JP2009125348A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine wherein performance display with an impact on a player is performed by utilizing characteristics that a display device used in a slot game, a display device for performing various kinds of performance display and a movable body have. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: the game board 14 having a transparent area where various kinds of game members are disposed; a transmission type liquid crystal display device 32 disposed on the opposite surface side of a board surface where the various kinds of game members are disposed in the transparent area of the game board 14, for displaying the result of big winning drawing and various kinds of performances at the rear part of the game board 14; and a rotary reel device 500 disposed at the rear part of the liquid crystal display device 32, for variably displaying identification information mechanically and stop-displaying it in a display form relating to the result of the big winning drawing. The game area has warp routes 55c1 and 55c2 provided with a ball entrance 55d where a game ball rolling on the board surface of the game board enters and a discharge port 55e for returning the game ball which enters the ball entrance 55d to the board surface of the game board 14 at a position separated from the ball entrance 55d. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball enters the passing area of the game board, a big hit lottery is performed, and after three pieces of identification information consisting of a plurality of symbols fluctuate, the combination stops according to the result of the big win lottery On the other hand, an effect display using a character image or the like is performed in accordance with the variation of the identification information. Then, when winning a lottery lottery, for example, after all three pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed so as to have the same symbol, the player is operated by repeatedly operating the big winning device and opening the special winning opening repeatedly for a predetermined number of times. To provide many balls.

  In pachinko gaming machines, in addition to fluctuations in identification information and a stop display, an effect display using a character image or the like is very important for entertaining the player. For this reason, it is preferable to take a large effect display area while securing a rolling area of the game ball. Therefore, in recent years, there is a pachinko gaming machine in which a transparent gaming board having a gaming area formed on the front side is used in order to perform a strong impact display, and a liquid crystal display device having a display screen is arranged behind the transparent gaming board. It has been proposed (Patent Document 1).

  In addition to the effects using the liquid crystal display, pachinko gaming machines have been proposed for the purpose of performing effect displays with a strong impact. For example, there is provided a new pachinko gaming machine to which a slot game for stopping identification information is added as an effect display by a player performing a stop operation on the changing identification information. Further, a pachinko gaming machine having a movable body such as a doll movable on a game board has been proposed.

Furthermore, in recent years, a pachinko gaming machine has been proposed that efficiently uses a region where an effect screen can be arranged by arranging a transmissive liquid crystal display device in front of a spinning reel device via a stage (Patent Literature). 2).
JP 2006-230644 A JP 2007-14386 A

  In a pachinko gaming machine with a slot game where the player performs a stop operation, considering the ease of the player's eye-catching, the exterior surface is more than the pseudo reel rotation by the image using the liquid crystal display device. A pachinko gaming machine using a rotary reel device with identification information attached thereto is easier to push. Therefore, the rotating reel device is more advantageous for the player to enjoy the pushing operation.

  However, even if a rotary reel device is used, if the identification information attached to the rotary reel device is small, it will be difficult for the player to push the identification information. Therefore, the identification information will be large enough to be easily seen by the player. It is required to do. In order to meet such a demand, a certain size increase of the rotating reel device is inevitable, so that a certain amount of installation space is required in the main body of the pachinko gaming machine.

  Further, in a pachinko gaming machine provided with a movable body, the movement of the movable body has unexpectedness and abruptness for the player, so that it is possible to produce a strong impact on the player. However, if the movable body is in an inconspicuous position, it is difficult to produce a strong impact. For this reason, since a size and arrangement | positioning must be considered in order to make a movable body stand out, the installation space which is conspicuous for a player is needed in the pachinko game machine main body.

  As described above, providing a large liquid crystal display device behind the transparent game board, and further providing a rotating reel device and a movable body are very effective means for producing a strong impact. Requires a space for arranging them behind the game board. However, in a gaming machine having a warp route, a warp route entrance is provided on the board surface of the game board and a warp route outlet is provided at the rear of the game board. The space becomes narrow, which is an obstacle to the arrangement of the movable body and the rotating reel device.

  In this way, having a rotating reel device used for a slot game, a liquid crystal display device that displays various effects, and a movable body in a single pachinko gaming machine makes full use of the characteristics of each, and has a strong impact Although it is a very effective means for performing the above, there is a problem that it becomes difficult in terms of arrangement space.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. A large space is provided behind the game board, and a rotary reel device and a movable body used in the slot game are disposed at the rear, so that an impact is exerted on the player. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that realizes a certain effect display.

  (1) A game board having a transparent area in which various game members are arranged in a game area in which a game ball rolls, and a board surface on which the various game members in the transparent area of the game board are arranged. A transparent first display means arranged on the front side for displaying the results of the jackpot lottery and various effects behind the game board, and arranged behind the first display means for mechanically identifying information. Of the first display means, a second display means for variably displaying, and a stop display in a display mode related to the result of the jackpot lottery, a movable body movably disposed behind the first display means, Display control means for performing display control, and in the game area, a game ball that rolls on a board surface of the game board enters and a game ball that enters the game entrance enters the game area. Return to the surface of the game board at a position away from the ball opening. Gaming machine, characterized in that a warp path having a mouth.

  According to the invention of (1), the warp path is provided in the game area of the permeable game board, the transmissive first display means is provided behind the game board, and the second display means and the movable display are provided behind the warp path. Since the body is provided, there are less obstacles to the effect display of the first display means, and a large area behind the game board can be taken, thereby efficiently connecting the second display means and the movable body. It can be arranged. As described above, the space behind the game board can be increased, and the second display means and the movable body used in the slot game are arranged in the rear to perform an effect display having an impact on the player. It becomes possible to provide a realized gaming machine.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the display control means may display a variation display of identification information by the second display means and the first display means in response to a game ball passing through the warp route. A game machine characterized by performing control for switching between effect display by means of.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), the effect display by the second display means and the effect display by the first display means are switched according to the game ball passing through the warp route. For example, when a large screen effect display is performed by the first display means, the display area facing the second display means or the movable body is switched to the transparent display state, so that the player can display the second display. It is possible to produce an impactful effect that means and a movable body suddenly appear, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is highly interesting due to the effect display. As described above, the space behind the game board can be increased, and the second display means and the movable body used in the slot game are arranged in the rear to perform an effect display having an impact on the player. It becomes possible to provide a realized gaming machine.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the display control means controls the display of the movable body according to the game ball passing through the warp route in the first display. A gaming machine characterized in that it is performed on a means.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (1) or (2), control is performed so that the movable body is displayed in response to the game ball passing through the warp route. When a large screen effect display by the display means or a rotation display by the second display means is performed, the movable body suddenly appears for the player by switching the display area facing the movable body to the transparent display state. This makes it possible to provide a game machine that is highly entertaining due to the effect display. As described above, the space behind the game board can be increased, and the second display means and the movable body used in the slot game are arranged in the rear to perform an effect display having an impact on the player. It becomes possible to provide a realized gaming machine.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to (1) to (3), the warp route has a plurality of branched routes, and at least one of the routes is started by a game ball discharged from the discharge port. A game that has a high probability of entering a winning opening, and at least one of the other games is arranged such that a gaming ball discharged from the discharging opening has a high probability of entering a large winning opening. Machine.

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to the inventions of (1) to (3), at least one of the branched paths is such that the game balls discharged from the discharge port can easily enter the start winning port. Since at least one of the game balls discharged from the outlet is easy to enter the big prize opening, for example, when a game ball is discharged from a certain outlet, a big hit lottery is performed and another When the game ball is discharged from the exit, a big hit game is executed, and different games can be enjoyed depending on which path the game ball passes through. As described above, the space behind the game board can be increased, and the second display means and the movable body used in the slot game are arranged in the rear to perform an effect display having an impact on the player. It becomes possible to provide a realized gaming machine.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to (1) to (4), the warp path is formed in a frame attached to the gaming area.

  According to the invention of (5), in addition to the inventions of (1) to (4), since the warp path is formed in the frame attached to the game area, for example, the stage is set in the area surrounded by the frame. The warp path can be formed in the frame body, and various game members can be configured by the frame body provided with the warp path. As described above, the space behind the game board can be increased, and the second display means and the movable body used in the slot game are arranged in the rear to perform an effect display having an impact on the player. It becomes possible to provide a realized gaming machine.

  According to the present invention, the space behind the game board can be made large, and the second display means and the movable body used in the slot game are arranged on the rear side to perform an effect display with an impact on the player. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that achieves this.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine also referred to as a “digipachi” is shown as a preferred embodiment for the gaming machine according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main body frame 12 on which a game board 14 is mounted attached to a wooden base frame 18 fixed to an island facility via a hinge. ing. That is, the main body frame 12 is supported by using one end of the main body frame 12 as a rotation fulcrum, and is attached to the base frame 18 so as to be freely opened and closed. The main body frame 12 and the base frame 18 constitute a gaming machine main body. Various components are disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a door 11 is pivotally attached to the main body frame 12 so as to be openable and closable forward. As shown in FIG. 2, 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, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a game board 14, a liquid crystal display device 32, a rotary reel device 500, a movable device 600, and the like are disposed. Note that various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the liquid crystal display device 32, the rotary reel device 500, and the movable device 600 in FIG.

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. 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.

  A transmissive liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed on the rear surface of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a structure in which a flat liquid crystal layer is sandwiched between a transparent electrode and a protective plate having transparency, and the liquid crystal element is oriented so as to be transmissive in the non-conducting region. This is a single plate-like transmissive liquid crystal panel on which an image is displayed by changing the orientation of the liquid crystal element. Thus, the game board 14 is an example of a game board having a transparent area in which various game members are arranged in the game area where the game ball rolls.

  In the liquid crystal display device 32, regions other than the region where image display is performed have transparency, and the rear member can be visually recognized. Further, 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 arranged so as to overlap all or part of the game board 14 from the front side. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed in front of the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or a part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed in front of 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. For this reason, when the game board 14 is viewed from the front (front), the movable body 602 in the rotary reel device 500 and the movable device 600 can be visually recognized by the transparency of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable downward and to the left with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is held by the player's left hand and is turned counterclockwise by a predetermined angle or more, power is supplied to the firing solenoid (not shown) and stored in the upper plate 20. The game balls are sequentially fired on the game board 14 and the game proceeds. A launching device 130 (see FIG. 9) including the firing handle 26, a firing solenoid (not shown), a touch sensor (not shown), and the like is installed on the lower left side with respect to the game board 14. Also, an ashtray 28 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 22 for the convenience of a player who plays while smoking. Thus, unlike the conventional gaming machines, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with the launch handle 26 on the left side and the ashtray 28 on the right side, that is, the left and right sides are opposite. . Further, a launch power increase button 82 and a launch power decrease button 84 are provided in the vicinity of the launch handle 26 in the main body frame 12. For example, when the launch power increase button 82 is pressed by the player's left index finger, the launch power increase button 82 is fired. The momentum of the game ball to be played is increased, and the momentum of the game ball to be shot is reduced by pressing the firing power reduction button 84. That is, the momentum of the game ball to be launched is adjusted by operating the launch power increase button 82 and the launch power decrease button 84. Further, a launch stop button 27 is provided in the vicinity of the launch handle 26 in the main body frame 12. By operating the firing stop button 27, the game ball can be forcibly stopped even when the firing handle 26 is being operated.

  In addition, an operation button 80 that can be operated by a player is provided on the front surface of the upper plate 20. The operation buttons 80 include a left symbol stop button (hereinafter referred to as “left button”) 80a, a middle symbol stop button (hereinafter referred to as “middle button”) 80b, and a right symbol stop button (hereinafter referred to as “right button”). 80c), which are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. The operation button 80 is used to stop the change display by the rotary reel device 500.

[Composition of game board]
As shown in FIG. 3, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), passing gates 54a and 54b, a plurality of game nails 13, an obstacle 55, an ordinary electric accessory 48 forming a start winning opening 44, and a big winning opening Game members such as a special electric accessory 41 having a blade member 40 that opens and closes 39, and general winning ports 56a, 56b, 56c, and 56d are provided on the game board 14.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b 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 13 and the obstacles provided on the game board 14 described above. Due to the collision with 55, it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  The obstacle 55 is provided in the center of the board surface of the game board 14. The obstacle 55 is provided below the ceiling portion 55a and an arc-shaped ceiling portion 55a that regulates the flow direction so that the game ball launched on the upper part of the game board 14 collides and the game ball flows down in the left-right direction. Stage part 55b and two warp path parts 55c1 and 55c2 provided on both sides of the ceiling part 55a. Details of the warp path portions 55c1 and 55c2 will be described later.

  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 lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d, and the number of rounds are displayed. Containers 51a to 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 variable display start condition, that is, a condition that a game ball passes through the start winning opening 44 is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, the symbol is variably displayed as a special symbol (also referred to as first identification information). When a special symbol (for example, a numerical symbol such as “64”, “21”, “50”, etc.) is stopped and displayed as this special symbol, the jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state The gaming state shifts to (special gaming state). When this big hit game state is reached, the blade member 40 (see FIG. 3) is controlled to be in the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 3). On the other hand, when a symbol (for example, “-”) other than a specific 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 two display lamps, and these display lamps are alternately lit and extinguished so as to be variably displayed as normal symbols.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are displayed by the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “first start memory”, “number of reserved balls”, “number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). ) Is displayed. For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once in the first start storage area of the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 9), the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d indicate the number of executions of fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of held balls”, “the number of held balls related to normal symbols”). indicate. Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 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 number of rounds during execution of the special 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 that 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.

  Further, in the liquid crystal display device 32 and the rotary reel device 500 arranged in front of the game board 14 (front 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, the identification symbol consisting of numbers, symbols and the like is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 or the rotary reel device 500. Further, 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 on the liquid crystal display device 32 or the rotary reel device 500.

  In addition, 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 numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, a combination of identification information for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 or the rotary reel device 500 is specified. It becomes a display mode (for example, a mode in which all the same symbols in a plurality of symbol rows are stopped and displayed), and in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image such as “big hit! A character image is displayed. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is arranged on the opposite side of the board surface on which various game members are arranged in the transparent area of the game board (game board 14), and fluctuates behind the game board (game board 14). It is an example of the transmissive | pervious 1st display means which displays so that the displayed identification information may be stopped and displayed in the display mode which shows the result of a big hit lottery. The rotary reel device 500 is arranged behind the liquid crystal display device (the liquid crystal display device 32), mechanically displays the identification information in a variable manner, and displays an image so as to stop display in a display mode related to the result of the big hit lottery. It is an example of the 2nd display means which performs.

  In the start winning opening 44, a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 9) for detecting the winning of a game ball is provided. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the start winning ball sensor 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, if the game ball wins the start winning opening 44 during the variation display of the special symbol, the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 44 until the special symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the variable display is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. 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. That is, 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 the left and right sides of the ordinary electric accessory 48 in the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 9). The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, 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-emitting display, for example, a red LED, the blade member of the normal electric accessory 48 provided at the start winning opening 44 is changed from the closed state to the open state, and the game at the starting winning opening 44 is played. It becomes easier to enter the ball. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member is in the open state, the blade member is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start winning opening 44. 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.

  In the special electric accessory 41, a blade member 40 that opens and closes the special prize opening 39 is provided at one side of the special prize opening 39 so that one end is pivotally supported and the other end swings. Yes. The blade member 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 indicator 35 and the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. The As a result, the wing member 40 is rotated to open the special winning opening 39, and the game ball riding on the wing member 40 is guided to the special winning opening 39.

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 39 has a special area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 9), and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes through the special area or for a predetermined time. The blade member 40 is driven to the open state until (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize winning opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the blade member 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. The 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. Therefore, the blade member 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 blade member 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven again to the open state 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 jackpot game.

  During the execution of the jackpot game, the number of rounds from the first round to the last round game (maximum number of continuous 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 consecutive rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by the round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 9)). Also good.

  Further, when the game balls are won or passed through the general areas in the general winning ports 56a to 56d and the large winning port 39, the preset number of the game balls is the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 (see FIG. 1). To be paid out.

  When it is determined that a winning is made at the start winning opening 44 described above, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 (see FIG. 1).

  A rotating reel device 500 (see FIG. 2) and a movable device 600 (see FIG. 2) are provided behind the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 surrounded by the obstacle 55. The movable device 600 is provided in the upper part of the rotary reel device 500 as viewed from the front.

  The ordinary electric accessory 48 is provided with a conveyance path (not shown) for moving the game ball that has entered the start winning opening 44 to the hole 14a. As a result, the game ball won in the start winning opening 44 passes through the hole 14a and is guided to a collecting device (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 14. The out ball (the game ball that has not won a prize) passes through the out port 59 and is guided to a collecting device (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 14.

  Directly below the hole 55g in the center of the stage, an ordinary electric accessory 48 that forms a start winning opening 44 is provided. Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both sides of the ordinary electric accessory 48. Also, the special electric accessory 41 is provided at the lower end of the game area 15 of the game board 14. The special electric accessory 41 includes a single blade member 40, and the pair of blade members 40 open and close the special prize opening 39. Further, the vane member 40 can switch the grand prize opening 39 to a closed state or an open state by a special prize opening solenoid 120 (see FIG. 9). Becomes easier to enter. Further, when the closed state is reached, the game ball is prevented from entering the special winning opening 39. Various members constituting the ordinary electric accessory 48 and the special electric accessory 41, such as the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 9), the special prize opening solenoid 120 (see FIG. 9), etc. It is arranged on the front side.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the warp path portion 55c1 has a entrance 55d1 into which a game ball rolling on the game board 14 can enter, and the other end of the game entered the entrance 55d1. It is a cylindrical member having a discharge port 55e1 for sending the ball to the stage portion 55b, and the warp path portion 55c2 has a ball entry port 55d2 into which a game ball rolling on the game board 14 can enter, At the end is a cylindrical member having a discharge port 55e2 for feeding a game ball that has entered the ball entrance 55d2 to the stage portion 55b. Two holes 55f and 55g are formed in the stage portion 55b, and the start winning opening 44 is disposed immediately below the central hole 55f. By installing the obstacle 55 on the game board 14, a space 57 surrounded by the ceiling part 55 a, the stage part 55 b, and the warp path parts 55 c 1 and 55 c 2 is formed at the center part of the game board and faces the space 57. Identification information 94 is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. In this way, the warp paths 55c1 and 55c2 are played at positions where a game ball rolling on the board surface of the game board enters and a position where the game ball entering the entrance is separated from the entrance. It is an example of the warp path | route which has the discharge port returned to the board surface of a board.

  FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of the game board, and FIG. 4B is a front view of the vicinity of the special winning opening. In FIG. 4A, a rotary reel device 500 is arranged behind the liquid crystal display device 32. The rotary reel device 500 is disposed in a region facing the space 57 surrounded by the ceiling portion 55a, the stage portion 55b, and the warp path portions 55c1 and 55c2 behind the liquid crystal display device 32 shown in FIG. . The movable device 600 is disposed at a position facing the vicinity of the ceiling 55a of the obstacle 55. Further, only the two entrances 55d1 and 55d2 can enter the interior space of the obstacle 55, and the game balls entered from the two entrances 55d1 and 55d2 are sent to the stage unit 55b. The game ball enters one of the two holes 55f and 55g and is sent to the outside of the obstacle 55 while reciprocating on the upper surface of the stage portion 55b.

  Of the plurality of warp paths 55c1 and 55c2, one warp path 55c1 has a high probability that a game ball discharged from the discharge port 55e1 enters the start winning port 44, and the other warp route 55c2 has its discharge port. The game balls discharged from 55e2 are arranged so as to increase the probability that the game balls will enter the big prize opening 39. Specifically, the game ball discharged from the discharge port 55e1 of the warp path 55c1 is set to increase the probability that the game ball enters the hole f and is guided by the nail 13a to enter the start winning port 44, Further, it is set so that the probability that the game ball discharged from the discharge port 55e2 of the warp path 55c2 enters the hole g and is guided by the nail 13b to enter the grand prize winning port 39 is increased. Thus, when a game ball is discharged from the discharge port 55e1 of the warp path 55c1, a big hit lottery is performed, and when a game ball is discharged from the discharge port 55e2 of the other warp path 55c2, a big hit game is executed. Thus, different games can be enjoyed depending on which warp route the game ball passes through. As described above, the warp paths 55c1 and 55c2 have a plurality of branched paths, and at least one of the paths has a high probability that a game ball discharged from the discharge port enters the start winning port, At least one of the other is an example of a warp path that is arranged so that the probability that a game ball discharged from the discharge port will enter the big winning port is high.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (b), in addition to the hole 14a (see FIG. 4 (a)), a hole 14p and a hole 14q penetrating the board surface are formed in the lower part of the game board 14. Has been. In addition, a guide path for guiding the game balls won in the general winning ports 56a and 56b to the hole portion 14p is formed in the bonuses forming the general winning ports 56a and 56b. In addition, a guide path for guiding the game balls won in the general winning ports 56c and 56d to the hole portion 14q is formed in the accessory forming the general winning ports 56c and 56d. For this reason, the game balls that have entered the general winning openings 56a to 56d are guided to the holes 14p and 14q along the guide path on the front side of the game board 14, and pass through the holes 14p and 14q to play the game board 14. Is sent to a collection device provided on the back side of the machine.

  The rotating reel device 500 and the movable device 600 are disposed behind the liquid crystal display device 32 as shown in FIG. In particular, the rotary reel device 500 is installed at a portion facing the inner area of the obstacle 550. Further, the entire surface of the game board 14 is transmissive, and the display mode of the rotary reel device 500 and the operation of the movable device 600 are determined according to the transmissive portion and the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 32. Becomes visible. As will be described in detail later, the rotary reel device 500 includes three rotary reels 510 (see FIG. 2), and a movable device 600 corresponding to each rotary reel 510 is provided on the top of each rotary reel. . That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays the display area facing the rotary reel device 500 and the movable device 600 in a transmissive manner, so that the three rotary reels 510 and 510 of the rotary reel device 500 and the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 are displayed. Three movable devices 600 are visible. Note that the entire board surface of the game board 14 does not have to be transparent, and at least the area surrounded by the obstacle 550 and the area facing the movable device 600 may be provided with transparency. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of first display means having a display area at least in front of the installation area of the rotary reel device (rotary reel device 500) and the installation area of the movable body (movable device 600).

[Configuration of rotating reel device]
5A and 5B are explanatory views showing a schematic configuration of the rotary reel device. FIG. 5A is a perspective view and FIG. 5B is a side view. The rotary reel device 500 includes a rotary shaft 520 that rotatably supports three types of rotary reels 510a, 510b, 510c, and rotary reels 510a, 510b, 510c arranged in a plurality of types of identification symbols. , Drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c including stepping motors that rotationally drive the rotation reels 510a, 510b, and 510c.

  Each of the drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c includes a cylindrical central axis and a rotor that rotates in the circumferential direction with respect to the central axis, and the drive motors 540a, 540b, 540c is fixed to the rotating shaft 520. Further, the rotor is coupled to the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c. Therefore, when power is supplied to the drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c, the rotor is driven to rotate, and the rotary reels 510a, 510b, and 510c rotate.

  The rotary reels 510a, 510b, and 510c are formed by arranging a plurality of identification symbols as identification information on the side surface of the cylindrical body. The identification information includes a plurality of identification symbols such as red 7, blue 7, white 7, DON, watermelon, bell, red cherry, blue cherry, and replay.

  Behind the game board 14, the liquid crystal display device 32 is arranged such that three consecutive identification symbols are opposed to each rotary reel via the liquid crystal display device 32, so that the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided with the rotary reels 510 a, 510 b, By setting the display area facing 510 to the transparent display state, the player visually recognizes that the identification symbols are arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix. The visible 3 × 3 matrix area is referred to as an effective area. Further, by independently controlling the rotation of the drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c, the rotary reels 510a, 510b, and 510c rotate from the bottom to the top. Further, by stopping and controlling the drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c, the combination of identification symbols of the rotary reels 510a, 510b, and 510 is displayed. That is, the identification symbol is composed of three columns of symbols, left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol arranged in the horizontal direction, from top to bottom (in FIG. 7, in order of increasing symbol number). The display is variably displayed so as to rotate, and is stopped and displayed so that the identification symbols are arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix. For convenience of explanation, the identification symbol of the rotating reel 510a is the left symbol, the symbol string of the left symbol is the left column, the identification symbol of the rotating reel 510b is the middle symbol, the symbol symbol of the middle symbol is the middle column, and the identification symbol of the rotating reel 510c. This arrangement is referred to as the right symbol, and the symbol string of the right symbol is referred to as the right column.

  In the operation button 80, the left button 80a (see FIG. 1) corresponds to the left symbol (left column), the middle button 80b corresponds to the middle symbol (middle column), and the right button 80c corresponds to the right symbol (right column). When the left button 80a (see FIG. 1) is pressed during the change, the drive motor 540a is stopped and the left symbol is stopped and displayed. The same applies to other symbols.

  By depressing these left button 80a, middle button 80b and right button 80c, a symbol stop button switch 800 (left button switch 800a, middle button switch 800b and right button switch 800c (see FIG. 9)) to be described later is turned on. Turned off. The left button switch 800a, middle button switch 800b, and right button switch 800c are electrically connected to a sub CPU 206 described later. When the left button 80a is pressed, the left button switch 800a is turned on and a left symbol stop signal is input to the sub CPU 206. Similarly, a middle symbol stop signal is input to the sub CPU 206 when the middle button 80b is pressed, and a right symbol stop signal is input to the sub CPU 206 when the right button 80c is pressed.

  The left symbol stop signal is a signal for stopping and displaying the left symbol in the symbol sequence of the identification symbol that is variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 9) that has received this signal performs control for stopping and displaying the left symbol in the symbol sequence being variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. That is, the left button 80a corresponds to the left symbol, and when the left button 80a is pressed, the left symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Further, the middle symbol stop signal is a signal for stopping and displaying the middle symbol in the symbol sequence of the identification symbol being variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 9) that has received this signal performs control for stopping and displaying the middle symbols in the symbol sequence being variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. That is, the middle button 80b corresponds to the middle symbol, and when the middle button 80b is pressed, the middle symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The right symbol stop signal is a signal for stopping and displaying the right symbol in the symbol string of the identification symbol being variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 9) that has received this signal performs control for stopping and displaying the right symbol in the symbol row being variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. That is, the right button 80c corresponds to the right symbol, and when the right button 80c is pressed, the right symbol is stopped and displayed.

  That is, the left button 80a, the middle button 80b, and the right button 80c have a function of stopping the identification symbols that are variably displayed (that is, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol), respectively. In the present embodiment, in the pachislot mode (see FIG. 24), which will be described later, a game by the rotary reel device 500 can be executed, and a slot game in which the winning combination is aligned with the active line by operating the operation button 80 is performed. Here, the effective line means three horizontal rows and two diagonal lines in a 3 × 3 matrix, and the winning combination is red 7, blue 7, bell, replay, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry. The red cherries and the blue cherries are aligned on the effective line in the left reel 510a and the middle reel 510b, and the red cherries and the blue cherries are aligned on the effective line in the left reel 510. As described above, the operation button 80 displays the identification information (red 7, blue 7, white 7, DON, watermelon, bell, red cherry, blue cherry, replay) displayed in a variable manner on the rotary reel device (rotary reel device 500). This is an example of a stop operation means for displaying a stop by a stop operation by a player.

  Since the firing handle 26 is provided on the left side as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the right hand is the front edge of the upper plate 20 while the firing handle 26 is operated with the left hand. In this case, when the left button 80a, the middle button 80b, and the right button 80c are pressed at a desired timing, the operation for stopping the changing identification symbol is performed.

[Identification design]
The identification symbol displayed on the rotating reel device 500 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the rotary reel device 500, identification information is displayed by the rotary reels 510a, 510b, 510c of the slot machine, and the left column identification symbol, the middle column identification symbol, and the right column identification symbol are variably displayed. As shown in FIG. 6, 21 identification symbols are determined in a predetermined display order for each of the left column identification symbol, the middle column identification symbol, and the right column identification symbol. Specifically, as the type of each symbol, each symbol of red 7, blue 7, white 7, DON, watermelon, bell, red cherry, blue cherry or replay is arranged. Each identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the direction of the arrow. According to the example shown in FIG. 6, 21 identification symbols are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c, but the number may be more or less than this, and the rotating reel 510a. , 510b, 510c can be set as appropriate.

[Structure and operation of movable device]
The structure and operation of the movable device 600 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the appearance and operation of the movable body 602 provided in the movable device 600. The movable body 602 is a doll body in which the right hand operates, and performs the operation of lifting the smoke pipe held in the right hand and hitting the left hand with the smoke pipe. The movable device 600 is provided behind the display area surrounded by the obstacle 55 in the liquid crystal display device 32 and above each reel of the rotary reel device 500 so as to correspond to each reel. That is, three movable devices 600 are provided on the top of the rotary reel device 500. As described above, the movable device 600 is an example of a movable body that is movably disposed behind the first display means (the liquid crystal display device 32).

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a driving device 604 that is provided in the movable device 600 and drives the movable body 602. The driving device 604 is a device that operates the right hand of the movable body 602 once for each rotation of the rotary reels 510a, 510b, and 510c. A columnar shaft body 610 is erected inside the main body of the movable body 602, and a cylindrical portion 620 connected to the right hand of the movable body 602 is loosely fitted to the shaft body 610. The cylindrical portion 620 is provided with two extending pieces 622 and 624 extending in the radial direction with respect to the rotation center at different positions. A protrusion 626 is erected on the extending piece 624. Further, a torsion spring 630 is loosely inserted on the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion 620, one end 630 a of the torsion spring 630 is engaged with the protrusion 626, and the other end 630 b of the torsion spring 630 stands inside the main body of the movable body 602. The protrusions 640 are engaged. In addition, a protrusion 642 is provided at a position opposite to the protrusion 640 with respect to the shaft body 610 inside the main body of the movable body 602, and the extension piece 624 contacts the protrusion 642, and the cylindrical portion 620 rotates. Is regulated.

  The torsion spring 630 has an angle formed by the one end 630a and the other end 630b with respect to the center larger than an angle formed by the protrusion 640 and the protrusion 642 with respect to the shaft body 610 in a state where no force is applied from the outside. I am using something. For this reason, in a state where the torsion spring 630 is attached to the cylindrical portion 620 and both ends of the torsion spring 630 are engaged with the protrusion 626 and the protrusion 640, the rotation of the extended piece 624 is restricted by the protrusion 642. The torsion spring 630 has a spring property in the direction in which both ends open (the direction of the thick arrow in the figure). Therefore, in a state where the extended piece 624 is in contact with the protrusion 642, a biasing force in the direction in which the torsion spring 630 opens is always applied to the extended piece 624. As a result, the extended piece 624 is maintained in contact with the protrusion 642.

  A motor 650 is provided in the vicinity of the cylindrical portion 620, and an extending piece 652 is provided on the rotating shaft of the motor 650. The extending piece 622 exists within the rotation range of the extending piece 652. That is, the extension piece 652 and the extension piece 622 come into contact with each other by the rotation of the motor 650, and the extension piece 622 is pressed by the extension piece 652, so that the cylindrical portion 620 is biased by the torsion spring 630. It will turn in the direction that resists. In conjunction with this rotation, the right hand of the movable body 602 operates.

  FIG. 8D shows a case where the extended piece 652 is in the basic position. When the motor 650 is in a stopped state, the extended piece 652 is returned to the basic position. Further, when the extended piece 652 is in the basic position, the extended piece 652 and the extended piece 622 are not in contact with each other, and therefore, the extended piece 624 is positioned at the position of the protrusion 642 by the bias from the torsion spring 630. It is in. At this time, the movable body 602 is in a state where the smoke pipe is put on the left hand as shown in FIG. Until the rotation of the motor 650 is started and the extended piece 652 and the extended piece 622 come into contact with each other, the state where the smoke pipe is put on the left hand is maintained as shown in FIG. When the motor 650 further rotates, as shown in FIG. 8B, the extending piece 652 and the extending piece 622 come into contact with each other, the extending piece 622 is pressed by the extending piece 652, and the cylindrical portion 620 rotates. Move. In conjunction with this, the right hand of the movable body 602 operates, and as shown in FIG. 8B, the smoke pipe is lifted with the right hand. Then, the right hand of the movable body 602 operates until the contact state between the extended piece 652 and the extended piece 622 is released, and as shown in FIG. 8C, the smoke pipe is lifted with the right hand. Thereafter, when the contact state between the extension piece 652 and the extension piece 622 is released by the rotation of the motor 650, the extension piece 624 returns to a position where the extension piece 624 comes into contact with the protrusion 642 by the biasing force from the torsion spring 630. Then, as shown in FIG. 8D, the smoke pipe is put on the left hand. Such an operation is repeated by the rotation of the motor 650.

[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. 9 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 9, 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. As described above, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a winning device control means, a jackpot lottery means, and a jackpot execution control means.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, various programs such as a special symbol determination table that is referred to when making a jackpot determination by random number lottery. A table is 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 status 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 the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol related to the start memory, holding about the normal design Data indicating the number of balls, data for supplying a command to a 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 determining random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The 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 blade member 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-of-times counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big winning prize during one round and passed through the count sensor 104.

  When the game ball has won the start winning opening 44, 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 related to the special symbol related to the first start memory indicates the number of times the reserved special symbol game is held, and the number of held times is an upper limit (four times in the present embodiment). ).

  When the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b, 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. 10, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensors 114, 115, the start A winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a large winning opening solenoid 120, a firing stop switch 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

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

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

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

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided in the start winning opening 44. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the start winning opening 44.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 48 provided at the start winning opening 44 via a link member (not shown), and corresponds to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. The blade member is in an open state or a closed state.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the blade member 40 shown in FIG. 3, and drives the blade member 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 so that the big prize opening 39 is opened or closed. To do.

  The firing stop switch 122 is turned on and off by operating the firing stop button 27 shown in FIG. That is, when the firing stop button 27 is not pressed, the firing stop switch 122 is turned off, and when the firing stop button 27 is pressed, the launch stop switch 122 is turned on. In addition, the firing stop switch 122 supplies a detection signal corresponding to the operation of the firing stop button 27 to the main control circuit 60.

  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.

  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 that reads information stored in the card.

  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 is provided with devices for launching a game ball such as the launching handle 26, launching solenoid (not shown), and touch sensor (not shown). When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and rotated counterclockwise, the firing solenoid (not shown) is based on the firing strength adjusted by the firing power increase button 82 and the firing power decrease button 84. The game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by a firing solenoid (not shown). Even when the launch handle 26 is rotated, if the launch stop button 27 is pressed, the power supply to the launch solenoid (not shown) is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. The

  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 bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d (see FIG. 3), the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d (see FIG. 3), and the special symbol indicator 35 ( 7 segment LED, see FIG. 3), normal symbol display 33 (display lamp, see FIG. 3) and the like.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 controls the driving of the rotary reel device 500, the display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, the control related to the sound generated from the speaker 46, the lamp 132 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Control and so on. 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 command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that signals can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 is a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 as a first display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and audio control for performing control related to audio generated from the speaker 46. The circuit 230 includes a drive circuit 240 that controls the rotating reel device 500 and controls the movable combination such as the lamp 132, the rotating reel device 500, and the movable device 600. 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. Further, a symbol stop button switch 800 (left button switch 800a, middle button switch 800b, and right button switch 800c) is connected to the sub-control circuit 200. Further, a passing ball sensor 119 provided in the warp paths 55 c 1 and 55 c 2 is connected to the sub control circuit 200.

  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 includes a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the fluctuation and stop operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and an identification pattern to be stopped when the rotary reel device 500 is stopped by pushing. A program for determining and a program for driving and controlling the movable device 600 are stored.

  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 jackpot games. The effect pattern during execution of the jackpot game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in connection with the round game in the jackpot 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, a stop display mode determining random number counter for determining the stop display mode of identification information, a timer variable for controlling reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and a pachislot mode. Various variables, such as a flag indicating that, are positioned. Further, the work RAM 210 has an area for storing position information of each identification symbol formed on each rotary reel 510a, 510b, 510c in the rotary reel device 500. Each time the position of the identification symbol changes, the position information of each identification symbol is updated. For this reason, the position of each identification symbol of each rotary reel 510a, 510b, 510c is monitored by the sub CPU 206. The left button switch 800a is provided on the left button 80a, and a left symbol signal is transmitted to the sub CPU 206 when the player presses the left button 80a. The middle button switch 800b is provided in the middle button 80b, and a middle symbol signal is transmitted to the sub CPU 206 when the player presses the middle button 80b. The right button switch 800c is provided on the right button 80c, and a right symbol signal is transmitted to the sub CPU 206 when the player presses the right button 80c.

  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 drive circuit 240 drives and controls the drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c of the rotary reel device 500 via the drive circuit 242, and controls the light emission of the lamp 132. According to the present embodiment, when a small role such as a watermelon is established, it is necessary to align “watermelon”, but when the operation button 80 is operated, “watermelon” is out of the effective area, but thereafter When there is a “watermelon” within 4 frames, data specifying the number of sliding frames is transmitted from the sub CPU 206 to the drive circuit 240 so that the “watermelon” is slid and displayed in the effective area. Is done.

  In addition, the drive circuit 240 controls the drive of the movable device 600 via the drive circuit 242. According to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 determines a winning combination (winning combination or out of winning combination) to be aligned by pressing, and further displays on the liquid crystal display device 32 an identification symbol that is a target of the winning combination at the start of rotation. The display control circuit 250 performs control to display the identification symbol corresponding to the winning combination on the liquid crystal display device 32 when it is determined whether or not to display. Furthermore, the drive circuit 240 performs the operation of FIGS. 9C to 9D, that is, the operation of hitting the smoke tube, when the identification symbol to be pressed displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 passes through the effective region. The rotation of the motor 650 is controlled so as to be performed. For example, when “watermelon” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, the player operates the operation button 80 at the timing when the right hand of the movable body 602 of the movable device 600 strikes the smoke tube, thereby causing the “watermelon” to be displayed. The probability of stop display increases.

  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.

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

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data, effect image data, and transmission image data from the image data ROM 216 in accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206 and displays the image data on the liquid crystal display device 32. Is generated. 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 sound control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that performs control related to sound, a sound data ROM 234 that stores sound data of various effect sound effects including BGM, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying sound signals. For example).

  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.

  The passing ball sensor 119 is provided in the warp paths 55c1 and 55c2, and supplies a detection signal to the sub-control circuit 200 when a game ball passes through the warp paths 55c1 and 55c2.

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

  In step S9, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a startup program from the main ROM 68 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 70, or performs a process of returning to a state before power-off. If this process ends, the process moves to step S10.

  In step S10, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the initial value random number counter. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the system timer monitoring timer value is 3. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the system timer monitoring timer value stored in the main RAM 70. If the system timer monitoring timer value is 3, the process moves to step S12, and the system timer monitoring timer value is 3. If not, the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S12, a system timer monitoring timer reset process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 is a waiting time timer for synchronizing 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. Executes processing to update various timers such as mouth open timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S14.

  In step S14, a special symbol control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol control process. The special symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S15.

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random value in accordance with the detection signal from the passing ball sensor 114, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won. Determination is performed, and processing for storing the determination result in the main RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S16.

  In step S16, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether the special symbol display unit 35 and the normal symbol display unit 33 are in accordance with the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in steps S14 and S15 and the result of the normal symbol control process. Then, a process for storing a control signal for driving the round number display 51 in the main RAM 70 is performed. For example, when driving the special symbol display 35, the main CPU 66 transmits a drive signal to the special symbol display 35. The special symbol display 35 displays the identification symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received drive signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S17.

  In step S17, game information data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of generating a game state command related to game information data to be transmitted to a stand computer or a hall computer (not shown) and storing it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S18.

  In step S18, symbol reserved number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects detection signals from the start winning ball sensor 116 and the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detected in the switch input detection process (FIG. 10, step S46) in the system timer interruption process described later, The special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are driven based on the update result of the holding number data stored in the main RAM 70 that is updated in accordance with the execution of the special symbol and normal symbol variation display. The control signal for storing is stored in the main RAM 70. 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 process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 to each port in the above steps. Specifically, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d (see FIG. 3), the special symbol display 35 (7 segment LED, see FIG. 3), and the normal symbol display 33 (display LED, see FIG. 3) are lit. LED power supply (common signal) and solenoid power supply for driving the solenoid are supplied. Further, the update data for the number of reserved first start storage data is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to step S20.

  In step S20, a storage / game state command control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines that a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set. Processing for generating a command and transmitting it to the sub-control circuit 200 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S21.

  In step S21, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs an output control process to the sub-control circuit 200 for the effect control command and the data of the number of lotteries after the big hit. If this process ends, the process moves to step S22.

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 39, start winning port 44, and general winning ports 56a to 56d, and if there is a winning, a payout request corresponding to each. The command is transmitted to the payout / fire control circuit 126. In the present embodiment, 15 game balls are awarded as prize balls when winning the big prize opening 39, and 5 game balls as general prize balls 56a to 56d when winning at the start prize opening 44. When a prize is won, 10 game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. If this process ends, the process moves to step S12.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The main CPU 66 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes the following system timer interrupt process in response to this. The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S41, processing for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving values used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S42.

  In step S42, the system timer monitoring timer value is incremented by one. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of incrementing the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70 by one. The system timer monitoring timer is a monitoring timer for executing a predetermined process (such as a special symbol control process) on the condition that the timer interrupt process is started a predetermined number of times (three times). If this process ends, the process moves to step S43.

  In step S43, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating a random number value such as a jackpot determination random number counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S44.

  In step S44, an input port reading process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for reading detection signals from the respective ports. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S46.

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for detecting detection signals from the switches such as the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112, and the starting winning ball sensor 116. The switch input detection process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to 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 value saved in step S42 to each register. If this process ends, the process moves to step S49.

  In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, and the address before the interruption is restored.

[Switch input detection processing]
The switch input detection process in step S46 shown in FIG. 11 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 sensor 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 sensors 106 and 108 have detected a game ball, and if it is determined that a game 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 sensors 116 and 117 have detected a game ball. When 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 opening ball counter. . If this process ends, the process moves to step S234.

  In step S234, a normal symbol passage opening winning process is performed. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not the passing ball sensor 119 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 normal symbol passing port prize ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S235. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 13, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S81 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S72.

  Note that in steps S72 to S81, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

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

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

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (02) indicating that the control state flag indicates special symbol display time management, and whether or not a lottery for shifting to the big hit gaming state is won when the waiting time after determination has elapsed. Judging. In the case of winning, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating jackpot game start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the jackpot game start interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the jackpot game start interval has elapsed, it is set to execute the process of step S75. On the other hand, when not winning, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to step S75.

  In step S75, a jackpot game start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot game start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot game start interval has elapsed, the main winnings read from the main ROM 68 are obtained. Data for opening the mouth 39 is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 reads the 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 jackpot game that may be repeated is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 uses the jackpot game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 to start measuring the jackpot game execution time. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. 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. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening opening process is executed. 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 S79 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 step S79.

  In step S79, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates monitoring of the winning ball in the winning prize mouth, and the count sensor 104 corresponding to the winning prize port 39 when the remaining winning ball in the winning prize mouth monitoring time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not a condition that the game ball has not passed through or a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is a predetermined number or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot game end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot game end interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot game end interval elapses, the setting of step S80 is executed.

  On the other hand, when neither condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of the big winning opening to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S78 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S80.

  In step S80, a jackpot game end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot game end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot game end interval has elapsed. Set to control status flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81.

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 decreases the data indicating the number of reserved pieces related to the special symbol related to the current special symbol game by “1”. Update the memory. As a result, the data in the special symbol storage area is updated, that is, the number of reserved items is updated. Subsequently, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check as a control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the jackpot determination result is out of order when the game is not in the jackpot gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The process of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The processing of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the jackpot game is executed. If the end condition of the jackpot game is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” are set in this order to perform the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. It will be executed at the timing and the jackpot game will be finished. Also, in this embodiment, there was no game ball passing to a specific area until a predetermined time had elapsed (punk, in this embodiment, one ball is also played in the big prize opening 39 during the big hit game. It is also a jackpot game ending condition that the round game of the maximum number of consecutive rounds (in this embodiment, “15” rounds or “2” rounds) is finished).

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S <b> 102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved items related to special symbols in the stored number data is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of reserved symbols relating to the special symbol in the first start-up storage data stored in the main RAM 70 is all “0”, the process proceeds to step S112, and the number of reserved items is determined. If it is determined that the indicated data is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the special symbol determination table if there is a first start memory. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S106. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery as to whether or not a game state is advantageous for the player when the game ball passes through a specific area (start winning prize opening 44) of the game area. .

  In step S106, a symbol determination process is executed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot is determined in step S105, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol determining random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and refers to the special symbol determination table for determining the jackpot symbol. Based on the random number value, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If the jackpot is not determined to be a big win (missing), the main RAM 70 stores data indicating the special symbol determined to be the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S109.

  Note that the symbol designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process of step S106 is stopped from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 of FIG. Supplied as

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a special symbol variation pattern command from the variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 based on the special symbol determined in step S106. Specifically, a special symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S106 is selected and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol variation pattern command for effect stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to step S110.

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

  In step S112, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  The sub control circuit 200 receives various commands from the main control circuit 60 and performs various processes such as a display process. Among these processes, the control process according to the present invention will be described below.

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

  In step S1510, 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 S1520.

  In step S1520, 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 a step S1530.

  In step S1530, 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. The command analysis control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1540.

  In step S1540, effect control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates data to be transmitted to the drive circuit 240 in order to drive the rotary reel device 500 and the movable device 600 to display effects. The drive circuit 240 rotates and stops each reel of the rotary reel device 500 and drives the movable device 600 based on data for effect display from the sub CPU 206. The effect control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1550.

  In step S1550, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 updates data to be transmitted to the display control circuit 250 in order to perform display on the liquid crystal display device 32. 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. The display control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1560. Thus, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a first display control unit that performs display control of the first display unit (the liquid crystal display device 32).

  In step S1560, 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 S1570.

  In step S1570, 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 S1520.

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

  In step S1610, 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 S1620.

  In step S1620, the input command is stored in the reception buffer. 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 S1530 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1630.

  In step S1630, a process for restoring the register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for restoring the program saved in step S1610 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Further, the sub CPU 206 may interrupt the sub control main process and execute the timer interrupt process even when the sub control main process is being executed. The sub CPU 206 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes the following timer interrupt process in response to this. The timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1710, processing for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for saving values used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S1720.

  In step S1720, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the timer value stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1730.

  In step S1730, switch input detection processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 receives a symbol stop button switch 800 (left button switch 800a, middle button switch 800b, and right button switch 800c), a passing ball sensor 119, an effect button switch (not shown), and other switches. Processing for detecting the detection signal is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the passing ball sensor 119 has detected a game ball. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the sub CPU 206 performs an effect display switching process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1740.

  In step S1740, reel control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs stop control of each rotary reel 510 (left reel 510a, middle reel 510b, right reel 510c) of the rotary reel device 500. The reel control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1750.

  In step S1750, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for returning the value saved in step S1710 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, and the address before the interruption is restored.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1810, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not a command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 has been received. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a received command, the process proceeds to step S1820, and if it is not determined that there is a received command, this subroutine ends.

  In step S1820, the sub CPU 206 reads a reception command stored in the reception buffer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1830.

  In step S1830, processing is performed to determine whether or not the received command is a variation pattern designation command. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1840. If it is not determined to be a variation pattern designation command, the process proceeds to step S1850.

  In step S1840, effect content determination processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining an effect pattern from when the identification information is changed on the liquid crystal display device 32 until the result of the big win lottery is derived and displayed based on the content of the change pattern designation command. The effect content determination process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1850.

  In step S1850, processing is performed to determine whether or not the received command is a derived symbol designation command. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is a derived symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S1860. If it is not determined to be a derived symbol designation command, the process proceeds to step S1870.

  In step S1860, processing for setting data corresponding to the derived symbol designation command is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for storing the identification symbol data corresponding to the derived symbol designation command in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1870.

  In step S1890, sub CPU 206 executes processing corresponding to the other received command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Production content decision processing]
The effect content determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1910, an effect pattern is determined. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining an effect pattern until the identification information is derived and displayed with reference to the effect pattern determination table based on the contents of the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, as an effect pattern, if there is no reach, the identification information is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, and the identification information is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. There is a pattern in which the movable body 602 appears and is stopped and displayed in a stoppage manner. Further, in the case of a big hit with reach, a pattern for displaying the reach stop mode on the liquid crystal display device 32, causing the movable body 602 to appear, reporting the reliability, and then displaying the stop in the big hit stop mode, or a liquid crystal display The identification information is variably displayed on the device 32 to be temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode, the rotary reel device 500 and the movable body 602 are introduced, and the game is performed using the rotary reel device 500 according to the guide for pushing the movable body 602. There are a plurality of patterns such as a pattern in which the user advances the slot game and the identification information of the rotary reel device 500 is stopped and displayed in a big hit stop mode, and one of them is determined as an effect pattern based on the contents of the variation pattern designation command Is done. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1920.

  In step S1920, a first effect setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs detailed setting for effect display of the liquid crystal display device 32. The first effect setting process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1930.

  In step S1930, a first effect setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs detailed setting for effect display of the liquid crystal display device 32. The first effect setting process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1930.

  In step S1930, a second effect setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs detailed setting of the effect display of the liquid crystal display device 32 when the effect of the pachislot mode using the rotary reel device 500 is performed. The second effect setting process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1940.

  In step S1930, the effect pattern data is set. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting effect pattern data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Various effects are executed by the processing of step S1540 to step S1570 in FIG. 15 based on the effect pattern data. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[First effect setting process]
The first effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2010, processing for setting normal display data is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting (storing), for example, background image data, fluctuating image data of identification information, and the like as normal display data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2020.

  In step S2020, a process for determining whether or not it is a reach effect is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is a reach effect, it moves the process to step S2030. If it does not determine that it is a reach effect, it moves the process to step S2090. In addition, the reach effect is a state in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed except for one, and the last one changing identification information is in a predetermined stop display mode and becomes a jackpot display mode. An effect performed during the last one change.

  In step S2030, a process for setting reach effect data is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting (storing) reach effect data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2040.

  In step S2040, a process for determining whether or not the rotation reel effect is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the reach effect is obtained using the rotary reel device 500 (see FIG. 2), the process proceeds to step S2050, and the rotary reel device 500 (see FIG. 2) is used. If it is not determined that it is a reach effect, the process proceeds to step S2090.

  In step S2050, processing for setting a pachislot mode flag is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting (storing) a flag indicating the pachislo mode in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. The pachislot mode will be described later with reference to FIGS. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2060.

  In step S2060, a process for setting the first transparent display data is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 works on the first transmissive display data for displaying the display area facing the rotary reel device 500 (see FIG. 2) in the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 2) as the transmissive area. A process of setting (storing) in a predetermined area of the RAM 210 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2070.

  In step S2070, it is determined whether or not the rotation reel effect has ended. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the reach effect using the rotary reel device 500 (see FIG. 2) has ended, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S2080 and ends the reach effect using the rotary reel device. If not, the process moves to step S2090.

  In step S2080, processing for clearing the pachislot mode flag is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting (storing) data for clearing a flag indicating the pachislo mode in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2090.

  In step S2090, a process for determining whether or not it is a movable body effect is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the reach effect using the movable body 602 (see FIG. 8) is reached, the process proceeds to step S2100, and the reach effect using the movable body 602 (see FIG. 8). If it is not determined that this is the case, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2100, processing for setting the second transmissive display data is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 displays the first transmissive display data for displaying the display area facing the movable body 602 (see FIG. 8) in the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 2) as the transmissive area. A process of setting (storing) in a predetermined area is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control so that the back of the display unit is visible and the normal display state is not visible.

[Second effect setting process]
The second effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2110, processing for determining whether or not there is a pachislot mode flag is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the pachislo mode flag is set, it moves to step S2120, and if it does not determine that the pachislo mode flag is set, it ends this subroutine. .

  In step S2120, a mode content setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining the contents of the pachislot mode. In the present embodiment, by achieving a predetermined command in the pachislot mode, it is notified that a big hit is in the pachislot mode. In this process, the content of the command is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2130.

  In step S2130, the mode content data is set. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting (storing) mode content data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2140.

  In step S2140, a process for determining whether or not all the rotation reels are stopped is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that all the rotation reels are stopped, it moves the process to step S2150, and if it does not determine that all the rotation reels are stopped, this sub-routine ends. .

  In step S2150, stop result determination is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the symbols forming the winning combination are aligned on the active line in the stop mode of the rotary reel device 500. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2160.

  In step S2160, processing for setting stop result notification data is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting (storing) stop result notification data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2170.

  In step S2170, processing for determining a winning combination is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining a combination to be aligned by operating the operation button 80 in the pachislot mode. Specifically, when the result of the jackpot lottery in the main CPU 66 is a jackpot, the mode content determined in step S2120, that is, the winning combination (for example, bell or replay) that is easy to achieve the command is determined. When the result of the jackpot lottery is out of play, many out-of-game roles are determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2180.

  In step S2180, processing for setting rotation start data is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting (storing) rotation start data for starting rotation of all the reels of the rotating reel device 500 that are all stopped in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Based on the rotation start data, in step S1540 of FIG. 15, the sub CPU 206 transmits data instructing the drive circuit 240 to start rotation of all the reels of the rotary reel device 500 all at once. Based on this data, the drive circuit 240 rotates the rotary reel device 500. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2170.

  In step S2190, processing for setting the winning combination data is performed. In this process, if the winning combination is a winning combination, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting the identification symbol data of the winning combination in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If it is not a winning combination, the winning combination data is not set. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Production control processing]
The effect control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2210, a rotary reel device driving process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits to the drive circuit 240 data for changing the rotating reels 510 all at once and data for stopping the rotation for each reel. The drive circuit 240 performs control for driving the rotary reel device 500 based on data from the sub CPU 206. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2040.

  In step S2220, movable device drive processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for moving the movable device 600 to the drive circuit 240. The drive circuit 240 performs control for driving the movable device 600 based on data from the sub CPU 206. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2040.

[Display control processing]
The display control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2410, processing is performed to determine whether or not the passing ball sensor 119 on the warp route has detected a game ball. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the passing ball sensor 119 is on, the effect display switching process is performed based on the process of step S1730 (see FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S2420. If it is not determined whether the passing ball sensor 119 on the warp path has detected a game ball, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2420, a process of determining whether or not the display area facing the rotating reel device 500 in the liquid crystal display device 32 is transparent is performed. If the sub CPU determines that the display area facing the rotary reel device 500 in the liquid crystal display device 32 is transparent, that is, that the effect display is being performed in the display area in the rotary reel device 500, the process proceeds to step S2430. Transfer. If the sub CPU determines that the display area facing the rotary reel device 500 in the liquid crystal display device 32 is not transparent, that is, the effect display by the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed in the display area, the process proceeds to step S2440. .

  In step S2430, a process for making the display area an opaque area is performed, and a switching process is performed so that the effect display by the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed in the display area. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2440, the sub CPU transmits data for setting the display area facing the rotary reel device 500 to the transparent area based on the first transmissive display data to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 performs a process of making the display area facing the rotary reel device 500 in the liquid crystal display device 32 a transparent area. Thereby, the rotary reel device 500 is displayed in the display area. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs control to switch between the variation display of the identification information by the second display unit and the effect display by the first display unit in response to the game ball passing through the warp route. It is. The sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that controls the first display unit to display the movable body in response to the game ball passing through the warp path.

[Reel control processing]
The reel control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2510, a process for determining whether or not the pachislot mode flag is set is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the pachislot mode flag is set, it moves the process to step S2520. If it does not determine that the pachislo mode flag is set, it ends this subroutine. .

  In step S2520, processing for determining whether or not the operation button is within the valid period is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 can perform a stop operation with the operation button 80 based on a value stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 that functions as a timer that starts counting from the time when the rotary reel device 500 is displayed. A process for determining whether or not it is within the period is performed. If it is determined that it is within the valid period, the process proceeds to step S2530. If not determined to be within the valid period, the process proceeds to step S2550.

  In step S2530, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not there is an operation button pressing operation. If it is determined that the operation button 80 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S2540. If it is not determined that the operation button 80 is pressed, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2540, processing for invalidating the pressed operation button is performed. In this process, even if the sub CPU 206 depresses the pressed operation button again and generates a detection signal, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of invalidating the detection signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2550.

  In step S2550, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of searching for a stop position with reference to the stop table. Here, the stop table is a table provided with information that defines a stop control mode of the rotary reel 510. Specifically, information on the stop mode of the left reel 510a, middle reel 510b, and right reel 510c corresponding to the operation timing of the left button 80a, middle button 80b, and right button 80c by the player (for example, information on the stop start position, Information on the number of sliding frames). Also, stop tables are provided for each identification symbol combination, such as bell stop table, watermelon stop table, red cherry stop table, blue cherry stop table, red 7 stop table, blue 7 stop table, etc. Is provided. Further, each stop table is provided for each of the three rotating reels 510. Specifically, in the case of a bell stop table, a table of the correspondence relationship between the stop position of each identification symbol on the left reel 510a and the number of sliding symbols, and the stop position of each identification symbol on the middle reel 510b and the number of sliding symbols. A correspondence table and a correspondence table between the stop position of each identification symbol on the right reel 510c and the number of sliding frames are provided. The stop table is basically configured so that the corresponding winning combination can be established as a display combination. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2560.

  In step S2560, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining the number of sliding frames based on the search result. Specifically, when the winning combination data determined in step S2120 is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, the number of sliding frames is set so that the determined winning combination is established. In addition, when the data determined by the winning combination is not stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (in the case of an outlier), or when the winning combination is determined but there is no identification symbol serving as the winning combination in the search result. Performs a process of determining the number of sliding frames so that the winning combination is not established in each active line. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2570.

  In step S2570, processing for setting reel stop data corresponding to the number of sliding frames is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 stores reel stop data corresponding to the number of sliding frames determined in step S2560 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and specifies the number of sliding frames together with the stop command in the processing of step S1540 in FIG. Processing for transmitting stop data to the drive circuit 240 is performed. Then, the drive circuit 240 performs stop control of the rotating reel 510 based on the reel stop data, so that a predetermined sliding frame is detected with respect to the identification symbol located on the central effective line when the operation button 80 is pressed. The identification symbol of the position slipped by the number is stopped and displayed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  That is, for example, when “watermelon” is set as the winning combination and “watermelon” stops at the operation timing at the time when the first reel 510a is first stopped, 0 frame is determined as the number of sliding frames. The “watermelon” stops at the center cell. Next, when the “watermelon” is not stopped in the effective area at the operation timing when the middle reel 510b is stopped, but “watermelon” is positioned 4 frames upstream from the central square. 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and “Watermelon” stops at the central cell. Further, when the operation of stopping the right reel 510c is performed, the “watermelon” does not stop within the effective area, but when the “watermelon” is positioned 4 frames upstream from the central square. Then, 4 frames are determined as the number of sliding frames, and “watermelon” stops at the central cell. Thereby, a watermelon is alert | reported to a player as a winning combination. If the “watermelon” is positioned 5 frames upstream from the center square, the number of sliding frames is determined so that the other winning combination is not stopped, and the stop is stopped in an outlier stop mode. .

[Description of display screen]
A display screen visually recognized through the game board will be described with reference to FIGS. In the normal gaming state that is not the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. 25, three identification information 94 is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. This identification information 94 is displayed in a display mode in which a variable display is started when a winning is made at the start winning opening 44 (see FIG. 3), and a big hit or loss is notified based on the data set in step S1860 in FIG. Stopped display. In the case of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 28, all the three pieces of identification information 94 become the stop display mode of the same symbol. In addition to the identification information 94, a background image and an effect image are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  FIG. 25 shows a mission effect that is one of the reach effects. When the sub-control circuit 200 selects a reach effect including a mission effect based on the received change pattern designation command from the main control circuit 60, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays the changed identification information 94 on a specific display. The temporary stop display is performed in a mode (for example, display modes of 1, 2, and 3). After this, a character image 95 “Enter the pachislot mode, make a small role 5 or more times per minute” is displayed, and the content of the mission is notified to the player. The contents of this mission are displayed based on the processing in step S2120 in FIG. Note that the small role means a winning role by bell, watermelon, red cherry, blue cherry, or replay.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26, the display position is changed while the identification information 94 is changed again, and a transparent display area 91 is formed in the display area in which the identification information 94 is displayed and its vicinity. The transparent display area 91 is formed in an area opposite to the effective area of the rotary reel device 500 so that the identification symbol of the rotary reel device 500 arranged behind the liquid crystal display device 32 can be visually recognized. In addition, a transparent display area 92 is formed above the transparent display area 91. The transparent display region 92 is formed in a region facing the three movable bodies 602, and the movable state of the three movable bodies 602 disposed behind the liquid crystal display device 32 can be visually recognized. The re-changed identification information 94 is reduced to a part of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 located on the lower right side of the rotary reel device 500 and the reach display mode (the left and right identification information 94 is “3”). The central identification information 94, which is the only fluctuating center, is a big hit when it stops at “3”. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a first display unit that fluctuates and stops the identification information indicating the result of the big win lottery in the display area facing the rotary reel device (the rotary reel device 500).

  During the mission effect, the rotating reel 510 of the rotating reel device 500 that is fluctuating can be stopped by the player operating the operation button 80. At this time, by looking at the movable mode of the movable body 602, the player operates the operation button 80 in accordance with the timing of hitting the smoke tube, so that the symbols related to the mission effect can be easily arranged. When all the three rotating reels 510 are stopped, the variable display is automatically started again. Further, as shown in FIG. 26, in addition to the identification information 94, the liquid crystal display device 32 during the mission effect has an effect image 90, a character image 96 for notifying the remaining time until the mission effect ends, A character image 97 for informing the number of times the winning combination has been formed and an identification symbol 98 that can be easily aligned by pressing are displayed. The character image 97 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is determined based on the process of step S2140 in FIG. The type of the identification symbol 98 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is determined based on the process of step S2120 in FIG. The identification symbol 98 may not be displayed. Further, when the number of small roles is established five times, that is, when the mission is completed, a character image such as “mission clear!” Is displayed. Since the mission effect is set so that it can be completed only in the case of a jackpot, the fact that the small role has been established five times has the same meaning as the jackpot notification.

  Here, the operation of the movable body 602 will be described. For example, the case where the liquid crystal display device 32 displays “watermelon” as the identification symbol 98 (see FIG. 26) will be described as an example. The movable body 602 operates as the three rotating reels 510 change. At this time, the movable body 602 performs the operation of swinging up the right-hand smoke tube, and the sub CPU 206 controls the operation timing of the movable body 602 so as to perform the operation of hitting the left with the smoke tube immediately before the watermelon enters the effective region. . For example, the player presses the left button 80a in response to the timing when the movable body 602 above the left reel 510a swings down while observing the operation of swinging up the smoke tube, so that the watermelon of the left reel in FIG. Stop in the region. Similarly, the player determines the timing at which the movable body 602 on the upper part of the middle reel 510b swings down while observing the operation of raising the smoke pipe, and presses the middle button 80b to thereby remove the watermelon of the left reel 510a in the effective area. The watermelon stops at the active line including it. Furthermore, when the right button 80c is pressed while looking at the movable body 602 above the right reel 510b, the watermelon can easily stop at the effective line. According to the present embodiment, in the case of a big hit, the liquid crystal display device 32 does not display the identification symbol 98 (see FIG. 26) by operating the operation button 80 with reference to the operation timing of the movable body 602. However, any winning combination can be easily established. When the big hit lottery is off, the small role is not established after the number of small roles is established four times or more, so the player presses the operation button 80 with reference to the operation timing of the movable body 602 in the mission effect. By operating the player, it is possible to expand the player's expectation for the fifth small role establishment. In the present embodiment, the three movable bodies 602 are displayed at the same time, but by displaying them one by one, the reels to be pressed may be notified and the stop timing of the reels may be notified. . Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of first display means having a display area at least in front of the installation area of the rotary reel device and the installation area of the movable body.

  When the remaining mission effect time runs out, as shown in FIG. 27, a character image 99 “Pachislot mode end!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, and thereafter, the transparent display area 91 displays the identification information 94. The display image is switched to make it impossible for the player to visually recognize the rotary reel device 500. At this time, the three identification information 94 confirms the stop display in a stop mode in which the result of the big hit lottery in the main control circuit 60 is notified. In the case of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 28, for example, all three pieces of identification information 94 are displayed as “3” on the liquid crystal display device 32, and an effect image 90 or a “big hit!” Character image is displayed. 93 is displayed. In the case of detachment, the identification information 94 is stopped and displayed in the detachment display mode. If the big hit lottery is off, the small role will be established by slipping the reel until the small role is established up to 4 times, but the small role will not be established after 4 times. A stop table for slippage is used for. For this reason, the player can amplify the player's expectation for the fifth small role establishment in the mission effect.

  Further, in the mission effect, as shown in FIG. 29, using the movable body 602, guidance for the eye pressing operation may be used in combination with the movable body 602 and the image display. Furthermore, the case where guidance for the eye pressing operation is not performed may be included. This makes it possible to produce a variety of effects.

  In the present embodiment, as one of the indication effects, there is an effect in which the movable body 602 appears without causing the rotating reel device 500 to appear as shown in FIG. That is, while the three identification information 94 is variably displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the three movable bodies 602 are formed by forming the transparent display area 92 in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Make it appear. At this time, the movable body 602 may be actuated to guide the eye-opening, prompt the player to operate the operation button 80, and stop the identification information 94 of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the derivation display is ended by stopping the identification information on the liquid crystal display device 32 in the end, and the rotary reel device 500 is used for the mission effect which is one of the reach effects. It is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rotary reel device 500 may be used for jackpot notification. For example, in the effect content determination process in step S1840 of FIG. 18, an effect mode in which the jackpot notification is performed by varying the identification symbol of the rotary reel device 500 as an effect pattern and deriving and displaying, for example, “7 · 7 · 7” is executed. It may be possible.

  Also, regarding the mission content, if the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, in step S2120 in FIG. 21, “7 must be aligned in one minute”, and in step S2170 in FIG. It may be determined. Accordingly, the operation button 80 can be operated with a sense of “bonus fixed” in a so-called pachislot.

  In this embodiment, the operation button 80 is used for stopping the rotary reel device 500, but may be used for stopping the identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Alternatively, the position of the rotary reel device 500 or the movable body 602 may be moved, and the rotary reel device 500 or the movable body 602 may be displayed at a different position by using the area facing the liquid crystal display device 32 after the movement as a transmissive display area. Good.

[Second Embodiment]
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, about the member in 1st Embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-30, the same code | symbol was attached | subjected about the same member or the member of the same function, and detailed description was abbreviate | omitted.

  In the second embodiment, a frame body 58 is attached to the game area 15 so as to surround a space 57 for displaying the identification information 94, and warp paths 55c1 and 55c2 are formed in the frame body 58. The warp paths 55c1 and 55c2 have entrances 55d1 and 55d2 into which a game ball that rolls on the game board 14 can enter, and the other end of the warp path 55c1 and 55c2 receives the game ball that has entered the entrance 55d. Discharge ports 55e1 and 55e2 are provided to 55b.

  The configuration different from the first embodiment has been described in the second embodiment, but the same control as in the first embodiment is performed on the control system.

  According to the second embodiment configured as described above, since the warp paths 55c1 and 55c2 are formed in the frame body 58 attached to the game area, for example, in the area surrounded by the frame body 58, the identification information or A display space of the rotary reel device 500 and the movable body 602 can be configured, or a stage 55b integrated with the frame 58 can be configured, and various gaming members can be configured by the frame 58 provided with the warp paths 55c1 and 55c2. can do. Thus, the warp paths 55c1 and 55c2 formed in the frame body 58 are an example of the warp path formed in the frame body attached to the game area.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the warp path is provided in the gaming area of the permeable gaming board, and the transmissive first display means (the liquid crystal display device 32) is provided behind the gaming board, Furthermore, since the second display means (rotary reel device 500) and the movable body (movable device 600) are provided behind them, there are fewer obstacles to the effect display of the first display means, and the area behind the game board Thus, the second display means and the movable body can be efficiently arranged. As described above, the space behind the game board can be increased, and the second display means and the movable body used in the slot game are arranged in the rear to perform an effect display having an impact on the player. It becomes possible to provide a realized gaming machine.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the effect display by the second display means and the effect display by the first display means are switched according to the passing of the game ball through the warp route. The impact that the second display means or the movable body suddenly appears for the player by switching the display area facing the second display means or the movable body to the transmissive display state when performing the screen effect display. It is possible to perform a certain effect, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is highly interesting due to the effect display. As described above, the space behind the game board can be increased, and the second display means and the movable body used in the slot game are arranged in the rear to perform an effect display having an impact on the player. It becomes possible to provide a realized gaming machine.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since the movable body is controlled in response to the game ball passing through the warp route, for example, a large screen effect display by the first display means and the second display means By switching the display area that opposes the movable body to the transparent display state when performing the rotation display by, it becomes possible for the player to perform an impactful effect that the movable body suddenly appears. It is possible to provide a gaming machine with high interest by display. As described above, the space behind the game board can be increased, and the second display means and the movable body used in the slot game are arranged in the rear to perform an effect display having an impact on the player. It becomes possible to provide a realized gaming machine.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, at least one of the branched paths is such that the game ball discharged from the discharge port easily enters the start winning port, and at least one other is discharged from the discharge port. Since game balls are easy to enter the big prize opening, for example, when a game ball is discharged from a certain outlet, a big hit lottery is performed, and when a game ball is discharged from another outlet, Depending on which path the game ball passes through, it is possible to enjoy different games. As described above, the space behind the game board can be increased, and the second display means and the movable body used in the slot game are arranged in the rear to perform an effect display having an impact on the player. It becomes possible to provide a realized gaming machine.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the warp path is formed in the frame attached to the game area. For example, a stage is formed in the area surrounded by the frame and the warp path is formed in the frame. Various game members can be configured by a frame provided with a warp path. As described above, the space behind the game board can be increased, and the second display means and the movable body used in the slot game are arranged in the rear to perform an effect display having an impact on the player. It becomes possible to provide a realized gaming machine.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a pachinko gaming machine provided with both, and another mode.

  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 includes a game board having a transparent area in which various game members are arranged in a game area in which a game ball rolls, and the various game members in the transparent area of the game board. A transmissive first display means disposed on the opposite side of the board surface, and displaying the results of the jackpot lottery and various effects behind the game board; and disposed behind the first display means. A second display means for mechanically displaying the identification information in a variable manner and stopping the display in a display mode related to the result of the jackpot lottery, a movable body movably disposed behind the first display means, Display control means for performing display control of the first display means, and in the game area, a game entrance for rolling a game ball rolling on the board surface of the game board, and entering the game entrance The game ball at a position away from the entrance. A gaming machine having a warp path having a discharge port for returning to the board surface of the board. Specific examples of the gaming board, jackpot lottery means, first display means, rotary reel device, display control means, etc. The design can be changed as appropriate.

  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 a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the principal part structure of the winning hole vicinity in the pachinko gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the principal part structure of the big winning opening vicinity in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the principal part outline | summary of the rotation reel apparatus in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of the identification symbol of each rotation reel in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of the movable apparatus in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mechanism and operation | movement of a movable device in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view of the game board in the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 15 Game area 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device (1st display means)
39 Large winning opening 40 Blade member 41 Special electric accessory 44 Start winning opening 48 Normal electric accessory 55, 550 Obstacle 55c1, 55c2 Warp path 55d1, 55d2 Entrance 55e1, 55e2 Outlet 58 Frame 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
80 Operation button 80a Left button 80b Middle button 80c Right button 104 Count sensor 106, 108, 110, 112 General winning ball sensor 116 Starting winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 119 Passing ball sensor 120 Big winning port solenoid 126 Launch / Payout Control circuit 130 Launcher 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
240 Drive circuit 250 Display control circuit 500 Rotary reel device (second display means)
510a, 510b, 510c Rotating reel 600 Movable device 602 Movable body

Claims (5)

A game board having a transparent area in which various game members are arranged in a game area where a game ball rolls;
A transparent type second display that is arranged on the opposite side of the board on which the various game members are arranged in the transparent area of the game board, and displays the results of the jackpot lottery and various effects behind the game board. 1 display means;
Second display means disposed behind the first display means, mechanically displaying the identification information in a variable manner, and stopping display in a display mode related to the result of the jackpot lottery;
A movable body movably disposed behind the first display means;
Display control means for performing display control of the first display means,
In the game area, there is a entrance hole for a game ball rolling on the board surface of the game board, and a game ball entered in the entrance opening of the game board at a position separated from the entrance hole. A gaming machine comprising a warp path having a discharge port for returning to a board surface.   The display control means performs control to switch between a variation display of identification information by the second display means and an effect display by the first display means in response to a game ball passing through the warp route. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   3. The display control unit according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit controls the first display unit to display the movable body in response to a game ball passing through the warp path. Gaming machine.   The warp route has a plurality of branched routes, and at least one of the routes has a high probability that a game ball discharged from the discharge port will enter the start winning port, and at least one of the other is: The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming balls discharged from the discharge port are arranged so as to increase a probability that the game ball will enter the grand prize winning port. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the warp path is formed in a frame attached to the game area.

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