JP2008132182A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which a player can enjoy a new performance effect with strong impact in addition to a powerful image performance by a large-sized display device. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a game board which has a game area where game balls roll and is partially or totally formed of a light transmissive member; a display means provided with a display area for displaying a performance image corresponding to a game state, the display means being disposed behind the game board and visible through the game board; a performance space formed between the display means and the game board; and a movable performance means disposed inside the performance space, wherein the movable performance means includes: a plurality of cover bodies each freely movably disposed and capable of covering the display area; a driving means for driving the cover bodies; and a cover body control means for controlling the driving means to drive the cover bodies and create a uncovered area inside the display area as a performance image display area defined for each game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  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.

  Therefore, in the market, it is 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.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can solve the above-described problems.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, a part or all of which is formed of a translucent member, and an effect image corresponding to the game state are displayed. A display means having a display area and disposed behind the game board and visible through the game board; an effect space formed between the display means and the game board; and Movable presentation means disposed in the space, each of the movable presentation means being movably arranged and capable of covering the display area, and driving means for driving the covering bodies And a covering body control means for controlling the driving means to drive the covering body so that an uncovered area can be created in the display area as an effect image display area defined for each gaming state. A gaming machine.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the covering body control means changes the size of different effect image display areas corresponding to the respective gaming states, thereby changing the gaming state. It is characterized in that the change can be notified.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the covering body is formed of a plate-shaped body that can be wound up by connecting a plurality of belt-shaped members, and the covering body control means Is characterized in that the plate-like body is extended by a predetermined length to determine the size of the effect image display area.

  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, due to the advancement and retreat of the covering provided in the movable effect means, the effect display area using an image or the like will change in the game area according to the game state, and an unprecedented effect can be achieved, Amusement interest can be improved.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a gaming area in which a game ball rolls, a game board formed by a part or all of a member having translucency, and an effect image corresponding to the gaming state. A display means having a display area and disposed behind the game board and visible through the game board; an effect space formed between the display means and the game board; and Movable presentation means disposed in the space, each of the movable presentation means being movably arranged and capable of covering the display area, and driving means for driving the covering bodies And a covering body control means for controlling the driving means to drive the covering body so that an uncovered area can be created in the display area as an effect image display area defined for each gaming state. It is a configuration.

  That is, a large-sized display comprising a transparent gaming board having a gaming area provided with gaming members including a gaming nail and a prize opening, and a liquid crystal display device, for example, and a display area substantially equivalent to the gaming area. An effect space having the same size as the game area is provided between the means, and a movable effect means having a movable body with mechanical movement is disposed in the effect space, and the game board is transparent. In addition to the powerful effect image display by the display means (liquid crystal display device) that can be visually recognized, a fresh and dynamic effect by the movable effect means is executed in front of the display means, thereby enabling a strong impact effect.

  The movable rendering means according to the present embodiment is movably disposed, and includes a plurality of covering bodies capable of covering the display area, driving means for driving these covering bodies, and controlling the driving means to The structure is provided with a covering body control means that drives the covering body and makes it possible to create an uncovered area in the display area as an effect image display area defined for each gaming state.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, as the gaming state of the gaming machine, when the game ball launched into the gaming area has won a predetermined winning opening, a normal gaming state in which a special game lottery is executed by the control unit, and a large amount And a special game state (so-called “hit game state”) in which a prize ball acquisition opportunity is obtained. The transition from the normal game state to the special game state is performed in response to the special game lottery result executed in the normal game state. Further, the normal game state in the previous period is divided into, for example, a normal mode, a time reduction mode, and a probability change mode which will be described later. Further, the special gaming state is classified into three types of jackpot gaming states, for example, 15R probability variation jackpot gaming state, 2R probability variation jackpot gaming state, or 15R normal jackpot gaming state, based on a lottery result executed in a special symbol control process described later. Divided.

  On the other hand, in the display area of the display means, a predetermined effect image display is performed for each gaming state described above. For example, in response to the lottery result in the normal gaming state, a decorative pattern indicating numbers from 0 to 9, for example, is variably displayed and stopped on the display means, and a predetermined effect image (for example, a character image) is displayed. Etc. are displayed as a video.

  The change in the variation state of the decorative symbol will be described more specifically. For example, a normal variation state in which a plurality of decorative symbols from a variation display to a stop display are displayed in series and a plurality of decoration symbols are displayed in a variable manner. After that, not all decorative symbols are stopped and displayed almost simultaneously, but one decorative symbol is left and other decorative symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the remaining one decorative symbol is changing for a while. There is a fluctuating state with a so-called “reach state” that is continued.

  In this “reach state”, if one decorative symbol that is being changed is stopped and displayed in the same design as the other decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed, the state shifts to the special game state described above. In the present embodiment, the “reach state” is also regarded as one gaming state.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment moves the covering for each gaming state in front of the display area of the display means, thereby changing the display area not covered by the covering for each gaming state and changing the covering An effect image is displayed for each gaming state in a display area that is not covered with the body. That is, an area not covered with the covering is created in the display area as an effect image display area defined for each gaming state. By doing so, when the display area is viewed through the gaming area, the effect image display area that is not covered with the covering body is changed in the gaming area according to the gaming state.

  The covering is preferably a thin film or a thin plate that can be disposed at a limited depth in the production space, for example, a roll film that can be wound around, a plate that will be described later, and the like. . The roll film body or plate-like body is moved in front of the display area of the display means, and an operation of changing the display area not covered with these covering bodies for each gaming state is executed.

  Further, as a driving means for driving such a covering, for example, a motor or the like can be considered. The rotation axis of the motor is used as the winding shaft of the cover, and the cover is moved to rewind the winding shaft by rotating the motor to change the uncovered area of the display area. It is good also as a structure.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, when viewed through the game area, for example, the effect image display area in the time reduction mode is arranged so as to be located near the center of the game area, and the effect in the probability change mode is provided. The image display area is arranged so as to be located near the right side of the game area, and in the big hit gaming state, the effect image display area is arranged so as to be located near the lower side of the game area, and the decorative image is displayed in the effect image display area. It is possible to produce an effect of displaying a variation display of the image and a predetermined effect image.

  Thus, according to 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 game board. Due to the advancement and retreat of the covering body provided, the effect display area using images etc. will change in the game area according to the game state, and it will be possible to produce a novel effect that has never been seen before, improving the game entertainment Can do.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the covering body control unit can notify the change in the gaming state by changing the size of the different effect image display areas corresponding to the respective gaming states. .

  Here, the change in the game state includes a change in the game state when the normal game state is changed to the special game state, for example, a change in the change state of the plurality of decorative symbols displayed on the display means. This is a concept that includes

  Further, notifying the change of the gaming state is a concept including the probability of changing the gaming state, that is, the notification for predicting the change of the gaming state. Here, the probability of changing the gaming state is the current reach state. This indicates the reliability of whether or not the combination becomes a specific combination indicating that the game will shift to the jackpot gaming state.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and when the reach state is reached, the covering body moves to cover the predetermined area in the display area, and at this time, the game shifts to the jackpot gaming state. It is possible to produce an effect such that the area covered by the covering, that is, the area not covered by the covering, which is the effect image display area, is varied according to the probability.

  More specifically, for example, when the area covering the display area by the covering body is about 10% of the gaming area when viewed through the gaming area, that is, the covering body as the effect image display area When the display area that is not covered by the display area is viewed through the gaming area, the display area is approximately 90% of the gaming area in a “large area state”, and the area that the covering covers the display area is transparent to the gaming area. About 50% of the game area when viewed visually, that is, when the display area not covered by the covering as the effect image display area is viewed through the game area, about 50% of the game area. The case of the degree is defined as two stages of “small area state”. Then, in the case of “large area state”, the probability of shifting to a big hit corresponds to, for example, approximately 10%, and in the case of “small area state”, for example, approximately 80%. It is possible to report the probability (reliability) of whether or not it is a specific combination indicating that the transition is made. By doing so, for example, in a reach state, when the effect image display area is viewed through the game area, when the game area is approximately 50% of the game area, the player's sense of expectation is viewed. An effect that it can be increased is possible.

  Further, the covering body is composed of a plate-like body that can be wound up by connecting a plurality of band-like members, and the covering body control means expands the plate-like body by a predetermined length to display the effect image display. It can be set as the structure which determines the width of an area | region.

  As the plate-like body that can be freely wound, a plate having a structure such as a known shutter plate used for a shutter or the like can be considered. By doing so, a covering body that can be movably disposed in front of the display area of the front means and can cover the display area can be realized with a simple mechanism, and practicality is enhanced.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, the gaming machine is applied to a pachinko gaming machine.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. 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 movable member built-in case 31, a game board 14, and the like are disposed.

  A predetermined effect space is formed between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. In the present embodiment, the movable member built-in case 31 is disposed in the effect space. The movable member built-in case 31 is formed with an internal space for storing a movable body (also referred to as a movable member) that forms a main part of the present invention, and this internal space is included in the effect space. In the present embodiment, the game board 14, the liquid crystal display device 32, and the movable member built-in case 31 have substantially the same shape and the same area when viewed from the front.

  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 built-in case 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  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 formed in a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front and surrounded by the guide rail 30, and is an area where the game ball can roll. In addition, a plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. Note that a part of the game board 14 may be formed of a light-transmitting member.

  The movable member built-in case 31 is formed in a rectangular box shape with a translucent material, and is disposed behind the game board 14 (back side) and in front of the liquid crystal display device 32 (front side). The That is, the movable member built-in case 31 is arranged in a state of being sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. A plurality of covering bodies 80 that are movable according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are built in the movable member built-in case 31. Such a covering 80 is a main part of the present embodiment, and will be described in detail later.

  A liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of display means, is provided behind the game board 14 with the movable member built-in 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.

  In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display relating to a game including an effect image corresponding to the game state. The display area 32a includes the movable member built-in case 31 and the game area 15. It can be seen from the player side through the whole or a part, or the whole or a part of the game area outer region 16. The effect image according to the gaming state means a decorative symbol 93 or a character image (see FIGS. 17 to 19) or the like that is displayed in a variable manner or stopped according to the change in the gaming state described above.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 (display means) has a plurality of effect image display areas 38 defined for each gaming state defined in the display area 32a. The effect image display area 38 means an area assigned to the display area 32a as an area for displaying the decorative design 93, a predetermined effect image (for example, a character image) and the like as described above. The area on the display area that is not covered with is defined for each gaming state. That is, the effect image display area 38 changes for each gaming state in accordance with the movement of the covering 80 that moves for each gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the light-transmitting area in 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. The area to be provided can be increased, and the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  Decorative lamps 133a and 133b as light emitting display means are disposed 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 light-transmitting protective plate 19 made of a glass body or the like. The protection plate 19 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.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the electric decoration unit 53 provided on the upper plate 20 of the pachinko gaming machine 10, FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movable member built-in case 31 provided in the superposition | polymerization state in the back part. In addition, in the following description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 3 to 5, portions overlapping with the description using FIGS. 1 and 2 may be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game area 15 of the game board 14 includes two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), game nails (not shown), obstacles 55 and 57, a passage gate 54, a start port 25, The blade member 23, the special winning opening 39, and the general winning openings 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.

  At the lower part of the obstacle 57 provided in the approximate center of the game area 15, a start opening 25 that is one of the winning holes is provided, and the obstacle 57 and the game nail 13 installed in the game area 15 are connected. When a game ball that rolls while colliding wins the start opening 25, a special symbol game and a jackpot 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 addition, an illumination unit 53 is disposed above the upper plate 20. As shown in FIG. 3, a 7-segment LED 41 is provided in the display case 37 disposed in the center of the illumination unit 53. The configured special symbol display 33 is accommodated. The 7-segment LED 41 is repeatedly turned on / off when a game ball wins the start opening 25. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED 41, 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”.

  In addition, special symbol holding lamps 34 a to 34 d are provided on the left and right sides of the display case 37. 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 is won at the start opening 25 described above, a decorative pattern for production (FIGS. 17 to 19) is displayed at the start of the variable symbol display. Display) is started. 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.

  In the present embodiment, both the special symbol and the decorative symbol 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 is executed in synchronization with the special symbol. The game is a “variable display game” in combination with a game in which the unit game is displayed from the change display of the decorative symbols to the 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. 4) provided on the left side of the approximate center of the game area 15, “○” is displayed on 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 “×” are alternately lit and extinguished so that they are variably displayed as normal symbols.

  Further, below the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. 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 this 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”.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a big prize opening 39 is provided below the start opening 25. The special winning opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front). The shutter 40 is in an open state in which a special ball symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and when the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state which is the special gaming state, the gaming ball is easily received. To be driven. 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.

  As described above, 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 corresponding to the lottery result are 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. And if it wins a lottery result, it will transfer to the jackpot game state mentioned 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.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as an example of an accessory, an accessory of the big prize opening 39 is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any number of two or more combinations on the game board is possible. Things may be provided.

  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 continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 7)). Any number of rounds may be used.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic front view illustrating a movable effect mechanism 36 (described later) provided in a movable member built-in case 31 provided in a superposed state on the back of the game board 14. FIG. 6 is a schematic front view illustrating how the covering 80 moves.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the movable member built-in case 31 of the present embodiment is formed of a rectangular box-like case body having a hollow inside, and has an opening 31 a having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front in a portion overlapping with the game area 15. Is provided. That is, even when the movable member built-in case 31 is disposed between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32, the player can display the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 through the game area 15. It is possible to visually recognize the effect image and the like. Hereinafter, as shown in FIG. 2, the display area 32a that overlaps with the game area 15 is referred to as a specific display area 32c.

  In the present embodiment, the movable member built-in case 31 has the opening 31a. However, if at least the front and rear surfaces of the movable member built-in case 31 are formed of a light-transmitting material, the opening 31a is particularly formed. It is not necessary to provide it.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a movable effect mechanism 36, which is a movable effect means provided with a covering 80 as a movable member accompanied by a mechanical movement, is disposed inside the movable member built-in case 31. In addition to the powerful effect image display by the liquid crystal display device (display means) 32 that can be viewed through the game board 14, the movable effect mechanism 36 further displays the covering 80 in front of the liquid crystal display device 32. A fresh and dynamic effect is executed while moving and covering a predetermined area, thereby enabling a strong impact effect.

  The movable effect mechanism 36 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of covering bodies 80 that are movable members, a motor 43 that is a driving unit that drives these covering bodies 80, and a guide mechanism 84 that guides the movement of these covering bodies 80. It has.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, each of the coverings 80 is formed of, for example, a synthetic resin and can be stored in the movable member built-in case 31 and has a length slightly longer than the diameter of the game area 15 and the movable member built-in case 31. A plurality of elongate strip-like members 81 having a width of about 1/50 of the side length are formed of a plate-like body in which the edges in the width direction are connected so as to be swingably displaceable. And the said plate-shaped body is comprised so that winding is possible by making the elongate direction of the strip | belt-shaped member 81 into a winding shaft. As a plate-like body that forms such a covering 80, a known roll-up shutter plate used for a shutter or the like can be considered.

  That is, the plate-like body is connected to a rotating shaft member (not shown) of a motor 43 as a driving means to be described later, with one end side in the connecting direction of the band-like member 81 serving as a winding edge. The plate-shaped body can be wound by rotating the motor 43 in a predetermined direction (hereinafter referred to as “winding direction”), while the motor 43 is rotated in a direction opposite to the winding direction (hereinafter referred to as “rewinding direction”). The plate-like body can be extended by a predetermined length by performing a predetermined rotation. The plate-like body may be formed of a translucent synthetic resin such as celluloid, or may be made of an opaque synthetic resin or a metal such as aluminum.

  In addition, the covering body 80 of the present embodiment is not limited to the plate-like body in which the band-like members 81 are connected, and may be formed of, for example, a film member having some degree of flexibility.

  Specifically, the movable effect mechanism 36 includes four covering bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d as shown in FIG. As shown in the drawing, these coverings 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d are respectively fixed to the inner sides of the movable member built-in case 31 and at the left and right and upper and lower ends. Here, the covering provided at the left end of the movable member built-in case 31 is the left covering 80a, the covering provided at the right end of the movable member containing case 31 is the right covering 80b, and the movable member The covering provided at the upper end of the built-in case 31 is referred to as an upper covering 80c, and the covering provided at the lower end of the movable member containing case 31 is referred to as a lower covering 80d.

  More specifically, the left covering body 80a and the right covering body 80b are arranged such that the longitudinal direction of the belt-like member 81 constituting the covering bodies 80a and 80b is parallel to the vertical side of the movable member built-in case 31, and the upper covering body 80c. The lower covering body 80d is formed by arranging the longitudinal direction of the band-shaped member 81 constituting the covering bodies 80c and 80d in parallel with the lateral side of the movable member built-in case 31.

  The driving means of this embodiment is configured to include a motor 43 such as a known stepping motor, for example, and the motor 43 is provided independently for each covering 80 as shown in FIGS. It has been.

  Specifically, the motor 43a that drives the left covering 80a has, for example, the movable member built-in case 31 of the movable member built-in case 31 in a state where the rotation shaft 82a is parallel to the vertical side of the movable member built-in case 31 as shown in the figure. Fixed to the upper left corner of the front view. And the said left covering 80a is connected with the rotating shaft member (not shown) which forms the rotating shaft 82a of the motor 43a at the winding edge.

  Further, as shown in the drawing, the motor 43b for driving the right covering 80b has the rotating shaft 82b parallel to the vertical side of the movable member built-in case 31, for example, the right side of the movable member built-in case 31 in the front view. Fixed to the lower corner. The right covering 80b is connected at its winding edge to a rotating shaft member (not shown) that forms the rotating shaft 82b of the motor 43b.

  In addition, the motor 43c for driving the upper cover 80c has a rotating shaft 82c parallel to the lateral side of the movable member built-in case 31 as shown in the figure, for example, in the upper right side of the movable member built-in case 31. Fixed to the corner. The upper cover 80c is connected at its winding edge to a rotary shaft member (not shown) that forms the rotary shaft 82c of the motor 43c.

  Further, the motor 43d for driving the lower covering 80d has a rotating shaft 82d parallel to the lateral side of the movable member built-in case 31, as shown in the figure. Fixed to the corner. The lower covering 80d is connected at its winding edge to a rotating shaft member (not shown) that forms the rotating shaft 82d of the motor 43d.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, these coverings 80 are bar members that are slightly longer than the length of the band-shaped member 81 on the band-shaped member 81 located on the other end edge opposite to the winding edge on the winding side. 85 are arranged in parallel with the longitudinal direction of the belt-like member 81 and connected to each other, and roller members 71 that form guide mechanisms 84 described later are rotatably provided at both ends of the rod member 85.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a covering body storage case 72 for storing the covering body 80 in a wound state is fixed inside the movable member built-in case 31 at the left and right and upper and lower ends. is doing.

  The guide mechanism 84 of the present embodiment is for smooth movement of the covering body 80 accompanying the winding or unwinding of the motor 43. The roller member 71 provided on the covering body 80, and the roller member Guide rail 70 through which 71 passes.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the guide mechanism 84 includes four guide rails 70a, 70b, 70c, and 70d. Each of the guide rails 70a, 70b, 70c, and 70d includes, for example, the above-described guide rails 70a, 70b, 70c, and 70d. The band-shaped member 81 is formed of an elongated U-shaped cross-sectional member having a width that is approximately half the width of the band-shaped member 81 and a length slightly shorter than the length of the side of the movable member built-in case 31. As shown in FIG. 5, the guide rails 70a, 70b, 70c, and 70d sandwich the bar member 85 in a state where the longitudinal direction thereof is parallel to the respective sides of the movable member built-in case 31. The insides of the U-shaped members in cross-section are opposed to each other and are fixed inside the movable member built-in case 31 and in the vicinity of each side.

  Among these guide rails 70a, 70b, 70c, 70d, the guide rails 70c, 70d arranged near the lateral sides of the movable member built-in case 31 guide the movement of the left covering body 80a and the right covering body 80b, Guide rails 70a and 70b arranged in the vicinity of the vertical side of the movable member built-in case 31 guide the movement of the upper covering body 80c and the lower covering body 80d.

  The roller member 71 is provided on the covering body 80 and moves freely along the long side direction of the guide rail 70. The roller member 71 moves along the guide rail 70 of the covering body 80. It is smooth.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the roller member 71 is formed of a cylindrical member having a diameter capable of rotating inside the above-described guide rail 70 in a U shape in a sectional view. As shown in the figure, the roller member 71 is rotatably provided at both ends of the bar member in a state where the rotation shaft thereof is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the bar member described above. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the rotation axis of the roller member 71 is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 70, and the roller member 71 is viewed in a cross-sectional view along the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 70. The inside of the U-shape can be moved freely.

  Next, the operation of the movable effect mechanism 36 configured as described above will be described.

  By rotating the respective motors 43 as the driving means, the covering 80 is independently movable in parallel with the display surface of the display area 32a. More specifically, by rotating the motor 43 in the winding direction to wind up the respective covering bodies 80, the respective covering bodies 80 move along the guide rails 70 toward the respective winding edges. The display area 32a covered by the covering is narrowed, that is, the display area 32a not covered by the covering is widened. When the winding is completed, the specific display area 32c overlapping with the game area 15 is wound up to a position where the covering 80 does not cover, that is, the specific display area 32c includes an area covered with the covering. (See FIG. 5). On the other hand, by rotating in the rewinding direction, the respective covering bodies 80 move along the guide rails 70 toward the central portion of the movable member built-in case 31, respectively, and the display areas 32a covered by the covering bodies. Is wide, that is, the display area 32a not covered by the covering is narrowed.

  FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a movable pattern of the covering 80 configured as described above.

  In this example, the left covering body 80a is movable so as to cover approximately one half of the specific display area 32c from the left end toward the center when viewed from the front, and the right covering body 80b has been wound up. The specific display area 32c is not covered, and the upper covering 80c is movable so as to cover approximately one third of the specific display area 32c from the upper end toward the center in a front view. However, the specific display area 32c is movable so as to cover approximately one third from the lower end toward the center in front view. Therefore, the effect image display area 38 is defined near the center of the height position on the right side of the specific display area 32c when viewed from the front.

  As described above, the movable effect mechanism 36 rotates each motor 43 that is a driving means and independently winds or unwinds each covering body 80, thereby making each covering body 80 a display means. Parallel translation is possible in each plane direction. By doing so, the display area which is not covered with the covering 80, that is, the display area surrounded by the bar members 85a, 85b, 85c and 85d provided in each covering 80 can be changed (see FIG. 6). .

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a covering body control means for controlling the driving means, that is, the motor 43 to control the operation of the covering body 80. That is, the motor 43 as a driving means is driven in response to a signal from a sub CPU 206, which will be described later, as a covering body control means, thereby moving the covering body 80 in front of the display area 32a. An area that is not covered is defined, and details of this operation will be described later.

  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. 7 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. 7, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 69, which are 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 69, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. For example, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a special game execution means or a lottery means, and transmits a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to drive the covering 80 that is a movable member. It also functions as a movable member control means.

  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. 8) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. Etc. are stored.

  The main RAM 69 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. Is provided with a serial communication IC 67. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 67 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 67 corresponds to a transmission unit that transmits various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various units included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, 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. 4, 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.

  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 67. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60.

  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 covering body control unit that controls the operation of the covering body 80 that is a main part of the present embodiment, a variable display control unit, a sub CPU 206 as a sound generation control unit, a program ROM 208 as a storage unit, and a work RAM 210. , A display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, a sound control circuit 230 for controlling sound generated from the speaker 46, a lamp control circuit 240 for controlling lamps 133a and 133b such as decorative lamps, and the like. The movable member control circuit 260 is configured to control the operation of the covering 80 as a member. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

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

  In the program ROM 208, a plurality of types of movable pattern data of the covering 80 executed by the sub CPU 206 and a special symbol variation display of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are defined in order to define an area not covered by the covering 80 for each gaming state. A plurality of types of effect image data associated with the image display of the liquid crystal display device 32 executed in connection with the game, and a plurality of types of effect image data executed in connection with the round game during the jackpot game are stored. The table also stores various tables such as a reach time table that defines a display period of reach production.

  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. In addition, the display control circuit 250 according to the present embodiment responds to a plurality of types of movable pattern data of the covering 80 stored in the program ROM so that effect image display is performed in an area not covered by the covering 80. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is controlled to display an image.

  The sound control circuit 230 generates sound from the speaker 46 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 connected to the motor 43 described above, and controls the motor 43 according to an instruction from the sub CPU 206 according to a program stored in the program ROM 208 to control the operation of the covering 80.

  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 69 in the main control circuit 60, the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200, and the like. . In the present embodiment, the main RAM 69 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.

[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, and a time reduction mode according to a change in the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10, which 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 change mode or the short time mode in the general gaming state, the variation time until the special symbol and the normal symbol start displaying the variation and 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 above-described normal symbol display 35), the opening time of the blade member 23 attached to the start port 25 is 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. 9, 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 variation jackpot gaming state, 2R probability variation jackpot gaming state or 15R normal jackpot gaming state) in the present embodiment are obtained by using the jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 9) in a special symbol control process described later. With reference, lotteries are drawn with different drawing probabilities depending on the general gaming 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, processes executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are shown in FIGS.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 9, 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, a special symbol control process relating 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, the normal symbol control process related to the normal symbol game progress 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. 10, 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 process, the main CPU 66 stores, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 69, data indicating that a game ball is paid out (wins) on the condition that a game ball has been won at 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 69 to a solenoid, a motor, and the like. That is, in each process to be described later, the main CPU 66 applies to various driving gaming members (that is, gaming members that are arranged in the gaming area 15 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and change its form according to the gaming state). When a signal output request is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 69, 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 69 and supplies them to the sub-control circuit 200. Specifically, as these various commands, a movable member movable pattern designation command indicating the type of the movable pattern of the covering 80, which is the movable member described above, a demonstration display command, and a type of special symbol derived and displayed. Derived symbol designation commands and the like are included. For example, when the sub-control circuit 200 receives the movable member movable pattern designation command, the movable member control circuit 260 performs control to drive each motor 43 of the covering 80 that constitutes the movable effect unit along the movable pattern. 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. 9 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 69 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 the time reduction mode, the main CPU 66 updates the memory so that the number of time reductions stored in the main RAM 69 is decreased by “1”, and the time reduction number 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 69), 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 an instruction to close the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 69), 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. Is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 69. 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. 11 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 processing, the main CPU 66 stores data for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 69 in order to perform demonstration 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. 9) 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. 9, 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 hourly 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 normal 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. 10) for operating the covering 80 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 69. 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. The determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 69. 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 69. 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 69. 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 in the predetermined area of the main RAM 69 for the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 3), 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 69. The decorative symbol and effect time stored here are supplied as a derived symbol designation command 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. 9 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. The normal symbol storage check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 15. However, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved normal symbols, and when there is a number of reserved symbols, the main CPU 66 determines whether the normal symbol is hit, starts the fluctuation of the normal symbol, The normal symbol variation timer is set, etc., the processing request for the next step (01) 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 69. 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 stored number of normal symbols stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 69 is 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 69). 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 in step S113, the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is closed (normally in a predetermined area of the main RAM 69). 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. 13 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 69, and when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 54, the predetermined number (for example, “4”) is increased by “1”. 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 normal symbol matches the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the hit symbol (for example, “◯” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 69. To remember. On the other hand, as a result of the reference, if 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 69. 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 is started 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 processing, 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 processing, a plurality of pieces of identification information (for example, 0 to 9) according to the derived symbol designation command are received. Display of a predetermined effect image (for example, a character image) is performed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

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

    In step 207, the sub CPU 206 executes a movable member control process (step 207) for controlling the operation of the covering 80 by controlling the motor 43 which is the driving means described above. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a movable member movable pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 206 follows the movable member movable pattern according to the movable member movable pattern designation command. The movable member is controlled. If this process ends, the process moves to a 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]
The subroutine executed in step S207 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S300, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the cover 80 that is a movable member is operating. If the cover 80 (movable member) is operating, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S301. If the covering 80 (movable member) is not operating, the process proceeds to step 303.

  In step S301 when the covering 80 (movable member) is in operation, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the movable member operation monitoring timer has timed up (that is, “0”). And return to the main routine. On the other hand, if the movable member operation monitoring timer expires, the sub CPU 206 performs a movable member operation end process in step S302.

  In step S303 in the case where the covering 80 (movable member) is not in operation, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a movable member operation request (that is, whether or not there is a movable member movable pattern designation command). If it is determined that there is no operation request, the process ends. On the other hand, when determining that there is a movable member operation request, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S304.

  In step S304, the sub CPU 206 executes a movable member movable pattern determination process set in advance. In this process, the sub CPU 206 selects, that is, determines the movable member movable pattern data corresponding to the movable member movable pattern designation command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 described above from the program ROM 208. When the process of step S304 ends, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S305.

  In step S305, the sub CPU 206 executes movable pattern data output processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sends a signal for driving control based on the output request for the movable member movable pattern data stored in a predetermined area of the program ROM 208 to the motor 43 via the movable member control circuit 260. Supply. In this way, the sub CPU 206 serving as the covering body control means gradually changes the number of superposed covering bodies 80 according to the change in the gaming state. When step S305 is completed, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S306. An example of the movable pattern of the covering 80 (movable member) will be described later.

  In step 306, the sub CPU 206 sets the movable member operation time corresponding to the movable pattern in the movable member operation monitoring timer, and ends the movable member control process.

  Here, an example of the movable pattern of the covering 80 (movable member) by the above-described movable pattern data output process will be specifically described based on the drawings. FIGS. 17 to 19 are schematic front views of the pachinko gaming machine 10 for explaining examples of movable patterns of the covering 80.

  First, FIG. 17A shows an example of a movable pattern of the covering 80 that forms the effect image display area 38 defined in the above-described time-saving mode as the gaming state.

  In the time reduction mode, as shown in the figure, the left covering 80a is movable so as to cover the specific display area 32c from the left end toward the center in front view, and the right covering 80b The specific display area 32c is movable so as to cover about one third from the right end toward the center in front view, and the upper covering 80c covers the specific display area 32c in three minutes from the upper end toward the center in front view. The lower covering body 80d is movable so as to cover about one third of the specific display area 32c from the lower end toward the center when viewed from the front. Therefore, the area that is not covered with the covering 80, that is, the effect image display area 38, is formed in a rectangular shape having sides that are approximately half the radius of the specific display area 32c, and the specific display area 32c. It is defined by being arranged in the vicinity of the approximate center. As shown in the figure, in the effect image display area 38, for example, a variation display (5-*-9) of the decorative pattern 93 and a character image 94 (a character image in which a boy is straddling a rocket facing rightward in front view). ) Is displayed. Therefore, the player who sees the effect image in the effect image display area 38 defined as described above can enjoy the game while recognizing that the game state is in the time reduction mode.

  Next, FIG. 17B shows an example of the movable pattern of the covering 80 that forms the effect image display area 38 defined in the above-described probability change mode as the gaming state.

  As shown in the drawing, the left covering body 80a is movable so as to cover the specific display area 32c by about one half from the left end toward the center in a front view, and the right covering body 80b is in a state where the winding is completed. The specific display area 32c is not covered, and the upper covering 80c is movable so as to cover approximately one third of the specific display area 32c from the upper end toward the center in a front view. 80d is movable so as to cover approximately one third of the specific display area 32c from the lower end toward the center in a front view. Therefore, the effect image display area 38 is defined near the center of the height position on the right side of the specific display area 32c when viewed from the front. Then, as shown in the figure, in the effect image display area 38, a variation display (7-*-3) of the decorative symbol 93 and a character image 94 (an image of a boy straddling a rocket facing leftward when viewed from the front) are displayed. it's shown. Therefore, the player who has seen the effect image enjoys the game while recognizing that the game state is in the probability variation mode, when the player has seen the effect image in the effect image display area 38 thus defined. Can do.

  Next, FIG. 18A defines the size of the effect image display area 38 when the decorative symbol 93 is stopped (7-7-7) to notify that the jackpot has been confirmed. The example of the movable pattern of the covering 80 is shown.

  As shown in the figure, the left covering body 80a is movable so as to cover approximately one third of the specific display area 32c from the left end toward the center when viewed from the front, and the right covering body 80b includes the specific display area 32c. Is covered so as to cover approximately one third from the right end toward the center when viewed from the front, and the upper and lower covering bodies 80c and 80d do not cover the specific display area 32c in a state where the winding is completed. Therefore, the effect image display area 38 is defined in the vicinity of the center of the left and right positions of the specific display area 32c. As shown in the drawing, in the effect image display area 38, a stop display (7-7-7) of the decorative design 93 and a character image 94 (a jackpot character and a boy image) associated therewith are displayed.

  Next, FIG. 18B shows an example of the movable pattern of the covering 80 that defines the width of the effect image display area 38 when notifying that the gaming state is continuing as a big hit state. Show.

  As shown in the figure, the left covering body 80a is movable so as to cover approximately one third of the specific display area 32c from the left end toward the center when viewed from the front, and the right covering body 80b includes the specific display area 32c. The upper cover 80c covers the specific display area 32c from the upper end to the center in front view by about one-half from the left end to the center. The lower covering body 80d is movable so as to cover approximately 1/20 of the specific display area 32c from the lower end toward the center in a front view. Therefore, the effect image display area 38 is defined in the vicinity of the lower end of the center of the left and right positions of the specific display area 32c. As shown in the figure, in the effect image display area 38, the decorative symbol 93 is stopped (7-7-7).

  Thus, the covering body control means controls the driving of the motor 43 as the driving means to drive these covering bodies 80, and the uncovered area is defined as an effect image display area for each gaming state. 38 can be created in the display area 32a.

  Next, an example in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state when reaching the reach state is notified by the size of the area not covered by the covering 80 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 19A shows that the effect image display area 38 as a display area that is not covered by the covering 80 realizes the “large area state”, which is about 90% of the specific display area 32c. The explanatory diagram to be described, FIG. 19B, realizes the “small area state” in which the display area not covered by the covering 80 described above is about 50% of the specific display area 32c. It is explanatory drawing explaining these.

  When the gaming state reaches the reach state, as shown in FIG. 19A, the left covering 80a is movable so as to cover the specific display area 32c from the left end toward the center by about 1/20 as viewed from the front. The right covering 80b is movable so as to cover the specific display region 32c by about 1/20 from the left end toward the center when viewed from the front. That is, the left and right coverings 80a and 80b cover the specific display area 32c with an area ratio of about 10%. In the effect image display area 38, which is a display area not covered by the covering 80, the decorative display 93 indicating the reach state (7-*-7) and the accompanying character image 94 (the boy raises his right hand). And the image of “Leach”).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), the left covering 80a is movable so as to cover the specific display area 32c from the left end toward the center in the front view by about three tenths. 80b is movable so as to cover about 2/10 of the specific display area 32c from the left end toward the center in front view. That is, there is an effect that the area of the effect image display area 38 which is a display area not covered by the covering 80 is reduced. At this time, the left and right cover bodies 80a and 80b cover the specific display area 32c with an area ratio of about 50%.

  In the effect image display area 38 that is a display area that is not covered by the covering 80, the variation display (7-*-7) of the decorative symbol 93 indicating the reach state and the effect display of the character image associated therewith are continued. Yes. In addition, here, the left covering 80a expands, and the boy character image is surprised (the image of moving the right hand and the character of “Wow”).

  In the present embodiment, it is notified that the probability (reliability) of jackpot is approximately 10% in the case of the “large area state”, and the probability (reliability) of jackpot is approximately in the case of the “small area state”. It is assumed that it is 80%. Therefore, when the player sees the effect image of the reach state in the “large area state”, the player is disappointed because the probability of being a big hit from the reach state is low, but the effect continues and the “small area state” continues. When encountering such an effect, it is known that the probability of shifting from the reach state to the jackpot (so-called “reliability”) has increased, and the sense of expectation increases.

  Thus, the covering body control means can notify the change of the game state by changing the width of the different effect image display areas respectively corresponding to the respective game states. In the above-described example, the state in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot is stepped up from a low probability to a high probability in one reach state is illustrated, but the effect of stepping up is not necessarily performed. Of course, the area of the effect image display area 38 at the beginning of the reach state (the area of the display area not covered by the covering 80) may be maintained until the end of the reach state.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, in addition to the effect display by the display means, the effect by the movement by the movable effect mechanism 36 behind the translucent game board 14 is produced. In addition, the effect image display area 38 using an image or the like is changed in the game area (specific display area 32c) according to the game state by the advancement and retreat of the covering 80 constituting the movable effect mechanism 36. As a result, it is possible to produce a novel production that has never been seen before, and to improve the entertainment of the game.

  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 can be appropriately changed in design, such as various modifications and improvements based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

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

A game area 15 in which a game ball rolls, a game board 14 partially or entirely formed of a translucent member, and a display area 32a for displaying an effect image corresponding to the game state; Display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 32) disposed behind the game board 14 and visible through the game board 14, and an effect space formed between the display means and the game board 14 (For example, a movable member built-in case 31) and a movable effect means (for example, a movable effect mechanism 36) disposed in the effect space, each of the movable effect means being movably disposed, and the display area A plurality of covering bodies 80 capable of covering 32a, driving means (for example, a motor 43) for driving the covering bodies 80, and driving the covering body 80 by controlling the driving means, Stipulated for each state A gaming machine comprising covering body control means (for example, the sub CPU 206 and the movable member control circuit 260 of the sub control circuit 200) that can be created in the display area as the effect image display area 38. A gaming machine capable of notifying a change in a gaming state by changing the size of a different effect image display area 38 corresponding to each gaming state.

  The covering body 80 is composed of a plate-like body (for example, a configuration like a shutter plate) that can be wound up by connecting a plurality of belt-like members 81, and the covering body control means is a covering made of the plate-like body. A gaming machine that determines the size of the effect image display area 38 by extending the body 80 by a predetermined length.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view explaining the movable production | presentation means in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view explaining the movable production | presentation means in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a lottery table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the example of a movable pattern of the covering body performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the example of a movable pattern of the covering body performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the example of a movable pattern of the covering body performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 15 Game area 31 Case with built-in movable member 32 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
32a Display area 36 Movable effect mechanism 38 Effect image display area 43 Motor (driving means)
80 Cover 81 Strip member 206 Sub CPU
260 Movable member control circuit

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, a part or all of which is formed of a light-transmitting member;
Display means for displaying an effect image corresponding to the gaming state, disposed behind the gaming board, and visible through the gaming board;
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 plurality of coverings, each of which is movably disposed and capable of covering the display area;
Driving means for driving these coverings;
A covering body control means for controlling the driving means to drive the covering body and creating an uncovered area in the display area as an effect image display area defined for each gaming state;
A gaming machine comprising: The covering body control means includes
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a change in gaming state can be notified by changing a width of a different effect image display area corresponding to each gaming state. The covering body is composed of a plate-shaped body that can be wound up by connecting a plurality of belt-shaped members,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the covering body control means determines the size of the effect image display area by extending the plate-like body by a predetermined length.

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