattern based on the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H. A storage area 292A is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-integrated control board 280 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282 that stores a drive control program for the speaker 7, the illumination lamp 6, and the like, and a RAM 283 that stores various control signals from the main control board 290. An input / output circuit 284 for receiving various control signals sent from the main control board 290, a drive circuit 71 for driving and controlling the speaker 7, a drive circuit 72 for driving and controlling the error display illumination lamp 6 and the like are provided. Yes. The CPU 281, ROM 282, RAM 283, and input / output circuit 284 are mutually connected by a bus line. A clock circuit 285 is connected to the CPU 281 and a predetermined clock signal is input. The input / output circuit 284 is connected to the input / output circuit 294 of the main control board 290. The input / output circuit 284 is connected to the drive circuits 71 and 72.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the RAM 283 of the sub-integrated control board 280 repeatedly adds one by one from 0 to 13 based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 285 (the minimum value is next to the maximum value 13). An effect pattern selection counter 283A in which “return to value 0” is stored is provided. The count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is read at the timing when the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control board 290 is input (S203 in FIG. 20), and the read count value is stored in the parameter storage area 283B. Remembered.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the ROM 282 of the sub-integrated control board 280 is provided with an effect pattern selection table storage area 282A for storing an effect pattern selection table 75 (see FIG. 11) described later. Further, the ROM 282 stores a later-described sub-control program (see FIG. 20) for performing control such as selection of each later-described effect pattern command 1A, 1B,..., 23C (see FIG. 11). .

  As shown in FIG. 4, the effect display board 260 includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262 for storing a display control program and required display data, a RAM 263 for storing display commands, display information, input / output signals, and the like, and a sub-integrated control board. An input / output circuit 264 that receives various control signals sent from the H.280, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 265 that receives display information sent from the CPU 261 and processes and displays an image on the liquid crystal display 52. It is arranged. The CPU 261, ROM 262, RAM 263, input / output circuit 264, and VDP 265 are connected to each other by a bus line. A clock circuit 266 is connected to the CPU 261 and a predetermined clock signal is input. Then, the CPU 261 performs a predetermined effect display on the liquid crystal display 52 based on various control signals such as display pattern information input from the sub integrated control board 280.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the ROM 262 is provided with an effect display pattern table storage area 262A in which an effect display pattern table 75 (see FIG. 12) described later is stored. Further, a domino character storage area 262B for storing domino characters 81 to 86 (see FIG. 26) to be described later is provided. Further, the ROM 262 stores a later-described control program (see FIG. 11) for performing display control of the effect display pattern corresponding to each later-described effect pattern command 1A, 1B,..., 23C (see FIG. 11). 21) is stored.

Next, the variation pattern determination table 73 stored in the variation pattern determination table storage area 292A of the ROM 292 of the main control board 290 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation pattern determination table stored in the variation pattern determination table storage area 292A of the ROM 292 of the main control board 290 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination table 73 is mainly composed of three pattern groups. A complete loss variation pattern group (variation pattern command 1) and a reach loss variation pattern group (variation pattern command 11, variation pattern command 12). ) And a big hit variation pattern group (a variation pattern command 21 and a variation pattern command 22). First, “lost” and “hit” (regardless of whether it is a normal big hit or a probable big hit) are determined based on the count value of the big hit counter 293A. Next, in the case of “losing”, one of the variation pattern commands 1, 11, and 12 is determined based on the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H. In the case of “big hit”, one of the variation pattern commands 21 and 22 is determined based on the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H. Specific control for determining each variation pattern command 1 to 22 will be described later (see FIG. 16).

For example, the complete loss variation pattern command 1 is determined when “lost” is determined from the count value of the big hit counter 293A and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “0 to 89”.
The reach-losing variation pattern command 11 is determined when “lost” is determined from the count value of the big hit counter 293A and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “90 to 95”. The reach-losing variation pattern command 12 is determined when “lost” is determined from the count value of the big hit counter 293A and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “96 to 99”.

  The jackpot variation pattern command 21 is determined when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the count value of the jackpot counter 293A and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “0 to 39”. The jackpot variation pattern command 22 is determined when “big hit” is determined from the count value of the jackpot counter 293A and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “40 to 99”.

  Next, an example of the effect pattern selection table 74 stored in the effect pattern selection table storage area 282A of the ROM 282 of the sub-integrated control board 280 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the effect pattern selection table 74 is displayed when the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 receives instruction information (specifically, the variation pattern command and the final stop symbol information) from the CPU 291 of the main control board 290. It is a table used when selecting an effect pattern (effect pattern command) as display instruction information to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the substrate 260.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the effect pattern selection table 75 is input from the CPU 291 and the “variation pattern command” indicating the variation pattern instruction information input from the CPU 291 of the main control board 290. A “final stop pattern instruction” representing each of the three rows of symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 and an “effect pattern count” representing the count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A acquired when a variation pattern command is input from the CPU 291. Value ”and“ effect pattern command ”corresponding to this“ effect pattern count value ”. The “effect pattern command” is a command for instructing the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 to effect display the display image data of the effect display pattern corresponding to the effect pattern command on the liquid crystal display 52. is there. The “effect pattern command” is a command for instructing the drive circuit 71 to play game music corresponding to the effect pattern command via the speaker 7. The “effect pattern command” is a command for instructing the drive circuit 72 to drive the lighting lamp 6 and the like in accordance with the lighting drive pattern corresponding to the effect display pattern command. Note that specific control based on each effect pattern command will be described later (see FIG. 21).

  For example, when the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “1” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “0 to 13”, the effect pattern command 1A is selected. The effect pattern command 1A is a combination of special symbols (for example, “567”) for notifying the complete loss instructed from the main control board 290 after five seconds from the start of variation of the three rows of variation symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. ) Is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the electric lamp 6 and the like are specified.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “11” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “0 to 8”, the effect pattern command 11A is selected. The effect pattern command 11A has a reach effect type of “reach A”, a special symbol combination (for example, “reach loss” instructed from the main control board 290 20 seconds after the start of change of the three rows of change symbols). 767 ") is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the electric lamp 6, etc. are specified.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “11” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “9 to 11”, the effect pattern command 11B is selected. The effect pattern command 11B has a reach effect type of “reach A”, a special symbol combination (for example, “reach loss” instructed from the main control board 290 20 seconds after the start of change of the three rows of change symbols). 121 ") is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the illumination lamp 6 and the like are specified.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “11” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “12 to 13”, the effect pattern command 11C is selected. The effect pattern command 11C has a reach effect type of “reach A” and a special symbol combination (for example, “reach loss” instructed from the main control board 290 20 seconds after the start of change of the three rows of change symbols. 353 ") is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the electric lamp 6, etc. are specified.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “12” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “0 to 6”, the effect pattern command 12A is selected. The effect pattern command 12A has a reach effect type of “domino reach” and a special symbol combination (for example, “notification of reach loss” instructed from the main control board 290 30 seconds after the start of change of the three rows of change symbols. 767 ") is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the electric lamp 6, etc. are specified.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “12” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “7 to 10”, the effect pattern command 12B is selected. The effect pattern command 12B has a reach effect type of “domino reach” and a special symbol combination (for example, “notification of reach loss” instructed from the main control board 290 30 seconds after the start of change of the three rows of change symbols. 121 ") is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the illumination lamp 6 and the like are specified.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “12” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “11-13”, the effect pattern command 12C is selected. The effect pattern command 12C has a reach effect type of “domino reach”, and a special symbol combination (for example, “notification of reach loss” instructed from the main control board 290 30 seconds after the start of change of the three rows of change symbols). 353 ") is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the electric lamp 6, etc. are specified.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “21” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “0 to 2”, the effect pattern command 21A is selected. The effect pattern command 21A is a reach effect type “reach A”, and a special symbol combination (for example, “ This is a command for specifying an effect pattern for performing the corresponding game music and the lighting driving pattern of the electric lamp 6, etc., while stopping and displaying on the liquid crystal display 52.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “21” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “3-7”, the effect pattern command 21B is selected. The effect pattern command 21B has a reach effect type “reach A”, and a special symbol combination (for example, “ 777 "is a command for specifying a production pattern for performing a corresponding game music and a lighting driving pattern of the illumination lamp 6 and the like on the liquid crystal display 52.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “21” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “8 to 13”, the effect pattern command 21C is selected. The effect pattern command 21C has a reach effect type of “reach A”, and a special symbol combination (eg, “reach”) that notifies the jackpot instructed from the main control board 290 after 22 seconds from the start of change of the three rows of change symbols. 333 ”is a command for specifying an effect pattern for stopping the display on the liquid crystal display 52 and performing a lighting driving pattern for the corresponding game music and the illumination lamp 6 and the like.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “22” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “0 to 2”, the effect pattern command 22A is selected. The effect pattern command 22A has a reach effect type of “domino reach”, and a special symbol combination (for example, “3”) that notifies the jackpot instructed from the main control board 290 32 seconds after the start of change of the three rows of change symbols. This is a command for specifying an effect pattern for performing the corresponding game music and the lighting driving pattern of the electric lamp 6, etc., while stopping and displaying on the liquid crystal display 52.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “22” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “3-6”, the effect pattern command 22B is selected. The effect pattern command 22B has a reach effect type of “domino reach”, and a special symbol combination (for example, “3”) that notifies the jackpot instructed from the main control board 290 after 32 seconds from the start of change of the three rows of change symbols. 777 "is a command for specifying a production pattern for performing a corresponding game music and a lighting driving pattern of the illumination lamp 6 and the like on the liquid crystal display 52.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “22” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “7 to 13”, the effect pattern command 22C is selected. The effect pattern command 22C has a reach effect type of “domino reach”, and a special symbol combination (for example, “notification of a jackpot instructed from the main control board 290” 32 seconds after the start of change of the three rows of change symbols). 333 ”is a command for specifying an effect pattern for stopping the display on the liquid crystal display 52 and performing a lighting driving pattern for the corresponding game music and the illumination lamp 6 and the like.

  Next, the effect display pattern table 75 stored in the effect display pattern table storage area 262A of the ROM 262 of the effect display board 260 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the effect display pattern table 75 is displayed when the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 receives an “effect pattern command” (see FIG. 11) as display instruction information from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280. It is a table used when selecting each production | presentation display pattern preset corresponding to instruction information. Then, the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 reads effect display moving image data corresponding to the selected effect display pattern from the ROM 262 and controls display on the liquid crystal display 52.

As shown in FIG. 12, the effect display pattern table 75 includes each effect pattern command representing display instruction information input from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 and “effect display” set in advance for each effect pattern command. Pattern ".
The “effect pattern command” in the effect display pattern table 76 includes “1A”, “11A” to “11C”, “12A” to “12C”, “21A” to “21C”, “22A” to “22C”. "Is stored in advance.

  In addition, the “effect display pattern” in the effect display pattern table 76 indicates a predetermined time after the start of fluctuation (for example, about 1 .5 seconds.) When the time has elapsed, the first symbol in the first column is stopped and displayed. Subsequently, when the predetermined time (for example, about 2 seconds) has elapsed, the second symbol in the third column is displayed. Stop display, and when a predetermined time (for example, about 1.5 seconds) has elapsed, the third symbol in the second row is stopped and displayed, “change start → first symbol stop → second symbol stop” “→ 3rd symbol stop → Loss display (5 seconds)” is stored in advance.

  Further, the “effect display pattern” corresponds to “11A”, “11B”, and “11C” of the “effect pattern command” when a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds) has elapsed after the start of fluctuation. The first symbol in the first column is stopped and displayed, and then the second symbol in the third column is stopped and displayed as a reach symbol when a predetermined time (for example, about 7 seconds) has elapsed. (For example, it takes about 8 seconds.) After the reach A effect display, “change start → first symbol stop → second symbol” indicating that the third symbol in the second column is stopped and displayed as a non-reach symbol. “Stop → Leach A Production → 3rd Symbol Stop → Leach Loss Display (20 seconds)” is stored in advance.

  Further, the “effect display pattern” corresponds to “12A”, “12B”, and “12C” of the “effect pattern command” when a predetermined time (for example, about 6 seconds) has elapsed after the start of fluctuation. The first symbol in the first row is stopped and displayed. Subsequently, when a predetermined time (for example, about 9 seconds) has elapsed, the second symbol in the third column is stopped and displayed as a reach symbol, and further, the predetermined symbol is displayed. (For example, it takes about 15 seconds.) After the domino reach effect display, the “change start → first symbol stop → second symbol” means that the third symbol in the second column is stopped and displayed with a symbol that is not a reach symbol. Stop → Domino reach production → 3rd symbol stop → Leach lose display (30 seconds) ”is stored in advance.

  In addition, the “effect display pattern” corresponds to “21A”, “21B”, and “21C” of the “effect pattern command” when a predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds) has elapsed after the start of fluctuation. The first symbol in the first row is stopped and displayed. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, about 7 seconds) elapses, the second symbol in the third column is stopped and displayed as a reach symbol. After displaying the A effect for a predetermined time (for example, about 8 seconds), the third symbol in the second row is stopped and displayed in the same pattern as the reach symbol, and then for a predetermined time (for example, about 2 seconds). When the time has elapsed, the 3rd symbol in the 2nd row is confirmed to be stopped and the winning of the jackpot is notified. "Variation start-> 1st symbol stop-> 2nd symbol stop-> Reach A effect-> 3rd symbol stop-> win display (22 seconds) "is stored in advance.

  Furthermore, the “effect display pattern” corresponds to “22A”, “22B”, and “22C” of the “effect pattern command” when a predetermined time (for example, about 6 seconds) has elapsed after the start of the change. The first symbol in the first column is stopped and displayed. Then, when a predetermined time (for example, about 9 seconds) elapses, the second symbol in the third column is stopped and displayed as a reach symbol. After the reach effect is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, approximately 15 seconds), the third symbol in the second column is stopped and displayed in the same pattern as the reach symbol, and then for a predetermined time (for example, approximately 2 seconds). When the time has elapsed, the 3rd symbol in the 2nd row is displayed in a definite stop state to indicate that the jackpot acquisition has been notified. “Variation start → 1st symbol stop → 2nd symbol stop → Domino reach production → 3rd symbol stop → winning display (32 seconds) "is stored in advance.

  Next, control processing of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, interrupt control processing executed by the CPU 291 of the main control board 290 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 19 are flowcharts of the interrupt control process executed by the CPU 291 of the main control board 290. Here, the interrupt control process of FIG. 13 operates at regular intervals (for example, every 4 msec) after the power is turned on. 13 to 19 are stored in the ROM 292 and the RAM 293 provided in the main control board 290 and executed by the CPU 291.

  As shown in FIG. 13, first, in step (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 1, the CPU 291 executes a sub process of the start opening winning process. In S2, the CPU 291 executes a sub process of the jackpot determination process. Subsequently, in S3, the CPU 291 executes the sub-process of the variation pattern selection process, then executes the sub-process of the command transmission process in S4, and further executes the confirmation signal transmission process in S5. After that, in S6, the CPU 291 determines that the winning prize opening 60 is continuously performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) when winning the jackpot as a result of the determination in S2, and within 29.5 seconds or 29.5 seconds each time. After executing the sub-process of the jackpot game process for performing control related to the jackpot game (special game state) that is released until the number of winning prizes at the jackpot 60 reaches 10, then, in S7, through the prize ball payout device 22 Then, a sub-process of a prize ball payout process for paying out a winning ball for each winning ball to each of the winning holes 62 and 63, the start opening 57 and the big winning opening 60 is executed, and the process is terminated.

Next, the sub-process of the start opening winning process (S1) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 14, first, in S 11, the CPU 291 receives a pachinko ball winning signal from the starting port 57, that is, a pachinko ball detection signal from the starting port switch 57 A is received via the input / output circuit (I / O) 294. A determination process for determining whether or not an input has been made is executed.
When the pachinko ball detection signal from the start port switch 57A is not input via the input / output circuit 294 (S11: NO), the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko ball detection signal from the start port switch 57A is input via the input / output circuit 294 (S11: YES), in S12, the CPU 291 causes the big hit counter 293A, the first hold counter 293C, “Count value acquisition process” for acquiring each count value of the reach counter 293E, the big hit special symbol selection counter 293F, the variation pattern selection counter 293H, the loss symbol selection counter 293I, the reach loss symbol selection counter 293J, etc. and storing them in the parameter storage area 293K Is executed, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

  For example, when the pachinko ball detection signal from the start port switch 57A is input via the input / output circuit 294, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the big hit counter 293A and substitutes this count value into the algebra V. And stored in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the first hold counter 293C, substitutes this count value for the algebra U, and stores it in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the reach counter 293E, assigns this count value to the algebra M, and stores it in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the jackpot special symbol selection counter 293F, substitutes this count value for the algebra Y, and stores it in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H, substitutes this count value for the algebra H, and stores it in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the lost symbol selection counter 293I, assigns this count value to the algebra I, and stores it in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the reach lose symbol selection counter 293J, substitutes this count value for the algebra F, and stores it in the RAM 293.

Next, the sub-process of the jackpot determination process (S2) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 15, first, in S21, the CPU 291 executes a jackpot value acquisition process.
In this jackpot value acquisition process, first, the CPU 291 reads a probability variation flag ("0" is substituted for the probability variation flag when the power is turned on) stored in the RAM 293. If the probability variation flag read from the RAM 293 is ON, that is, “1”, it is determined that the probability variation mode is selected, and the “probability large hit value” (in the case of the first embodiment) stored in the ROM 292 in advance. Are “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7”), and the “probability variation jackpot value” is stored in the parameter storage area 293K as “jackpot value”. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag read from the RAM 293 is OFF, that is, “0”, it is determined that the normal mode is set, and the “normal jackpot value” stored in the ROM 292 in advance (in the case of the first embodiment). Is “7”), and this “ordinary jackpot value” is stored in the parameter storage area 293K as a “jackpot value”.

Subsequently, in S <b> 22, the CPU 291 executes a determination process for determining whether or not it is “big hit”.
In the determination process of whether or not this is a “big hit”, first, the algebra V as the “big hit count value” is read from the parameter storage area 293K. Then, it is determined whether or not the algebra V matches any of the “big hit values” stored in the parameter storage area 293K. If they match, the jackpot algebra Q (when the power is turned on, “0” is substituted for the jackpot algebra Q) is stored in the parameter storage area 293K by substituting “1”. Then, “0” is substituted into the jackpot algebra Q and stored in the parameter storage area 293K.
Therefore, in the normal mode gaming state, the lottery probability of “big hit” is 1/360. In the case of the gaming state in the probability variation mode, the lottery probability of “big hit” is 4/360. As a result, in the probability variation mode, the probability of being a “hit” is about four times that in the normal mode gaming state.

Then, the jackpot algebra Q is read again from the parameter storage area 293K, and it is determined whether the jackpot algebra Q is “0” or “1”. That is, it is determined whether or not “big hit” has occurred.
When the jackpot algebra Q is “1”, it is determined that a “jackpot” has occurred (S22: YES), and in S23, the CPU 291 reads the jackpot flag from the RAM 293 and turns on the jackpot flag. That is, “1” is substituted into the jackpot flag and stored in the RAM 293 again. When the pachinko machine 1 is started or reset, the jackpot flag is set to OFF, that is, “0” is substituted for the jackpot flag and stored in the RAM 293.
In S24, the CPU 291 reads an algebra Y as a jackpot special symbol selection count value from the parameter storage area 293K, selects a “big jackpot symbol” corresponding to the algebra Y stored in the ROM 292, and notifies the jackpot notification. After storing in the RAM 293 as the symbol data of the final stop symbol, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when the jackpot algebra Q read again from the parameter storage area 293K in S22 is “0”, it is determined that “losing” has occurred (S22: NO), and in S25, the CPU 291 reads from the RAM 293. The jackpot flag is read and the jackpot flag is turned off, that is, “0” is substituted into the jackpot flag and stored in the RAM 293 again.
Then, in S26, the CPU 291 displays the change state at this time in a reach state in which two of the three symbols of the change symbol are aligned (for example, “5 ↓ 5”, “7 ↓ 7”, etc. It is determined whether or not to display a loss (for example, “545” or “737”) after “↓” means that the symbol is rotating).
This determination is made by reading the algebra H as the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H stored in the parameter storage area 293K, and when the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “90 to 99”, after the reach state It is determined to display a loss (S26: YES), and in S27, the CPU 291 selects a reach loss symbol. The selection of the reach lose symbol is performed by reading the algebra F as the count value of the reach lose symbol selection counter 293J from the parameter storage area 293K, reading the reach lose symbol corresponding to this count value from the ROM 292, and as the symbol data of the final stop symbol of the reach lose notification. After storing in the RAM 293, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

  On the other hand, in S26, the algebra H as the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H stored in the parameter storage area 293K is read, and when the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “0 to 89”, complete loss Is displayed (S26: NO), and in S28, the CPU 291 selects a complete loss symbol. The selection of the complete loss symbol is performed by reading the algebra I as the count value of the loss symbol selection counter 293I from the parameter storage area 293K, reading the complete loss symbol corresponding to the count value from the ROM 292, and displaying the final stop symbol of the complete loss notification. After storing in the RAM 293 as symbol data, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

Next, the sub-process of the variation pattern selection process (S3) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16, first, in S31, the CPU 291 reads a variation processing flag from the RAM 293, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the variation processing flag is ON, that is, “1”. . When the pachinko machine 1 is started up or reset, “0” is assigned to the variation processing flag and stored in the RAM 293.
If the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S31 is ON, that is, “1” (S31: YES), the CPU 291 ends the sub-processing and returns to the main flowchart.

  On the other hand, when the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S31 is OFF, that is, “0” (S31: NO), in S32, the CPU 291 reads the jackpot algebra Q from the parameter storage area 293K, It is determined whether the jackpot algebra Q is “0” or “1”, that is, whether or not “big jackpot” has occurred, and when it is determined that a jackpot has occurred, that is, when the jackpot algebra Q is “1” (S32: YES), the process proceeds to S33.

Subsequently, in S33, the CPU 291 reads the algebra H as the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H from the parameter storage area 293K, and sub-integrated control board from the big hit variation pattern group of the variation pattern determination table 73 based on the count value. After selecting a variation pattern command to be output as instruction information to the CPU 281 of 280 and storing it in the RAM 293, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.
For example, when the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “0 to 39”, the CPU 291 selects the variation pattern command 21 and selects the sub integrated control board. The instruction information output to the CPU 281 of the H.280 is stored in the RAM 293. When the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “40 to 99”, the CPU 291 selects the variation pattern command 22 and selects the sub integrated control board. The instruction information output to the CPU 281 of the H.280 is stored in the RAM 293.

On the other hand, if the CPU 291 determines in S32 that no jackpot has occurred, that is, if the jackpot algebra Q is “0” (S32: NO), the process proceeds to S34.
In S34, the CPU 291 reads the algebra H as the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H from the parameter storage area 293K, and based on each count value, the complete loss variation pattern group and the reach loss variation pattern group of the variation pattern determination table 73. Then, the variation pattern command to be output as instruction information to the CPU 281 of the sub integrated control board 280 is selected and stored in the RAM 293, and then the sub process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

For example, if the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “0 to 89”, the CPU 291 selects the variation pattern command 1 and selects the sub integrated control board. The instruction information output to the CPU 281 of 280 is stored in the RAM 293.
Further, when the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “90 to 95”, the CPU 291 selects the variation pattern command 11 and selects the sub integrated control board. The instruction information output to the CPU 281 of 280 is stored in the RAM 293.
When the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “96 to 99”, the CPU 291 selects the variation pattern command 12 and selects the sub integrated control board. The instruction information output to the CPU 281 of 280 is stored in the RAM 293.

Next, the sub-process of the command transmission process (S4) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 17, first, in S41, the CPU 291 reads a variation processing flag from the RAM 293, and executes determination processing for determining whether or not the variation processing flag is ON, that is, “1”. .
If the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S41 is ON, that is, “1” (S41: YES), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S41 is OFF, that is, “0” (S41: NO), in S42, the CPU 291 sends the instruction information from the RAM 293 to the CPU 281 of the sub integrated control board 280. Are read out, and the symbol data of the final stop symbol is read out, and the symbol data of the final stop symbol is output to the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280.
Subsequently, in S <b> 43, the CPU 291 starts measuring the effect display time corresponding to the change pattern command output to the CPU 281, that is, the change times of a plurality of change symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52.
In S44, the CPU 291 reads the variation processing flag from the RAM 293, turns on the variation processing flag, that is, substitutes “1” for the variation processing flag and stores it again in the RAM 293. The process ends and the process returns to the main flowchart.

Next, the sub-process of the confirmation signal transmission process (S5) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 18, first, in S51, the CPU 291 reads a variation processing flag from the RAM 293, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the variation processing flag is ON, that is, “1”. .
If the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S51 is OFF, that is, “0” (S51: NO), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S51 is ON, that is, “10” (S51: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S52.
Subsequently, in S52, the CPU 291 reads the effect time corresponding to the variation pattern command output as instruction information from the ROM 292 to the CPU 281 and whether or not the measurement time when the measurement is started in the process of S43 is equal to or longer than this effect time. That is, a determination process for determining whether or not the three columns of the changing symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 are stopped and displayed is executed.
For example, when the variation pattern command 1 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time at which measurement is started in the process of S 43 has been 5 seconds or longer. When the fluctuation pattern command 11 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time when measurement is started in the process of S 43 has been 20 seconds or longer. When the variation pattern command 12 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time for which the measurement is started in the process of S 43 has been 30 seconds or longer. When the variation pattern command 21 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time at which measurement is started in the process of S 43 has been 22 seconds or longer. When the variation pattern command 22 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time at which measurement is started in the process of S 43 has been 32 seconds or longer.

If the measurement time started in the process of S43 is not equal to or longer than the effect time read from the ROM 292 (S52: NO), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.
On the other hand, when the measurement time started in the process of S43 is equal to or longer than the effect time read from the ROM 292 (S52: YES), the CPU 291 stops the liquid crystal display 52 with respect to the CPU 281 in S53. A confirmation signal for instructing to confirm and display each displayed special symbol is output.
In S54, the CPU 291 reads the variation processing flag from the RAM 293, turns off the variation processing flag, that is, substitutes “0” for the variation processing flag and stores it again in the RAM 293. The process ends and the process returns to the main flowchart.

Next, the sub-process of the jackpot game process (S6) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 19, first, in S <b> 61, the CPU 291 reads a jackpot flag from the RAM 293 and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot flag is ON, that is, “1”. If the jackpot flag read from the RAM 293 is OFF (S61: NO), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.
On the other hand, when the big hit flag read from the RAM 293 is ON (S61: YES), in S62, the CPU 291 opens the open / close door 59 upward via the open / close door solenoid 59A to open the big prize opening 60.
In S 63, the CPU 291 reads an algebra R indicating the number of continuous opening of the big prize opening 60 from the RAM 293, adds “1” to the algebra R, and stores it in the RAM 293 again. When the pachinko machine 1 is started up or reset, “0” is substituted for the algebra R representing the number of continuous opening of the special winning opening 60 and stored in the RAM 293.

Subsequently, in S64, the CPU 291 executes a determination process for determining whether or not a winning is made to the V port, that is, whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the V switch 60B via the input / output circuit 294.
When a winning detection signal is input from the V switch 60B via the input / output circuit 294 (S64: YES), in S65, the CPU 291 reads the V flag from the RAM 293 and turns this V flag on. That is, “1” is substituted into the V flag and stored in the RAM 293 again. When the pachinko machine 1 is started or reset, the V flag is set to OFF, that is, “0” is substituted for the V flag and stored in the RAM 293.
Thereafter, in S66, the CPU 291 reads an algebra V1 representing the total number of winning prizes from the RAM 293 to the big prize opening 60, adds “1” to the algebra V1, stores it in the RAM 293 again, and then proceeds to the processing of S68. . When the pachinko machine 1 is started up or reset, “0” is substituted into the algebra V1 representing the total number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 60 and stored in the RAM 293.

On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input from the V switch 60B via the input / output circuit 294 in S64 (S64: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S67. In S67, the CPU 291 executes determination processing for determining whether or not a prize winning port 60 has been won, that is, whether or not a prize winning detection signal has been input from the prize winning port switch 60A via the input / output circuit 294.
When a winning detection signal is input from the big winning opening switch 60A via the input / output circuit 294 (S67: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S68 after executing the process of S66.
On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input from the large winning opening switch 60A via the input / output circuit 294 (S67: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S68.

Subsequently, in S68, the CPU 291 reads an algebra V1 representing the total number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 60 from the RAM 293, and whether or not the algebra V1 is less than 10, that is, the winning quantity to the big winning opening 60 is determined. A determination process for determining whether the total number is 9 or less is executed. The upper limit number of winning prizes to the big prize opening 60 when the big prize opening 60 is opened is preset to ten.
If the algebra V1 read from the RAM 293 is less than 10 (S68: NO), in S69, the CPU 291 determines whether or not 29.5 seconds or more have elapsed since the big prize opening 60 was opened. Execute the judgment process. Then, when 29.5 seconds or more have not elapsed since the special winning opening 60 was opened (S69: NO), the CPU 291 executes the processing after S64 again.
On the other hand, when 29.5 seconds or more have elapsed after the special winning opening 60 is opened (S69: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S70.
On the other hand, when the algebra V1 read from the RAM 293 in S69 is 10 or more (S68: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S70.

Subsequently, in S70, the CPU 291 closes the open / close door 59 through the open / close door solenoid 59A and closes the special winning opening 60.
In S71, the CPU 291 reads an algebra V1 representing the total number of winning prizes from the RAM 293 to the big winning opening 60, substitutes “0” for the algebra V1, and stores it in the RAM 293 again.
Thereafter, in S72, the CPU 291 reads out the V flag from the RAM 293, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the V flag is ON, that is, whether or not the V opening is won while the big winning opening 60 is opened. When the V flag read from the RAM 293 is ON, that is, when the V flag is “1” (S72: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S73.
In S73, the CPU 291 reads from the RAM 293 an algebra R representing the number of consecutive opening of the big prize opening 60, and whether or not the algebra R is larger than “14”, that is, the big prize opening 60 is continuously opened 15 times. Determination processing for determining whether or not has been performed is executed. When the algebra R read from the RAM 293 is “14” or less (S73: NO), the CPU 291 executes the processing from S61 again.
On the other hand, when the algebra R read from the RAM 293 is larger than “14” (S73: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S74.
On the other hand, when the V flag read from the RAM 293 in S72 is OFF, that is, when the V flag is “0” (S72: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S74.

In S74, the CPU 291 reads the V flag from the RAM 293 and turns off the V flag, that is, substitutes “0” for the V flag and stores it again in the RAM 293.
In S75, the CPU 291 reads an algebra R indicating the number of consecutive opening of the big prize opening 60 from the RAM 293, substitutes “0” for the algebra R, and stores it in the RAM 293 again. That is, the algebra R is initialized.
Further, in S76, the CPU 291 reads the jackpot flag from the RAM 293, turns off the jackpot flag, that is, substitutes “0” for the jackpot flag, stores it in the RAM 293 again, terminates the sub-processing, and performs main processing. Return to the flowchart.

  Next, a control process executed when the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 receives each command such as a “fluctuation pattern command” representing a fluctuation pattern as instruction information from the CPU 291 of the main control board 290 based on FIG. I will explain. Here, the interrupt control process in FIG. 20 operates at regular intervals (for example, every 4 msec) after the power is turned on. Note that the program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 20 is stored in the ROM 282 and RAM 283 provided in the sub-integrated control board 280 and is executed by the CPU 281.

As shown in FIG. 20, first, in S201, the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 receives the “variation pattern command”, “final stop symbol instruction”, “confirmation signal”, etc. input from the CPU 291 of the main control board 290. The instruction information is stored in the RAM 283.
Subsequently, in S202, the CPU 281 reads the instruction information from the RAM 283 again, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the instruction information is a “confirmation signal”.
If the instruction information is not a “confirmation signal” (S202: NO), the count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A when the variation pattern command is input from the CPU 291 is substituted into the effect pattern algebra E in S203. And stored in the parameter storage area 283B of the RAM 283.

  Further, in S204, the CPU 281 reads out the “variation pattern command” and “final stop symbol instruction” as the instruction information from the RAM 283, and also reads the effect pattern algebra E from the parameter storage area 283B. Then, the “effect pattern command” of the corresponding effect pattern from the effect pattern selection table 75 (see FIG. 11) is output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 and stored in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command of display instruction information.

  For example, the “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “1”, the “final stop symbol instruction” is “123” for notifying complete loss, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “0”. In any case of “13”, the CPU 281 stores “1A” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260.

  Further, the “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “11”, the “final stop symbol information” is “787” for notifying reach loss, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “9”. In this case, the CPU 281 stores “11B” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260. The “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “12”, the “final stop symbol information” is “212” for notifying reach loss, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “12”. In this case, the CPU 281 stores “12C” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260.

  Further, the “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “21”, the “final stop symbol information” is “333” for notifying the big hit, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “5”. In this case, the CPU 281 stores “21B” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260. Further, the “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “22”, the “final stop symbol information” is “666” for notifying the big hit, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “13”. In this case, the CPU 281 stores “22C” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260.

Thereafter, in S205, the CPU 281 reads out the “effect pattern command” and the “final stop symbol information” from the RAM 283, outputs (instructs) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260, and ends the processing.
For example, when “1A” is read as the “effect pattern command” from the RAM 283, the CPU 281 outputs the effect pattern command “1A” and “final stop symbol information” to the CPU 261 as display instruction information. Further, when “11B” is read as the “effect pattern command” from the RAM 283, the effect pattern command “11B” and “final stop symbol information” are output to the CPU 261 as display instruction information.

  On the other hand, when the instruction information read from the RAM 283 is “confirmation signal” in S202 (S202: YES), in S206, the CPU 291 outputs (instructs) the “confirmation signal” to the CPU 261 as display instruction information. ), The process ends.

Next, the control process executed when the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 configured as described above receives the effect display instruction information from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 will be described with reference to FIGS. To do.
As shown in FIG. 21, in S301, when the display instruction information is input from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280, the CPU 261 stores the effect pattern command and the symbol data of the final stop symbol constituting the display instruction information in the RAM 263. To remember.
In step S <b> 302, the CPU 261 reads out the effect pattern command from the RAM 263, and executes determination processing for determining whether the effect pattern command is a complete loss effect pattern command. That is, the CPU 261 executes determination processing for determining whether or not the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is “1A”. If the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is “1A” (S302: YES), in S303, the CPU 261 executes a sub-process of “completely losing display process”.
On the other hand, when the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is not “1A” (S302: NO), the CPU 261 proceeds to the process of S304.

Subsequently, in S304, the CPU 261 reads the effect pattern command again from the RAM 263, and executes a determination process for determining whether the effect pattern command is a reach-losing effect pattern. That is, the CPU 261 determines whether or not the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is any one of “11A”, “11B”, “11C”, “12A”, “12B”, and “12C”. Execute the process. If the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is any one of “11A”, “11B”, “11C”, “12A”, “12B”, and “12C” (S304: YES), S305 The CPU 261 executes a sub process of “los reach display process”.
On the other hand, when the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is not one of “11A”, “11B”, “11C”, “12A”, “12B”, and “12C” (S304: NO), the CPU 261 , The process proceeds to S306.

In S <b> 306, the CPU 261 again reads out the effect pattern command from the RAM 263, and executes determination processing for determining whether the effect pattern command is a winning effect pattern. That is, the CPU 261 determines whether or not the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is any one of “21A”, “21B”, “21C”, “22A”, “22B”, and “23C”. Execute the process. If the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is any one of “21A”, “21B”, “21C”, “22A”, “22B”, and “22C” (S306: YES), S307. The CPU 261 ends the process after executing the sub-process of “winning display process”.
On the other hand, when the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is not one of “21A”, “21B”, “21C”, “22A”, “22B”, and “22C” (S306: NO), the CPU 261 The process is terminated without executing the sub-process of S307.

Next, the sub-process of “completely losing display process” (S303) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 22, in S <b> 311, the CPU 261 reads the effect pattern command again from the RAM 263 and stores the effect pattern command in the effect display pattern table 76 in the effect display pattern table storage area 262 </ b> A of the ROM 262. As the “command”, the “effect display pattern” corresponding to the “effect pattern command” in the effect display pattern table 76 is read out and stored in the RAM 263.
For example, when the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is “1A”, the CPU 261 stores, in the RAM 263, the complete loss of moving image data for about 5 seconds as the “effect display pattern” in the effect display pattern table 76.
In S <b> 312, the CPU 261 starts changing display of the first, second, and third symbols in three columns that change in the vertical direction on the left side, right side, and center on the liquid crystal display 52.
Subsequently, in S313, the CPU 261 starts a first predetermined time (for example, about 1.5 seconds) stored in advance in the ROM 262 after starting the variable display of the first, second, and third symbols. In this case, the symbol data of the last stop symbol constituting the display instruction information is read from the RAM 263, and the first symbol of the symbol data is stopped and displayed as the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52. Further, the CPU 261 continues the variable display of the second and third symbols.
For example, when the last stop symbol data constituting the display instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “687”, the CPU 261 stops displaying the symbol “6” as the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52. To do.

In S314, the CPU 261 starts a variable display of each of the first, second, and third symbols, and then a second predetermined time (for example, about 3.5 seconds) stored in advance in the ROM 262 has elapsed. In this case, the symbol data of the final stop symbol constituting the display instruction information is read from the RAM 263, and the third symbol of the symbol data is stopped and displayed as the second symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52. Further, the CPU 261 stops and displays the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52, and continues the variable display of the third symbol in the center.
For example, when the symbol data constituting the production instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “687”, the CPU 261 stops and displays the symbol “7” as the second symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52.
In S315, the CPU 261 starts when the third predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds) stored in advance in the ROM 262 has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the first, second, and third symbols. Reads out the symbol data of the last stop symbol constituting the display instruction information from the RAM 263, and stops and displays the second symbol of the symbol data as the third symbol at the center of the liquid crystal display 52. As a result, the first, second, and third symbols are stopped and displayed as completely lost symbols.
For example, when the symbol data constituting the production instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “687”, the CPU 261 stops and displays the symbol “8” as the third symbol in the center of the liquid crystal display 52.

In step S <b> 316, the CPU 261 executes a determination process for determining whether a confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280. The CPU 291 stores the display time “about 5 seconds” of the fluctuation pattern “1” output to the CPU 281 in the ROM 292 in advance, and when the display time “about 5 seconds” has elapsed, the CPU 281 sends a confirmation signal to the CPU 281. Is output. Further, when this confirmation signal is input from the CPU 291, the CPU 281 provides a confirmation signal for instructing the CPU 261 to stop the confirmation of the first, second, and third symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. Output.
If no confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 (S316: NO), the CPU 261 continues to display the moving image in S317. On the other hand, when a confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 (S316: YES), a confirmation stop display of each of the first, second, and third symbols for notifying the loss displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 in S318 is displayed. Then, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

Next, sub-processing of “los reach display processing” (S305) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 23, in S321, the CPU 261 reads the effect pattern command from the RAM 263 again, and the effect pattern command is stored in the effect display pattern table storage area 262A of the ROM 262 in the “effect pattern” table. As the “command”, the “effect display pattern” corresponding to the “effect pattern command” in the effect display pattern table 76 is read out and stored in the RAM 263.
For example, when the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is “11A”, the CPU 261 stores, in the RAM 263, reach-losing moving image data for about 20 seconds as the “effect display pattern” in the effect display pattern table 76. Further, when the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is “12A”, the CPU 261 stores, in the RAM 263, the reach loss data of about 30 seconds in the RAM 263 as the “effect display pattern” of the effect display pattern table 76.

Then, in S322, the CPU 261 starts the variable display of each of the first, second, and third symbols in the three columns changing in the vertical direction on the left side, the right side, and the center on the liquid crystal display 52.
Subsequently, in S323, the CPU 261 starts the variable display of each of the first, second, and third symbols and then stores in advance in the ROM 262 for a fourth predetermined time (for example, when the effect pattern command is “11A”). When the production pattern command is “12A” in about 5 seconds, it is about 6 seconds.) When the elapsed time has passed, the last stop design data constituting the display instruction information is read from the RAM 263, The first symbol of symbol data is stopped and displayed as the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52.
For example, when the symbol data of the final stop symbol constituting the display instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “767”, the CPU 261 stops displaying the symbol “7” as the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52. To do.

In S324, the CPU 261 starts the variable display of each of the first, second, and third symbols, and then stores the second predetermined time in the ROM 262 in advance (for example, when the effect pattern command is “11A”). When about 12 seconds and the production pattern command is “12A”, about 15 seconds.) Has passed, the symbol data of the final stop symbol constituting the display instruction information is read from the RAM 263, The third symbol of the symbol data is stopped and displayed as the second symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52. Further, the CPU 261 stops and displays the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52, and continues the variable display of the third symbol in the center.
For example, when the symbol data constituting the effect instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “767”, the CPU 261 stops and displays the symbol “7” as the second symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52.

Subsequently, in S345, the CPU 261 executes a determination process for determining whether or not the reach effect of the effect display pattern is a domino reach effect. If the reach effect of the effect display pattern is a domino reach effect (S345: YES), in S346, the CPU 261 executes a sub process of the domino reach display process (see FIG. 25) described later, and then in S328. Transition to processing.
On the other hand, when the reach effect of the effect display pattern is not the domino reach effect (S345: NO), in S347, the CPU 261 proceeds to the process of S328 after executing the sub process of the reach A display process.

In S328, the CPU 261 executes determination processing for determining whether or not a confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280. The CPU 291 stores the display times “about 20 seconds” and “about 30 seconds” of the variation patterns “11” and “12” output to the CPU 281 in the ROM 292 in advance, and the display times “about 20”. When “second” and “about 30 seconds” have elapsed, a confirmation signal is output to the CPU 281. Further, when this confirmation signal is input from the CPU 291, the CPU 281 provides a confirmation signal for instructing the CPU 261 to stop the confirmation of the first, second, and third symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. Output.
If no confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 (S328: NO), the CPU 261 continues to display the moving image in S329. On the other hand, when a confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 (S328: YES), a confirmation stop display of each of the first, second, and third symbols for notifying reach loss displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 in S330 is displayed. Then, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.
For example, when the symbol data constituting the effect instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “767”, the CPU 261 displays the symbol “767” for notifying reach loss on the liquid crystal display 52 in a fixed stop display.

Next, sub processing of “winning display processing” (S307) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 24, in S341 to S342, the CPU 261 executes the processes of S321 to S322.
Subsequently, in S343, the CPU 261 starts the variable display of each of the first, second, and third symbols and then stores in advance in the ROM 262 for a sixth predetermined time (for example, when the effect pattern command is “21A”). When the production pattern command is “22A” in about 5 seconds, it is about 6 seconds.) When the time has elapsed, the symbol data of the final stop symbol constituting the display instruction information is read from the RAM 263, The first symbol of symbol data is stopped and displayed as the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52.
For example, when the symbol data of the final stop symbol constituting the display instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “777”, the CPU 261 stops displaying the symbol “7” as the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52. To do.

In S344, the CPU 261 starts the variable display of each of the first, second, and third symbols and then stores in advance in the ROM 262 for a seventh predetermined time (for example, when the effect pattern command is “21A”). When the production pattern command is “22A” in about 12 seconds, it is about 15 seconds.) When the time has elapsed, the symbol data of the final stop symbol constituting the display instruction information is read from the RAM 263, The third symbol of the symbol data is stopped and displayed as the second symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52. Further, the CPU 261 stops and displays the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52, and continues the variable display of the third symbol in the center.
For example, when the symbol data constituting the effect instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “777”, the CPU 261 stops and displays the symbol “7” as the second symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52.

Subsequently, in S345, the CPU 261 executes a determination process for determining whether or not the reach effect of the effect display pattern is a domino reach effect. If the reach effect of the effect display pattern is a domino reach effect (S345: YES), in S346, the CPU 261 executes a sub process of the domino reach display process (see FIG. 25) described later, and then in S348. Transition to processing.
On the other hand, if the reach effect of the effect display pattern is not a domino reach effect (S345: NO), in S347, the CPU 261 proceeds to the process of S348 after executing the sub-process of the reach A display process.

In step S <b> 348, the CPU 261 executes determination processing for determining whether a confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280. The CPU 291 stores the display times “about 22 seconds” and “about 32 seconds” of each variation pattern “21” and “22” output to the CPU 281 in the ROM 292 in advance, and the display times “about 22”. When “second” and “about 32 seconds” have elapsed, a confirmation signal is output to the CPU 281. Further, when this confirmation signal is input from the CPU 291, the CPU 281 provides a confirmation signal for instructing the CPU 261 to stop the confirmation of the first, second, and third symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. Output.
If no confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 (S348: NO), the CPU 261 continues to display the moving image in S349. On the other hand, when the confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 (S348: YES), the confirmation stop display of each of the first, second, and third symbols for notifying the jackpot acquisition that is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 in S350. I do.
For example, when the symbol data constituting the effect instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “777”, the CPU 261 displays the symbol “777” for notifying the jackpot acquisition on the liquid crystal display 52 in a fixed stop display.
Thereafter, in S351, the CPU 261 displays a predetermined jackpot game effect such as displaying the number of consecutive opening of the big winning opening 60, and then ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.

Next, the sub-process (S326, S346) of the “domino reach display process” will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 25, in S401, the CPU 261 reads each domino character as an identification information character corresponding to the reach symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 from the domino character storage area 262B. The domino characters with the identification symbols as the identification information corresponding to the reach symbols arranged side by side in the direction are stopped and displayed on the left and right of the display screen, and the domino characters arranged in the center are variably displayed.
Each domino character has an identification symbol “1”, “1”, “7”, “8” as identification information corresponding to each special symbol “1”, “2”, “3”,. “2”, “3”,..., “7”, “8” are sequentially attached to the front surface and the back surface.
Then, the CPU 261 performs display control so that the central domino character is enlarged and displayed on the central portion of the display screen and falls to the player side.

For example, as shown in FIG. 26A, corresponding to the reach display “7 ↓ 7”, identification information 81A and 82A of “7” is added as identification information corresponding to each reach symbol “7”. The domino characters 81 and 82 are stopped and displayed on the left and right of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 52. Then, the identification symbol of the central domino character 83 is displayed in a variable manner.
Then, as shown in FIG. 26B, the central domino character 83 is enlarged and displayed at the center of the display screen. The domino character 83 is displayed so as to fall on the player side at the same time as the identification symbol 83A of “7” is attached.
Each domino character is substantially flat and has a cat face at the center of the upper end of the front surface. In addition, the same identification symbol is attached to the front and back portions of each domino character.

Subsequently, in S402, the CPU 261 places a plurality of domino characters in front of the central domino character in the order of the identification symbols “1”, “2”, “3”,..., “7”, “8”. The domino characters with the identification symbol of “1” are arranged in front of the domino character with the identification symbol of “8” and the domino characters are viewed from the side. Display control to display the status.
In step S403, the CPU 261 starts a domino-falling state in which each domino character arranged on the front side falls down so as to sequentially overlap the domino character on the front side when the center domino character falls. Display control is performed so that each domino character that falls is viewed from the side.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 26C, a domino character 84 with an identification symbol of “8”, a domino character 85 with an identification symbol of “1”, “ Domino characters 86,... With a 2 ”identification symbol are arranged. Then, the domino character 83 falling to the front side hits the domino character 84 with the identification symbol “8”, and the domino character 84 is displayed so as to be seen from the side as it falls to the front side. Further, when the domino character 84 hits the domino character 85 with the identification symbol “1”, the domino character 84 is displayed so as to be seen from the side. Further, when the domino character 85 hits the domino character 86 with the identification symbol “2”, the domino character 84 is displayed so as to be seen from the side.

In step S404, the CPU 261 performs display control so that each domino character in the domino-falling state is viewed from the lateral side of each domino character and moved obliquely upward to the rear side of each domino character. Further, the CPU 261 displays each domino character in a collapsed state in a reduced manner so that each domino character is moved from the diagonally upper side behind the domino character into the air of each domino character and looked down from a high place. Display a large number on the screen.
For example, as shown in FIG. 27D, the domino-falling domino characters 91-95 are moved obliquely upward from the side of the domino characters 91-95 to the rear side of the domino characters 91-95. To display.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 27 (E), each domino character in the domino state is moved from the diagonally upper side of each domino character into the air of each domino character and looked down from a high place. A large number of domino characters are reduced and displayed on the display screen.

In S405, the CPU 261 arranges a large number of domino characters reduced in size as viewed from high in the air at a predetermined position on the display screen, and a plurality of domino characters in the domino-falling state are used to generate a plurality of domino characters. Display control is performed so that a notice character for notifying the fixed display mode of the changing symbol (so-called jackpot) is formed in the display screen.
For example, as shown in FIG. 27 (F), when a large number of domino characters that have fallen overlapped are viewed from a height in the air, a warning character 97 of “Are” that is formed by a large number of domino characters that have fallen overlapped. Will be drawn and the jackpot will be announced.

Subsequently, in S406, the CPU 261 displays the identification symbols assigned to the predetermined number of domino characters displayed from the enlarged display of each domino character to the stop display, as the identification symbols “1” and “2”. , “3”,..., “7”, “8” are sequentially set and stored in the RAM 263.
In step S407, the CPU 261 enlarges the plurality of domino characters so that the domino-falling domino characters are viewed from a high altitude in the air to the lower side of the domino characters on the rear side. In addition, the identification symbols set in S406 are sequentially read out from M263 and displayed on the front and back portions of the enlarged domino character. In addition, display control is performed so that the domino collapse state continues until just before the rear side of the center domino character.

  Further, in S408, each domino character corresponding to the reach symbol is stopped and displayed in the state viewed from the rear side on the left and right sides of the display screen, and corresponds to the third symbol at the center of the final stop symbol at the center of the display screen. Display control is performed so that the domino character is stopped and displayed when viewed from the rear side. In addition, a plurality of domino characters with identification symbols in the order of “1”, “2”, “3”,..., “7”, “8” overlap each other on the front side of the central domino character. After the display control is performed so that the display is stopped so as to fall down, the sub-process is terminated, and the process proceeds to S328 or S348.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 28 (G), the domino-falling domino characters 101 to 105 are viewed from a high position in the air as they move downward and obliquely upward on the rear side of the domino characters 101 to 105. Each domino character 101 to 105 is enlarged and displayed on the display screen.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (H), when the final stop symbol is “767” of reach lose, each identification symbol 81A, 82A of “7” is attached as identification information corresponding to each reach symbol “7”. The respective domino characters 81 and 82 are stopped and displayed on the left and right of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 52 as viewed from the rear side. Further, the identification character 111A of “6” corresponding to the third symbol “6” is stopped and displayed at the center of the display screen in a state viewed from the rear side. Further, the domino characters 112 and 113 with the identification symbols 112A and 113A of “5” and “4” are stopped and displayed on the front side of the central domino character 111 so that they are overlaid and fallen down.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28 (I), when the final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol “777”, each identification symbol 81A, 82A of “7” is identified as identification information corresponding to each reach symbol “7”. The attached domino characters 81 and 82 are stopped and displayed on the left and right of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 52 as viewed from the rear side. Further, the identification character 115A of “7” corresponding to the third symbol “7” is stopped and displayed at the center of the display screen in a state viewed from the rear side. Further, the domino characters 116 and 117 with the identification symbols 116A and 117A of “6” and “5” are displayed in a stopped state so as to overlap each other on the front side of the central domino character 115.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the domino reach effect by the domino reach display process (see FIG. 25), the liquid crystal display 52 is arranged forward in the left-right direction and corresponds to each reach symbol. Each domino character with an identification symbol as identification information is stopped and displayed on the left and right of the display screen, and the domino character arranged at the center is variably displayed. Thereafter, the central domino character is enlarged and displayed at the center of the display screen, and displayed so as to fall down on the player side (S401).
As a result, the domino character that is variably displayed at the start of domino defeating is enlarged and displayed in the center of the display screen, and is controlled to fall to the player side, so that a large impact can be given to the player. Display control can be performed reliably.

  In addition, a plurality of domino characters are sequentially and repeatedly arranged in the order of the identification symbols “1”, “2”, “3”,..., “7”, “8” in front of the center domino character. When the domino character falls, a domino fall state is started in which each domino character arranged on the front side falls down so as to sequentially overlap the domino character on the front side. Then, the display control is performed so that the domino character falling to the front side is viewed from the side of the domino character, and then the display is controlled so that the domino character in the domino-falling state is moved to the rear side and viewed obliquely. The player can confirm each identification symbol attached to each domino character, and can reliably control the display so that the player can confirm the variation state of the domino character.

In addition, a large number of domino characters in the display screen are shrunk so that each domino character in the dominated state is moved from diagonally above the domino character into the air of the domino character and looked down from a high place. Because the display is controlled so that it is displayed, it is not necessary to display the identification symbols attached to each domino character so that the player can check during this reduced display period, and a reach effect display of domino defeating for a long time is displayed. It can be easily performed.
In addition, a large number of the domino characters displayed in a reduced size are arranged at predetermined positions on the display screen, and a notice character for announcing the jackpot acquisition is formed on the display screen by the domino-falling domino characters. Therefore, it is possible to accurately transmit the notice display, and it is not necessary to display the identification symbol attached to each domino character so that the player can check. Reach effect display can be easily performed, and the player's expectation for winning the jackpot can be increased, and the interest can be increased.

Furthermore, each domino character in the domino-falling state is enlarged and displayed on the display screen, and after being controlled to be viewed from diagonally above the domino character, each domino character corresponding to the reach symbol is displayed. The stop character is displayed on the left and right sides of the screen when viewed from the rear side, and the domino character corresponding to the third symbol at the center of the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed at the center of the display screen when viewed from the rear side. The display is controlled. Each of the domino characters enlarged and displayed on the display screen is set with an identification symbol in a predetermined arrangement order based on the identification symbol attached to the domino character corresponding to the stopped third symbol. Displayed sequentially.
As a result, only the identification symbols in the predetermined arrangement order need to be attached to each of the domino characters displayed in an enlarged manner until the domino character corresponding to the third symbol in the center of the final stop symbol is displayed. It is possible to easily set the identification symbol attached to and to control the display so that the player can surely confirm, and to easily perform a reach effect display for a long period of domino.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, Of course, various improvement and deformation | transformation are possible within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.

It is the front side perspective view showing the whole pachinko machine concerning this example. It is the back side perspective view showing the whole pachinko machine concerning this example. It is a front view which shows the game board of the pachinko machine which concerns on a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system which concerns on the drive control of the pachinko machine based on a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of RAM of the main control board of the pachinko machine based on a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of ROM of the main control board of the pachinko machine based on a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of RAM of the sub integrated control board of the pachinko machine based on a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of ROM of the sub integrated control board of the pachinko machine based on a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of ROM of the effect display board | substrate of the pachinko machine which concerns on a present Example. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table stored in the fluctuation pattern determination table storage area of ROM of the main control board of the pachinko machine which concerns on a present Example. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern selection table stored in the production pattern selection table storage area of ROM of the sub integrated control board of the pachinko machine concerning this example. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation display pattern table stored in the production | presentation display pattern table storage area of ROM of the production | presentation display board of the pachinko machine which concerns on a present Example. It is a main flowchart which shows the interrupt control process which CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine concerning this example performs. It is a sub-flowchart which shows the sub process of the "start opening prize process" which CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine concerning this example performs. It is a sub-flowchart which shows the sub process of the "big hit determination process" which CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine concerning a present Example performs. It is a sub flowchart which shows the sub process of the "variation pattern selection process" which CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine concerning this example performs. It is a sub flowchart which shows the sub process of the "command transmission process" which CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine concerning this example performs. It is a subflowchart which shows the subprocess of the "confirmation signal transmission process" which CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine concerning a present Example performs. It is a sub-flowchart which shows a sub process of "big hit game process" which CPU of the main control board of a pachinko machine concerning this example performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed when CPU of the sub integrated control board of the pachinko machine concerning a present Example receives each command as instruction information from CPU of the main control board. It is a main flowchart which shows the control processing which CPU of the production | presentation display board of the pachinko machine concerning a present Example performs when display instruction information is input from CPU of a sub integrated control board. It is a sub-flowchart which shows the sub process of the "complete losing display process" which CPU of the presentation display board of the pachinko machine concerning a present Example performs. It is a sub-flowchart which shows the sub process of the "loser reach display process" which CPU of the production display board of the pachinko machine concerning a present Example performs. It is a subflowchart which shows the subprocess of the "hit display process" which CPU of the production display board of the pachinko machine concerning a present Example performs. It is a sub-flowchart which shows the sub process of the "domino reach display process" which CPU of the production | presentation display board | substrate of the pachinko machine concerning a present Example performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the domino reach display displayed on the liquid crystal display, when CPU of the production display board of the pachinko machine which concerns on a present Example performs the sub process of a "domino reach display process", (A) is reach At the start of display, (B) shows a state in which the center domino character falls to the player side, and (C) shows a state in which each domino character arranged in front of the center domino character is seen from the side. It is. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a state continued from FIG. 26, (D) is a state in which each domino character falls as seen from diagonally above on the rear side, and (E) is a view looking down at each domino character from an altitude in the air. The state (F) is a diagram showing a state in which a plurality of fallen domino characters form a “hot” notice character. 27 (G) is a view showing a state continued from FIG. 27, and (G) shows a state in which each domino character falls down as it moves downward diagonally upward on the rear side of each domino character, and (H) shows “ (I) is a diagram showing a state in which each domino character corresponding to the jackpot symbol of “777” is stopped and displayed.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 41 Game board 42 Game area 48 Special symbol display device 52 Liquid crystal display device 57 Start opening 60 Big prize opening 73 Fluctuation pattern determination table 75 Production pattern selection table 76 Production display pattern table 81-86, 91-95, 101- 105 Domino characters 81A to 83A, 86A, 111A to 113A, 115A to 117A Identification pattern 97 Preliminary characters 111 to 113, 115 to 117 Domino characters 260 Production display board 261, 281, 291 CPU
262, 282, 292 ROM
263, 283, 293 RAM
280 Sub integrated control board 290 Main control board

Claims (1)

A special symbol display device provided in the game area and displaying a plurality of variable symbols;
Display control means for controlling the special symbol display device;
Main control means for controlling the operating state of the gaming machine;
Sub-control means for outputting display instruction information corresponding to the instruction information to the display control means based on the instruction information input from the main control means;
With
The main control means includes
Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not a jackpot has been drawn based on a winning at the start of a game ball;
Fluctuation pattern selection for selecting a variation pattern command for determining a notification time for notifying a player of the determination result of the jackpot determination means from among variation pattern commands selected as a selection target based on the determination result of the jackpot determination means Means,
A variation pattern determination result instruction unit that outputs the variation pattern command selected by the variation pattern selection unit to the sub-control unit as the instruction information;
Have
The sub-control means is
An effect pattern command for instructing a display pattern of a variable symbol displayed on the special symbol display device is selected from the effect pattern commands selected as a selection target based on the variable pattern command input from the main control means. Production pattern selection means;
Effect pattern determination result instruction means for outputting the effect pattern command selected by the effect pattern selection means to the display control means as the display instruction information;
Have
The display control means includes
Effect display pattern storage means for storing an effect display pattern corresponding to each of the effect pattern commands;
Reach display pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of reach display patterns that are displayed from a change state immediately before stopping in a predetermined mode after the plurality of change symbols change to a state in which the final stop symbol stops;
When the effect pattern command is input from the sub-control means, effect display pattern selection means for selecting an effect display pattern corresponding to the effect pattern command;
Stop display control means for starting a change of a plurality of variable symbols based on the effect display pattern selected by the effect display pattern selecting means, and sequentially stopping and displaying the variable symbols based on the effect display pattern from the start of the change; ,
When the reach display pattern that displays the reach display pattern at a predetermined timing is included in the display display pattern selected by the display display pattern selection means, the reach display pattern corresponding to the reach display display pattern is displayed. Reach display control means for effect display on the screen;
Until the confirmation signal for instructing the end of the display of the effect display pattern is input from the main control means via the sub control means, the state where the confirmed display mode of the plurality of variable symbols appears is displayed, and the confirmed signal Is input, a confirmation display control means for confirming and displaying the confirmation display mode,
Have
In the plurality of types of reach display patterns, a plurality of types of identification information characters in which one piece of identification information selected in a predetermined arrangement order from a plurality of pieces of identification information in a predetermined arrangement order is sequentially attached to the front and back surfaces are displayed in a variable manner. Including domino reach display pattern,
The reach display control means, when the domino reach effect display pattern for displaying the domino reach display pattern at a predetermined timing is included in the effect display pattern selected by the effect display pattern selection means, the domino reach effect. Having a domino reach display control means for producing a domino reach display pattern corresponding to the display pattern on the display screen;
The domino reach display control means includes:
The domino reach display is started so that the first identification information character and the second identification information character to which the predetermined identification information is attached are stopped and displayed on the left and right of the display screen, and the third identification information character is variably displayed on the display screen. Control means;
Front side tilt display control means for displaying the third identification information character in an enlarged manner and controlling the display so that the third identification information character falls to the player side;
Side tilt for controlling the display so that the plurality of identification information characters arranged in accordance with the predetermined arrangement order are sequentially overlapped by the third identification information character falling so as to be viewed from the side of each identification information character. Display control means;
First rear surface tilt display control means for performing display control so that each identification information character in the domino-falling state is viewed from the lateral side of each identification information character as being moved obliquely rearward with respect to the direction in which each identification information character falls. When,
Each of the identification information characters in the domino-falling state is moved from diagonally upward to the air of each of the identification information characters with respect to the falling direction of each of the identification information characters, and the identification information characters are reduced so as to look down from a high place. A bird's eye view tilting display control means for controlling the display so as to display a large number on the display screen,
A large number of each identification information character reduced and displayed by the bird's eye tilt display control means is arranged at a predetermined position, and the future progress state of the effect display is notified by the large number of identification information characters in the domino-falling state. Notice tilt display control means for controlling display so that a predetermined notice character is formed in the display screen;
The plurality of identification information characters are enlarged and displayed so that the identification information characters in the domino-falling state are seen to move downward and obliquely upward from the altitude in the air with respect to the falling direction of the identification information characters. Second rear surface tilt display control means for controlling the display so that the domino-falling state continues until immediately before the third identification information character,
The first identification information character, the second identification information character, and the third identification information character are stopped and displayed on the display screen, and a plurality of identification information characters are overlaid on the front side of the third identification information character. Stop display control means for displaying a stop on,
Based on the identification information attached to the third identification information character stopped and displayed by the stop display control means, a display screen is displayed from the start of display of the second rear surface tilt display control means to the stop display of the stop display control means. From the start of display of the second rear surface tilt display control means to the stop display of the stop display control means by setting each identification information in the predetermined arrangement order attached to each identification information character in the domino fall state displayed on Identification information setting control means for controlling to sequentially attach to each identification information character in the domino-falling state displayed on the display screen;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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