JP2008132180A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute a performance with impact by moving a movable member disposed on the front surface side of a display means in a game machine in accordance with the game state or the like. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, inside a performance space formed between a liquid crystal display device visible through a game board and the game board, a movable body for transmitting vibrations to a specified game member and/or a game ball on the game board is disposed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine typified by a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can display an effect using a display means.

  Conventionally, as a typical gaming machine, a game ball is launched into a game area of a game board by a player operating a launch handle, and the game ball is rotated while repeatedly colliding with a large number of game nails implanted in the game area. There is a pachinko gaming machine in which a winning ball is obtained by winning a gaming ball in a winning opening provided in a gaming area while moving down.

  In addition, recent pachinko gaming machines are generally provided with display means such as a liquid crystal display device that displays an effect image corresponding to the game state on the game board. On this display means, for example, Using animations and live-action images, etc., various presentations with story characteristics are displayed to make the game more exciting.

  However, since the display means is usually embedded in the game board and it is necessary to secure a certain area of the game area where the game ball rolls, the size of the display area of the display means is Naturally it will be restricted. Therefore, even if an effect display is performed using an image with a beautiful corner, the image becomes small and lacks impact.

Therefore, a gaming board having a gaming area formed on the front side is partially or entirely formed of a light-transmitting member, and a large-sized liquid crystal display having substantially the same area as the gaming area behind the gaming board. Pachinko machines equipped with devices have been proposed. (For example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-230644 A

  However, the pachinko gaming machine described above is capable of powerful image display by means of a large display means disposed behind the game board, but in the end, it has been limited only to image display effects. Further, in the market, it has been desired to provide a gaming machine capable of enjoying a new effect with a stronger impact in addition to a powerful image effect with a large display device.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of producing an impact with an impact by providing movable effect means having a movable body capable of transmitting vibrations. It is said.

(1) The gaming machine of the present invention made to solve the above-described conventional problems has a game area where a game ball rolls, and at least a part or all of this game area is made of a light-transmitting material. A display means having a formed game board and an effect image display area for displaying an effect image corresponding to the game state, disposed behind the game board, and visible through the game area; and An effect space formed between the display means and the game board, and a movable effect means arranged in the effect space, the movable effect means being configured to freely vibrate, on the game board A movable body capable of transmitting vibration to the game member and / or game ball, and a vibration means for vibrating the movable body are provided.
(2) The gaming machine of the present invention is characterized in that, in the above (1), a specific gaming member that is movable in conjunction with the vibration of the movable body is provided on the front surface of the gaming board including the gaming area. ing.
(3) The gaming machine according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above (1) or (2), the specific gaming member is indirectly movable with respect to vibration of the movable body.
(4) In the gaming machine of the present invention, in the above (1) or (2), the specific game member is connected to the movable body and can be directly moved with respect to the vibration of the movable body. It has characteristics.

  According to the present invention, in addition to the effect display by the display means, an effect with impact can be achieved by the movement by the movable effect means behind the translucent game board. In particular, since the vibration of the movable body provided in the movable effect means is transmitted to the game member or game ball on the game board, it is considered that an unexpected behavior of the game ball may occur, so that the game itself It can be expected to have an innovative production effect that is directly involved.

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention has a gaming area in which a game ball rolls, and at least a part or all of this gaming area is formed of a light-transmitting material, and in a gaming state. A display means having an effect image display area for displaying a corresponding effect image, disposed behind the game board and visible through the game area, and between the display means and the game board An effect space formed, and movable effect means disposed in the effect space, wherein the moveable effect means is configured to freely vibrate, and vibrates game members and / or game balls on the game board. The movable body is configured to be able to transmit, and vibration means for vibrating the movable body.

  The movable body that transmits the vibration and the movable production means that includes the vibration means that generates the vibration transmit the vibration of the movable body to the game member and the game ball on the game board, and the game ball has an unexpected behavior. As a result, it is possible to expect an unprecedented production effect, and in addition to the production display by the display means, a production with an impact can be realized.

  Any gaming machine may be used as long as it has a gaming board on which a gaming ball is rolled, and a display means having an effect image display area such as a liquid crystal panel disposed behind the gaming board. There are other general-purpose game machines. When the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine, the gaming machine main body is formed with a gaming board, and the gaming board is surrounded by guide rails so that the launched gaming ball can roll. It has a game area. The game board is entirely or partially formed of a member such as a transparent resin material having translucency such as an acrylic resin, and an effect image of a liquid crystal display device (display means) disposed behind the transparent resin material. The display area is visible.

  The liquid crystal display device, which is a display means, is used for displaying an effect image related to a game, and has a display area that is provided behind the game board and enables display of an image related to the game. The display area has an effect image display area for displaying an effect image corresponding to the gaming state, and displays a predetermined effect image and various images such as a decoration image for decoration.

  A game board having a game area and part or all of which is formed of a light-transmitting member is disposed on the front surface of the liquid crystal display device with a predetermined interval.

  The effect space is a space formed with a predetermined interval between the liquid crystal display device and the game board, and movable effect means is disposed here.

  The movable effect means is a means for effecting a game in cooperation with an effect image displayed in the effect image display area of the display means, and is fixed at a predetermined position on the game board or on the game board. A movable body (also referred to as a movable member) that is arranged so as to be movable along the back surface and that can transmit vibration, and a vibration means such as a piezoelectric element or an eccentric vibration motor are configured. If the movable body and the vibration means are movable on the back side of the game board, a moving means such as an electric motor or a moving mechanism for moving the movable body to a predetermined location on the effect image display area is provided. Good.

  As the vibration means, for example, a device that drives a vibrator supported by a spring with a magnetic circuit, a device that is equipped with a vibration device such as an eccentric vibration motor, a piezoelectric element, a crystal resonator, etc., and that can transmit vibration is applied. it can. A magnetic vibrator is a coil in which a wire is wound around a core, and this is supported by a spring. A magnetic spring is arranged without contacting both sides of this vibrator, and when a current is passed through this coiled vibrator, a single magnetic field is created, which is controlled by the magnetic springs on both sides, and the vibrator is forced It returns to a fixed position. In addition, as a vibration device, an ultrasonic motor that obtains linear motion necessary for operation from ultrasonic vibration generated by a piezoelectric element can be applied. In general, an ultrasonic motor has advantages such as a large holding torque and good controllability.

  The movable body is formed so as to be visible by the player through a transparent game board. Thus, for example, it is fixedly arranged at a specific position on the game board with an animation-like decoration or design imitating a vibrator or a rock drill (breaker). In addition, it is possible to add such a new game property that such a movable body is arranged so as to be movable by a player's operation and the movement of the game ball is controlled by applying vibration to a specific position on the game board. it can. In this case, for example, the movable body is slidably attached to the shaft-shaped movable body support member having a length that vertically cuts the effect image display area of the display means via the moving means. Thus, the movable body can be arranged so as to be movable in the vertical direction (Y direction) and the horizontal direction (X direction) on the effect image display area via the movable body support member.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a specific gaming member that is movable in conjunction with the vibrating movable body can be provided on the front surface of the gaming board including the gaming area. As a result, in addition to adding unexpected and complicated movement accompanying vibration to the game ball rolling on a specific part on the game board, the game on the game board is operated by the specific game member that moves in conjunction with the vibration of the movable body. Since the conditions are changed, the player can enjoy a new game development.

  The specific game member is, for example, an accessory such as a game ball interference member that protrudes and retreats on the surface of the game board in response to vibration of the movable body, and one or a plurality of them are provided at predetermined positions on the game board. Can be arranged.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the specific game member can be configured to move indirectly with respect to the vibration of the movable body.

  As a result, the vibration can be transmitted indirectly simply by bringing the movable body into contact with the vicinity of the specific game member, so that each mechanical configuration can be configured independently and simply, and an operation system with excellent maintainability and cost. It can be.

  Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the specific game member is connected to the movable body and can be configured to be directly movable with respect to the vibration of the movable body.

  As a result, the vibration of the movable body is directly transmitted to the specific game member via the mechanical link means or the like, so that it is possible to provide an operation mechanism with less energy loss and excellent operation reliability.

  The above gaming machine can also include a movement control unit that controls the moving unit, and an operation unit that causes the movement control unit to execute movement control and vibration control of the movable body by a player's operation. Thereby, the player can enjoy the game in a desired state without considering the game conditions in the gaming machine by appropriately controlling the movable body using the operation means as necessary. The movement control means is provided in a control circuit that manages the gaming machine, and the movement control means controls the movement of the movement means such as a servo motor. The movement control means can also detect the gaming state at that time, control the moving means based on the movable pattern corresponding to the gaming state, and move the movable body.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine, FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. It is an enlarged view.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, 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. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32 as a display means for displaying an image, a game board 14 formed of a member having translucency, the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32, A movable member storage case 31 and the like disposed in the effect space formed between the two are disposed.

  The gaming board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having a light transmitting property) having a light transmitting property. Examples of the translucent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by the guide rails 30 where the game ball can roll, and a plurality of game nails 13 are driven therein.

  The liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of display means, is provided behind the game board 14 with the movable member storage case 31 interposed therebetween. In the present embodiment, the entire game board 14 is made of a light-transmitting material, but the light-transmitting material may be used for a part of the game board 14, and in that case If there is, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the translucent member of the game board 14.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to the game. This display area 32a is all or a part of the movable member storage case 31 and the game area 15, or the game area outer area 16. Is visible from the player side through all or a portion of the above. The game-related image displayed in the display area 32a refers to various images such as a production effect image and a decoration image for decoration. The display region 32a in the present embodiment is a region for displaying a production image. An effect image display area, which is a kind of identification information, and an area for displaying a decorative pattern, which will be described later, is sometimes called an identification information display area.

  Further, in the present embodiment, display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the light-transmitting area on the game board 14, so that, for example, game members such as an obstacle nail planting area, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. It is possible to enlarge the area and further increase the flexibility of layout.

  The movable member storage case 31 is for storing a movable body 38 (movable member), a vibration motor 36 (vibration means), and the like, which are essential parts of the present invention, and a movable body to which vibration is applied by the vibration motor 36. 38 is fixedly arranged at a predetermined position on the back side of the game board 14.

  Further, the movable member storage case 31 is formed in a rectangular box shape with a material having translucency so that the whole or at least a necessary region can be seen through, and the rear of the game board 14 ( The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed on the front side (front side). That is, the movable member storage case 31 is disposed in a state of being sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. The movable member storage case 31 is driven in accordance with the gaming state or operation state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and vibration means such as a vibration motor 36 and a movable body 38 capable of transmitting the vibration are provided. It is built in in a fixed manner, or built in so as to be movable through a moving means.

  That is, the movable member storage case 31, the servo motor constituting the moving means for moving the movable effect means such as the movable body 38 and the vibration motor 36 accommodated in the case 31, the moving means and the vibrating means. A system of movable effect means using the movable body 38 is constituted by the movable member control circuit 260 for controlling and the like.

  Note that the movable body 38 and the vibration motor 36 are accommodated in the movable member storage case 31 via a movable body support member, etc., and can be moved by moving means for moving the movable body support member in the horizontal direction and / or the vertical direction. The body 38 and / or the vibration motor 36 may be moved to a specific part on the game board 14.

  As described above, a predetermined effect space is formed between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 having substantially the same shape and the same area when viewed from the front, and the movable member storage case 31 is disposed in the effect space. . In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the movable member storage case 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  Decorative lamps 133a and 133b are arranged at predetermined positions on the door 11 outside the game board 14, and display a predetermined light emission mode according to the gaming state.

  The door 11 is provided with a protective plate 19 having translucency. The protective plate 19 is made of glass or the like, and is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed. Speakers 46L and 46R are disposed on the left and right above the protective plate 19.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the launch handle 26 is gripped by the player and rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the launch solenoid in accordance with the rotation angle, and the game stored in the upper plate 20 is stored. The balls are sequentially fired to the game area 15 of the game board 14 with the firing strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 26, and the pachinko game is advanced.

  Here, a movable body 38 (movable member) that forms a main part of the present embodiment, that is, a movable body that is configured to be freely vibrated and capable of transmitting vibration to a game member or a game ball on the game board 14, The vibration motor 36 (vibration means) that vibrates the movable body 38 and the movable member storage case 31 that stores these will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 15, and 16.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the movable member storage case 31 is provided with a movable body 38 and a vibration motor 36 therein, and stores a movable body support member (not shown) for supporting the vibration motor 36 and the movable body 38. It is formed in a possible box shape. An opening 31c is formed at the center, and the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the opening 31c can be seen through the opening 31c, and the vibration motor 36 and the movable body 38 on the opening 31c. The movement is visually recognized with a depth through the translucent game board 14. Since the opening 31c is provided, the front panel 31a of the movable member storage case 31 may be formed of an opaque material, but at least the rear panel is formed of a transparent material.

  The vibration motor 36 is slidably attached to a movable body support member (not shown) formed in a substantially rod shape, and can be moved up and down and horizontally using a drive mechanism having a small servo motor. I have to. The vibration motor 36 can be controlled by a movable member control circuit 260 provided in the sub control circuit 200 (see FIG. 5).

  Note that the movement of the vibration motor 36 and the movable body 38 depends on the game state being executed, which is acquired by the main control circuit 60, and the operation means described later, that is, the cross button 28 and the selection button by the player. The vibration intensity, vibration direction, frequency, and the like are controlled by operations such as 28a and 28b (see FIGS. 1 and 4), and a moving operation in the display region 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is controlled. Has been.

  In the present embodiment, regarding the driving of the movable effect means including the movable body 38 and the vibration motor 36, the main control circuit 60 described later determines a change in the gaming state and, for example, shifts to the jackpot gaming state or will be described later. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as according to the number of executions of the variable display game to be executed, a command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 to be executed.

  When the operation effect means starts driving, the player operates the above-described operation means (the cross button 28 and the selection buttons 28a and 28b), and the player can play a specific role on the game board 14 via the movable body 38. It becomes possible to vibrate under desired vibration conditions such as objects and game nails, and it is possible to enjoy a dramatic effect.

  In addition, since the player can operate the cross button 28 or the like to set the movable body 38 to a desired position, the specific area on the game board 14 displayed in the effect by the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32 is vibrated. It is possible to change the rolling state of the game ball.

  In the present embodiment, the operation means such as the cross button 28 is provided. However, the vibration motor 36 is controlled by the main control circuit 60 according to the progress of the game without any operation by the player. You may make it position in the movable body 38 installation position on the game board 14. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the movable body 38 in the present embodiment disposed in the movable member storage case 31 is formed in a shaft shape and is connected to the vibration motor 36 so as to transmit vibration. ing. The shaft-like movable body 38 is loosely fitted in a through slit formed in the game board 14 and includes a specific game member 37 and a linear motor mechanism (not shown) so as to contact the movable body 38. Via a mechanical connection. That is, the linear motor mechanism converts the vibration into a linear motion, and the specific game member 37 is driven forward and backward by the vibration of the movable body 38 oscillated from the vibration motor 36.

  By operating such a movable body 38, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the tip of the specific game member 37 in the retracted state on the back side of the game board 14 is shown. The winning percentage is increased by pushing out from the slit-like opening provided in the game board 14 and guiding the game ball rolling in the game area 15 to the start port 25.

  That is, the specific gaming member 37 according to the present embodiment functions as a guide body that guides the game ball to the start opening 25, and when the movable body 38 operates in the big hit gaming state, In addition to winning a prize, it becomes easier to win the start opening 25, so that more winning balls can be expected.

  The linear motor mechanism is, for example, one that obtains a linear driving force using ultrasonic vibration generated by piezoelectric ceramics. Here, by applying a high-frequency current having a phase difference to each of a pair of piezoelectric ceramics, an elliptical mechanical displacement is generated in the vibration beam connected thereto, and the vibration beam is brought into contact with the vibration beam due to the displacement. For example, a mechanism that linearly moves the axis of the drive unit in the front-rear direction of the game board 14 is used.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the area where the specific gaming member 37 is disposed is surrounded by the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d at the lower part of the game board 14 and vibrates at a position below the obstacle 57. Region 15a is formed. The vibration is transmitted to the vibration region 15 a via a movable body 38 that is vibrated by the vibration motor 36.

  A starting port 25, which is one of the winning ports, is provided in the vibration area 15a. A blade member 23 that changes from a closed state to an open state is disposed on both the left and right sides of the start port 25. In addition, the blade member 23 is indirectly transmitted with vibration by the vibration of the vibration region 15a. It is configured so as to be in a half-open state due to a typical vibration. Therefore, when the vibration motor 36 is activated, the game ball is easily guided to the start port 25. That is, in this embodiment, the blade member 23 also functions as a specific game member that is operated by the vibration of the movable body 38.

  As described above, as the operation mechanism of the specific game member, in addition to the mechanism directly movable with respect to the vibration, the vibration of the movable body 38 is transmitted via the game board 14 so as to be indirectly movable. The indirect drive mechanism can also be applied, and in addition to the blade member 23, for example, a specific game member for restricting the flow path of the game ball, the game nail 13, and other accessories, etc. Can be applied.

  In this way, the vibration motor 36 is positioned in the vicinity of the movable body 38, the specific game member, the accessory, etc. through the operation by the player or the control by the main control circuit, and the vibration motor 36 is driven. As a result, the vibration of the movable body 38 driven by the vibration motor 36 is transmitted to the specific game member 37 arranged on the game board 14, the surrounding accessory, and the like, so that a predetermined movement is given.

  In addition, the movable body 38 and the vibration motor 36 are formed in a miniature toy shape imitating a rock drill that reciprocates the hammer, and a specific part of the game board 14 is actually moved through the movable body that is regarded as a hammer. A predetermined vibration may be generated by hitting. Thereby, the player can observe and enjoy the change of the game state due to vibration and the operation mechanism of the specific game member 37 and the like, and the player can adjust the rolling state of the game ball to obtain an advantageous game condition. It is also possible to add a game characteristic of shifting.

  Another embodiment as an indirect drive mechanism will be described. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of an indirect drive mechanism for indirectly moving the specific game member.

  In this embodiment, as shown in the drawing, the vibration motor 36 as the vibration means passes through the moving means (not shown) in the effect space formed between the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 and the game board 14. It is arranged so as to be movable in the direction of the arrow in the figure.

  The movable body 38a has a shaft end loosely fitted in an opening provided in the game board 14 so that the shaft end is substantially flush with the board surface of the game board 14 when no load is applied via the spring member 38b. It is biased (FIG. 16 (a)). And the impeller 37a used as a specific game member is rotatably attached to this axial end part.

  According to the present embodiment, vibration in a specific direction controlled from the movable body 38a is transmitted via the vibration motor 36a that is movably provided in the effect space between the liquid crystal display device 32 and the game board 14. Then, the tip of the game board 14 protrudes so as to be pushed out of the board surface of the game board 14 by a frictional force or the like at the contact surface between the opening of the game board 14 and the shaft end of the movable body 38a (FIG. 16B). With this configuration, the flow path of the game ball rolling on the game board 14 is restricted. In addition, since the impeller 37a receives vibration from the movable body 38a and rotates while shaking in the front-rear direction, the impeller 37a is pushed forward from the game board 14 and rotated by vibration from the vibration motor 36a. As a result, innovative movements are realized, and the fun of gaming is improved.

  In addition to the impeller 37a, as described above, the specific game member includes an accessory provided so as to be able to perform a predetermined movement by vibration, or a game nail 13 implanted in the game board 14, as described above. In addition, by propagating vibrations from the movable body 38a, it is possible to add random and dynamic motion to the game balls that come into contact with them to further enhance the unexpectedness in the pachinko game.

  Subsequently, the description of the other configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be further continued. As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 15 of the game board 14 includes two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), a game nail 13, an obstacle 57, a passing gate 54, a starting port 25, a big winning port 39, Winning ports 56a to 56d are provided.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game area 15, and a plurality of game nails 13, an obstacle 55 provided on the game area 15, Due to the collision with 57 etc., it flows down toward the lower side of the game area 15 while changing its traveling direction.

  When the game ball that rolls while colliding with the obstacle 57 and the game nail 13 wins the start opening 25, a special symbol game and a big win lottery which will be described later are started. That is, the start opening 25 is a winning opening that becomes a trigger for the special symbol game and the big hit lottery. In this embodiment, since the starting port 25 is installed in the vibration region 15a, the movement of the game ball in the vicinity of the starting port 25 is different from the normal when the vibration motors 36 and 36a are driven. You may behave and you will be able to enjoy an unprecedented pachinko game.

  In addition, an illumination unit 53 is disposed above the upper plate 20, and as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. 4, the display case 37 e disposed in the center of the illumination unit 53 includes 7 A special symbol display 33 composed of the segment LED 41 is accommodated. The 7-segment LED 41 is repeatedly turned on / off when a game ball wins the start opening 25. When the 7-segment LED 41 is turned on / off, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed, and the game state varies depending on the result, is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  Special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided on the left and right sides of the display case 37e. The special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are used to display the game ball at the start port 25 until the special symbol being displayed is stopped when the game ball wins the start port 25 while the special symbol is displayed. The number of times the execution of the variable symbol special display based on the winning is suspended (so-called “the number of reserved balls of the special symbol”) is displayed by lighting. When the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, variability display of the special symbol that has been suspended is started. Specifically, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d are lit in order from the left in correspondence with the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, and the special symbol variation display is temporarily stopped. When the change display of the reserved special symbol is started, the corresponding special symbol hold lamp is turned off. An upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times (number).

  Also, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball wins the start opening 25 described above, the variation display of the decorative design for the effect is started at the start of the variation display of the special symbol. The Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the effect based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 until the decorative design for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the variable display of decorative symbols for use is suspended. Thereafter, when the decorative design for effect that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol for effect that has been put on hold is started. In other words, the variation display of the decorative design for presentation performed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 and the variation display of the special symbol are performed at the same timing.

  The special symbol and the decorative symbol both function as identification information, and the special symbol game which is a unit game from the change display of the special symbol to the stop display, and the variation of the decorative symbol performed in synchronization with the special symbol. In the present embodiment, a “variable display game” is used together with a game that is a unit game from display to stop display. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a variable display game is performed when a game ball wins the start opening 25.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 (see FIG. 3) provided on the left side of the approximate center of the game area 15, in the normal symbol display 35 provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33, The two display lamps composed of symbols such as "x" are variably displayed as ordinary symbols by alternately turning on and off.

  Further, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided below the display case 37e. The normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d can execute the change display of the held normal symbol by turning on or off when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 during the normal symbol change described above. The number of times (so-called “the number of reserved balls of ordinary symbols”) is displayed. That is, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d are turned on sequentially from the left in correspondence with the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the held normal symbols, and when the fluctuation is stopped and displayed, the next normal symbol held next is held. Is displayed, and the corresponding normal symbol holding lamp is turned off. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the variable symbol display is suspended. For example, the upper limit is four times (pieces).

  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. The game ball can easily enter the start opening 25. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is opened, the blade member 23 is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 25. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 23 differs depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  On the left side of the illumination unit 53, the above-described cross button 28 is arranged. The cross button 28 moves a movable body 38 (see FIG. 15) arranged as a movable member in the present embodiment, and operates a vibration motor 36 that vibrates the movable body 38 at a predetermined vibration intensity and frequency. Or moving to a predetermined position on the game board 14 by an external operation of the player.

  The cross button 28 is set so that, for example, the vertical button operation increases or decreases the vibration intensity of the movable body 38, and the horizontal button operation increases or decreases the vibration frequency. The cross button 28 may function as an operation button for controlling the moving direction of the movable body 38 and may be positioned at a predetermined XY position on the display area 32a. The operation mode of the movable body 38 can be selected by using the selection buttons 28a and 28b arranged on the right side of the cross button 28. In this way, the player himself / herself controls the operation state of the movable body 38, thereby adjusting the rolling state of the game ball in the vibration region 15a and the peripheral region thereof and enjoying the pachinko game.

  Here, as an example of an accessory, a special winning opening 39 provided below the start opening 25 will be described.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). The shutter 40 is a jackpot lottery executed when a game ball is won at the start opening 25, and the jackpot lottery is won, and a special number symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 as a special symbol. When the state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state, which is a special gaming state, the game ball is driven so as to be in an open state in which a game ball can be easily received. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 101 (see FIG. 7) and a count sensor 102 (see FIG. 7). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.

  A game from an open state in which the big prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is easy to accept game balls to a closed state in which the big prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept game balls is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. Since the round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round, “2” round, etc., the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 101. . In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 101. Note that the gaming state until the (final) round game that cannot continue from the first round game to the next round game is called a jackpot gaming state. That is, the jackpot gaming state is a gaming state advantageous for the player.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the large winning opening 39, the number set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. The game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the general gaming state, the jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state and the special symbol game are performed, and the special game based on the lottery result is performed. A combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed on the display region 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and an effect image associated with the lottery result is also displayed on the display region 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Will be displayed. If the lottery result is won, a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed, and a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific combination, and the game proceeds to the jackpot gaming state described above.

  Thus, in the game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start opening 25, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to the player, The special symbol display 33 performs variable display of the special symbol, and the liquid crystal display device 32 executes a variable display game in which the decorative symbol is variably displayed. A predetermined effect display is performed in accordance with the variable display game. It is a game that is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the prize winning port 39 is provided as an example of an accessory, but any number of two or more actors may be provided on the game board 14.

  In the present embodiment, during the execution of the jackpot gaming state, the number of rounds from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued (the maximum number of continuous rounds) is 15 rounds or 2 rounds. It is. Note that the maximum number of consecutive rounds during execution of the jackpot gaming state is not limited. For example, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is selected from “1” round to “15” round by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 5)). Any number of rounds may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 including a liquid crystal display panel is employed as a display means for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) May be made of a cathode ray tube, dot LED, segment LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided with the special symbol and the normal symbol. You may comprise so that a fluctuation | variation display may be carried out. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the fluctuation display means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the fluctuation display means.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 as game control means and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the game, and the sub control circuit 200 controls the production according to the progress of the game (for example, image display control, sound output control, decoration lamp control, movable member control, etc. ).

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. The main CPU 66 functions as a movable member control means for transmitting a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to drive the movable body 38 as a movable member, and for example, functions as a special game execution means, a lottery means, etc. It will function as various means to be described later.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. Etc. are 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.

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

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage A ball sensor 114, a start winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a big prize opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

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

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

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins each of the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the passing gate 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54.

  A start winning ball sensor 116 which is a game ball detecting means is provided at the start port 25. The start winning ball sensor 116 detects that a game ball has won the start opening 25 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 23 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 23 open or closed in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 3 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  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 tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

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

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

  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 a control of launching 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 is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp control circuit 76, in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 66, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, special symbols. The symbol display 33 (7 segment LED 41), the normal symbol display 35 (display lamp), and the like are controlled.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R, control of the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Do.

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

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a variable display control means, a sub CPU 206 as sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and speakers 46L and 46R. A voice control circuit 230 for controlling the sound generated from the lamp, a lamp control circuit 240 for controlling the lamps 133a and 133b such as decorative lamps, a movable member control circuit 260 for controlling the movable body 38 which is a movable member, and the like. Has been. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  Connected to the sub CPU 206 are a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a cross button 28 for performing an operation for driving the movable body 38, selection buttons 28a and 28b for selecting an operation mode of the movable body 38 (movable member), and the like. Has been. 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. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means to be described later, such as a movable body control means for controlling the movable body 38, for example.

  In the program ROM 208, the sub CPU 206 relates to a plurality of types of effect image data associated with the image display of the liquid crystal display device 32 executed in association with the variable display of the special symbol of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and related to the round game during the jackpot game A plurality of types of effect image data to be executed are stored, and in addition, various tables such as a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects are also stored.

  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.

  The display control circuit 250 is executed in association with a plurality of types of effect patterns that are supplied from the sub CPU 206 and accompanied by the progress of effect display that is executed in relation to the variable display of special symbols, and in the round game during the jackpot game. Control is performed to cause the liquid crystal display device 32 to display images of effect image data such as a plurality of types of effect patterns.

  The sound control circuit 230 generates sound from the speakers 46L and 46R in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the decorative lamps 133a and 133b according to a program stored in the program ROM 208 supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The movable member control circuit 260 is controlled by the sub CPU 206, and the movable member (movable body 38) is controlled in accordance with a program stored in the program ROM 208 and operations of the cross button 28, the selection buttons 28a, 28b, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, in the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control circuit 60 as the game control means and the sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means are configured separately, but the main control circuit 60 And the sub-control circuit 200 may be configured on the same substrate.

  In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. 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 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.

[Game machine operation]
Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be briefly described. In the present embodiment, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be broadly classified into a general gaming state (consuming a game ball while performing a jackpot lottery, a so-called disadvantageous state for the player) and a jackpot gaming state (short for the player). It is divided into a so-called advantageous state for a player who can expect a large amount of game balls in time. The general game state is divided into a normal mode, a probability change mode, or a time reduction mode according to a change in the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 as will be described in detail later. Further, in the jackpot gaming state, the 15R probability variable jackpot gaming state, 2R probability variation jackpot gaming state, or 15R is selected according to a specific number symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 selected in the special symbol control processing described later. Three types of jackpot gaming states, which are normal jackpot gaming states, are determined.

  In the probability variation mode or the short time mode in the general gaming state, the variation time from when the special symbol and the normal symbol start to the variable display until it is stopped is set to be shorter than that in the normal mode. When the result is "winning" (that is, when the display lamp is stopped and displayed as "O" in the normal symbol display 35 described above), the opening time of the blade member 23 attached to the start port 25 is in the normal mode. Is set longer. Therefore, it becomes easy to win a game ball at the start opening 25, so that the number of jackpot lottery per unit time is significantly increased as compared to the normal mode, and the payout of winning balls for winning at the start opening 25 also increases. There is little loss of game balls, which can be said to be advantageous for the player.

  In the time reduction mode, when the number of changes of the special symbol is digested a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the general gaming state shifts from the time reduction mode to the normal mode (the most basic general gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10). To do. On the other hand, in the probability change mode, the probability change mode is maintained until the next jackpot gaming state is won. Furthermore, in the probability variation mode, as shown in the jackpot lottery table in FIG. 6, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is set to be higher than the normal mode and the short-time mode.

  The three types of jackpot gaming states (15R probability variable jackpot gaming state, 2R probability variable jackpot gaming state or 15R normal jackpot gaming state) in the present embodiment are obtained by using the jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) in a special symbol control process described later. With reference, lotteries are drawn with different lottery probabilities depending on the general game state (normal mode, time reduction mode or probability variation mode). At this time, when the jackpot gaming state is won, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is, for example, a special symbol of “7” is displayed in the case of the 15R probability variation jackpot gaming state, and the 2R probability variation jackpot game is displayed. In the state, for example, a special symbol “3” is displayed. Further, in the case of 15R normal jackpot gaming state, for example, a special symbol of “5” is displayed. Then, after the 15R probability variable jackpot gaming state or the 2R probability variable jackpot gaming state ends, the general gaming state is set to the probability variation mode, and after the 15R normal jackpot gaming state ends, the general gaming state is set to the time reduction mode. That is, in the 15R probability variation jackpot gaming state or the 2R probability variation jackpot gaming state, the general gaming state is set to the probability variation mode after the jackpot gaming state is finished, so that it can be said to be the most advantageous gaming state for the player.

  Hereinafter, processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in accordance with the change in the gaming state described above is shown in FIGS.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 7, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 9, a special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the special symbol display 33, and the decorative symbol is executed (step S12). . Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the normal symbol control process relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 35 is executed (step S13). Thus, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in step S12 and step S13 are 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 period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process for updating each lottery value such as a jackpot lottery random value (step S21). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting a winning of a game ball to the start opening 25 or the like (step S22). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, and the like. The timer update process is executed (step S23). Then, when this process ends, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S24, an output process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies a signal for drive control based on various output requests stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to a solenoid, a motor, and the like. That is, in each process described later, the main CPU 66 is for various driving game members (that is, game members that are arranged in the game area 15 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and change its form according to the game state). When the signal output request is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a signal corresponding to the request is output. For example, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 for opening or closing the blade member 23 attached to the start opening 25, and the big prize opening solenoid 121 for opening or closing the shutter 40 attached to the big prize opening 39. When there is a request for driving each solenoid, such as the above, a control signal is output to drive various driving game members. And when this process is complete | finished, a process is moved to step S25.

  In step S25, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets various commands in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and supplies them to the sub-control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of special symbol derived and displayed, a movable member drive command, and the like. For example, when the sub-control circuit 200 receives this movable member drive command, the movable member control circuit 260 performs control to drive each servo motor that drives the movable body 38 or moves the movable body, which constitutes the movable rendering means. Do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

  In step S26, 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. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies 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 the game balls winning in 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]
The special symbol control process executed in step S12 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in the process of step S31, the main CPU 66 loads a special symbol control flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the special symbol control flag and moves the process to step S32.

  In step S32, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (00). If the special symbol control flag is not (00), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S34. If the special symbol control flag is (00), the process proceeds to step S33 to perform a special symbol storage check process. In this special symbol memory check process, the details will be described later, but the number of special symbols held is checked, and if there is a reserve, lottery of “big hit”, special symbol variation start, special symbol variation timer is set, etc. Then, (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the special symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S34, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (01). If the special symbol control flag is not (01), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S40. When the special symbol control flag is (01), special symbol variation time monitoring processing is performed. That is, in step S35, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation timer is timed up (that is, "0"). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol stop process in step S36 and updates the special symbol holding number stored in the main RAM 70 so as to decrease by "1". Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the general gaming state is the time reduction mode, and if it is in the time reduction mode, the main CPU 66 renews the time reduction stored in the main RAM 70 so as to decrease by “1”, and the time reduction is “ When it becomes 0 "(that is, the end of the time reduction mode), the general gaming state is set to the normal mode and the time reduction mode is ended.

  Next, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol is a big hit in step S37. If not, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag in step S39 (that is, the value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process). Set) to finish the process. If the special symbol is a big hit, a special winning opening release waiting process in step S38 is performed. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating waiting for the special winning opening to the special symbol control flag, and sets a waiting time (for example, 1 second) in the special winning opening release waiting timer. End the process.

  In step S40, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (02). If the special symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S43. When the special symbol control flag is (02), a special winning opening release process is performed. In the special prize opening process, first, the main CPU 66 determines in step S41 whether the special prize opening waiting timer is timed up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, a special winning opening opening process is performed in step S42. In this special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 66 first sets the opening of the special winning opening 39 (stores the opening instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and then the big hit Depending on the type, the opening time of the big prize opening 39 is set in the big prize opening timer (for example, 30 seconds if the big hit is 15R probability variation big hit or 15R normal big hit, and 1 second if the 2R probability big hit is 2). Then, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (03) indicating the special winning opening release monitoring process, and the process ends.

  In step S43, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (03). If the special symbol control flag is not (03), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S50. When the special symbol control flag is (03), a special winning opening opening monitoring process is performed. In the special winning opening release monitoring process, first, the main CPU 66 determines whether the special winning opening release timer has timed out (that is, “0”) in step S44, or whether a predetermined number of game balls have won the special winning opening 39. Judge whether or not. Then, when the time of the grand prize opening timer expires, and at the same time, if the prescribed number of game balls have not won the grand prize opening 39, the processing is terminated. Then, when the time of the winning opening opening timer expires or when a prescribed number of game balls in the large winning opening 39 satisfy one of the conditions for winning, the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S45, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening closing process (stores a closing instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and moves the process to step S46.

  In step S46, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times that the special winning opening is opened (the so-called number of rounds), and whether or not the specified number of times (15 times for the 15R normal jackpot or 15R probability variation jackpot, 2 times for the 2R probability variation jackpot) has been reached. In step S49, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (04) for requesting the jackpot end process, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of times of opening of the big prize opening has not reached the prescribed number, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball that won the big prize opening 39 has passed a predetermined specific area in step S47. When the game ball that has won the big prize opening 39 does not pass through the predetermined specific area (when the V / count sensor 102 does not detect the passage of the game ball), the special symbol control flag is terminated in step S49. A value (04) for requesting processing is set, and the processing ends. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S48 when the game ball that has won the special winning opening 39 has passed a predetermined specific area (that is, the V / count sensor 102 has detected the passage of the game ball).

  In step S48, the main CPU 66 performs a special winning opening opening waiting process. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the special symbol control flag is set again with a value (02) for requesting the opening of the special winning opening 39, and the waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set in the special winning opening release waiting timer. Exit.

  In step S50, the main CPU 66 performs jackpot end processing. In the jackpot end processing, when the jackpot symbol is 15R probability variation jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot, the general gaming state is set to the probability variation mode, and when the jackpot symbol is 15R regular jackpot, the general gaming state is set to the time reduction mode, and further in the time reduction mode. The upper limit (for example, 100 times) of the variation number of the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Finally, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process executed in step S33 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S61, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservations is “0”. If the number of special symbol reservations is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S62 to perform special processing. If the number of symbols held is not “0” (that is, if there is a special symbol change request), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S62, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data for supplying a demo display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demo display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process ends, the special symbol storage check process ends.

  In step S63, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) for requesting special symbol variation time management to the special symbol control flag, and moves the process to step S64.

  In step S64, a jackpot lottery process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the general gaming state, and selects one jackpot lottery table from a plurality of jackpot lottery tables (see FIG. 6) having different jackpot values based on the read general gaming state. Then, with reference to the jackpot lottery random number value extracted when the game ball wins the starting opening 25 and the selected jackpot lottery table, the jackpot is lottery (15R probability variable jackpot, 2R probability variable jackpot, 15R normal jackpot or “ "Determine one of" out of the box "). Here, as shown in the jackpot lottery table of FIG. 6, in the jackpot lottery table in the normal mode or the short time mode and the jackpot lottery table in the probability variation mode, the jackpot lottery value is 7/400 (15R normal in the normal mode and the short mode). It is set to jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot and 2R probability variation jackpot all jackpot lottery value), but in probability variation mode 70/400 (15R regular jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot and 2R probability variation jackpot all jackpot lottery value) Total). That is, by selecting the jackpot lottery table based on different game states (normal mode, probability change mode, time reduction mode) in the general game state, the probability of shifting to the jackpot game state is different. As described above, when the general gaming state is the probability variation mode, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is improved as compared to the normal mode and the short-time mode, which can be said to be an advantageous state for the player. In this jackpot lottery process, a command (see step S25 in FIG. 8) for operating the movable body 38 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S65.

  In step S65, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S66 if the lottery result in the jackpot lottery process in step S64 described above is a big win, and moves the process to step S67 if not the big win.

  In step S66, a special symbol determination process that is a jackpot symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol to be displayed corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S64. For example, the special symbol “7” is determined for the 15R probability variable jackpot, the special symbol “3” for the 2R probability variable jackpot, or the special symbol “5” for the 15R normal jackpot. "As such, special symbols are determined for each jackpot. Then, the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S67, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol (for example, a number other than “7”, “3”, “5”) corresponding to the off symbol and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the special symbol corresponding to the deviation is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S68, a gaming state determination process is performed. In this gaming state determination process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the current general gaming state is the probability change mode or the time reduction mode. If the probability change mode or the time reduction mode is selected, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S70. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current general gaming state is not the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode (that is, the normal mode), the special symbol variation time (for example, 10 seconds) in the normal mode is set in the special symbol variation timer in step S69. And stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S70, the main CPU 66 sets a special symbol variation time in the probability variation mode or the short time mode (a time shorter than the special symbol variation time in the normal mode, for example, 5 seconds) in the special symbol variation timer. Store in the area. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S71, the main CPU 66 stores a request for starting the variable display to the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 4) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and moves the process to step S72. By this processing, the special symbol display 33 displays the variation of the special symbol in accordance with the variation time set in the special symbol variation timer in the steps S69 and S70, and after the predetermined time has elapsed (the special symbol variation). After the timer expires, the special symbol of “big hit” or “losing” determined in the above step S66 and step S67 is stopped and displayed.

  In step S72, the decoration pattern displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 and the effect time determination process are performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the liquid crystal display device is based on the “big hit” or “out of place” data stored in step S66 or step S67 and the special symbol variation time stored in step S69 or step S70. The decorative symbols and effect times that are effect-displayed in the 32 display areas 32 a are determined and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The decorative symbols and effect times stored here are supplied as derived symbol designation commands from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the command output process in step S25 of FIG. Thereby, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and the variation time of the decorative symbol is also determined. That is, the variation time of the special symbol derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33 and the variation time of the decorative symbol derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 are synchronized.

[Normal symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S13 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 66 loads a normal symbol control flag in step S101. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check request. If the normal symbol control flag is not (00), the process proceeds to step S104. . If the normal symbol control flag is (00), the normal symbol storage check process in step 103 is performed. This normal symbol memory check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 12, but the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved normal symbols, and if there is a number of reserved symbols, the main CPU 66 determines whether the normal symbol is hit, starts changing the normal symbol, The normal symbol variation timer is set, etc., and (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the normal symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S104, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (01). If the normal symbol control flag is not (01), the process proceeds to step S107. If the normal symbol control flag is (01), it is determined in step S105 whether the normal symbol variation timer has timed up (that is, "0"). If the time has not expired, the process ends. . On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation timer expires, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol stop process in step S106. In this normal symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 sets a request to stop the fluctuation to the normal symbol display 35 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the normal symbol display 35 displays the determination result of “success” or “displacement” of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol storage check process. When this process is completed, the number of normal symbol reservations stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is stored and updated so as to decrease by “1”. Then, (02) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S107, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (02). If the normal symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S111. If the normal symbol control flag is (02), the process proceeds to step S108 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is a hit. If the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to the normal electric character releasing process in step S109. On the other hand, when determining that the normal symbol is not a hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (00) for requesting the normal symbol storage check to the normal symbol control flag and ends the processing in step S110.

  In the ordinary electric accessory release process in step S109, the main CPU 66 performs an opening process of the blade member 23 of the ordinary electric accessory (stores the release of the ordinary electric accessory in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Furthermore, the opening time of the blade member 23 of the normal electric accessory (for example, 3 seconds when the game state is the probability change mode or the short time mode, 0.2 seconds when the normal mode is normal) according to the game state of the game table is normal. The electric accessory release timer is set, the normal symbol control flag is set to (03), and the process ends.

  In step S111, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (03). If the normal symbol control flag is not (03), the process proceeds to step S114. If the normal symbol control flag is (03), the process proceeds to step S112 to determine whether the normal electric accessory release timer has timed out (that is, "0"). Then, when the normal electric accessory release timer has not expired, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal electric accessory release timer has timed out, in the normal electric accessory closing process of step S113, the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is closed (normally in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Memorize the closing of the electric accessory). Then, (04) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S114, the main CPU 66 clears the normal symbol control flag (that is, sets the value “00” for requesting the normal symbol storage check) and ends the process.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S103 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S121, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol reserve number is “0”. If it is determined that the normal symbol reserve number is “0”, the normal symbol storage check is performed. The process ends. This normal symbol holding number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and when it is detected that a game ball has passed through the passing gate 54, the predetermined symbol (for example, “4”) is increased by “1” as an upper limit. When the variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game ends, “1” is subtracted and the memory is updated. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the number of held normal symbols is not “0”, in step S122, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol variation timer monitoring request value “01” in the normal symbol control flag, and then proceeds to step S123. Move processing.

  In step S123, a normal symbol hit determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol per-determining random number extracted when the normal symbol starting region passes (by passing the game ball through the passing gate 54) and the normal symbol per-unit determination stored in the main ROM 68. Refers to the value. Then, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per ordinary symbol matches the determination value per ordinary symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the winning symbol (for example, “◯” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. On the other hand, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per normal symbol does not match the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the off symbol (for example, “×” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. The winning symbol and the off symbol stored in this manner are supplied to the normal symbol display 35 as a derived normal symbol designation command. As a result, the normal symbol display 35 starts normal symbol variation display (for example, “O” and “×” symbols are alternately blinked). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the general gaming state is the probability changing mode or the time saving mode. If the general gaming state is the probability changing mode or the time saving mode, in step S126, the main CPU 66 The normal symbol variation stop time (for example, 5 seconds) shorter than that in the normal mode is set in the normal symbol variation timer, and the processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode (that is, the normal mode), in step S125, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol variation stop time (for example, 30 seconds) longer than the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode to the normal symbol variation timer. Set to ending.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S201 corresponds to an example of an initial setting unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates various random number values positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 analyzes a command sent from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 and executes a process according to the analyzed command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control such as a decorative symbol according to the derived symbol designation command. This is performed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process (step S205) for controlling sounds generated from the speakers 46L and 46R and a lamp control process (step S206) for controlling the light emission of the various lamps 133a and 133b.

  After execution of the ramp control process, the process shifts to a movable member control process (step S207), which will be described later. In this case, the movable body 38 that is a movable member can be driven under predetermined movable conditions (vibration intensity, vibration range, etc.). When the series of processes in steps S202 to S207 is thus completed, the process proceeds to step S202.

  As described above, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

[Moving member control processing]
A subroutine of the movable member control process executed in step S207 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S300, the main CPU 66 accesses a memory such as a main ROM 68 and a main RAM 70 memory in which game information at that time is stored, and the movable body 38 vibrated by the vibration motor 36 based on this data. It is determined whether or not the (movable member) is operating. When it is determined that the movable body 38 (movable member) is operating, the process proceeds to step S301, and when it is not operating, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S301 when the movable member is operating, it is determined whether or not the remaining operation time by the movable member operation monitoring timer has reached zero. Here, when the remaining time is zero, that is, when the time is up, the process returns to the main routine after moving to the movable member end process of step S302. If the remaining time is not zero, that is, the time is not up, the process returns directly to the main routine.

  When the movable member is not operating, the sub CPU 206 in step S303 determines whether or not there is a movable member operation request signal from the main CPU 66, or an operation signal for a movable member operation request generated when the cross button 28 is operated. The presence or absence of is determined. If it is determined that an operation request has not been made, the process returns to the main routine. If an operation request has been made, the process proceeds to the next step S304.

  In step S304, a process for determining a movable condition (vibration intensity, etc.) of the movable body 38 set in advance with reference to the comparison table is performed.

  In step S305, the main CPU 66 performs an output process of movable condition data for operating the movable member through the movable member control circuit 260 according to the operation condition determined in step S304.

  In the last step S306, the movable member operation time corresponding to the movable condition is set in the movable member operation monitoring timer, and the process returns to the main routine.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 10 described above, the following special effects can be obtained. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as the decorative symbols visually recognized from the game board 14 are variably displayed, an effect image or the like corresponding to this gaming state appears in the display area 32a. . Since the sub-control circuit 200 that controls the effect image and the like controls the vibration motor 36 and the movable body 38, the operation (vibration) of the movable body 38 can be performed in conjunction with the effect image. For example, by transmitting vibration to a specific position on the game board 14 close to the display area 32a where the effect image is displayed, and inducing a unique movement in the specific game member 37 and the surrounding game nails, A production effect can be exhibited. In addition, the effect can be further enhanced by displaying an image related to vibration such as a moving image using a rock drill, a moving image showing an earthquake, or the like.

  Further, in a special game state such as a reach state, the movable body 38 and the vibration motor 36 are linked via the main control circuit 60 in conjunction with the effects of sound from the speakers 46R, L and blinking of the decoration lamps 133a, 133b. Can be controlled to shift to the operation mode of the game board in a vibration state preferable for the player. Here, the reach state is not a series of display from the change display to the stop display of all the decorative symbols, but the other decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, leaving one decorative symbol for a while. Indicates that the state in which the remaining one of the decorative symbols is changing is continued. If the remaining one is the same as the decorative symbol that is stopped, the transition to the jackpot gaming state is determined.

  In addition, the player operates the cross button 28 and the like to place the vibration motor 36 and the movable body 38 at a desired position in the display area 32a, so that the player can enjoy a pachinko game by setting the game environment suitable for him / her. You can also. Thus, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in addition to the effect display by the display means, an effect with impact can be achieved by the movement by the movable effect means behind the translucent gaming board 14. In particular, since the vibration of the movable body provided in the movable effect means is transmitted to the game member or game ball on the game board, it is considered that an unexpected behavior of the game ball may occur, so that the game itself It can be expected to have an innovative production effect that is directly involved.

  The following gaming machines are realized from the embodiment described above.

  A game image 15 having a game area 15 in which a game ball rolls, and at least a part or all of this game area is made of a light-transmitting material, and an effect image that displays an effect image according to the game state Display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 32) that has a display area (for example, display area 32a), is disposed behind the game board 14, and is visible through the game board 14, and the display means And an effect space formed between the game board 14 and movable effect means disposed in the effect space. The moveable effect means is configured to vibrate freely on the game board 14. A gaming machine comprising: movable bodies 38, 38a capable of transmitting vibrations to game members and / or game balls; and vibration means (for example, vibration motors 36, 36a) for vibrating the movable bodies 38, 38a.

  A gaming machine in which a specific gaming member 37 (for example, a guide body or, for example, an impeller 37a) that is movable in conjunction with the vibration of the movable bodies 38, 38a is provided on the front surface of the gaming board 14 including the gaming area 15.

  The specific game member (the impeller 37a) is a game machine that is indirectly movable with respect to the vibration of the movable body 38a.

  The specific gaming member 37 is a gaming machine that is connected to the movable body 38 and is directly movable with respect to the vibration of the movable body 38.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the specific configuration of the display unit such as the game board and the liquid crystal display device 32, and the movable body constituting the movable effect unit can be appropriately changed. For example, the movable member storage case 31 may be entirely formed of a transparent member including the front panel 31a. In addition to the cross button 28, the operation means for the vibration motor 36 and the movable body 38 may include an operation unit such as a touch panel type, a ball mouse type, and a voice detection type.

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 same pachinko gaming machine. It is a front view which shows the general view in the same pachinko gaming machine. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the same pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub-control circuit comprised in the same pachinko gaming machine. It is various determination tables referred in the same pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in the same pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the system timer interruption process performed in the same pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control process performed in the same pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process performed in the same pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol control process performed in the same pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage check process performed in the same pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the sub control circuit main process performed in the same pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the movable member control process performed in the same pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing of the direct drive mechanism of the specific game member in the same pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing of the indirect drive mechanism of the specific game member in the same pachinko gaming machine.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 14 Game board 15 Game area 15a Vibration area 28 Cross button 28a, 28b Selection button 31 Movable member storage case 31a Front panel 31c Opening part 32 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
36, 36a Vibration motor (vibration means)
37, 37a Specific gaming member 38, 38a Movable member (movable body)
60 Main control circuit 200 Sub control circuit 260 Movable member control circuit

Claims (4)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, and at least a part or all of this game area is made of a light-transmitting material;
Display means having an effect image display area for displaying an effect image according to the gaming state, disposed behind the game board, and visible through the game area;
A production space formed between the display means and the game board,
Movable production means arranged in the production space;
With
The movable production means is
A movable body configured to be able to vibrate and capable of transmitting vibration to a gaming member and / or a gaming ball on the gaming board;
Vibration means for vibrating the movable body;
A gaming machine comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a specific gaming member that is movable in conjunction with vibration of the movable body is provided on a front surface of the gaming board including the gaming area.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific game member is indirectly movable with respect to vibration of the movable body.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific game member is connected to the movable body and is directly movable with respect to vibration of the movable body.

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