JP2008284199A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of performing performance display in a display means corresponding to the degree of player's interest in a special image. <P>SOLUTION: The special image that a player pays attention to is selectively closed-up and performance-displayed in the display of a liquid crystal display device 42. Thus, the performance display at the liquid crystal display device 42 corresponding to the degree of player's interest in the special image is performed, and consequently the decline of a player's excitement and enjoyment in the performance display of closing-up in the special image is suppressed. Also, by this configuration, since one of the plurality of special images is selected by the line of sight of the player (detection of pupil movement by pupil sensors), while being different from the configuration of selecting one of a plurality of choices by the operation of an operation button, a selective performance is executed naturally without forcing a selecting operation to the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  In the present invention, a winning judgment means for judging whether or not to give a profit to a player based on the establishment of a predetermined judgment condition, and a judgment to give a profit to the player by the corresponding judgment means. The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a profit granting state control means for controlling to a profit granting state that grants a profit to a player based on the fact.

Conventionally, in general, in a pachinko machine as a gaming machine, a game ball is driven into a game area defined on a game board, and the game ball is arranged at a predetermined part of the game area (for example, a start prize port, When a prize is entered in a general prize opening, a big prize opening, etc., a game is performed by giving a player a predetermined number of prize balls for each prize. In such a pachinko machine, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-854 (Patent Document 1), a liquid crystal display (display means) that displays a variation of a symbol based on winning at a start winning opening. Is placed in the center of the game area, and when the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display results in a specific display result, the player is controlled by controlling to the big hit game state (profit-giving state). It was supposed to give a profit. In addition, the liquid crystal display is designed to suppress a decrease in visual interest by performing an effect of displaying a special image of a character or the like during the display of fluctuations in symbols, especially during a reach effect that increases the expectation of a big hit. It was.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-854 (FIG. 1)

  By the way, in the structure which suppresses the fall of visual interest by displaying special images, such as a character, during the change display of a symbol (for example, during reach production) like the said patent document 1, the player with respect to a special image Regardless of the degree of interest, the effect display by the special image is unilaterally performed. For example, although there is an effect of selectively displaying a plurality of fork roads as a special image, in such an effect, a road determined in advance on the pachinko machine side is selected and displayed regardless of the degree of interest of the player. It was. The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing effect display on display means according to the degree of interest of the player with respect to the special image. is there.

(Solution 1)
In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a winning determination means for determining whether or not to give a profit to a player based on the fact that a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, and a corresponding failure determination means. A profit granting state control means for controlling to a profit granting state for granting a profit to the player based on the determination that the player should be given a profit, and an effect accompanying the game The display means to be displayed, the pupil movement detection means for detecting the movement of the pupil of the player who visually recognizes the display image on the display means, and the fluctuation of the identification information on the display means based on the determination result of the winning determination means The display result of the identification information corresponding to the determination result is stopped and displayed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, and the identification information is reached when the winning determination means determines that a profit should be given to the player so Display control means for stopping and displaying a specific display result as a display result after the display, the display control means comprises reach effect execution means for executing a reach effect after displaying the reach mode, and the reach effect executing means Comprises a special image display control means for displaying a special image that can be watched by a player, and a close-up effect display control means for effect display that closes up the special image, and the special image display control means comprises: Including a plurality of display control means for individually displaying the special image in a plurality of different display areas of the display means, wherein the close-up effect display control means is one of the plurality of special images in the display image of the display means. Whether or not the player's pupil has moved in the direction to display the special image is determined based on detection of pupil movement by the pupil movement detection means Close-up of a special image displayed in a direction in which the pupil movement is detected among the plurality of special images when the movement determination unit determines that there is a pupil movement of the player. Display control means for display with movement, and when the movement determination means determines that the movement detection value of the pupil detected by the pupil movement detection means does not satisfy a movement determination value as a threshold value. A sample value storage means for storing the movement detection value as a sample value, and a movement detection value of the pupil by the pupil movement detection means in the state where the sample value is stored in the sample value storage means. A discriminating correction means for discriminating that there is a pupil movement of the player on the condition that the movement detection value satisfies the sample value when it is determined that the value does not satisfy the value; It is characterized by providing.
In this case, since the special image that the player pays attention to can be configured to selectively close up and display the effect, it is possible to perform the effect display on the display means according to the degree of interest of the player with respect to the special image. It is possible to suppress the reduction of interest with respect to the effect display that closes up the special image. Further, according to this configuration, since any one of the plurality of special images is selected by the player's line of sight (detection of pupil movement by the pupil movement detection means), any one of the plurality of options can be selected by operating the operation button. Unlike the configuration in which the player makes a selection, the player can perform a selective presentation in a natural flow without forcing the player to perform a selection operation.
Further, according to this configuration, even when it is determined that there is no detection of pupil movement because the movement amount of the pupil is small despite the interest in the special image, the movement amount (movement detection value) Is stored as a sample value. If the pupil movement detection value detected by the pupil movement detection means next time satisfies the sample value, it is determined that there is a player's pupil movement. Thereby, detection of pupil movement can be corrected corresponding to a player with a small amount of movement of the pupil, and an effect display that closes up the special image can be performed.

(Solution 2)
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine of the present invention includes a gaming board in which a gaming area is defined, a ball launching means for launching a gaming ball in the gaming area in response to an operation of an operation handle, and the gaming An obstacle member that is implanted in the area and changes the flow direction of the game ball, a start prize opening that is arranged in the game area and is capable of winning a game ball, and the game ball has won the start prize opening A winning detection means for detecting a game, a ball payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game balls according to at least detection of a game ball by the winning detection means, and an effect associated with the game arranged in the game area. Display means, winning determination means for determining whether or not to give a profit to the player based on detection of the game ball by the winning detection means, and determination to give a profit to the player by the corresponding drop determination means Play based on what has been made A benefit granting state control means for controlling a benefit granting state for giving a benefit to a player, and a pupil movement detection means for detecting movement of a pupil of a player who visually recognizes a display image of the display means And displaying the variation of the identification information on the display unit based on the determination result of the winning determination unit, stopping the display result of the identification information corresponding to the determination result after a predetermined period, and the winning determination unit Display control means for stopping and displaying a specific display result as a display result after displaying the identification information in a reach mode when it is determined that a profit should be given to the player by the display control means, A reach effect executing means for executing a reach effect after displaying the reach mode, the reach effect executing means; a special image display control means for displaying a special image that can be watched by the player; Close-up effect display control means for performing effect display in which the special image is close-up, and the special image display control means is a plurality of displays for individually displaying the special image in a plurality of different display areas of the display means. Including a control means, wherein the close-up effect display control means determines whether or not the player's pupil has moved in a direction in which any one of the plurality of special images is displayed in the display image of the display means. A movement determining means for determining based on detection of pupil movement by the pupil movement detecting means, and detection of the pupil movement among the plurality of special images when the movement determining means determines that there is a pupil movement of the player. And a movement-enabled display control unit that closes up and displays a special image displayed in a direction in which there is A sample value storage means for storing the movement detection value as a sample value when it is determined that the movement detection value of the pupil detected by the detection means does not satisfy the movement determination value serving as a threshold; and the sample value storage means When it is determined that the pupil movement detection value by the pupil movement detection means does not satisfy the movement determination value in a state where the sample value is stored, the movement detection value satisfies the sample value. Discriminating and correcting means for discriminating that the condition includes a pupil movement of the player.
In this case, since the special image that the player pays attention to can be configured to selectively close up and display the effect, it is possible to perform the effect display on the display means according to the degree of interest of the player with respect to the special image. It is possible to suppress the reduction of interest with respect to the effect display that closes up the special image. Further, according to this configuration, since any one of the plurality of special images is selected by the player's line of sight (detection of pupil movement by the pupil movement detection means), any one of the plurality of options can be selected by operating the operation button. Unlike the configuration in which the player makes a selection, the player can perform a selective presentation in a natural flow without forcing the player to perform a selection operation.
Further, according to this configuration, even when it is determined that there is no detection of pupil movement because the movement amount of the pupil is small despite the interest in the special image, the movement amount (movement detection value) Is stored as a sample value. If the pupil movement detection value detected by the pupil movement detection means next time satisfies the sample value, it is determined that there is a player's pupil movement. Thereby, detection of pupil movement can be corrected corresponding to a player with a small amount of movement of the pupil, and an effect display that closes up the special image can be performed.

(Solution 3)
In the solving means 1 or 2, the pupil movement detecting means is composed of an infrared sensor that irradiates the player's eyeball with irradiation light, receives the reflected light, and detects the player's pupil movement from the reflected light. Is done.
In this case, by configuring the pupil movement detection means with an infrared sensor, it is possible to easily and accurately detect the pupil movement of the player.

(Solution 4)
In the solving means 1 to 3, the pupil movement detecting means is provided in a pair of left and right respectively corresponding to the left and right eyes of the player.
In this case, the movement of the pupil can be detected individually with respect to the left and right eyes of the player, so that the movement of the pupil can be detected more reliably.

(Solution 5)
In the solving means 1 to 4, the pupil movement detecting means is disposed in the vicinity of the display means.
In this case, by providing the pupil movement detection means near the display means, it is possible to detect the movement of the pupil at a position close to the display screen of the display means visually recognized by the player. For this reason, pupil movement can be detected more accurately and quickly.

(Solution 6)
In the solving means 1 to 5, the movement determining means determines whether or not the pupil movement detection value detected by the pupil movement detecting means satisfies a predetermined movement determination value, and the movement detection value is determined. Determines that there is a pupil movement of the player.
In this case, when the player's pupil moves slightly in the direction in which the special image is displayed even though the player is not interested in the special image, such a delicate movement of the pupil becomes the player's interest. It can be avoided that it is determined based on. Therefore, the special image is not displayed as a close-up as it is against the player's intention, but the special image is closed up after attracting the player's attention to the special image by performing a special effect on the special image. Can be displayed.

(Solution 7)
In Solution 1 to Solution 6, the plurality of display control units display the plurality of special images individually in different types.
In this case, by changing the type of the special image, the player's attention level can be changed according to the type of the special image. For this reason, it can be comprised so that a some special image may be selected according to a player's liking.

(Solution 8)
In solving means 1 to solving means 7, the plurality of display control means individually display the plurality of special images in a left display area and a right display area of the display means.
In this case, a special image is displayed on each of the left and right of the display means (display area), and the player can select the left or right special image depending on whether the pupil of the player has moved leftward or rightward. It is possible to determine whether attention has been paid and to close up the special image on the determined side and display the effect.

(Solution 9)
In solving means 1 to solving means 8, the plurality of display control means individually displays the plurality of special images in an upper display area and a lower display area of the display means.
In this case, the special images are respectively displayed above and below the display means (display area), and the player can select which of the upper and lower special images depending on whether the player's pupil has moved upward or downward. It is possible to determine whether attention has been paid and to close up the special image on the determined side and display the effect.

(Solution 10)
In Solution 1 to Solution 9, when the movement determination unit determines that there is no pupil movement of the player, the movement determination unit performs the special effect on the special image and then displays the special image. A movement non-corresponding display control means for displaying the image in close-up is included.
In this case, if the player is interested in the special image displayed during the reach effect on the display image of the display means, and the player's pupil moves in the direction in which the special image is displayed, this is detected as pupil movement. As a result of the detection by the means, the special image in the reach effect is displayed in close-up as it is. On the other hand, when the player is not interested in the special image displayed during the reach effect in the display image of the display means and the pupil of the player does not move in the direction in which the special image is displayed, the pupil by the pupil movement detection means Since the movement is not detected, the special image is displayed close-up after the special effect is performed on the special image. Thereby, the effect display on the display means according to the degree of interest of the player with respect to the special image can be performed, and as a result, the reduction of visual interest in the effect display can be suppressed.
In addition, as described above, when the player is not interested in the special image and the pupil of the player does not move in the direction in which the special image is displayed, a special effect is performed on the special image, in other words, At times (when the pupil of the player moves in the direction to display the special image), the special image can be noticed by the player, and the content of the effect is surprising. Can do.

(Solution 11)
In the solving means 10, the non-moving display control means includes random determination means for determining a special image to be displayed in close-up after performing the special effect among the plurality of special images based on extraction of random numbers. .
In this case, when the movement discriminating means determines that there is no movement of the pupil of the player, it is possible to randomly determine a special image to be displayed in close-up, so various close-up effects when there is no pupil movement are various. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest for the close-up effect display.

(Solution 12)
In solution means 1 to solution means 11, when the profit-giving state control means controls the profit-giving state, it shifts from the closed state to the open state and has a big prize having a large winning opening that allows a large number of game balls to win. With mouth device.
In this case, it is possible to give the player as a profit granting state that a large amount of prize balls are paid out to the player in accordance with the winning in the big winning opening.

(Solution means 13)
In Solution 1 to Solution 12, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.
The basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine is that a game ball is driven into the game area in accordance with the operation of the operation means, and the displayed game ball is awarded on the start opening provided in the game area. The symbol information is variably displayed by the means, and the display result of the symbol information is stopped and displayed. In addition, when a profit granting state (for example, a big hit gaming state) occurs, a big winning opening provided in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a game ball can be won, and the player can play a game based on the winning. A privilege (for example, awarding a prize ball or writing a point on a magnetic card) is granted.

(Solution 14)
In Solution 1 to Solution 11, the game machine is a spinning-type game machine.
In addition, as a basic configuration of the swivel-type gaming machine, after the symbol information string (for example, a plurality of reel strings with a plurality of symbol information) composed of a plurality of symbol information is variably displayed, the display result of the symbol information is stopped. In addition to displaying a fluctuation display means for displaying, the display of the fluctuation of the symbol information is started based on the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or the elapse of a predetermined time The display of the variation of the symbol information is stopped based on And it is provided with the profit provision state generation | occurrence | production means which generate | occur | produces a profit provision state (for example, jackpot game state) on the condition that symbol information becomes a predetermined specific display mode.

(Solution 15)
In Solution 1 to Solution 11, the gaming machine is a gaming machine in which a pachinko gaming machine and a revolving gaming machine are fused.
In addition, as a basic configuration of a gaming machine in which a pachinko gaming machine and a spinning-reel-type gaming machine are fused, a symbol information string composed of a plurality of symbol information (for example, a plurality of reel rows with a plurality of symbols) is displayed in a variable manner. After that, it is provided with a fluctuation display means for stopping and displaying the display result of the symbol information, and starting the fluctuation display of the symbol information based on the operation of the start operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the stop operation means (for example, The change display of the symbol information is stopped based on the operation of the stop button) or the elapse of a predetermined time. And it is provided with a profit grant state generating means for generating a profit grant state (for example, a big hit game state) on condition that the symbol information becomes a predetermined specific display mode, and by using a game ball as a game medium, A predetermined number of game balls are required at the start of the change of the symbol information, and a large amount of game balls are paid out when a profit granting state occurs.

  According to the configuration of the present invention, the special image that the player pays attention to can be configured to selectively close up and display the effect, so that the effect is displayed on the display unit according to the degree of interest of the player with respect to the special image. As a result, it is possible to suppress the reduction of interest with respect to the effect display that closes up the special image. Further, according to this configuration, since any one of the plurality of special images is selected by the player's line of sight (detection of pupil movement by the pupil movement detection means), any one of the plurality of options can be selected by operating the operation button. Unlike the configuration in which selection is performed by the player, a selective performance can be performed in a natural flow without forcing the player to perform a selection operation. Further, according to this configuration, even when it is determined that there is no detection of pupil movement because the movement amount of the pupil is small despite the interest in the special image, the movement amount (movement detection value) Is stored as a sample value. If the pupil movement detection value detected by the pupil movement detection means next time satisfies the sample value, it is determined that there is a player's pupil movement. Thereby, detection of pupil movement can be corrected corresponding to a player with a small amount of movement of the pupil, and an effect display that closes up the special image can be performed.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the pachinko machine with the main body frame and the front frame opened.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a game board 4, a front frame 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed in a vertically rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left and right frame members, and has a lower plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the lower front side of the outer frame 2. A main body frame 3 is attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The main body frame 3 is formed by integrally molding the front frame body 8, the game board mounting frame 9, and the mechanism mounting frame 10 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame 8 formed on the front side of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2.

  A game board 4 is attached to the game board mounting frame 9 integrally formed at the rear part of the front frame body 8 so as to be detachable and replaceable from the front. A guide rail 11 having an outer rail and an inner rail is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 4, and a game area 12 is defined inside the guide rail 11. A low-frequency speaker 14 is mounted via a speaker mounting plate 13 near one side of the front lower portion of the front frame 8 positioned below the game board mounting frame 9. A launch rail 15 that guides the game ball toward the launch path of the game board 4 is attached to the upper portion in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 8 in an inclined manner. On the other hand, a lower front member 16 is attached to a lower portion in the lower area of the front surface of the front frame body 8. A lower pan 17 is provided substantially at the center of the front surface of the lower front member 16, and an operation handle 18 is provided closer to one side.

  A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 is provided on the rear surface of the main body frame 3 (front frame body 8) opposite to the side where the hinge mechanism 7 is provided. A locking device 19 having a function of locking the front frame 5 is attached. The locking device 19 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 21 that are detachably engaged with a closing tool 20 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the main body frame 3 in a closed state, and an open side of the front frame 5. There are provided a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 23 that are detachably engaged with a closing tool 22 provided on the rear surface and lock the front frame 5 in a closed state. Then, the key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 24 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 21 and the closing tool 20 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is released. When the key is locked and the key is rotated in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 23 and the closing tool 22 of the front frame 5 is released, and the front frame 5 is unlocked. ing. The front end of the cylinder lock 24 is exposed to the front surface of the lower front member 16 through the front frame body 8 and the lower front member 16 so that the unlocking operation can be performed by inserting a key from the front of the pachinko machine 1. Are arranged.

  A front frame 5 is attached to one side of the front surface of the main body frame 3 by a hinge mechanism 25 so as to be opened and closed forward. The front frame 5 includes a door body frame 26, a side decoration device 27, an upper plate 28, and an acoustic illumination device 29. The door main body frame 26 is formed of a pressed metal frame member, and is formed to have a size that covers a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 8 to the upper edge of the lower front member 16. A substantially circular opening window 30 through which the game area 12 of the game board 4 can be seen through from the front is formed at substantially the center of the door body frame 26. Further, a window frame 31 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 30 is provided on the rear side of the door main body frame 26, and a transparent plate 32 is attached to the window frame 31.

  On the front side of the door main body frame 26, around the opening window 30, side decoration devices 27 are mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 28 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 29 is mounted on the upper portion. The side decoration device 27 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 33 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 33 in the vertical direction, and a lens 34 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 29 includes a transparent cover body 35, a speaker 36, a speaker cover 37, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit.

  Next, various components provided in the game area 12 partitioned on the game board 4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the game board.

  An effect device 40 that is a main part of the present embodiment is disposed at substantially the center of the game area 12. The effect device 40 includes a special symbol display LED 41 that displays a special symbol in a variable manner, a liquid crystal display 42 (display means) that performs a presentation display, a normal symbol display LED 43 that displays a normal symbol in a variable manner, a special symbol display LED 41, and a liquid crystal display. And a decoration attachment board 50 (decoration member) for attaching the device 42 and the normal symbol display LED 43 to the surface of the game board 4 (game area 12).

  An electric start winning opening 45 (start winning opening) having a pair of opening and closing pieces 44 is disposed below the effect device 40. In the electric start winning opening 45, when the display result of the normal symbol display LED 43 is “winning”, the opening / closing piece 44 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds at normal time or 3 seconds at probability change). Controlled. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing piece 44 is performed based on the driving of the start port solenoid 67 (see FIG. 5). The game ball won in the electric start winning opening 45 is detected by the start opening switch 46 (see FIG. 5: winning detection means), and based on this detection, the special symbol display LED 41 allows the variation display of the special symbol. . It should be noted that up to a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls won in the electric start winning opening 45 during the variation of the special symbol can be stored, and the storage number is a special figure start storage LED 68 comprising a plurality of LEDs. Displayed by lighting (see FIG. 5).

  Below the electric start winning opening 45, a large winning opening device 60 having an open / close plate 62 for opening and closing a horizontally long large winning opening 61 (winning opening) is disposed. The special prize opening device 60 includes a special prize opening solenoid 63 that is a driving source for opening and closing the special prize opening 61 (opening / closing plate 62), and a count switch 64 (both see FIG. 5). At the bottom of the game area 12 below the big prize opening device 60 is provided an out-port 47 through which the game balls that have flowed down the game area 12 and have not won any prize winning devices or winning devices are taken. Yes.

  On the left side of the production device 40, a gate 48 is provided that allows normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display LED 43, and a gate switch that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 48 is provided in the gate 48. 49 is provided (see FIG. 5). It should be noted that up to a predetermined number (for example, four) of game balls that have passed through the gate switch 49 during the normal symbol variation can be stored, and the stored number is a normal figure start memory LED 69 (FIG. 5) is displayed. In addition to the above-described configuration, the game area 12 is provided with a side lamp decoration 66 incorporating a side lamp 65, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are planted in a predetermined gauge arrangement. Yes.

  Next, the rendering device 40 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing the rendering device. As shown in FIG. 4, in the stage device 40, a decorative mounting board 50 to which a special symbol display LED 41, a liquid crystal display 42, and a normal symbol display LED 43 are attached is attached to the surface (game area 12) of the game board 4 by a mounting screw 50a. By being attached, the game area 12 is arranged at a substantially central portion. The decorative mounting substrate 50 is formed of a synthetic resin material, and is provided with a frame portion 51 that projects the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 in front of the player, and projects forward so as to surround the outer periphery of the frame portion 51. And a hook-like shape provided with a mounting hole 53a for mounting the mounting screw 50a provided at a position which is the outer periphery of the decorative protrusion 52 and the outer peripheral end of the decorative mounting substrate 50. And an attachment portion 53.

  Display windows 54a and 54b are provided at the upper left and right ends of the frame portion 51. The display windows 54a and 54b are provided respectively for the normal symbol display LED 43 and the special symbol display LED 41. Further, warp inlets 55a and 55b for receiving game balls flowing down the game area 12 on the left and right sides of the effect device 40 are respectively connected to the left and right sides of the decorative protrusion 52, and the warp inlets 55a and 55b are individually communicated with each other. Warp passages 56a and 56b for guiding the game balls that have entered the warp inlets 55a and 55b downward, and warp outlets 57a and 57b that are downstream ends of the warp passages 56a and 56b, respectively, are formed as decorative protrusions. On the lower side of the section 52, a stage 58 that guides the game balls discharged from the warp outlets 57 a and 57 b to the center side, and the game balls are discharged from the position above the electric start winning opening 45 located in the center of the stage 58. A discharge port 59 is formed. In addition, a pair of left and right pupil sensors 71 and 72 (pupil movement detection means), which will be described in detail later, are provided on the upper portion of the decorative protrusion 52.

  The game realized by various winning devices provided on the game board 4 will be described. The launching device 140 (see FIG. 5: ball launching means) provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is used to launch the launch rail 15 and the guide. The game ball released to the game area 12 through the rail 11 flows down toward the out port 47 while colliding with the obstacle nail (obstacle member) or the like in the game area 12. When a game ball flowing down the game area 12 is detected by the gate switch 49, the normal symbol is variably displayed by the normal symbol display LED 43, and when the display result is “winning”, the open / close piece 44 of the electric start winning opening 45 is displayed. Is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Of course, when the display result of the normal symbol display LED 43 is “losing”, the opening / closing piece 44 is not opened, but the game ball can win the electric start winning opening 45 even if the opening / closing piece 44 is not opened. It is like that.

  Then, when a game ball wins the electric start winning opening 45, the special symbol starts to change at the special symbol display LED 41 and stops after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the display result of the symbol at the time of the stop becomes a specific display result, it becomes a “hit game state (profit granting state)”, and the opening / closing plate 62 of the big prize opening device 60 falls to the near side and opens the big prize opening 61. It is opened, and the big winning opening 61 is kept open until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winnings. After that, the winning prize opening 61 is temporarily closed by the standing of the opening / closing plate 62, and the opening / closing cycle (round) in which the winning prize opening 61 is opened by repeating the opening / closing plate 62 again is repeated 15 times. ing.

  The liquid crystal display 42 starts the variation display of the decoration symbol (identification information) with the start of the variation of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display LED 41, and then displays the decoration symbol corresponding to the display result of the special symbol. Stop displaying the display result. That is, when a special symbol has a specific display result, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode (specific display result), while when the special symbol has a display result other than the specific display result, the decorative symbol is specified. Is stopped and displayed with a display result other than the display mode (specific display result). In addition, the liquid crystal display 42 enhances the player's expectation that the specific display result is stopped and displayed by performing an effect display such as displaying a character during the variation display of the decorative symbol. .

  FIG. 5 schematically shows a configuration for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine 1. The control of the pachinko machine 1 is roughly divided into a main board group and a peripheral board group, and among these, the main board group plays game operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, prize ball payout, etc.) ), And a group of peripheral boards controls production operations (light emission decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.). All of these boards are installed on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 and are normally visible or operated from the front side unless the main body frame 3 is opened after unlocking the main body frame 3. There is no. In addition to this, the pachinko machine 1 is equipped with a power supply board, a launch control board, an interface board (in the case of a CR machine), and the like. Is omitted.

  The main board group includes a main control board 101 and a payout board 105. The main control board 101 (winning determination means, profit provision state control means) includes a CPU 102 as a central processing unit, a ROM 103 as a read-only memory, a RAM 104 as a readable / writable memory, and the like. Among these, the CPU 102 executes a game control program stored in the ROM 103 and controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with the execution. Further, the CPU 102 creates a command to be transmitted to the peripheral board group or the payout board 105. The RAM 104 temporarily stores information such as various data and input signals generated in various processes executed by the main control board 101.

  The main control board 101 is connected with a start port switch 46, a gate switch 49, and a count switch 64. Detection signals are input to the main control board 101 from these switches. Specifically, when the game ball passes through the gate 58 in the process of flowing down, the passage is detected by the gate switch 49 and a detection signal is input to the main control board 101. When the game ball wins the electric start winning opening 45, a detection signal is input from the start opening switch 46 to the main control board 101. Further, when a game ball wins the big winning opening 61 during the big hit game, a detection signal is inputted from the count switch 64 to the main control board 101. And CPU102 performs the process according to these input detection signals. That is, the CPU 102 outputs respective drive signals to the various solenoids 63 and 67, the special symbol display LED 41, the normal symbol display LED 43, the special symbol start memory LED 68, and the universal diagram start memory LED 69 based on the input detection signal. To do. Further, the CPU 102 outputs a payout command for instructing payout of the game ball according to the winning to the payout board 105.

  The payout board 105 also includes a payout CPU 106 as a central processing unit, a payout ROM 107 as a read-only memory, and a payout RAM 108 as a readable / writable memory. When a winning of a game ball is detected by the start port switch 46 or the count switch 64 described above, a detection signal is input to the main control board 101 from each switch. In the main control board 101, a payout command for instructing the payout board 105 to pay out a specified number of game balls is transmitted from the CPU 102 based on the input detection signal. Then, the payout board 105 processes the payout command received from the main control board 101 and outputs a drive signal to the payout device 130 (ball payout means) to execute payout of a specified number of game balls. As a result, the specified number of game balls are actually paid out by the payout device 130.

  In addition, a launch device 140 having a launch motor is connected to the payout board 105, and the launch device 140 can perform an operation of launching a game ball toward the game area 12 using the power of the launch motor. it can. When the player operates the operation handle 18 (twisting operation), the firing motor of the launching device 140 is driven, thereby launching a game ball.

  Although not shown in FIG. 5, the launching device 140 incorporates a touch sensor for detecting that the player's body is touching the operation handle 18. The firing device 140 is in a state in which the firing motor can be driven when it is detected that the player is touching the operation handle 18. In this state, when the operation handle 18 is twisted clockwise from the initial position, the launching device 140 actually drives the launching motor to launch the game ball.

  Alternatively, a lower plate full tank switch is provided for detecting that the lower plate 17 is full, that is, the lower plate 17 is filled with paid out game balls, and a detection signal from the lower plate full tank switch is input. In this case, the operation of the operation handle 18 is controlled so as not to be accepted, and thereby the driving of the firing motor by the launching device 140 can be made impossible. That is, the game balls paid out from the payout device 130 are first stored in the upper plate 28, but when the number of game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 28 is paid out, the game balls cannot be stored. Minute game balls are stored in the lower plate 17 communicating with the upper plate 28. In this state, the game ball is further paid out by the payout device 130, and when the lower plate 17 is finally full, a detection signal is output from the lower plate full tank switch, so that the operation of the operation handle 18 is accepted. Controlled to an impossible state. Further, in this case, when the detection signal from the lower pan full switch is not output, a control may be performed so that the operation handle 18 is returned to a state where the operation handle 18 can be accepted.

  The peripheral board group includes a sub-integrated board 111, a lamp driving board 119, an accessory control board 115, a display control board 120, and the like. Of these, the sub-integrated board 111 (display control means, reach production executing means) includes an integrated CPU 112, an integrated ROM 113, and an integrated RAM 114. The sub-integrated board 111 also includes a sound source IC 128 that performs control related to sound output, and also includes a sound ROM 127 as a read-only memory related to sound output. The integrated CPU 112 executes a process based on the effect command received from the main control board 101 by executing the effect control program stored in the integrated ROM 113. Further, the integrated RAM 114 temporarily stores various data and input / output signals generated in various processes executed by the sub-integrated board 111, information such as effect commands received from the main control board 101, and the like. When the integrated CPU 112 reads the effect command stored in the RAM 114, the integrated CPU 112 transmits a display command to the display control board 120 based on the read effect command, or sends a lamp lighting signal or solenoid to the lamp drive board 119. A drive signal is transmitted, or a drive signal is output to the side decoration device (frame lamp) 27. In addition, the sub-integrated board 111 reads the sound output mode based on the effect command by the sound source IC 128 from the sound ROM 127 and outputs a drive signal corresponding to the read sound output mode to the various speakers 14 and 36.

  The lamp driving board 119 transmits the lamp lighting signal received from the sub integrated board 111 to the side lamp 65. The display control board 120 includes a display CPU 121 as a central processing unit, a display ROM 122 as a read-only memory, and a display RAM 123 as a readable / writable memory. Among these, the display CPU 121 controls the liquid crystal display 42 based on a display command from the sub integrated substrate 111.

  Furthermore, the integrated CPU 112 of the sub-integrated board 111 described above receives detection signals from the pupil sensors 71 and 72 provided in the effect device 40, and controls the effect display of the liquid crystal display 42 based on this. ing. Details of the effect display control of the liquid crystal display 42 based on the detection signals from the pupil sensors 71 and 72 will be described in detail later.

  Next, various control processes executed by the main control board 101 in accordance with the game progress of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of main processing executed by the CPU 102 mounted on the main control board 101. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing when a power interruption occurs. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing. FIG. 9 is a list showing random numbers updated on the main control board 101. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the game process. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the variation start process. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit determination process. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display pattern setting process. FIG. 14 is a list showing an example of the variable display pattern table. The timer interrupt process is executed by the CPU 102 mounted on the main control board 101 at a predetermined timing (in this embodiment, every 4 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the supply of power to the pachinko machine 1 is started, the CPU 102 executes a power-on process (step S1). In this power-on process, it is determined whether or not the backup data stored in the RAM 104 is normal (is a set value when a power failure occurs). If normal, the backup data stored in the RAM 104 is used. Executes processing to restore the power outage (power recovery processing), and if the backup data is abnormal, clears RAM104 and performs CPU peripheral device settings (normal initial settings: interrupt timing settings, etc.) . When power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped during the game, the current game state is stored in the RAM 104 as backup data. If the RAM erase switch for instructing the clearing of the backup data stored in the RAM 104 is turned on in the power-on process, the RAM 104 is cleared and normal initialization is performed. Further, when backup data is not stored in the RAM 104 mounted on the main control board 101 in the power-on process, the RAM 104 is cleared and normal initial setting is performed. In the power-on process, a process of setting a power-on command indicating that the main control board 101 is activated to the sub-integrated board 111 when normal initial setting is executed is also executed. The power-on command notifies the sub-integrated board 111 that the main control board 101 has been activated. Note that the backup data is also stored in the RAM 104 when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped (when the power is turned off) when the amusement store is closed, etc. Processing at the time of execution is executed.

  When the power-on process ends, the CPU 102 starts a loop process that repeatedly executes each process for gaming. At the start of this loop processing, the CPU 102 first determines whether or not a power failure notice signal has been detected (step S2). In this embodiment, the power supply voltage used in the pachinko machine 1 is generated by a power supply board (not shown). That is, since a plurality of types of devices mounted on the pachinko machine 1 operate with different power supply voltages, the power supply voltage supplied from the external power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is converted into a predetermined power supply voltage on the power supply board, Supplying to the device. Therefore, when a power failure occurs and the power supply voltage supplied from the external power supply to the power supply board becomes equal to or lower than the predetermined power supply voltage, a power failure notice signal indicating that the supply of the power supply voltage from the power supply board to the main control board 101 is stopped. Sent. Then, when a power failure notice signal is detected by the CPU 102 mounted on the main control board 101 in step S2, a process at the time of power failure occurrence is executed (step S4). This power-off process is performed when the power supply voltage supplied to the power supply board after a power failure is restored (24V in this embodiment) (hereinafter referred to as power recovery), and the operation of the gaming machine is in a state before the power failure. This is a process of storing the state at the time of the occurrence of a power failure as backup data in the RAM 104 in order to start from. Although the processing content will be described later, in the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, the processing at the time of power-off occurrence is not an interrupt processing, but a branch processing that is executed immediately after the start of the loop depending on whether or not a power failure warning signal is detected. It is incorporated in the main process (main control process).

  When the power failure warning signal is not detected in step S2, that is, when the power from the external power supply is normally supplied, random number update processing 2 for updating various random numbers used in the game is performed (step S3). . The random number updated in the random number update process 2 will be described later.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process at the time of power-off occurrence (step S4). As described above, the power-off occurrence process is a process executed when a power failure warning signal is detected in the main process. First, the CPU 102 performs an interrupt prohibition setting so that the interrupt process is not executed (step S4a). Then, the checksum of the RAM 104 is calculated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 104 (step S4b). This checksum is used to check whether or not the contents of the RAM 104 before the power failure is retained at the time of power recovery.

  Next, the CPU 102 sets a specified value indicating that the process at the time of power-off occurrence has been performed in a backup flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 104 (step S4c). When the above processing is completed, the CPU 102 prohibits access to the RAM 104 (step S4d) and enters an infinite loop to prepare for the stop of power supply. In this process, if the power supply voltage becomes unstable due to a very short power failure, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “instantaneous power interruption”), the process at the time of the occurrence of power interruption has started. Since the power supply voltage is not stopped, there is a possibility that the process described above cannot return from the infinite loop. In order to avoid such adverse effects, the CPU 102 of this embodiment is provided with a watchdog timer, and is configured to be reset if the watchdog timer is not updated for a predetermined time. The watchdog timer is periodically updated while the process is normally performed. However, the watchdog timer enters the process when the power is cut off and is not updated. As a result, even when the power interruption occurs due to a momentary power failure and the infinite loop shown in FIG. 7 is entered, a reset is applied after a predetermined period of time, and the CPU 102 starts in the same process as when the power is turned on.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing. As described above, in this embodiment, the timer interrupt process is executed every 4 ms by the CPU 102 mounted on the main control board 101 during the execution of the main process. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 102 executes the process from step S11 to step S19 after executing the register saving process (step S10). In the switch input process of step S11, a process of monitoring detection signals of the above-described switches (gate switch 49, start port switch 46, count switch 64, etc.) is executed. In the payout operation process in step S12, a payout command for instructing payout of the game ball is transmitted to the payout board 105 based on the signal detected in the switch input process (step S11). In the random number update process 1 in step S13, a process of updating various random numbers used in the game is executed. In this embodiment, the random number updated in the random number update process 1 is different from the random number updated in the random number update process 2 described above. Although the random number will be described later, the random number updated in the random number update process 2 may be updated in the random number update process 1 as well.

  Moreover, in the game process of step S14, the process which controls the pachinko machine 1 according to the progress state of a game is performed. In the normal symbol game of step S15, control processing related to the normal symbol display LED 43 is executed. In the ordinary electric accessory game in step S16, processing for opening / closing control of the opening / closing piece 44 is executed. In the special symbol game of step S17, control is executed to display the special symbol display LED 41 in a variable manner based on the result of the game process (step S14). In the special electric accessory game of step S18, the opening / closing control of the opening / closing plate 62 is executed by movably controlling the special winning opening solenoid 63. In the command transmission output process of step S19, a process of transmitting the effect command set in the game process (step S14) to the sub-integrated board 111 is executed. In the command transmission output process (step S19), a process for transmitting the power-on command set in the power-on process (step S1) to the sub-integrated board 111 when power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started. Done. In the I / O port output process of step S20, a process of outputting a state signal indicating a gaming state to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 (for example, a management computer), a process of outputting a drive signal to the special figure start memory lamp 147, etc. Execute. When the processing from step S11 to step S20 is executed, the register restoration processing (step S21) is executed, and the processing is terminated.

  Here, various random numbers updated by the CPU 102 mounted on the main control board 101 in the random number update process 1 (step S13) and the random number update process 2 (step S3) described above will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, as various random numbers used in the game, a big hit determination random number used for determining whether or not to generate a big hit gaming state (big hit determination), a big hit gaming state in the big hit determination Is a probability variation determination random number used to determine whether or not to be a probability variation big hit (probability variation determination) when it is determined that a big hit gaming state will not be generated in the big hit determination, and it is out of reach with a reach mode Reach determination random number used for determination (reach determination), variation display pattern random number used to determine the variation display pattern of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display LED 41, electric start winning opening 45 There is a normal random number per symbol used to determine whether or not the open / close piece 44 is controlled to be in the open state (normal symbol per determination). Note that the variable display pattern of the special symbol may be determined using the reach determination random number, and the variable display pattern of the decorative symbol controlled by the liquid crystal display 42 may be determined.

  Among these random numbers, in the random number update process 1, a jackpot determination random number related to occurrence of the jackpot gaming state, a probability variation determination random number, and a normal symbol related to whether or not the open / close piece 44 of the electric start winning prize opening 45 is controlled to be in an open state. Update the hit judgment random number. That is, the random number used for determination regarding whether or not to generate the big hit gaming state and whether or not to control the open / close plate 62 of the condition operating device (big prize opening device 60) to the open state is updated every 4 ms as a predetermined timing. By doing in this way, the probability (probability to determine that the big hit gaming state is generated, probability to determine to control the open / close plate 62 of the condition operating device to be in the open state) in each random number in a predetermined period can be made constant. It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged. On the other hand, in the random number update process 2, the reach determination random number and the variable display pattern random number are updated regardless of the occurrence of the big hit gaming state and the display result of the normal symbol. Note that the random numbers updated on the main control board 101 are not limited to those described above, and in the random number update process 2, the initial of the big hit determination random number that starts counting next when the counter that updates the big hit determination random number makes one round. The initial value determination random number for determining the value is also updated.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the game process (step S14). In the game control process, the CPU 102 first determines whether or not a game ball has won the electric start winning opening 45 (step S30). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is output from the start port switch 46, and when a detection signal is output from the start port switch 46, a game ball is won in the electric start winning port 45 (step S30). If the detection signal from the start opening switch 46 is not output, it is determined that no game ball has been won in the electric start winning opening 45 (NO in step S30). When it is determined in step S30 that a game ball has won the electric start winning opening 45, various random numbers (a big hit determination random number, a probability variation determination random number, etc.) are acquired, and the value of the reserved ball number counter provided in the RAM 104 is obtained. It is determined whether or not the upper limit is less than 4 (step S31). Then, if the held ball number counter is less than 4 in step S31, start memory storage processing is performed (step S32). When the start port switch 46 is not turned on at step S30 and when the value of the held ball number counter is 4 at step S31, the start storage storing process is not executed. Thereafter, the CPU 102 refers to the value of the process selection flag indicating the progress of the game, and performs any one of steps S40 to S44.

  In the start memory storing process, a process of adding “1” to the held ball number counter and a process of changing the lighting display mode (the number of LEDs to be turned on) of the special figure start memory LED 68 in accordance with the addition of the held ball number counter. And a process of storing the acquired random number value (in this embodiment, the big hit determination random number, the probability variation determination random number) in the storage area of the start memory provided in the RAM 104 in correspondence with the count value of the reserved ball number counter. Do. Thus, the reserved ball number counter is a counter indicating the number of random numbers stored in the storage area of the start memory. If the value of the reserved ball number counter is the upper limit value in step S31, the random number value acquired in step S30 is discarded. When it is determined in step S30 that the game ball has won the electric start winning opening 45, various random numbers may be acquired between step S30 and step S32. For example, without acquiring various random numbers in step S30, After determining in step S31 that the retained ball number counter is less than the upper limit value, various random numbers may be acquired, or may be acquired in the start storage storage process (step S32).

  In the variation start process (step S40) executed when the process selection flag is “0”, the start memory number is confirmed. If the start memory number is not 0, a setting for starting the variation display of the special symbol is made. Do. As will be described in detail later, specifically, it is determined whether or not a big hit gaming state is to be generated. In the variable display pattern setting process (step S41) executed when the process selection flag is “1”, settings related to the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols are performed. Specifically, although the details will be described later, the variation display pattern of the special symbol is determined, and the variation time set corresponding to the variation display pattern (after the variation display of the special symbol is started by the special symbol display LED 41) Set the timer until the stop display. In the changing process (step S42) executed when the process selection flag is “2”, the timer set with the changing time in the change display pattern setting process (step S41) is monitored, and the timer has timed out. Then, the special symbol display LED 41 performs a process of stopping the variation display of the special symbol. At this time, if it is determined in the variation start process (step S40) that the big hit gaming state has been made, the process selection flag is updated to “3”, and if it is not judged that the big hit gaming state has been made, the processing selection flag is set. Update to “0”.

  Further, in the big hit game start process (step S43: profit grant state control means) executed when the process selection flag is “3”, a setting for starting the big hit game state is performed. Specifically, a jackpot start command for instructing execution of the start display of the jackpot gaming state is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111, and the number of times of opening the conditional operation device is set.

  In the big hit gaming process executed when the processing selection flag is “4” (step S44: profit granting state control means), the number of game balls detected by the count switch 64 when the big hit gaming state is started. When a predetermined number (9 in this embodiment) of game balls wins the big winning opening 62 or when a predetermined period (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed, the condition actuating device Is executed (execution period limiting means), and a jackpot command for instructing the sub-integrated board 111 to execute a display in the jackpot gaming state (for example, round display) is transmitted. If the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state has not reached the predetermined number (15 in this embodiment), the process for opening the conditional operation device is performed again, and the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is When the predetermined number of times is reached, a jackpot end command is sent to the sub-integrated board 111 to instruct execution of the jackpot gaming state end display, and the process selection flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the change start process (step S40). In the change start process, the CPU 102 determines whether or not the value of the reserved ball number counter is 0 (step S401). As described above, since the value of the held ball number counter indicates the number of random numbers stored in the start memory storage area, if the value of the held ball number counter is 0 in step S401, the start memory is stored. It is determined that there is no data, and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the reserved ball number counter is not 0 in step S401, a start memory transfer process is executed (step S402). In the start memory transfer process, the process of subtracting 1 from the reserved ball number counter, and after shifting various random numbers stored in the start memory storage area provided in the RAM 104, the start ball storage counter of the start memory storage area A process of reading various random numbers (such as jackpot determination random numbers) stored in the storage area corresponding to 0 is performed. Specifically, various random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to n (n = 1, 2, 3, 4) of the reserved ball number counter in the storage area of the start memory are stored in the storage area of the start memory. The number is stored in a storage area corresponding to n-1 (n = 0, 1, 2, 3) of the number counter.

  Next, in step S402, it is determined whether or not to generate a big hit gaming state using the big hit determination random number read from the storage area corresponding to 0 of the reserved ball number counter among the storage areas of the reserved memory, and the big hit gaming state is determined. In the case of generating, after the big hit determination process for determining whether or not the probability variation big hit is made (step S403), the process selection flag is updated to “1” (step S404). By updating the process selection flag to “1”, the timer interrupt process occurs next, and the variable display pattern setting process (step S41) can be executed when the game process (step S14) is executed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit determination process (step S404). In the big hit determination process, the CPU 102 determines whether or not the probability variation flag set in the big hit game process (step S44) is in an ON state (set) (step S51). If the probability variation flag is ON, a probability variation state big hit determination table (not shown) is selected (step S52: high probability state control means), and if the probability variation state flag is not ON (if it is OFF), A big hit determination table (not shown) in the normal / short time state is selected (step S53: normal state control means). In the promiscuous state jackpot determination table, 14 jackpot determination values that are determined to generate a jackpot gaming state by matching the jackpot determination random number among 980 jackpot determination random numbers from 0 to 979 are set. The jackpot probability, which is the probability of a jackpot, is 1/70. On the other hand, in the normal / short time state big hit determination table, two big hit determination values are set out of 980 big hit determination random numbers from 0 to 979, and the big hit probability is 1/490.

  Then, the determination value set in the probability change state big hit determination table selected in steps S52 and S53, or the normal / short-time state big hit determination table, and the value of the big hit determination random number read out in the start memory transfer process in step S402 And whether or not to generate a big hit gaming state is determined (step S54). The determination value set in the probability change state big hit determination table selected in steps S52 and S53, or the normal / short-time state big hit determination table, and the value of the big hit determination random number read in the start memory transfer process in step S402 (hold) The jackpot flag is set to ON when it is determined that a jackpot gaming state is to be generated based on a match with the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in the storage area corresponding to 0 of the ball counter. Later (step S55), it is determined based on a probability variation determination table (not shown) in which a predetermined criterion value is set whether or not the probability variation big hit is made (step S56: high probability state determination means). Specifically, it is set in the probability variation determination table and the value of the probability variation determination random number read in the start memory transition process in step S402 (value of the probability variation determination random number stored in the storage area corresponding to 0 of the reserved ball number counter). It is determined whether or not to be a probable big hit based on whether or not the determination value matches. In the present embodiment, the probability variation entry rate (the ratio of the probability variation to the probability variation big hit) is 2/3, that is, the probability variation big hit among the nine probability variation determination random numbers from 0 to 8. Six determination values to be determined are set in the probability variation determination table.

  If it is determined in step S56 that the determination value set in the probability variation determination table and the value of the probability variation determination random number read in the start memory transfer process in step S402 match, the probability variation state is determined. The flag is turned on (set) (step S57). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S54 that a big hit is not made (deviated) and in step S56, it is decided that a probability variation big hit is not made (non-probable variation big hit), the following processing is executed. The process ends without Note that the ON / OFF state (set state, reset state) of the big hit flag and the probability variation state flag is stored in the RAM 104. The OFF state (reset state) of the big hit flag and the probability change state flag is a value of “0”, and the ON state (set state) of the big hit flag and the probability change state flag is a value of “1”. Is set.

  Note that the big hit flag is a flag indicating control for shifting to the big hit gaming state. If the big hit flag is set in the big hit game start process (step S43), the big hit gaming state is generated. The probability change state flag is a flag indicating the transition control to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is finished, and the probability change state flag is set when the big hit gaming state is ended in the big hit gaming process (step S44). Then, the process of resetting the probability variation state flag and setting the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is executed. In the state in which the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation state is controlled as described above. For example, the probability variation state big hit determination table in step S52 described above is selected and the state other than the probability variation state (normal state, time reduction state). The probability of determining that a big hit gaming state is to be generated is increased. If the probability variation flag is set in the big hit game start processing (step S43), processing for resetting the probability variation flag is executed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display pattern setting process (step S41). In the variable display pattern setting process, the CPU 102 determines whether or not a big hit is made as a result of the present variable display, that is, whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S410), and the big hit flag is set. If it is ON (if it is in the ON state), the big hit time fluctuation display pattern table (see FIG. 14) in which the fluctuation display pattern used when the big hit is set is selected (step S412). If the big hit flag is not set (if it is OFF), a reach determination random number is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 104 and set in a reach determination table in which a predetermined determination value is set. It is determined whether or not reach is determined based on whether or not the determined determination value matches the value of the acquired reach determination random number (step S411). When it is determined that the reach mode is selected, a reach-time variation display pattern table (see FIG. 14) in which a variation display pattern showing a mode for deriving an outlier design with a reach mode is selected is selected (step S413), and reach is performed. When it is determined not to be an aspect, the detachment fluctuation display pattern table (see FIG. 14) in which a fluctuation display pattern showing an aspect for deriving an alienation pattern without a reach aspect is set is selected (step S414). In the reach determination table, the reach probability (reach mode ratio) is 1 / 12.5, that is, two determination values out of 25 reach determination random numbers from 0 to 24 are reach determination. Set in the table.

  Then, the variable display pattern random number is acquired and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 104, and the big hit time variable display pattern table, the reach variable display pattern table selected in Steps S411, S413, and S414 are displayed. The variation display pattern in which the determination value set in any one variation display pattern table of the table matches the value of the acquired variation display pattern random number is determined (step S415).

  The deviation fluctuation display pattern table includes a table in which only a fluctuation display pattern of “normal fluctuation” of fluctuation number 1 described later is set, a table in which only a fluctuation display pattern of “shortening fluctuation” in fluctuation number 2 is set, When the above-mentioned time-shortening control is not executed, a table in which only the fluctuation display pattern of “normal fluctuation” with the fluctuation number 1 is set is selected. A table in which only the variation display pattern of “shortening variation” of No. 2 is set is selected. That is, when the time reduction control is not executed, the fluctuation display pattern of the “normal fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 1 is determined, and when the time reduction control is executed, the fluctuation of the “shortening fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 2 is determined. The display pattern is determined. Further, the variation display pattern (table) of variation number 2 of “shortening variation” is a jackpot determination random number extracted based on the detection by the start port switch 46 even when the time reduction control is not executed. The stored ball number counter indicating the stored number can be selected when any one of the conditions such as the upper limit value and the probability variation state is satisfied.

  Next, a variation display pattern command is set as an effect command for designating the variation display pattern determined in step S415 (step S416), and a variation time corresponding to the variation display pattern is provided in the RAM 104 mounted on the main control board 101. Is set to a timer (in this embodiment, a valid period timer) (step S417). In step S417, the variation time set in the variation display pattern determined in step S415 is set in the effective period timer. Note that the variable display pattern command set in step S416 is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111 in the command transmission output process (step S19). Further, when a variable display pattern command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111 by command transmission output processing, a drive signal is output to the special symbol display LED 41 in a special symbol game to start the variable symbol variable display.

  Here, the fluctuation display pattern command is data of 2 bytes, and the fluctuation display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed for each fluctuation display pattern command after the special symbol display LED 41 starts the fluctuation display of the special symbol. Data for specifying the fluctuation time and reach production to be included. Of the 2-byte variable display pattern command, the first byte is data that can specify a variable display pattern, and the second byte is data that can specify a variable number (variable display pattern). . That is, the integrated CPU 112 mounted on the sub-integrated board 111 can recognize the variable display pattern based on the first byte data, and further identifies the variable display pattern based on the second byte data. .

  The variable display pattern determined in step S415 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a list showing an example of the variable display pattern. The liquid crystal display 42 follows the variation display pattern during the special symbol variation time (the time from when the special symbol variation display is started by the special symbol display LED 41 until the special symbol variation display is stopped). The effect mode is displayed as an image.

  The “normal fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 1 is a fluctuation display pattern without a reach mode. The variation number 2 “shortening variation” is a variation display pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shorter than the “normal variation”. The “normal reach” of the variation numbers 3 and 4 is a variation display pattern for executing a normal reach effect with a reach mode. The “normal reach (long)” of the variation numbers 5 and 6 is a variation display pattern in which the normal reach production is executed continuously after the execution of the normal reach production similar to the variation numbers 3 and 4 with the reach mode. That is, “normal reach (long)” is a variation pattern in which the execution period of the normal reach effect is set longer than that of “normal reach”.

  Further, the “left and right branch reach” of the change numbers 7 and 8 is a change display pattern for executing the left and right branch reach effect with the reach mode. “Left / Right Branch Reach (Long)” of the variation numbers 9 and 10 is a variation display in which the left / right branch reach effect is developed after the execution of the left / right branch reach effect similar to the variation numbers 7 and 8 with the reach mode. It is a pattern. The “upper and lower branch reach” of the change numbers 11 and 12 is a change display pattern for executing the up and down branch reach effect with the reach mode. The “upper and lower branch reach (long)” of the variation numbers 13 and 14 is a variation display in which the upper and lower branch reach effect is developed after the execution of the upper and lower branch reach effect similar to the variation numbers 11 and 12 with the reach mode. It is a pattern.

  In addition, for each variation display pattern, a variation time of a special symbol (the time from when the variation display of the special symbol is stopped by the special symbol display LED 41 until the variation display of the special symbol is stopped) is set. Yes. The variation time of the special symbol is set to substantially coincide with the variation time of the decorative symbol designated by the variation display pattern command transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111. In step S415, the variation corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol is set. The variation display pattern having the symbol variation time is determined. In other words, the variation time of the special symbol and the variation time of the decorative symbol do not have to completely match.

  Specifically, the variation time of the special symbol in which the reach effect is not executed is set such that “normal variation” of variation number 1 is set to 6 s and “shortening variation” of variation number 2 is set to 3 s. On the other hand, the variation time of the special symbol for executing the reach effect is 30 seconds for “normal reach” of variation numbers 3 and 4, “left and right branch reach” of variation numbers 7 and 8, and “upper and lower branch reach” of variation numbers 11 and 12, respectively. The “normal reach (long)” of the fluctuation numbers 5 and 6, the “left and right branch reach (long)” of the fluctuation numbers 9 and 10, and the “upper and lower branch reach (long)” of the fluctuation numbers 13 and 14 are set to 60 s, respectively. It is set. That is, the reach effect that does not become long (continuation or development) in the variation time of the special symbol for executing the reach effect is set to 30 s uniformly, and the long (continuation or evolution) of the variation time of the special symbol for performing the reach effect. The reach effect is set to 60s uniformly.

  Further, in the variation display patterns of variation numbers 3 to 14, the reach effect is executed in the same or similar effect mode at the time of the big hit and out of time according to the result of the win, and a special symbol corresponding to the reach effect and Since the variation time of the decorative symbols is set to be substantially the same, it is difficult to recognize whether or not it is just by looking at the production, the player can be thrilled, and the interest of the game is not reduced.

  In this embodiment, the big hit hour fluctuation display pattern table selected in step S411 includes a fluctuation display pattern (fluctuation display pattern shown in FIG. 14) in which the winning result is a big hit among the fluctuation display patterns of fluctuation numbers 3 to 14. Fluctuation display patterns marked with a circle in the table win are set, and the judgment values are assigned to these fluctuation display patterns. In addition, the reach variation display pattern table selected in step S413 includes a variation display pattern in which the winning result is out of the variation display patterns of variation numbers 3 to 14 (in the variation display pattern table shown in FIG. Variation display patterns marked with x) are set, and determination values are assigned to these variation display patterns.

  In addition, the table selected when the above-mentioned time-shortening control is not executed among the deviation display pattern display patterns, the determination value is the variation display pattern of “normal fluctuation” with the variation number 1 that results in a loss of the winning result. The table selected when the time reduction control is executed from among the fluctuation display pattern tables at the time of loss is included in the fluctuation display pattern of “shortening fluctuation” of the fluctuation number 2 in which the result of the win is lost. Judgment values are distributed.

  In addition, in the big hit fluctuation display pattern table and the reach deviation fluctuation display pattern table, the big hit expectation degree (the ratio of the big hit in the ratio (the total appearance rate) in which the reach presentation is executed (total appearance rate)) Appearance rate at the time); expectation value of jackpot = appearance rate at the time of jackpot / total appearance rate) is different for each variable display pattern. Specifically, “normal reach” of fluctuation numbers 3 and 4, “normal reach (long)” of fluctuation numbers 5 and 6, “left and right branch reach” of fluctuation numbers 7 and 8, and “upper and lower branch reach of fluctuation numbers 11 and 12” ”,“ Left / Right Branch Reach (Long) ”with Variation Numbers 9 and 10 and“ Up / Down Branch Reach (Long) ”with Variation Numbers 13 and 14 are set in such a way that the expected degree of big hit is higher.

  Subsequent to step S417 of the variation display pattern setting process, the CPU 102 checks whether or not the probability variation state flag is set (step S418), and when the probability variation state flag is set, the production command indicating that the probability variation is a big hit. The probability variation jackpot command is set (step S419). Then, the process selection flag is updated to “2” (step S420). Note that the probability variation jackpot command set in step S419 is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111 in the command transmission output process (step S19) together with the variation display pattern command. As a result, the integrated CPU 112 mounted on the sub-integrated board 111 can recognize that the current variation display results in a probable big hit.

  In the variable display pattern setting process, whether or not the big hit flag and the probable change status flag are set in addition to the probable big hit command as an effect command indicating the winning result is confirmed, the big hit flag is set. A process of setting a winning command indicating an uncertain change big hit when the status flag is not set and a winning command indicating a deviation when the big hit flag is not set is executed. The integrated CPU 112 mounted on the sub-integrated board 111 can recognize that the current variable display results in an uncertain change big hit based on the winning command transmitted together with the variable display pattern command. In this embodiment, the variable display pattern command also includes information indicating the result of the winning, and the integrated CPU 112 determines whether or not the winning results indicated by the variable display pattern command and the winning command match. ing. As a result, the integrated CPU 112 can reliably recognize the result of the current fluctuation display, and prevent a malfunction such as failure to receive a command due to the influence of external noise or the like, and displaying an incorrect fluctuation display result. Can do.

  In the variation display pattern setting process, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is set as an effect command indicating the gaming state, and the gaming state is the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is set. A process for setting a game state command indicating the game state command indicating that the game state is the time-short state when the time-short flag is set is executed. The gaming state command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111 in the command transmission output process (step S19) together with the change display pattern command and the winning command. The integrated CPU 112 mounted on the sub-integrated board 111 can recognize that the gaming state is a probability changing state by the gaming state command indicating the probability changing state, and the gaming state is the time saving state by indicating the time shortening state. I can recognize that.

  The hourly flag is a flag that is set when it is determined in step S56 of the big hit determination process that the probability change big hit is not set (non-probability variable big hit is determined), and the big hit gaming state is determined in the big hit game processing (step S44). Processing to be set when ending is executed. When the time reduction flag is set, the time is controlled to the time reduction state. For example, in step S414, the variation time 2 of “variation of shortening” of the variation number 2 in which the variation time of the special symbol is shortened from the normal state from the variation display pattern table at the time of deviation. A variable display pattern is selected. Further, when it is determined that the next big hit gaming state is to be generated in step S54 of the big hit determination process until the predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation display is executed after the big hit gaming state ends, or after the big hit gaming state ends. In the case where the variable display of the special symbol of the number of times is executed, a process for resetting the time reduction flag is executed. Note that the ON / OFF state (set state, reset state) of the time reduction flag is stored in the RAM 104. Further, the OFF state (reset state) of the time reduction flag means that a value of “0” is set, and the ON state (set state) of the time reduction flag means that a value of “1” is set.

  The effective period timer set with the variation time in step S417 starts when the variation display pattern command is transmitted to the sub-integrated board 111 in the command transmission output process (step S19), and in the variation process (step S42). When the effective period timer times out, a special signal display LED 41 is output to drive the special symbol to be stopped by the CPU 102, and the sub-integrated board 111 is instructed to stop displaying the decorative symbol. Stop command). The sub-integrated board 111 performs control for confirming and displaying the stop of the decorative symbol based on the reception of the change stop command.

  In addition, when a plurality of display areas are provided on the display device and symbols are displayed in a variable manner in each display area, the display is stopped at a specific display result when the big hit determination process is performed. When there are multiple display lines to be displayed, when a symbol that has not been stopped on any display line stops at a predetermined symbol, the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display line becomes a specific display result. Alternatively, a state in which all symbols are variably displayed in a combination such that a specific display result is obtained on any one of the display lines is referred to as a reach mode. In other words, the reach mode is a mode (a mode just before a big hit) representing a step before a specific display result (big hit display). In this embodiment, there is only one display line as described above, and among the left, middle and right decorative symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, the left decorative symbol, the right decorative symbol, and two arbitrary decorative symbols. May be combined), and the medium decorative symbol (the remaining decorative symbol when the combination of two arbitrary decorative symbols is stopped) is variably displayed, or the liquid crystal display 42 All of the decorative symbols displayed on the screen are displayed in a synchronized manner with the same symbol combination (for example, the left, middle and right decorative symbols are displayed in a synchronized manner so that they always have the same design. The state is called a reach mode. After the reach mode, the frame lamp 27, the side lamp 65, the liquid crystal display 42, the upper speaker 36, the lower speaker 14 and the like are produced (for example, the frame lamp 27). Lighting or blinking a side lamp 65 in a predetermined manner, a predetermined image displayed on the liquid crystal display 42, a predetermined voice output at the upper speaker 36, and lower speaker 14) of the reach demonstration.

  Next, processing executed by the integrated CPU 112 mounted on the sub integrated substrate 111 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of sub-main processing, and FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of 16 ms steady processing.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started, the integrated CPU 112 performs an initial setting process (step S71). In the initial setting process, a process of clearing the integrated RAM 114 mounted on the sub-integrated board 111 is performed. Note that interrupts are prohibited during the initial setting process, and interrupts are permitted after the initial setting process. When the initial setting process (step S71) ends, a loop process for monitoring whether or not the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set is started (step S72).

  In this embodiment, the integrated CPU 112 generates an interrupt every 2 ms and executes a 2 ms steady process. In the 2 ms steady process, a process of counting up the 16 ms progress monitoring counter (adding 1 to the 16 ms progress monitoring counter) is executed, and when the value of the 16 ms progress monitoring counter reaches 8, that is, 16 ms elapses. While the flag T is set, a 16 ms progress monitoring counter is reset (set to 0). In this way, the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set (set) to “1” every 16 ms in the 2 ms steady process, and is normally set (reset) to “0”. If the 16 ms elapsed flag is set in step S72 (the 16 ms elapsed flag T is “1”), the 16 ms elapsed flag is reset (step S73), and then the 16 ms steady process is performed (step S74).

  In this 16 ms steady process, a process of controlling the liquid crystal display 42, the frame lamp 27, the side lamp 65, the speakers 14, 36, etc. based on the effect command received from the main control board 101 is executed. When the 16 ms steady process ends, the process returns to step S72 again, and every time the 16 ms elapse flag T is set, that is, every 16 ms, step S73 to step S74 described above are repeated. On the other hand, if the 16 ms elapsed flag T is not set in step S72 (the 16 ms elapsed flag T is “0”), the loop processing is performed until the 16 ms elapsed flag T is set.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a 16 ms steady process executed every 16 ms in the sub main process. In the 16 ms steady process, the integrated CPU 112 executes the processes of steps S91 to S95. In the command analysis process of step S91, the effect command received from the main control board 101 is analyzed. In the effect control process in step S92, a control process related to the liquid crystal display 42 is executed based on the variable display pattern command. Specifically, determination of a stop symbol of a decorative symbol, which will be described later, is performed.

  Moreover, in the sound control process of step S93, the control process regarding the speakers 14 and 36 is performed. In the lamp control process in step S94, control processes related to the side lamp 65 and the frame lamp 27 are executed. In the information output process in step S95, a display command is transmitted to the display control board 220, and a drive signal and a lamp lighting signal are transmitted to the lamp drive board 156. In the random number update process of step S96, a process of updating random numbers used for various settings in the effect control process (step S92) is executed.

  Here, various random numbers updated by the integrated CPU 112 mounted on the sub-integrated board 111 in the above-described random number update process (step S96) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, in this embodiment, a probability variable big hit symbol used to determine a probability variable big hit symbol as a decorative symbol stop symbol, and a non-probable big hit symbol used to determine a non-probable variable big hit symbol as a decorative symbol stop symbol. Examples of the symbol random number and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol include a symbol random number used for determination of the symbol offset. It should be noted that various random numbers (probability large hit symbol random number, non-probable variable hit symbol random number, outlier symbol random number, etc.) are used when the effect command received from the main control board 101 in the command analysis process (step S91) is a variable display pattern. To be acquired.

  In addition, the processes in steps S91 to S96 in the 16 ms steady process are completed within 16 ms. Even if it takes 16 ms or more from the start of the 16 ms steady processing to the end of the 16 ms steady processing, the 16 ms steady processing is started from the beginning immediately after the 16 ms has elapsed since the start of the 16 ms steady processing (step S91 described later). Do not execute) That is, when 16 ms elapses during execution of the 16 ms steady process, only the 16 ms elapse flag is set, and when it is determined in step S72 that the 16 ms elapse flag is set after the end of the 16 ms steady process, the 16 ms steady process is performed. To start.

  In this embodiment, the random number update process (step S96) is executed in the 16 ms steady process to update various random numbers. However, the timing (timing) for updating the various random numbers is limited to this. It is not something that can be done. For example, various random numbers may be updated in one or both of the loop processing in the sub-main processing and the 16 ms steady processing.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the command analysis process (step S91). In the command analysis process, the integrated CPU 112 first determines whether or not an effect command has been received from the main control board 101 (step S601). In this embodiment, when an effect command is received from the main control board 101, other processes such as a 16 ms steady process are interrupted to generate a command reception interrupt process, and the received command is mounted on the sub-integrated board 111. Are stored in the received command storage area in the integrated RAM 114. The reception command storage area is provided with a plurality of areas corresponding to the reception order of the effect commands, and in the command reception interrupt process, the reception command storage areas are stored in the areas corresponding to the reception order of the effect commands. In step S601, the contents of the received command storage area are confirmed. If the received command is stored, the effect command having the reception order in the received command storage area is read (step S602).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the read effect command is a variable display pattern command (step S603). If the read effect command is a variable display pattern command (YES in step S603), a variable display pattern reception flag is set. Then, it is stored in the variable display pattern storage area in the integrated RAM 114 mounted on the sub-integrated board 111 (step S604).

  On the other hand, if the read effect command is not a variation display pattern command (NO in step S603), it is determined whether the read effect command is a probability change jackpot command (step S605), and if the read effect command is a probability change jackpot command. If (YES in step S605), a probability variation jackpot flag is set (step S606). Also, if the read effect command is not a probability change jackpot command (NO in step S605), it corresponds to the received effect command (a winning command other than the probability change jackpot command, a gaming state command, a variable stop command, a jackpot start command, etc.). A flag is set (step S607).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process (step S92). In the effect control process, the integrated CPU 112 performs one of steps S700 to S702 with reference to the value of the process selection flag indicating the progress of the game.

  In the decorative symbol variation start process (step S700) executed when the process selection flag is “0”, a setting for starting the decorative symbol variation display is performed if a variation display pattern command is received. Specifically, the stop design of the decorative design is determined according to the variable display pattern command and the probability variation jackpot command, and the reach effecting mode is determined, and the process selection flag is updated to “1”.

  In the decorative symbol variation process (step S701) executed when the processing selection flag is “1”, when the variation stop command is received, a display command is transmitted to the display control board 220 to stop the decorative symbol variation display. When the control is performed and the big hit start command is received from the main control board 101, the processing selection flag is updated to “2”, and when the big hit start command is not received from the main control board 101, the processing selection flag is set to “0”. Update to

  In the jackpot display process (step S702) executed when the process selection flag is “2”, a display indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 in accordance with the jackpot start command transmitted from the main control board 101. And performing control for displaying a big hit game state (for example, round display) in response to a big hit game command transmitted from the main control board 101, and receiving a big hit end command, the big hit game The state end display is performed, and the process selection flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation start process (step S700). In the decorative symbol variation start process, the integrated CPU 112 first determines whether or not the variation display pattern reception flag is set (step S710). The variation display pattern reception flag is a flag that is set in step S604 of the command analysis process (step S91) described above and indicates that a variation display pattern command has been received from the main control board 101. That is, if the variation display pattern reception flag is not set in step S710 (NO in step S710), it is determined that the variation display pattern command has not been received, and the decorative symbol variation start process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the variable display pattern reception flag is set (YES in step S710), the variable display pattern reception flag is reset (step S711), and it is determined whether the received winning command is a command indicating a win. It is determined whether the variation display pattern based on the received variation display pattern command is a variation display pattern that generates a big hit (whether it is a winning pattern) (step S712). Whether or not the pattern is a hit pattern can be confirmed by referring to the second byte data of the variable display pattern command.

  If the winning command is not a command indicating a win (NO in step S712), a stop symbol of the missed symbol is determined (step S713). If the variation display pattern is a hit pattern (YES in step S712), it is determined whether the probability variation big hit flag is set (step S714). If the probability change big hit flag is set (YES in step S714). Then, the stop symbol of the probability variation big hit symbol is determined (step S715).

  On the other hand, if the probability variation big hit flag is not set in step S714 (NO in step S714), the stop symbol of the non-probable big hit symbol is determined (step S716). The probability variation big hit flag is reset when the big hit gaming state is started in the big hit display process (step S702). The time when the probability variation jackpot flag is reset is not limited to this. For example, when the variation display of the decorative symbol is stopped in the decorative symbol variation processing (step S701), specifically, when the variation stop command is received. It may be reset, or may be reset when the big hit gaming state is ended in the big hit display process (step S702).

  In this embodiment, a combination symbol is determined as a stop symbol from the combination of odd odd symbols (specific symbols) that is the same as the odd variation of the decorative symbol, and the same even symbol as the non-probable large bonus symbol of the decorative symbol. One of the combinations of (non-specific symbols) is determined as a stop symbol. In step S713, when the stop symbol of the shift symbol is determined, it is determined whether it is a variable display pattern with a reach mode. If the variable display pattern has a reach mode, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are displayed. Among them, the left and right decorative symbols are the same symbol, and the middle decorative symbol is determined as a stop symbol that is different from the left and right decorative symbols. On the other hand, if it is a variable display pattern not accompanied by a reach mode, the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are determined as stop symbols that are different from each other.

  Next, the integrated CPU 112 sets display commands according to the reach display variation display pattern determined on the main control board 101 side and the decorative design stop pattern determined in steps S713, S715, and S716 (step S71). S718: Effect form display control means, reach effect execution means), the process selection flag is updated to “1”, and the process is terminated (step S719). The display command set in step S718 is transmitted to the display control board 220 in the information output process (step S95), and based on the display command received by the display CPU 221 mounted on the display control board 220. The execution of the variable display of the decorative symbols is started on the liquid crystal display 42.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation process (step S701). In the decorative symbol variation process, the integrated CPU 112 first determines whether or not it is a variation display pattern that executes an effect corresponding to pupil detection. After performing the effect process (step S751), it is determined whether the fluctuation stop command reception flag is set (step S755). The variation stop command reception flag is a flag that is set in step S604 of the command analysis process (step S91) described above and indicates that a variation stop command has been received from the main board 101. That is, if the variable stop command reception flag is not set in step S755 (NO in step S755), it is determined that the variable stop command has not been received, and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation stop command reception flag is set (YES in step S755), the fluctuation stop command reception flag is reset, and a display command for instructing stop of the decorative symbol is set (step S756). The display command set in step S756 is transmitted to the display control board 120 in the information output process (step S95), and based on the display command received by the display CPU 121 mounted on the display control board 120. On the liquid crystal display device 50, the decorative pattern change display stop is confirmed and displayed.

  Next, the integrated CPU 112 determines whether or not the big hit start command reception flag is set (step S757). The jackpot start command reception flag is set in step S604 of the command analysis process (step S91) described above and indicates that a jackpot start command has been received from the main board 101. That is, if the jackpot start command reception flag is not set in step S757 (NO in step S757), it is determined that the jackpot start command is not received, the process selection flag is updated to “0”, and the process is terminated. (Step S759). On the other hand, if the jackpot start command reception flag is set (YES in step S757), the jackpot start command reception flag is reset, the process selection flag is updated to “2”, and the process ends (step S758).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the pupil movement corresponding effect process (step S751) executed in the decorative symbol variation process (step S701). In the effect processing for pupil movement, the integrated CPU 112 first determines whether the variable display pattern command whose reception is determined in step S603 of the command analysis process (step S91) is any one of the variable number 7 to the variable number 14. In other words, it is determined whether or not the variable display pattern is a variable display pattern for left and right or upper and lower branch reach effects (step S801). If it is not the change display pattern for branch reach production in step S801 (NO in step S801), the pupil movement correspondence production process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is a variable display pattern for branch reach production in step S801 (YES in step S801), it is determined whether or not it is a pupil movement detection effective period by the pupil sensors 71 and 72 during reach production ( Step S802). If it is the pupil movement detection valid period in step S802 (YES in step S802), whether or not a pupil movement detection signal has been received after performing the pupil movement detection correction process described in detail later (step S803). Specifically, it is determined whether or not a pupil movement detection signal is input from the pupil sensors 71 and 72 to the sub-integrated substrate 111 (step S804). When it is determined that a pupil movement detection signal has been received (the player has moved his / her line of sight in response to a branch reach effect) (YES in step S804), a display command corresponding to the pupil movement detection signal is set. (Step S805), the pupil movement corresponding effect process is terminated.

  In the detection correction process of pupil movement in step S803, it is determined whether or not the signals detected by the pupil sensors 71 and 72 satisfy a movement determination value for determining that the pupil of the player has moved, and the movement is performed. When the determination value is satisfied, it is determined in step S804 that a pupil movement detection signal has been received (YES in step S804). On the other hand, when the movement determination value is not satisfied, it is determined in step S804 that a pupil movement detection signal has not been received (NO in step S804). In step S803, if the signals detected by the pupil sensors 71 and 72 do not satisfy the movement determination value, the movement detection value is stored as a sample value (sample value storage means). Then, when the pupil movement detection correction process is executed next time, the pupil movement detection value detected by the pupil sensors 71 and 72 satisfies the previously stored sample value even when the movement determination value is not satisfied. In this case, although the movement determination value is not satisfied, it is determined that the pupil of the player is moving according to the branch reach effect, and it is determined in step S804 that the detection signal of pupil movement has been received. (Determination correction means). That is, in the pupil movement detection correction process in step S803, detection of pupil movement is corrected for a player with a small amount of pupil movement.

  If it is not the pupil movement detection valid period in step S802 (NO in step S802), it is then determined whether or not the pupil movement detection valid period has ended (step S806). If the pupil movement detection valid period has expired (YES in step S806), after extracting the movement direction determination random number (step S807), a display command corresponding to the extracted value of the movement direction determination random number is set. (Step S808), and the pupil movement correspondence effect process is terminated. The moving direction determination random number is a random number for arbitrarily determining the moving direction when there is no movement of the line of sight of the player in the left / right or upper / lower branch reach effect.

  Next, specific effect control in the pupil movement corresponding effect process (step S751) based on detection of the position of the pupil by the pupil sensors 71 and 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23A is an explanatory view showing detection of the position of the pupil by the pupil sensors 71 and 72, FIG. 23B is an explanatory view showing the pupil at the center position, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the pupil which moved to the left side from the center position, FIG.23 (D) is explanatory drawing which shows the pupil moved to the right side from the center position, FIG.23 (E) moves upward from the center position. FIG. 23F is an explanatory diagram illustrating the pupil that has moved downward from the center position. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing correction processing in detection of pupil movement. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of effect display control of the liquid crystal display 42 according to the leftward movement of the pupil. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of effect display control of the liquid crystal display 42 according to the rightward movement of the pupil. FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of effect display control of the liquid crystal display 42 according to the upward movement of the pupil. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of effect display control of the liquid crystal display 42 according to the downward movement of the pupil. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of effect display control of the liquid crystal display 42 when there is no detection of pupil movement.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the pupil sensors 71 and 72 irradiate the player's eyeball G with infrared rays as irradiation light S, receive the reflected light H, and receive the reflected light H as shown in FIG. From this, the position of the pupil D of the player is detected. The left pupil sensor 71 detects the position of the pupil D of the left eye of the player facing the pachinko machine 1 (game board 4), while the right pupil sensor 72 faces the pachinko machine 1 (game board 4). The position of the pupil D of the player's right eye is detected.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the pupil D is at the center position C in a state where the player views the front. On the other hand, when the eyeball G is moved to the left side and an object on the left side from the front is viewed, the pupil D is moved to the left side from the center position C as shown in FIG. Become. Further, when the eyeball G is moved to the right side and an object on the right side from the front is viewed, the pupil D is moved (shifted) from the center position C to the right side as shown in FIG. Further, when the eyeball G is moved upward and an object on the upper side is viewed from the front, the pupil D is moved upward (displaced) from the center position C as shown in FIG. Further, when the eyeball G is moved downward and an object close to the front is viewed, as shown in FIG. 23 (F), the pupil D is moved downward from the center position C (displaced). Become. 23 to 26, in the movement of the pupil D in the left-right direction, the left direction in the drawing is the left movement of the pupil D, and the right direction in the drawing is the right movement of the pupil D. As described.

  Next, processing contents in the above-described pupil movement detection correction process (step S803) will be described with reference to FIG. In the normal state, as shown in FIG. 24A, in the movement of the pupil D accompanying the branch reach effect, the movement amount L1 in which the movement detection value of the pupil D detected by the pupil sensors 71 and 72 becomes the movement determination value. Whether or not it is satisfied, in other words, whether or not the player's pupil D has moved more than the movement amount L1 in accordance with the branch reach effect, and when the pupil D moves more than the movement amount L1, the player's pupil D is Determine that it has moved. On the other hand, in the case of dealing with a player with a small movement amount of the pupil D, as shown in FIG. 24B, the pupil sensor 71, 72 detects the movement of the pupil D accompanying the branch reach effect. The movement amount L2 that does not satisfy the movement amount L1 in which the movement detection value of the pupil D becomes the movement determination value is temporarily stored as a sample value. Then, when performing the pupil movement detection correction process next time, whether or not the movement detection value of the pupil D detected by the pupil sensors 71 and 72 satisfies the previously stored sample value (movement amount L2). Is determined, and it is determined that the pupil D of the player has moved when the pupil D has moved by a movement amount L2 or more. In FIG. 24, the detection correction accompanying the movement of the pupil D in the left direction is illustrated, but the same correction is performed for the movement of the pupil D in the right direction and the movement in the vertical direction. It is what is said.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25 to FIG. 28, the control contents of the effect display of the liquid crystal display 42 according to the detection of the position of the pupil D will be described. In addition, the effect display control of the liquid crystal display 42 shown below is based on the position detection signal of the pupil D of the player detected by the pupil sensors 71 and 72, and the sub integrated board 111 (integrated CPU 112) is the display control board 120. This is done by controlling the display of the liquid crystal display 42 via the.

  First, the effect display accompanying the movement of the pupil D in the left-right direction, that is, the control content of the left-right branch reach effect will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 25A, in the left and right branch reach effect, the liquid crystal display 42 displays a road 80 extending from the near side toward the center of the display screen, and the left and right sides of the road 80 are left and right. A sign 81 that is individually indicated by the letters “A” and “B” is displayed, and an effect display that gradually approaches the sign 81 as if the player walks on the road 80 is performed. At this time, the player's pupil D is at a substantially central position due to the display of the liquid crystal display 42 that is not particularly conscious of the left-right direction. Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), when reaching the sign 81 at the end of the road 80, left and right forks 82a and 82b are displayed, and a house 83 (special image) is at the end of the left road 82a. On the other hand, a building 84 (special image) is displayed ahead of the road 82b on the right side (special image display control means, multiple display control means). Then, the display on the liquid crystal display 42 is selected to select such left and right (specifically, whether to go on the left side 82a to go to the house 83 or on the right side 82b to go to the building 84). On the other hand, when the will of the player is reflected in the moving direction of the pupil D (gazing the direction the player wants to travel), the pupil sensors 71 and 72 detect the moving direction of the pupil D (movement determining means). . FIG. 25B illustrates a case where the player 83 is interested in the house 83 ahead of the left road 82a, and the player's pupil D moves to the left to advance in that direction. Thereafter, based on the moving direction of the pupil D detected by the pupil sensors 71 and 72, as shown in FIGS. 25C and 25D, the effect gradually advances toward the side corresponding to the moving direction of the pupil D. Display is performed (close-up effect display control means, movement-enabled display control means). 25 (C) and 25 (D), an effect display is shown in which the road 82a on the left side is advanced and gradually approaches the house 83.

  On the other hand, in the display of the left and right branch reach effect in which the signs 81 that individually indicate the left and right by the letters “A” and “B” are displayed at the end of the road 80 shown in FIG. 26A, as shown in FIG. At the time when the sign 81 is reached and the left and right forks 82a and 82b are displayed, the left and right are selected (specifically, the left side 82a is advanced to the house 83, contrary to FIG. 25B). The player is interested in the building 84 ahead of the right side road 82b, and the display of the liquid crystal display 42 that makes the right side 82b go to the building 84). When the player's pupil D moves to the right to advance in the direction, the pupil sensors 71 and 72 detect the movement of the pupil D in the right direction. Then, based on the rightward movement of the pupil D detected by the pupil sensors 71 and 72, as shown in FIGS. 26 (C) and 26 (D), the road 82b is gradually advanced toward the building 84 as shown in FIGS. Display is performed.

  Next, the effect display associated with the movement of the pupil D in the vertical direction, that is, the control content of the up / down branch reach effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG. As shown in FIG. 27A, in the up-and-down branch reach effect, the liquid crystal display 42 displays a road 90 extending from the near side toward the center of the display screen and a sky 91 ahead, as if the player is An effect display such as walking on the road 90 is performed. At this time, the player's pupil D is at a substantially central position due to the display of the liquid crystal display 42 not particularly aware of the vertical direction. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), a car 92 (special image) appears on the road 90 by proceeding on the road 90, and a helicopter 93 (special image) appears and displayed in the sky 91. Then, the liquid crystal display 42 for selecting such an upper and lower side (specifically, selecting whether he is interested in the helicopter 93 appearing in the sky 91 or interested in the car 92 appearing on the road 90). When the player's will is reflected in the moving direction of the pupil D with respect to the display (when the player pays attention to the direction in which the player is interested), the pupil sensors 71 and 72 detect the moving direction of the pupil D (moving) Discrimination means). FIG. 26B illustrates a case in which the helicopter 93 that appears in the sky 91 is interested and the player's pupil D has moved upward. Thereafter, based on the movement direction of the pupil D detected by the pupil sensors 71 and 72, as shown in FIGS. 26 (C) and 26 (D), the effect of gradually closing up to the side corresponding to the movement direction of the pupil D is produced. Display is performed (close-up effect display control means, movement-enabled display control means). 26C and 26D illustrate an effect display in which the helicopter 93 appearing in the sky 91 is gradually closed up.

  On the other hand, when the car 90 and the helicopter 93 are displayed as shown in FIG. 27B in the display of the up-and-down branch reach effect in which the road 90 and the sky 91 ahead are displayed as shown in FIG. Contrary to FIG. 26 (B), select the upper or lower (specifically, whether he / she is interested in helicopter 93 appearing in sky 91 or car 92 appearing on road 90) ) When the player is interested in the lower car 92 with respect to the display on the liquid crystal display 42, and the pupil D of the player moves downward, the player D moves downward. Is detected by the pupil sensors 71 and 72. Then, based on the downward movement of the pupil D detected by the pupil sensors 71 and 72, as shown in FIGS. 27C and 27D, the car 92 that appears on the road 90 is gradually closed up. Display is performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the contents of control of effect display on the liquid crystal display 42 when there is no detection of movement of the pupil D (steps S806 to S808 of effect processing corresponding to pupil movement) will be described. In the following description, the control content of the left / right branch reach effect when there is no movement detection of the pupil D is illustrated, and the same control is performed also during the up / down branch reach effect when the movement detection of the pupil D is not detected. Is to be done.

  First, as shown in FIG. 29A, in the left and right branch reach effect, the liquid crystal display 42 displays a road 80 extending from the near side toward the center of the display screen, and at the end of the road 80. A sign 81 that points to the left and right with the letters “A” and “B” is displayed, and an effect display that gradually approaches the sign 81 as if the player walks on the road 80 is performed. At this time, the player's pupil D is at a substantially central position due to the display of the liquid crystal display 42 that is not particularly conscious of the left-right direction. After that, as shown in FIG. 29B, when reaching the sign 81 at the end of the road 80, the left and right forks 82a and 82b are displayed, and the house 83 is displayed at the end of the left road 82a. A building 84 is displayed on the right side of the road 82b.

  Then, the display on the liquid crystal display 42 is selected to select such left and right (specifically, whether to go on the left side 82a and go to the house 83 or on the right side 82b and go to the building 84). On the other hand, if the player is not willing to select and the pupil D does not move (if the player does not pay attention to the direction he wants to go), one of the left and right directions is arbitrarily selected based on the extracted value of the moving direction determination random number. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (C), a special effect that attracts the player's line of sight to the image in the selected direction (the house 83 on the left side or the building 84 on the right side) is performed. FIG. 29C illustrates a case where the left direction is selected based on the extracted value of the moving direction determination random number, and an effect display in which an explosion has occurred behind the left house 83 is being performed. Thereby, even if the player does not intend to select the left and right direction, his / her line of sight is attracted in the direction in which the special effect is performed (pupil D moves). After that, as shown in FIG. 29 (D), an effect display that gradually proceeds to the side where the special effect is performed is performed (close-up effect display control means, non-moving display control means). In FIG. 29D, an effect display is shown in which the road 82a on the left side is advanced and gradually approaches the house 83.

  The effect display control of the liquid crystal display 42 according to the movement of the pupil D described above is performed by the effect display accompanying the variation display of the decorative design on the liquid crystal display 42 (specifically, the design is a reach mode). (It is performed during the reach effect display until the display result is stopped and displayed after being displayed), but is not necessarily limited to this configuration. For example, as the effect display during the demonstration display, the effect display according to the movement of the pupil D described above may be performed.

  As described above, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, the player is interested in the special image (for example, the house 83 or the building 84) displayed during the reach effect in the display image of the liquid crystal display 42. When the player's pupil moves in the direction in which the special image is displayed, the pupil sensors 71 and 72 detect this, and the special image that is in the reach effect is displayed in close-up as it is. On the other hand, when the player is not interested in the special image displayed during the reach effect in the display image of the liquid crystal display 42, and the player's pupil does not move in the direction in which the special image is displayed, the pupil sensor 71, Since the pupil movement is not detected by 72, the special image is displayed in close-up after a special effect (for example, an effect in which an explosion has occurred) is performed on the special image. Thereby, the effect display on the liquid crystal display 42 according to the degree of interest of the player with respect to the special image can be performed, and as a result, a decrease in visual interest in the effect display can be suppressed.

  In the above-described embodiment, special images are displayed in the left and right or up and down symmetrical directions to prompt the player to select, and the special images in the direction in which pupil movement is detected are selectively displayed in close-up. Although it is configured, it is not limited to this configuration. For example, the upper body of a character such as an idol is displayed, and when the player's pupil moves to a predetermined location (for example, the chest or the pupil) of the character, an effect display that closes up the predetermined location based on this is performed. It may be.

  In addition, as described above, when the player is not interested in the special image and the pupil of the player does not move in the direction in which the special image is displayed, a special effect is performed on the special image, in other words, At times (when the pupil of the player moves in the direction to display the special image), the special image can be noticed by the player, and the content of the effect is surprising. Can do.

  The pupil sensors 71 and 72 are configured by infrared sensors that irradiate the player's eyeball with irradiation light, receive the reflected light, and detect the player's pupil movement from the reflected light. Thereby, a player's pupil movement can be detected easily and correctly.

  Moreover, the pupil sensors 71 and 72 are provided in a pair of left and right respectively corresponding to the left and right eyes of the player. Thereby, since the movement of the pupil can be detected individually for the left and right eyes of the player, the movement of the pupil can be detected more reliably.

  Further, the pupil sensors 71 and 72 are disposed in the vicinity of the liquid crystal display 42. Thereby, since the movement of the pupil can be detected at a position close to the display screen of the liquid crystal display 42 visually recognized by the player, the movement of the pupil can be detected more accurately and quickly.

  Further, it is determined whether or not the pupil movement detection value detected by the pupil sensors 71 and 72 satisfies a predetermined movement determination value. When the movement detection value satisfies the movement determination value, It is determined that there is pupil movement. Accordingly, when the player's pupil moves slightly in the direction in which the special image is displayed even though he / she is not interested in the special image, this subtle movement of the pupil becomes an interest of the player. It can be avoided that it is determined based on. Therefore, the special image is not displayed as a close-up as it is against the player's intention, but the special image is closed up after attracting the player's attention to the special image by performing special effects on the special image. Can be displayed.

  When it is determined that the pupil movement detection value detected by the pupil sensors 71 and 72 does not satisfy the movement determination value, the movement detection value is stored as a sample value. When it is determined that the pupil movement detection value detected by the pupil sensors 71 and 72 in a state where the sample value is stored does not satisfy the movement determination value, the movement detection value satisfies the sample value. It is determined that there is a pupil movement of the player. That is, even if it is determined that there is no detection of pupil movement because the movement amount of the pupil is small despite the interest in the special image, the movement amount (movement detection value) is stored as a sample value. In the next time, if the pupil movement detection value detected by the pupil sensors 71 and 72 satisfies the sample value, it is determined that there is a pupil movement of the player. Thereby, detection of pupil movement can be corrected corresponding to a player with a small amount of movement of the pupil, and an effect display that closes up the special image can be performed.

  In addition, when the special image is individually displayed in a plurality of different display areas of the liquid crystal display 42 and it is determined that there is a pupil movement of the player, the direction in which the pupil movement is detected among the plurality of special images Close up and display the special image displayed on the screen. Thereby, since it can be set as the structure which selectively closes up and displays the special image which a player pays attention to, the reduction of interest can be suppressed with respect to the effect display which closes up a special image. Further, according to this configuration, one of the plurality of special images is selected by the player's line of sight (detection of pupil movement by the pupil sensors 71 and 72). Unlike the configuration in which selection is performed by an operation, a selective presentation can be performed in a natural flow without forcing the player to perform a selection operation.

  The plurality of special images described above are displayed in different types. Thus, by making the type of the special image different, it is possible to make the degree of attention of the player different depending on the type of the special image. Therefore, it is possible to make a configuration in which a plurality of special images are selected according to the player's preference. .

  A plurality of special images are individually displayed in the left display area and the right display area of the liquid crystal display 42. In this case, a special image is displayed on each of the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 42 (display area), and the game is played for either the left or right special image depending on whether the player's pupil has moved leftward or rightward. It is possible to determine whether the person has paid attention, and close up the special image on the determined side to display the effect.

  A plurality of special images are individually displayed in the upper display area and the lower display area of the liquid crystal display 42. In this case, a special image is displayed above and below the liquid crystal display 42 (display area), and a game is played for any of the upper and lower special images depending on whether the player's pupil has moved upward or downward. It is possible to determine whether the person has paid attention, and to close up the special image on the determined side and display the effect.

  In addition, a special image to be displayed in close-up after performing a special effect among a plurality of special images is determined based on extraction of random numbers. This makes it possible to randomly determine a special image to be displayed in close-up when it is determined that there is no pupil movement of the player, so that the close-up effect when there is no pupil movement can be diversified. As a result, it is possible to suppress a reduction in interest with respect to the close-up effect display.

  In addition, there is provided a big prize opening device 60 having a big prize opening 61 through which a large number of game balls can be won by shifting from the closed state to the opened state when controlled to the big hit gaming state. Thereby, it is possible to give the player as a big hit gaming state that a large amount of prize balls are paid out to the player in accordance with winning in the big winning opening 61.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine. However, even a gaming machine other than a pachinko machine, for example, a gaming machine formed by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine, etc. The invention can be applied.

It is a front view which shows a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine of the state which open | released the main body frame and the front frame. It is a front view which shows a game board. It is a front view showing an effect device. It is a block diagram which shows the structure regarding control of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by CPU mounted in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the power failure generation | occurrence | production performed by CPU mounted in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by CPU mounted in the main control board. It is a table | surface figure which shows the random number updated by CPU mounted in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the game process performed by CPU mounted in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process in a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit determination process in a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows the change display pattern setting process in a game process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation | variation display pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by the integrated CPU mounted in a sub integration board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the 16ms timer interruption process performed by the integrated CPU mounted in a sub integration board | substrate. It is a table | surface figure which shows the random number updated by the integrated CPU mounted in a sub integration board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process in a 16 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process in a 16 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the decoration design change start process in an effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows the decoration design change process in an effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows the pupil movement corresponding | compatible effect process in a decoration design change process. (A) is an explanatory view showing detection of the position of the pupil by the pupil sensor, (B) is an explanatory view showing the pupil at the central position, and (C) is moved from the central position to the left side. FIG. 4D is an explanatory diagram showing the pupil moved to the right from the center position, and FIG. 4E is an explanatory diagram showing the pupil moved upward from the center position. FIG. 4F is an explanatory view showing the pupil moved downward from the center position. It is explanatory drawing which shows the correction process in the movement detection of a pupil. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation display control of a liquid crystal display according to the movement to the left side of a pupil. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation display control of a liquid crystal display according to the movement to the right side of a pupil. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation display control of a liquid crystal display according to the movement to the upper side of a pupil. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of production | presentation display control of the liquid crystal display according to the movement to the lower side of a pupil. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of presentation display control of a liquid crystal display when there is no pupil movement detection.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine 4 Game board 12 Game area 40 Production device 41 Special symbol display LED
42 Liquid crystal display 43 Normal symbol display LED
45 Electric start winning port 46 Start port switch 48 Gate 49 Gate switch 50 Decoration mounting board 51 Frame portion 52 Decoration projection 53 Hook-shaped mounting portion 55a, 55b Warp inlet 56a, 56b Warp passage 57a, 57b Warp outlet 58 Stage 59 Outlet 60 Grand prize opening device 61 Grand prize opening 71, 72 Pupil sensor 101 Main control board 111 Peripheral control board

Claims (1)

Based on the determination that whether or not to give a profit to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined determination condition, and the determination that the profit should be given to the player by the corresponding drop determination means A profit granting state control means for controlling to a profit granting state for granting a profit to the player,
Display means for displaying the effects associated with the game;
Pupil movement detection means for detecting movement of the pupil of the player who visually recognizes the display image of the display means;
Based on the determination result of the winning determination means, the display means displays a variation of the identification information, and after a predetermined period has elapsed, the display result of the identification information corresponding to the determination result is stopped and displayed. Display control means for stopping and displaying a specific display result as a display result after displaying the identification information in a reach manner when it is determined that a profit should be given to the person,
The display control means includes
Reach effect execution means for executing a reach effect after displaying the reach mode,
The reach production execution means includes:
Special image display control means for displaying a special image that can be watched by the player;
Close-up effect display control means for performing effect display that closes up the special image,
The special image display control means includes
A plurality of display control means for individually displaying the special image in a plurality of different display areas of the display means;
The close-up effect display control means includes
Based on the detection of pupil movement by the pupil movement detection means, it is determined whether or not the player's pupil has moved in the direction of displaying any one of the plurality of special images in the display image of the display means. Movement discrimination means;
When the movement discriminating means determines that there is a pupil movement of the player, the special image displayed in the direction in which the pupil movement is detected among the plurality of special images is displayed in a close-up manner. Correspondence display control means,
The movement determination means includes
Sample value storage means for storing the movement detection value as a sample value when it is determined that the movement detection value of the pupil detected by the pupil movement detection means does not satisfy the threshold movement determination value;
When it is determined that the pupil movement detection value by the pupil movement detection unit does not satisfy the movement determination value in a state where the sample value is stored in the sample value storage unit, the movement detection value is set to the sample value. A game machine comprising: discrimination correction means for discriminating that there is a pupil movement of the player on condition that the condition is satisfied.

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