JP2008119119A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve impact to be given to a player further by a performance with a stereoscopic effect in a game machine of a type for which a display means is disposed behind a transparent game board. <P>SOLUTION: Behind a light transmissive game board 14, a liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed holding a spacer 31 there between. Thus, an image displayed at the display part 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is visually recognized by a player over the through-hole 31a of the spacer 31 and the game board 14. Also, between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32, at the rear part of the spacer 31 for more details, a game member 87 formed into the shape of a person in a running pose is disposed. The game member 87 is moved in four directions along the display part 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 by a driving unit. Thus, in addition to planar performance display at the display part 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the stereoscopic game member 87 is visually recognized by the player and the impact of performance display is improved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a technique for further improving the impact on a player.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, the impact given to the player has been enhanced by the display of the characters and the like by the liquid crystal display provided on the game board in addition to the change display of the identification information related to the jackpot lottery. However, since the liquid crystal display on the game board narrows the game area where the game ball rolls, it is difficult to perform powerful presentation using a large-screen liquid crystal display.

Therefore, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a gaming board is formed of a transparent plate and a liquid crystal display is arranged behind the gaming board (for example, Patent Document 1). With such a gaming machine, powerful presentation display can be performed by a large-screen liquid crystal display without narrowing the gaming area on the gaming board.
JP 2006-230644 A

  However, because the effect display by the liquid crystal display is flat and lacks in three-dimensional effect, not only will the power of the effect display be increased by increasing the screen size of the liquid crystal display, but also the player will be greatly impacted by the three-dimensional effect. Further ingenuity is desired.

  In addition, if a liquid crystal display is placed behind the game board with a transparent plate to increase the screen size of the liquid crystal display, a new space will be created between the game board and the liquid crystal display. It is hoped that it will be utilized.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is a gaming machine of a type in which display means such as a liquid crystal display is arranged behind a transparent gaming board. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of further improving the impact given to the player by the production having a three-dimensional effect.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 1 is provided with a translucent gaming board in which a gaming area in which a game ball rolls is formed on the front side, and behind the gaming board. And display means for visually recognizing the display content of the display screen through the game board from the front of the game board, and movably disposed between the game board and the display screen of the display means. It is characterized by comprising a game member and a moving means for moving the game member along the game board at least over the entire display screen.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the gaming member disposed between the translucent gaming board and the display screen of the display means behind it is moved along the gaming board. For this reason, the player visually recognizes the movement of the three-dimensional object called the game member through the translucent game board together with the display screen of the display means. Therefore, the impact given to the player can be further improved by making the player visually recognize the movement of the three-dimensional gaming member through the game board.

  Moreover, since the moving range of the gaming member is at least the entire display screen, the gaming member can be moved in accordance with the contents of the effect display on the display screen. For this reason, the impact given to the player can be further improved by moving the game member in cooperation with the effect display, compared to performing the effect display by the display means alone.

  The gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that the moving means moves the gaming member within a range including the outside of the gaming area.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 2, the moving means moves the gaming member within a range including the outside of the gaming area of the gaming board. For this reason, when the game member moves to a position outside the game area of the game board, the game member appears to have unexpectedly unexpected movement for the player who is most closely watching the game area of the game board. . Therefore, it is possible to further improve the impact given to the player by causing the game member to perform an unexpected operation of the player.

  The gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 3 is a jackpot lottery that controls a jackpot lottery for shifting to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player when a game ball passes through a predetermined position of the gaming area. The game apparatus further includes a control unit, and the moving unit moves the gaming members in different moving ranges in a high probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is relatively high and in a relatively low low probability state. It is characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 3, in the high probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is relatively high and in the relatively low low probability state, the game members have different movement ranges depending on the moving means. Will be moved. For this reason, the player can guess the current probability state by using the tendency of the moving range of the gaming member as a clue. Therefore, it is possible to give a meaning to the movement of the game member, to arouse the player's interest in the movement of the game member, and to further improve the impact on the player.

  The gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 4 is a jackpot lottery that controls a jackpot lottery for shifting to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player when a game ball passes through a predetermined position of the gaming area. The game apparatus further includes a control unit, and the moving unit moves the gaming members at different moving speeds in a high probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is relatively high and in a relatively low low probability state. It is characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 4, in the high probability state where the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is relatively high and the low probability state where the winning probability is relatively low, the moving speeds of the game members differ depending on the moving means. Will be moved. Therefore, the player can estimate the current probability state based on the tendency of the moving speed of the game member. Therefore, it is possible to give a meaning to the movement of the game member, to arouse the player's interest in the movement of the game member, and to further improve the impact on the player.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming member having a three-dimensional effect that can be moved over the entire display screen in accordance with the contents of the effect display on the display screen of the display means together with the planar display screen of the display means. The impact on the player can be further improved by allowing the player to visually recognize the game board.

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

[Composition of gaming machine]
Hereinafter, the configuration of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine. Moreover, FIG. 3 is explanatory drawing which shows the electrical decoration unit provided in the upper part of a game board, FIG. 4 is a front view of a pachinko game machine.

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

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, as will be described later, a liquid crystal display device 32 (corresponding to display means in claims) for displaying various images, a spacer 31, a game member 87, and a game board 14 etc. are arranged. The description of various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, the game member 87, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is omitted.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, a round number display 51 for displaying the current round number (described later) is provided near the upper right end on the game board 14.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 in between (see FIG. 2). In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 includes a display unit 32a (corresponding to a display screen in claims) that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display portion 32a is disposed on the entire game board 14 so as to overlap from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. An identification information image for effects and various effect images are displayed on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In the present embodiment, since the liquid crystal display device 32 for image display is provided behind the game board 14, for example, the game area where the game ball rolls is increased, and the degree of freedom in layout is further increased. Can be done.

  The spacer 31 is made of a material having permeability, and a large circular through hole 31a is provided at the center. An electrical decoration unit 53 as shown in FIG. 3 is provided in the upper portion of the through hole 31a. The detailed configuration of the illumination unit 53 will be described later.

  The game member 87 is disposed between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32, specifically, behind the spacer 31. The game member 87 is movable along the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 by a drive unit 90 (see FIG. 5) described later. In addition, the movable range of the game member 87 extends over the entire surface of the display unit 32a. Therefore, the gaming member 87 is also located outside the through hole 31a (outside the game area 16) hidden behind the spacer 31 and hidden from view by the player, and is located in the game area 15 and exposed to the player's field of view. It can also move inside the hole 31a.

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12, and constitutes a launching device 130 shown in FIG. A firing solenoid (not shown), which is a drive device, is provided on the right side of the drawing, which is opposite to the firing handle 26, and a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. ) Is provided. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player.

  When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated counterclockwise, power is supplied to the shooting solenoid, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14. And the game proceeds. Furthermore, as will be described later, the momentum of the game ball to be launched can be adjusted by operating the launch power increase button 80 and the launch power decrease button 82 shown in FIG.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. In FIG. 4, portions overlapping with the description of the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are omitted. Further, in FIG. 4, the description of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 driven into the game board 14 is omitted to avoid complexity.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game area 15 of the game board 14 includes two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), passing gates 54a and 54b, an obstacle 58, and a starting port 25 (the game in claims). Corresponding to a predetermined position in the area), a special game-specific prize winner 44 provided with a blade member 48, a big prize opening 39 provided with a shutter 40, and a round number display 51. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration unit 53 mentioned later is visible.

  At the lower part of the game area 15, a start opening 25 is provided for starting a special symbol variation display described later. Further, an obstacle 58 is provided on the right side of the game board 14.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 include an outer rail 30a that partitions the game area 15 and the outer game area 16 (corresponding to the outer side of the game area in the claims). The inner rail 30b is disposed on the inner side of the outer rail 30a. The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14, moves to the upper part of the game area 15, passes through the electric decoration unit 53, and the plurality of obstacle nails 13 ( 2), due to a collision with an obstacle 58 or the like provided on the game board 14, it flows down toward the lower side of the game area 15 while changing its traveling direction.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the lighting unit 53 provided at the upper part of the game board 14 includes a display case 37 for storing a special symbol display 33 and a normal symbol display 35, and special symbol holding lamps 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d and normal symbol holding lamps 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d. The front side of the display case 37 is covered with a transparent lens (not shown) for the purpose of improving visibility.

  Here, the special symbol display 33, the normal symbol display 35, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, and the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display unit 33 accommodated in the display unit case 37 is composed of a 7-segment LED 41, and the 7-segment LED 41 is formed by the establishment of a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition (FIG. 4). When the display of the game ball enters the start opening 25 shown in FIG. 5 or when the change display is stopped when there is a holding ball), the lighting and turning-off are repeated.

  By turning on / off the 7-segment LED 41, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol of “7”) is stopped and displayed, a 15R jackpot game in which a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continued up to 15 times. The game state shifts to a state (a special game state that is one of the game states advantageous to the player). Furthermore, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode shifts to a probability change mode (corresponding to the high probability state in the claims) in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is higher than usual.

  In addition, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “5”) is stopped and displayed, a 15R jackpot gaming state (special game) in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to 15 times from the normal gaming state. The gaming state shifts to (gaming state). However, after the jackpot gaming state is ended, the mode does not shift to the probability variation mode, and the normal probability mode (corresponding to the low probability state in the claims) is lower than the probability variation mode.

  Further, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “3”) is stopped and displayed, a 2R jackpot gaming state (game) in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to two times from the normal gaming state. The game state shifts to a specific game state that is one of the game states advantageous to the player. Then, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability variation mode.

  When the 15R jackpot gaming state is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 of the big prize opening 39 shown in FIG. 4 is controlled to be in an open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39. Also, when the 2R jackpot gaming state is reached, as will be described later, the blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 shown in FIG. 4 are closed. From the state, the game ball is opened, and the game ball can be received by the special game-specific winning attacker 44.

  On the other hand, when a special symbol other than the numbers described above (for example, a numerical symbol other than “3”, “5”, “7”) is stopped and displayed, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, after the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display 33, the game is stopped and displayed, and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  On the other hand, a normal symbol display 35 is provided adjacent to the special symbol display 33 shown in FIG. The normal symbol display 35 is composed of two display lamps. When these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, symbols such as “◯” and “×” are displayed as normal symbols. Is done.

  Further, on both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variable display held by turning on or off (the so-called number of holding balls). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variable display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variable display is held twice, the special symbol hold is held. When the special symbol hold lamp 34b is lit in addition to the lamp 34a and the execution of the special symbol fluctuation display is held three times, the special symbol hold lamp 34c is further turned on to execute the special symbol fluctuation display. In the case of holding four times, the special symbol holding lamp 34d is further turned on. The number of executions of the special symbol variation display is stored in a main RAM 70 (see FIG. 13) described later.

  Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d display the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off. As with the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol hold lamp 50a is turned on, and 50b, 50c, and 50d are sequentially turned on every time the number of held balls increases. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a starting port 25 is provided in the lower part on the game board 14. When the game ball enters the start opening 25, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is started. Further, the start port 25 is provided with a blade member 23. When the blade member 23 is opened due to a condition such as when “O” is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 35, the start port 25 It becomes easy for a game ball to enter 25.

  Further, when the game ball enters the start opening 25 during the variation display of the special symbol, the special symbol based on the game ball entering the start opening 25 until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed. The start of the variable display is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. It should be noted that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended, that is, the number of retained balls, and in this embodiment, the upper limit is four.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6, in the region near the upper portion of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, there is provided a variable display unit Q that can display three pieces of identification information q1, q2, and q3 in a variable manner. When the game ball enters the start opening 25 and the variation display by the special symbol display 33 is started, the variation display portion Q starts to display the variation identification information q1, q2, q3 for variation. Is done.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 during the variation display related to the special symbol, until the identification information q1, q2, q3 for presentation during the variation display is stopped and displayed in the variation display unit Q, Since the start of the variable display of the identification information q1, q2 and q3 for presentation based on the game ball entering the start opening 25 in the fluctuation display section Q is suspended, the presentation which has been variably displayed in the fluctuation display section Q When the identification information q1, q2, q3 for use is stopped and displayed, the variation display of the identification information q1, q2, q3 for production that has been put on hold is displayed in the variation display unit Q, as in the case of the special symbol. Be started.

  A special symbol is displayed on the display portion 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side) of the game board 14 shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 as a variable display of the identification information q1, q2 and q3. An effect image associated with the special symbol displayed on the display 33 is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 33, the variable display unit Q of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 has a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in the present embodiment) every time. A pattern made up of numbers, symbols, etc. (identification information q1, q2, q3 made up of numbers in the present embodiment) is variably displayed. After that, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 shown in FIG. 3 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information q1, q2, for presentation is also displayed on the variable display portion Q of the display portion 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. q3 is stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, a game in which the identification information q1, q2, and q3 are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed is referred to as a “variable display game”.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image for notifying the player that it is a big hit is a variation display portion Q of the display portion 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Is displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol display 33 stops displaying specific numeric symbols (“5” and “7” above) as special symbols, the variable display portion of the display portion 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is displayed. The combination of presentation identification information q1, q2, q3 displayed in Q is a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which any one of 1 to 9 is arranged in each of a plurality of symbol rows and is stopped and displayed. )

  If the specific identification symbols (for example, “odd” numeric symbols) are all stopped and displayed as the identification information q1, q2 and q3 for performance, the round advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state The gaming state shifts to a 15R jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) in which the game is continuously performed up to 15 times. In addition, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  Further, when the display is stopped in a state where all the specific numerical symbols (for example, “even numbers”) are arranged as the identification information q1, q2, q3 for production, it is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state. The game state shifts to a 15R jackpot game state (special game state) in which the round game is continuously performed up to 15 times. However, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the probability change mode having a higher probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is not shifted to the normal mode, and the normal mode is set.

  Further, when specific numerical symbols are stopped and displayed as sequential identification information q1, q2, and q3 (for example, a numerical symbol of “1, 2, 3”), the player is moved from the normal gaming state to the player. The gaming state shifts to a 2R jackpot gaming state (a specific gaming state) in which an advantageous round game is continuously performed a maximum of two times. In addition, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  And when the combination of the production identification information q1, q2, q3 displayed on the variable display part Q of the display part 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode, that is, the 15R jackpot or the 2R jackpot is won. In this case, a character image such as “big hit!” And a delighting character image are further displayed in the peripheral portion of the variable display portion Q in the display portion 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In addition, an image for reach effect is displayed on the variable display portion Q in the display portion 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 when the variable display portion Q is in the reach state. The reach state in which the image for reach effect is displayed means that among the identification information q1, q2, and q3 for effect of the change display part Q that is changed and displayed by entering the game ball into the start opening 25 first. For example, the symbols of the two left and right identification information q1 and q3 that have been stopped are such that the transition to the 15R or 2R jackpot gaming state is confirmed by stopping the desired symbol in the remaining central identification information q2. It is a state. That is, for example, the symbols of the two left and right identification information q1 and q3 that have been stopped first are, for example, the same numeric symbol (“odd” or “even” is acceptable) or a single digit symbol (for example, “1”). And “3”).

  Here, in the above, after the 15R jackpot game is over, it shifts to the probability variation mode or the normal mode according to the numerical design at that time, and after the 2R jackpot game is over, it shifts to only the probability variation mode. The mode transition (probability state change) is set. In the present embodiment, a mode change lottery (hereinafter referred to as “falling lottery”) from the probability change mode to the normal mode is performed when a game ball enters the start port 25 in the probability change mode. That is, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 shown in FIG. 4, a lottery for a transition to 15R jackpot game and a lottery for transition to a 2R jackpot game are performed, and in the probability variation mode, the probability variation mode is changed to the normal mode. The falling lottery is held.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 13), which will be described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passing of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 23 provided on the left and right sides of the start port 25 are changed from the closed state to the open state, It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is in the open state, the blade member 23 is closed and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 25. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed, and as a result, the open / closed state of the blade member 23 varies is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

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

  A large winning opening 39 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front) thereof. The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33 and the gaming state is shifted to the 15R big hit gaming state. Is done.

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 40 has a special area (not shown) having the V / count sensor 102 shown in FIG. 13 and the count sensor 104 shown in FIG. There are general areas (not shown), and the shutter 40 is driven to open until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. . When either a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the grand prize winning opening 39 or a predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which no game balls are received.

  A game from the open state in which the special winning opening 39 is in a state where it is easy to accept game balls to the closed state in which the special winning opening 39 is not in accepting game balls is referred to as a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. The round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as a “first round” and the second round as a “second round”.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is opened again on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 13). Driven to state. That is, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 13). It should be noted that the gaming state until the (final) round game that cannot continue from the first round game to the next round game is the “15R jackpot gaming state” described above.

  Furthermore, a special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is provided downstream of the obstacle 58. This special game-dedicated prize-winning attacker 44 is provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 on both the left and right sides. In the special symbol display 33, the specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol indicator 33, and the blade member 48 is in an open state in which a game ball is easily received when the gaming state is shifted to the 2R big hit gaming state. Driven. As a result, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball.

  Further, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is provided with a count sensor 105 (see FIG. 13), and a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls passes through these areas, or a predetermined time (for example, one second). The blade member 48 is driven to the open state until the time has elapsed. When the predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 or the predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the blade member 48 is in a closed state in which no game balls are received. Driven by.

  As a result, the special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is in a closed state in which the game ball is not received by the obstacle 58. A game from an open state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in a state where it is easy to accept a game ball to a closed state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 does not receive a game ball is referred to as a round game. Accordingly, the blade member 48 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as one round and two rounds. For example, the first round game may be referred to as a “first round” and the second round as a “second round”.

  The gaming state from the first round game to the end of the second (final) round game is the “2R jackpot gaming state” described above.

  In the present embodiment, a special winning opening 39 that performs a releasing operation when a 15R jackpot game is executed and a special game-specific winning attacker 44 that performs a releasing operation when a 2R jackpot game is executed are provided as a big winning opening, respectively. However, these may be one big prize opening. Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of the winning combination, two winning combinations, that is, the special winning opening 39 and the special game winning winning attacker 44, are described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is on the game board. Any number of two or more items may be provided.

  During the execution of the 15R jackpot game, the number of rounds (maximum continuation round number) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued is 15 rounds. In addition, during the execution of the 2R jackpot game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continued rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued is two rounds.

  Note that the maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of the 15R jackpot game is not limited to 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds can be selected from 1 round to 15 rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 13)). It may be a number. Similarly, the maximum number of consecutive rounds during the execution of the 2R jackpot game is not limited to two rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds can be selected from 1 round to 15 rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 13)). It may be a number.

  Further, when a game ball enters or passes through the special area and the general area in the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, the large winning opening 39, and the special game exclusive winning attacker 44 described above, the type of each winning opening is set. Accordingly, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  On the other hand, a round number display 51 is provided in the non-game area 16 (see FIG. 2) outside the game area 15 on the game board 14. The round number display 51 is composed of at least one 7-segment LED, and can display at least one digit number design (in this embodiment, two digit number). In the present embodiment, the round number display 51 displays a “round number” indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is.

  Thus, since the round number display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the 15R jackpot game is provided separately from the effect display means for displaying the effect image, the number of rounds can be displayed accurately and easily.

  Further, since the round number display 51 is provided in front of the liquid crystal display device 32 that displays the effect image related to the number of rounds, depending on the positional relationship between the round number display and the effect image display, On the other hand, the number of rounds can be recognized more easily.

  In addition, the launch power increase button 80 and the launch power decrease button 82 provided on the main body frame 12 (see FIG. 2) are operated by the player to send control signals to the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 13). Send. The main control circuit 60 transmits a control signal to the payout / launch control circuit 126 so as to fire the game ball at a moment according to the received control signal. Therefore, the player does not need to operate the firing handle 26 only by operating the firing power increase button 80 and the firing power decrease button 82 in order to adjust the momentum of launching the game ball during the game. You can concentrate more on the game.

  The game member 87 disposed between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 is formed in a humanoid shape in a running pose, and the display of the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed by the drive unit 90 shown in the rear view in FIG. It is moved along the part 32a. The drive unit 90 includes an X-axis (vertical axis) drive unit 91 and a Y-axis (horizontal axis) drive unit 92.

  The X-axis drive unit 91 includes a motor 91a, a screw shaft 91b, a guide shaft 91c, and a slider 91d.

  The screw shaft 91 b extends in the axial direction up and down and is pivotally supported by the main body frame 12. The screw shaft 91 b is disposed on the outer side of the through hole 31 a on the back surface side of the spacer 31. As a result, the screw shaft 91b is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12 but not in the axial direction. The screw shaft 91b is rotated with respect to the main body frame 12 by the motor 91a by meshing the output gear 91e fixed to the output shaft of the motor 91a and the passive gear 91f fixed to the screw shaft 91b.

  The guide shaft 91c extends in the axial direction up and down and is fixed to the main body frame 12, and is disposed on an outer side opposite to the screw shaft 91b across the through hole 31a on the back side of the spacer 31. .

  The slider 91d is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape using a transparent material such as resin, and is laid between the screw shaft 91b and the guide shaft 91c. An internal thread portion 91g that meshes with an external thread portion of the screw shaft 91b is formed on one end side in the longitudinal direction of the slider 91d, and a guide hole 91h into which the guide shaft 91d is loosely inserted is formed on the other end side. .

  The X-axis drive unit 91 having the above-described structure rotates the screw shaft 91b by the motor 91a, so that the slider 91d moves up and down with respect to the main body frame 12 while being guided by the guide shaft 91d on the back surface side of the spacer 31. It is configured as follows.

  The Y-axis drive unit 92 includes a motor 92a, a drive pulley 92b, three guide pulleys 92c to 92e, and a tension wire 92f.

  The motor 92a is fixed to a portion near the female screw portion 91g on the back surface of the slider 91d located on the liquid crystal display device 32 side.

  The drive pulley 92b is disposed on the surface of the slider 91d located on the game board 14 side, and is fixed to the output shaft of the motor 92a that passes through the slider 91d and protrudes to the surface side of the slider 91d.

  The guide pulley 92c is pivotally supported by a portion near the female screw portion 91g on the surface of the slider 91d. The other two guide pulleys 92d and 92e are pivotally supported at portions near the guide hole 91h on the surface of the slider 91d, respectively.

  That is, the drive pulley 92b and the three guide pulleys 92c to 92e are respectively arranged near the four corners of the surface of the slider 91d.

  The tension wire 92f is formed of a flexible transparent resin material. The tension wire 92f is wound around the driving pulley 92b and the three guide pulleys 92c to 92e in a tensioned state. Accordingly, the tension wire 92f is disposed along the four sides of the slider 91d.

  Note that the back surface of the gaming member 87 is fixed to a portion of the tension wire 92f that is stretched between the guide pulleys 92d and 92e and arranged along the upper side of the slider 91d.

  The Y-axis drive unit 92 having the above-described structure rotates the tension wire 92f by the motor 92a and the drive pulley 92b, so that the game member 87 moves to the left and right with respect to the slider 91d or the main body frame 12 between the guide pulleys 92d and 92e. Is configured to move.

  It should be noted that each element except the slider 91d of the X-axis drive unit 91 and each element except the tension wire 92f of the Y-axis drive unit 92 are always in the through hole 31a of the spacer 31 regardless of the position of the slider 91d. It is arranged to be located outside. Therefore, each of these elements is not visible to the player through the through hole 31a of the spacer 31.

  The game unit 87 can be moved to an arbitrary position over the entire range of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 indicated by an imaginary line in FIG. 5 by the drive unit 90 configured as described above. Moreover, it can move also to the outer part of the up-down direction of the display part 32a. Then, when the game member 87 moves to the outer portion in the vertical direction of the display portion 32a, the game member 87 is positioned outward in the vertical direction from the through hole 31a of the spacer 31, and the game member 87 is located behind the spacer 31. Hidden and hidden from players.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is roughly divided into a main control circuit 60, a sub control circuit 200, various sensors, switches, a lamp 74, and a payout / launch control circuit 126. It is configured.

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

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. For example, when a game ball enters the start port 25, the main CPU 66 performs a lottery to shift to a 15R jackpot gaming state or a 2R jackpot gaming state. Further, the main CPU 66 has a function of determining an effect pattern in a reach state and transmitting a reach effect command to the sub control circuit 200 when a game ball enters the start opening 25 and a variable display game is started. ing. Further, when a game ball enters the start opening 25, the main CPU 66 performs a falling lottery, that is, a lottery for changing from the probability variation mode to the normal mode during the probability variation mode. The main CPU 66 has a function of transmitting a fall lottery result command indicating the result of the fall lottery to the sub control circuit 200.

  That is, the main CPU 66 has a high probability state (probability variation mode) that has a high probability of transitioning to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and a low probability state (normal mode) that has a lower probability of transitioning to the jackpot gaming state than the high probability state. The game is provided with a function as a jackpot lottery control means in the claims for controlling the jackpot lottery in any of the gaming states.

  The main ROM 68 stores a program for the main CPU 66 to control the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and, in addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 14) that is referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. And various tables such as a fall lottery table when changing the mode from the probability change mode to the normal mode, an effect condition selection table referred to when selecting an effect, and a reach state for determining the reach state in the variation display portion Q A determination table and other tables are also stored.

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

  In the main RAM 70, a control state flag, a special area passing flag, a state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, and a special game dedicated prize opener are opened. Number counter, Grand prize opening number counter, Special game-specific prize attacker prize counter, Grand prize opening prize counter, Round number display counter, Round number display effect start counter, Waiting time timer, Special game-specific prize attacker opening time Timer, special winning opening opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to special symbols, data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to ordinary symbols, data for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 200 to be described later, starting memory number counter, various The variables are set.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The special area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the special area. The state flag is a flag for indicating a probability state (normal mode, probability variation mode).

  The jackpot determining random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The off-set symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit.

  The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is used to determine that the round number display 51 is to display during the normal game. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from each counter at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 is configured to store and update the random number counter to be incremented by “1” according to the program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a vessel may be provided.

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

  The special game dedicated prize attacker release count counter indicates the number of open (number of rounds) of the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 (see FIG. 4) in an advantageous game. The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (round number) in the big hit gaming state. The winning prize winning counter indicates the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening (see FIG. 4) during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104.

  Further, the specific game-dedicated prize-winner winning counter indicates the number of game balls that have entered the specific-game exclusive prize-winning attacker 44 and passed the count sensor 105 during one round. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol (starting memory number counter) is displayed when the special symbol display unit 33 cannot execute the variation display of the special symbol when the game ball enters the starting port 25. When the start of the special symbol game is put on hold, the number of times the special symbol game is put on hold is indicated. That is, the data indicating the number of reserved balls regarding the special symbol indicates the number of stored start storage information. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of balls to be held for the normal symbol is stored when the start of the normal symbol game is put on hold when the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b but the normal symbol cannot be changed. Indicates the number of times of holding the regular symbol game. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51.

  Further, in the main RAM 70, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are set, and various information is stored.

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, a V / count sensor 102, count sensors 104, 105, and general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110 are provided. , 112, passing ball sensors 114, 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, big prize opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, backup clear switch 124, firing power increase button 80 And a firing power reduction button 82 are connected.

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

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

  The count sensor 105 is provided in the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. The count sensor 105 outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44.

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

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

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 25. The start winning ball sensor 116 detects that a game ball has entered (passed through) the start port 25 and outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and when the 2R jackpot game is executed, the blade member 48 according to the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is opened. When the 2R jackpot game is not executed (for example, the normal game state, the 15R jackpot game state, etc.), the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 closes the blade member 48 in accordance with the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66.

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

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

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

  The firing power increase button 80 is provided on the main body frame 12. The fire power increase button 80 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when operated by the player. The main control circuit 60 controls power supply from the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 to the firing solenoid of the launching device 130 based on the received detection signal.

  The firing power reduction button 82 is provided on the main body frame 12. The fired power reduction button 82 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when operated by the player. The main control circuit 60 controls power supply from the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 to the firing solenoid of the launching device 130 based on the received detection signal.

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

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs an operation of firing a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above.

  When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and rotated counterclockwise, the power corresponding to the operation of the firing power increase button 80 and the firing power decrease button 82 described above is applied to the firing solenoid. And the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by the firing solenoid.

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

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

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound output from the speaker 46. The lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamps 132 such as ordinary symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d and decorative lamps. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

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

  Specifically, the sub CPU 206 controls image display on the display unit 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the variation display unit Q provided in the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variation display and stop display of the identification information.

  Further, when the reach effect command is transmitted from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 executes the reach effect based on the reach effect command. That is, the reach effect command includes information selected from the reach state determination table stored in the main ROM 68, and when the sub CPU 206 receives the command for reach effect, the change display unit Q The display of the display unit 32a is controlled so that the reach state is reached. Further, after reaching the reach state in the variation display portion Q, the sub CPU 206 switches the display on the display portion 32a from the variation display portion Q in the reach state to a track T, start S, and goal G described later (see FIG. 10). In addition, the display of the display unit 32a is controlled so as to switch to the opposite.

  In addition, the sub CPU 206 switches the display on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 from the change display unit Q in the reach state to a track T, start S, and goal G, which will be described later, and conversely displays the display on the display unit 32a. The game member 87 is moved by the drive unit 90 until switching. At this time, when the reach effect command is transmitted from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 plays the game by the drive unit 90 depending on whether the game state indicated by the reach effect command is the probability change mode or the normal mode. The movement range and movement speed of the member 87, that is, the movement pattern is controlled. For this purpose, driver circuits 83 and 84 corresponding to the motor 91a of the X-axis drive unit 91 and the motor 92a of the Y-axis drive unit 92 are connected to the sub CPU 206, respectively.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of specific games. The effect pattern during execution of the specific game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in association with the round game in the specific game. The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of specific game notice effect patterns. Further, the program ROM 208 stores a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects. Further, the program ROM 208 stores movement patterns of a plurality of types of game members 87. The movement pattern of the gaming member 87 relates to the movement pattern of the gaming member 87 executed in the reach state of the variable display portion Q displayed on the display portion 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as means for storing programs, tables, and the like. Any other storage medium may be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium having a function. For example, a program, a table, or the like is recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. It may be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . In addition, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

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

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

  In FIG. 13, a display control circuit 250 that performs variable display of identification information under the control of the sub CPU 206 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, and an image It comprises a D / A converter 218 that converts data as an image signal, and an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on.

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

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

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, and effect image data indicating the effect identification information are stored separately.

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

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

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

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored. The lamp control circuit 240 is directly controlled by the sub CPU 206 described above. That is, the sub CPU 206 controls various lamps 132 such as decorative lamps in accordance with the program stored in the program ROM 208.

  The sub CPU 206 reads one type of lamp decoration pattern from a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns stored in the decoration data ROM 244, and supplies a predetermined light emission signal to the drive circuit 242 based on the lamp decoration pattern. The drive circuit 242 turns on, blinks, and turns off the lamp 132 such as a decorative lamp based on the received predetermined light emission signal.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 functions as a moving means for moving the game member along the game board at least over the entire display screen in cooperation with the drive unit 90.

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 14 shows an example of the jackpot determination table stored in the main ROM 68. As shown in the figure, in the normal mode (for example, determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “0”)), when the jackpot determination random number is 1 to 393, it is determined to be out of place. . When the jackpot determining random number is 394 to 397, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot game). When the jackpot determination random number is 398 to 399, it is determined as a special game (15R jackpot game). When the jackpot determination random number is 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot game “probability change”).

  In the case of the probability variation mode (for example, determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “1”)), if the jackpot determination random number is 1 to 330, it is determined to be out of place. When the jackpot determination random number is 331 to 370, it is determined as a specific game (2R jackpot game). When the jackpot determination random number is 371 to 390, it is determined as a special game (15R jackpot game). When the jackpot determining random number is 391 to 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot game “probability change”).

  That is, in the probability change mode, the probability of winning the 15R jackpot game (special game), 2R jackpot game (specific game) is set to be extremely higher than in the normal mode, and the probability of entering the probability change mode after the 15R jackpot game is also set. It is set high.

[Game machine operation]
Hereinafter, the processing procedure of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 17) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, initialization of the work area, initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 17, a special symbol control process is performed on the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 ( Step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec). The system timer interrupt process will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 66 executes random number update processing so as to increase the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. by “1” (step S42). . And the input detection process which detects the entrance or passage of the game ball to the start port 25 etc. is performed (step S43). In step S43, the main CPU 66 increments the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 by one each time a game ball enters the start port 25. However, the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 is “4” as the upper limit value. That is, even if a game ball enters the start port 25, the main CPU 66, when the number of reserved balls related to each special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 is "4", the special CPU stored in the main RAM 70 Do not increase the number of reserved balls for the symbol.

  Then, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big winning opening opening time for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39 that is opened when the 15R jackpot game is executed. Update processing of various timers such as a timer for special game-specific prize-winner opening time for measuring the release time of a special game-specific prize-winner 44 that is released when a 2R jackpot game is executed (step S44). . And an output process is performed in order to supply the signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, etc. (step S46). If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 outputs various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, as these various commands, a demonstration display command, an effect stop designating command indicating the type of identification information (for example, a number) for effect that is stopped and displayed on the variable display portion Q, and a reach effect are given. Reach effect command, falling lottery result command, etc. are included. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S49.

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

[Special symbol control processing]
Details of the subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In FIG. 17, the numerical values described from the side of step S72 to step S81 (excluding step S76) indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and the numerical values according to the numerical values of the control state flags. One step corresponding to is executed, and the special symbol game proceeds.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, in step S71, processing for loading a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, as will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching this predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

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

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

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. When the main CPU 66 is a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer.

  That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it sets so that the process of step S81 may be performed. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S75, a jackpot start interval management process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is displayed. Alternatively, the main RAM 70 stores data for opening the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44.

  Then, in the process of step S46 in FIG. 16, the main CPU 66 reads out the data for opening the big prize opening 39 or the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 stored in the main RAM 70, and the main prize winning hole 39 or the special game only. A signal to open the winning attacker 44 is output to the big winning opening solenoid 120 or the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118.

  In this way, the main CPU 66 or the like performs opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39 or the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. That is, a 15R jackpot game or a 2R jackpot game is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. Further, when the advantageous game state is 15R jackpot game, the main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 substitutes a predetermined number (for example, “15”, etc.) into the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 uses the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 to start measuring the execution time of 15R jackpot game. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S76.

  On the other hand, in the case of a 2R jackpot game, the main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 1 second or the like) in a special game dedicated winning attacker opening time timer. That is, it sets so that the process of step S78 may be performed. Further, the main CPU 66 substitutes a predetermined number (for example, “2”) into the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 uses the specific game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 to start measuring the execution time of the 2R jackpot game. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S76.

  In this way, in the 15R jackpot game and the 2R jackpot game, which are examples of advantageous games, the prizes such as the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4) and the special game-specific prize winner 44 (see FIG. 4) are used for each round game. The release operation is performed with.

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

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

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening an accessory is executed. In this process, when the advantageous game is a 15R jackpot game, the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of an accessory, and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. In addition, the special winning opening opening number counter is updated so as to increase by “1”. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it sets so that the process of step S78 may be performed. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S78.

  On the other hand, when the advantageous game is a 2R jackpot game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of an accessory, and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The specific game-dedicated prize-winner opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by “1”. The main CPU 66 sets, in the control state flag, a value (04) indicating that the specific game dedicated winning attacker is being released. The main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 1 second) in the special game dedicated winning attacker opening time timer. That is, it sets so that the process of step S78 may be performed. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S78.

  In step S78, an accessory release process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the accessory is being released, if the game is a 15R big hit game, the main CPU 66 opens the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more. It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the upper limit time has passed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied.

  The main CPU 66 updates a variable located in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the above conditions is satisfied. Also, in the case of 2R jackpot game, the main CPU 66 has a condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “3” or more and a condition that the opening upper limit time has passed (the big prize opening time timer is “0”). It is determined whether or not any of the above is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable located in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special game dedicated winning attacker 44 when any of the conditions is satisfied.

  The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the remaining sphere monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the accessory in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S79 is executed after the in-object residual sphere monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S79.

  In step S79, the remaining sphere monitoring process in the accessory is executed. In this processing, when the advantageous game is a 15R jackpot game (for example, when the value of the status flag is “2”), the main CPU 66 indicates that the control status flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory. When the remaining ball monitoring time in the bonus game has elapsed, the condition that the game ball has not passed through the special area in the special winning opening 39, the special winning opening release counter is “15” (stopped in the special symbol display 33) It is determined whether or not any one of the conditions (when the displayed specific numeric symbol is “7”) is satisfied.

  When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval elapses, the process of step S80 is set to be executed.

  When the advantageous game is a 2R jackpot game (for example, when the value of the state flag is “1”), the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory, When the in-object residual ball monitoring time has elapsed, a condition that the game ball has not passed through the special area in the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4), and the specific game-dedicated prize-winner opening number counter is “2” ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the specific symbol design stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “3”) or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval elapses, the process of step S80 is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the accessory reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S77 is performed. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S80.

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

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next variable display when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it sets so that the process of step S72 may be performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flags to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the jackpot determination result is out of order in the case of not being the jackpot gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 17 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot when the jackpot gaming state is not set. The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 17 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. Steps S79 and S77 are executed at a predetermined timing, and a 15R jackpot game is executed. Note that when the end condition of the 15R jackpot game (special game) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order to perform steps S78 to S81 shown in FIG. This process is executed at a predetermined timing, and the 15R jackpot game is ended.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
Details of the subroutine executed in step S72 of FIG. 17 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 19, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S <b> 102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved items related to the special symbol corresponding to the start port 25 is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. Proceed.

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

  In step S <b> 104, the main CPU 66 decreases the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 by one. That is, when executing the special symbol game on the special symbol display 33, the main CPU 66 decreases the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol by one. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 14) based on the value of the state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot determination value extracted at the time of starting winning (when a game ball enters the starting port 25).

  In other words, a game state in which the randomness value for jackpot determination extracted by the internal lottery and the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table are referred to, and a winning change mode in which the winning probability of the lottery is different after the 2R jackpot game which is an example of the jackpot It is determined whether to shift to the game state in which the probability change mode is entered after the 15R jackpot game, or to the normal mode after the 15R jackpot game. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106, a symbol determination process is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 66 performs a symbol determination process based on the result of the reference in step S105. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern of the effect display based on the special symbol determined in step S106, that is, based on the result of the lottery in step S105.

  Here, the variation pattern of the effect display means a variation display pattern of the identification information for the effect, a variation display pattern of the effect image, and the like. Based on the variation pattern of the effect display, a game that repeatedly performs the variation display and stop display of the identification information for the effect is controlled, and the display of the effect image is controlled. Then, the main CPU 66 determines an effect display variation pattern based on the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. . If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S109, the data indicating the variation pattern of the effect display stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Output as a change pattern specification command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, stores the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and based on the stored effect pattern, Data for displaying the effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 controls the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data for displaying the reach effect pattern.

  That is, in step S109, based on the data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process in step S106, the main CPU 66 selects one of the plurality of types of LED lighting patterns stored in the main ROM 68. The LED lighting pattern is selected, and the selected LED lighting pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

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

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

[Design determination processing]
Step S106 “symbol determination processing” in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In step S1500 of FIG. 20, a process of determining whether or not the big hit is made. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the result of the reference in step S105 in FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S1502, and if it determines that it is not a big hit, it advances the process to step S1518.

  In step S1502, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 based on the jackpot symbol determination random value, Data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process advances to step S1504.

  In step S1504, a process of determining whether or not 2R big hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines whether or not the 2R jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a 2R jackpot (specific game), it moves the process to step S1506. If it does not determine that it is a 2R jackpot, it proceeds to step S1510.

  In step S1506, specific effect image processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects an effect pattern designation command including an effect pattern designation command for a specific effect image relating to a specific game, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process advances to step S1508.

  In step S1508, processing for setting the probability variation mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “1”, etc.) representing the probability variation mode in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “1” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the probability variation mode can be used. .

  Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Furthermore, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG.

  In step S1510, special effect image processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects an effect pattern designation command including an effect pattern designation command for a special effect image related to a special game, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process advances to step S1512.

  In step S1512, a process for determining whether or not there is a probability change is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines whether or not the probability change is based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value. As a result, if it is determined that there is a probability change, the process proceeds to step S1514. If it is not determined that there is a probability change, the process proceeds to step S1516.

  In step S1514, processing for setting the probability variation mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “2”, etc.) indicating the probability variation mode in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In this embodiment, “2” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the probability variation mode can be used. .

  Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Furthermore, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG.

  In step S1516, processing for setting the probability variation mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “0”, etc.) indicating the probability variation mode in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “0” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the normal mode can be used. .

  Further, the main CPU 66 substitutes a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag for the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Furthermore, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG.

  In step S1518, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining a symbol out of the random symbol counter for determining a symbol out of symbol, and based on the random number value for determining a symbol out of symbol, the special symbol display unit 33 stops and displays the special symbol. The data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  Further, the effect pattern designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  When the main CPU 66 transmits a reach effect command in the command output process of step S47 of FIG. 16, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 that has received the reach effect command performs a reach effect process. The reach effect process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

[Reach production process]
In step S1701 in FIG. 21, the sub CPU 206 confirms whether or not the reach effect command output from the main CPU 66 in step S47 (see FIG. 16) is input, and if it is confirmed that it has been input, in step S1703, An initial effect display process is performed. In this initial effect display process, the display switching of the liquid crystal display device 32 and the game member 87 are initialized. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the display on the display unit 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is switched from the reach variation display unit Q to the track T, the start S, and the goal G. At the same time, the game member 87 positioned in the vertical outer portion of the display unit 32a, that is, the game outside area 16 of the game board 14, is connected to the motor 91a and the Y-axis drive unit of the X-axis drive unit 91 of the drive unit 90. The motor 92a is moved to the gaming area 15 of the gaming machine 14 and is positioned at the start S point of the track T.

  Next, in step S1705, the sub CPU 206 checks whether or not the gaming state indicated by the state flag in the input reach effect command is the probability change mode. If it is confirmed that the mode is the probability variation mode, in step S1707, a process for moving upon probability variation is performed. In this probability change movement process, the game member 87 is moved over the intermediate point of the track T while gradually increasing the speed by the motor 91a of the X-axis drive unit 91 and the motor 92a of the Y-axis drive unit 92 of the drive unit 90. Move to just before the goal G (see FIG. 12). If this process ends, the process advances to step S1711.

  If it is determined in step S1705 that the mode is not the probability variation mode, the sub CPU 206 performs a normal time movement process in step S1709. In the normal movement process, the game member 87 is moved at a low speed without increasing the speed by the motor 91a of the X-axis drive unit 91 and the motor 92a of the Y-axis drive unit 92 of the drive unit 90 (see FIG. 11). If this process ends, the process advances to step S1711.

  Subsequently, in step S1711, the sub CPU 206 confirms whether or not the gaming state indicated by the control command in the effect pattern designation command input from the main CPU 66 together with the reach effect command is a 15R or 2R jackpot gaming state. If it is confirmed that it is a jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1713, and if it is confirmed that it is not a jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1719.

  In step S1713, a big hit movement process is performed. In this big hit movement process, the game member 87 that has moved to the middle point of the track T (see FIG. 11) or just before the goal G (see FIG. 12) is moved to the motor 91a and the Y axis The motor 92a of the driving unit 92 is further moved to the goal G point of the track T.

  Next, in step S1715, an effect display end process is performed. In the effect display end process, the game member 87 that has moved to the point of the goal G of the track T is further moved to the outer portion in the vertical direction of the display unit 32a by the motors 91a and 92a. That is, the game member 87 is moved from the game area 15 of the game board 14 to the non-game area 16. At the same time, instead of the track T, the start S, and the goal G, the reach variation display portion Q is displayed on the display portion 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 as shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, in step S1717, a jackpot effect display process is performed. In the jackpot effect display process, as shown in FIG. 8, the variation display unit Q in the jackpot state in which the same symbols as the left and right identification information q1 and q3 are stopped is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 as the center identification information q2. It is displayed on the part 32a. When this process ends, this process ends.

  In step S1719, an effect display end process is performed. In this effect display end processing, the game member 87 moved to the middle point of the track T (see FIG. 11) or just before the goal G (see FIG. 12) is placed on the outer portion in the vertical direction of the display unit 32a by the motors 91a and 92a. Move. That is, the game member 87 is moved from the game area 15 of the game board 14 to the non-game area 16. At the same time, instead of the track T, the start S, and the goal G, the reach variation display portion Q is displayed on the display portion 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 as shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, in step S1721, an offending effect display process is performed. In this outlier effect display process, as shown in FIG. 9, as the central identification information q2, the fluctuation display unit Q in the off-state where the symbols different from the left and right identification information q1 and q3 are stopped is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. It is displayed on the part 32a. When this process ends, this process ends.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 22, the normal game in the normal mode (state C1600) is first executed. When a game ball enters the start port 25, an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 of FIG. 19 (state C1602). Next, the state changes to a reach state determination state (state C1603).

  In the reach state determination state (state C1603), it is determined whether or not it is a reach state. Specifically, it is executed as part of the process of step S1500 in FIG. When it is not the reach state, the state changes to the normal game (state C1600), and when it is the reach state, the state changes to the probability change determination state (state C1603-1).

  In the probability variation determination state (state C1603-1), it is determined whether or not the probability variation is a big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1512 of FIG. In the case of the probability variation jackpot, the state changes to the probability variation reach state (state C1603-2), and in the case of not being the probability variation jackpot, the state changes to the normal reach effect state (state C1603-3).

  In the probability change reach effect state (state C1603-2), the probability change reach effect is executed by the processing of steps S1701 to S1707 in FIG. Thereafter, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1604). In the normal reach effect state (state C1603-3), the normal reach effect is executed by the processing of steps S1701 to S1705 and S1709 in FIG. Thereafter, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1604).

  In the big hit determination state (state C1604), it is determined whether or not the big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1500 in FIG. In the case of a big hit, the state changes to a 2R big hit determination state (state C1606) through a big hit presentation state (state C1605). The state changes.

  In the jackpot effect state (state C1605), the jackpot effect is executed by the processing of steps S1713 to S1717 in FIG. Thereafter, the state changes to the 2R jackpot determination state (state C1606).

  In the 2R big hit determination state (state C1606), it is determined whether or not the 2R big hit is. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1504 in FIG. In the case of 2R jackpot, the state changes to a specific gaming state (state C1608), and in the case of not 2R jackpot, the state changes to a probability change determination state (state C1612).

  In the specific game state (state C1608), the 2R jackpot game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When a round game advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, two rounds) is executed, the state changes to a normal game probability changing mode (state C1610).

  The normal game probability change mode (state C1610) is a state in which a game is executed in a probability change mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after the above-described specific game is executed. When a game ball enters the start port 25, an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 of FIG. 19 (state C1602). In the probability variation mode, as described above, the determination values of the referenced jackpot determination table (see FIG. 14) are different, and it is easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1604).

  In the probability variation determination state (state C1612), it is determined whether or not the probability variation is a big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1512 of FIG. In the case of a probable jackpot, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R jackpot probable change) (state C1614). In the case of not being a probable jackpot, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R jackpot) (state C1620).

  In the special game state (state C1614), a special game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When a round game advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed, the state changes to the probability change mode (state C1616) of the normal game.

  The normal game probability change mode (state C1616) is a state in which the game is executed in the probability change mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after the above-described special game is executed. When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 19 (state C1602). In the probability variation mode, as described above, the determination values of the referenced jackpot determination table (see FIG. 14) are different, and it is easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1604).

  In the special game state (state C1620), the 15R jackpot game is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When this jackpot game is executed for a predetermined 15 rounds, the state changes to the normal gaming state (state C1600).

  In this way, as an advantageous game, one of the 15R jackpot game (special game) having a long release time of the bonus game and the 2R jackpot game (specific game) having a shorter release time of the bonus game than the special game is executed. A lottery will be held.

  The effect pattern designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in the 15 jackpot game or the 2R jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG.

[Operation of the game member]
Hereinafter, the operation of the gaming member 87 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the reach state occurs in the variable display part Q of the display part 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the display of the display part 32a is switched and the game member 87 is moved by the drive unit 90. The

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, in the variable display part Q of the display part 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, for example, as the two identification information q1 and q3 on the left and right, the symbol “7” is first stopped and the reach is reached. In this state, as shown in FIG. 10, the track T, the start S, and the goal G are displayed on the display unit 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 instead of the variable display unit Q. Then, the game member 87 located outside the through hole 31a of the spacer 31 in the vertical direction moves to the start S point on the track T so as to be hidden behind the spacer 31 and hidden from the player. Is done. The gaming member 87 moved to the start S point is then moved toward the goal G on the track T.

  At this time, if the gaming state is the normal mode, the moving speed of the gaming member 87 is constant, and if the gaming state is the probability changing mode, the moving speed of the gaming member 87 is gradually accelerated. That is, the moving speed of the gaming member 87 differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal mode or the probability variation mode.

  If the gaming state is the normal mode, as shown in FIG. 11, the gaming member 87 is stopped after moving from the start S to the vicinity of the middle point of the track T, and if the gaming state is the probability changing mode, FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming member 87 is moved from the start S to the position before the goal G beyond the intermediate point of the track T. That is, the moving range of the gaming member 87 differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal mode or the probability variation mode.

  Here, when the game member 87 that has moved to the middle point of the track T or before the goal G moves to the outer portion in the vertical direction of the display portion 32a and is hidden behind the spacer 31, it becomes invisible to the player. The display on the display unit 32a of the device 32 is switched from the display of the track T, the start S, and the goal G to the display of the variation display unit Q in the reach state as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, as the central identification information q2, the symbols different from the left and right identification information q1 and q3 are stopped, and the display of the variable display portion Q is in a disconnected state. Therefore, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not shift to the jackpot gaming state and remains in the normal gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the gaming member 87 that has moved to the midpoint of the track T or before the goal G further moves to the point of the goal G, the gaming member 87 moves to the outer portion in the vertical direction of the display portion 32a, and the spacer 31 Hidden behind the player and hidden from the player. At the same time, the display on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is switched from the display of the track T, the start S, and the goal G to the display of the variation display unit Q in the reach state as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, as the central identification information q2, the same symbols as the left and right identification information q1 and q3 are stopped, and the display of the variable display portion Q becomes a big hit state. Therefore, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 shifts from the normal gaming state to the jackpot gaming state.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game member 87 disposed between the liquid crystal display device 32 and, more specifically, behind the spacer 31, is moved by the drive unit 90 to the liquid crystal display device 32. It was made to move along the display part 32a. For this reason, in addition to the planar effect display on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a three-dimensional effect display by the game member 87 can be executed. Thereby, the impact on the player improved by the effect display in the display part 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 can be further improved.

  In addition, since the game member 87 can be moved to an arbitrary position over the entire range of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 by the drive unit 90, the game member 87 is matched to the contents of the effect display on the display unit 32a. Can be moved. For this reason, it is possible to further improve the impact given to the player by moving the gaming member 87 in cooperation with the effect display, compared to the case where the liquid crystal display device 32 performs the effect display alone.

  In addition, the space between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32, which is generated by arranging the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14 to secure the game area 15 of the game board 14 widely, It can be effectively used as an arrangement space for the game member 87 and its drive unit 90.

  It should be noted that the configuration adopted in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment for moving the gaming member 87 in the gaming area 15 with different ranges and speeds depending on whether it is in the probability variation mode or the normal mode is omitted. May be. However, if a configuration for this purpose is provided as in the present embodiment, the player can recognize whether the current mode is the probability change mode or the normal mode depending on the moving speed and moving range of the gaming member 87. Sexuality occurs. For this reason, the player can be interested in the movement of the game member 87. Therefore, the impact given to the player by the movement of the game member 87 can be further improved.

  In addition, the configuration adopted in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment for positioning the gaming member 87 in the outside game area 16 when not in the reach state may be omitted. However, if a configuration for this purpose is provided as in the present embodiment, the gaming member 87 hidden behind the spacer 31 and not visible to the player is suddenly exposed to the player's field of view due to the occurrence of the reach state. , It is possible to amplify the player's expectation for the transition to the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, the impact given to the player by the movement of the game member 87 can be further improved.

  Furthermore, the timing of moving the game member 87 inside the game area 15 of the game board 14 that can be visually recognized by the player is the reach state in the variable display portion Q of the display portion 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 as in this embodiment. It is not limited to the case where it occurs. For example, the gaming member 87 may be moved irregularly inside the gaming area 15 regardless of the reach state.

  The configuration of each part of the present invention is not limited to the configuration shown in the illustrated embodiment, and can be replaced with any configuration having a similar function.

  For example, in the embodiment described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has been described as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and can be applied to other gaming machines such as a ball ball and an arrangement ball. can do.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a game ball is used as a game medium on which a player plays a game has been described. However, the present invention can also be applied to a case in which a game medium such as a game medal is used.

  An effect display by a three-dimensional game member in addition to a planar effect display on the display screen of the display means by moving a game member disposed between the game board and the display screen of the display means by the moving means. This is extremely useful for improving the impact on the player by adding a stereoscopic effect to the effect display.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view which shows the drive unit of the game member in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the liquid crystal display device, and operation | movement of a game member in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the liquid crystal display device, and operation | movement of a game member in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the liquid crystal display device, and operation | movement of a game member in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a jackpot determination table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the game state performed in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Outside game area (outside of game area)
19 Protective plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 23 Blade member 24 Winning port 25 Start port (predetermined position in game area)
26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
32a Display unit 33 Special symbol display 34a to 34d Special symbol hold lamp 35 Normal symbol display 37 Display case 39 Large prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Special game exclusive prize attacker 46 Speaker 48 Blade member 50 Normal symbol hold lamp 51 Round number display Unit 53 Illumination unit 58 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 74 Lamp 76 Lamp control circuit 80 Launch power increase button 82 Launch power decrease button 87 Game member 90 Drive unit 91 X-axis drive unit 91a Motor 91b Screw shaft 91c Guide shaft 91d Slider 91e Output gear 91f Passive gear 91g Female thread portion 91h Guide hole 92 X-axis drive portion 92a Motor 92b Drive pulley 92c to 92e Guide -92f tension wire 102V / count sensor 104,105 count sensor 116 start winning ball sensor 118 ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120 large winning opening solenoid 122 seesaw solenoid 124 backup clear switch 126 payout / launch control circuit 128 payout device 130 launch device 132 Lamp 150 Card Unit 200 Sub Control Circuit 218 D / A Converter 220 Initial Reset Circuit 230 Audio Control Circuit 236 Amplifier 240 Lamp Control Circuit 242 Drive Circuit 250 Display Control Circuit

Claims (4)

A translucent game board in which a game area in which a game ball rolls is formed on the front side;
A display means disposed behind the game board, through which the display content of the display screen is visually recognized through the game board from the front of the game board;
A game member movably disposed between the game board and the display screen of the display means;
Moving means for moving the gaming member along the gaming board in a range over at least the entire display screen;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the moving means moves the gaming member within a range including the outside of the gaming area.   When the game ball passes through a predetermined position in the game area, the game system further comprises a jackpot lottery control means for controlling a jackpot lottery for shifting to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, the moving means, The game according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game member is moved in a different movement range in a high probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is relatively high and in a low probability state with a relatively low probability. Machine.   When the game ball passes through a predetermined position in the game area, the game system further comprises a jackpot lottery control means for controlling a jackpot lottery for shifting to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, the moving means, 4. The game member according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein the game members are moved at different moving speeds in a high probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is relatively high and in a low probability state with a relatively low probability. Game machines.

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