JP2006334011A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine with a novel structure which can make up for the drop in performance effect as caused by concealing symbols variably displayed. <P>SOLUTION: When symbols 38, 40 and 42 for informing a player of the result of a lottery by a profit awarding lottery means are variably displayed on a display screen 36 of a display device 34 for performance by a result of lottery informing means, a shielding display 330 partially conceals the figures by a shielding display means while a mobile shielding member 68 able to shield the display screen 36 of the display device 34 for performance covers and conceals the screen area almost the same as the shielding display 330 by the shielding display means does at the shielding timing. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that notifies a lottery result by a profit giving lottery means for lottering whether or not to give a profit to a player by means of a symbol that is stopped and displayed after a variable display on a display screen of an effect display device. It is.

  In this type of gaming machine, when notifying the lottery results by the profit giving lottery means, in order to further attract the player's interest and excite the fun, hide the design that the player is most interested in Have been proposed (see Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

  However, in the gaming machines described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, it is not sufficient in that the game is simply hidden because it simply hides the symbol. Moreover, there is also a problem in that the effect of changing display is reduced only by hiding the symbols.

Japanese Patent No. 2844485 Japanese Patent No. 3055685

  Here, the present invention has been made against the background of the circumstances as described above, and the problem to be solved is that it is possible to compensate for a reduction in the rendering effect caused by hiding the variably displayed symbols. It is to provide a pachinko machine with a simple structure.

  Hereinafter, the aspect of this invention made | formed in order to solve such a subject is described. In addition, the component employ | adopted in each aspect as described below is employable by arbitrary combinations as much as possible. Further, aspects or technical features of the present invention are not limited to those described below, but are described in the entire specification, or invention ideas that can be understood by those skilled in the art from these descriptions. It should be understood that this is recognized on the basis of

  A first aspect of the present invention relating to a gaming machine includes: (a) profit granting lottery means for lottering whether to give a profit to a player when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied; and (b) An effect display device provided so that the player can visually recognize the display screen; and (c) on the display screen of the effect display device, the lottery result by the profit-giving lottery means is stopped after the variable display. A lottery result notifying means for informing by a symbol to be displayed; (d) a shielding display means for shielding display for hiding the symbol when the symbol is displayed by the lottery result notifying means; and (e) a display device for the effect. A movable shielding member disposed so as to shield the display screen and covering substantially the same screen area as the shielding display by the shielding display means at the time of shielding; and (f) partially formed on the movable shielding member. Being And a see-through portion which pattern or the shield display partially visible are obscured by the movable shielding member, in that it comprises, characterized.

  In the gaming machine structured according to this aspect, when the symbol for notifying the lottery result by the profit giving lottery means is variably displayed by the lottery result notifying means on the display screen of the effect display device. The movable shielding member provided so as to be able to shield the display screen of the effect display device is substantially the same as the shielding display by the shielding display means at the time of shielding. Since the area is concealed, the design is hidden by only one of the shielding display by the shielding display means and the physical shielding by the movable shielding member, or the display is movable by the shielding display means. The symbol is hidden by both physical shielding by the type shielding member.

  Therefore, in this aspect, the design or shielding display covered with the movable shielding member is partially visible by the see-through portion formed on the movable shielding member. When the symbol is hidden only by the type shielding member, it is possible to make the symbol partially visible through the seeable part formed on the movable type shielding member, and as a result, only by the movable type shielding member. It is possible to attract interest in the hidden symbols.

  Further, when the symbols are hidden by both the shielding display by the shielding display means and the movable shielding member, the shielding display by the shielding display means can be partially seen through the see-through portion formed on the movable shielding member. This makes it possible to give the player an impression as if the movable shielding member has a pattern. Furthermore, when the color or pattern of the shielding display by the shielding display means is changed in a state where the design is hidden by both the shielding display by the shielding display means and the movable shielding member, it is attached to the movable shielding member. It is possible to make it appear that the pattern that appears to be changed, and as a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the movable shielding member itself.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine according to this aspect, it is possible to achieve a much more interesting improvement by compensating for the reduction in the rendering effect caused by hiding the variably displayed symbols.

  Further, in this embodiment, the shielding display means shields the screen by appropriately setting the position, size, range, etc. of the shielding display by the shielding display means and the operation direction, operation speed, operation state, etc. of the movable shielding member. Various shielding modes in which display and shielding by a movable shielding member are combined can be realized.

  Furthermore, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of design of the production mode that hides the symbols that are variably displayed.

  In addition, in this aspect, the symbol that is displayed in a variable manner may be composed of one symbol or may be composed of a plurality of combination symbols. In this case, when the symbol to be displayed is composed of a plurality of combination symbols, the symbol hidden by the shielding display by the shielding display means may be one of the plurality of combination symbols, There may be two or more.

  In addition, in this aspect, the state in which the design covered by the movable shielding member is visible by the see-through portion is a state in which the design is covered by only the movable shielding member and is movable. The state in which the shielding display covered by the type shielding member is made visible by the see-through portion is a state in which the symbols are hidden by both the shielding display and the movable shielding member.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention relating to a gaming machine, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, there is provided interlocking control means for operating the shielding display means and the movable shielding member in association with each other. Is a feature. In the gaming machine having the structure according to this aspect, it is possible to stably realize a shielding aspect by a combination of the shielding display by the shielding display means and the physical shielding by the movable shielding member.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention relating to gaming machines, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the symbols are constituted by a plurality of combination symbols, and the plurality of combination symbols are stopped for each combination symbol. A stop display means for displaying is provided, the lottery result notifying means is configured including the stop display means, and further, the combination symbol is stopped and displayed by the stop display means, and the remaining one combination symbol is variably displayed. In this state, a combination symbol shielding control unit is provided which covers the remaining one combination symbol by the shielding display by the shielding indicator and the movable shielding member.

  In the gaming machine structured according to this aspect, a plurality of combination symbols constituting symbols used for notifying the lottery result by the profit granting lottery means are stopped and displayed by the stop display means, and the remaining one Under the state that only the combination symbol is variably displayed, the combination symbol shielding control means covers the remaining one combination symbol by the shielding display by the shielding display means and the movable shielding member. It becomes possible to further attract the player's interest with respect to the combination symbols that are variably displayed until the end, thereby further attracting the player's interest and further enhancing the fun.

  In this aspect, when the combination symbol is stopped and displayed by the stop display means, two or more combination symbols may be stopped and displayed sequentially, or two or more combination symbols may be stopped and displayed simultaneously. You may do it.

  As is apparent from the above description, in the gaming machine structured according to the present invention, when the symbol used for notifying the lottery result by the profit granting lottery means is variably displayed by the lottery result notifying means, the shielding is performed. In addition to being covered by the shielding display by the display means, the movable shielding member provided so as to shield the display screen of the effect display device is substantially the same as the shielding display by the shielding display means at the time of shielding. The same screen area is obscured, and the design or shielding display that is obscured by the movable shielding member is partially visible by the see-through part partially formed in the movable shielding member. Therefore, when the design is hidden only by the movable shielding member, the see-through portion partially formed in the movable shielding member It is possible to make the symbol partially visible through it, and it is possible to attract interest in the symbol hidden by the movable shielding member, and the symbol is displayed by both the shielding display by the shielding display means and the movable shielding member. If it is hidden, whether or not the movable shielding member has a pattern so that the shielding display by the shielding display means can be partially seen through the see-through portion partially formed in the movable shielding member. Such an impression can be given to the player. As a result, it is possible to compensate for a reduction in the effect of rendering due to hiding the variably displayed symbols.

  Hereinafter, in order to clarify the present invention more specifically, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows a pachinko machine 10 as a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the pachinko machine 10, a vertical rectangular middle frame 14 is assembled on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 that forms the outline of the machine body so as to be openable and detachable. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 14, a dish provided with a glass frame 18 holding a glass plate for perspective protection of the game board 16 detachably assembled to the middle frame 14, and an upper dish 20. Each of the plates 22 is assembled in an openable / closable state. Further, the middle frame 14 is provided with a lower plate 24 below the upper plate 20, and an operation handle 26 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 24.

  Then, when the player rotates the operation lever 28 that is mounted on the operation handle 26 so as to be able to rotate, the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are released via a ball feeding mechanism (not shown). After being sent to a device (not shown), it is fired toward a game area 30 formed in the game board 16.

  Next, the structure of the game board 16 of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. A rail set 32 is fixed to the game board 16, and a substantially circular game area 30 is formed by the rail set 32.

  In addition, a liquid crystal display 34 as an effect display device is provided in the approximate center of the game area 30. On the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34, three special symbols 38, 40, 42 as a plurality of combination symbols are displayed in three horizontal rows, and each special symbol 38, 40, 42 is displayed. The display is changed and stopped. As is clear from this, in the present embodiment, a symbol is constituted by three special symbols 38, 40, and 42.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, each special symbol 38, 40, 42 is composed of Chinese numeral symbols from “1” to “9”. Each special symbol 38, 40, 42 is scrolled from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 so as to be variably displayed. "Is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the three special symbols 38, 40, and 42 are started to be displayed at once, while the special symbol 38 (hereinafter referred to as the left special symbol) 38 is displayed on the left side. , A special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a middle special symbol) 40 displayed in the middle, and a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a right special symbol) 42 displayed on the right side are stopped and displayed.

  Then, on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34, the change display of the special symbols 38, 40, 42 is started all at once, and is stopped and displayed in the order of the left special symbol 38, the middle special symbol 40, and the right special symbol 42. In this case, the special symbols 38, 40, and 42 are stopped and displayed in a specific combination that has been determined in advance, for example, all the special symbols 38, 40, and 42 are of the same type, which will be described later. The player is informed that the game state shifts to the big hit game state as the special game state.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when all the special symbols 38, 40, and 42 are stopped and displayed with the same type of stop symbol, the jackpot symbol combination for notifying the player that the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state, On the other hand, if it is not the case, it is a lost symbol combination that notifies the player that the gaming state does not shift to the jackpot gaming state.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the combination of the lost symbols in which the stop symbols of the left special symbol 38 and the right special symbol 42 are of the same type is a reach lose symbol combination, and the left special symbol 38 and the right special symbol 38 Those having different types of 42 stop symbols are regarded as complete loss symbol combinations.

  In the following description, “in the case of jackpot” means that the three special symbols 38, 40, 42 are stopped and displayed in combination with the jackpot symbol, and “in the case of reach lose” means three special symbols 38. , 40, and 42 are stopped and displayed in a combination of reach lose symbols, and “in the case of complete loss” means that three special symbols 38, 40, and 42 are stopped and displayed in a combination of complete loss symbols. To do.

  Further, a start winning device 44 is provided below the liquid crystal display 34, and in the start winning device 44, a ball path for discharging the game balls entered to the back side of the game board 16 is provided. A start switch 46 (see FIG. 24) constituted by a proximity switch is provided. When a game ball enters the start winning device 44, the start switch 46 detects the passage of the game ball and outputs an electrical signal (detection signal).

  Further, when the game ball enters the start winning device 44 while the three special symbols 38, 40, 42 are displayed in a variably displayed state, the three variably displayed in the special symbols 38, 40, 42 are the highest. The number of times of the variable display being held is notified to the player through light emission of the hold LED 48 provided above the liquid crystal display 34.

  Furthermore, a special movable prize device 50 is provided in the game area 30 below the start prize device 44. This special movable prize-winning device 50 has a structure in which a door 54 arranged so as to cover the entrance 52 is opened based on energization to a solenoid 56 (see FIG. 24).

  In the present embodiment, when the three special symbols 38, 40, 42 are stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol combination on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34, the solenoid 56 is energized and the door 54 is energized. As a result, the entrance 52 is opened, and the gaming state shifts to a jackpot gaming state in which the gaming ball can enter the special movable winning device 50. ing.

  Further, in the special movable prize-winning device 50, one ball passage for discharging the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 16 is formed. On the ball passage, a conventionally known proximity switch is used. A configured count switch 58 (see FIG. 24) is provided. The count switch 58 outputs an electrical signal (detection signal) when it detects the passage of the game ball, so that the prize ball is paid out based on the detection signal from the count switch 58. It has become. Accordingly, in the jackpot gaming state, more prize balls are paid out than in the normal gaming state.

  Furthermore, the game area 30 is formed with an out port 60 for discharging a game ball that has not entered any of the winning devices 44 and 50 to the back side of the game board 16 at the lower end portion thereof.

  The game area 30 is provided with a center ornament 62 having a frame shape so as to surround the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 over the entire circumference. Thereby, the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 is visually recognized by the player through the through hole 64 formed in the center ornament 62.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a game ball rolls on a portion of the inner peripheral surface of the through hole 64 formed in the center ornament 62 below the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. A rolling stage 66 is formed. Then, after the game ball rolling in the game area 30 is guided to the rolling stage 66 through a warp passage (not shown) formed in the center ornament 62 and rolled on the rolling stage 66, again, The game area 30 flows down.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, the center decoration 62 has a plurality of blades 68 in the thickness direction on the right side of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 (in this embodiment, seven sheets). ) It is arranged in a superimposed manner. In the present embodiment, a movable shielding member is constituted by these seven blades 68.

  Each of these seven blades 68 has a trapezoidal plate shape in which the height dimension is sufficiently larger than the upper and lower bottom dimensions, and one end side in the longitudinal direction (height direction) And a plurality of see-through windows 69 (two in the present embodiment) as see-through portions are formed in the plate thickness direction in the middle portion in the longitudinal direction. It is structured.

  Of these seven vanes 68, the vane plate 68 (hereinafter referred to as the foremost vane plate 72) disposed on the most front side (right side in FIG. 3) is also shown in FIGS. As shown in the figure, a boss portion 74 projects from one surface in the thickness direction, and a pair of locking recesses 76 are formed on the other surface in the thickness direction. Further, a step 78 is formed in the insertion hole 70, whereby a part extending in the D-shaped cross section is formed in the insertion hole 70 on the boss portion 74 side. Furthermore, the pair of locking recesses 76 are formed at positions sandwiching the insertion hole 70 in the longitudinal direction of the foremost slat plate 72.

  Further, the blade plate 68 (hereinafter referred to as the innermost blade plate 80) disposed on the innermost side (the left side in FIG. 3) among the seven blade plates 68 is also shown in FIGS. As described above, a pair of locking projections 82 and 82 are provided so as to protrude on one surface side in the thickness direction, while a boss portion 84 is provided on the other surface side in the thickness direction. Here, the pair of locking projections 82 and 82 are provided at positions sandwiching the insertion hole 70 on a straight line inclined with respect to a straight line extending in the longitudinal direction of the innermost blade plate 80. Further, a notch 86 is formed at the protruding end of the boss portion 84, thereby forming a portion extending in a D-shaped cross section on the protruding end side of the boss portion 84.

  Of the seven blades 68, the five blades 68 (hereinafter referred to as the intermediate blades 88) sandwiched between the foremost blade 62 and the innermost blade 80 are all shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, a pair of locking projections 90, 90 are provided on one surface side in the thickness direction, while a pair of locking recesses 92 are provided on the other surface side in the thickness direction. , 92 are formed. Here, the pair of locking projections 90, 90 are provided at positions sandwiching the insertion hole 70 on a straight line inclined with respect to a straight line extending in the longitudinal direction of the intermediate blade 88. Further, the pair of locking recesses 92, 92 are formed at positions sandwiching the insertion hole 70 in the longitudinal direction of the intermediate blade 88.

  The intermediate blade 88 having such a structure is provided on the intermediate blade 88 that is overlapped on the other side in the thickness direction with respect to the respective locking recesses 92 when overlapped in the thickness direction. Each locking projection 90 is accommodated.

  When the intermediate blade 88 disposed on the foremost side among the five intermediate blades 88 overlapped in the thickness direction in this way is overlapped with the frontmost blade 72, each intermediate blade A stop projection 90 is accommodated in each locking recess 76 formed in the foremost vane plate 72.

  Of the five intermediate blades 88 stacked as described above, the intermediate blade 88 disposed on the innermost side is placed in each locking recess 92 when it is stacked on the innermost blade 80. On the other hand, each locking projection 82 provided on the innermost blade 80 is accommodated.

  A first near-side driving force transmission member 94 is disposed on the innermost side of the innermost blade plate 80 of the seven blade plates 68 superimposed in this manner. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the first near-side driving force transmission member 94 includes locking teeth 96 formed on an arcuate outer peripheral surface, and has a fan shape as a whole. Yes.

  The first near-side driving force transmission member 94 is formed with a pair of boss portions 98 and 98 protruding on both sides in the thickness direction on the same central axis. Furthermore, the first near-side driving force transmission member 94 is formed with an insertion hole 100 that extends through the pair of boss portions 98 and 98 in the central axis direction of each boss portion 98.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, an annular step surface 102 is formed in the insertion hole 100. Thus, one side of the insertion hole 100 is larger in diameter than the other side with the step surface 102 interposed therebetween.

  A step 104 is formed in the large diameter portion of the insertion hole 100. Thereby, the part extended in a D-shaped cross section in the one side of the large diameter part of the penetration hole 100 is formed.

  In the first front side driving force transmission member 94 having such a structure, the boss portion 84 provided on the innermost blade plate 80 is inserted into the large diameter portion of the insertion hole 100. ing. When the boss portion 84 provided on the innermost blade 80 is inserted into the insertion hole 100 formed in the first near-side driving force transmission member 94 as described above, a D-shaped cross section of the boss portion 84 is provided. The portion is fitted into the D-shaped cross section of the large-diameter portion of the insertion hole 100. As a result, the first near-side driving force transmission member 94 and the innermost blade plate 80 are connected and integrated. To move.

  A first back side driving force transmission member 106 is disposed on the back side of the first front side driving force transmission member 94. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the first back side driving force transmission member 106 includes locking teeth 108 formed on an arcuate outer peripheral surface, and has a fan shape as a whole. Yes.

  Further, the first back side driving force transmission member 106 is formed with a pair of boss portions 110, 110 protruding on both sides in the thickness direction on the same central axis. Furthermore, the first back side driving force transmission member 106 is formed with an insertion hole 112 that extends through the pair of boss portions 110, 110 in the central axis direction of each boss portion 110. Therefore, in this embodiment, a step 208 is formed in the insertion hole 112. Thus, a portion extending in a D-shaped cross section is formed in the insertion hole 112 on the other side (left side in FIG. 3).

  In the first back side driving force transmission member 106 having such a structure, the boss portion 110 protruding in one thickness direction protrudes in the other thickness direction provided in the first front side driving force transmission member 94. The boss portion 98 is arranged on the back side of the first near-side driving force transmission member 94 so as to be superimposed on the same central axis.

  As described above, in the state where the seven blades 68 and the first front side and back side driving force transmission members 94, 106 are arranged, the insertion holes 70, 100 formed in the members 68, 94, 106 are provided. , 112 is inserted with a rod 116 as a rotating shaft. Here, both ends of the rod 116 in the axial direction have a D-shaped cross section. As a result, one end of the rod 116 in the axial direction is fitted into the D-shaped cross section of the insertion hole 70 formed in the foremost slat plate 72. As a result, the rod 116 and the foremost vane plate 72 are connected to move integrally.

  Further, the other end portion of the rod 116 in the axial direction is fitted into a D-shaped cross-section portion of the insertion hole 112 formed in the first back side driving force transmission member 106, and as a result, the first The back side driving force transmission member 106 and the rod 116 are connected to move integrally.

  Furthermore, as described above, with the seven blades 68 and the first and rear driving force transmission members 94 and 106 arranged, the boss 74 provided on the foremost blade 72 The boss portion 110 provided in the first back side driving force transmission member 106 is supported by the supporting recesses 118 and 120 formed in the center ornament 62 so as to be rotatable around the central axis of the rod 116. As a result, the seven blades 68 and the first front side and back side driving force transmission members 94 and 106 are disposed on the center ornament 62 in a state of being rotatable about the central axis of the rod 116. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17, the second front side drive fixed to the output shaft of the front side drive motor 122 is fixed to the locking tooth 96 of the first front side drive force transmission member 94. The engagement teeth 126 formed on the force transmission member 124 are engaged with each other, and the second back driving force transmission member 106 is fixed to the output shaft of the back driving motor 128. Locking teeth 132 formed on the side driving force transmission member 130 are engaged with each other.

  Thereby, the driving force of the front drive motor 122 is transmitted to the innermost blade plate 72 via the second front drive force transmission member 124 and the first front drive force transmission member 94. In addition, the driving force of the rear drive motor 128 is applied to the frontmost blade plate 72 via the second rear drive force transmission member 130, the first rear drive force transmission member 106 and the rod 16. It is to be transmitted.

  In addition, a near-side photoelectric switch 134 is disposed near the second near-side driving force transmission member 124. In the present embodiment, the state in which the light emitted from the light emitting unit of the front photoelectric switch 134 toward the light receiving unit is shielded by the shielding plate 136 provided in the second front driving force transmission member 124 is the first state. The second front driving force transmitting member 124, that is, the innermost blade 80 is in the initial position.

  Furthermore, a back photoelectric switch 138 is disposed near the second back driving force transmission member 130. In the present embodiment, the state in which the light emitted from the light emitting part of the back photoelectric switch 138 toward the light receiving part is shielded by the shielding plate 140 provided in the second back driving force transmission member 130 is the first state. The second back side driving force transmission member 130, that is, the foremost side blade 72 is in the initial position.

  Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the position shown in FIG. 17 is the initial position of the foremost slat 72 and the innermost slat 80, and the foremost slat 72 and the innermost slat In a state where both 80 are in the initial position, the seven blades 68 are entirely overlapped in the thickness direction. Then, when the state in which both the foremost slats 72 and the farthest slats 80 are in the initial position is viewed from the display screen 36 side of the liquid crystal display 34, as shown in FIG. All of the blades 68 are positioned on the right side of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34.

  Although not clearly shown in the drawing, the front side drive motor 122 and the back side drive motor 128 are each screwed at appropriate positions of the center ornament 62. Also, the front photoelectric switch 134 and the back photoelectric switch 138 are not clearly shown in the drawing, but are fixed to the center decoration 62 by appropriate members.

  When the front drive motor 122 is driven and controlled in the forward direction, the driving force of the front drive motor 122 is transmitted via the second front drive force transmission member 124 and the first front drive force transmission member 94. By being transmitted to the innermost blade 80, the innermost blade 80 is first rotated in the forward direction (the counterclockwise direction in FIG. 2).

  Each time the innermost blade 80 is rotated by a predetermined angle in the forward direction, as shown in FIG. 18, the locking projections 82 provided on the blade 68 disposed on the inner side, Reference numeral 90 is sequentially brought into contact with the side walls of the locking recesses 92 and 76 provided on the blade 68 disposed on the front side. Thereby, the number of the slats 68 pulled by the innermost slats 80 increases every time the innermost slats 80 are rotated by a predetermined angle in the forward direction.

  Accordingly, in FIG. 18, the locking projection 90 provided on the blade plate 68 (intermediate blade plate 88) disposed on the back side of the two blade plates 68 (intermediate blade plate 88) is one front. The state which is contact | abutting to the side wall of the latching recess 92 provided in the blade 68 (intermediate blade 88) distribute | arranged to the side is shown. FIG. 18 shows a state in which the two blades 68 are viewed from the front side. In FIG. 18, the illustration of the locking projection 90 provided on the front slat 68 is omitted.

  In this way, every time the innermost blade plate 80 is rotated by a predetermined angle in the forward direction, the number of blade plates 68 that are pulled by the innermost blade plate 80 increases, and the innermost blade plate 80 moves forward. As shown in FIG. 19, the rear wing plate 68 and the wing plate 68 on the front side of the wing plate 68 are partially (most) in the projection in the plate thickness direction. The seven blades 68 are spread in a fan shape so that the edge of the rear blade 80 on the side opposite to the forward direction in the rotational direction overlaps.

  Then, the seven blades 68 spread like a fan in this way, so that the right edge of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 spreads like a fan as shown in FIG. The plate 68 is covered with a wide range.

  Although not clearly shown in the drawing, when the innermost blade 80 is positioned at the forward rotation end, the foremost blade 72 is in the initial position (shown in FIGS. 2 and 17). And a locking projection 90 provided on the intermediate blade 88 disposed on the back side of the foremost slat 72 is formed on the foremost slat 72. It is brought into contact with the side wall of the locking recess 76.

  Further, as described above, the drive control of the front drive motor 122 is finished with the innermost blade 80 positioned at the forward rotation end, and the drive control of the back drive motor 128 is started. Then, the driving force of the back side driving motor 128 is transmitted to the frontmost blade plate 72 via the second back side driving force transmission member 130, the first back side driving force transmission member 106 and the rod 116. Thus, the foremost slat 72 is rotated in the forward direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 2).

  Each time the foremost slat 72 is rotated by a predetermined angle in the forward direction, as shown in FIG. 21, a locking recess 76 provided in the slat 68 disposed on the near side is provided. , 92 comes into contact with the locking projections 90, 82 provided on the slat 68 arranged on the back side. As a result, the number of blades 68 that are entirely superimposed on the back side of the foremost blade 72 in the projection in the plate thickness direction is the same every time the foremost blade 72 is rotated by a predetermined angle in the forward direction. Increasingly.

  Therefore, in FIG. 21, the two blades 68 (intermediate blades 88) overlapped in the plate thickness direction are provided on the blades 68 (intermediate blades 88) disposed on the near side. The state in which the side wall of the locking recess 92 is in contact with the locking protrusion 90 provided on the blade 68 (intermediate blade 88) disposed on the back side is shown. FIG. 21 shows a state in which the two blades 68 are viewed from the front side. Further, in FIG. 21, the illustration of the locking projection 90 provided on the front slat 68 is omitted.

  As described above, each time the foremost slat 72 is rotated by a predetermined angle in the forward direction, the number of slats 68 that are superimposed on the back side of the foremost slat 72 in the projection in the thickness direction is the number of the slats 68. When the foremost slat 72 is rotated to the forward rotation end, all the slats 68 overlap in the thickness direction projection as shown in FIG. It is like that. In this state, as shown in FIG. 23, the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 is covered with a blade 68 only in a part of the lower right region.

  Then, from the state in which all the blade plates 68 are overlapped in the plate thickness direction and positioned at the forward rotation end in this way, both the front side and back side drive motors 122 and 128 are moved in the reverse direction (FIG. 2). When all the blade plates 68 are rotated to the rotation end in the opposite direction by being driven in the clockwise direction in FIG. 2, as shown in FIG. It can be positioned.

  Next, the configuration of the main control circuit 154 that controls the gaming operation of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 24, the main control circuit 154 includes a main control CPU 156 that controls the entire main control circuit 154, a main control ROM 158 that stores control programs, data necessary for various control processes, and various processes. A main control RAM 160 for storing data and the like, an input circuit 162, and an output circuit 164 are provided, and these are connected to each other by a bus line 166. The main control CPU 156 is connected to a clock circuit 168 that outputs a clock signal that triggers the main control CPU 156 to execute a game process on the main control side, which will be described later, at predetermined intervals (for example, 4 ms). .

  Note that the main control circuit 154 is formed on a single substrate, and the substrate on which the main control circuit 154 is formed is accommodated in a substrate accommodation case, and an appropriate back side of the pachinko machine 10 is provided. It is designed to be fixed at the correct position.

  The input circuit 162 is a circuit that converts an analog signal or the like input from the outside into a digital signal and outputs the digital signal. A start switch 46, a count switch 58, and the like are connected to the input circuit.

  The output circuit 164 is a circuit for outputting various control signals generated by the main control CPU 156 to the outside. The output circuit 164 is connected to the sub integrated control circuit 172, the solenoid 56, and the like. .

  When the clock signal is input from the clock circuit 170, the main control CPU 156 executes a game process on the main control side, which will be described later, in accordance with parameters and control programs stored in the main control ROM 158. As a result, various control signals are generated based on input signals and the like input through the input circuit 162, and these various control signals are output to the sub integrated control circuit 172, the solenoid 56, and the like through the output circuit 164. ing.

  In the main control RAM 160, a value obtained by repeatedly adding “0” to “299” one by one every time a clock signal is input from the clock circuit 170 to the main control CPU 156 (next to the maximum value “299” is “ A value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “9” each time a clock signal is input from the clock circuit 170 to the main control CPU 160 (maximum value “9”). Next to “0”, a reach loss determination counter 176 in which “0” is stored and a value obtained by repeatedly adding “1” from “0” to “8” each time a clock signal is input from the clock circuit 170 to the main control CPU 156 ( Next to the maximum value “8”, it returns to “0”). Left symbol counter 180, left symbol counter in which a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from “0” to “8” (returns to “0” after the maximum value “8”) is stored The intermediate symbol counter 182 and the intermediate symbol counter 182 storing a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from “0” to “8” (returning to “0” next to the maximum value “8”) each time the 180 rotates. Each time it goes around, “0” to “8” are repeatedly added one by one (the maximum value “8” is followed by “0”), and the right symbol counter 184 stores the main control CPU 156 from the clock circuit 170. There is provided a variation pattern counter 186 for storing a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from “0” to “9” every time a clock signal is input (returns to “0” after the maximum value “9”). ing.

  The main control RAM 160 also includes a set of counter values (in this embodiment, the counter value of the big hit determination counter 178, the counter value of the reach loss determination counter 180, and the big hit symbol counter in counter value storage areas 208a to 208e described later. There is provided a storage counter 188 for storing a numerical value corresponding to the number of counter value storage areas 208 in which (a counter value of 182) is stored.

  Further, the main control RAM 160 is incremented by 1 each time the entrance 52 of the special movable prize-winning device 50 is opened once in the jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, when the jackpot gaming state ends, an initial value ( In the present embodiment, an opening number counter 190 for storing a numerical value returned to “0”) is provided.

  Furthermore, the main control RAM 160 is provided with a number-of-entries counter 192 that stores a numerical value corresponding to the number of game balls entered when the entrance 52 of the special movable prize-winning device 50 is opened once. .

  In addition, the main control RAM 160 stores a timer counter 194 that stores numerical values used for measuring the variation display time according to the selected variation pattern, measuring the time when the entrance 52 of the special movable prize-winning device 50 is open, and the like. Is provided.

  Further, the main control RAM 160 is provided with a fluctuation processing flag 196 that indicates whether or not the three special symbols 38, 40, and 42 are being displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. The flag 196 stores a numerical value “0” or “1”. If the numerical value stored in the fluctuation processing flag 196 is “0”, it means that the three special symbols 38, 40, 42 are not displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. On the other hand, when the numerical value stored in the fluctuation processing flag 196 is “1”, the fluctuation display of the three special symbols 38, 40, and 42 is performed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. It has come to show. In the following description, “turning the fluctuation processing flag 196 ON” means changing the numerical value stored in the fluctuation processing flag 196 from “0” to “1”. “Turn off” means that the numerical value stored in the fluctuation processing flag 196 is changed from “1” to “0”.

  Further, the main control RAM 160 is provided with a jackpot flag 198 that indicates a state in which the gaming state has been determined to shift to a jackpot gaming state, a game state is a jackpot gaming state, and the like. The jackpot flag 198 stores either “0” or “1”. When the numerical value stored in the jackpot flag 198 is “0”, it indicates that the game state has not been determined to shift to the jackpot game state or that the game state is not the jackpot game state. When the numerical value stored in the jackpot flag 198 is “1”, it indicates that the gaming state is determined to shift to the jackpot gaming state or that the gaming state is the jackpot gaming state. It has become. In the following description, “turn on the jackpot flag 198” means to change the value stored in the jackpot flag 198 from “0” to “1”. “Yes” means changing the numerical value stored in the jackpot flag 198 from “1” to “0”.

  Further, the main control RAM 160 is provided with an open flag 200 indicating whether or not the entrance 52 of the special movable winning device 50 is open (hereinafter referred to as a round game state). The middle flag 200 stores either “0” or “1”. If the numerical value stored in the open flag 200 is “0”, it indicates that the entrance 52 of the special movable prize winning device 50 is not open, while the numerical value stored in the open flag 200. Is “1”, it indicates that the entrance 52 of the special movable prize-winning device 50 is open. In the following description, “turning the open flag 200 ON” means changing the numerical value stored in the open flag 200 from “0” to “1”. “Turn off” means changing the numerical value stored in the open flag 200 from “1” to “0”.

  Furthermore, the main control RAM 160 is provided with a start notification flag 202 indicating whether or not a notification that the jackpot gaming state is started is provided. The start notification flag 202 includes “0” or “ Any numerical value of “1” is stored. When the numerical value stored in the start notification flag 202 is “0”, it indicates that the notification that the big hit gaming state is started is not being performed, while being stored in the start notification flag 202. When the numerical value is “1”, it is indicated that the notification that the jackpot gaming state is started is being performed. In the following description, “turning on the start notification flag 202” means changing the numerical value stored in the start notification flag 202 from “0” to “1”. “Turn off” means changing the numerical value stored in the start notification flag 202 from “1” to “0”.

  In addition, the main control RAM 160 is provided with an interval flag 204 that indicates whether or not the entrance 52 of the special movable prize device 50 is closed in the jackpot gaming state (hereinafter referred to as an interval state). The interval flag 204 stores a numerical value of “0” or “1”. When the numerical value stored in the interval flag 204 is “0”, it indicates that the interval state is not established, while when the numerical value stored in the interval flag 204 is “1”, the interval state is indicated. It has come to show that. In the following description, “turning the interval flag 204 ON” means changing the numerical value stored in the interval flag 204 from “0” to “1”. “Yes” means changing the numerical value stored in the interval flag 204 from “1” to “0”.

  Further, the main control RAM 160 is provided with an end notification flag 206 indicating whether or not notification that the jackpot gaming state is ended, and the end notification flag 206 includes “0” or “1”. "Is stored. When the numerical value stored in the end notification flag 206 is “0”, it indicates that the notification that the jackpot gaming state is ended is not performed, but is stored in the end notification flag 206. When the numerical value is “1”, it is indicated that a notification that the jackpot gaming state is ended is being performed. In the following description, “turning on the end notification flag 206” means changing the numerical value stored in the end notification flag 206 from “0” to “1”. "Turn off" means changing the numerical value stored in the end notification flag 206 from "1" to "0".

  The numerical values stored in various counters and various flags provided in the main control RAM 160 are all set to “0” at the time of activation.

  The main control RAM 160 stores the first to fifth counter values of the big hit determination counter 174, the reach / losing determination counter 176, and the big hit symbol counter 178 when the start switch 46 detects the passage of the game ball. Counter value storage areas 208a to 208e, a variation pattern storage area 210 in which data of the selected variation pattern is stored, and a stop symbol storage area 212 in which data of each stop symbol of the selected special symbol 38, 40, 42 is stored. Is provided.

  Furthermore, the main control ROM 158 stores a jackpot determination table storage area 214 in which a jackpot determination table used in the jackpot determination is stored, and a reach loss determination table storage area 216 in which a reach loss determination table used in the reach loss determination is stored. Is provided.

  Further, the main control ROM 158 stores the jackpot symbol selection table storage area 218 in which the jackpot symbol selection table used for selecting the jackpot symbol combination of the three special symbols 38, 40, 42 is stored, and the stop symbol of the left special symbol 38. Left symbol selection table storage area 220 storing a left symbol selection table used for selection, middle symbol selection table storage area 222 storing a middle symbol selection table used for selecting a stop symbol of the middle special symbol 40, right special A right symbol selection table storage area 224 in which a right symbol selection table used for selection of symbols to be stopped is stored.

  Furthermore, the main control ROM 158 stores a first variation pattern selection table storage area 226 in which a first variation pattern selection table used for selecting a variation pattern in the case of jackpot is stored. Variation pattern in the case of reach loss A second variation pattern selection table storage area 228 in which a second variation pattern selection table used for selecting is stored, and a third variation pattern selection table used for selecting a variation pattern in the case of complete loss. Is stored, a third variation pattern selection table storage area 230 is provided.

  Further, the main control ROM 158 is provided with a light emission pattern selection table storage area 231 in which a light emission pattern selection table used for selecting a light emission pattern is stored.

  The main control ROM 158 stores the start effect pattern storage area 232 in which data of the effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as the start effect pattern) used when notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state is stored. An effect pattern (hereinafter, referred to as an opening effect pattern storage area 234 in which data of an effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as an opening effect pattern) when the entrance 52 is opened is stored, and is used to notify that it is in an interval state. Intermediate effect pattern storage area 236 in which data of the intermediate effect pattern) is stored. End effect in which the data of the effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as the end effect pattern) used for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is stored. A pattern storage area 238 is provided.

  Further, the main control ROM 158 changes from a stop command storage area 240 in which data of a stop command for stopping and displaying all the special symbols 38, 40 and 42 to a normal game state screen. A normal screen designation command storage area 242 and the like in which data of a normal screen designation command for switching are stored are provided.

  Next, tables stored in various table storage areas provided in the main control ROM 158 will be described.

  Table 1 shows a jackpot determination table. This jackpot determination table is composed of a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the jackpot determination counter 174 and a “big hit determination” corresponding to this “counter value”. The jackpot determination table and the counter value of the jackpot determination counter 174 Based on this, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, when the count value of the big hit determination counter 174 is “7”, it is determined as “big win”, and in other cases, it is determined as “lost”. As is clear from this, in this embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is 1/300.

  Table 2 shows a reach loss determination table. This reach loss determination table includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the reach loss determination counter 176 and a “reach loss determination” corresponding to this “counter value”. The reach loss determination table and the counter value of the reach loss determination counter 176 Based on the above, it is determined whether or not it is reach lose. In the present embodiment, when the value of the reach loss determination counter 176 is “3”, it is determined as “reach loss”, and in other cases, it is determined as “complete loss”.

  Table 3 shows a jackpot symbol selection table. The jackpot symbol selection table includes a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the jackpot symbol counter 178 and a “hit symbol combination” corresponding to the “counter value”. The jackpot symbol selection table and the jackpot symbol counter 178 The jackpot symbol combination of the special symbols 38, 40 and 42 is selected based on the counter value. In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the jackpot symbol counter 178 is “0”, “1 1” is “1”, “2 2 2” is “1”, “3 3” is “2”. When “3” is “3”, “44 4” is “4”, “55” is “5”, “5” is “6”, “6” is “6” If “777” is “7”, “888” is selected as “7”, and “999” is selected as “8”, as the jackpot symbol combination of special symbols 38, 40, and 42, respectively. It has become. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination of the three special symbols 38, 40, 42 selected in this way is stored in the stop symbol storage area 212 as stop symbol data of each special symbol 38, 40, 42. It has come to be remembered.

  Table 4 shows a left symbol selection table. The left symbol selection table includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the left symbol counter 180 and a “left special symbol” corresponding to the “counter value”. The left symbol selection table and the left symbol counter 180 The stop symbol of the left special symbol 38 is selected based on the counter value. In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the left symbol counter 180 is “0”, “1” is “1”, “2” is “1”, “3” is “3”, “3” "4" for "4", "5" for "4", "6" for "5", "7" for "6", "8" for "7" "9" is selected as the stop symbol of the left special symbol 38 when "8" is "8".

  Table 5 shows a medium symbol selection table. The middle symbol selection table includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the middle symbol counter 182 and a “medium special symbol” corresponding to the “counter value”. The middle symbol selection table and the middle symbol counter 182 The stop symbol of the middle special symbol 40 is selected on the basis of the counter value. In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the medium symbol counter 182 is “0”, “1” is “1”, “2” is “1”, “3” is “3”, “3” "4" for "4", "5" for "4", "6" for "5", "7" for "6", "8" for "7" "9" is selected as the stop symbol of the medium special symbol 40 when "8" is "8".

  Table 6 shows the right symbol selection table. The right symbol selection table includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the right symbol counter 184 and a “right special symbol” corresponding to the “counter value”. The right symbol selection table and the right symbol counter 184 The stop symbol of the right special symbol 42 is selected based on the counter value. In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the right symbol counter 184 is “0”, “1” is “1”, “2” is “1”, “3” is “3”, “3” "4" for "4", "5" for "4", "6" for "5", "7" for "6", "8" for "7" "9" is selected as the stop symbol of the right special symbol 42 when "8" is "8".

  Table 7 shows a first variation pattern selection table. The first variation pattern selection table includes a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the variation pattern counter 186 and a “variation pattern” corresponding to the “counter value”. Based on the counter value of the fluctuation pattern counter 186, the fluctuation pattern for the big hit is selected. In this embodiment, when the counter value of the variation pattern counter 186 is any one of “0” to “4”, “variation pattern A-1” is any one of “5” to “9”. In this case, “variation pattern B-1” is selected as a variation pattern in the case of a big hit.

  Table 8 shows a second variation pattern selection table. This second variation pattern selection table is composed of a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the variation pattern counter 186 and a “variation pattern” corresponding to this “counter value”. Based on the counter value of the fluctuation pattern counter 186, the fluctuation pattern in the case of reach loss is selected. In this embodiment, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern counter 186 is any one of “0” to “2”, “fluctuation pattern A-2” is any one of “3” to “5”. In this case, when “variation pattern B-2” is any one of “6” to “9”, “variation pattern C” is selected as a variation pattern in the case of reach lose.

  Table 9 shows a third variation pattern selection table. The third variation pattern selection table includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the variation pattern counter 186 and a “variation pattern” corresponding to the “counter value”. Based on the counter value of the fluctuation pattern counter 186, the fluctuation pattern in the case of complete loss is selected. In this embodiment, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern counter 186 is any one of “0” to “9”, “fluctuation pattern D” is selected as the fluctuation pattern in the case of complete loss. ing.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, each variation pattern has a time during which the three special symbols 38, 40, and 42 are variably displayed, that is, the variability display of the three special symbols 38, 40, and 42 is simultaneously performed. It defines the time (variable display time) from the start until all of the three special symbols 38, 40, 42 are stopped and displayed.

  The “variation pattern A-1” has a slightly longer variation display time than the “variation pattern A-2”, and the production contents within the variation display time are the same. . In addition, “variation pattern B-1” has a slightly longer variation display time than “variation pattern B-2”, and the content of the effect within the variation display time is the same. .

  Table 10 shows a light emission pattern selection table. The light emission pattern selection table includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the storage counter 188 and a “light emission pattern” corresponding to the “counter value”. The light emission pattern selection table and the counter value of the storage counter 188 The light emission pattern is selected based on the above. In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the storage counter 188 is “0” or “1”, “light emission pattern A” is “2”, and when “light emission pattern B” is “3”. When the “light emission pattern C” is “4”, the “light emission pattern D” is selected as the light emission pattern, and when the “light emission pattern C” is “5”, the “light emission pattern E” is selected.

  Next, the configuration of the sub integrated control circuit 172 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 25, the sub integrated control circuit 172 includes a sub integrated control CPU 244 for controlling the entire sub integrated control circuit 172, a sub program in which control programs, data necessary for various control processes, and the like are stored. An integrated control ROM 246, a sub integrated control RAM 248 for storing various processing data, an input circuit 250, and an output circuit 252 are provided, and these are connected to each other by a bus line 254. The sub integrated control CPU 244 is connected to a clock circuit 256 that outputs a clock signal that triggers the sub integrated control CPU 244 to execute a game process on the main control side, which will be described later, every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms). ing.

  The sub-integrated control circuit 172 is formed on one substrate, and the substrate on which the sub-integrated control circuit 172 is formed is accommodated in a substrate accommodation case, and the back side of the pachinko machine 10 It is designed to be fixed at an appropriate position.

  The input circuit 250 is a circuit that converts an analog signal or the like input from the outside into a digital signal and outputs the digital signal. The input circuit 250 includes a main control circuit 154, a front photoelectric switch 134, a back photoelectric switch. A switch 138 and the like are connected.

  The output circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting various control signals transmitted from the main control CPU 156 and various control signals generated by the sub-integrated control CPU 244 to the outside. The output circuit 252 includes a liquid crystal display. On the display screen 36 of the display device 34, a display control circuit 258 for performing fluctuation display of three special symbols 38, 40, 42, etc., a front side drive motor 122, a back side drive motor 128, a hold LED 48, etc. are connected.

  Then, when a clock signal is input from the clock circuit 256, the sub integrated control CPU 244 executes a game process on the sub integrated control side to be described later according to the parameters and control program stored in the sub integrated control ROM 246. It has become.

  In this case, the sub integrated control RAM 248 is provided with a linked effect flag 259 that indicates whether the selected effect pattern is one of “effect pattern A-1” and “effect pattern A-2” to be described later. In the linkage effect flag 259, either “0” or “1” is stored. When the numerical value stored in the linkage effect flag 259 is “0”, it indicates that the selected effect pattern is not “effect pattern A-1” or “effect pattern A-2”. On the other hand, when the numerical value stored in the linkage effect flag 259 is “1”, the selected effect pattern is either “effect pattern A-1” or “effect pattern A-2”. As shown. In the following description, “turn ON the linkage effect flag 259” means to change the value stored in the linkage effect flag 259 from “0” to “1”. "Turn off" means changing the numerical value stored in the linkage effect flag 259 from "1" to "0".

  Further, the sub integrated control RAM 248 is provided with an initialization flag 261 indicating whether or not driving in the reverse direction is performed in at least one of the front side driving motor 122 and the rear side driving motor 128. The numerical value flag 261 stores either “0” or “1”. When the numerical value stored in the initialization flag 261 is “0”, it indicates that at least one of the front drive motor 122 and the back drive motor 128 is not driven in the reverse direction. On the other hand, when the numerical value stored in the initialization flag 261 is “1”, it indicates that at least one of the front side drive motor 122 and the back side drive motor 128 is driven in the reverse direction. It is like that. In the following description, “turning on the initialization flag 261” means changing the numerical value stored in the initialization flag 261 from “0” to “1”. “Turn off” means changing the numerical value stored in the initialization flag 261 from “1” to “0”.

  The sub integrated control RAM 248 is provided with a timer counter 260 that stores numerical values used when measuring time. Further, the sub integrated control RAM 248 stores the variation pattern storage area 262 for storing the received variation pattern data, the special symbol storage area 264 for storing the received special symbol 38, 40, 42 data, and the various received effects. An effect pattern storage area 266 for storing pattern data, a command storage area 268 for storing data of various received commands, and the like are provided.

  Next, the configuration of the display control circuit 258 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 26, the display control circuit 258 includes a display control CPU 270 that controls the entire display control circuit 258 based on a control signal from the main control CPU 156 transmitted via the sub integrated control CPU 244. ing.

  Also, the display control CPU 270 has been transmitted via the input circuit 272 connected to the sub integrated control circuit 258, the control program, the program ROM 274 in which data necessary for various control processes and the like are stored, and the sub integrated control CPU 244. A display control RAM 276 for storing control signals from the main control CPU 156, a VDP 278 for displaying three special symbols 38, 40, 42, etc. on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 based on the control signals from the display control CPU 270, A clock circuit 280 that outputs a clock signal every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) is connected.

  The VDP 278 serves as a work area for editing image data read from the character ROM 282 and the character ROM 282 storing the image data of the three special symbols 38, 40, and 42, reach effect image data, and the like. An output circuit 286 for outputting control signals from the work RAM 284 and VDP 278 to the liquid crystal display 34 is connected.

  Note that such a display control circuit 258 is formed on a single substrate, and the substrate on which the display control circuit 258 is formed is accommodated in a substrate case and placed at an appropriate position on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. It is supposed to be fixed.

  When the clock signal is input from the clock circuit 280, the display control CPU 270 executes a display-side game process to be described later in accordance with a control program stored in the program ROM 274. Thus, a control signal indicating the editing contents of the image is generated based on the control signal from the main control CPU 156 transmitted via the sub integrated control CPU 244, and the control signal is exchanged with the VDP 278. .

  The VDP 278 reads out the image data of the special symbols 38, 40, and 42 from the character ROM 282 based on a control signal from the display control CPU 270, edits the work RAM 284 as a work area, and outputs the edited image data as an output circuit. It outputs to the liquid crystal display 34 through 286. Thereby, an image based on the edited image data is displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34.

  In this case, the display control RAM 276 repeatedly adds one by one from “0” to “9” every time a clock signal is input from the clock circuit 280 (next to the maximum value “9” returns to “0”). ) Is stored, an effect pattern counter 288 is provided.

  Further, the display control RAM 276 is provided with a display processing flag 290 that indicates whether or not the three special symbols 38, 40, and 42 are displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. The processing flag 290 stores a numerical value of “0” or “1”. When the numerical value stored in the display processing flag 290 is “0”, it indicates that the special symbols 38, 40, 42 are not displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. When the numerical value stored in the display processing flag 290 is “1”, it indicates that the three special symbols 38, 40, and 42 are being displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. It is like that. In the following description, “turning the display processing flag 290 ON” means changing the numerical value stored in the display processing flag 290 from “0” to “1”. “Turn off” means changing the numerical value stored in the display processing flag 290 from “1” to “0”.

  Further, the display control RAM 276 is provided with a jackpot flag 292 indicating whether or not the jackpot gaming state is set, and the jackpot flag 292 stores a numerical value of “0” or “1”. It has become so. When the numerical value stored in the jackpot flag 292 is “0”, it indicates that the jackpot gaming state is not in effect, while when the numerical value stored in the jackpot flag 292 is “1”, the jackpot The game state is indicated. In the following description, “turn on the jackpot flag 292” means to change the value stored in the jackpot flag 292 from “0” to “1”. “Yes” means changing the numerical value stored in the jackpot flag 292 from “1” to “0”.

  In addition, the display control RAM 276 is provided with a start notification flag 294 that indicates whether or not a notification that the jackpot gaming state is started. The start notification flag 294 includes “0” or “ Any numerical value of “1” is stored. When the numerical value stored in the start notification flag 294 is “0”, it indicates that the notification that the big hit gaming state is started has not been performed, while the numerical value stored in the start notification flag 294 is stored. When the numerical value is “1”, it is indicated that the notification that the jackpot gaming state is started is being performed. In the following description, “turning on the start notification flag 294” means changing the numerical value stored in the start notification flag 294 from “0” to “1”. “Turn off” means that the numerical value stored in the start notification flag 294 is changed from “1” to “0”.

  Further, the display control RAM 276 is provided with a release notification flag 296 that indicates whether or not a notification that the player is in the round gaming state is being performed. The release notification flag 296 includes “0” or “1”. Any numerical value of is stored. When the numerical value stored in the release notification flag 296 is “0”, it indicates that notification of the round gaming state has not been performed, while the numerical value stored in the release notification flag 296. When “1” is “1”, it is indicated that a notification that the player is in the round gaming state is being performed. In the following description, “turning the release notification flag 296 ON” means changing the numerical value stored in the release notification flag 296 from “0” to “1”. “Turn off” means that the numerical value stored in the release notification flag 296 is changed from “1” to “0”.

  In addition, the display control RAM 276 is provided with an intermediate notification flag 298 that indicates whether or not notification of the interval state is being performed. The intermediate notification flag 298 includes “0” or “1”. Any numerical value is stored. When the numerical value stored in the intermediate notification flag 298 is “0”, it indicates that the notification that the interval state is in effect has not been performed, while the numerical value stored in the intermediate notification flag 298 is In the case of “1”, it is indicated that notification that the interval state is being performed. In the following description, “turning on the intermediate notification flag 298” means changing the numerical value stored in the intermediate notification flag 298 from “0” to “1”. “Turn OFF” means changing the numerical value stored in the intermediate notification flag 298 from “1” to “0”.

  Further, the display control RAM 276 is provided with an end notification flag 300 indicating whether or not notification that the jackpot gaming state is ended, and the end notification flag 300 includes “0” or “1”. "Is stored. When the numerical value stored in the end notification flag 300 is “0”, it indicates that the notification that the jackpot gaming state is not ended is being performed, while being stored in the end notification flag 300. When the numerical value is “1”, it is indicated that a notification that the jackpot gaming state is ended is being performed. In the following description, “turning the end notification flag 300 ON” means changing the numerical value stored in the end notification flag 300 from “0” to “1”. “Turn off” means that the numerical value stored in the end notification flag 300 is changed from “1” to “0”.

  In the present embodiment, the numerical values stored in the effect pattern counter 288 and various flags provided in the display control RAM 276 are all set to “0” at the time of activation.

  The display control RAM 276 also stores a variation pattern storage area 302 in which received variation pattern data is stored, a selected effect pattern storage area 304 in which data of a selected effect pattern is stored, and received special symbols 38, 40, and 42. There are provided a special symbol storage area 306 for storing the data, a reception effect pattern storage area 308 for storing data of various received effect patterns, and the like.

  Furthermore, in the program ROM 274, a first effect pattern selection table storage area 310, which stores a first effect pattern selection table used for selecting an effect pattern when “variation pattern A-1” is received, 2nd effect pattern selection table storage area 312 in which the 2nd effect pattern selection table used for selection of the effect pattern at the time of receiving "change pattern A-2" was received, "change pattern B-1" was received The third effect pattern selection table storage area 314 storing the third effect pattern selection table used for selecting the effect pattern in the case is used for selecting the effect pattern when the “variation pattern B-2” is received. Fourth effect pattern selection table storage area 31 in which a fourth effect pattern selection table is stored. It is provided.

  The program ROM 274 has a first effect pattern storage area 318 in which an effect pattern used when the “variation pattern C” is received, and an effect pattern used when the “variation pattern D” is received. A stored second effect pattern storage area 320 is provided.

  Furthermore, the program ROM 274 stores a stop command storage area 322 in which stop command data transmitted when the VDP 278 stops the control process is stored, “effect pattern A-1” or “effect pattern A-2” to be described later. ”Special effect start command storage area 324 in which a specific effect start command for notifying the sub integrated control circuit 172 that the variable display of the special symbols 38, 40, 42 based on“ ”is started is stored. -1 "or a specific effect end command storage in which a specific effect end command for notifying the sub integrated control circuit 172 that the variable display of the special symbols 38, 40, 42 based on" effect pattern A-2 "is ended is stored. An area 326 is provided.

  Next, tables stored in various table storage areas provided in the program ROM 274 will be described.

  Table 11 shows a first effect pattern selection table. The first effect pattern selection table includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the effect pattern counter 288 and an “effect pattern” corresponding to the “counter value”. Based on the counter value of the production pattern counter 288, the production pattern when “variation pattern A-1” is received is selected. In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the effect pattern counter 288 is any one of “0” to “4”, the “effect pattern A-1” is any one of “5” to “9”. In this case, “effect pattern B-1” is selected as the effect pattern when “variation pattern A-1” is received.

  Table 12 shows a second effect pattern selection table. The second effect pattern selection table includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the effect pattern counter 288 and an “effect pattern” corresponding to the “counter value”. Based on the counter value of the production pattern counter 288, the production pattern when “variation pattern A-2” is received is selected. In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the effect pattern counter 288 is any one of “0” to “4”, the “effect pattern A-2” is any one of “5” to “9”. In this case, “effect pattern B-2” is selected as the effect pattern when “variation pattern A-2” is received.

  Table 13 shows a third effect pattern selection table. The third effect pattern selection table includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the effect pattern counter 288 and an “effect pattern” corresponding to the “counter value”. Based on the counter value of the production pattern counter 288, the production pattern when “variation pattern B-1” is received is selected. In this embodiment, when the counter value of the effect pattern counter 288 is any one of “0” to “4”, the “effect pattern C-1” is any one of “5” to “9”. In this case, “effect pattern D-1” is selected as the effect pattern when “variation pattern B-1” is received.

  Table 14 shows a fourth effect pattern selection table. The fourth effect pattern selection table includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the effect pattern counter 288 and an “effect pattern” corresponding to the “counter value”. Based on the counter value of the production pattern counter 288, the production pattern when “variation pattern B-2” is received is selected. In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the effect pattern counter 288 is any one of “0” to “4”, the “effect pattern C-2” is any one of “5” to “9”. In this case, “effect pattern D-2” is selected as the effect pattern when “variation pattern B-2” is received.

  Next, game processing on the main control side executed by the main control CPU 156 will be described based on FIG. First, the main control CPU 156 executes a counter value update process in step (hereinafter referred to as S) 1. This counter value update processing is performed by adding the respective counter values of the jackpot determination counter 174, the reach loss determination counter 176, the jackpot symbol counter 178, the left symbol counter 180, and the variation pattern counter 186 and storing them. . Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the counter value of the left symbol counter 180 makes one round, the counter value of the middle symbol counter 182 is incremented by 1 and stored. Further, when the counter value of the middle symbol counter 182 makes one round, the counter value of the right symbol counter 184 is incremented by 1 and stored.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 156 executes a starting process in S2. This starting process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step S21, the main control CPU 156 determines whether or not the start switch 46 has detected a game ball. If the start switch 46 has not detected a game ball (S21: NO), the start process is terminated. On the other hand, if the start switch 46 detects a game ball (S21: YES), whether or not the counter value of the storage counter 188 is “5” in S22, that is, whether the storage is the upper limit. Determine whether or not.

  If the storage is at the upper limit (S22: YES), the main control CPU 156 ends the starting process. On the other hand, if the storage is not the upper limit (S22: NO), the main control CPU 156 obtains the respective counter values of the current jackpot determination counter 174, reach lose determination counter 176, and jackpot symbol counter 178 in S23, From among the fifth counter value storage areas 208a to 208e, the data is stored in an empty storage area on the first counter value storage area 208a side.

  Specifically, when the first counter value storage area 208a is empty, the first counter value storage area 208a is not empty and the second counter value storage area 208a is not empty. When the value storage area 208b is empty, the first and second counter value storage areas 208a and 208b are not empty in the second counter value storage area 208b, and the third counter value storage area 208c. Is not empty, the first to third counter value storage areas 208a to 208c are not empty and the fourth counter value storage area 208d is empty. In this case, the first to fourth counter value storage areas 208a to 208d are not empty in the fourth counter value storage area 208d, and the fifth counter value storage area If 208e is free to fifth counter value storage area 208e, each counter value acquired is adapted to be stored.

  Next, in S24, the main control CPU 156 adds 1 to the counter value of the storage counter 188 and stores it, and then ends the starting process.

  The main control CPU 156 that has completed the start-up process next executes the special figure change start process (S3) in FIG. The special figure variation start process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S31, the main control CPU 156 determines whether or not the jackpot flag 198 is ON. If the jackpot flag 198 is ON (S31: YES), the special figure variation start process is terminated. To do.

  When the big hit flag 198 is OFF (S31: NO), the main control CPU 156 determines in S32 whether or not the counter value of the storage counter 188 is equal to or greater than “1”, and the storage counter 188 When the counter value is “0” (S32: NO), the special figure variation start process is terminated, while when the counter value of the storage counter 188 is “1” or more (S32: YES), S33. In FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation process flag 196 is ON. If the fluctuation process flag 196 is ON (S33: YES), the special figure fluctuation start process is terminated.

  When the fluctuation processing flag 196 is OFF (S33: NO), the main control CPU 156 turns on the fluctuation processing flag 196 in S34 and then stores it in the first counter value storage area 208a in S35. Based on the count value of the jackpot determination counter 174 and the jackpot determination table, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the jackpot determination counter 174 is a jackpot value (in this embodiment, “7”).

  When the jackpot value is YES (S35: YES), the main control CPU 156 performs special processing based on the counter value of the jackpot symbol counter 178 stored in the first counter value storage area 208a and the jackpot symbol selection table in S36. A jackpot symbol combination of symbols 38, 40, 42 is selected, and data of the jackpot symbol combination of the selected special symbols 38, 40, 42 (stop symbol data of each special symbol 38, 40, 42) is stopped symbol storage area 212. To remember.

  Next, in S37, the main control CPU 156 selects a fluctuation pattern based on the current counter value of the fluctuation pattern counter 186 and the first fluctuation pattern selection table, and stores the data of the selected fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern storage area 210. After the storage, in S38, the counter value of the timer counter 194 is set to an initial value corresponding to the variation pattern stored in the variation pattern storage area 210.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 156 transmits the data of the variation pattern stored in the variation pattern storage area 210 to the sub integrated control circuit 172 in S39, and then stores the special pattern stored in the stop symbol storage area 212 in S40. After the data of the symbols 38, 40, and 42 are transmitted to the sub integrated control circuit 172, the special figure variation start process is terminated.

  If it is not a big hit value (S35: NO), the main control CPU 156 is a reach loss based on the counter value of the reach loss determination counter 176 stored in the first counter value storage area 208a and the reach loss determination table in S41. It is determined whether or not.

  If it is reach lose (S41: YES), the main control CPU 156 selects the stop symbol of the left special symbol 38 based on the current counter value of the left symbol counter 180 and the left symbol selection table in S42, After selecting the stop symbol of the middle special symbol 40 based on the counter value of the middle symbol counter 182 and the middle symbol selection table, and further selecting the same stop symbol of the left special symbol 38 as the stop symbol of the right special symbol 184 The symbol combination data of the special symbols 38, 40, 42 selected in this way (the data of the stopped symbols of the special symbols 38, 40, 42) is stored in the stop symbol storage area 212.

  If the stop symbol of the left special symbol 38 and the stop symbol of the middle special symbol 40 are the same, the stop symbol of the middle special symbol 40 is changed to a different one from the stop symbol of the left special symbol 38. To do. Specifically, for example, the stop symbol of the middle special symbol 40 is changed to one larger than that of the left special symbol 38.

  Next, in S43, the main control CPU 156 selects a fluctuation pattern based on the current counter value of the fluctuation pattern counter 186 and the second fluctuation pattern selection table, and stores the data of the selected fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern storage area 210. After storing, the processing after S38 is executed.

  If it is not reach loss (S41: NO), the main control CPU 156 selects the stop symbol of the left special symbol 38 based on the current counter value of the left symbol counter 180 and the left symbol selection table in S44, The stop symbol of the middle special symbol 40 is selected based on the counter value of the symbol counter 182 and the middle symbol selection table, and the right special symbol 42 is stopped based on the current counter value of the right symbol counter 184 and the right symbol selection table. After the symbols are selected, the symbol combination data of the special symbols 38, 40, 42 selected in this way (the data of the stopped symbols of the special symbols 38, 40, 42) is stored in the stop symbol storage area 212.

  If the stop symbol of the left special symbol 38 and the stop symbol of the right special symbol 42 become the same, the stop symbol of the right special symbol 42 is changed to a different one from the stop symbol of the left special symbol 38. To do. Specifically, for example, the stop symbol of the right special symbol 42 is changed to one larger than that of the left special symbol 38.

  Next, in S45, the main control CPU 156 selects a fluctuation pattern based on the current value of the fluctuation pattern counter 186 and the third fluctuation pattern selection table, and stores the data of the selected fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern storage area 210. After storing, the processing after S38 is executed.

  The main control CPU 156 that has executed the special figure fluctuation start process subsequently executes the special figure fluctuation monitoring process (S4) in FIG. This special figure fluctuation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S51, the main control CPU 156 determines whether or not the fluctuation processing flag 196 is ON. If the fluctuation processing flag 196 is OFF (S51: NO), the special figure fluctuation monitoring process is performed. On the other hand, if the variation processing flag 196 is ON (S51: YES), whether or not the counter value of the timer counter 194 is “0” in S52, that is, the variation display time ends. Determine whether or not.

  If the fluctuation display time has not ended (S52: NO), the main control CPU 156 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the timer counter 194 and stores it in S53, and then ends the special figure fluctuation monitoring process. If the variable display time has ended (S52: YES), the stop command data stored in the stop command storage area 240 is read out and transmitted to the sub integrated control circuit 172 in S54.

  Subsequently, in S55, the main control CPU 156 determines whether or not the variation pattern data stored in the variation pattern storage area 210 is variation pattern data in the case of a big hit.

  When it is not the data of the fluctuation pattern in the case of the big hit (S55: NO), the main control CPU 156 executes the control processing after S60 described later, while it is the data of the fluctuation pattern in the case of the big hit (S55: YES) ), The main control CPU 156 turns on the jackpot flag 198 in S56, reads out the data of the start effect pattern stored in the start effect pattern storage area 232 in S57, and sends it to the sub integrated control circuit 172. Send.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 156 sets the counter value of the timer counter 194 to an initial value (a value corresponding to 10 seconds in this embodiment) in S58, and then turns on the start notification flag 202 in S59.

  Next, the main control CPU 156 turns off the variation processing flag 196 in S60, and then erases various counter values stored in the first counter value storage area 208a in S61.

  Subsequently, in S62, the main control CPU 156 determines whether or not the counter value of the storage counter 188 is “2” or more. If the counter value of the storage counter 188 is not “2” or more (S62: NO). Performs the processing after S64.

  When the counter value of the storage counter 188 is “2” or more (S62: YES), the main control CPU 156, in S63, the various counters stored in the second to fifth counter value storage areas 208b to 208e. The value is shifted by one and stored in the counter value storage area 208 on the first counter value storage area 208a side.

  Specifically, various counter values stored in the second counter value storage area 208b are stored in the first counter value storage area 208a, and various counter values stored in the third counter value storage area 208c are stored in the first counter value storage area 208a. Various counter values stored in the second counter value storage area 208b and the fourth counter value storage area 208d are stored in the third counter value storage area 208c and various counter values stored in the fifth counter value storage area 208e. The counter value is stored in the fourth counter value storage area 208d.

  In S64, the main control CPU 156 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the storage counter 188 and stores it, and then ends the special figure fluctuation monitoring process.

  The main control CPU 156 that has finished the special figure fluctuation monitoring process next executes the start notification monitoring process (S5) in FIG. The start notification monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S71, the main control CPU 156 determines whether or not the start notification flag 202 is ON. If the start notification flag 202 is OFF (S71: NO), the start notification monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, when the start notification flag 202 is ON (S71: YES), in S72, it is determined whether or not the notification time has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the timer counter 194 is “0”.

  If the notification time has not expired (S72: NO), the main control CPU 156 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the timer counter 194 and stores it in S73, and then ends the start notification monitoring process, while notifying the notification time. Is completed (S72: YES), the main control CPU 156 turns off the start notification flag 202 in S74, and then, in S75, the opening effect pattern stored in the release effect pattern storage area 234 is displayed. Data is read and transmitted to the sub integrated control circuit 172.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 156 starts energizing the solenoid 56 and opens the door 54 in S76 to open the entrance 52 of the special movable prize-winning device 50, and then in S77 sets the open flag 200. Turn it on.

  Next, in S78, the main control CPU 156 sets the counter value of the timer counter 194 to a predetermined initial value (in this embodiment, a value corresponding to 30 seconds), and then in S79, the open count counter 192 After the counter value is incremented by 1 and stored, the start notification monitoring process is terminated.

  The main control CPU 156 that has executed such a start notification monitoring process next executes the opening process (S6) in FIG. This opening process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S91, the main control CPU 156 determines whether or not the open flag 200 is ON. If the open flag 200 is OFF (S91: NO), the open process is terminated. On the other hand, if the releasing flag 200 is ON (S91: YES), it is determined in S92 whether or not the count switch 58 has detected a game ball.

  When the count switch 58 detects a game ball (S92: YES), the main control CPU 156 adds 1 to the counter value of the number-of-balls counter 192 and stores it in S93, and then in S94, the timer counter 194 The counter value is subtracted by 1 and stored. When the count switch 58 has not detected a game ball (S92: NO), the main control CPU 156 executes the processing from S94.

  Subsequently, in S95, the main control CPU 156 determines whether or not the count value of the pitch number counter 192 is “10” or more, and if the count value of the pitch number counter 192 is “10” or more ( In S95: YES, after the counter value of the number-of-entries counter 192 is set to “0” in S96, the energization of the solenoid 56 is ended and the door 54 is closed in S97, thereby allowing the special movable prize. The inlet 52 of the device 50 is closed.

  Next, the main control CPU 156 turns off the releasing flag 200 in S98, and then determines in S99 whether or not the counter value of the opening number counter 190 is “15”. If the value is not “15” (S99: NO), in S100, the data of the intermediate effect pattern stored in the intermediate effect pattern storage area 236 is read and transmitted to the sub integrated control circuit 172.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 156 sets the counter value of the timer counter 194 to a predetermined initial value (a value corresponding to 2 seconds in the present embodiment) in S101, and then turns on the interval flag 204 in S102. Then, the releasing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the counter value of the number-of-opens counter 192 is “15” (S99: YES), the main control CPU 156 reads out the data of the end effect pattern stored in the end effect pattern storage area 238 in S103. In step S104, the counter value of the timer counter 194 is set to a predetermined initial value (in this embodiment, a value corresponding to 10 seconds).

  In step S105, the main control CPU 156 sets the end notification flag 206 to ON, and then ends the releasing process.

  On the other hand, if the counter value of the number-of-entries counter 192 is not “10” or more (S95: NO), the main control CPU 156 determines whether or not the counter value of the timer counter 194 is “0” in S106. That is, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed. If the opening time has not elapsed (S106: NO), the process during opening is terminated, while the opening time has elapsed (S106: YES). ), The processing after S96 is executed.

  The main control CPU 156 that has completed the open process next executes an intermediate notification monitoring process (S7) in FIG. This intermediate notification monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S111, the main control CPU 156 determines whether or not the interval flag 204 is ON. If the interval flag 204 is OFF (S111: NO), the intermediate notification monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if the interval flag 204 is ON (S111: YES), it is determined in S112 whether or not the counter value of the timer counter 194 is “0”.

  If the counter value of the timer counter 194 is not “0” (S112: NO), the main control CPU 156 subtracts 1 from the counter value of the timer counter 194 and stores it in S113, and then ends the intermediate notification monitoring process. On the other hand, when the counter value of the timer counter 194 is “0” (S112: YES), the main control CPU 156 turns off the interval flag 204 in S114 and then stores it in the open effect pattern storage area 234 in S115. The stored opening effect pattern data is read and transmitted to the sub integrated control circuit 172.

  Next, in S116, the main control CPU 156 adds 1 to the counter value of the opening number counter 192 and stores it. Then, in S117, the main control CPU 156 starts energizing the solenoid 56 and opens the door 54, thereby making the special movement possible. The entrance 52 of the winning device 50 is opened.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 156 turns on the releasing flag 200 in S118, and in S119, sets the counter value of the timer counter 194 to a predetermined initial value (in this embodiment, a value corresponding to 30 seconds). Then, the intermediate notification monitoring process is terminated.

  The main control CPU 156 that has finished the intermediate notification monitoring process performs the end notification monitoring process (S8) in FIG. This end notification monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S121, the main control CPU 156 determines whether or not the end notification flag 206 is ON. If the end notification flag 206 is OFF (S121: NO), the main control CPU 156 On the other hand, when the end notification monitoring process 206 is ended (S121: YES), the main control CPU 156 determines whether the counter value of the timer counter 194 is “0” in S122. It is determined whether or not the notification time is over.

  When the notification time has not ended (S122: NO), the main control CPU 156 ends the end notification monitoring process in S123, after subtracting 1 from the counter value of the timer counter 194, while the notification time ends. If YES (S122: YES), the main control CPU 156 turns off the end notification flag 206 in S124, and then, in S125, the data of the normal screen designation command stored in the normal screen designation command storage area 242. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control circuit 172.

  In step S126, the main control CPU 156 turns off the jackpot flag 198, and then ends the end notification monitoring process.

  The main control CPU 156 that has finished the end notification monitoring process performs the hold display process (S9) in FIG. The hold display process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S131, the main control CPU determines whether or not the counter value of the storage counter 188 has been changed. If the counter value of the storage counter 188 has not been changed (S131: NO), the main control CPU performs a hold display process. On the other hand, if the counter value of the storage counter 188 has been changed (S131: YES), after selecting the light emission pattern based on the current storage counter 188 counter value and the light emission pattern selection table in S132, Data of the selected light emission pattern is read and transmitted to the sub integrated control circuit 172. Thereafter, the main control CPU 156 ends the hold display process.

  When such a hold display process ends, the main control CPU 156 ends the game process on the main control side.

  Next, the sub integration control processing executed by the sub integration control CPU 244 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the sub integration control CPU 244 executes data confirmation processing in S141. This data confirmation processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub integrated control CPU 244 determines whether or not data such as various effect patterns addressed to the display control circuit 258 has been received in S151. When data such as various effect patterns addressed to the display control circuit 258 is received (S151: YES), the sub integrated control CPU 244 transmits the received data such as various effect patterns to the display control circuit 258 in S152. After that, data processing for deleting the transmitted data from the storage areas 262, 264, 266, 268 is executed. Thereafter, the sub integration control CPU 244 ends the data confirmation process.

  If data such as various effect patterns addressed to the display control circuit 258 has not been received (S151: NO), the sub-integration control CPU 244 determines whether or not the light emission pattern data in S153, and the light emission pattern. If this is the case (S153: YES), in S154, a light emission state change process for changing the light emission state of the hold LED 48 based on the received light emission pattern data is executed.

  Specifically, when the light emission pattern A data is received, all the hold LEDs 48 are turned off, and when the light emission pattern B data is received, one hold LED 48 is turned on. When the light emission pattern C data is received, the two hold LEDs 48 are lit, and when the light emission pattern D data is received, the three hold LEDs 48 are lit. When the data is received, the four hold LEDs 48 are turned on.

  In step S155, the sub integrated control CPU 244 that has executed such a light emission state change process deletes the received light emission pattern data, and then ends the data confirmation process.

  When the data is not the light emission pattern data (S153: NO), the sub integrated control CPU 244 determines whether or not the data of the specific effect start command is received in S156, and receives the data of the specific effect start command. In the case (S156: YES), the linkage effect flag 259 is turned ON in S157.

  Subsequently, in step S158, the sub integrated control CPU 244 sets the counter value of the timer counter 260 to a predetermined initial value. In step S159, the sub integrated control CPU 244 deletes the received data of the specific effect start command, and then performs data confirmation processing. Exit.

  When the data of the specific effect start command is not received (S156: NO), the sub integrated control CPU 244 determines whether or not the specific effect end command is received in S160, and receives the specific effect end command. If not (S160: NO), the data confirmation process is terminated. On the other hand, if the specific effect end command is received (S160: YES), the linkage effect flag 259 is turned off in S161. In S162, the received data of the specific effect end command is deleted, and then the data confirmation process is ended.

  The sub integrated control CPU 244 that has executed the data confirmation process as described above next executes a pre-drive initialization process in S142 of FIG. This pre-drive initialization process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub integration control CPU 244 determines whether or not the initialization flag 261 is turned on in S171. If the initialization flag 261 is turned off (S171: NO), the sub-integration control CPU 244 moves forward in S172. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the side photoelectric switch 134 is input. If the detection signal from the front side photoelectric switch 134 is not input (S172: NO), the initialization flag 261 is set in S173. After turning on, the pre-drive initialization process is terminated.

  When the detection signal from the front photoelectric switch 134 is input (S172: YES), the sub integration control CPU 244 determines in S174 whether the detection signal from the back photoelectric switch 138 is input. When the detection signal from the back photoelectric switch 138 is input (S174: YES), the pre-drive initialization process is terminated, while the detection signal from the back photoelectric switch 138 is not input. In (S174: NO), the processing after S173 is executed.

  When the initialization flag 261 is ON (S171: YES), the sub integration control CPU 244 determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the front photoelectric switch 134 in S175, and the front photoelectric When the detection signal is input from the switch 134 (S175: YES), the sub integrated control CPU 244 ends the first initial position return driving to end the driving of the front drive motor 122 in the reverse direction in S176. Execute the process.

  Subsequently, the sub integrated control CPU 244 determines in S177 whether or not a detection signal is input from the back photoelectric switch 138, and when the detection signal is not input from the back photoelectric switch 138 (S177: NO). In S178, after executing the second initial position return drive start process for starting the backward drive motor 128 in the reverse direction, the pre-drive initialization process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the detection signal is input from the back photoelectric switch 138 (S177: YES), the sub integration control CPU 244 ends the second drive motor 128 in the reverse direction in S179. After executing the initial position return drive end process, the pre-drive initialization process ends.

  If no detection signal is input from the front photoelectric switch 134 (S175: NO), in S180, a first initial position return drive start process for starting driving the front drive motor 122 in the reverse direction is executed. Then, the process after S177 is executed.

  The sub integrated control CPU 244 that has executed the pre-drive initialization process as described above next executes a linkage effect process in S143 of FIG. This linkage effect process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S191, the sub integrated control CPU 244 determines from the counter value of the timer counter 260 whether or not the first drive start time has come, and when it is the first drive start time (S191: YES). In S192, after executing the first drive start process for starting the forward drive of the front drive motor 122, in S193, the counter value of the timer counter 260 is subtracted by 1 and stored, and then the linkage effect is performed. The process ends.

  If it is not the first drive start time (S191: NO), the sub integration control CPU 244 determines whether or not it is the first drive end time from the counter value of the timer counter 260 in S194. If it is the drive end time (S194: YES), in S195, the first drive end process for ending the forward drive of the front motor 122 is executed, and then the processes after S193 are executed.

  If it is not the first drive end time (S194: NO), the sub integration control CPU 244 determines whether or not it is the second drive start time from the counter value of the timer counter 260 in S196, When it is the drive start time (S196: YES), after the second drive start process for starting the forward drive of the back side drive motor 128 is executed in S197, the processes after S193 are executed.

  If it is not the second drive start time (S196: NO), the sub integration control CPU 244 determines whether or not it is the second drive end time from the counter value of the timer counter 260 in S198, and If it is the drive end time (S198: YES), in S199, after executing the second drive end process for ending the forward drive of the back side drive motor 128, the processes after S193 are executed.

  If it is not the second drive end time (S198: NO), the sub integration control CPU 244 determines whether or not it is the third drive start time from the counter value of the timer counter 260 in S200, and If it is the drive start time (S200: YES), in S201, after executing the third drive start process for starting the backward drive motor 128 in the reverse direction, the processes after S193 are executed.

  If it is not the third drive start time (S200: NO), the sub integrated control CPU 244 determines whether or not it is the third drive end time from the counter value of the timer counter 260 in S202, and If it is the driving end time (S202: YES), in S203, after executing the second driving end process for ending the driving of the back side driving motor 128 in the reverse direction, the processes after S193 are executed.

  If it is not the third drive end time (S202: NO), the sub integration control CPU 244 determines whether or not it is the fourth drive start time from the counter value of the timer counter 260 in S204. If it is the drive start time (S204: YES), after the fourth drive start process for starting the driving of the front drive motor 122 in the reverse direction is executed in S205, the processes after S193 are executed.

  If it is not the fourth drive start time (S204: NO), the sub integration control CPU 244 determines whether or not it is the fourth drive end time from the counter value of the timer counter 260 in S206, If it is the drive end time (S206: YES), after the fourth drive end process for ending the reverse drive motor 122 in the reverse direction is executed in S207, the processes after S193 are executed.

  If it is not the fourth drive end time (S206: NO), the sub integration control CPU 244 determines whether or not it is the fifth drive start time from the counter value of the timer counter 260 in S208, If it is the drive start time (S208: YES), in S209, the fifth drive start process for starting the forward drive of the front drive motor 122 and the forward drive of the back drive motor 128 is started. After the execution, the processing after S193 is executed.

  When it is not the fifth drive start time (S208: NO), the sub integrated control CPU 244 determines whether or not it is the fifth drive end time from the counter value of the timer counter 260 in S210, If it is the driving end time (S210: YES), in S211, a fifth driving end process for ending driving in the forward direction of the front side driving motor 122 and driving in the forward direction of the back side driving motor 128 is performed. After the execution, the processing after S193 is executed.

  When it is not the fifth drive end time (S210: NO), the sub integrated control CPU 244 determines whether or not it is the sixth drive start time from the counter value of the timer counter 260 in S212, If it is the drive start time (S212: YES), in S213, a sixth drive start process for starting the forward drive of the front drive motor 122 and the reverse drive of the back drive motor 128 is started. After the execution, the processing after S193 is executed.

  If it is not the sixth drive start time (S212: NO), the sub integrated control CPU 244 determines whether or not it is the sixth drive end time from the counter value of the timer counter 260 in S214. If it is the drive end time (S214: YES), in S215, a sixth drive end process for ending the forward drive of the front drive motor 122 and the reverse drive of the back drive motor 128 is performed. After the execution, the processing after S193 is executed.

  If it is not the sixth drive end time (S214: NO), the sub integration control CPU 244 determines whether or not it is the seventh drive start time from the counter value of the timer counter 260 in S216. If it is the drive start time (S216: YES), in S217, after executing the seventh drive start process for starting the driving of the front drive motor 122 in the reverse direction, the processes after S193 are executed.

  If it is not the seventh drive start time (S216: NO), the sub integrated control CPU 244 determines whether or not it is the seventh drive end time from the counter value of the timer counter 260 in S218, If it is the drive end time (S218: YES), in S219, after executing the seventh drive end process for ending the reverse drive motor 122 in the reverse direction, the processes after S193 are executed.

  The sub integrated control CPU 244 that has executed such linkage effect processing next executes post-drive initialization processing in S144 of FIG. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the post-drive initialization process has the same processing content as the pre-drive initialization process, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted. Then, the sub integration control CPU 244 that has executed the post-drive initialization processing ends the control processing on the sub integration side.

  Next, display-side game processing executed by the display control CPU 270 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the display control CPU 270 executes a counter value update process in S231. In this counter value update process, the counter value of the effect pattern counter 288 is added and stored.

  The display control CPU 270 that has finished the counter value update process next executes the special figure change start process (S232). The special figure variation start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in S241, the display control CPU 270 determines whether or not the big hit flag 292 is ON. If the big hit flag 292 is ON (S241: YES), the special figure variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, if the big hit flag 292 is OFF (S241: NO), it is determined in S242 whether the display processing flag 290 is ON.

  When the display process flag 290 is ON (S242: YES), the display control CPU 270 ends the special figure variation start process, while when the display process flag 290 is OFF (S242: NO). In step S243, the display control CPU 270 determines whether or not variation pattern data has been received. If the variation pattern data has not been received (S243: NO), a special figure variation start process is performed. finish.

  When the variation pattern data has been received (S243: YES), the display control CPU 270 turns on the display processing flag 290 in S244, and then in S245, the effect pattern according to the received variation pattern type. While selecting a selection table, an effect pattern is selected based on the effect pattern selection table and the counter value of the current effect pattern counter 288, data of the selected effect pattern is read and stored in the selected effect pattern storage area 304 Perform pattern selection processing.

  Next, in S246, the display control CPU 270 determines whether the selected effect pattern is “effect pattern A-1” or “effect pattern A-2”, and the selected effect pattern is “effect pattern A-”. If it is not “1” or “effect pattern A-2” (S246: NO), the processing after S248 described later is executed, while the selected effect pattern is “effect pattern A-1” or “effect pattern A-2”. (S246: YES), the data of the specific effect start command is read from the specific effect start command storage area 324 and transmitted to the sub integrated control circuit 172 in S247.

  Subsequently, in S248, the display control CPU 270 transmits the effect pattern data stored in the selected effect pattern storage area 304 to the VDP 278, and the three special symbols 38, 40, 42 based on the transmitted effect pattern data. The VDP 278 starts the fluctuation display of

  Next, in S249, the display control CPU 270 transmits the received data of the three special symbols 38, 40, 42 to the VDP 278, and the three special symbols based on the transmitted data of the three special symbols 38, 40, 42. The VDP 278 is prepared for the stop display of 38, 40, and 42. Thereafter, the display control CPU 270 ends the special figure variation start process.

  The display control CPU 270 that has executed the special figure fluctuation start process next executes the special figure fluctuation monitoring process (S233) in FIG. This special figure fluctuation monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S251, the display control CPU 270 determines whether or not the display processing flag 290 is ON. If the display processing flag 290 is OFF (S251: NO), the special figure fluctuation monitoring process is performed. On the other hand, if the display processing flag 290 is ON (S251: YES), the display control CPU 270 determines whether or not a stop command has been received in S252.

  When the stop command has not been received (S252: NO), the display control CPU 270 terminates the special figure fluctuation monitoring process, whereas when the stop command has been received (S252: YES), the display control CPU 270. In S253, the variation display of the three special symbols 38, 40, 42 based on the transmitted effect pattern data is terminated, and the special symbols 38, 40 based on the transmitted data of the three special symbols 38, 40, 42 are displayed. , 42 is displayed in the stop command storage area 322, and the stop command data is read out and transmitted to the VDP 278.

  Next, in S254, the display control CPU 270 determines whether the selected effect pattern is “effect pattern A-1” or “effect pattern A-2”, and the selected effect pattern is “effect pattern A-”. If it is not “1” or “effect pattern A-2” (S254: NO), the processing after S256 described later is executed, while the selected effect pattern is “effect pattern A-1” or “effect pattern A-2”. ”(S254: YES), the specific effect end command stored in the specific effect end command storage area 326 is read out and transmitted to the sub integrated control circuit 172 in S255.

  Subsequently, in S256, the display control CPU 270 determines whether or not the received variation pattern data is to be selected when the jackpot is received, and when the variation pattern is adopted when the jackpot (S256: YES), after the big hit flag 292 is turned on in S257, the display process flag 290 is turned off in S258, and then the special figure fluctuation monitoring process is terminated.

  If it is not the variation pattern adopted in the case of the big hit (S256: NO), the display control CPU 270, in S259, the received variation pattern data stored in the variation pattern storage area 302 and the special symbol storage area 306. After executing the data erasing process for erasing the received data of the three special symbols 38, 40, and 42 stored in and the effect pattern data stored in the selected effect pattern storage area 304, the processes after S258 are executed. Execute.

  The display control CPU 270 that has executed such special figure fluctuation monitoring processing next executes the start notification processing (S234) in FIG. This start notification process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S261, the display control CPU 270 determines whether or not the start notification flag 294 is ON. If the start notification flag 294 is ON (S261: YES), the display control CPU 270 starts. On the other hand, if the start notification flag 294 is OFF (S261: NO), the display control CPU 270 determines whether or not the start effect pattern data is received in S262.

  When the start effect pattern data is not received (S262: NO), the display control CPU 270 ends the start notification process, while when the start effect pattern data is received (S262: YES). The display control CPU 270 turns on the start notification flag 294 in S263, transmits the received start effect pattern data to the VDP 278 in S264, and notifies based on the start effect pattern data (the big hit gaming state is started). Notification) to VDP 278. Thereafter, the display control CPU 270 ends the start notification process.

  Display control CPU270 which complete | finished such a start alerting | reporting process next performs the start alerting | reporting monitoring process (S235) in FIG. The start notification monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S271, the display control CPU 270 determines whether or not the release notification flag 296 is ON. If the release notification flag 296 is ON (S271: YES), the display control CPU 270 On the other hand, when the opening notification flag 296 is OFF (S271: NO), the display control CPU 270 determines whether or not the opening effect pattern data has been received in S272 while the start notification monitoring process is ended. To do.

  When the opening effect pattern data is not received (S272: NO), the display control CPU 270 ends the start notification monitoring process, while when the opening effect pattern is received (S272: YES), In S273, the display control CPU 270 reads out the stop command data stored in the stop command storage area 322 and transmits it to the VDP 278, and terminates the notification of the start of the big hit gaming state in the VDP 278.

  Subsequently, the display control CPU 270 turns off the start notification flag 294 in S274, and then turns on the release notification flag 296 in S275.

  After that, in S276, the display control CPU 270 transmits the received opening effect pattern data to the VDP 278 to notify the VDP 278 that the game state is the round gaming state based on the opening effect pattern data, and then the start notification. The monitoring process ends.

  The display control CPU 270 that has finished the start notification monitoring process performs the release notification monitoring process (S236) in FIG. The opening notification monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S281, the display control CPU 270 determines whether or not the release notification flag 296 is ON. If the release notification flag 296 is OFF (S281: NO), the display notification monitoring process ends.

  If the release notification flag 296 is ON (S281: YES), the display control CPU 270 determines whether or not intermediate effect pattern data is received in S282. When the intermediate effect pattern data is received (S282: YES), the display control CPU 270 reads out the stop command data stored in the stop command storage area 322 and transmits it to the VDP 278 in S283. The notification that the player is in the round gaming state based on the released notification pattern data is terminated.

  Next, the display control CPU 270 turns off the release notification flag 296 in S284, and then turns on the intermediate notification flag 298 in S285.

  Thereafter, in S286, the display control CPU 270 transmits the received intermediate notification pattern data to the VDP 278, and displays an image for notifying the player of the interval state based on the intermediate notification pattern data on the liquid crystal display. The VDP 278 performs processing to be displayed on the display screen 36 of the device 34. Thereafter, the display control CPU 270 ends the opening notification monitoring process.

  If the intermediate effect pattern data has not been received (S282: NO), the display control CPU 270 determines in S287 whether the end effect pattern data has been received. When the end effect pattern data is not received (S287: NO), the display control CPU 270 ends the open notification monitoring process, while when the end effect pattern data is received (S287: YES), In S288, the display control CPU 270 reads out the stop command data stored in the stop command storage area 322, transmits it to the VDP 278, and indicates that it is in the round gaming state based on the data of the release notification pattern performed by the VDP 278. The notification is terminated.

  Next, the display control CPU 270 turns off the release notification flag 296 in S289, and then turns on the end notification flag 300 in S290.

  Thereafter, in S291, the display control CPU 270 transmits the received end effect pattern data to the VDP 278, and displays an image for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state is ended based on the end effect pattern data. The VDP 278 is caused to perform processing to be displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. Thereafter, the display control CPU 270 ends the opening notification monitoring process.

  Display control CPU270 which complete | finished such an open | release alert | report monitoring process performs the intermediate alert | report monitoring process (S237) in FIG. 40 then. This intermediate notification monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S301, the display control CPU 270 determines whether or not the intermediate notification flag 298 is ON. If the intermediate notification flag 298 is OFF (S301: NO), the display control CPU 270 On the other hand, if the intermediate notification flag 298 is ON (S301: YES), the display control CPU 270 determines whether or not the data of the opening effect pattern is received in S302. To do.

  When the data of the opening effect pattern is not received (S302: NO), the display control CPU 270 ends the intermediate notification monitoring process, and when the data of the opening effect pattern is received (S302: YES). In step S303, the display control CPU 270 reads out the stop command data stored in the stop command storage area 322, transmits the data to the VDP 278, and terminates the notification that the VDP 278 is in the interval state.

  Next, in S304, the display control CPU 270 transmits the received release effect pattern data to the VDP 278, and causes the VDP 278 to notify that it is in the round gaming state based on the release effect pattern data.

  Subsequently, the display control CPU 270 turns off the intermediate notification flag 298 in S305 and then turns on the release notification flag 296 in S306, and then ends the intermediate notification monitoring process.

  Display control CPU270 which complete | finished such an intermediate | middle alerting | reporting process performs the completion | finish alerting | reporting process (S238) in FIG. This end notification monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S311, the display control CPU 270 determines whether or not the end notification flag 300 is ON. If the end notification flag 300 is OFF (S311: NO), the display control CPU 270 When the end notification monitoring process is ended while the end notification flag 300 is ON (S311: YES), the display control CPU 270 determines whether or not a normal screen designation command is received in S312. .

  When the normal screen designation command is not received (S312: NO), the display control CPU 270 ends the end notification monitoring process, while when the normal screen designation command is received (S312: YES), In S313, the display control CPU 270 transmits the data of the three special symbols 38, 40, and 42 stored in the special symbol storage area 306 to the VDP 278, and the three based on the data of the three special symbols 38, 40, and 42. The special display 38, 40, 42 is stopped and displayed on the VDP 278.

  Next, the display control CPU 270 turns off the end notification flag 300 in S314, and then turns off the jackpot flag 172 in S315.

  Thereafter, in S316, the display control CPU 270 executes a data erasure process for erasing data stored in the reception effect pattern storage area 308, and then ends the end notification monitoring process.

  In such a pachinko machine 10, when the game ball launched by the player turning the operation lever 28 enters the start winning device 44 provided in the game area 30, the display on the liquid crystal display 34 is performed. On the screen 36, variable display of three special symbols 38, 40, 42 is started.

  In this case, when the variation display of the three special symbols 38, 40, and 42 is performed based on the “effect pattern A-1”, the VDP 278 performs control processing (effect pattern A-1) as shown in FIG. Control processing based on the above. Hereinafter, the control process based on the production pattern A-1 will be described.

  First, the VDP 278 executes a variable display start process in S321. In this variable display start process, necessary image data is read out from the character ROM 282 as appropriate, and the player displays the special symbols 38, 40, and 42 from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. In the work RAM 284, an image editing process for scrolling and displaying at a speed that is difficult to recognize is performed, and image data based on the image editing process is transmitted to the liquid crystal display 34.

  Thereby, on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34, as shown in FIG. 49, the variable display of the three special symbols 38, 40, 42 is started simultaneously.

  Subsequently, the VDP 278 executes a left special symbol stop display process in S322. In this left special symbol stop display process, necessary image data is read from the character ROM 282 as appropriate, and the speed of the left special symbol 38 being scroll-displayed is gradually reduced, and the received data of the left special symbol 38 is received. Based on the above, image editing processing for stopping and displaying the left special symbol 38 is performed in the work RAM 284, and image data based on the image editing processing is transmitted to the liquid crystal display 34.

  Thereby, on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34, after the scroll speed of the left special symbol 38 is gradually decreased, only the left special symbol 38 is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. In this state, the variation display of the middle special symbol 40 and the right special symbol 42 is continued.

  Next, the VDP 278 executes a middle special symbol stop display process in S323. In the middle special symbol stop display process, necessary image data is read from the character ROM 282 as appropriate, and the speed of the middle special symbol 42 being scrolled is gradually reduced, and the received data of the middle special symbol 42 is received. The image editing process for stopping and displaying the medium special symbol 42 is performed in the work RAM 284 based on the above, and the image data based on the image editing process is transmitted to the liquid crystal display 34.

  Thereby, on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34, after the scroll speed of the middle special symbol 42 is gradually decreased, the left special symbol 38 and the middle special symbol 42 are displayed as shown in FIG. The display is stopped and only the variable display of the right special symbol 40 is continued.

  Subsequently, the VDP 278 executes reach effect start processing in S324. In this symbol reduction movement process, necessary image data is read out from the character ROM 282 as appropriate, and is moved to the lower left corner of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 while reducing the left special symbol 38 and the middle special symbol that have been stopped. The right special symbol is rotated and displayed around the rotation center line extending in the vertical direction of the liquid crystal display, and the type of image editing is changed in the work RAM 284 every time the right special symbol is rotated by a half turn. The image data based on the processing is transmitted to the liquid crystal display 34.

  As a result, on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34, the left special symbol 38 and the middle special symbol are reduced and moved to the lower left corner of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. Finally, in FIG. As shown, with the reduced left special symbol 38 and middle special symbol stopped and displayed in the lower left corner of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34, only the right special symbol 40 is rotated around the rotation center axis. The display is rotated.

  Subsequently, the VDP 278 executes a first occlusion display process in S325. In this first shielding display process, necessary image data is read out from the character ROM 282 as appropriate, and the fan 330 serving as a shielding display in the right region of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 is directed from the upper right to the lower left. An image editing process for displaying an image spread out is performed in the work RAM 284, and image data based on the image editing process is transmitted to the liquid crystal display 34.

  As a result, the fan 330 gradually spreads in the right area of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. Finally, as shown in FIG. 53, the area on the right side of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 is displayed. Thus, an image in which the fan 330 is completely spread is displayed, and the right special symbol 42 is covered with the fan 330.

  And in this embodiment, when this 1st shielding display process is performed, it is seven blades according to the image of the fan 330 displayed so that it may spread gradually on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. A plate 68 is spread out. Specifically, the first driving start process by the sub-integrated control CPU 244 is executed at the timing when the fan 330 starts to spread on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 and the fan on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. The first drive end process by the sub integrated control CPU 244 is executed in accordance with the timing at which 330 is completely spread. At that time, the fans 330 displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 are visually recognized by the player through the see-through windows 69 formed in the respective blades 68.

  Subsequently, the VDP 278 executes a first shielding display end process in S326. The first shield display end process is to suddenly erase the fan 330 displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 34. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 52, the right special symbol 42 that has been previously covered by the fan 330 is displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, even when the right special symbol 42 is displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 as described above, the seven blades 68 are in a state of spreading in a fan shape. Therefore, the right special symbol 42 can be visually recognized by the player only through the see-through windows 69 formed in each blade 68.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second drive start process and the second drive end process by the sub integrated control CPU 244 are executed after a while after the fan 330 is erased. As a result, the seven blades 68 are rotated so as to close the fan 330 from the state in which the right special symbol 42 is visible to the player through the see-through windows 69 formed in the blades 68, and the rotation is performed. Overlapping at the moving end position. As a result, the right special symbol 42 becomes visible to the player.

  Subsequently, in S327, the VDP 278 executes a second shielding display process. In the second shielding display process, necessary image data is read from the character ROM 282 as appropriate, and an image in which the fan 330 spreads from the lower left to the upper right in the right region of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 is displayed. An image editing process for display is performed, and image data based on the image editing process is transmitted to the liquid crystal display 34.

  As a result, the fan 330 gradually spreads in the right area of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34, and finally, as shown in FIG. 53, the right side of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 is displayed. An image in which the fan 330 is completely spread in the area is displayed, and the right special symbol 42 is covered with the fan 330.

  And in this embodiment, when this 2nd shielding display process is performed, it is seven blades according to the image of the fan 330 displayed so that it may spread gradually on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. A plate 68 is spread out. Specifically, a third driving start process is executed by the sub-integrated control CPU 244 in accordance with the timing when the fan 330 starts to spread on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34, and the fan on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. A third drive end process is executed by the sub-integrated control CPU 244 in accordance with the timing at which 330 is completely spread. At that time, the fans 330 displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 are visually recognized by the player through the see-through windows 69 formed in the respective blades 68.

  Subsequently, in S328, the VDP 278 executes a second shielding display end process. The second shielding display end process is to suddenly erase the fan 330 displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. As a result, the fan 330 previously displayed disappears, and the right special symbol 42 is displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 as shown in FIG.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, even when the right special symbol 42 is displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 as described above, the seven blades 68 are in a state of spreading in a fan shape. Therefore, the right special symbol 42 can be visually recognized by the player only through the see-through windows 69 formed in each blade 68.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the fourth drive start process and the fourth drive end process by the sub integrated control CPU 244 are executed after a while after the fan 330 is erased. Accordingly, the seven blades 68 are rotated so as to close the fan 330 from the state in which the right special symbol 42 can be visually recognized by the player through the see-through windows 69 formed in the respective blades 68, so that the initial position is reached. It is overlapped with. As a result, the right special symbol 42 becomes visible to the player.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the state in which the right special symbol 42 is visible to the player in this way, the fifth drive start process and the fifth drive end process by the sub-integrated control CPU 244 are performed. Is to be executed. As a result, the seven blades 68 are rotated to the intermediate point in the rotation direction with the fan closed, and stop at that position.

  Subsequently, in S329, the VDP 278 executes a third shielding display process. In this third shielding display process, necessary image data is read out from the character ROM 282 as appropriate, and the fan 330 positioned at an angle of 45 degrees is displayed in a closed state in the right region of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. Then, the fan 330 is expanded to perform an image editing process for completely covering the right special symbol 42, and image data based on the image editing process is transmitted to the liquid crystal display 34.

  As a result, on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34, an image in which the fan 330 (see FIG. 54) located at an angle of 45 degrees spreads in a state of being closed in the right region is displayed, as shown in FIG. In addition, the right special symbol 42 is completely covered by the fan 330.

  And in this embodiment, when this 3rd shielding display process is performed, seven blades according to the image of the fan 330 displayed so that it may spread gradually on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 may be used. A plate 68 is spread out. Specifically, a sixth drive start process is executed by the sub-integrated control CPU 244 at the timing when the fan 330 starts to spread on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 and the fan on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. A sixth drive end process is executed by the sub-integrated control CPU 244 at the timing when 330 is completely spread. At that time, the fans 330 displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 are visually recognized by the player through the see-through windows 69 formed in the respective blades 68.

  Subsequently, the VDP executes a third shielding display end process in S330. In the third shielding display end process, the fan 330 displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 is suddenly erased, and the right special symbol 42 is stopped and displayed based on the data of the right special symbol 42 received. Is. As a result, as shown in FIG. 55, the right special symbol 42 previously covered by the fan 330 is stopped and displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, even when the right special symbol 42 is displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 as described above, the seven blades 68 are in a state of spreading in a fan shape. Therefore, the right special symbol 42 can be visually recognized by the player only through the see-through windows 69 formed in each blade 68.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the elapse of a predetermined time after the right special symbol 42 is made visible to the player only through the see-through windows 69 formed in the respective blades 68 in this way, the seventh by the sub integrated control CPU 244. The drive start process and the seventh drive end process are executed. As a result, the seven blades 68 are rotated so as to close the fan and overlapped at the rotation end position. As a result, the right special symbol 42 stopped and displayed becomes visible to the player.

  As is clear from the above description, in the present embodiment, the lottery condition is configured by detecting the game ball by the start switch 46 when the memory is not the upper limit. Moreover, in this embodiment, the profit given to a player is comprised when a game state transfers to a jackpot game state. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 156 executes the process of S35, so that profit grant lottery means is configured.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery result notifying means is configured including that the main control CPU 156 executes the control processes of S3 and S4 and the display control CPU 270 executes the control processes of S232 and S233. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the display control CPU 270 executes the control processes of S232 and S233, and the VDP 278 executes the control processes of S322, S323, and S330, thereby constituting stop display means.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the shielding display means is configured by the VDP 278 executing the control processing of S325, S327, and S329.

  In the present embodiment, the sub integrated control circuit 172 constitutes interlocking control means. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the sub integrated control CPU 244 executes the control process of S143, and the VDP 278 executes the control processes of S325, S326, S327, S328, S329, and S330, so that the combined symbol shielding control means It is configured.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, various shielding modes can be realized by combining the movement of the fan 330 and the seven blades 68 displayed on the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. This makes it possible to improve the fun.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, this is an illustration to the last, Comprising: This invention is not limited at all by the specific description in this Embodiment.

  For example, in the embodiment, seven blades 68 are employed, but six or less blades 68 may be employed, or eight or more blades 68 may be employed. .

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the seven blades 68 are positioned on the right side of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34 in the state where they are in the initial position, but on the left side of the display screen 36 of the liquid crystal display 34. Alternatively, it may be positioned on the upper side or the lower side.

  In addition, although not enumerated one by one, the present invention can be carried out in a mode to which various changes, modifications, improvements and the like are added based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art. It goes without saying that all are included in the scope of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine as a gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the center decoration employ | adopted as the pachinko machine shown by FIG. It is sectional drawing of the III-III direction in FIG. 2, Comprising: It is drawing which expands and shows the principal part. It is a front view which shows the foremost side slat among the seven slats arrange | positioned at the center decoration shown by FIG. FIG. 5 is a right side view of the foremost slat shown in FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the foremost slat shown in FIG. 4. It is a front view which shows the innermost side blade board among the seven blade boards arrange | positioned by the center decoration shown by FIG. FIG. 8 is a right side view of the innermost slat shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 8 is a rear view of the innermost slat shown in FIG. 7. It is a front view which shows an intermediate | middle blade board among the seven blade boards arrange | positioned by the center decoration shown by FIG. It is a right view of the intermediate blade shown in FIG. It is a reverse view of the intermediate blade shown in FIG. It is a front view which shows the 1st near side driving force transmission member arrange | positioned by the center decoration shown by FIG. It is XIV-XIV sectional drawing in FIG. It is a front view which shows the 1st back side driving force transmission member arrange | positioned by the center decoration shown by FIG. It is XVI-XVI sectional drawing in FIG. It is a perspective view for demonstrating the drive mechanism of the seven blades employ | adopted as the center decoration shown by FIG. 2, Comprising: It is drawing which shows the state which has seven blades in an initial position. Of the two blades, the locking projection provided on the blade disposed on the back side contacts the side wall of the locking recess provided on the blade disposed on the front side. It is a top view for demonstrating the state which exists. It is a perspective view for demonstrating the drive mechanism of the seven blades employ | adopted as the center decoration shown by FIG. 2, Comprising: It is drawing which shows the state which seven blades are spreading in fan shape. . It is a front view of a center ornament, and is a drawing showing a state in which seven blades spread in a fan shape. One of the two blades is in contact with a locking projection provided on the blade plate disposed on the back side on the side wall of the locking recess formed on the blade plate disposed on the front side. It is a top view for demonstrating the state which exists. FIG. 3 is a perspective view for explaining a driving mechanism for seven blades employed in the center decoration shown in FIG. 2, and shows a state in which the seven blades are in a forward rotation end position. It is. It is a front view of a center ornament, and is a drawing showing a state in which seven blades are in a forward rotation end position. It is a block diagram of the main control circuit employ | adopted as the pachinko machine shown by FIG. It is a block diagram of the sub integrated control circuit employ | adopted as the pachinko machine shown by FIG. It is a block diagram of the display control circuit employ | adopted as the pachinko machine shown by FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game process by the side of the main control which the main control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process which the main control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation start process which the main control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation | variation monitoring process which the main control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the start alert | report monitoring process which the main control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process during open | release performed by main control CPU of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the intermediate | middle alerting | reporting monitoring process which main control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the completion | finish alerting | reporting process which the main control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding display process which the main control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game process by the side of the subintegration which the subintegration control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the data confirmation process which the sub integrated control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the pre-drive initialization process which the sub integrated control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the linkage production process which sub integrated control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the game process by the side of the display control which display control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation start process which the display control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation | variation monitoring process which the display control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the start alerting | reporting process which the display control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the start alert | report monitoring process which the display control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the open | release alert | report monitoring process which the display control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the intermediate | middle alerting | reporting monitoring process which the display control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the completion | finish alerting | reporting process which the display control CPU of this embodiment performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing based on production pattern A-1 which VDP of this embodiment performs. It is a figure which shows the display screen of a liquid crystal display, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state by which the variable display of three special symbols was started simultaneously. It is a figure which shows the display screen of a liquid crystal display, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state by which only the left special symbol was stopped-displayed. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display screen of a liquid crystal display device, showing a state in which a left special symbol and a middle special symbol are stopped and displayed. It is a figure which shows the display screen of a liquid crystal display, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the state which the left special symbol and the middle special symbol are reduced and displayed on the lower left corner of the display screen. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display screen of a liquid crystal display, in which a left special symbol and a middle special symbol are reduced and displayed in the lower left corner of the display screen and a fan is displayed. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display screen of a liquid crystal display, in which a left special symbol and a middle special symbol are reduced in the lower left corner of the display screen and a closed fan is displayed. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display screen of a liquid crystal display, in which a left special symbol and a middle special symbol are reduced in the lower left corner of the display screen and a right special symbol is stopped and displayed.

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10 Pachinko machine 34 Liquid crystal display 36 Display screen 38 Left special symbol 40 Middle special symbol 42 Right special symbol 68 Blade plate 69 Transparent window 156 Main control CPU
244 Sub integrated control CPU
270 Display control CPU
330 Folding Fan

Claims (3)

Profit grant lottery means for lottering whether or not to give a profit to a player when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied;
An effect display device provided such that the display screen is visible to the player;
Lottery result notifying means for notifying the lottery result by the profit granting lottery means on the display screen of the effect display device by a symbol that is stopped and displayed after the variable display;
Shielding display means for performing shielding display for hiding the symbol when displaying the variation of the symbol by the lottery result notification unit;
A movable shielding member that is disposed so as to be able to shield the display screen of the effect display device, and covers substantially the same screen area as the shielding display by the shielding display means at the time of shielding;
It is characterized by comprising a see-through portion that is partially formed on the movable shielding member and that allows the symbols or the shielding display partially covered by the movable shielding member to be visually recognized. To play.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising interlocking control means for operating the shielding display means and the movable shielding member in association with each other.   The symbol is constituted by a plurality of combination symbols, and a stop display means for stopping and displaying the plurality of combination symbols for each combination symbol is provided, and the lottery result notifying means is configured including the stop display means, The combination display is stopped and displayed by the stop display means, and the remaining one combination design is variably displayed, and the remaining one is displayed by the shielding display by the shielding display means and the movable shielding member. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising combination symbol shielding control means for covering the combination symbol.

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