JP2009291411A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine producing change in performance to alleviate troublesomeness of operation of a game player for inhibiting a peep. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a game board 14 having a playfield on which game balls roll, a main control circuit which performs jackpot lottery for deciding whether or not to perform a jackpot game advantageous to a game player, an LCD device 32 having a display screen which changes, stops and displays identification information for a performance allowing the game player to identify the result of the jackpot lottery, a sub-control circuit which performs display control of the LCD device 32, a smoke performance device which limits visible range in the display screen of the LCD device 32 by introducing the smoke to a case body 504 or 505, and operation buttons 80, 81 for operating the smoke performance device 500 through the game players' operation. The sub-control circuit controls the smoke performance device to perform different kinds of performance display according to the operation of the operation buttons 80, 81. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot gaming machine, or a slot machine.

  Conventional pachinko machines are arranged in a line in a straight line as so-called game islands in a game arcade, and each pachinko game machine has a display screen that displays an effect image or the like facing the player. Is provided. Then, the player sits on a seat installed in front of the pachinko gaming machine, operates the launch handle, and launches the game ball toward the start port on the game board. When the game ball wins the starting hole, a pseudo slot machine game that changes and stops the three identification information is displayed on the display screen, and the player is informed of the big hit by having three identical identification symbols. Is done. Further, in order to excite the pseudo slot machine game, various effect images are displayed on the display screen together with the pseudo slot machine game.

  As the effect image, there is a sign effect that displays an image that suggests the possibility of jackpot (so-called jackpot reliability), a reach effect that displays an image that suggests a jackpot reliability when a reach occurs, and the like. The predictive effect with a very high jackpot reliability among the predictive effects is referred to as a hot notice, and the reach effect with a very high jackpot reliability is also referred to as a hot reach with a reach effect.

  As for whether it is a big hit or not, if a hot fever notice or a fever reach does not appear, it will often be out of place, so expect a big hit expectation for a pseudo slot machine game that does not show a fever hot notice or a fever reach There is little to send. However, when a hot fever notice or a hot fever reach appears, these productions rarely appear, and the jackpot reliability is very high, so the player has a great expectation I see the display screen.

  By the way, because the player is also worried about the game of the next player, whether or not a big hit notice or a hot reach will appear in the game of the next player will be a big hit I'm very worried. For this reason, it is often said that the next game machine is removed with a horizontal eye. However, for the player who is peeping, there is a concern that the line of sight is worrisome and it is not possible to enjoy the intense reach production. Moreover, if a player who is peeping hits a jackpot, he thinks that the next player is jealous, and if he does n’t win, the next player is happy As you might think, there is a risk of falling into suspicion and making the game itself fun.

  If you are worried about the gaze of the next player, you can be careful not to look into it, or you can move your seat silently. However, to be careful, the side to be careful and the side to be careful are not pleasant to each other. In addition, during the game, there are players who are frustrated by falling into a stubborn state that does not become a big hit, so there is a possibility of developing to compliment if careful. In addition, if the player moves from one seat to another, the player will be wondering what the table he has played so far, and if the next sitting player immediately wins the jackpot, It comes to be driven in mind.

Therefore, various proposals have been made on conventional pachinko machines so that the next player does not look into it. For example, it has been proposed to arrange a visual field control film that blocks the oblique visual field before the display screen (Patent Document 1). In addition, it has been proposed to provide a viewing angle conversion switch and change the viewing angle according to the player's mood or the like to concentrate on the game more (Patent Document 2).
JP 2001-129204 A JP 2006-192244 A

  However, as in the past, changing the viewing angle by the player's operation is cumbersome in some cases, and only changing the viewing angle, there is no dramatic change or content change. There is no fun because it is not. Also, since the peeping is prevented by the player's operation, it is possible to enjoy the reach production obediently by worried about whether the next player is feeling uncomfortable. There is a risk that it will not be possible.

  Therefore, it is desired to develop a gaming machine that can reduce the troublesome operation of the player to prevent peeping and that causes a dramatic change.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that causes a dramatic change that can reduce the troublesomeness of an operation for preventing a player from peeping. And

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player, and a result of the jackpot lottery for the player Display means having a display screen for changing and stopping display identification information for presentation to be identified, display control means for performing display control of the display means, and view restriction for limiting a viewable range on the display screen of the display means Means, visual field restriction control means for effect control of the visual field restriction means, and operating means for operating the visual field restriction means by a player's operation, wherein the visual field restriction control means is configured to operate the operating means. A game machine characterized by controlling the visual field limiting means so as to perform different types of effect display.

  According to the invention of (1), the viewable range on the display screen of the display means is limited by the operation of the operation means by the player. For this reason, when it is not desired to be peeped by the next player, it is possible to make it difficult for the next player to see the display screen by operating the view restriction means by operating the operation means. . The field-of-view restriction means can display a plurality of types of different effects, and which effect display is used is selected by operating the operation means. For this reason, it becomes possible to give the player an interest in operating the operating means, and it is possible to reduce the feeling of troublesome operation of the operating means by the player. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that causes a dramatic change that can reduce the troublesomeness of an operation for preventing a player from peeping.

  (2) In (1), the identification information for presentation is composed of a combination of a plurality of identification images to be varied and stopped, and the display control means finally varies and displays the combination of the plurality of identification images. The reach display mode becomes a jackpot stop display mode for notifying that the jackpot lottery is won when the identification image is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode, and then one reach effect from a plurality of types of reach effects Is displayed on the display means, and the view restriction control means controls the view restriction means so that the view restriction range varies depending on the type of reach effect.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), the limit range of the field of view varies depending on the type of reach effect. In addition, the reach production with high expectation level of the big hit can be made difficult to see from others by increasing the range of view restriction. This makes it difficult for the next player to see the display screen by activating the view restriction means if the next player does not want to be peeped when a reach effect with a high probability of jackpot is generated. It becomes possible to do so. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that causes a dramatic change that can reduce the troublesomeness of an operation for preventing a player from peeping.

  (3) In (1) and (2), the view restriction means restricts at least one of a display mode on the display screen, a front side of the display screen, and a right and left side of the display screen. Gaming machine.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the inventions of (1) and (2), it is possible to prevent peeping by at least the adjacent players. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that causes a dramatic change that can reduce the troublesomeness of an operation for preventing a player from peeping.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which produces the production | presentation change which can reduce the troublesomeness of operation for preventing peeping in a player can be provided.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

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

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. The main body frame 12 is pivotally attached to a wooden base frame 18 for installing the gaming machine main body, and when the main body frame 12 is closed, various components arranged on the main body frame 12 are It is positioned inside the frame 18. Moreover, the door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front as shown in FIG. 2, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, a first operation button 80, a second operation button 81 and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12. Further, a speaker 46 is provided on the upper portion of the door 11.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, the smoke production | presentation apparatus 500, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

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

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

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by providing a display device such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, a game nail planting area, a game object such as an accessory, or a decoration member can be enlarged. In addition, the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  The smoke effect device 500 is disposed in the space between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 and in the center of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and corresponds to the display area of the identification information for effect by smoke. It is used to cover the area to be played and to make it difficult to see to the extent that the player can identify the display mode of the identification information. As described above, the smoke effect device 500 is an example of a view restriction unit that restricts a viewable range on the display screen of the display unit.

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

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds. A launching device 130 (see FIG. 7) including the firing handle 26, a firing solenoid (not shown), a touch sensor (not shown), and the like is installed on the lower right side with respect to the game board 14.

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

  The special symbol display 35 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol change display start condition, that is, a condition that the game ball passes through the start port 25 is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, the symbol is variably displayed as a special symbol (also referred to as first identification information). As will be described in detail later, when the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 7) of the main control circuit 60 detects the passage of the game ball to the start port 25, the normal game state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player. It is determined whether or not to perform, and the determination result is notified to the player by a special symbol. For example, when a specific symbol (for example, a numerical symbol such as “64”, “21”, “50”) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the gaming state shifts to a jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state). . When the big hit game state is reached, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 3). On the other hand, when a symbol (for example, “-”) other than a specific symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  Below the special symbol indicator 35, a normal symbol indicator 33 is provided. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of two display lamps, and these display lamps are alternately lit and extinguished so as to be variably displayed as normal symbols.

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

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

  On the left side of the special symbol display 35, round number displays 51a to 51d are provided. The round number displays 51a to 51d display the 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 4th power pattern). ). The round number display 51 may be composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

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

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, the identification symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. is changed and stopped in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In addition, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35 under the control of the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 7), an effect image for allowing the player to recognize that it is a big hit is displayed on the liquid crystal display device. It is displayed in 32 display areas 32a. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. A mode, for example, a mode in which all the same symbols are gathered and displayed in a stopped state, and a character image such as “big hit!” Is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 together with a character image such as “Big hit!”. . As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a display unit having a display screen for changing and stopping display identification information for effect that allows the player to identify the result of the big win lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 3, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), stages 55 and 57 passing gates 54a and 54b, a plurality of game nails 13, an ordinary electric accessory 48 forming a start port 25, a shutter 40, a large Game members such as a winning opening 39 and general winning openings 56 a, 56 b, 56 c, 56 d are provided on the game board 14.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game balls are guided by guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and moved to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails 13 and the stage 55 provided on the game board 14 are described above. , 57, etc., it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

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

  The guide rail 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 includes an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b disposed inside the outer rail 30a. The launched game balls are guided by guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and moved to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails 13 and the stage 55 provided on the game board 14 are described above. , 57, etc., it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

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

  Directly below the outlet (not shown) for discharging from the stage 57 to the front side of the game board 14, an ordinary electric accessory 48 that forms the starting port 25 is provided. The ordinary electric accessory 48 includes a pair of blade members provided on both the left and right sides, and the start port 25 is formed by the pair of blade members. In addition, the pair of blade members can be switched to a closed state (a state that is difficult to pass) or an open state (a state that is easy to pass) by a start opening solenoid 118 (see FIG. 7). It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. In addition, when it is in a closed state, it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the start opening 25 directly.

  The start opening 25 is provided with a start winning opening switch 116 (see FIG. 7) for detecting the winning of a game ball. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the start winning port switch 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 35 is started. Also, if a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the start port 25 is executed until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed ( Start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

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

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passage gates 54a and 54b are provided with passage gate switches 114 and 115 (see FIG. 7) described later. Pass gate switches 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the pass gates 54a and 54b. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the passing gate switches 114 and 115, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . In the normal symbol display 33, when the normal symbol display lamp changes from the blinking state to the lighting state, the ordinary electric accessory 48 shifts from the closed state to the open state.

  In the present embodiment, when the ordinary electric accessory 48 is in the closed state, it becomes difficult for a game ball other than the game ball from the upper side to enter the start port 25, and in the open state, the ordinary electric accessory 48. It becomes easy for game balls from right above and right and left sides to enter the start opening 25. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

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

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

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 40 has an area (not shown) having a count switch 104 (see FIG. 7). The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until it passes or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls at the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state). It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Accordingly, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is again in the open state on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed the count switch 104. Driven by. In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the count switch 104. Note that a game from the first round game to the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a specific game or a jackpot game.

  During execution of the jackpot game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continued rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is “64”, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is 15 and the special winning opening 39 is opened. When the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is “50”, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is two and the special winning opening 39 is opened. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by the round number lottery means (the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 7)). Also good.

  Further, when a game ball wins or passes through the above-described general winning openings 56a to 56d and the large winning opening 39, a number set in advance according to the type of each winning opening (for example, in the case of winning in the general winning opening) 10 or 15 in the case of winning in the big winning opening) are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

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

  The first operation button 80 and the second operation button 81 are provided on the front surface portion of the upper plate 20 so as to be pressed by the player. When the player presses the first operation button 80, the smoke effect is executed. Is sent to the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 7). Further, when the player presses the second operation button 81, an instruction signal for determining whether or not any of the first smoke effect and the second smoke effect, which will be described later, can be executed is a sub CPU 206 ( (See FIG. 7). Inside the second operation button 81, two types of light emission sources such as LEDs having different emission colors are provided, and each of the two types of light emission sources corresponds to two types of effects. Thus, the 1st operation button 80 and the 2nd operation button 81 are examples of the operation means which operates a visual field restriction means by operation of a player.

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

[Smoke production device]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of the smoke rendering device 500. As shown in FIG. 5A, the smoke rendering device 500 is obtained by connecting two transparent case bodies 504 and 505 connected in parallel and a circulation device 506 in series by a connecting pipe 508. Further, the smoke generation device 502 and the smoke collection device 510 are connected by branching from the connection pipe 508. A valve 512 is provided at a branching portion and a joining portion of the connecting pipe 508 that are divided into a case body 504 and a case body 505. That is, when the valve 512 closes the flow path of the connecting pipe 508 connected to the inlet 505a and outlet 505b of the case body 505, the connection pipe 508 connected to the inlet 504a and outlet 504b of the case body 504 is closed. The flow path is opened so that smoke can be introduced and derived only from the case body 504. Conversely, when the valve 512 closes the flow path of the connecting pipe 508 connected to the inlet 504a and outlet 504b of the case body 504, the connecting pipe 508 connected to the inlet 505a and outlet 505b of the case body 505. The flow path is opened so that smoke can be introduced and derived only from the case body 505.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the case body 504 is disposed at a portion of the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 that faces the display area of the identification information for presentation, and the case body 505 is attached to the door 11. It arrange | positions ahead of the arrange | positioned protective board 19 which has the permeability | transmittance. The smoke generation device 502, the circulation device 506, and the smoke collection device 510 are installed at positions that are not visible to the player, such as behind or on both sides of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The smoke generated in the smoke generator 502 moves through the connecting pipe 508 by the circulation device 506, and the smoke flows into and out of either the case body 504 or the case body 505. At this time, the smoke is temporarily stored in the case body 504 or the case body 505, so that the case body 504 or the case body 505 has a smoke color (for example, light white) and is displayed behind. The 32 effect displays are slightly invisible to the player. Then, the smoke collection device 510 is activated at a predetermined timing (for example, when the reach production is finished), and the smoke in the smoke production device 500 is collected. When the smoke in the smoke effect device 500 is collected, the case body 504 or the case body 505 becomes transparent, and the effect display of the liquid crystal display device 32 displayed behind can be clearly seen.

  Here, as the smoke generation device 502, a device that generates a mist-like smoke by dropping a liquid called fog juice or fog liquid onto a heated metal is applicable. In this case, it is possible to adjust the smoke concentration by changing the amount of liquid dropped. In addition, although the smoke production | presentation apparatus 500 mentioned above produces smoke, you may circulate the air circuit of the smoke production apparatus 500 using the fine particle member which consists of foamed polystyrene, for example instead of smoke.

[Reach production]
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the types of reach effects displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, according to the present embodiment, six types of reach effects are prepared: normal reach, normal reach (long), and first to fourth super reach. That is, the normal reach has a variation time of 10 seconds, a jackpot expectation of 0%, and no smoke production. In the normal reach (long), the variation time is 20 seconds, the jackpot expectation is 2%, and there is no smoke production. In the first super reach, the fluctuation time is 30 seconds, the jackpot expectation is 5%, and the smoke production is the first stage (thin). In the second super reach, the fluctuation time is 40 seconds, the jackpot expectation is 20%, and the smoke production is the first stage (thin). In the third super reach, the fluctuation time is 60 seconds, the jackpot expectation is 75%, and the smoke production is the second stage (deep). In the fourth super reach, the fluctuation time is 70 seconds, the jackpot expectation is 100%, and the smoke production is the second stage (deep). Here, the jackpot expectation degree indicates the probability of winning a big hit when a predetermined reach effect is displayed. The probability that the result of the jackpot lottery is selected in the case of winning is predetermined This is determined by the probability that the reach production will be selected. In the example of the present embodiment, normal reach and normal reach (long) have a 0 or very high probability of being selected when the jackpot lottery result is out of place, and the probability of being selected when the jackpot lottery result is a win or 0 Because it is very low, the expectation of jackpot is very low. On the other hand, the third and fourth super reach have a very low probability of being selected when the jackpot lottery result is out of place and the probability of being selected when the jackpot lottery result is winning is extremely high. It is extremely high. Note that the types of reach effects shown in FIG. 6 are examples, and the reach effects may be more or less. Also, the jackpot expectation corresponding to the reach effect can be set as appropriate. Further, the smoke effect stage is set in the process of step S2030 or S2040 in FIG. 16, the first stage has a low smoke density in the smoke effect, and the second stage has a high smoke density in the smoke effect. The effect is displayed as follows. Note that the stage of producing the smoke effect may not be two stages, but may be three stages or four stages. Furthermore, the number of stages may be increased by combining effects other than the smoke effect.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means, and a command. An output port 72 is provided. 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, and in addition, various tables referred to when making a big hit determination by random number lottery are also stored. .

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

  The main RAM 70 has a control status flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, a big prize opening prize counter, a wait Positioned are a time timer, a special winning opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to special symbols, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to normal symbols, data for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like. .

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game or the normal symbol game. In the following description, when the control state flag is simply referred to, it indicates the control state of the special symbol game, and when it is referred to as the normal control state flag, it indicates the control state of the normal symbol game.

  The jackpot determining random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining whether or not to perform reach. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

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

  The big prize opening number-of-times counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big winning prize during one round and passed the count switch 104. Further, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is that when the game ball is won at the starting port 25, but the special symbol variation display cannot be executed, the special symbol game is suspended. This indicates the number of times the symbol game is held. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is that when the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b, but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the normal symbol game start is reserved, but the It shows the number of times the normal symbol game is held.

  The main control circuit 60 includes an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a system reset signal when the power is turned on, and a command output port 72 for supplying a command to a sub control circuit 200 described later. The initial reset circuit 64 is connected to the main CPU 66. The I / O port 71 serves as a window for transmitting input signals from various devices to the main CPU 66 and output signals from the main CPU 66 to various devices. The command output port 72 serves as a window for transmitting a command from the main CPU 66 to the sub control circuit 200 or the payout / launch control circuit 126.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the count switch 104, the general winning opening switches 106, 108, 110, 112, the pass gate switches 114, 115, A start winning opening switch 116, a starting opening solenoid 118, a large winning opening solenoid 120, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

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

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

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

  The start port solenoid 118 is connected to a blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 48 provided in the start port 25 via a link member (not shown), and the blade member is responsive to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is in an open state or a closed state.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

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

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

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with devices for launching a game ball such as the launching handle 26, launching solenoid (not shown), and touch sensor (not shown). When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise, power is supplied to a firing solenoid (not shown) based on the firing strength adjusted by the amount of rotation of the firing handle 26. The game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by a firing solenoid (not shown). Even when the launch handle 26 is rotated, if a launch stop button (not shown) is pressed, power supply to the launch solenoid (not shown) is stopped, and the game ball Launch is stopped.

  Furthermore, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d, special symbol display 35 (7-segment LED), normal symbol display 33 (display lamp), and the like are connected to the main control circuit 60. ing.

  On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 is connected to the command output port 72. The sub control circuit 200 controls the display in the liquid crystal display device 32, the control relating to the sound generated from the speaker 46, the control of the lamp 132, the control of the smoke effect device 500 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. And so on. Note that the lamp 132 specifically includes a decorative lamp (not shown) that brightly and darkly displays the game board 14.

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

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 46. And a drive circuit 240 for performing control related to the lamp 132. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game based on a command from the main control circuit 60.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The drive circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 and a decoration data ROM 244 and is connected to the sub CPU 206. The drive circuit 240 controls the light emission of the lamp 132 via the drive circuit 242. In addition, the drive circuit 240 controls driving of the smoke rendering device 500 via the drive circuit 242.

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

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

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

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

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores it in the buffer, and supplies it to a D / A converter (not shown) at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter (not shown) converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 so that the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an image.

  The sound control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that performs control related to sound, a sound data ROM 234 that stores sound data of various effect sound effects including BGM, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying sound signals. For example).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S13, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 is a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. Executes processing to update various timers such as mouth open timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S14.

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

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number value in accordance with the detection signals from the pass gate switches 114 and 115, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won. And processing for storing the result of the determination in the main RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S16, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol display 35 and the normal symbol display 33 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in step S14 and step S15 and the result of the normal symbol control process. And a process of storing a control signal for driving the round number display 51 in the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display 35 in step S19 described later. The special symbol display 35 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received control signal. Based on the received control signal, the normal symbol display 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S17.

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

  In step S18, symbol reserved number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects detection signals from the start winning port switch 116 and the pass gate switches 114 and 115 detected in the switch input detection process (FIG. 9, step S46) in the system timer interrupt process described later, The special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d and the normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d are driven based on the update result of the reserved number data stored in the main RAM 70 that is updated in accordance with the execution of the special symbol and normal symbol variation display. The control signal for storing is stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

  In step S19, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 to each port in the above steps. Specifically, special symbol hold display LEDs 34a to 34d (see FIG. 3), normal symbol hold display LEDs 50a to 50d (see FIG. 3), special symbol display 35 (7 segment LED, see FIG. 3), normal symbol display An LED power source (common signal) for lighting the LED and a solenoid power source for driving the solenoid are supplied to 33 (display LED, see FIG. 3). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S20.

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

  In step S21, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs output control processing of the effect control command to the sub control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 39, a starting port 25, and general winning ports 56a to 56d, and if there is a winning, a payout request command corresponding to each. Is transmitted to the dispensing / launching control circuit 126. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S10.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects a detection signal from each switch such as the count switch 104, the general winning opening switches 106 and 108, the passing gate switches 114 and 115, the start winning opening switch 116, and the like in each predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Process to store data. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

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

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

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value is determined according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

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

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

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

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. When the main CPU 66 is a jackpot, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a jackpot start interval management process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is displayed. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 reads the data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A jackpot game that may be repeated is executed. Further, the game advantageous to the player may be that a variable winning device that can be opened and closed such as the big winning opening 39 is opened.

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

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (05) indicating the waiting time management before the big prize opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. Then, it is determined whether or not a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum winning opening opening number (the final round) is satisfied. When this condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval elapses, the setting of step S80 is performed. On the other hand, when this condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S77 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, jackpot end interval processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a probability change flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the probability change state is entered. Further, when the main CPU 66 enters the time reduction state, the main CPU 66 sets a time reduction state flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and sets 100 as the number of time reductions. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S81.

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 updates the memory (starting storage information) indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol so as to decrease by “1”. To do. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the jackpot determination result is out of order when the game is not in the jackpot gaming state. By setting “07” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 10 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 10 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “04” and “05” when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, thereby performing the processing of steps S78 and S77 shown in FIG. Is executed at a predetermined timing, and the jackpot game is executed. When the jackpot game end condition is satisfied, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 10 is executed at a predetermined timing by sequentially setting “04”, “06”, and “07”. The jackpot game will end.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. Transfer.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. By transmitting this demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in the effect control command output control process of step S21 in FIG. 10, the sub-control circuit 200 displays the demo screen. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a jackpot lottery unit that performs a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player.

  In the present embodiment, after the jackpot game ends, a large number of jackpot determination values are set in a low probability state in which a predetermined number of jackpot determination values are set for a certain range of random number values, and in a low probability state. Transition to one of the gaming states of the high probability state.

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

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

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

  The special symbol variation pattern command for effect stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 in FIG. Here, when the reach effect is performed in the change pattern, the change pattern designation command corresponding to the type of reach effect shown in FIG. 6 is supplied to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display (for example, out of reach, out of reach, per reach, etc.) according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

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

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

  In step S1510, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 210 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1520.

  In step S1520, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1530.

  In step S1530, command analysis control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing commands received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. Specifically, when a reception command is received from the main control circuit 60, the variation pattern designation command data is read out. For example, when a reach effect with a particularly high expectation level is included, the smoke effect device 500 is activated. To perform the process. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1540.

  In step S1540, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 updates data to be transmitted to the display control circuit 250 in order to perform display on the liquid crystal display device 32. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 receives various image data such as background image data, effect image data, and fluctuating speed setting image data based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206. And are superimposed on each other and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1550. Thus, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control of the display unit (the liquid crystal display device 32).

  In step S1550, a sound control process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1560.

  In step S1560, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the drive circuit 240 in this process. The drive circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM 244 based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp 132. When the smoke effect flag stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 is on, the light source built in the first operation button 80 is turned on, and when the smoke effect flag is off, the process is turned off. I do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1570.

  In step S1570, smoke effect device control processing is performed. Although details of this process will be described later, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating data to be transmitted to the drive circuit 240 in order to operate the smoke effect device 500. The drive circuit 240 operates the smoke rendering device 500 based on data for operating the smoke rendering device 500 from the sub CPU 206. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1520.

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

  In step S1610, a process for saving the register is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1620.

  In step S1620, the input command is stored in the reception buffer. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of storing the input command in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 210. In this process, the stored command is analyzed in the process of step S1530 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1630.

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

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

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

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

  In step S1730, switch input detection processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of detecting an input signal generated by pressing the first operation button 80 and the second operation button 81. Further, every time an input signal from the second operation button 81 is detected, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of changing the value of the smoke effect flag stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Specifically, if the value of the smoke effect flag is “1 (ie, on)”, it is changed to “0 (ie, off)”, and if it is “0”, it is changed to “1”. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1750.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S1840, effect pattern setting processing is performed. This process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1850, the sub CPU 206 executes other processing corresponding to the received command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Direction pattern setting processing]
The effect pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2010, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for storing data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command in the work RAM 210. For example, when the content specifying the reach effect shown in FIG. 6 is included in the variation pattern designation command, the data of one reach effect corresponding to the variation pattern designation command from the data of a plurality of types of reach effects. Is stored in the work RAM 210. Data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the display control circuit 250 by the process of step S1540. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2020. As described above, the sub CPU 206 has a jackpot stop display mode for notifying that the jackpot lottery is won when the identification image that is variably displayed last is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode in a combination of a plurality of identification images. This is an example of display control means for performing control to display one reach effect on the display means from among a plurality of types of reach effects after becoming the reach display mode.

  In step S2020, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the smoke effect flag stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 is on. If it is determined that the smoke effect flag is on, the process proceeds to step S2030. If it is not determined that the smoke effect flag is on, the process proceeds to step S2040.

  In step S2030, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting the first smoke effect data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. The first smoke effect data includes data for controlling the valve 512 so that smoke is introduced into and derived from the case body 504, and data for specifying the smoke concentration. The smoke density is determined by the type of reach effect when the reach effect is included in the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command transmitted from the main control circuit 60. Note that the smoke effect based on the first smoke effect data is hereinafter referred to as a first smoke effect. The smoke effect data set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 is transmitted to the drive circuit 240 by the process of step S1570. The drive circuit 240 drives and controls the smoke rendering device 500 based on the received smoke rendering data. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2040, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting the second smoke effect data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. The second smoke effect data includes data for controlling the valve 512 so that smoke is introduced into and derived from the case body 505, and data for specifying the smoke concentration. The smoke density is determined by the type of reach effect when the reach effect is included in the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command transmitted from the main control circuit 60. Hereinafter, the smoke effect based on the second smoke effect data will be referred to as a second smoke effect. The smoke effect data set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 is transmitted to the drive circuit 240 by the process of step S1570. The drive circuit 240 drives and controls the smoke rendering device 500 based on the received smoke rendering data. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a view restriction control unit that performs effect control of the view restriction unit (the smoke effect device 500). The sub CPU 206 is an example of a view restriction control means for controlling the view restriction means (the smoke effect device 500) so that the view restriction range varies depending on the type of reach effect.

[Smoke rendering device drive processing]
The smoke effect device driving process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2110, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the first smoke effect data or the second smoke effect data is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If it is determined that the smoke effect data is set, the process proceeds to step S2120. If it is not determined that the smoke effect data is set, the process proceeds to step S2160.

  In step S <b> 2120, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the smoke effect data to be transmitted to the drive circuit 240. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2130.

  In step S2130, processing for determining whether or not to start reach production is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the reach effect is to be started. If it is determined that the reach effect is to be started, the process proceeds to step S2140. When it is not determined that the reach production is started, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2140, a process for determining whether or not there is an input from the first operation button 80 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an input signal from the first operation button 80 has been detected. If it is determined that an input signal from the first operation button 80 has been detected, the process proceeds to step S2150. Move. If it is not determined that the input signal from the first operation button 80 has been detected, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2150, smoke effect data transmission processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of transmitting smoke effect data to the drive circuit 240 every time an interrupt signal is input from the drive circuit 240 twice. The drive circuit 240 operates the smoke effect device 500 based on the smoke effect data from the sub CPU 206. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2160.

  In step S2160, processing corresponding to the received data is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs other processing corresponding to the data received from the processing by the sub CPU 206. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In other words, in the present embodiment, when dark smoke occurs in the smoke effect, it is a notice to develop into a super reach with a high degree of expectation of jackpot. In the example described above, the smoke effect is executed at the timing when the reach effect starts. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smoke effect may be executed when the change of the identification information for the effect starts. Furthermore, the smoke effect may be executed during a period that is a climax in the reach effect.

[Display screen]
Next, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, as shown in FIG. 18, three identification symbols 94 for effects are displayed. The case body 504 of the smoke effect device 500 is disposed so as to face the three effect identification symbols 94. Further, a case body 505 is disposed almost over the entire front surface of the protection plate 19. Since the case bodies 504 and 505 are transparent members, the three identification symbols 94 for presentation can be visually recognized through the game board 14 and the case body 504 when the smoke production device 500 is not operating. In addition, various effect screens 90 are displayed in the display area around the effect identification symbol 94 in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Then, after the three effect identification symbols 94 are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, they are stopped and displayed. At this time, the player is notified whether the result of the big win lottery is a winning or disapproval according to the stop display mode. As described above, the three effect identification symbols 94 are an example of effect identification information composed of a combination of a plurality of identification images that are changed and stopped.

  FIG. 19 to FIG. 23 are explanatory diagrams showing the reach effect display. When two of the three effect identification symbols 94 are stopped and displayed in the same symbol, the identification symbol for the last effect that is changing is displayed. In the period until 94 stops, the reach effect corresponding to the reach effect determined in the main control circuit 60 is executed. Here, when the first operation button 80 is not pressed during the reach effect or when the reach effect determined by the main control circuit 60 is normal reach or normal reach (long), the smoke effect device 500 does not operate. As shown in FIG. 15, it is possible to visually recognize the reach effect including the player or the player who is playing next to the player or the player standing behind.

  When the reach effect determined in the main control circuit 60 is the first and second super reach, and the first smoke effect is executed when the first operation button 80 is pressed during the reach effect, the case Smoke is filled in the body 504, and as shown in FIG. 20, the identification symbol 94 for production is hidden by the smoke, so that the player who is playing next to the player or the player is identified for production. The pattern 94 becomes difficult to see. In particular, when viewed from the player who is playing next door, it becomes a diagonal line of sight, so the width of the smoke area increases, and the smoke appears to be darker accordingly, so the identification pattern for production 94 becomes more difficult to see. Then, when the smoke collection device 510 is activated at the timing when the reach production is finished, the smoke in the smoke production device 500 is collected and can be visually recognized in a state where the stop display modes of the identification symbols 94 for the three productions are clear. It becomes.

  The reach effect determined in the main control circuit 60 is the first and second super reach, and the second smoke effect is executed when the first operation button 80 is pressed during the reach effect. A smoker is filled in the body 505, and as shown in FIG. 21, most of the display area including the identification symbol 94 for production is hidden by the smoke, so that the player who is playing next to the player or the player Is difficult to see the effect display. Then, when the smoke collection device 510 is activated at the timing when the reach production is finished, the smoke in the smoke production device 500 is collected and can be visually recognized in a state where the stop display modes of the identification symbols 94 for the three productions are clear. It becomes.

  The reach effect determined in the main control circuit 60 is the third and fourth super reach, and the first smoke effect is executed when the first operation button 80 is pressed during the reach effect. The body 504 is filled with more smoke than in the case shown in FIG. 20, and as shown in FIG. 22, the effect identification symbol 94 is hidden with dark smoke so that the player or the player can play the game next to the player. Are more difficult to see than the case where the identification symbol 94 for performance is shown in FIG. In particular, when viewed from the player who is playing next door, it becomes a diagonal line of sight, so the width of the smoke area increases, and the smoke appears to be darker accordingly, so the identification pattern for production 94 becomes almost invisible. Then, when the smoke collection device 510 is activated at the timing when the reach production is finished, the smoke in the smoke production device 500 is collected and can be visually recognized in a state where the stop display modes of the identification symbols 94 for the three productions are clear. It becomes.

  The reach effect determined in the main control circuit 60 is the third and fourth super reach, and the second smoke effect is executed when the first operation button 80 is pressed during the reach effect. The body 505 is filled with more smoke than the second smoke effect shown in FIG. 21, and as shown in FIG. 23, most of the display area including the identification symbol 94 for the effect is hidden by the smoke, so that the player Alternatively, the player who is playing next to the player becomes difficult to see the effect display. Then, when the smoke collection device 510 is activated at the timing when the reach production is finished, the smoke in the smoke production device 500 is collected and can be visually recognized in a state where the stop display modes of the identification symbols 94 for the three productions are clear. It becomes. As described above, the smoke effect device 500 is an example of a view restriction unit that restricts the display mode on the display screen (display area 32a) and the front of the display screen (display area 32a).

  In the first embodiment, two types of case bodies 504 and 505 are provided to perform a plurality of types of effect display that fulfills the view restriction function. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, when the smoke generating device 502 can generate smoke of a plurality of colors instead of the case body 505, a plurality of types of effect display that performs the view restriction function is performed using the smoke of the plurality of colors. May be.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol was attached | subjected about the member in 1st Embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-23, and the member same or the same function, and detailed description was abbreviate | omitted.

  In the second embodiment, the case body 505 and the valve 512 in the smoke effect production apparatus 500 in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 5 are deleted, and a smoke body is introduced into and led out from the case body 504. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 24, a fan rendering device 600 is provided on both sides of the exterior casing of the door 11.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the fan rendering device 600 extends the fan body 610 forward from both sides of the door 11. The fan rendering device 600 is connected to the sub control circuit 200, and the sub CPU 206 updates the data for driving the fan rendering device 600 and transmits it to the drive circuit 240, so that the drive circuit 240 makes the fan rendering device 600. Is controlled. Specifically, the fan rendering device 600 is drive-controlled so that the display mode of the fan body 610 changes according to the operation of the first operation button 80 and the second operation button 81 and the type of reach rendering.

  When the first operation button 80 is not operated during the reach effect, or when the reach effect is normal reach or normal reach (long), as shown in FIG. 610 is stored. When the first operation button 80 is operated during the reach production and the reach production is the first and second super reach, the fan 610 is expanded 90 degrees from the exterior housing of the door 11. When the first operation button 80 is operated during the reach effect and the reach effect is the third and fourth super reach, the fan 610 is expanded 180 degrees from the exterior housing of the door 11. In other words, the fan effect by the fan effect device 600 is executed instead of the second smoke effect in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing the state of the game when the fan rendering device 600 is extended. When the fan directing device 600 is extended, the fan directing device 600 spreads beyond the line of sight of the adjacent players even if the adjacent player tries to look into it. Thus, it becomes impossible to see the effect display on the gaming machine 10. As described above, the fan rendering device 600 is an example of a view restriction unit that restricts a viewable range on the display screen of the display unit. The fan rendering device 600 is an example of a view restriction unit that restricts the right and left of the display screen.

  FIG. 27 is an external view showing a modification of the second embodiment. In the modification of the second embodiment, the fan effect device 600 is provided on both sides and the upper part of the exterior casing of the door 11, and the fan body 610 of each fan effect device 600 is extended along the plate surface of the protection plate 19. It was made to come out. Thereby, in addition to the players on both sides, even when a person standing behind the player peeks, the fan production device 600 becomes an obstacle, making it impossible to see the production display on the gaming machine 10.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the viewable range on the display screen of the display means (liquid crystal display device 32) is limited by the operation of the operation means (first operation button 80) by the player. For this reason, when it is not desired to be peeped by the next player, the display screen is displayed to the next player by operating the view restriction means (smoke production device 500, fan production device 600) by operating the operation device. It becomes possible to make it difficult to see. The field-of-view restriction means can display a plurality of types of different effects, and which effect display is used is selected by operating the operation means. For this reason, it becomes possible to give the player an interest in operating the operating means, and it is possible to reduce the feeling of troublesome operation of the operating means by the player. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that causes a dramatic change that can reduce the troublesomeness of an operation for preventing a player from peeping.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, because the range of view restriction varies depending on the type of reach production, for example, reach production with a low expectation degree of jackpot is made easier to see from other by reducing the range of view visibility, Reach production with a high expectation level for jackpots can be made difficult to see by increasing the range of view restrictions. This makes it difficult for the next player to see the display screen by activating the view restriction means if the next player does not want to be peeped when a reach effect with a high probability of jackpot is generated. It becomes possible to do so. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that causes a dramatic change that can reduce the troublesomeness of an operation for preventing a player from peeping.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent peeping by at least players on both sides. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that causes a dramatic change that can reduce the troublesomeness of an operation for preventing a player from peeping.

  In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine called a seven machine or a digipachi has been taken as an example. It may be a pachinko gaming machine provided with both of the pachinko gaming machines referred to as “other”.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player, and the jackpot Display means having a display screen for changing and stopping the display identification information for identifying the result of the lottery to the player, display control means for controlling display of the display means, and visual recognition on the display screen of the display means A view restriction means for restricting the range, a view restriction control means for effect control of the view restriction means, and an operation means for operating the view restriction means by a player's operation, the view restriction control means, The gaming machine is characterized in that the view restriction means is controlled to perform different types of effect display according to the operation of the operation means. Limiting means restricted visibility control unit, a specific configuration of such operating means may be suitably designed or modified.

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

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows schematic structure of a smoke production | presentation apparatus in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the reach production in the pachinko gaming machine of 1st execution form of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows schematic structure of a fan production apparatus in the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the mode of the game at the time of extending the fan body of a fan production | presentation apparatus in the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine used as the modification of 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Normal symbol display 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d Special symbol hold display LED
35 Special symbol display 39 Big prize opening 40 Shutter 48 Ordinary electric accessory 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
94 Identification symbol 104 Count switch 106, 108, 110, 112 General winning opening switch 116 Starting winning opening switch 118 Starting opening solenoid 120 Large winning opening solenoid 126 Dispensing / launching control circuit 130 Launching apparatus 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
240 Drive circuit 250 Display control circuit 500 Smoke rendering device 504, 505 Case body 600 Fan rendering device 610 Fan body

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player;
Display means having a display screen for changing and stopping the display identification information for identifying the result of the jackpot lottery to the player;
Display control means for performing display control of the display means;
Visibility limiting means for limiting the visible range on the display screen of the display means;
A view restriction control means for effect control of the view restriction means;
An operation means for operating the visibility limiting means by a player's operation,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the visibility restriction control means controls the visibility restriction means so as to perform different types of effect display according to the operation of the operation means. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The presentation identification information consists of a combination of a plurality of identification images to be changed and stopped,
In the combination of the plurality of identification images, the display control means is a jackpot stop display mode for notifying that the jackpot lottery has been won when the identification image that is variably displayed last is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode. After reaching the reach display mode, control is performed to display one reach effect on the display means from a plurality of types of reach effects.
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the view restriction control means controls the view restriction means so that a view restriction range varies depending on a type of the reach effect. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The visual field limiting means limits at least one of a display mode on the display screen, a front side of the display screen, and a right and left side of the display screen.