JP2007029540A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of adjusting the position and the size of an ornamental pattern by a player's operation, there by enhancing amusement and entertainment. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine provided with a pattern display device has: a main control part for deciding a stopping pattern and a display pattern of a special pattern based on the result of a lottery; a sub-control part for deciding the stopping pattern and the display pattern of the ornamental pattern and making the pattern display part display it; and a sub-input part for receiving instruction from the player and transmitting it to the sub-control part. The sub-control part comprises: a display processing part for reading the positional information and the size information of the ornamental pattern from a storage device and making the pattern display device display the pattern variation of the ornamental pattern according to the positional information and the size information; and an input processing part for replacing the positional information and the size information of the ornamental pattern stored in the storage device according to the instruction from the player input from the sub-input part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that displays a decorative symbol on a symbol display device.

  For example, a first type of ball game machine as an example of a gaming machine performs symbol variation (variable display) in a display area such as a liquid crystal display provided near the center of the gaming board. Symbol variation means displaying a plurality of symbols while varying them. Such a ball game machine has a so-called jackpot that gives a larger number of prize balls than usual when the special symbol when the symbol variation is stopped according to the result of the lottery becomes a specific aspect. It is known to shift to a special game called (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  The symbol change in the display area is not only displayed while changing the symbol, but if the other symbol is aligned, a special game state (so-called reach screen) is displayed longer than usual. The production is designed to increase expectations. In addition, the symbol variation increases the player's expectation by controlling the image such as a symbol by using a character to give a story or changing the probability of transition to a special game.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, it has become common for ball game machines to visually produce a lottery result using a decorative design rather than a so-called special design. The ball game machine increases the degree of freedom of expression by performing using not a special symbol but a decorative symbol. In addition, the ball game machine divides the control processing into, for example, a main control board and a sub control board, and causes the sub control board to perform an effect process using a decorative design, so that the main process and the effect process in the ball game machine are performed. There is also a development advantage that development can be done separately.

  When using a decorative symbol, the special symbol has no role to play and is often displayed in a small display area. Thus, the role of production is often left to the decorative design. However, even if there is no directing role, the special symbol plays a role indicating whether or not to generate a special game according to the result of the lottery.

  In conventional ball game machines, in order to increase the player's expectation, various forms of reach, notice, etc. are produced, and the production frequency tends to increase. The ball game machine can enhance amusement and amusement by enlivening a sense of reality through production. However, in conventional ball game machines, the decorative pattern sometimes gives the player an uncomfortable feeling.

For example, Patent Documents 2 to 4 describe the contents to be displayed by reducing the decorative design at the time of reach or by moving to an inconspicuous position.
JP 2003-230714 A JP-A-7-155445 JP 2001-37999 A JP 2001-112962 A

  In the above-described bullet ball game machines of Patent Documents 2 to 4, the decorative symbols are reduced or moved to an inconspicuous position so as not to give the player unpleasant feeling. However, in a ball game machine, the decorative pattern does not give all the players discomfort.

  On the contrary, it is expected that some of the players want to enlarge the decorative symbol or move it to a prominent position for display. Accordingly, it is necessary to consider not only a player who feels uncomfortable with the decorative symbols but also a player who does not feel uncomfortable with the decorative symbols.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can adjust the position and size of a decorative symbol by a player's operation, and has improved amusement and entertainment.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is a gaming machine equipped with a symbol display device, and executes a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special game when a game ball is dropped into a start winning opening. A main control unit that determines a stop symbol and a display pattern of a special symbol based on the lottery result, and a stop symbol and a display pattern of a decorative symbol according to the lottery result, A sub-control unit to be displayed; and a sub-input unit that receives an instruction from a player and transmits the instruction to the sub-control unit. The sub-control unit includes position information and a size of a decorative symbol to be displayed on the symbol display device. A display processing unit that reads information from a storage device and displays the symbol variation of the decorative symbol on the symbol display device according to the position information and size information; and a player input from the sub-input unit Depending on the instruction, and having an input processing unit which rewrites the position information and size information of the decorative pattern stored in the storage device.

  The input processing unit may continuously change the position information and size information of the decorative symbol stored in the storage device while the input from the sub input unit is continued.

  The sub input unit includes a direction key capable of accepting a direction or selection instruction from a player, and the input processing unit is stored in the storage device according to the direction instruction from the direction key. The decorative symbol position information may be rewritten, and the decorative symbol size information stored in the storage device may be rewritten in response to a selection instruction from the direction key.

  The display processing unit may display the design variation of the decorative design and the background image on the design display device so that the design variation of the decorative design is in front of the background image.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can rewrite the position information and size information of the decoration symbol stored in the storage device in accordance with an instruction from the player, and the display processing unit can change the position of the decoration symbol from the storage device. The information and the size information are read out, and the symbol variation of the decorative symbol is displayed on the symbol display device at the position and the size according to the positional information and the size information of the decorative symbol. Therefore, the player can adjust the decorative symbol displayed on the symbol display device to a desired position and size.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention can reduce the size of the decorative pattern and display it in an inconspicuous position, thereby making it easier to see the production and enhancing the amusement and entertainment.

  In addition, what applied the component, expression, or arbitrary combination of the component of this invention to a method, an apparatus, a system, a computer program, a recording medium, a data structure, etc. is also effective as an aspect of this invention.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the position and magnitude | size of a decoration symbol can be adjusted with a player's operation, and the game machine which improved the entertainment property and the entertainment property can be provided.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described based on the following embodiments with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a first type of ball game machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a pachinko machine) will be described as an example of the game machine, but any game machine equipped with a symbol display device may be used.

  First, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, a general description of a pachinko machine will be given.

(Appearance on the front side)
FIG. 1 is an external view of an example showing the front side of a pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 100 is mainly composed of a game board (gauge board) that constitutes a game board surface and a game machine frame that supports and fixes the game board.

  The game board of the pachinko machine 100 includes a plurality of nails 101, windmills 102a and 102b, a normal symbol operating gate 103, a normal electric accessory 104, a center ornament part 105, a special symbol display device 106, a decorative symbol display device 107, and a normal symbol display. A device 108, an inner rail 109, an outer rail 110, and the like are provided as game parts. The game board is provided with a general winning port 111, a starting winning port 112, a big winning port 113, and an out port 114.

  The inner rail 109 and the outer rail 110 are for guiding the launched game balls to the game area 115. The nail 101 and the windmills 102 a and 102 b are provided at predetermined positions in the game area 115. For example, the nail 101 and the windmills 102a and 102b enter the game area 115 to make the movement of the game ball moving from top to bottom irregular, or to the general winning port 111, the starting winning port 112, and the big winning port 113. The game ball is dropped (winning) or the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 is adjusted. In the following description, the intrusion and the passage are the same.

  The special symbol display device 106 is provided on the side of the inner rail 109, for example. The special symbol display device 106 is provided with, for example, a 7-segment LED 116 that displays a special symbol and four LEDs 117 that display the number of winnings of the game ball to the start winning opening 112. Here, the special symbol is a symbol indicating whether or not to generate a jackpot according to the result of the lottery performed with the winning of the game ball at the start winning port 112 as a trigger.

  In this embodiment, the 7-segment LED 116 is caused to emit light based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112, and the special symbols “3” and “7” corresponding to the jackpot and the special symbol “−” corresponding to the loss. Are variably displayed, and one of these three kinds of special symbols is displayed as a stop symbol.

  The four LEDs 117 for displaying the number of lottery results held based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112 are sequentially emitted each time the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, and when the special symbol variation display is started. Turns off sequentially. The four LEDs 117 correspond to the upper limit value of the number of holdings, and inform the player of the current number of holdings of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112 by the number of emitted lights.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of holds of the lottery result based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 112 is set to four. If the number of reserves is four, even if a game ball wins at the start winning opening 112, a lottery based on winning at the start winning opening 112 of the game ball is not performed, and the winning at the start winning opening 112 is supported. Play as many prize balls as you want.

  The decorative symbol display device 107 is provided in the vicinity of the center of the game area 115 so as to be easily recognized by the player, and includes a liquid crystal display capable of displaying decorative symbols, for example. The decorative symbol display device 107 displays three decorative symbols displayed in a horizontal row in the decorative symbol display areas 118 a to 118 c of the liquid crystal display 118. Here, the decorative symbol is a symbol for visually producing the result of the lottery performed when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 112.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c of the liquid crystal display 118, and then one of these decorative symbols is displayed. Is displayed as a stop symbol. Then, when a combination of predetermined decorative symbols is displayed as a stop symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c, it is a big hit. On the other hand, when the combination of the decorative symbols other than the predetermined symbols is displayed as the stop symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c, it is lost.

  In the present embodiment, the contents (big hit, miss) of the stop symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and the stop symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 are matched. That is, in this embodiment, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed in conjunction with each other so that no contradiction occurs when displaying the lottery result.

  The decorative symbol display device 107 displays not only the decorative symbol, but also a background image as a background of the decorative symbol, a character image that performs an effect such as a reach or a notice in order to give the player a sense of expectation of jackpot. For example, after the decorative symbol display device 107 displays the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c in a variable manner, the same stop symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 118a and 118c to form a so-called reach state. Then, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays the character image, gives the player the expectation of jackpot, and then displays the stop symbol in the decorative symbol display area 118b.

  In addition, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays a character image during or after the variable display of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c, and performs a notice effect to give the player a sense of expectation of jackpot.

  As described above, the decorative symbol display device 107 performs various displays (effects) so as to give the player a sense of expectation of jackpot. Further, the decorative symbol display device 107 may notify the player of the number of lottery results to be held based on winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 112.

  The ordinary electric accessory 104 is provided below the decorative symbol display device 107, for example. The ordinary electric accessory 104 opens and closes to guide the game ball to the start winning opening 112. The big prize opening 113 is provided, for example, below the ordinary electric accessory 104. The big prize opening 113 is a big hit, and the special prize opening door 120 falls down and is opened when the game shifts to a special game.

  In the present embodiment, a maximum of 15 unit games are executed in the special game. For example, in a unit game, after the grand prize opening 113 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds) or after a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) or more of game balls are dropped, the grand prize opening door 120 is closed. Is done. If at least one game ball falls into a specific area (so-called V zone) 121 provided inside the big prize opening 113 while the big prize opening 113 is opened, the process proceeds to the next unit game. In this way, a maximum of 15 unit games are repeated on condition that at least one or more game balls drop into the specific area 121 while the special winning opening 113 is opened.

  In the present embodiment, the specific area 121 is provided inside the special winning opening 113, but the specific area 121 is not necessarily provided. If the specific area 121 is not provided, 15 unit games are guaranteed in the special game.

  The center decorative component 105 is a molded product including a translucent part, for example, and is provided around the decorative design display device 107. The center decorative component 105 plays a role of protecting the decorative symbol display device 107 and decorating the pachinko machine 100. In addition, a through portion 105 a may be provided on the upper portion of the center decorative component 105. The game ball dropped into the through portion 105 a moves to the stage 105 b provided at the lower part of the center decorative component 105 via the flow path provided in the center decorative component 105.

  The normal symbol operation gate 103 is provided between the normal electric accessory 104 and the inner rail 109, for example. The normal symbol operation gate 103 is configured such that, for example, a game ball passes from top to bottom. The normal symbol display device 108 is provided with, for example, a seven-segment LED 122 that displays a normal symbol and four LEDs 123 that display the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 103. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol indicating whether or not the normal electric accessory 104 is opened according to the result of the lottery performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 103.

  The normal symbol display device 108 causes the 7-segment LED 122 to emit light based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103, and the normal symbol “7” corresponding to the win and the normal symbol “−” corresponding to the loss. Are alternately displayed, and either “7” or “−” is displayed as a stop symbol. When the normal symbol “7” is displayed as the stop symbol, the normal electric accessory 104 is opened for a predetermined time. On the other hand, when the normal symbol “-” is displayed as the stop symbol, the ordinary electric accessory 104 is not opened.

  The four LEDs 123 that display the number of lottery results held based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 are increased by one each time the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 103. When starting the variable display, the number of light emission decreases by one. The four LEDs 123 correspond to the upper limit value of the number of holdings, and notify the player of the current number of holdings of the lottery result based on the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 103 by the number of emitted lights.

  The general winning opening 111 and the big winning opening 113 are for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls when a game ball is won. The out port 114 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 115, for example, and collects game balls that have not won any of the general winning port 111, the starting winning port 112, and the big winning port 113. The collected game balls are released to the outside of the pachinko machine 100.

  The gaming machine frame of the pachinko machine 100 is provided with an outer frame 124, a front frame 125, a transparent plate 126, a door 127, and a ball tray unit 128. The outer frame 124 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko machine 100 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 125 is a frame body that matches the opening of the outer frame 124, and is attached to the outer frame 124 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like. The front frame 125 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like. Furthermore, electric parts 130a to 130d such as game effect lamps that are turned on according to the state of the game are provided in the periphery of the front frame 125.

  The transparent plate 126 is for protecting the game board, and is, for example, a transparent glass plate. The player plays the game while seeing through the game area 115 of the game board through the transparent plate 126. The door 127 is for supporting the transparent plate 126, and is attached to the front frame 125 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism or the like.

  The ball tray unit 128 is provided below the front frame 125, for example, and sends the game ball to a ball tray 128a for storing a certain amount of game balls, a mechanism for storing game balls, and a mechanism for launching game balls. For example, a ball removal mechanism for extracting a stored game ball into a ball exit storage box (so-called dollar box), a firing handle 131, an operation switch 132, and the like.

  In this embodiment, a push button type is adopted as the ball removing mechanism. When the ball removal button 128b is pressed by the player, a part of the bottom surface of the ball tray 128a is opened, and the game balls stored in the ball tray 128a are released to the outside. The launch handle 131 is operated by the player when launching the game ball toward the game area 115. When the player turns the launch handle 131, the game ball is launched toward the game area 115 at a speed corresponding to the turning angle of the launch handle 131.

  The operation switch 132 is operated by the player, and executes the game effect by reflecting the operation content. The operation switch 132 is an example of an input device and is also called a sub input key. Details of the operation switch 132 will be described later. In addition, speakers 133 for outputting sound effects are provided on both sides of the ball removal button 128b.

(Appearance on the back side)
FIG. 2 is an external view of an example showing the back side of the pachinko machine. The power switch 219 is a switch for turning on or off the power of the pachinko machine 100. The main control board 201 controls the overall operation of the pachinko machine 100, and processes all game operations such as lottery when a game ball wins a winning prize opening 112 in particular. The sub control board 202 is connected to the decorative symbol display device 107. The sub-control board 202 controls the display contents of the decorative symbol display device 107, and changes the display contents according to the lottery result by the main control board 201 in particular.

  The payout device 218 pays out the winning balls supplied from the winning ball tank 151 to the ball tray 128a in accordance with winning in each winning opening. The payout control board 206 controls the payout operation by the payout device 218. The launching device 152 launches the game balls stored in the ball tray 128a one by one to the game area 115. The launch control board 205 controls the launch operation of the launch device 152. The power supply unit 153 supplies power to each part of the pachinko machine 100.

(Outline of the game)
Here, an outline of the game in the pachinko machine 100 will be described. First, the player rotates the firing handle 131 clockwise with the game balls stored in the ball tray 128a. By turning the launch handle 131, the game ball is launched toward the game area 115 at a speed corresponding to the turning angle. The game balls that have entered the game area 115 move from top to bottom while making irregular movements by hitting the nail 101, the windmill 102a, etc. provided in the game area 115.

  When the game ball wins the start winning opening 112, a predetermined number (for example, four) of the prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a, and the special symbol display device 106 and the decorative symbol display device 107 change the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Start displaying. Thereafter, when a predetermined stop symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 106 and a combination of predetermined stop symbols (for example, the same stop symbol) is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107, a special game start process described later is performed. The game shifts from the normal game to the special game.

  In the special game, the special prize opening door 120 falls and the special prize opening 113 is opened. Each time a game ball wins the opened big winning opening 113, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out. In this embodiment, when the big winning opening 113 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds) or when a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) or more of the game balls are won, Then, the big prize opening door 120 stands and the big prize opening 113 closes.

  In the following description, when the grand prize opening 113 is opened for about 30 seconds or when 10 or more game balls are awarded, the grand prize opening door 120 rises and the big prize opening An example in which 113 closes will be described.

  If at least one game ball falls into the specific area 121 provided inside the big prize opening 113 while the big prize opening 113 is opened, the big prize opening 113 is opened again. If the specific area 121 is not provided, the special winning opening 113 is unconditionally opened again. Such opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 113 is performed up to 15 times. In the special game, a large amount of prize balls are paid out in a short time, which can give a great merit to the player.

  When the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 103, the normal symbol display device 108 starts normal symbol variation display. Thereafter, when a predetermined stop symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 108, the normal electric accessory 104 performs an opening / closing operation. For example, when the ordinary electric accessory 104 is opened, the game ball can win the start winning opening 112 without passing between nails (so-called life nails) above the start winning opening 112.

  Further, the pachinko machine 100 shifts to either the probability variation mode or the short time mode after the execution of the special game in accordance with the stop symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 106. In addition, the pachinko machine 100 notifies the player of which mode to shift to the probability variation mode or the short time mode by the combination of the stop symbols displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107.

  In the present embodiment, when the stop symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 106 is “7”, the mode shifts to the probability variation mode. In this embodiment, the stop symbol combinations “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, “999”, “AAA”, “CCC”, or “EEE” displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 are displayed. ”To notify the player that the mode will shift to the probability variation mode.

  On the other hand, when the stop symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 106 is “3”, the mode shifts to the time reduction mode. In the present embodiment, the stop symbol combinations “000”, “222”, “444”, “666”, “888”, “BBB”, “DDD”, or “FFF” displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107 are displayed. ”Informs the player that the mode will be shifted to the time reduction mode.

  The probability variation mode is a state in which after a big hit and a special game is executed, the probability that the big hit will be higher than in the normal mode is set. Further, in the probability variation mode, after the special game is executed, until the next special game, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is made different from that in the normal mode so that the game ball can easily win the start winning opening 112. is doing.

  On the other hand, after the special game is executed with a big hit in the short-time mode, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 104 is made different from that in the normal mode until, for example, 100 games are executed. In this state, it is easy to win 112. In the time saving mode, when 100 games are executed, the normal mode is restored. Note that the number of games in the short-time mode may be changed according to the game situation. Here, the number of games refers to the number of lotteries that are performed in response to winning of a game ball at the start winning opening 112.

  In the case of shifting to the probability variation mode after the execution of the special game, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible until the next special game starts. Even when the mode is shifted to the time-saving mode, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible for a while after the execution of the special game.

  When the game ball wins the general winning slot 111, a predetermined number (for example, four) of the prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a. Further, game balls that have not won any of the general winning opening 111, the starting winning opening 112, and the grand winning opening 113 flow into the out opening 114.

(System configuration)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the pachinko machine. The pachinko machine 100 includes a main control board 201, a sub-control board 202, a winning hole board 203, an LED drive board 204, a launch control board 205, a payout control board 206, a power receiving board 207, an electrical decoration board 208, and the like.

  The main control board 201 has a configuration in which a main CPU 201a, a ROM 201b, a RAM 201c, and an I / F (interface) circuit 201d are connected to each other via a bus 201e. The main CPU 201a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. The main CPU 201a reads the program and data stored in the ROM 201b, and controls the entire pachinko machine 100 based on the program and data.

  The ROM 201b stores programs and data necessary for the main CPU 201a to control the entire pachinko machine 100. The RAM 201c is used as a work area when the main CPU 201a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The I / F circuit 201d performs timing transmission / reception when signals are transmitted / received among the main control board 201, sub control board 202, winning hole board 203, LED drive board 204, launch control board 205, and payout control board 206. Control and so on.

  Further, the I / F circuit 201 d receives supply of predetermined power from the power supply device 209 included in the pachinko machine 100 via the power receiving board 207. The main control board 201 can perform various processes described later with the power from the power supply device 209.

  Next, the sub control board 202 includes a sub CPU 202a, a ROM 202b, a RAM 202c, an image control processor 202d, an image data ROM 202e, a video RAM 202f, a sound source circuit 202g, an amplifier 202h, and an I / F circuit 202i. It is the composition which has.

  The sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, sound source circuit 202g, and I / F circuit 202i are connected to each other via a bus 202j. The image data ROM 202e and the video RAM 202f are connected to the image control processor 202d. The amplifier 202h is connected to the sound source circuit 202g.

  The sub CPU 202a reads, interprets, and executes instructions constituting the program. Then, the sub CPU 202a reads the program and data stored in the ROM 202b, and controls the sub control board 202, in particular, controls the effects for the player based on the program and data.

  The ROM 202b stores programs and data necessary for the sub CPU 202a to control the sub control board 202. The RAM 202c is used as a work area when the sub CPU 202a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The image control processor 202d is connected to the decorative symbol display device 107. The image data ROM 202e stores image data such as decorative symbols, characters, characters, and backgrounds displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. The video RAM 202f is a memory used when the image control processor 202d creates an image to be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. Image data read from the image data ROM 202e is developed in the video RAM 202f. Then, the image control processor 202d displays an image based on the image data developed in the video RAM 202f on the decorative design display device 107.

  The sound source circuit 202g generates a sound signal corresponding to the game effect. The sound source circuit 202g is connected to the speaker 133 via the amplifier 202h. The sound effect based on the sound signal generated by the sound source circuit 202g is amplified by the amplifier 202h and output from the speaker 133.

  In the block diagram of FIG. 3, in addition to the decorative symbol display device 107 and the speaker 133, an electrical decoration component 130 that is turned on or off according to the state of the game is included as the effect peripheral device. The illumination component 130 is, for example, an illumination component (for example, an LED) that lights when a reach state is formed, an illumination component that lights during execution of a special game, an illumination component that lights during a prize ball, or the like. The effect peripheral device is controlled by the sub-control board 202, and outputs according to the effect of the game.

  The I / F circuit 202 i performs timing control and the like when transmitting and receiving signals to and from the main control board 201. The I / F circuit 202i detects the operation of the operation switch 132 and transmits a detection signal to the sub CPU 202a. Thereby, the sub CPU 202a recognizes the operation content of the operation switch 132.

  In addition, the I / F circuit 202i is connected to an electrical decoration board 208. Further, the I / F circuit 202 i is supplied with predetermined power from the power supply device 209 included in the pachinko machine 100 via the power receiving board 207. The sub-control board 202 can perform various processes to be described later with power from the power supply device 209.

  Next, the electric decoration component 130 is connected to the electric decoration board 208. In addition, the electric decoration board 208 supplies the electric power supplied from the power supply device 209 included in the pachinko machine 100 via the power reception board 207 to the electric decoration component 130. The illumination component 130 is turned on or off by the electric power supplied from the illumination board 208.

  Next, the winning opening board 203 has a start winning opening switch 210 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 112, and a normal symbol operating gate switch 211 for detecting the passage of the gaming ball to the normal symbol operating gate 103. A general winning opening switch 212 for detecting a winning of a game ball to the general winning opening 111, a large winning opening switch 213 for detecting a winning of a gaming ball to the large winning opening 113, and the large winning opening 113 are provided. A specific area detection switch 214 that detects the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 is connected. The prize winning board 203 is based on the signals sent from the starting prize opening switch 210, the normal symbol operation gate switch 211, the general prize opening switch 212, the large prize opening switch 213, and the specific area detection switch 214, which winning opening the game ball has. Alternatively, it is identified whether it has passed through the area, and a signal indicating the identified result is transmitted to the main control board 201.

  Furthermore, the prize-winning board 203 has a normal electric accessory solenoid 215 for opening the normal electric accessory 104, a big prize opening solenoid 216 for opening the big prize opening 113, and a game in the big prize opening 113. A specific area solenoid 217 for controlling the movement of the sphere is connected. Specifically, the specific area solenoid 217 makes it easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 121 until the specific area detection switch 214 detects the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121, When the passage of the game ball is detected, the state in which the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 becomes easy is canceled.

  When the prize-winning board 203 receives the normal electric accessory release instruction signal from the main control board 201, it outputs a current for driving the normal electric accessory 104 to the normal electric accessory solenoid 215. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 104 performs an opening / closing operation. In addition, when the winning a prize mouth opening instruction signal is received from the main control board 201, the winning a prize mouth board 203 outputs a current for driving the big prize opening door 120 to the big prize opening solenoid 216. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is opened.

  On the other hand, when the prize winning hole board 203 receives the big prize opening closing instruction signal from the main control board 201, it stops outputting the current for driving the big prize winning door 120. As a result, the special winning opening 113 is closed.

  Further, when the passage of the game ball to the specific area 121 is detected by the specific area detection switch 214 and a specific area control instruction signal is received from the main control board 201, the prize opening board 203 detects that the game ball has passed to the specific area 121. A current for releasing the easy state is output to the specific area solenoid 217.

  Next, the special symbol display device 106 and the normal symbol display device 108 are connected to the LED drive board 204. When the LED drive board 204 receives the special symbol display instruction signal from the main control board 201, the LED drive board 204 emits the 7-segment LED 116 and the four LEDs 117 arranged in the special symbol display device 106 based on the special symbol display instruction signal. Let

  In addition, when the LED drive board 204 receives the normal symbol display instruction signal from the main control board 201, the LED drive board 204 changes the 7-segment LED 122 and the four LEDs 123 arranged in the normal symbol display device 108 based on the normal symbol display instruction signal. Make it emit light.

  Next, the launch control board 205 is connected to a launch handle 131 for launching a game ball into the game area 105. The launch control board 205 detects that the launch handle 131 has been turned by the player, and sends a launch operation detection signal indicating the detection result to the main control board 201. As a result, the main control board 201 recognizes that the firing handle 131 has been rotated.

  The main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 when a certain amount or more of game balls are not stored in the ball tray 128a. Upon receiving the launch permission signal, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is launched toward the game area 115.

  On the other hand, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205 when a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the ball tray 128a. When the launch control board 205 receives the launch non-permission signal, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 131 so that the game ball is not launched toward the game area 115.

  Next, when the payout control board 206 receives the prize ball number signal from the main control board 201, it controls the payout operation of the payout device 218 so that the number of prize balls according to the prize ball number signal is paid out to the ball tray 128a. To do. As a result, the payout device 218 pays out a winning ball corresponding to the winning. The prize opening board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206 operate based on the power supplied from the power supply device 209 via the power receiving board 207.

  Next, when the power switch 219 is turned on, the power receiving board 207 is supplied with power from the power supply device 209, and the power is supplied to the main control board 201, the sub control board 202, the prize opening board 203, and the LED driving board. 204, the firing control board 205, the payout control board 206, and the illumination board 208. The power receiving board 207 and the power supply device 209 correspond to the power supply unit 153 in FIG.

(Functional configuration)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the functional configuration of the pachinko machine. The main control unit 300 corresponds to the function of the main control board 201 and mainly controls the overall operation of the pachinko machine 100 and the basic operation of the game. The sub-control unit 400 corresponds to a function of the sub-control board 202, and mainly controls staging operations such as decorative display variation display and electrical decoration. The main control unit 300 transmits instructions or information regarding various controls to the sub-control unit 400.

  The main control unit 300 includes a general winning processing unit 301, a start winning processing unit 302, an operation processing unit 303, a large winning processing unit 304, an area passing processing unit 305, a display processing unit 306, a special symbol lottery execution unit 307, and a normal symbol lottery. The configuration includes an execution unit 308, a special game execution unit 309, a special symbol hold storage unit 310, a normal symbol hold storage unit 311, and a probability change execution unit 312.

  When receiving the general winning information indicating that a winning from the winning opening board 203 to the general winning opening 111 is received, the general winning processing unit 301 transmits a payout instruction such as the number of prize balls to the payout control board 206. When the start winning processing unit 302 receives start winning information indicating that there is a winning from the winning opening board 203 to the starting winning opening 112, the start winning processing section 302 transmits a payout instruction such as the number of prize balls to the payout control board 206 and starts. A winning signal is transmitted to a special symbol lottery execution unit 307 that executes a lottery with respect to winning in the winning opening 112 (hereinafter referred to as start winning).

  The special symbol lottery execution unit 307 executes the lottery upon receipt of the winning signal. The special symbol lottery execution unit 307 includes a random number determination unit 320 that determines a random number in response to the start winning, a success / failure determination unit 321 that acquires a random number and determines whether or not the lottery is successful, and a special symbol stop symbol corresponding to whether or not the lottery is successful. This is a configuration including a special symbol determining unit 322 for determining, and a special symbol pattern determining unit 323 for determining a display pattern of the special symbol.

  The special symbol is composed of numbers, symbols, marks, and the like, for example. In this embodiment, a special symbol is constituted by the numbers “3” and “7” corresponding to the jackpot and the symbol “−” corresponding to the loss.

  The random number determination unit 320 determines a count value in a predetermined count range (for example, 0 to 65535) as a random number every time a winning signal is received from the start winning processing unit 302 and stores the random number in the special symbol hold storage unit 310. To do. The special symbol reservation storage unit 310 has a storage area that can store a predetermined number (for example, a maximum of four) of random numbers as the upper limit of the number of reservations. When a predetermined number of random numbers are stored, the special symbol storage unit 310 does not store the random numbers until the storage area becomes empty. If the symbol variation is not performed when the random number is determined, the random number determination unit 320 does not store the random number in the special symbol storage unit 310 and transmits the random number to the success / failure determination unit 321.

  The success / failure determination unit 321 determines whether the lottery result corresponds to a big hit or a loss according to the random number stored in the special symbol hold storage unit 310 or the random number received from the random number determination unit 320. The lottery results are defined in the form of numerical ranges in the success / failure table held by the success / failure determination unit 321. In the success / failure table, a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 2000) is set as a jackpot value range, and a range other than the predetermined numerical value range (for example, 2001 to 65535) is set as a loss value range. A part of the jackpot value in the predetermined numerical range is set as a jackpot value with probability variation.

  The special symbol determination unit 322 determines a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result by the success / failure determination unit 321. For example, the special symbol determination unit 322 determines “7” as a stop symbol if the lottery result is a jackpot with probability variation, “3” if it is a jackpot, and “-” if it is a loss.

  The special symbol pattern determination unit 323 determines a display pattern representing a special symbol display pattern. In other words, the special symbol pattern determination unit 323 determines the symbol variation time of the special symbol. The special symbol determining unit 322 and the special symbol pattern determining unit 323 determine a count value within a predetermined count range (for example, 0 to 255) as a random number, and use it as a special symbol determining random number and a display pattern determining random number. It may be.

  The determination of the success / failure by the determination unit 321, the determination of the special symbol stoppage by the special symbol determination unit 322, and the determination of the special symbol display pattern by the special symbol pattern determination unit 323, the symbol variation based on the previous lottery result ends. This is performed when an effect based on the current lottery result is started. These determinations may be made when the random number determination unit 320 determines a random number.

  Display of the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol storage unit 310, the determination result by the success / failure determination unit 321, the stop symbol determined by the special symbol determination unit 322, and the special symbol determined by the special symbol pattern determination unit 323 The pattern is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  The display processing unit 306 causes the special symbol display device 106 to display the special symbols according to the determined special symbol display pattern and stop symbol. For example, the display processing unit 306 follows the special symbol display pattern and the stop symbol, and the special symbol “3” and “7” corresponding to the jackpot and the special symbol “ “−” Is cyclically displayed in a cyclic manner, and “3” is displayed as a stop symbol from 58 seconds to 60 seconds.

  Note that the special symbol may be displayed other than the special symbol display device 106, for example, may be displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107. The display processing unit 306 emits or turns off the four LEDs 117 so as to represent the number of random numbers stored in the special symbol storage unit 310.

  The sub-control unit 400 includes a decorative symbol determination unit 401, a decorative symbol pattern determination unit 402, a decorative symbol pattern storage unit 403, a display processing unit 404, a sub input processing unit 405, and a display setting information storage unit 406.

  The decorative symbol determination unit 401 determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol according to the determination result by the success / failure determination unit 321. Note that the decorative symbol determination unit 401 may determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol based on the special symbol stop symbol determined by the special symbol determination unit 322. The decorative symbol determination unit 401 has a table in which a lottery result or a special symbol stop symbol and a decorative symbol stop symbol are associated with each other, and determines a decorative symbol stop symbol based on this table.

  In this table, the special symbol “7” is associated with the decorative symbol “777”, and the special symbol “3” is associated with the decorative symbol “111”, “888”, etc. in which three numbers or alphabets other than 7 are arranged. As described above, the correspondence between the special symbol and the decorative symbol does not have to be 1: 1, and a plurality of decorative symbols may be associated with one special symbol. In this case, the decorative symbol determination unit 401 selects an arbitrary decorative symbol from a plurality of decorative symbols associated with the special symbol.

  The decorative symbol pattern determining unit 402 determines the decorative symbol display pattern according to the determination result by the success / failure determining unit 321. In other words, the decorative symbol pattern determining unit 402 determines a display pattern that represents the display order of the symbol variation of the decorative symbol. Specifically, the decorative symbol pattern determination unit 402 determines the decorative symbol image, the decorative symbol variation pattern, and the variation display effect pattern according to the display pattern representing the special symbol display pattern.

  The decorative symbol pattern storage unit 403 stores various images such as a decorative symbol image, a background image, and a character image, and these images can be changed in any display form within the screen of the decorative symbol display device 107. A plurality of variation patterns that determine whether to perform and a plurality of effect patterns that determine how to reach or produce the reach operation are stored.

  The decorative symbol image is associated with the special symbol stop symbol. The variation pattern and the effect pattern are associated with a special symbol display pattern. The decorative symbol pattern determination unit 402 determines a variation pattern that represents the display order of symbol variations of the decorative symbol up to the stop symbol and an effect pattern in the display sequence. The symbol variation time of the decorative symbol is set equal to the symbol variation time of the special symbol.

  The display processing unit 404 reads the position information and size information of the decorative symbol stored in the display setting information storage unit 406, and displays the decorative symbol corresponding to the position information and size information according to the display pattern of the determined decorative symbol. After the symbol variation is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 107, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays the decorative symbol stop symbol corresponding to the position information and the size information in accordance with the determined decorative symbol stop symbol. The decorative design can be easily adjusted in size by using polygons.

  The sub input processing unit 405 receives the operation content of the operation switch 132 by the player. The operation switch 132 is formed by any one or a combination of mechanical buttons, infrared sensors, touch sensors, and the like. For example, the operation switch 132 is configured by a cross key, a trackball, or the like that can accept a direction or selection instruction from a player. When the sub input processing unit 405 receives an instruction according to the operation content of the operation switch 132 from the player, in response to the instruction, the sub input processing unit 405 displays the position information and size information of the decorative symbols stored in the display setting information storage unit 406. rewrite.

  When the display processing unit 306 of the main control unit 300 starts the variation display of the special symbol, the display processing unit 306 transmits a variation start instruction to the display processing unit 404 of the sub-control unit 400 and starts counting the symbol variation time. When the display processing unit 404 of the sub-control unit 400 receives the change start instruction, the display processing unit 404 starts changing the decorative symbol display.

  The display processing unit 306 displays the special symbol stop symbol on the special symbol display device 106 based on the timing when the special symbol variable display ends, and transmits the variable display stop instruction to the display processing unit 404. When the display processing unit 404 receives a change display stop instruction, the display processing unit 404 displays a stop symbol of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device 107. Thereby, the display process by one lottery result is complete | finished.

  When the acquired random number is a jackpot value, the success / failure determination unit 321 transmits a special game start instruction to the special game execution unit 309 after displaying the stop symbol. The special game execution unit 309 includes a special game processing unit 330, a continuation determination unit 331, and a probability variation determination unit 332.

  The special game processing unit 330 transmits an instruction to open the big prize opening 113 to the big prize processing unit 304. The special prize processing unit 304 opens the special prize winning port 113 based on the release instruction received from the special game processing unit 330. The game ball that has won the opened big prize opening 113 is detected by the big prize opening switch 213. When a game ball wins the opened big winning opening 113, the big winning processing unit 304 transmits a payout instruction such as the number of award balls to the payout control board 206 and the number of game balls won in one unit game. Count. The big prize processing unit 304 ends one unit game after the big prize opening 113 is opened for a predetermined time or after a predetermined number or more of game balls have won.

  When the area passing processing unit 305 receives information indicating the passing of the game ball from the specific area detection switch 214 to the specific area 121, the area passing processing unit 305 transmits the information to the continuation determining unit 331 of the special game executing unit 309. The continuation determination unit 331 instructs the special game processing unit 330 to shift to the next unit game when the passage of one or more game balls to the specific area 121 is detected in one unit game. The special game processing unit 330 repeats the unit game for a maximum of 15 times on the condition that the continuation determination unit 331 instructs the transition to the next unit game.

  The probability determination unit 332 determines whether to shift to the probability variation mode or the short time mode after execution of the special game according to the determination result by the success / failure determination unit 321, and transmits the determination result to the probability change execution unit 312. To do. The probability variation determination unit 332 determines that the transition to the probability variation mode should be made when the special symbol stop symbol is “7”, for example.

  When the probability change execution unit 312 receives the determination result indicating that the mode should be shifted to the probability variation mode from the probability determination unit 332, the probability variation execution unit 312 changes the success / failure table held by the success / failure determination unit 321 for the probability variation mode. For example, in the probability variation mode, a numerical range of 4000 to 6000, 8000 to 10000, etc. is added to the range of the jackpot value (for example, 0 to 2000). As a result, the probability variation execution unit 312 increases the jackpot probability in the probability variation mode compared to that in the normal mode.

  When receiving the information indicating the passing of the game ball from the normal symbol operation gate switch 211 to the normal symbol operation gate 103, the operation processing unit 303 transmits a general winning signal to the normal symbol lottery execution unit 308. When receiving the general winning signal, the normal symbol lottery execution unit 308 acquires a random number and stores it in the normal symbol holding storage unit 311. The normal symbol lottery execution unit 308 determines a count value within a predetermined count range (for example, 0 to 9) as a random number, and stores the random number in the normal symbol hold storage unit 311.

  The normal symbol hold storage unit 311 has a storage area that can store a predetermined number (for example, up to four) of random numbers as the upper limit of the number of holds. When the predetermined number of random numbers are stored, the normal symbol storage unit 311 does not store the random numbers until the storage area becomes empty. The normal symbol lottery execution unit 308 reads a random number from the normal symbol hold storage unit 311 and determines whether or not it is correct. In the success / failure table held by the normal symbol lottery execution unit 308, for example, “7” is defined as a winning value, and numbers other than “7” are defined as lost values. The normal symbol lottery execution unit 308 determines whether the normal symbol is correct based on whether the read random number is a winning value or a lost value. The lottery result of the normal symbol is transmitted to the display processing unit 306 and the operation processing unit 303.

  The display processing unit 306 displays the normal symbol “7” corresponding to the winning and the normal symbol “−” corresponding to the loss on the normal symbol display device 108 based on the received lottery result of the normal symbol. When the lottery result of the received normal symbol is a win, the ordinary electric actor 104 is opened for a predetermined time, while when the lottery result of the received ordinary symbol is lost, the operation processing unit 303 displays the ordinary electric actor 104. Do not open.

(Display of decorative symbols and display of symbols depending on location information and size information)
FIG. 5 is an image diagram of an example of the position information and size information of the decorative symbols stored in the display setting information storage unit. The position information and size information of the decorative symbol in FIG. 5 represents an example in which three decorative symbols are changed. The position information of the decorative symbol represents the center point of the stop symbol when each decorative symbol stops.

  In the image diagram of FIG. 5, the position information of the left decorative symbol is (3, 5), the positional information of the middle decorative symbol is (5, 5), and the positional information of the right decorative symbol is (7, 5). Yes. Further, the size information of the left decorative symbol is 5, the size information of the central decorative symbol is 5, and the size information of the right decorative symbol is 5.

  When the decoration symbol position information and size information stored in the display setting information storage unit 406 is FIG. 5, the display processing unit 404 responds to the position information and size information of FIG. 5 according to the display pattern of the decoration symbol. After displaying the symbol variation of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device 107, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays the decorative symbol stop symbol corresponding to the position information and the size information of FIG. 5 according to the decorative symbol stop symbol.

  FIG. 6 is an image diagram showing decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c of three decorative symbols displayed in a horizontal row on the decorative symbol display device 107 based on the position information and size information of FIG. Note that the display processing unit 404 changes the decorative symbol vertically or horizontally with the center point of the stopped symbol as a target. In addition, the position information of FIG. 5 may include an upper point, a center point, and a lower point of an area where the decorative design fluctuates. In this case, the display processing unit 404 changes the decorative design along the upper point, center point, and lower point lines.

  FIG. 7 is an image diagram of another example of decorative symbol position information and size information stored in the display setting information storage unit. The position information and size information of the decorative symbol in FIG. 7 represents an example in which three decorative symbols are changed. The position information of the decorative symbol represents the center point of the stop symbol when each decorative symbol stops.

  In the image diagram of FIG. 7, the position information of the left decorative symbol is (7, 2), the positional information of the middle decorative symbol is (8, 2), and the positional information of the right decorative symbol is (9, 2). Yes. Also, the size information of the left decorative symbol is 2, the size information of the middle decorative symbol is 2, and the size information of the right decorative symbol is 2.

  When the decorative symbol position information and size information stored in the display setting information storage unit 406 is FIG. 7, the display processing unit 404 responds to the positional information and size information of FIG. 7 according to the decorative symbol display pattern. After displaying the symbol variation of the decorative symbol on the decorative symbol display device 107, the decorative symbol display device 107 displays the decorative symbol stop symbol corresponding to the position information and the size information of FIG. 7 in accordance with the decorative symbol stop symbol.

  FIG. 8 is an image diagram representing decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c of three decorative symbols displayed in a horizontal row on the decorative symbol display device 107 based on the position information and size information of FIG. Note that the display processing unit 404 changes the decorative symbol vertically or horizontally with the center point of the stopped symbol as a target. In addition, the position information in FIG. 7 may include an upper point, a center point, and a lower point of the region where the decorative design fluctuates. In this case, the display processing unit 404 changes the decorative design along the upper point, center point, and lower point lines.

  As described above, the display processing unit 404 varies the decoration symbol variation and the stop symbol position and size in accordance with the decoration symbol position information and size information stored in the display setting information storage unit 406.

  Therefore, the pachinko machine 100 receives an instruction according to the operation content of the operation switch 132 from the player, and in accordance with the instruction, the position information and size information of the decorative symbols stored in the display setting information storage unit 406 are obtained. By rewriting, the player can adjust the variation of the decorative symbol and the position and size of the stop symbol. Note that the pachinko machine 100 receives, for example, an instruction to adjust the decoration symbol and the adjustment of the position and size of the stop symbol from the player during standby.

(Rewrite of decorative symbol position information and size information)
As described above, the operation switch 132 can have various forms. 9 to 11 are external views of examples of operation switches. The operation switch 1000 of FIG. 9 includes keys 1000a to 1000d that can accept a direction instruction from a player, and a key 1002 that can accept a selection instruction from a player. The operation switch 1000 of FIG. 9 can accept a direction or a selection instruction from the player separately.

  The operation switch 1100 in FIG. 10 includes keys 1101 and 1102 that can accept a selection instruction from a player. The operation switch 1100 in FIG. 10 can accept two selection instructions from the player separately. The operation switch 1200 of FIG. 11 includes a key 1201 that can accept a selection instruction from a player. The operation switch 1200 of FIG. 11 can accept a selection instruction from the player.

  When the sub input processing unit 405 receives an instruction according to the operation content of the operation switch 1000, 1100, or 1200 from the player, the position information of the decorative symbol stored in the display setting information storage unit 406 is received according to the instruction. And rewrite the size information.

  However, the content of the operation performed by the player is different for each operation switch 1000, 1100 or 1200. Therefore, the sub input processing unit 405 can determine the instruction from the player by associating the operation content of the player with the instruction corresponding to the operation content for each operation switch 1000, 1100 or 1200. Therefore, the sub input processing unit 405 can rewrite the decorative symbol position information and size information stored in the display setting information storage unit 406 in accordance with an instruction from the player.

  In the case of the operation switch 1000, the sub input processing unit 405 rewrites the position information and size information of the decorative symbols stored in the display setting information storage unit 406, for example, in the procedure as shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of an example of a process for rewriting the decorative symbol position information and size information stored in the display setting information storage unit 406 in accordance with the operation content of the operation switch 1000.

  The sub input processing unit 405 repeats the process of step S <b> 1 until some operation content is received from the operation switch 1000. When any operation content is received from the operation switch 1000, the process proceeds to step S2, and the sub input processing unit 405 determines whether or not the key 1002 is pressed by the player.

  If it is determined that the key 1002 that can accept the selection instruction from the player is pressed, the sub input processing unit 405 proceeds to step S3, and the size information of the decoration symbol stored in the display setting information storage unit 406 is displayed as, for example, decoration. Rewrite the design so that it is smaller or larger. In addition, what is necessary is just to determine suitably how much a decoration design is made small or large.

  For example, each time the key 1002 is pressed, the sub input processing unit 405 rewrites the decorative symbol size information so that the decorative symbol becomes smaller. In addition, the sub input processing unit 405 rewrites the decorative symbol size information so that the decorative symbol becomes the smallest, and then rewrites the decorative symbol size information so that the decorative symbol becomes large each time the key 1002 is pressed. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the key 1002 that can accept the selection instruction from the player is not pressed, the sub input processing unit 405 determines that the keys 1000a to 1000d that can accept the direction instruction from the player are pressed. Proceed to step S4. The sub input unit 405 rewrites the position information of the decorative symbol stored in the display setting information storage unit 406 so that the decorative symbol moves up and down or left and right, for example, according to the keys 1000a to 1000d pressed by the player. . Similar to the size information of the decorative design, the extent to which the decorative design is moved may be appropriately determined.

  For example, each time the keys 1000a to 1000d are pressed, the sub input processing unit 405 rewrites the position information of the decorative symbols so that the decorative symbols move up and down or left and right according to the pressed keys 1000a to 1000d.

  In the case of the operation switch 1100, the sub input processing unit 405 rewrites the position information and size information of the decorative symbols stored in the display setting information storage unit 406, for example, in the procedure as shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of an example of a process for rewriting the position information and size information of the decorative symbol stored in the display setting information storage unit 406 in accordance with the operation content of the operation switch 1100.

  The sub input processing unit 405 repeats the process of step S11 until receiving some operation content from the operation switch 1100. When any operation content is received from the operation switch 1100, the process proceeds to step S12, and the sub input processing unit 405 determines whether or not the key 1101 is pressed by the player.

  If it is determined that the key 1101 that can accept the selection instruction from the player has been pressed, the sub input processing unit 405 proceeds to step S13 and is stored in the display setting information storage unit 406 while the key 1101 is being pressed. The size information of the decorative design is rewritten step by step so that the decorative design becomes smaller or larger, for example. For example, the sub input processing unit 405 rewrites the decoration symbol size information stored in the display setting information storage unit 406 so that the decoration symbol is repeatedly enlarged or reduced while the key 1101 is pressed. For example, the sub input processing unit 405 rewrites the decorative symbol size information step by step so that the decorative symbol becomes the smallest, and then rewrites the decorative symbol size information so that the decorative symbol becomes the largest. Each time the key is pressed, the size information of the decorative design is rewritten step by step so that the decorative design becomes smaller. In addition, what is necessary is just to determine suitably how fast a decoration pattern is made small or large.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the key 1101 that can accept the selection instruction from the player is not pressed, the sub input processing unit 405 determines that the key 1102 that can accept the selection instruction from the player has been pressed, and step S14 Proceed to While the key 1102 is pressed by the player, the sub input unit 405 performs step-by-step processing such that the decorative symbol moves up and down or left and right, for example, in the position information of the decorative symbol stored in the display setting information storage unit 406. Rewrite to For example, the sub input processing unit 405 rewrites the position information of the decoration symbol stored in the display setting information storage unit 406 so that the movement of the decoration symbol is repeated while the key 1102 is pressed. Similar to the size information of the decorative symbol, it is only necessary to determine at what speed the decorative symbol is moved and by what route.

  For example, when the keys 1101 and 1102 are simultaneously pressed for a certain period of time or longer, the sub input processing unit 405 initializes, for example, the size information and position information of the decorative symbols stored in the display setting information storage unit 406. You may make it rewrite to the value of a setting.

  In the case of the operation switch 1200, the sub input processing unit 405 rewrites the position information and size information of the decorative symbols stored in the display setting information storage unit 406, for example, in the procedure shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of an example of a process for rewriting the position information and size information of the decorative symbol stored in the display setting information storage unit 406 in accordance with the operation content of the operation switch 1200.

  The sub input processing unit 405 repeats the process of step S21 until receiving some operation content from the operation switch 1200. When any operation content is received from the operation switch 1200, the process proceeds to step S22, and the sub input processing unit 405 determines whether or not the key 1201 is pressed by the player for a predetermined time or more (for example, 1 second or more).

  If it is determined that the key 1201 that can accept the selection instruction from the player has been pressed for a predetermined time or more, the sub input processing unit 405 proceeds to step S23 and stores the information in the display setting information storage unit 406 while the key 1201 is pressed. The position information of the decorated design is rewritten step by step so that the decorative design moves up and down or left and right, for example. Similar to the size information of the decorative design, the speed at which the decorative design is moved may be appropriately determined.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the key 1201 that can accept the selection instruction from the player has not been pressed for a predetermined time or longer, the sub input processing unit 405 proceeds to step S24, and the decorative symbol stored in the display setting information storage unit 406 is obtained. The size information is rewritten so that, for example, the decorative design becomes smaller or larger. For example, the sub input processing unit 405 rewrites the size information of the decorative design step by step so that the decorative design becomes the smallest, and then rewrites the size information of the decorative design so that the decorative design becomes the largest. Each time the key is pressed, the size information of the decorative design is rewritten step by step so that the decorative design becomes smaller. In addition, what is necessary is just to determine suitably how much a decoration design is made small or large.

  In this embodiment, the example in which the position and size of the decorative symbol is adjusted in accordance with an instruction from the player has been described. However, the pattern and color of the decorative symbol can be adjusted by the same processing. In the pachinko machine 100 provided with the present invention, the player can adjust the position and size of the decorative symbols. For example, when a player wants to enjoy an effect such as a notice, the player can move the position of the decorative symbol to an inconspicuous position while reducing the size of the decorative symbol. When the player wants to mainly enjoy the decorative symbols, the player can increase the size of the decorative symbols and move the position of the decorative symbols to the center of the screen of the decorative symbol display device 107.

  The present invention is not limited to the specifically disclosed embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the claims.

It is an external view of an example showing the front side of the pachinko machine. It is an external view of an example showing the back side of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram of an example showing the system configuration of the pachinko machine. It is an example block diagram showing the functional structure of the pachinko machine. It is an image figure of an example of the positional information and magnitude | size information of the decoration symbol memorize | stored in the display setting information storage part. FIG. 6 is an image diagram showing three decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c displayed in a horizontal row on the decorative symbol display device 107 based on the position information and size information of FIG. It is an image figure of the other example of the positional information and magnitude | size information of the decoration symbol memorize | stored in the display setting information storage part. FIG. 8 is an image diagram showing decorative symbol display areas 118a to 118c of three decorative symbols displayed in a horizontal row on the decorative symbol display device 107 based on the position information and size information of FIG. It is an external view of an example of an operation switch. It is an external view of an example of an operation switch. It is an external view of an example of an operation switch. 10 is a flowchart of an example of a process for rewriting decorative symbol position information and size information stored in a display setting information storage unit 406 in accordance with the operation content of the operation switch 1000. 10 is a flowchart of an example of processing for rewriting the position information and size information of a decorative symbol stored in a display setting information storage unit 406 in accordance with the operation content of the operation switch 1100. 10 is a flowchart of an example of a process for rewriting decorative symbol position information and size information stored in a display setting information storage unit 406 in accordance with the operation content of the operation switch 1200.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 103 Normal symbol action gate 104 Normal electric accessory 106 Special symbol display device 107 Decoration symbol display device 108 Normal symbol display device 111 General prize opening 112 Start prize opening 113 Grand prize opening 118 Liquid crystal display 118a-118c Decoration symbol display area 132, 1000, 1100, 1200 Operation switch 201 Main control board 202 Sub control board 300 Main control section 306 Display processing section 307 Special symbol lottery execution section 320 Random number determining section 321 Winning / failing determining section 322 Special symbol determining section 323 Special symbol pattern determining section 400 sub-control unit 401 decorative design determination unit 402 decorative design pattern determination unit 403 decorative design pattern storage unit 404 display processing unit 405 sub input processing unit 406 display setting information storage unit 1001a to 1001d, 1 02,1101,1102,1201 key

Claims (4)

A gaming machine equipped with a symbol display device,
A main control unit that executes a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special game in response to a drop of the game ball into the start winning opening, and determines a stop symbol and a display pattern of the special symbol based on the lottery result; and ,
A sub-control unit that determines a stop symbol and a display pattern of a decorative symbol according to the lottery result, and displays a symbol variation on the symbol display device;
A sub input unit that receives an instruction from the player and transmits the instruction to the sub control unit;
The sub-control unit reads out the position information and size information of the decorative symbol to be displayed on the symbol display device from the storage device, and changes the symbol variation of the decorative symbol in the symbol display device according to the position information and size information. A display processing unit to be displayed;
A gaming machine comprising: an input processing unit that rewrites position information and size information of the decoration symbol stored in the storage device in response to an instruction from a player input from the sub input unit .   The input processing unit continuously changes position information and size information of the decoration symbol stored in the storage device while input from the sub input unit is continued. Item 1. The gaming machine according to Item 1. The sub input unit includes a direction key capable of receiving a direction or selection instruction from a player,
The input processing unit rewrites the position information of the decoration symbol stored in the storage device in response to a direction instruction from the direction key, and is stored in the storage device in response to a selection instruction from the direction key. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein size information of the decorative symbol is rewritten.   The display processing unit causes the symbol display device to display the symbol variation of the decorative symbol and the background image so that the symbol variation of the decorative symbol is in front of the background image. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

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