JP2009106509A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine reducing the fatigue of the hand of a player due to playing for a long time, and improved in operability. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine is equipped with a game machine body in which a game board having a game region where game balls roll and an operation part 26 which can be operated by the player, and a shooting control means which performs shooting control of game balls shot toward the game region and setting control of shooting strength of shot balls by the operation of the operation part 26. The operation part 26 has a panel 420 movable horizontally, and a left button 415 and a right button 418 which are provided in the moving member and can be pressed and operated by the finger. The shooting control means changes the shooting strength based on the horizontal movement of the operation part 26, and controls the decision and release of the changed shooting strength based on the press operation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  In a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a launching handle is provided for launching a game ball, and the solenoid is rotated by rotating the launching handle clockwise with the player holding it in the right hand. The game ball is fired by driving.

  As described above, since it is necessary to keep the firing handle always rotated by a predetermined angle, when playing a game for a long time, the hand tends to get tired.

Therefore, a gaming machine is provided in which a hand stand for supporting the wrist of the player is provided (Patent Document 1). There is also provided a gaming machine provided with an operation pad having a display, a touch sensor for firing ON / OFF, and a cursor.
JP 2006-116119 A JP 2003-334111 A

  However, even in a gaming machine provided with a hand stand that supports the wrist of the player, it is difficult to eliminate hand fatigue without changing the firing handle by hand.

  In addition, few players can blind touch touch sensors, cursor buttons, etc., and it is necessary to look at the operation pad every time the operation is performed, which is very inconvenient.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that reduces the fatigue of the hand caused by a player playing a game for a long time and improves the operability. is there.

  (1) A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls and a game machine body provided with operation means operable by a player, and a game ball toward the game area based on the operation of the operation means A launch control means for performing a launch control of a game ball that launches and a setting control for setting a launch strength of the game ball to be fired, and the operation means includes a movable member that is movable in a horizontal direction, and the movable member And a pressing member that can be pressed with a finger, wherein the firing control means changes the firing intensity based on the movement of the operating means in the horizontal direction, and based on the pressing operation. A game machine that controls to determine and cancel the changed launch intensity.

  According to the invention of (1), an operating means (for example, a mouse-like operation of a personal computer) having a moving member movable in the horizontal direction and a pressing member provided on the moving member and capable of being pressed by a finger. The firing strength is specified by moving the operation means in the horizontal direction, and the firing strength is determined and released by pressing operation (for example, clicking a button of the mouse-like operating means). In this way, by moving the operating means in the horizontal direction and performing a pressing operation, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that reduces hand fatigue caused by a player playing a game for a long time and improves operability. .

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the operating means is provided below the gaming board in the gaming machine main body.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), since the operating means is provided below the game board in the gaming machine main body, the player operates with the hand placed at a low position. Can do. As described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that reduces hand fatigue caused by a player playing a game for a long time and improves operability.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (2), further comprising a connecting member that is connected to the gaming machine body in a state in which movement of the operating unit in a direction away from the gaming machine body is suppressed. A gaming machine.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (2), the operation means is controlled by the connecting member connected to the gaming machine body in a state in which movement in a direction away from the gaming machine body is suppressed. By detachably connecting to the gaming machine main body, it becomes possible to protect the operating means that is easier to operate than the operating handle of the gaming machine so far from being lost or stolen. Further, even when the player moves the operation means, the operation means will not be removed. For this reason, the player can always operate with easy-to-operate operation means. As described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that reduces hand fatigue caused by a player playing a game for a long time and improves operability.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), display means for displaying the emission intensity information indicating the emission intensity, and display of the emission intensity information based on an operation of the operation means in the display means. A gaming machine comprising display control means for performing control for changing the display.

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to the inventions of (1) to (3), the display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device) displays the emission intensity information indicating the emission intensity, and is based on the operation of the operation means. Thus, the display mode of the launch intensity information changes. In this way, the player can know the firing strength by his / her own operation by looking at the display mode of the firing strength information, and therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that improves operability.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to (4), the game area of the game board includes a transparent area having transparency, and the display means is provided behind the game board and faces the transparent area. The display control means displays a launch target image of a game ball as the launch intensity information on the display area, and instructs the launch target based on an operation of the operation means. A gaming machine that performs control to move and display an instruction image.

  According to the invention of (5), in addition to the invention of (4), display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device) having a display area at a position facing the transmission area of the game board is provided. In this display area, a launch target image and a launch instruction image (for example, a cursor image) for instructing the launch target are moved and displayed as launch intensity information. Thus, the player can advantageously advance the operation by looking at the image displayed in the display area, and can provide a gaming machine that improves operability.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while reducing the fatigue of the hand by a player playing a game for a long time, the gaming machine which improves operativity can be provided.

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12, various components arranged on the main body frame 12, and a door 11 that is pivotally attached to the front of the main body frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. It consists of and. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the main body frame 12 from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, an operation unit 26 and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12. The upper plate 20 is provided with a ball lending operation panel (not shown). The ball lending operation panel gives an instruction to exchange electronic data and game balls when a card storing electronic data exchangeable with game balls is inserted into a card unit 150 (see FIG. 6) described later. A lending button for returning, a return button for returning the card from the card unit 150, and a display panel (not shown) composed of a 7-segment LED for displaying electronic data information (balance information) stored in the card. .

  The main body frame 12 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 32, a game board 14, an operation unit 26, and the like. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32 in FIG. As described above, the frame 12 is an example of a gaming machine main body provided with a game board 14 having a game area in which a game ball rolls and operation means (operation unit 26) that can be operated by a player.

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. Further, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll down. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 3 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 on the game board 14. Thus, the game board 14 is an example of a game board having a transmissive region having permeability.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap all or part of the game board 14 from the back side. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after transitioning to the big hit game state, a production effect image is displayed during the execution of the big hit game.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, by providing the effect display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, an area in which game members such as a planted area of the game nail 13, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. And the degree of freedom of layout can be further increased. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a display unit provided behind the game board and having a display area facing the transmission area.

  The spacer 31 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, and forms a space serving as a flow path for game balls in front of (on the front side of) the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material. In the present embodiment, the spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer 31 may be made of a permeable material. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed. In addition, speakers 46 that generate effect display sounds and the like are installed on both upper sides of the door 11.

  The operation unit 26 is provided below the game board 14 in the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) that is a driving device is provided on the back side of the operation unit 26. Furthermore, the operation unit 26 includes a mouse-like operation body 410 (see FIG. 4). When the player operates this operation body 410, electric power is supplied to the launch solenoid in accordance with the operation, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially launched onto the game board 14 to advance the game. A launching device 130 (see FIG. 6) including the operation unit 26, a launching solenoid (not shown), and the like is installed on the lower right side with respect to the game board 14. Thus, the operation unit 26 is an example of operation means provided below the game board in the gaming machine main body.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the lower left side of the game board 14, a special symbol display 35, a normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d, and a round number display 51a. -51d are provided.

  The special symbol display 35 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as first identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “21”, “50”, or “64”) is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player from the normal game The gaming state transitions to. In the case of this big hit game, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big winning opening 39 (see FIG. 3). On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  Below the special symbol indicator 35, a normal symbol indicator 33 is provided. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of, for example, two display lamps of a red LED and a green LED. These display lamps are alternately turned on and off alternately, and are variably displayed as a normal symbol.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol change display held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once, the special symbol hold display LED 34a is turned on.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d are provided. The normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d display the number of executions of fluctuation display of the normal symbols that are held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to normal symbols”). Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol hold display LED 50a is turned on.

  On the right side of the special symbol indicator 35, round number indicators 51a to 51d are provided. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the maximum number of rounds during the execution of the big hit game. The round number indicators 51a to 51d are composed of four LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each LED, so at least 16 patterns can be displayed (2 4th power pattern). ). The round number display 51 may be composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14 (back side), an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35 is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, an identification symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (also identification information for production. For example, “ The numbers from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, and the identification symbol for production is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. It becomes a mode (for example, a mode in which all of “1” to “9” are all displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and with a character image such as “big hit!” The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), the obstacle 55, the passing gates 54a and 54b, the stage 57, the starting port 25, the shutter 40, the big winning port 39, the general winning ports 56a and 56b, Game members such as 56 c and 56 d are provided on the game board 14.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and a stage 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14.

  The guide rail 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 includes an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b disposed inside the outer rail 30a. The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails (not shown) and the game board 14 are provided. Due to the collision with the obstacle 55, the stage 57, etc., it flows downward toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  A warp port 24 is formed at the left end of the obstacle 55. When a game ball enters the warp port 24, it is guided behind the stage 57 via the warp path 47 behind the game board 14. The game ball guided behind the stage 57 is discharged to the front side of the game board 14 from a discharge port (not shown) surrounded by the stage 57 and flows down to the game board 14.

  The start opening 25 described above is provided with an ordinary electric accessory (may be referred to as an ordinary electric combination for short). This ordinary electric accessory includes a pair of opposing blade members and an ordinary electric agent solenoid 118 (see FIG. 6) that opens and closes the blade member. When the blade member is closed, it is possible to enter the start port 25 only from above the blade member, and when it is open, it is possible to enter the start port 25 from above and from the left and right of the blade member. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 6) is driven and controlled by the main CPU 66, as will be described in detail later.

  A winning area is provided in the start opening 25 described above. This winning area includes a start winning ball switch 116 (see FIG. 6). When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the start winning ball switch 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 35 is started. Also, when a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25 is executed until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed ( Start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passage gates 54a and 54b are provided with passage gate switches 114 and 115 (see FIG. 6). Pass gate switches 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the pass gates 54a and 54b. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the passing gate switches 114 and 115, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a light emitting display of a red LED or a green LED.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined light emission display, for example, a red LED, the blade member of the normal electric accessory provided in the start port 25 is changed from the closed state to the open state, and a game ball enters the start port 25. It becomes easier. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member is opened, the blade member is closed to make it difficult for the game ball to enter the start opening 25. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

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

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35 and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 40 has a general area (not shown) having a count switch 104 (see FIG. 6). The shutter 40 is driven to open until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept a game ball. A game from an open state in which the big prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is easy to accept game balls to a closed state in which the big prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept game balls is called a round game. Accordingly, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed. That is, when a predetermined interval time elapses after the round game ends, the game can continue to the next round game. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a big hit game.

  During the execution of the jackpot game, the number of rounds from the first round to the last round game (maximum number of continuation rounds) varies depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 21. In this case, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 15 rounds. When the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 50, the maximum number of continuation rounds is two. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by the round number lottery means (the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 6)). Also good.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the general areas in the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d and the big winning port 39 described above, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  Further, when it is determined that a winning is made at the start opening 25 described above, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is described as an example of the display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display means may be any display means such as a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, or a lamp.

[Operation section]
The operation unit 26 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is a top view of the operation unit 26 as viewed from above. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

  The operation unit 26 includes a mouse-like operation body 410, a substantially rectangular panel 420 connected to a lower portion of the operation body 410, and a substantially rectangular frame-like restriction member 430 that restricts the upward movement of the panel 420. Has been.

  The operation body 410 includes a left button 415 and a right button 418 that can be pressed by a player at one end. When the operation body 410 is moved in the horizontal direction, the panel 420 connected to the operation body 410 is also moved in the horizontal direction in conjunction with the operation body 410. However, even if the player tries to move the operation body 410 upward, the upward movement is restricted by the restriction member 430. As described above, the restricting member 430 is an example of a connecting member that is connected to the gaming machine main body in a state in which movement of the operating unit in a direction away from the gaming machine main body is suppressed. The restricting member may be a chain or the like.

  As will be described in detail later, when the operating tool 410 is moved in the horizontal direction, the character image 92 on the cursor displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 15) moves. When the player presses the left button 415, the aiming character image 93 moves to the position of the cursor and the firing intensity of the game ball is set. When the player presses the left button 415 again, the set firing strength is canceled. Further, when the player presses the right button 418, a game ball is launched. As described above, the operation unit 26 is an example of an operation unit having a moving member that is movable in the horizontal direction and a pressing member that is provided on the moving member and that can be pressed with a finger. In the present embodiment, one operation unit 26 is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may include a plurality of operation bodies.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means. ing. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a special symbol determination that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol lottery is won by random lottery. Table, special symbol variation pattern determination table, normal symbol determination table, normal symbol variation pattern determination table, probability state determination table, grand prize opening mode table, etc., which are referred to when the normal symbol lottery is won by random lottery Various tables (all not shown) are also stored.

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, Grand prize opening prize counter, round number display counter, round number display effect start counter, waiting time timer, big prize opening time timer, data indicating number of reserved balls related to special symbols, number of reserved balls related to normal symbols Data, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining a reach pattern. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is for determining whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game.

  These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

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

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened in the big hit gaming state (so-called round number). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning prize during one round and passed through the count switch 102.

  When the game ball wins the starting opening 25 but the change display of the special symbol cannot be executed, the start number of the special symbol game is put on hold. The data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to the special symbol indicates the number of times the reserved special symbol game is held, and the number of times of holding is limited to a predetermined number.

  That is, in the present embodiment, execution of a special symbol game up to four times is put on hold by winning a game ball at the start opening 25.

  When the game ball passes through the pass gate switches 114 and 115, but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the start of the normal symbol game is suspended. The data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol indicates the number of times the reserved normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

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

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the firing ball switch 101, the count switch 102, the general winning ball switches 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing gate. The switches 114 and 115, the start winning ball switch 116, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the special winning opening solenoid 120, and the backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The count switch 102 is provided in a special area in the special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 3). The count switch 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the special area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball switches 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided at the general winning ports 56a to 56d (see FIG. 3), respectively. The general winning ball switches 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  Pass gate switches 114 and 115 are provided in the pass gates 54a and 54b (see FIG. 3), respectively. The passing gate switches 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b.

  The start winning ball switch 116 is provided at the start port 25. The start winning ball switch 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the start port 25.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a vane member provided in the ordinary electric accessory via a link member (not shown), and the vane member is opened according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Alternatively, it is closed.

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

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager. For example, the result data is reset by turning off the casing.

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

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes devices for launching a game ball such as a launching solenoid and an operation unit 26. The firing intensity is adjusted by operating the operation body 410 (see FIG. 4) of the operation unit 26, the firing intensity is set by the left button 415 (see FIG. 4) of the operation unit 26, and the right button 418 is pressed. In some cases, the main control circuit 60 supplies power to the launch solenoid according to the set launch intensity, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by the launch solenoid. Further, the launching device 130 is provided with a launching ball switch 101. The launch ball switch 101 detects a game ball launched from the launch device 130. As described above, the main control circuit 60 performs the launch control of the game ball that launches the game ball toward the game area and the setting control that sets the firing strength of the game ball to be launched based on the operation of the operation means. It is an example of a launch control means.

  Further, a lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The main control circuit 60 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent light bulbs, LEDs, and the like, specifically, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d, special symbol display 35 (7 segment LED), and normal symbol display 33. (Display lamp).

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

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

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 46. And a drive circuit 240 for controlling the lamp and the movable accessory. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

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

  The program ROM 208 stores programs and various tables for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the change display of the special symbol. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge, a program, a table, and the like are recorded. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Even if these programs are not recorded in advance, they may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60, the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200, and the like. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

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

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

  The drive circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 and a decoration data ROM 244 and is connected to the sub CPU 206. The light emission of the lamp 132 is controlled via the drive circuit.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and a reset signal when the power is turned on. The initial reset circuit 220 is generated.

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

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

  Various image data such as background image data and effect image data are separately stored in the image data ROM 216. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

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

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

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

[Control of gaming machines]
Control performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the control flow described in this specification is an example, does not limit the present invention, and may be another control flow.

[Main control main processing]
The main control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S11, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the activation program from the main ROM 68 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the main RAM 70 when the power is turned on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

  In step S12, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 waits for a synchronization between the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. When this process of executing processes for updating various timers such as a mouth open time timer is completed, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, a special symbol control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling a special symbol. The special symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling a normal symbol. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S16, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling the symbol display device. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

  In step S19, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a port output process. In this process, for example, when the main CPU 66 launches a game ball based on the operation detection process of FIG. 9, a signal is transmitted to the launching device 130. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

  In step S21, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling the output of the effect control command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a payout signal to be transmitted to the payout device 128 in order to pay out a game ball corresponding to a prize ball counter (for example, a big prize mouth prize ball counter) stored in the main RAM 70. I do. The stored payout signal is transmitted to the payout / firing control circuit 126 in the process of step S19, and the payout / firing control circuit 126 controls the payout device 128 based on the payout signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

[System timer interrupt processing]
The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S42, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

  In step S43, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers (special hit determination random numbers), jackpot symbol random numbers, normal hit determination random numbers, initial value random numbers, round number determination random numbers, and the like stored in the main RAM 70. Process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting a detection signal from the switch. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for restoring the program saved in step S42 to each register. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for returning to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished and the main process is executed.

[Switch input detection processing]
The switch input detection process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S231, a special winning opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the count switch 104 has detected a game ball. If it is determined that the game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize ball counter. Do. If this process ends, the process moves to step S232.

  In step S232, a general winning opening winning process is performed. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not the general winning ball switches 106 and 108 have detected a game ball, and if it is determined that a gaming ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the general winning mouth prize ball counter. Do. If this process ends, the process moves to step S233.

  In step S233, a start opening winning process is performed. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not the start winning ball switch 116 has detected a game ball. If the main CPU 66 determines that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the start port prize ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S234.

  In step S234, pass gate pass processing is performed. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not the passing gate switches 114 and 115 have detected a game ball. If the main CPU 66 determines that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the data value indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol. Process. If this process ends, the process moves to step S235.

  In step S235, an operation detection process is performed. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 66 performs processing for detecting an operation of the operation unit 26. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Operation detection processing]
The operation detection process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1010, processing for determining whether or not a horizontal movement operation has been performed is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the operating tool 410 has been moved horizontally. If it is determined that the operation tool 410 has been moved horizontally, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S1020. The processing is moved to S1030.

  In step S1020, a firing intensity information update process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores firing intensity information corresponding to the amount of movement of the operating tool 410 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In addition, an effect command (position information of the character image 92 of the cursor) corresponding to the stored firing intensity information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1030. Thus, the main control circuit 60 is an example of a firing control unit that performs control to change the firing intensity based on the movement of the operation unit in the horizontal direction.

  In step S1030, processing for determining whether or not a determination / cancellation operation has been performed is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the left button 415 has been operated. If it is determined that the left button 415 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S1040. If it is determined that the left button 415 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S1050. Move.

  In step S1040, a firing intensity setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets (or cancels) the firing intensity according to the firing intensity information stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Further, an effect command (position information of the aiming character image 93) corresponding to the set firing intensity information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1050. Thus, the main control circuit 60 is an example of a firing control unit that performs control for determining and canceling the changed firing intensity based on the pressing operation.

  In step S1050, a process for determining whether or not a launch operation has been performed is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the right button 418 has been operated. When it is determined that the right button 418 has been operated, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S1060, and when it is determined that the right button 418 has been operated, To do.

  In step S1060, a process for launching a game ball is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data for firing game balls in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data stored in this process is transmitted to the launching device 130 in the process of S19 in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S1102, a special symbol memory check process is performed. Details of the special symbol memory check process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1104.

  In step S1104, special symbol variation time management processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S1106 after the waiting time after the determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1106.

  In step S1106, a special symbol display time management process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1108.

  In step S1108, a big hit start interval management process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 7, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A special game that may be repeated is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1110.

  In step S1110, a waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 sets the special winning opening opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1112.

  In step S1112, a special winning opening opening process is performed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S1114 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1114.

  In step S1114, jackpot end interval processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a high probability flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the probability change state is entered. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time reduction flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the time reduction state is entered. Here, the probability variation state in the present embodiment refers to a state in which the winning probability of the special symbol game is increased. Also, the short-time state is variable except when the probability of winning a normal symbol game is increased and the opening time of the blade member of the normal electric accessory is lengthened, and the special symbol game is held only once or once. Refers to the state of shortening the time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1118.

  In step S1118, a special winning opening opening process is performed. In this process, the stored control signal is transmitted to the special prize opening solenoid 120 in step S19, and the special prize opening solenoid 120 opens the special prize opening 39 based on the control signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1122. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player.

  In step S1122, a special symbol game end process is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S1202, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is (00). If it is determined that the control state flag is (00), the process proceeds to step S1204, and the control state flag is ( If it is not determined that it is (00), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1204, a process for determining whether or not the start memory number exceeds 0 is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the start memory number (special symbol memory number) exceeds 0, the process proceeds to step S1206, and when it determines that the start memory number does not exceed 0, the process proceeds to step S1222. Transfer.

  In step S1206, a process for setting (01) as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (01) as the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1208.

  In step S1208, the number of starting memories is reduced by 1 and transferred to the special symbol storage area. In this process, the main CPU 66 uses the values of the start storage areas (special symbol storage areas) (1) to (4) (big hit determination random numbers, big hit symbol determination random numbers) of the main RAM 70 as the start storage areas (0) to (0). Transfer to (3). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1210.

  In step S1210, a big hit determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a special symbol determination table (not shown) according to the high probability state (so-called probability variation) and the low probability state. Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit depending on whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number value in the start storage area (0) matches the value stored in the selected special symbol determination table. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1214. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a lottery means for lottering whether or not to execute a special game.

  In step S1214, a special symbol determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for determining a special symbol. More specifically, the main CPU 66 refers to the selected special symbol determination table (not shown) according to the result of the big hit determination process (step S1210), and performs a process of determining the special symbol. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1216.

  In step S1216, a special symbol variation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for determining a special symbol variation pattern. More specifically, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol variation pattern with reference to a special symbol variation pattern determination table (not shown) according to the result of the big hit determination process (step S1210). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1218. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of an execution control unit that executes a plurality of gaming state games. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a selection unit that selects a gaming state based on a predetermined condition.

  In step S1218, a variable time setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for setting the fluctuation time. More specifically, the main CPU 66 sets a variation time from the determined variation pattern. For example, when the special symbol variation pattern 4 is determined as the special symbol variation pattern, the main CPU 66 sets 16.0 seconds as the variation time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1220.

  In step S1220, a process of clearing the value in storage area (0) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the value of the start storage area (0). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1222, demonstration display processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for displaying a demonstration. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Sub control main processing]
The sub control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1310, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 210 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1320.

  In step S1320, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1330.

  In step S1330, command analysis control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing commands received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1340.

In step S1340, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 receives various image data such as background image data, effect image data, and fluctuating speed setting image data based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206. And are superimposed on each other and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. For example, the sub CPU 206 displays the cursor character image 92 (see FIG. 15) or the aiming character image 93 (see FIG. 15) on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the effect command received from the main control circuit 60. Data to be transmitted is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. A character image 92 or an aiming character image 93 is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1350. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control on the display unit to change the display mode of the emission intensity information based on the operation of the operation unit.
In addition, in this way, the sub CPU 206 controls the display area to display the launch target image of the game ball as the launch intensity information, and to move and display the launch instruction image that instructs the launch target based on the operation of the operation unit. It is an example of the display control means which performs.

  In step S1350, sound control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1360.

  In step S1360, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the drive circuit 240 in this process. The drive circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM 244 based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp 132. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1320.

[Sub control command reception interrupt processing]
The sub control command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1410, a process for saving the register is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1420.

  In step S1420, a process of storing the input command in the reception buffer is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of storing the input command in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 210. In this process, the stored command is analyzed in the process of step S1330 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1430.

  In step S1430, processing for restoring the register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for restoring the program saved in step S1410 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Description of display screen]
An example of the display of the firing intensity information will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen on which the firing intensity information is displayed. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen on which a firing target image and a firing instruction image are displayed. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen on which a firing target image and a firing instruction image are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a character image 91 (for example, a character image in which numerical values of four levels from the stop to the strongest are described) indicating the emission intensity information. In addition, a cursor character image 92 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, a sighted character image 93 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. When the player operates the operating body 410, the cursor character image 92 moves. When the left button 415 is pressed, the aiming character image 93 moves to the position of the cursor character image 92. Then, when the aiming character image 93 overlaps the character image 91 indicating the emission intensity information, the emission intensity corresponding to the position is set. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a display unit that displays the emission intensity information indicating the emission intensity.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a character image 90 (for example, a fighter-like character image with 7 on both wings) showing super reach. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a character image 94 (for example, a UFO-like character image to which identification information is attached) in a form indicating super reach. A super-reach effect is achieved in which the fighter-like character image 90 attacks the UFO-like character image 94 to improve the expectation of a big hit. Further, the speaker 46 generates a sound indicating super reach (for example, a missile launch sound and UFO forehead sound along with a special music piece). In addition, a cursor character image 92 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, a sighted character image 93 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  FIG. 17 shows a display screen when the left button 415 is pressed in the state of FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a character image 90 (for example, a fighter-like character image with 7 on both wings) showing super reach. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a character image 94 (for example, a UFO-like character image to which identification information is attached) in a form indicating super reach. When the player operates the operation body 410, the character image 92 of the cursor moves, and when the left button 415 is pressed, the aiming character image 93 moves to the position of the character image 92 of the cursor. The game ball is fired according to the firing strength at which the game ball passes through the position of the character image 93.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, an operating means (for example, a mouse of a personal computer) having a moving member that is movable in the horizontal direction and a pressing member that is provided on the moving member and can be pressed with a finger. The firing strength is specified by moving the operation means in the horizontal direction, and the firing strength is determined and canceled by a pressing operation (for example, clicking a button of the mouse-like operating means). In this way, by moving the operating means in the horizontal direction and performing a pressing operation, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that reduces hand fatigue caused by a player playing a game for a long time and improves operability. .

  According to this embodiment, since the operation means is provided below the game board in the gaming machine main body, the player can operate with the hand placed at a low position. As described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that reduces hand fatigue caused by a player playing a game for a long time and improves operability.

  According to this embodiment, by providing a connecting member (for example, a chain) that detachably connects the operating means to the gaming machine body, the operating means that is easier to operate than the operating handles of conventional gaming machines is lost. And can be protected from theft. Further, even when the player moves the operation means, the operation means will not be removed. For this reason, the player can always operate with easy-to-operate operation means. As described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that reduces hand fatigue caused by a player playing a game for a long time and improves operability.

  According to this embodiment, the display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device) displays the emission intensity information indicating the emission intensity, and the display mode of the emission intensity information changes based on the operation of the operation means. In this way, the player can know the firing strength by his / her own operation by looking at the display mode of the firing strength information, and therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that improves operability.

  According to this embodiment, the display means (for example, liquid crystal display device) which has a display area in the position which opposes the permeation | transmission area | region of a game board is provided. In this display area, a launch target image and a launch instruction image (for example, a cursor image) for instructing the launch target are moved and displayed as launch intensity information. Thus, the player can advantageously advance the operation by looking at the image displayed in the display area, and can provide a gaming machine that improves operability.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly releases a gaming machine body provided with a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming ball rolls and operating means operable by a player, and the gaming ball is launched toward the gaming area. A launching means; and a launching control means for performing setting control for setting the launching intensity of the gameball to be fired based on an operation of the operating means; and the operating means in the horizontal direction. A movable member that is movable; and a pressing member that is provided on the movable member and that enables a pressing operation with a finger. The firing control means is configured to play a firing strength based on a movement of the operating means in a horizontal direction. A game machine characterized by performing control for determining and canceling the designated launch intensity based on the pressing operation, the game machine main body, launch means, launch control means, operation means Specific configuration such as , It can be designed and changed as required.

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

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing an outline of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing an outline of a pachinko gaming machine in an embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view which shows the general view of the operation part in embodiment of this invention. It is a step view which shows the general view of the operation part in embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 20 Upper plate 26 Operation part 32 Liquid crystal display device 46 Speaker 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
72 Command output port 104 Count switch 106, 108, 110, 112 General winning opening switch 114, 115 Passing gate switch 116 Starting winning ball switch 130 Launcher 150 Card unit 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
216 Image data ROM
230 Voice control circuit 250 Display control circuit 410 Operation body 415 Left button 418 Right button 420 Panel 430 Restriction member

Claims (5)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, and a game machine main body provided with operation means operable by a player;
Based on the operation of the operation means, it comprises a launch control means for performing a launch control of a game ball for launching a game ball toward the game area, and a setting control for setting a launch intensity of the game ball to be launched,
The operating means includes a moving member that is movable in the horizontal direction, and a pressing member that is provided on the moving member and that can be pressed with a finger.
The firing control means changes the firing intensity based on the movement of the operation means in the horizontal direction, and performs control for determining and canceling the changed firing intensity based on the pressing operation. Gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine, wherein the operating means is provided below the gaming board in the gaming machine main body. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
A gaming machine comprising: a connecting member that connects to the gaming machine main body in a state in which movement of the operating means in a direction away from the gaming machine main body is suppressed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 to claim 3,
Display means for displaying firing intensity information indicating the firing intensity;
A gaming machine, comprising: a display control unit that performs control to change the display mode of the emission intensity information based on an operation of the operation unit. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
The game area of the game board has a transmission area having permeability,
The display means is provided behind the game board and has a display area facing the transmission area.
The display control unit is configured to display a launch target image of a game ball as the launch intensity information in the display area, and to move and display a launch instruction image that instructs the launch target based on an operation of the operation unit. A gaming machine characterized by

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