JP2009131545A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables mobile bodies to be so arranged at positions of higher performance effects as to effectively function as one means of performance while sufficiently securing the rolling area of game balls. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a game board with a translucent area, a jackpot lottery means for conducting the jackpot lottery, a transparent type display means which is arrayed behind the translucent area of the game board and carries out the variation and stoppage and display of identifying information, a communication path which makes the specified area on the game board communicate with behind the display means, the mobile bodies which are provided behind the display means and mechanically operate as game balls roll in a prescribed region, out of a back rolling area which lets the game balls roll after passing through the communication path and a display control means for controlling the operation of the display means. The display control means controls the display means to make transparent the front areas of the mobile bodies with the passage of the game balls through the specified area as a trigger, thereby making the mobile bodies acting in prescribed operation modes visually recognizable. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a pachinko gaming machine including a gaming board in which a translucent area is provided in a gaming area where a game ball rolls.

  In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball passes through a predetermined area of the game board, a big win lottery is performed, and a plurality of types of identification information consisting of multiple kinds of symbols are displayed in a variable manner on a liquid crystal display. While a stop combination is displayed in accordance with the combination, an effect display using a character image or the like is performed in accordance with a change in the identification information to entertain the player. And when winning in the big win lottery, for example, after the plurality of identification information is stopped and displayed so as to be all the same design, the big winning device is operated, and the big winning device is repeatedly opened for a predetermined time, a predetermined number of times, It is possible to provide a lot of balls for players.

Further, as such a pachinko gaming machine, in addition to display means for performing a change display and a stop display of identification information by liquid crystal display, three rotary reels that are mechanically rotated with identification information attached to the surface are rotated and stopped. Thus, a pachinko gaming machine (see, for example, Patent Document 1) or a game that can be provided with other display means capable of performing variable display and stop display of identification information and capable of performing strong impact display. A pachinko gaming machine is also provided in which a movable body made up of figures and the like is arranged on the board so as to enhance the fun of gaming.
JP 2007-14386 A

  However, in addition to the liquid crystal display, the above-mentioned conventional pachinko gaming machine that produces effects using a rotating reel or a movable body can produce a strong impact using a liquid crystal display or a rotating reel, while the movable body operates regularly. What is to be done is common, and could not function sufficiently as a means of production.

  Further, when the movable body is disposed on the game board, there is a problem that it is difficult to secure a sufficient rolling area for the game ball. In addition, in this case, the movable body has to be provided on the game board at a position that does not interfere with the effect display by the liquid crystal display, and thus it is difficult to arrange the movable body at a position where the effect effect is high on the game board.

  Therefore, the present invention solves the above-described problems and can be disposed at a position with a high effect while ensuring a sufficient rolling area of the game ball, and effectively functions as a means of effect. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine including a movable body that can be used.

  (1) The present invention is a jackpot that is advantageous to a player, triggered by a game board having a translucent area in a game area where a game ball rolls, and a game ball passing through a predetermined area of the game area. A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery on whether or not to shift to a game, and a display mode that is arranged behind at least the light-transmitting area of the game board, displays the identification information in a variable manner, and indicates the result of the jackpot lottery Transmissive display means for stop-displaying, display control means for causing the display means to perform display in a predetermined display mode, a communication path communicating the specific area of the game area and the back of the display means, A movable body that is provided behind the display means and mechanically operates when the game ball rolls in a predetermined area of the back rolling area in which the game ball that has passed through the communication path rolls; The display control means is the special feature. Triggered by the game ball passes through the region, by performing control to transmit the forward area of the movable body on the display unit, to enable viewing the movable member operating in a predetermined operating mode.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the back rolling region includes a first passing region in which the movable body mechanically operates according to the passing of the game ball, and the gaming ball passes In this case, the movable body has a second passage region where the movable body does not operate.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (2), the present invention is characterized in that the first passage region has a plurality of motion passage regions in which the movement modes of the movable body due to the passage of the game ball are different from each other. .

  (4) In the gaming machine according to (3), the present invention includes stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed in accordance with a player's stop operation. When the game ball passes through a specific motion passing region in the motion passing region, the player operates in a motion mode in which the operation timing of the stop operation means is notified to the player.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to (4), the present invention is a reel that is arranged behind the display means, mechanically displays the identification information in a variable manner, and stops in a display mode that indicates the result of the jackpot lottery. And when the display control unit performs control to transmit the front of the reel when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the identification information variably displayed by the reel is stopped by the stop operation unit. Slot game execution control means for performing control to execute a slot game that can be stopped and displayed according to an operation.

  In the present invention, since the light transmission type display means is disposed behind at least the light transmissive region of the game board, and further, the movable body is provided behind the display means, the rolling of the game ball on the game board is possible. A sufficient area can be secured. In addition, since the movable body is configured to mechanically move by the rolling of the game ball, the movable body operates irregularly according to the irregular rolling mode of the game ball, so the operation does not become monotonous. , Can effectively function as a means of production.

  In addition, in the present invention, only when there is a possibility that the movable body is operated, the display control means controls the display means and transmits the front area of the movable body, so that the movable body can be visually recognized by the player. Since it appears, the movable body can be disposed at a position where the effect is high.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a gaming board provided with a translucent area having a plurality of winning holes in which a gaming ball can win in a gaming area in which a gaming ball rolls, and a game operation to the gaming area by a player's operation. Game ball launching means for launching a ball, and a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery as to whether or not to shift to a jackpot game advantageous to the player, when the game ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area; A light transmission type display means disposed at least behind the light-transmitting area of the game board, displaying the identification information in a variable manner, and stopping and displaying in a display mode indicating the result of the big win lottery. This is a ball game machine configured to pay out to a player a number of game balls corresponding to the number of game balls that have been won when a game ball launched into the area wins a winning opening.

  In this gaming machine, as described above, since the display means for displaying various effect images is provided behind the gaming board having the translucent area, the player can display through the translucent area of the gaming board. Since the effect display by the means can be visually recognized, the entire game area in which the game ball rolls on the game board is set as the light-transmitting area, so that the entire game area is used as the effect display area. Dynamic presentation display can be performed.

  The light transmissive display means provided in the gaming machine is constituted by a light transmissive image display device such as a transparent liquid crystal display device, and an area in which an image can be displayed (hereinafter referred to as “display area”). The area where the image is not displayed is in a light transmissive state (translucent state), and the player can see through the back, while the area where the image is displayed is in a light-shielded state. It is configured so that it cannot be seen through the back from the player.

  In particular, the gaming machine is provided with a communication path that connects a specific area of the game area and the back of the display means, and a backward rotation that is provided behind the display means, and a game ball that has passed through the communication path rolls. A moving body that mechanically operates by rolling a game ball in a predetermined area of the moving area is provided.

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the movable body is provided behind the translucent area of the game board and the display means that can be seen through the light transmissive display means. Substantially the whole can be used as the rolling area of the game ball.

  In addition, since this movable body is configured to mechanically operate according to the rolling mode of the game ball flowing down the back area of the game board as viewed from the player, its operating mode and timing are It does not become monotonous and regular, and functions as an effective production means.

  In addition, in the communication path provided in this gaming machine, the opening on the start end side serving as the entrance of the game ball is connected to a specific area defined in the game area, and the opening on the end side serving as the exit of the game ball is displayed. It is connected to a back rolling area formed behind the display area of the means. In addition, it is desirable that the communication path be disposed around the display area of the display means.

  By arranging the communication path in this way, a display hole is provided in the display area of the display means so as to communicate with the front side and the back side, or the display area is connected to the display area of the display means with the front side and the back side. Since it is not necessary to divide the display means, the structure of the display means can be prevented from becoming complicated, and the display means can be constituted by a general single transmission type liquid crystal display device, etc. An increase in cost can be prevented.

  In addition, the gaming machine includes display control means for causing the display means to perform display in a predetermined display mode. The display control means is triggered by a game ball passing through the specific area. By controlling the means to transmit the front area of the movable body, the movable body that operates in a predetermined operation mode is made visible.

  That is, the display control means provided in this gaming machine is triggered by the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area communicating with the start end of the communication path defined in the game area and entered the communication path. Among them, the display of the effect image in the area overlapping the movable body in front view, that is, the area facing the movable body is stopped, thereby making the movable body visible to the player. The display control means normally displays a predetermined effect image in a region overlapping with the movable body in front view, thereby making the movable body invisible to the player.

  Since the display control means controls the operation of the display means in this way, if the game ball moves from the game area to the back rolling area during the game, the movable body that has been invisible until then can be seen by the player. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a novel effect that the movable body operates in accordance with the rolling mode of the game ball in the rear rolling area.

  The movable body can be configured to move mechanically by physical contact with the game ball flowing down the back surface rolling area, and provided with a movable body control means for controlling the motion of the movable body, and the back surface rolling. Detection means for detecting a passing game ball is provided at a plurality of locations in the area, and each detection means that detects the passage of the game ball can be moved to perform a different mechanical operation correspondingly. You may comprise so that a body control means may control a movable body.

  With such a configuration, the operation mode of the movable body can be further diversified, so that the gameability can be further improved.

  Further, the back rolling area provided in the gaming machine includes a first passing area in which the movable body mechanically operates in accordance with the passing of the game ball, and a second in which the movable body does not operate even when the gaming ball passes. And a passage area.

  Therefore, in this gaming machine, after the game ball moves from the game area to the back rolling area, the movable body is always visible to the player, but after that, the movable body operates and the movable body does not operate. Since it is divided into cases, the production can be diversified.

  In addition, when the display control unit performs control to make the movable body appear so as to be visible, at the same time, in the display area, the area that overlaps the first passing area and the second passing area in the front view is set in a light transmitting state. It is configured to perform control.

  By performing such display control by the display control means, the player can visually recognize the rolling mode of the game ball flowing down the first passing area or the second passing area, so that the player flows down the gaming area. The game is played while following the game balls flowing down the backward rolling area as well as the game balls to be played, and the game can be continued without getting tired.

  Further, the first passing area includes a plurality of action passing areas in which the operation modes of the movable body due to the passing of the game ball are different from each other.

  With such a configuration, since the operation mode of the movable body can be further diversified, the effect by the movable body becomes more effective, and the interest of the gaming machine can be further improved.

  The gaming machine further includes stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed in accordance with the player's stop operation. When a predetermined condition is established during the game, the display means Based on the operation of the stop operation means by the player, the variably displayed identification information is configured to be stop-displayable in a stop mode indicating the result of the big hit lottery.

  The movable body is an operation for notifying the player of the operation timing of the stop operation means when a game ball passes through a specific motion passing region among the plurality of motion passing regions constituting the first passing region. It is comprised so that it may operate | move in the aspect.

  With this configuration, the player can perform specific operation to know the stop operation timing for stopping the identification information in a specific display mode (stop mode indicating winning of the big win lottery) for the identification information variably displayed by the display means. While the player wants the game ball to pass to the passing area, he / she comes to pay attention to the game ball rolling down in the rear rolling area, and the game motivation increases.

  The gaming machine is disposed behind the display means, mechanically displays the identification information in a variable manner, and stops in a display manner indicating the result of the jackpot lottery, and the display control means has a predetermined A slot that allows the identification information variably displayed by the reel to be stopped and displayed according to the stop operation of the stop operation means when control is performed to transmit the front of the reel when the condition is satisfied. Slot game execution control means for performing control to execute the game.

  Therefore, in this gaming machine, in addition to a gaming machine in a normal pachinko game, a slot game similar to a so-called pachislot gaming machine can be executed.

  Moreover, in this gaming machine, the reel can be made invisible to the player during normal pachinko games, and the reel can be made visible to the player only when the slot game is executed. A change can be given to a game and a preference can be improved further.

  Further, even during the execution of the slot game, when the movable body passes a specific motion passage area, the movable body operates in an operation mode in which the operation timing of the stop operation means is notified to the player. Since it is configured, the player comes to pay attention to the game ball that rolls down in the rear rolling region while hoping to pass the game ball to the specific motion passing region, and the game motivation increases.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 and a door 11 that is pivotally attached to the front of the main body frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 2, the main body frame 12 has an opening 12a formed in the front surface, and various components are arranged inside the opening 12a. The door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, etc. are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12. 3 or a stop button unit 5 constituted by stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R as stop operation means for stopping the change display of the identification information by the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, various effect images such as an image that stops in a stop mode indicating a jackpot lottery result to be described later are displayed in the opening 12 a of the main body frame 12. A liquid crystal display device 32 as a light transmissive display means, a game board 14 having a translucent area and a game area 15 on which a game ball rolls on the front side, behind the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display apparatus 32 (behind ), The identification information is variably displayed, and the reel unit 3 having a reel that stops the display mode indicating the result of the big hit lottery described later is mechanically operated in accordance with the gaming state behind the display area. Three figures 82L, 82C, and 82R as movable bodies and various other devices are arranged.

  Here, the reel unit 3 disposed inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12 is disposed behind the light-transmitting area of the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32, and mechanically displays the variation of the identification information. And three reels 3L, 3C, 3R that stop in a stop mode indicating the result of a big hit lottery to be described later. The specific configuration of the reel unit 3 will be described in detail later.

  The game board 14 is entirely or partially formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having a light transmitting property) having a light transmitting property. Examples of the translucent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side of which the launched game ball can roll, and the game area 15 is formed of the above-described translucent member. Is provided. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and allowing the game ball to roll. In addition, a plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in addition to the game area 15 provided on the front side of the game board 14, game balls are located behind the game board 14 and behind the liquid crystal display device 32. A rear rolling area 300 that rolls is provided. In the rear rolling area 300, three figures 82L, 82C, and 82R that are mechanically operated by the rolling of the game ball in the rear rolling area 300 are arranged.

  Here, with reference to FIG.2 and FIG.20, the structure of the back rolling area | region 300, etc. are demonstrated concretely. FIG. 20 is an explanatory view showing a back rolling region formed inside the opening 12 a of the main body frame 12.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 20, this pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a entrance 301 for entering a game ball at the upper center position in the game area 15 of the game board 14 and entering the game board 14. At the position where the mouth 301 is disposed, a communication path 302 for guiding the game ball that has entered the entrance 301 to the rear rolling area 300 is provided. That is, in this embodiment, the entrance 301 corresponds to a specific area in the game area 15, and the communication path 302 corresponds to a communication path that connects the specific area of the game area 15 and the back of the display means.

  The communication path 302 is configured by a spiral through hole in which the diameter connecting the front side and the back side of the game board 14 at the position where the entrance 301 is disposed is formed slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball. ing. The communication path 302 is formed with a downward slope, and the game balls that have entered the entrance 301 are caused to flow down toward the rear rolling area 300 due to the downward slope.

  In addition, a tray 303 that receives the game ball flowing down the communication path 302 is provided inside the opening 12 a of the main body frame 12 (back rolling region 300). The tray 303 has a plurality of (here, three) circular holes formed on its bottom surface so that the diameter is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball.

  These circular holes are connected to the respective upper ends of first to third pipes 304, 305, and 306 that allow the game balls received by the tray 303 to flow downward through different paths. The lower ends of 304.305 and 306 are respectively connected to predetermined positions on the upper surface of the figure storage case 307 in which three figures 82L, 82C and 82R are stored.

  The figure storage case 307 is formed of a resin box, and the three figures 82L, 82C, and 82R are accommodated therein, and the figure storage case 307 is positioned below the reel unit 3 inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12. It is arranged.

  Each figure 82L, 82C, 82R is arranged in a horizontal row in the front view (viewed from the player) inside the figure storage case 307. These figures 82L, 82C, and 82R are provided with an electric motor (not shown) that moves the fan that is held in the right hand (left hand as viewed from the player) to freely move up and down. Based on the control, it is configured to operate in a predetermined operation mode. In the following, the figure 82L arranged on the left side when viewed from the player is the left figure 82L, the figure 82C arranged in the middle is the middle figure 82C, and the figure 82R arranged on the right side is the right. It is also called Figure 82R.

  Among these three figures 82L, 82C, and 82R, in particular, the middle figure 82C is mechanically operated not only by the control by the sub-control circuit 200 but also by the rolling of the game ball in the rear rolling area 300. It is configured.

  The middle figure 82C has an arm longer than the left figure 82L and the right figure 82R, and when the game ball flows down the second pipe 305 and falls into the figure storage case 307, the game ball Touches the right arm of the middle figure (the left arm when viewed from the player) and pushes down the right arm to raise the left arm, while the game ball flows down the third pipe 306 and falls into the figure storage case 307 In this case, the game ball touches the left arm (the right arm as viewed from the player) of the middle figure 82C and pushes down the left arm to raise the right arm.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the middle figure 82C is provided behind the display means, and the second pipe 305, which is a predetermined area, of the rear rolling area 300 where the game ball that has passed through the communication path 302 rolls. Alternatively, the third ball 306 functions as a movable body that operates mechanically when the game ball rolls.

  In this embodiment, on the upper surface of the figure storage case 307, the lower end of the second pipe 305 is positioned above the right arm of the middle figure 82C (left arm as viewed from the player), and the left arm of the middle figure 82C (from the player). The lower end of the third pipe 306 is connected to the upper position of the arm on the right side as viewed, and the middle figure 82C is physically contacted with the falling game ball, so that both arms are held by the weight of the game ball. It is configured to operate like a seesaw. The game ball that has flowed down the first pipe 304 is discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 10 from the discharge port 308 formed below the figure storage case 307 without contacting the middle figure 82C.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the second pipe 305 and the third pipe 306 correspond to a first passage region in which the movable body mechanically operates according to the passage of the game ball, and the first pipe 304 is the game ball. This corresponds to a second passage region where the movable body does not operate even if it passes.

  Moreover, the 2nd pipe 305 and the 3rd pipe 306 which comprise a 1st passage area are corresponded to the some motion passage area from which the operation | movement aspect of a movable body by passage of a game ball differs.

  The figure storage case 307 includes an operation detection sensor 309 that detects an operation of the middle figure 82C when the left arm is lowered.

  Then, with this motion detection sensor 309, when the middle figure 82C detects the movement of lowering the left arm, the sub-control circuit 200 to be described later operates the three figures 82L, 82C, and 82R for a predetermined period of time. Control to operate in the mode is performed. The operation modes of the three figures 82L, 82C, and 82R will be described in detail later.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a ball detection sensor 310 (see FIG. 5) for detecting that a game ball has entered the ball entrance 301, and the rear rolling area 300 is always visible to the player. Instead, the sub-control circuit 200 (described later) controls the display of the liquid crystal display device 32 when the entrance detection sensor 310 detects the entrance of a game ball into the entrance 301. , It is visible from the player only for a predetermined period, otherwise it is impossible for the player.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 200, which will be described later, controls the display means to transmit the front area of the movable body when the game ball passes through the specific area, thereby causing a predetermined operation mode. This corresponds to a display control means that makes it possible to visually recognize a movable body that operates in a.

  Here, the liquid crystal display device 32 which performs the change of the visual recognition state of the back rolling area 300 and various effect displays will be described.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of various effect images related to the game. The display region 32a has a structure in which a flat liquid crystal layer is sandwiched between a transparent electrode and a protective plate having translucency, and the liquid crystal is oriented so as to have translucency in the non-conductive region. In the area, the direction of the liquid crystal is changed, the effect image is displayed, and the various game members (for example, the reel unit 3 and the figures 82L, 82C, 82R, etc.) disposed behind are shielded from light. It is composed of a single flat liquid crystal panel in a state.

  That is, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the liquid crystal is directed from the outside to the inside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in a state where a voltage higher than a certain level for displaying the effect image is applied to the transparent electrode of the display area 32 a. The effect image is displayed as a shutter facing the direction of blocking the invading light, and the liquid unit allows the reel unit 3 and the figure members 82L, 82C, 82R, etc. provided behind the display area 32a to be displayed. It is configured to be in a state that is not visible to the player.

  On the other hand, in the liquid crystal display device 32, in a state where no voltage for displaying the effect image is applied to the transparent electrode in the display area 32a, the light that the liquid crystal enters from the outside to the inside of the pachinko gaming machine 10 The display image 32 is not displayed and the display area 32a is almost transparent, and the members such as the reel unit 3 and the figures 82L, 82C, and 82R in the back are visible to the player. It is comprised so that it may be in a state.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is controlled by a display control circuit 250 (see FIG. 5) included in a sub-control circuit 200 described later, thereby appropriately adjusting and controlling the voltage applied to the transparent electrode according to the gaming state, thereby providing a gaming area. 15, the translucency of the display area 32a is changed by adjusting the direction of the liquid crystal, and the reel unit 3 and the figures 82L, 82C, and 82R provided on the back are visually recognized by the player. The configuration (degree of visual recognition) is changed.

  That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 10, the figures 82L, 82C, and 82R appear or appear by changing the translucency for each arbitrary area in the display area 32a under the control of the display control circuit 250 described later. It is configured so as not to let it.

  Further, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed with the display surface of the effect image in contact with all or a part of the back surface (back surface) of the game board 14.

  Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. .

  In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as a production effect image and a decoration image are displayed in the display area 32a. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 in the present embodiment. Is translucent in the non-energized region, so that when the game board 14 is viewed from the front (front side) when viewed from the player, the gaming members of the game board 14 can be visually recognized by the translucency of the liquid crystal display device 32. Accordingly, the reel unit 3 and the figures 82L, 82C, and 82R can be visually recognized. In addition, the code | symbol 19 in a figure is the protection board which has the translucency provided in the door.

  In addition, decorative lamps 133a and 133b as light emission display means are disposed at predetermined positions on the door 11 outside the game board 14, and display a predetermined light emission mode according to the gaming state. Speakers 46L and 46R are disposed on the left and right above the protective plate 19.

  A firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. In general, the attachment position of the launch handle 26 in a pachinko gaming machine is generally attached to the lower right side when viewed from the player and is operated with the right hand. In this embodiment, the lower left side is viewed from the player. The player is configured to be operated with the left hand.

  Although details will be described later, when the slot game in the present embodiment is executed, in order for the player to stop the identification information that is variably displayed by the liquid crystal display device 32 or the reel unit 3, the game is stopped at an arbitrary timing. This is because the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R (see FIG. 3) can be operated with the right hand of the person.

  Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided at 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 gripped by the player and rotated counterclockwise, the firing control circuit 126 (see FIG. 5) causes the firing solenoid (not shown, but the launching device 130 (see FIG. 5)). (See 5)) is supplied with electric power, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially launched onto the game board 14 to advance the game. The launch handle 26 may be provided on each of the left and right sides of the main body frame 12 instead of being a single one, and the player can select and operate one of them.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. In the following description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, portions overlapping with the description using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 may be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 15 of the game board 14 is provided with two guide rails 30 including an outer rail 30a and an inner rail 30b, a game nail 13, an obstacle member 57, a passage gate 54, and a blade member 23. The start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, the big winning opening 39 provided with the shutter 40 that is in an open state in which a game ball can be easily won for a predetermined number of times in a jackpot game to be described later, various winning openings 56a to 56d, An out port 38 is provided for discharging game balls that have not won the starting port 25 and the big winning port 39 to the outside of the game board.

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

  At the lower center position of the game area 15, a start opening 25 that is one of the winning holes is provided, and the game rolls while colliding with the obstacle member 57 and the game nail 13 installed in the game area 15. When the ball wins the start opening 25, a special symbol game and a jackpot lottery which will be described later are started. That is, the start opening 25 is a winning opening that becomes a trigger for the special symbol game and the big hit lottery.

  A passing gate 54 is provided on the left side of the middle stage of the game area 15. Then, when the game ball rolling in the game area 15 passes through the passing gate 54, it becomes an opportunity to execute a normal symbol game, which will be described later, and an open lottery of the blade member 23 attached to the start port 25.

  In addition, an electrical decoration unit 53 is provided on the lower left side of the game area 15. As shown in FIG. 4, this electrical decoration unit 53 includes 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 round number indicators 51a to 51d. Is provided. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 4, the structure and function of the electrical decoration unit 53 are demonstrated.

  The special symbol display 35 is composed of two 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied (that is, a winning of a game ball to the start opening 25). By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “21”, “50”, or “64”) is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player from the normal game The gaming state transitions to. In the case of this big hit game, the shutter 40 of the big prize opening 39 is controlled to be in an open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39.

  On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  A normal symbol display 33 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 35. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of, for example, two display lamps of a red LED and a green LED. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 described above, these display lamps are alternately turned on and off repeatedly. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time.

  Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, for example, when the fluctuation is stopped while the green LED is lit, the blade member 23 attached to the start port 25 is opened for a predetermined time. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the operation mode of the blade member 23 attached to the start port 25 is determined by the stop mode is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

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

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

  Round number indicators 51 a to 51 d are provided at the upper left part of the special symbol indicator 35. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the maximum number of rounds during the execution of the jackpot game. The round number indicators 51a to 51d are composed of four LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each LED, so at least 16 patterns can be displayed (2 to the fourth power). pattern). The round number display 51 may be composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a translucent liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  Behind the approximate center of the game area 15 is a reel unit 3 having rotatable reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively, and three figures 82L arranged below the reel unit 3 in the positional relationship described above. , 82C, and 82R. Three stop buttons 5L, 5C for stopping and displaying the identification information that is variably displayed by the liquid crystal display device 32 or the reel unit 3 at the upper center of the upper plate 20 in the lower center of the game board 14. A stop button unit 5 composed of 5R is provided.

  That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in addition to a normal pachinko game, the player's game is such that the symbols of the identification information that is variably displayed are a combination of predetermined symbols in the same manner as the pachislot machine. A slot game that can be stopped by operation is also possible.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the entrance 301 during the game including the slot game, the liquid crystal display device 32 causes the above-described rear rolling area 300 front area, that is, In the display area 32a, by stopping the display of the effect image in the area overlapping with the rear rolling area 300 when viewed from the front, various game members (communication path 302, tray 303) arranged in the rear rolling area 300 are stopped. , First to third pipes 304, 305, 306, figures 82L, 82C, 82R, etc.) are configured to be visible to the player.

  With this configuration, the player forms a game ball in the entrance 301 so that the game ball rolls in the game area 15 on the front side of the game board 14 and is formed behind the game board 14. Since the game can be performed while enjoying the rolling mode of the game ball rolling in the rear rolling area 300, the rolling mode of the game ball that can be viewed by the player is diversified, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 The preference is improved.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the middle figure 82C operates in a specific operation mode in a state in which the rear rolling area 300 is visible from the player, the stop button 5L, 5C is then displayed to the player for a predetermined period. , 5R is configured to operate each of the figures 82L, 82C, 82R in an operation mode in which the player is notified of the stop operation timing.

  Here, with reference to FIG.21 and FIG.22, the operation | movement aspect etc. of the movable body (figure 82L, 82C, 82R) of the pachinko game machine 10 which concern on this embodiment are demonstrated.

  FIG.21 and FIG.22 is front explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement aspect of the figures 82L, 82C, and 82R which the pachinko game machine 10 concerning this embodiment has.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, from the start of the game until the game ball enters the entrance 301, the liquid crystal display device 32 uses the front area of the rear rolling area 300, that is, the display area 32a. In the rear rolling area 300, a predetermined effect display is performed in an area overlapping with the communication path 302, the tray 303, the first to third pipes 304, 305, 306, the figures 82L, 82C, 82R, etc. in front view. Is not visible to the player.

  Then, when the entrance detection sensor 310 detects the entrance of the game ball to the entrance 301 during the game, the liquid crystal display device 32 stops the effect display performed in the front area of the back rolling area 300. The player can visually recognize the communication path 302, the receiving tray 303, the first to third pipes 304, 305, 306, the figures 82L, 82C, 82R, etc. disposed behind the display area 32a.

  A game ball that has entered the entrance 301 flows down the communication path 302 to the receiving tray 303, and then enters one of the three circular holes provided on the bottom surface of the receiving tray 303.

  At this time, when the game ball enters the circular hole connected to the third pipe 306, the game ball flows down the third pipe 306 and enters the figure storage case 307 as shown in FIG. Enters and falls onto the left arm (right arm as viewed from the player) of the middle figure 82C. As a result, the middle figure 82C operates in a specific operation mode in which the left arm is lowered and the right arm is raised.

  In this way, when the middle figure 82C moves in a specific movement mode in which the left arm is lowered and the right arm is raised, the fan attached to the left hand of the middle figure 82C and the motion detection sensor 309 come into contact with each other. The operation detection sensor 309 detects that the operation has been performed in a specific operation mode.

  In this way, when the motion detection sensor 309 detects a specific motion by the middle figure 82C, the sub-control circuit 200 described later individually controls the actions of the three figures 82L, 82C, and 82R. As shown in (b), the player is operated with an operation for notifying the player of the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R.

  At this time, each figure 82L, 82C, 82R is a position where a special symbol (here, symbol “7”) can be seen by the player when the identification information is variably displayed by the reel unit 3 or the liquid crystal display device 32. At the timing displayed on the screen, the operation of raising the fan with the right hand is performed.

  Here, the left figure 82L shows the stop operation timing of the stop button 5L arranged on the left side when viewed from the player among the three stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R, and the middle figure 82C shows the middle when viewed from the player. The operation of notifying the stop operation timing of the stop button 5C disposed on the right of the stop button 5R disposed on the right side when the right figure 82R is viewed from the player is performed. A sub-control circuit 200 described later controls the operation of each of the figures 82L, 82C, and 82R.

  By operating the figures 82L, 82C, and 82R in this way, the player can move the figures 82L, 82C, and 82R to the figures 82L, 82C, and 82R at the timing when the figures 82L, 82C, and 82R raise the fan. By pressing the corresponding stop button 5L, 5C, 5R, if the result of the big win lottery is a big win in the slot game, a special stop pattern (three “7” s are lined up in a line) It is possible to stop display in the stop mode). In addition, when the result of the big hit lottery is lost, even if the stop operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R is performed according to the operations of the figures 82L, 82C, 82R, the special symbol is stopped in a specific stop mode. It is never displayed.

  Further, when the game ball that has entered the entrance 301 moves to the receiving tray 303 and then enters the circular hole connected to the second pipe 305, as shown in FIG. The second pipe 305 flows down into the figure storage case 307 and falls onto the right arm (left arm as viewed from the player) of the middle figure 82C. As a result, the middle figure 82C operates in an operation mode in which the right arm is lowered and the left arm is raised.

  In this case, since the fan attached to the left arm of the middle figure 82C does not contact the motion detection sensor 309, the motion detection sensor 309 does not detect a specific motion mode by the middle figure 82C.

  Therefore, after that, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), each figure 82L, 82C, 82R has a stop button 5L, 5C, 5R to the player even if the special symbol “7” appears at a position visible to the player. The stationary state is maintained without operating in an operation mode for notifying the stop operation timing.

  In addition, when the game ball that has entered the entrance 301 moves to the receiving tray 303 and then enters the circular hole connected to the first pipe 304, the game ball flows down the first pipe 304 and moves into the figure. It enters into the storage case 307 and is then discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 10 from the discharge port 308 (see FIG. 21) without contacting the figures 82L, 82C, 82R.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the entrance during the game, the rear rolling area 300 that has not been visible to the player so far appears to be visible. Since the player can visually recognize the game ball that rolls down in the rear rolling area 300, not only the game ball that rolls down the game area 15 provided on the front side of the game board 14 but also the game board 14 The player's attention can also be drawn to the game balls that roll down in the back rolling area 300 provided behind.

  Further, in this pachinko gaming machine 10, the middle figure 82C operates in different operation modes depending on the path (first to third pipes 204, 305, 306) through which the game ball that has flowed into the rear rolling area 300 passes. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game by a game ball that rolls down in the rear rolling area 300.

  In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine 10, when the game ball that has flowed into the rear rolling area 300 passes through the third pipe 306 and operates the middle figure 82C in a specific operation mode, each figure is thereafter Since 82L, 82C, and 82R operate in an operation mode in which the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R is notified to the player, the player can further move the game ball that rolls down the back rolling area 300. The game is played while paying attention to the rolling state and the operation mode of the middle figure 82C, and the player can be engrossed in the game.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game other than during the execution of the slot game, in which the identification information that is variably displayed can be stopped and displayed according to the stop operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R by the player, That is, even when a normal pachinko game is executed in which the identification information that is variably displayed is automatically stopped and displayed in a stop mode according to the result of the jackpot lottery after a predetermined time result, a game ball is placed at the entrance. When the player enters the ball, if the back rolling area 300 is visible to the player, and then the middle figure 82C is operated in a specific motion mode by a game ball that rolls down the back rolling area 300, Each figure 82L, 82C, 82R is configured to operate in an operation mode in which the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R is notified to the player.

  In this case, since the slot game is not being executed, the identification information cannot be stopped and displayed at that timing even if the player operates the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R at a desired timing. An unfamiliar player can practice pushing while looking at the movement timing of the figures 82L, 82C, and 82R and the change display of the identification information, and can improve the pushing technique. The game can be continued without getting tired even if the result is a loss or even during the execution of a normal pachinko game.

  Here, it returns to description of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG.3 and FIG.4. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot game is executed when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.

  When this big hit game is executed, the shutter 40 attached to the big prize opening 39 is driven to open. Then, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won or held in an open state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When the shutter 40 is in an open state, When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the shutter 40 of the special winning opening is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept a game ball.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game from the open state in which the special winning opening 39 is in a state where it is easy to accept game balls to the closed state in which it is difficult to receive game balls is referred to as a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. Since the round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round, “2” round, etc., the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed. That is, it is possible to continue to the next round game. Note that the gaming state until the (final) round game that cannot continue from the first round game to the next round game is called a jackpot gaming state. That is, the jackpot gaming state is a gaming state advantageous for the player.

  In addition, when game balls are won in the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the large winning opening 39, the number of game balls set in advance according to the type of each winning opening is the upper plate 20 or It is paid out to the lower plate 22.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the general gaming state, the jackpot lottery (special symbol game) whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state is performed, and based on the result of the jackpot lottery, A combination of identification information corresponding to the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed by the variable image display region 32b in the display region 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 or the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The effect image associated with the lottery result is also displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. And if it wins a lottery result, it will transfer to the jackpot game state mentioned above.

  The lottery opportunity by the jackpot lottery means is when the game ball launched into the game area 15 wins the start opening 25. When the game ball wins the start opening 25 in the normal gaming state, the jackpot lottery means. The main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, which bears the function of, is a lottery lottery, and based on the lottery result, the identification information that suggests the lottery result to the player is changed on the special symbol display 35. Display.

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

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the reel unit 3 is provided below the obstacle member 57 and behind the substantial center of the game board 14. The reel unit 3 incorporates three reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R), and the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotationally driven in accordance with changes in the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The A player operates to stop the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotationally driven inside the reel unit 3 below the game board 14 and substantially in the center of the upper plate 20. A stop button unit 5 is provided. The stop button unit 5 is provided with three stop buttons (stop button 5L, stop button 5C, stop button 5R) respectively corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R described above.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 3 attached to the back of the game board 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16A is an exploded perspective view of the reel unit 3, and FIG. 16B is a perspective view of the reel unit 3. FIG. 17 is an explanatory view with a part cut away to show the inside of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3. 18 is a symbol layout diagram showing a plurality of symbols as identification information printed on the outer periphery of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and FIG. 19 is an enlarged front view of the reel unit 3. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (a), the reel unit 3 includes three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotatably arranged, and a cover body that houses these three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The cover body is composed of a transparent front cover 3F disposed behind the game board 14 and facing the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and a back cover 3B engaged with the front cover 3F. It consists of and. As described above, the reel unit 3 is configured by incorporating the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in a reel housing space formed by the front cover 3F and the back cover 3B that are coupled to the front and rear.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 16A, the back cover 3B includes a peripheral wall portion 3c formed in a bay shape having a substantially C-shaped cross section, and substantially circular left and right walls 3d formed on the left and right sides of the peripheral wall portion 3c. The left and right walls 3d are provided with engaging grooves 3b each having a substantially L shape. On the other hand, the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are connected in parallel by a mandrel 3a.

  Then, both ends of the mandrel 3a are built over the engaging grooves 3b and 3b, and the front cover 3F and the back cover 3B are joined together to form the reel unit 3 as shown in FIG. 16 (b). Thus, the game board 14 is detachably installed at a predetermined position behind the game board 14. Note that 3e shown in FIG. 16 (a) is a guide groove continuous to the engagement groove 3b, and the guide rod 3a connecting the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be guided to the engagement groove 3b by the guide groove 3e. It is said. Reference numeral 3h denotes an engaging claw formed on the back cover 3B, and the back cover 3B and the front cover 3F are coupled to each other by the engaging claw 3h.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R have the same structure, and are built in the reel frame body, and the stepping motor 6 that rotates and stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. The back lamp unit 4 is provided with light emitters 4a, 4b, 4c for illuminating a plurality of symbols, which are identification information printed on the outer circumferences of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, from behind. Thus, by providing illumination behind the reel that rotates at high speed, it becomes easier for the player to identify a plurality of symbols as identification information. Furthermore, since the identification information (design) printed on the outer periphery of the reel is also printed with a semi-transparent special ink or the like, it becomes even easier to distinguish a plurality of designs. In addition, the player can operate the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R aiming at an arbitrary symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 18, a plurality of symbols as identification information are printed in different arrangements on the outer periphery of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In addition, 21 symbols are printed on each reel, and seven types of different symbols are used. The numeral 7 (symbol 81) and the alphabet V (symbol 80) are special symbols that suggest to the player the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state in the present embodiment. In addition, a plurality of symbols such as cherry (symbol 83), watermelon (symbol 84), bell (symbol 85), and replay (symbol 86) are provided.

  Next, the effective lines of the three reels in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, five lines are displayed on the front side of the front cover 3F of the reel unit 3, that is, a line L1 in the middle, a line L2 in the upper and lower stages, and two lines L3 in the oblique direction. ing. This shows an effective line that defines a combination of symbols when the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3 are stopped.

  In general, in a pachislot gaming machine, the effective line changes depending on the number of coins (or called game medals or the like) that are gaming media inserted into the pachislot gaming machine. For example, when only one coin is inserted, only the middle line L1 is valid, and when two coins are inserted, the middle line L1 and the upper and lower lines L2 are also valid (that is, the middle, upper, and lower three lines are valid). . Further, when three coins are inserted, the diagonal line L3 is also effective in combination with the middle line L1 and the upper and lower lines L2 (that is, the middle, upper stage, lower stage, right-up diagonal, and right-down diagonal five lines are effective). .

  However, in the present embodiment, the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3 are driven to rotate when triggered by the winning of a game ball to the start opening 25, so that “5 lines” are always set. Is the effective line. Then, when the slot game in the present embodiment is executed, the player operates the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the reels installed in the stop button unit 5, and each reel being rotated is operated. When stopping at a predetermined symbol, if the same symbol stops on any of the “5 lines”, a stop button operation called “eye push” is accurate.

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

  The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 as game control means and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the game and functions as the game control means in the present invention.

  The sub-control circuit 200 controls effects (for example, image display control, sound output control, decoration lamp control, reel rotation control, etc.) according to the progress of the game. It functions as a game execution control means or the like.

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

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

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

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided.

  The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the big winning opening count sensor 39a, the general winning ball sensors 106, 107, 108, 109, and the passing ball sensor 114. The start winning ball sensor 116, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the shutter solenoid 120, and the firing handle 26 are connected.

  The special winning opening count sensor 39 a is provided inside the special winning opening 39. The special winning opening count sensor 39 a supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball enters the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 107, 108, 109 are provided corresponding to the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 107, 108, 109 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins each of the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

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

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

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

    The shutter solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 3 via a predetermined link member (not shown), and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to thereby receive a prize winning opening. 39 is an open state or a closed state.

  In addition, a launch control circuit 126 is connected to the main control circuit 60. In the launch control circuit 126, when the launch handle 26 is gripped and rotated by the player, power is supplied to a launch solenoid (not shown) of the launch device 130, and the game stored in the upper plate 20 is stored. A ball will be fired.

  The firing control circuit 126 supplies power corresponding to the amount of turning operation of the firing handle 26 by the player to a firing solenoid (not shown), and the player responds to the amount of turning operation of the firing handle 26. It is configured to launch a game ball with a launch intensity.

  In addition, a payout control circuit 127 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The payout control circuit 127 is connected to a payout device 128 for paying out game balls and a card unit 150. The payout control circuit 127 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, thereby paying out the payout. The device 128 is made to pay out the game ball.

  Further, the main control circuit 60 includes a display control circuit 76 that controls various displays and display lamps of the electrical decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4). The display control circuit 76 controls the variation of the special symbol display 35 and the normal symbol display 33 according to the instruction from the main CPU 66 according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (for example, the start of variation and a predetermined symbol). In addition, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d, and the round number indicators 51a to 51d are controlled to be turned on and off.

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

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

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R, and production. A lamp control circuit 240 for controlling the decorative lamps 133a and 133b, a reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260, a reel stop signal control circuit 270, and a movable body control circuit 280 for controlling the operations of the figures 82L, 82C and 82R. By outputting predetermined control signals to the voice control circuit 230, lamp control circuit 240, display control circuit 250, stop control circuit 260, reel stop signal control circuit 270, and movable body control circuit 280, these voice control circuits 230, lamp control circuit 240 By controlling the operations of the display control circuit 250, the stop control circuit 260, the reel stop signal control circuit 270, and the movable body control circuit 280, the sub CPU 206 functions as an effect control means for performing various effects relating to games. . The sub control circuit 200 executes an effect corresponding to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 includes a ball detection sensor 310, a motion detection sensor 309, speakers 46L and 46R, decorative lamps 133a and 133b, a liquid crystal display device 32, a reel unit 3, a stop button unit 5, figures 82L and 82C, 82R is connected.

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

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

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

  The display control circuit 250 is supplied from the sub CPU 206, such as a variation display of identification information executed in association with a variation display of a special symbol, etc. Control is performed to display an image on the liquid crystal display device 32, such as effect image data such as a plurality of types of effect patterns executed in association with the above.

  Further, the display control circuit 250 operates in accordance with a control signal output from the sub CPU 206 based on a detection signal or the like indicating the entrance of a game ball to the entrance 301 that is input from the entrance detection sensor 310. The light transmittance in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is changed according to the game state, and various game members arranged in the rear rolling area 300 such as the figures 82L, 82C, and 82R can be visually recognized by the player. Or control to make it invisible.

  In addition, when a predetermined condition is established during the game, the display control circuit 250 operates according to a control signal output from the sub CPU 206, stops the effect display in front of the reel unit 3, and the reel unit 3 Is controlled to be visible to the player.

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

  The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the decorative lamps 133a and 133b according to a program stored in the program ROM 208 supplied from the sub CPU 206. Further, in the present embodiment, light emission control of the back lamp unit 4 (see FIG. 18) installed behind the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3 is also performed.

  The reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 is built in the reel unit 3 when there is a reel rotation drive instruction from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 according to the program stored in the program ROM 208 supplied from the sub CPU 206. The stepping motor 6 (see FIG. 18) of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven. Further, when the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3 have already been rotated, a stop button (stop buttons 5L, 5C, When the pressing of 5R) is detected, the reel stop control corresponding to each stop button is performed.

  The reel stop signal control circuit 270 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the sub CPU 206 when the stop button 5L, 5C, 5R of the stop button unit 5 is pressed by the player. Then, the sub CPU 206 instructs the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 according to the program stored in the program ROM 208 to stop the reels according to the pressed stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R. .

  That is, in this embodiment, the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 and the reel stop signal control circuit 270 function as slot game execution means for executing a slot game in cooperation with the sub CPU 206.

Based on a control signal (drive control signal) input from the sub CPU 206, the movable body control circuit 280 causes the figures 82L, 82C, and 82R that are movable bodies to perform a predetermined operation according to the gaming state.

In the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the entrance 301 is operated when the middle figure 82C is operated in a specific operation mode (see FIG. 21A) after passing through the third pipe 306. In response to reception of a detection signal input from the detection sensor 309, control is performed to operate each of the figures 82L, 82C, and 82R in an operation mode in which the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R is notified to the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control circuit 60 as the big win lottery means and the sub control circuit 200 as the display control means and the slot game execution control means are configured separately. However, the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 may be configured on the same substrate.

  In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

[Game machine operation]
Here, the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be briefly described. In the present embodiment, the following gaming operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is executed under the control of the main CPU 66 in accordance with a program stored in the main ROM 68 of the main control circuit 60.

  The games of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are roughly divided into normal games (games that consume game balls while performing lottery lottery, games that are relatively disadvantageous to the player compared to jackpot games) and jackpot games (for the player). It can be divided into so-called games advantageous to the player) that can be expected to acquire a large amount of game balls in a short time.

  Further, the jackpot game is drawn by a special game (jackpot game) lottery process, and according to a specific number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35, a 15R probability variation jackpot game, 15R normal jackpot game, 2R probability variation jackpot game. Four types of jackpot games are determined (a jackpot game called “surprise”) or a 2R normal jackpot game.

  The four types of jackpot games (15R probability variation jackpot game, 15R regular jackpot game, 2R probability variation jackpot game or 2R regular jackpot game) refer to the jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6), and the normal mode or probability variation of the normal game Depending on the mode, each lottery is drawn with a different lottery probability.

  Further, when one of the four types of jackpot games is won, the display of the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed at the same timing as when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4). Also in the area 32a (see FIG. 21) and the reel unit 3, it is displayed by special identification information (for example, three sets of symbols 80 “V” and symbols 81 “7” (see FIG. 18)).

  If any one of the above four types of jackpot games is won and the game is a slot game, the player presses the stop button 5L, 5C at a predetermined timing (so-called timing of pressing). , 5R only when the stop operation is performed, special identification information (for example, symbol 80 “V” or symbol 81 “7”) is displayed in a stop state in a set of three.

  Further, when any one of the four types of jackpot games is executed, a predetermined number of times corresponding to each of the four types of jackpot games is set as an upper limit (for example, 2R probability variation jackpot game and 2R normal jackpot game twice, 15R probability variation) In the jackpot game and 15R regular jackpot game, 15 times), the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) of the prize winning port 39 is repeatedly released for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), so that the game is launched into the game area 15 It becomes easy to win the ball into the big winning opening 39, and the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls in a short time. Acquiring such a jackpot game (winning the jackpot game) is the greatest goal of general players, and can be said to be the best part of a pachinko game.

  On the other hand, the normal game in the present embodiment is executed under three types of game modes: a normal mode (normally low probability game state), a probability variation mode (special high probability game state), and a short time mode (special game mode).

  Here, the mode transition of each of the three types of normal games (normal mode, probability change mode, and short time mode) and their characteristics will be briefly described below.

  The normal mode is a basic mode in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game is started from this normal mode. In this normal mode, the jackpot lottery probability is set to be lower than the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode.

  The probability variation mode is a special high-probability gaming state in which a transition is made after the jackpot game ends when a 15R probability variation jackpot game or a 2R probability variation jackpot game is elected among the four types of jackpot games in the normal game. Is that the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is set to be higher than the jackpot lottery probability in the normal mode.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, the jackpot lottery probability in the normal mode is “1/300”, whereas the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is “1/30”, which is 10 times the lottery. The probability is set (see FIG. 6, jackpot lottery table). That is, in the probability variation mode, a big hit game is generated at a frequency 10 times that in the normal mode, so that it can be said that the game state is advantageous for the player.

  Finally, the short-time mode (special game mode) is a game mode that is set after the jackpot game is ended, regardless of which of the four types of jackpot games described above is won.

  In this normal game, the time-saving mode means that the variation time from the start of the special symbol and the normal symbol to the time when the special symbol and the normal symbol are stopped is set to be shorter than that of the normal mode. In the case of “winning” (that is, in the case of the normal symbol display 33 (see FIG. 4) described above, for example, when the green LED display lamp is lit), the opening time of the blade member 23 attached to the start port 25 is normal. It is set longer than the mode. Such control may be referred to as “electric chew support” in the present embodiment.

  As described above, when “electric chew support” is executed, it becomes easy to win a game ball at the start opening 25, so that the number of lottery wins per unit time is remarkably increased as compared to the normal mode, and to the start opening 25. Since the payout of the winning ball for the winning of the game is also increased, there is little loss of the gaming ball (so-called “ball holding” is in a good state), which can be said to be an advantageous state for the player.

  Also, in this time reduction mode, the number of special symbol fluctuations (for example, 50) is uniformly set as the duration of the four types of jackpot games described above after the jackpot game ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal game is performed under the four game modes of “normal mode”, “probability change mode”, “normal mode + time reduction mode”, and “probability change mode + time reduction mode”. That is, the gaming state is appropriately changed according to the change of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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

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

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S24, an output process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies a signal for drive control based on various output requests stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to a solenoid, a motor, and the like. That is, in each process to be described later, the main CPU 66 applies to various driving gaming members (that is, gaming members that are arranged in the gaming area 15 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and change its form according to the gaming state). When the signal output request is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a signal corresponding to the request is output.

  For example, each solenoid such as a normal electric accessory solenoid 118 for opening or closing the blade member 23 attached to the start opening 25 and a shutter solenoid 120 for driving the shutter 40 attached to the big prize opening 39. When there is a drive request, a control signal is output to perform processing for driving various drive game members. And when this process is complete | finished, a process is moved to step S25.

  In step S25, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, as these various commands, the identification information is variably displayed on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3 and the liquid crystal display device 32, and then the big hit lottery The derived symbol designation command indicating the type of symbol to be stopped in the stop mode corresponding to the result of the above is included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

  In the process of step S26, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout control circuit 127. Specifically, the main CPU 66 issues a prize ball control command for performing a predetermined number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball is awarded to various winning holes installed on the game board 14. To supply. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, and the main process is executed by returning to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process executed in step S12 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

  In step S34, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (01). If the special symbol control flag is not (01), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S40. When the special symbol control flag is (01), special symbol variation time monitoring processing is performed. That is, in step S35, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation timer is up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S36.

  In step S36, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol stop process. In this special symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 stores a change stop request for the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the start port 25 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the special symbol fluctuation stop request stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4) in the output process (FIG. 8, step S24) of the system timer interrupt process described above. In response to the start port 25, the special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner is variably stopped. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S37.

  Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol is a big hit in step S37, and if it is not a big win, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S39. On the other hand, if it is a big hit, a special winning opening release waiting process in step S38 is performed.

  In this special winning opening release waiting process, the main CPU 66 sets the special symbol control flag (02) indicating the special winning opening release waiting and sets a waiting time (for example, 1 second) in the special winning opening release timer. To finish this subroutine.

  In step S39, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.

  In step S40, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (02). If the special symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S43. When the special symbol control flag is (02), a special winning opening release process is performed.

  In the special prize opening process, first, the main CPU 66 determines in step S41 whether the special prize opening waiting timer is timed up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, a special winning opening opening process is performed in step S42.

  Then, the main CPU 66 sets a request for opening the winning prize opening to be opened in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and sets an opening time (for example, 30 seconds) of the winning opening to be opened to the winning prize opening timer. Thereafter, the main CPU 66 sets the special symbol control flag to a value (03) indicating the special winning opening opening monitoring process, and ends the process.

  In step S43, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (03). If the special symbol control flag is not (03), the process proceeds to step S49. When the special symbol control flag is (03), a special winning opening opening monitoring process is performed. In the special winning opening opening monitoring process, first, the main CPU 66 determines whether the special winning opening release timer has timed out (that is, “0”) in step S44 or a predetermined number (for example, 10) to the opened special winning opening. It is determined whether or not a game ball of the player has won a prize. Then, the time of the big winning opening timer is up, and at the same time, if a predetermined number of game balls have not won the opened big winning opening, the processing is ended. Then, the process proceeds to step S45 when the time of the big prize opening timer expires or when the prescribed number of game balls satisfy the winning condition at the opened big prize opening.

  In step S45, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening closing process. Here, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening closing process by storing a closing request for the opened special winning opening in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as a closing instruction. Then, when this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times the winning opening is opened (so-called number of rounds), determines whether or not the specified number of times (final round: 15 times or 2 times) has been reached, and has reached the specified number of times. In this case, in step S48, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (04) for requesting the jackpot end process, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of times of opening the big prize opening has not reached the prescribed number, the main CPU 66 performs a waiting process for waiting for the big prize opening in step S47.

  In this special winning opening release waiting process, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (02) requesting the opening of the special winning opening to be opened, and a waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set to the special winning opening release waiting timer. The process ends.

  In step S49, the main CPU 66 performs jackpot end processing. In the jackpot ending process, when the jackpot symbol is 15R probability variation jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot, the normal game is set to “probability variation mode + short time mode”, and as the duration of the short time mode, the number of changes of a predetermined special symbol (for example, 30 times) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is 15R normal jackpot or 2R normal jackpot, the normal game is set to the “normal mode + short time mode”, and a predetermined special symbol variation number (for example, 30 times) is set to a predetermined value in the main RAM 70. Store in the area.

  Finally, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.

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

  First, in step S61, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbols held when the game ball is won at the starting port 25 is “0”. In the case of 0 ″, the process is moved to step S62. On the other hand, when the number of reserved special symbols is not "0" (that is, when there is a special symbol change request), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S62, the main CPU 66 executes a demo display process. In this process, the main CPU 66 sends a demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in order to perform demonstration display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process ends, the special symbol storage check process ends.

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

  In step S64, a jackpot lottery process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 selects one jackpot lottery table from a plurality of jackpot lottery tables (see FIG. 6) having different jackpot lottery values based on the current game mode (normal mode, probability change mode) of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Select. Then, the lottery process for the big hit game is executed with reference to the random number value for the big hit lottery extracted when the game ball wins the start opening 25 and the selected big hit lottery table.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the game ball passes through the start opening 25 as a predetermined area in the gaming area 15. It functions as a jackpot lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery.

  Here, the jackpot lottery table according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, for example, in the jackpot lottery table in the normal mode and the jackpot lottery table in the probability change mode, the random value is set to 1 to 30000, and the sum of the jackpot lottery values is “100 / “30000” is set, whereas in the probability variation mode, “1000/30000” is set.

  In other words, 15R normal jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot (so-called “surprise”), which is a jackpot game with a small number of round games and a short duration of the jackpot game (so-called “surprise”), that is, the sum of the lottery values for 2R regular jackpot, ie, jackpot The probability of winning the game is 1/300 in the normal mode, but is set to 10/300 (1/30) in the probability variation mode.

  In other words, the probability of transition to jackpot game differs depending on the game mode (normal mode and probability change mode), and when the normal game is played under probability variation mode, the probability of transition to jackpot game is the normal mode. Therefore, the probability variation mode is a very advantageous state for the player.

  Returning to the description of the special symbol memory check process shown in FIG.

  When the jackpot lottery process in step S64 using the jackpot lottery table described above is completed, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S65.

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

  In step S66, a special symbol determination process that is a jackpot symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol to be displayed corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S64. For example, for “15R probable jackpot”, the special symbol is “64”, for “2R probable jackpot”, the special symbol is “50”, for “15R normal jackpot”, the special symbol is “ For “11” and “2R normal jackpot”, the special symbol is determined corresponding to each jackpot, such as “21” for the special symbol. Then, the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thus, the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is derived and displayed on the special symbol indicator 35 corresponding to the start port 25 installed in the electrical decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4). Then, when this process ends, the process moves to step S68.

  In step S67, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol (for example, a number other than “11”, “21”, “50”, “64”) corresponding to the off symbol and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the special symbol display unit 35 corresponding to the start port 25 installed in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4) derives and displays the special symbol corresponding to the disengagement. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S68, a gaming state determination process is performed. In this gaming state determination process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the current normal game is in the time-saving mode, and if it is in the time-saving mode, the process proceeds to step S70. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current normal game is not in the time saving mode, the special symbol variation time (for example, 30 seconds) in the normal mode is set in the special symbol variation timer and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in step S69. To do. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S70, the main CPU 66 sets a special symbol variation time in the probability variation mode or the short time mode (a time shorter than the special symbol variation time in the normal mode, for example, 20 seconds) in the special symbol variation timer. Store in the area. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S71, the main CPU 66 stores, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a request for starting the variable display for the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4) corresponding to the start opening 25 where the game ball has won. The process moves to step S72.

  With this process, the special symbol change display is performed on the special symbol display 35 corresponding to the start port 25 in accordance with the change time set in the special symbol change timer in the steps S69 and S70. (After the special symbol variation timer expires), the special symbol of “big hit” or “out of place” determined in step S66 and step S67 is stopped and displayed.

  In step S <b> 72, the main CPU 66 performs determination processing of identification information to be displayed in a variable manner and stopped on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the reel unit 3, and a variation display time of identification information by the liquid crystal display device 32 and the reel unit 3.

  In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the liquid crystal display device is based on the “big hit” or “out of place” data stored in step S66 or step S67 and the special symbol variation time stored in step S69 or step S70. 32, the identification information to be stopped and displayed on the reel unit 3 and the variation display time of the identification information are determined and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, when this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Then, the identification information to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the reel unit 3 stored in the process of step S72 and the variable display time of the identification information are determined by the main control circuit by the command output process of step S25 of FIG. 60 as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, the variation display of the identification information by the liquid crystal display device 32 and the reel unit 3 is started, and the variation display time of the identification information is also determined.

  That is, in this embodiment, even in a state where the reel unit 3 is not visible to the player, in the reel unit 3, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotationally driven behind the display area 32a, and the liquid crystal The same identification information as the identification information variably displayed by the display device 32 is variably displayed. To be exact, at this time, an image obtained by visualizing the display mode of the identification information variably displayed by the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R rotating at the back is displayed in the display area 32a by the liquid crystal display device 32. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4), the variation display of the special symbol derived and displayed by the special symbol display 35 corresponding to the start port 25, the liquid crystal display device 32, and the reel unit 3. The change display of the identification information is performed synchronously.

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

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

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check request. If the normal symbol control flag is not (00), the process proceeds to step S104. . If the normal symbol control flag is (00), the normal symbol storage check process in step S103 is performed. This normal symbol storage check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 12, but the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved normal symbols, and if there is a number of reserved symbols, the main CPU 66 determines whether the normal symbol is hit, starts changing the normal symbol, The normal symbol variation timer is set, etc., and (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the normal symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S104, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (01). If the normal symbol control flag is not (01), the process proceeds to step S107. If the normal symbol control flag is (01), it is determined in step S105 whether the normal symbol variation timer has timed up (that is, “0”). If the time has not expired, the process ends. . On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation timer expires, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol stop process in step S106.

  In this normal symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 sets a request for stopping the fluctuation to the normal symbol display 33 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the normal symbol display 33 displays the determination result of “success” or “displacement” of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol storage check process (for example, two colors constituting the normal symbol display 33). In the case of “win”, the green LED is turned on, and in the case of “out”, the red LED is turned on). When this process is completed, the stored number of normal symbols stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is updated so as to decrease by “1”. Then, (02) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S123, a normal symbol hit determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol per-determining random number extracted when the normal symbol starting region passes (by passing the game ball through the passing gate 54) and the normal symbol per-unit determination stored in the main ROM 68. Refers to the value. Then, as a result of the reference, when the random number value for determination per normal symbol matches the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 turns on the winning symbol (for example, the normal symbol display 33, the green LED is turned on (see FIG. 4)). ) Is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. On the other hand, as a result of the reference, if the random value for determination per normal symbol does not match the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 provides data indicating an off symbol (for example, the normal symbol display 33, the red LED is lit). Stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the normal symbol display 33 composed of two-color LEDs starts a variable display (for example, blinking green LEDs and red LEDs alternately) by the display control circuit 76 (see FIG. 5). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the general gaming state is the time reduction mode. If the general gaming state is the time reduction mode, in step S126, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol is shorter than the normal mode. The fluctuation stop time (for example, 5 seconds) is set in the normal symbol fluctuation timer, and the process ends. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the time reduction mode (that is, the probability variation mode or the normal mode), in step S125, the main CPU 66 sets a normal symbol variation stop time (for example, 30 seconds) longer than the time reduction mode in the normal symbol variation timer. To finish this subroutine.

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

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

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

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 analyzes various commands (for example, a derived symbol designation command) sent from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 and executes a process according to the analyzed command.

  In this command analysis process, for example, when a derived symbol designation command is received, the sub CPU 206 temporarily stores it as a “identification information variation display request” in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. The “identification information variation display request” stored here is referred to in a display control process and a reel control process (see FIG. 14) described later, and the identification information variation display in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed. The change display of the identification information by the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started. When the command analysis process is completed, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 causes the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 to display a predetermined demo image when receiving a demo display command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process. When the derived symbol designation command is received from the main CPU 66, a process for displaying an image of identification information or a production image corresponding to the derived symbol designation command in the display area 32a is executed.

  In particular, in this embodiment, in this step S204, depending on whether or not the sub CPU 206 causes the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image in the area in front of the reel unit 3 or the backward rolling area 300, the reel unit 3 or backward turning. Whether the moving area 300 is invisible to the player is switched. This display control process will be described in detail later.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process (step S205) for controlling sounds generated from the speakers 46L and 46R and a lamp control process for controlling the light emission of the various decorative lamps 133a and 133b (step S206). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S207.

  In step S207, the sub CPU 206 executes a reel control process. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process, the three reels 3L and 3C built in the reel unit 3 are received. , 3R is rotationally driven.

  The sub CPU 206 stops the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R by the player when a slot game lottery process described later (see “Step 310” in FIG. 14) is won in the previous reel control process. At a predetermined timing, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a stop mode in accordance with the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (that is, the lottery game lottery result triggered by the winning of the game ball at the starting port 25) for a predetermined time. If the stop button 5L, 5C, 5R is not operated by the player even after the game has passed, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (the game of the jackpot game triggered by the winning of the game ball at the starting port 25) Control is performed to automatically stop and display the identification information in a stop mode that matches the lottery result).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 206 has not won the slot game lottery process (see “Step 310” in FIG. 14) in the previous reel control process, when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, Control is performed to automatically stop and display the identification information in a stop mode in accordance with the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (a lottery game lottery result triggered by the winning of a game ball at the starting port 25). Thereafter, when this process ends, the process proceeds to step S208. This reel control process will be described in detail later.

  In step S208, the sub CPU 206 executes a movable body control process. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a detection signal indicating that the middle figure 82C has operated in a specific operation mode has been received from the operation detection sensor 309. By outputting a predetermined control signal to the circuit 280, each figure 82L, 82C, 82R is operated in an operation mode in which the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R is notified to the player.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the detection signal is not received from the motion detection sensor 309, the sub CPU 206 ends the movable body control process without outputting a predetermined control signal to the movable body control circuit 280, The process proceeds to step S202.

  In this movable body control processing, the sub CPU 206 outputs a predetermined control signal to the movable body control circuit 280 when all the identification information that is variably displayed by the liquid crystal display device 32 or the reel unit 3 is stopped and displayed. The operation of notifying the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R by the respective figures 82L, 82C, 82R is stopped. And when this process is complete | finished, a process is moved to step S202.

  Thus, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S208 are repeatedly executed.

[Display control processing]
Here, in the present embodiment, the display control process executed in step S204 of the above-described sub control circuit main process (see FIG. 13) will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this display control process, the sub CPU 206 first performs a process of displaying an effect image corresponding to the command received from the main control circuit 60 in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (step S401), and then the process is stepped. Move to S402.

  In step S401, if the received command is a demo display command, the sub CPU 206 displays a demo display image in the display area 32a, and if the received command is a derived symbol designation command, the sub CPU 206 derives it. An effect image corresponding to the symbol designating command is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Next, in step S402, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a detection signal indicating that a game ball has entered the entrance 301 is received from the entrance detection sensor 310, and if it is determined that it has been received. The process proceeds to step S403, and when it is determined that the data has not been received, the process proceeds to step S408.

  In step S403, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the backward rolling area 300 is currently appearing. If the sub CPU 206 determines that it is appearing, the process proceeds to step S404. The process moves to step S407.

  Here, when the sub CPU 206 does not display an image in the front area of the rear rolling area 300 (the arrangement position of the tray 303, the first to third pipes 304, 305, 306, and the figures 82L, 82C, 82R). In addition, it is determined that the backward rolling area 300 is currently appearing, and when the image display is performed in the front area of the backward rolling area 300, it is determined that the backward area is not appearing.

  Next, in step S404, the sub CPU 206 refers to a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, performs a process of restarting a backward rolling area appearance timer (hereinafter simply referred to as “appearance timer”), and then performs the process. Move to S405.

  This appearance timer is a timer that starts a countdown when the backward rolling area 300 is changed from a state that is not visible to the player to a state that is visible, and in this embodiment, the countdown starts from 10 seconds. It is designed to time up 10 seconds after the countdown starts.

  In step S404, the sub CPU 206 starts the countdown again from 10 seconds by performing a process of restarting the appearance timer.

  In step S407, the sub CPU 206 performs the backward rolling area appearance process, and then moves the process to step S405.

  Here, the sub CPU 206 stops the image display in the front area of the back rolling area 300 in the display area 32a, that is, the area overlapping with the back rolling area 300 when viewed from the front, thereby the back rolling area. The front area of 300 is set to a light-transmitting state, and the rear rolling area 300 is set to a state visible to the player.

  In step S405, the sub CPU 206 refers to the appearance timer and determines whether the appearance timer is up. If the time is up, the process proceeds to step S406. If the time is not up, the display control process is terminated.

  In step S405, the sub CPU 206 performs a backward rolling area disappearance process, and thereafter ends the display control process. Here, the sub CPU 206 restarts the image display in the front area of the back rolling area 300 in the display area 32a, thereby setting the front area of the back rolling area 300 in a light-shielded state and the back rolling area. 300 is not visible to the player.

  In step S408, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the slot game is currently being executed. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the slot game is currently being executed, the process proceeds to step S409. The process moves to step S410.

  Here, the sub CPU 206 refers to a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and when the flag indicating that the slot game is being executed is set, determines that the slot game is being executed, and the flag indicating that the slot game is being executed is cleared. If so, it is determined that the slot game is not being executed. The flag during execution of the slot game is a flag that is set in step S312 in the reel control process (see FIG. 15) described later and cleared (reset) in step S308 of the reel control process.

  In step S409, the sub CPU 206 performs a reel appearance process in which the reel unit 3 appears in the display area 32a with the front area of the reel unit 3, that is, the area overlapping with the front view reel unit 3 in a translucent state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

In step S410, the sub CPU 206 performs a variation / stop control process of the identification information by the LCD (liquid crystal display device 32), and thereafter ends the process.

  In the identification information change / stop control process by the LCD, the sub CPU 206 changes the identification information corresponding to the derived symbol designation command in the front area of the reel unit 3 in the display area 32a, that is, in the area overlapping with the front view reel unit 3. Display and stop display. The identification information variation / stop control process by the LCD is substantially the same process as a reel control process described later, and the details will be performed during the description of the reel control process.

[Reel control processing]
Here, in the present embodiment, the reel control process executed in step S207 of the sub-control circuit main process (see FIG. 13) described above will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the above-described change / stop control processing of identification information by the LCD will also be described.

  This reel control process is a process executed by the sub CPU 206 in accordance with the flowchart shown in FIG. 15. However, the above-described change / stop control process of the identification information by the LCD is performed by “reel rotation” in the flowchart shown in FIG. This is performed by replacing “identification information variation” with “identification information” and “reel” in the flowchart shown in FIG.

  That is, when executing the identification information variation / stop control process, the sub CPU 206 displays an image obtained by visualizing the variation display mode and the stop display mode of the identification information on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R on the liquid crystal display device 32. The control to display at 32a is performed.

  In this reel control process, the sub CPU 206 first determines whether or not the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R built in the reel unit 3 are already rotating (step S300). The process moves to step S309. On the other hand, if the slot game is rotating, the sub CPU 206 determines in step S301 whether or not the slot game is being executed for the reel unit 3 that is currently rotating. If the slot game is being executed, the process proceeds to step S302. Transfer. On the other hand, if the slot game is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S302, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R by the player is detected by the reel stop signal control circuit 270 (see FIG. 5), and the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R are detected. If no operation is detected, the process proceeds to step S303. If the operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R is detected, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S303, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the reel rotation monitoring timer has timed up (that is, “0”). If the time has not expired, the sub CPU 206 ends the process. If the time is up, the sub CPU 206 executes all reels stop processing in step S304. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 instructs the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5) to stop all reels currently rotating.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when a slot game is executed, when a predetermined time (for example, the time until the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4)) has elapsed, the reel unit 3 is forcibly stopped.

  When executing the all-reel stop process in step S304, the sub CPU 206 instructs the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5) to enter the big hit gaming state by the rotating reel unit 3. By notifying the lottery result, the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5) is configured to automatically stop the identification information for displaying the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot gaming state is won. That is, specific identification information (for example, symbol 80 or symbol 81 (see FIG. 18)) that suggests a jackpot game is stopped in a set of three active lines formed on the front surface of the reel unit 3 and suggesting a jackpot game. In this way, control is performed to stop the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot gaming state is not won, the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped from rotation by controlling so as not to stop the identification information indicating the jackpot gaming state. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S308.

  In step S305, when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R detected by the reel stop signal control circuit 270 (see FIG. 5) are rotating, the sub CPU 206 stops the rotation. This request is instructed to the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5).

  At this time, if a specific symbol, which is identification information to be established on the valid line, is determined in advance, the sub CPU 206 stops the rotation of the reel with respect to the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5). A specific symbol is also indicated along with the request.

  Thus, the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5) is generally referred to as “retraction control” in the pachislot gaming machine, and performs reel control for assisting so-called “eye-pushing” by the player. That is, a specific symbol is drawn on the effective line in a range of a maximum of four frames, and reel stop control is performed to automatically establish three specific symbols on the effective line. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S306.

  In step S306, the sub CPU 206 determines the type of stop button 5L, 5C, 5R that has been operated to stop and the above-described “retraction control” in the reel stop process by the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5). Is temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and when this process ends, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S307, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not all of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R built in the reel unit 3 have stopped rotating, and all the reels have not stopped rotating. If this occurs (that is, if there is still a rotating reel), the processing of this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if all the reels have stopped rotating, in step S308, the sub CPU 206 resets “reel spinning” and “slot game running” and stores them in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. The “reel spinning” and “slot game running” are internal flags used in this subroutine, and when the sub CPU 206 instructs the reel unit 3 to rotate, “reel spinning” is set. “Reel rotating” is reset when the reel stops rotating. In addition, when a slot game lottery described later is won, “slot game in progress” is set, and when all reels are stopped, “slot game in progress” is reset and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Is. Then, when this process ends, the process of this subroutine ends.

  In step S309, the sub CPU 206 determines whether there is a reel rotation drive request for the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3, and there is a reel rotation drive request. If YES, the process moves to step S310. On the other hand, if there is no reel rotation drive request, this subroutine is terminated.

  The “reel rotation drive request” determined in step S 309 is the sub control circuit main process when the derived symbol designation command is transmitted from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. This is analyzed in the command analysis process (see FIG. 13) in step S203 and temporarily stored as a “reel rotation drive request” in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. In addition, the derived symbol designation command includes a lottery result of a jackpot game that is drawn in response to a winning of a game ball at the start opening 25 (that is, whether the jackpot game is “winned” or “lost”). Furthermore, the special symbol change time in the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4) is also included.

  In step S310, the sub CPU 206 performs a lottery process for executing the slot game in the present embodiment.

  In the slot game lottery process, the sub CPU 206 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the slot game with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/10).

  As a result, the probability of occurrence of the slot game in this embodiment is, on average, a 10% probability (that is, once every 10 times) for the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25 provided in the game area 15. Will occur.

  In step S311, the sub CPU 206 refers to the lottery result of the slot game and moves the process to step S313 when not executing the slot game. On the other hand, when the slot game is executed, in step S312, the sub CPU 206 sets the internal flag “slot game being executed” and temporarily stores it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When the “slot game in progress” flag is set, an operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R by the player is accepted.

  In step S313, the sub CPU 206 instructs the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5) to request the rotational drive of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3. To do.

  Further, in step S314, the sub CPU 206 sets a reel rotation time monitoring timer and temporarily stores it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. As described above, the reel rotation monitoring timer is linked to the special symbol change time in the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4), and the reel unit 3 in this embodiment plays the lottery game lottery result. When it is used as an effect display means for informing the user, the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5) is automatically instructed to stop the rotation of the reel when the above-described special symbol variation time elapses. It will be. Even when the slot game is executed, the special symbol change time is set in the reel rotation monitoring timer.

  Finally, in step S315, the sub CPU 206 sets an internal flag “reel rotating” and temporarily stores it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, when this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  The following gaming machines are realized by the above embodiment. A game board (eg, game board 14) having a translucent area in a game area (eg, game area 15) where the game ball rolls, and a predetermined area (eg, start opening 25) of the game area are used as game balls. In response to the passing of the game, the jackpot lottery means (for example, the main control circuit 60) for performing the jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the jackpot game advantageous to the player, and at least the light-transmitting area of the game board A transmissive display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 32) that is arranged in the back, displays the identification information in a variable manner, and stops and displays the result of the jackpot lottery result, and a predetermined display form on the display means. Display control means (for example, sub-control circuit 200) for performing display, a communication path (for example, communication path 302) that connects the specific area of the game area and the back of the display means, and behind the display means Established The game ball rolls in a predetermined area (for example, the second and third pipes 305 and 306) among the back rolling area (for example, the back rolling area 300) in which the game ball that has passed through the communication path rolls. A movable body (for example, figures 82L, 82C, and 82R) that moves mechanically by moving, and the display control means uses the display means as a trigger when a game ball passes through the specific area. By performing control to transmit the front area of the movable body, it is possible to visually recognize the movable body that operates in a predetermined operation mode (for example, rear rolling area appearance processing (step S407)). Machine 10).

  The back rolling area includes a first passage area (for example, the second and third pipes 305 and 306) in which the movable body mechanically operates in accordance with the passage of the game ball, and the game ball passes through the first passage area. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 10) having a second passage area (for example, the first pipe 304) in which the movable body does not operate.

  The first passing area has a plurality of motion passing areas (for example, second and third pipes 305 and 306) having different motion modes of the movable body due to the passage of the game ball (for example, pachinko gaming machine 10). ).

  The movable body (for example, the figures 82L, 82C, and 82R) includes stop operation means (for example, the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R) that displays the variably displayed identification information according to the stop operation of the player. When the game ball passes through a specific motion passage region (for example, the third pipe 306) among the plurality of motion passage regions, the game operates in a motion mode in which the operation timing of the stop operation means is notified to the player. Machine (for example, pachinko machine 10).

  A reel (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) which is disposed behind the display means and mechanically displays the identification information in a variable manner and stops in a display manner indicating the result of the big hit lottery; and the display control means When the predetermined condition is satisfied, when control is performed to transmit the front of the reel (for example, reel appearance processing (step S409)), the identification information variably displayed by the reel is stopped. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 10) having slot game execution control means (for example, a sub-control circuit 200) that performs control to execute a slot game that can be stopped and displayed in response to a stop operation of the operating means.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the entrance 301 is temporarily received by a tray 303 provided behind the display area 32a, and which of the three circular holes formed on the bottom surface of the tray 303 is selected. Depending on whether the game ball enters the hole, it is configured so that the game ball enters one of the first to third pipes 304, 305, 306. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter into any one of the 3rd pipes 304,305,306.

  For example, instead of the receiving tray 303, a connection switching means for switchingly connecting the communication path 302 and any one of the first to third pipes 304, 305, and 306 is provided. It can also be configured to perform switching at random.

  By adopting such a configuration, the game balls that have entered the entrance 301 can be distributed to the first to third pipes 304, 305, and 306 in a substantially uniform manner. Due to the variation in shape, it is possible to prevent a game ball from entering a specific pipe.

  In the present embodiment, when the identification information is variably displayed by the reel unit 3, the stop operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R by the player is made effective. However, the identification information is displayed by the liquid crystal display device 32. The processing executed by the sub-control circuit 200 may be changed so that the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R by the player are validated during the variable display.

It is a perspective view showing an outline of a pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view of the pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a front view which shows the general view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a jackpot determination table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the reel unit of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a notch figure of the reel of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a symbol arrangement drawing of the reel of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the reel unit of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the back rolling area | region which the pachinko game machine which concerns on this embodiment has. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement aspect of the figure which the pachinko game machine concerning this embodiment has. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement aspect of the figure which the pachinko game machine concerning this embodiment has.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 15 Game area 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display areas 82L, 82C, 82R Figure 3 Reel units 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 60 Main control circuit 200 Sub control circuit 300 Back rolling area 301 Entrance hole 302 Communication path 303 Receptacle 304 First pipe 305 Third pipe 306 Third pipe

Claims (5)

A game board in which a translucent area is provided in a game area in which a game ball rolls;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a jackpot game advantageous to the player, when a game ball passes through a predetermined area of the game area;
A transmissive display means disposed behind at least the light-transmitting area of the game board, variably displaying identification information, and stopping and displaying in a display mode showing the result of the jackpot lottery;
Display control means for causing the display means to perform display in a predetermined display mode;
A communication path communicating the specific area of the game area and the back of the display means;
A movable body that is provided behind the display means and mechanically operates by rolling the game ball in a predetermined region among the rear rolling regions in which the game ball that has passed through the communication path rolls;
Have
The display control means visually recognizes a movable body that operates in a predetermined operation mode by performing control that allows the display means to transmit a front area of the movable body when a game ball passes through the specific area. A gaming machine characterized by being made possible.   The rear rolling area has a first passing area where the movable body mechanically operates in accordance with the passing of the game ball and a second passing area where the movable body does not operate even if the gaming ball passes. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the first passing region has a plurality of motion passing regions in which the movement modes of the movable body due to the passing of the game ball are different. A stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed according to a player's stop operation;
The movable body operates in an operation mode in which, when a game ball passes through a specific motion passing region among the plurality of motion passing regions, the player is notified of the operation timing of the stop operation means. The gaming machine according to claim 3. A reel disposed behind the display means, mechanically displaying the identification information in a variable manner, and stopped in a display mode showing the result of the jackpot lottery;
When the display control means performs control to transmit the front of the reel when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the identification information variably displayed by the reel is used as a stop operation of the stop operation means. Slot game execution control means for performing control to execute a slot game that can be stopped and displayed in response,
The gaming machine according to claim 4, comprising:

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