JP2010017473A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine through which a player can enjoy a game and which attract interest from the player as a performance display. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine has a game board 14 having a playfield in which a game ball can roll, a protective plate 19 prepared in front of the game board 14, and a plasma generating device 330 which generates plasma between the game board 14 and the protective plate 19. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, such as when a game ball has passed a start area provided in a game area in which the launched game ball can roll, the display area of the variable display device Variable display control means is provided for controlling the display of the identification information in a variable manner and for controlling the display of the identification information on which the variable display is performed, and the identification information thus derived is displayed in a predetermined combination (specific display mode). ), It is provided that the game is shifted to a jackpot gaming state (so-called “jackpot”) that is advantageous to the player.

  In the conventional gaming machine, various things are provided in order for the player to enjoy the effect display. Among them, many productions using plasma lamps have been proposed.

As such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1 to Patent Document 3, an apparatus that performs an effect display by plasma discharge is disclosed.
JP 2005-152413 A JP 2004-187871 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-128982

  However, in the gaming machine described above, these effects are merely effects due to plasma discharge, and there is no such thing that the player can enjoy and intriguing the player as an effect display.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that solves such problems and that can be enjoyed by the player and that is interesting to the player as an effect display.

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

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 is a game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll, a glass plate provided in front of the game board, and plasma between the game board and the glass plate. And a plasma generating means for generating.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to give an impact to the player by generating plasma between the game board and the glass plate, for example, by generating plasma according to the progress of the game such as reach. , Can impact the player. Further, when the player brings a finger or the like closer to the glass plate, the generated plasma discharge can be affected, and new fun can be provided. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively use the plasma generating means, enjoy for the player, and attract the player as an effect display.

  A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the plasma generating means generates plasma outside the gaming area.

  According to this gaming machine, plasma is generated between the outside of the gaming area of the gaming board and the glass plate. In this way, plasma is generated outside the game area, so that it does not interfere with the player seeing the game ball rolling in the game area and, for example, plasma is generated according to the progress of the game such as reach. Can give an impact to the player. Further, when the player brings a finger or the like closer to the glass plate, the generated plasma discharge can be affected, and new fun can be provided. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively use the plasma generating means, enjoy for the player, and attract the player as an effect display.

  A gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the plasma generating means generates plasma along an outer peripheral surface of the gaming area.

  According to this gaming machine, plasma is generated along the outer peripheral surface of the gaming area of the gaming board. In this way, plasma is generated outside the game area, so that it does not interfere with the player seeing the game ball rolling in the game area and, for example, plasma is generated according to the progress of the game such as reach. Can give an impact to the player. Further, when the player brings a finger or the like closer to the glass plate, the generated plasma discharge can be affected, and new fun can be provided. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively use the plasma generating means, enjoy for the player, and attract the player as an effect display.

  The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the plasma generating means is in a transparent case provided between the gaming board and the glass plate. It is characterized by generating plasma.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to give an impact to the player by generating plasma in a transparent case provided between the gaming board and the glass plate, for example, according to the progress of the game such as reach. By generating plasma, the player can be impacted. Further, when the player brings a finger or the like closer to the transparent case, the generated plasma discharge can be influenced, and new fun can be provided. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively use the plasma generating means, enjoy for the player, and attract the player as an effect display.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes effective use of the plasma generating means, allows the player to enjoy it, and makes the player interested as an effect display.

[First Embodiment]
Below, 1st Embodiment of this invention is described based on drawing.

[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 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is an exploded front view showing the plasma generator 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. It is comprised from the door 11 pivotally attached to the front of 12 so that opening and closing was possible. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. In addition, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 21, a firing handle 26, a lending operation panel 18, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12. The lending operation panel 18 includes a remaining number display LED 22, a lending permission display LED 24, a ball lending operation switch 27, and a return switch 28.

  The main body frame 12 is supported on the base frame 17 so as to be openable and closable forward. 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.

  A hollow plastic case 310 is provided between the glass protection plate 19 and the game board 14 so as to surround the outer periphery of the game area 15 of the game board 14. A hollow plastic case 320 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape is provided below the case 310 and behind the lower plate 21. The case 310 and the case 320 are filled with a low-pressure gas (a gas such as neon or xenon). Further, inside the case 310, plasma generators 330, which are ball-shaped electrodes, are provided at three locations (330a, 330b, 330c) at the center of the upper side and the left and right corners of the lower side. Further, inside the case 320, plasma generators 330, which are ball-shaped electrodes, are provided at two locations (330d, 330e) at both corners in the longitudinal direction. Then, a high-frequency high voltage (about 2,000 volts) is applied to the plasma generator 330 according to predetermined conditions, and plasma is generated in the case 310.

  For example, when plasma is generated in the case 310, plasma can be generated in the region behind the upper plate 20 from the plasma generators 330 b and 330 c below the case 310. Furthermore, since the plasma can concentrate toward the game balls stored in the upper plate 20, for example, it is possible to give a sense of superiority to a player who has a large number of game balls, such as a big hit. Further, for example, when plasma is generated in the case 320, plasma can be generated from the plasma generators 330 d and 330 e of the case 320 in the rear region of the lower dish 21. Furthermore, since the plasma can concentrate toward the game balls stored in the lower plate 21, it is possible to give a sense of superiority to a player who has a large number of game balls, such as a big hit. In the present embodiment, five plasma generators that are ball-shaped electrodes are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other plasma generators such as one, two, three, four, and six are used. It may be a number.

  Thus, the plasma generator 330 is an example of plasma generating means for generating plasma between the game board and the glass plate. Thus, the plasma generator 330 is an example of plasma generating means for generating plasma outside the game area. Thus, the plasma generator 330 is an example of plasma generating means for generating plasma along the outer peripheral surface of the game area. Thus, the plasma generator 330 is an example of plasma generating means for generating plasma in a transparent case provided between the game board and the glass plate.

  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. In addition, a plurality of game nails 13 which will be described in detail later are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  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 gaming state (special gaming state), an effect image for rendering is displayed during execution of the special game.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, by providing the effect display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, a game nail planting region, a region where a game member such as an accessory, or a decoration member is provided. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom and layout.

  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 is formed of a material having permeability, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer may be formed of a material having permeability. 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. Further, a speaker 46 is provided on the upper portion of the door 11. In this embodiment, the protective plate 19 is made of glass, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any material can be used as long as it is a strong member such as an acrylic resin and a polycarbonate resin. Also good.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable downward to the right 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's left hand and is turned more than a predetermined angle in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid (not shown) and the game stored in the upper plate 20 The balls are sequentially fired on the game board 14 and the game is advanced. A launching device 130 (see FIG. 5) 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.

  The upper plate 20 and the lower plate 21 are all formed of a resin having permeability (a member having permeability). Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. A lending operation panel 18 is provided on the front surface of the upper plate 20. The lending operation panel 18 is controlled by the card unit 300. The lending operation panel 18 includes a remaining frequency display LED 22, a lending permission display LED 24, a ball lending operation switch 27, and a return switch 28. The lending operation panel 18 and the remaining frequency display LED 22, lending permission display LED 24, ball lending operation switch 27 and return switch 28 included in the lending operation panel 18 are all controlled by the card unit 300 by transmitting and receiving predetermined communication signals.

  The remaining number display LED 22 is composed of a 7-digit LED of several digits. On the remaining frequency display LED 22, the balance of the amount corresponding to the prepaid card inserted into the card unit 300 is displayed as a number with 100 yen as a frequency. When "5.00" is displayed on the remaining frequency display LED 22, 500 yen of game balls can be lent. The remaining frequency display LED 22 in the present embodiment can be switched to a number less than the decimal point by operating the display changeover switch. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only the number after the decimal point may be displayed. Good. Moreover, the display LED which shows the number below a decimal point may be provided, and the remaining frequency display LED22 may be made to display an integer number. Further, the remaining frequency display LED 22 is not limited to the LED, and may be any display device as long as it can display numerical values. Further, it is possible to display more than the decimal point and less than the decimal point simultaneously, such as “5.00”.

  Information on whether or not the game ball can be rented is displayed on the lendable display LED 24. That is, if the lending permission display LED 24 is lit, the player can press the ball lending operation switch 27 to receive the lending of the game ball.

  When the ball lending operation switch 27 is pressed by the player, the game ball is lent. When the ball lending operation switch 27 is pressed, in accordance with a signal output from the card unit 300 to the payout / launch control circuit 126 (see FIG. 5) of the pachinko gaming machine 10 described later, The launch control circuit 126 executes a game ball lending process.

  When the return switch 28 is pressed by the player, a prepaid card return process is performed.

  FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 14. As shown in FIG. 3, a lamp unit 53 is provided on the lower left side of the game board 14. The lamp unit 53 is provided with a special symbol display 35, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, a normal symbol display 33, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, and round number indicators 51a to 51d.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, an effect identification symbol (for example, “0” to “9” consisting of numerals and symbols) is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The numbers up to “” are displayed in a variable manner. 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 special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. In addition, a character image that is pleasing is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 together with a character image such as “Large Bonus!”.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the game board 14 of the pachinko gaming machine 10, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), a stage 55, passing gates 54a and 54b, a stage 57, a start port 25, a shutter 40, a large Game members such as a winning opening 39 and general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d are provided.

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

  A ball entrance 23 is formed at the left end of the stage 55. When a game ball wins the ball entrance 23, the game ball 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.

  A winning area is provided in the start opening 25 described above. This winning area includes a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 5). When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the start winning ball sensor 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 35 is started. Also, if 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. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 5) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. .

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol (for example, 7), the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) provided on the left and right sides of the start port 25 are changed from the closed state to the open state, and the start is started. It becomes easier for game balls to enter the mouth 25. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member is opened, the blade member is closed to make it difficult for the game ball to enter the start opening 25. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

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

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which 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) of the shutter 40 has an area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5), and a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) or the shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state 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 sensor 104. Driven by. In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received by the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed through the count sensor 104. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous 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 number symbols stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 are 64 and 50, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 rounds. 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 a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 5)). Also good.

  In addition, when game balls have won or passed through the specific areas and the general areas in the general winning ports 56a to 56d and the large winning port 39, the number of game balls set in advance according to the types of the respective winning ports is set. It is paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 21.

  When it is determined that a winning is made at the start opening 25 described above, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 21 according to the type of each winning port.

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

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

  The main CPU 66 includes a register and a reset terminal 66a. 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. When the reset terminal 66a of the main CPU 66 receives a reset signal, reset processing is executed.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, various tables such as a special symbol determination table are also stored.

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, an area passing flag, a gaming state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, and an effect condition selection random number counter. , Grand prize opening number counter, Grand prize opening counter, Round number display counter, Out ball counter, Wait time timer, Grand prize opening time timer, Data indicating the number of reserved symbols for special symbols, Number of reserved symbols for normal symbols Data to be shown, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to be described later, variables, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The game state flag indicates a game state to be executed.

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

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. The power supply elapsed time timer is for measuring the elapsed time after power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10. Note that the timer in this embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number-of-times counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big winning prize during one round and passed through the count sensor 104. 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 round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

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

  The initial reset circuit 64 includes a capacitor and a watchdog timer, and transmits a reset signal to the main CPU 66 when the voltage applied to the capacitor reaches a certain value. Further, the initial reset circuit 64 receives a predetermined control signal from the main CPU 66 and discharges it in order to release the voltage applied to the capacitor.

  The serial communication IC 72 is connected to the main CPU 66, the sub control circuit 200, and the payout / launch control circuit 126, and includes a sub control board buffer 72a and a payout / fire control circuit buffer 72b.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensors 114, 115, A start winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a large winning opening solenoid 120, an out ball sensor 122, a backup clear switch 124, and an external output terminal plate 139 are connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The out ball sensor 122 detects a game ball conveyed from the pachinko gaming machine 10 to an island facility (not shown), and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60. That is, the out ball sensor 122 has at least a game board, such as a game ball that has won the start opening 25, the big winning opening 39, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, or a game ball that has passed through the out opening (not shown) without winning. The game ball that has passed 14 is detected.

  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 300.

  The external output terminal plate 139 is connected to the card unit 300. The main control circuit 60 transmits various game information to the card unit 300 via the external output terminal board 139.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The drive circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 and a decoration data ROM 244 and is connected to the sub CPU 206. The light emission of the lamp 132 is controlled via the drive circuit, and the generation of the plasma generator 330 is controlled.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number value according to the detection signals from the passing ball sensors 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 step S16.

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

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

  In step S18, symbol reserved number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects detection signals from the start winning ball sensor 116, the passing ball sensor 114, and the passing ball sensor 115 detected by a switch input detection process in a system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 7) described later. The special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are driven based on the update result of the reserved number data stored in the main RAM 70 which is updated in accordance with the execution of the special symbol and normal symbol fluctuation display. The process which memorize | stores the control signal for doing in the main RAM70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

  In step S19, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 to each port in the above steps. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d (see FIG. 3), the special symbol indicator 35 (7-segment LED, see FIG. 3), and the normal symbol indicator 33 (display lamp, see FIG. 3) are lit. LED power supply (common signal) for power supply and solenoid power supply for solenoid drive are supplied. Further, the update data for the number of reserved start-up memory data is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to step S20.

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

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

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 39, 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. In the present embodiment, 15 game balls are awarded as winning balls when winning the grand prize opening 39, and 4 gaming balls as general winning balls 56a to 56d when winning at the start opening 25. When winning, 10 game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. If this process ends, the process moves to step S10. In this embodiment, an example of the number of winning balls is described, but the present invention is not limited to this.

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

  In step S42, the system timer monitoring timer value is incremented by one. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70. The system timer monitoring timer is a monitoring timer for executing a predetermined process (such as a special symbol control process) on the condition that the timer interrupt process is started a predetermined number of times (three times). If this process ends, the process moves to step S43.

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

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

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects detection signals from switches such as the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensors 114, 115, the starting winning ball sensor 116, the out ball sensor 122, and the like. Perform the process. Then, the main CPU 66 counts the value of the big prize winning ball counter and the special prize winning counter in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in accordance with the detection signal from the count sensor 104. In accordance with the detection signals of the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112, the value of the general winning mouth ball counter is counted. In accordance with a detection signal from the start winning ball sensor 116, a value (eg, 1) that is turned on is stored in a predetermined area that is a start opening flag in the main RAM 70, and the main CPU 66 further starts a start opening prize in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Add 1 to the ball counter. In step S22 (see FIG. 6), a prize ball signal is transmitted to the payout device 128 based on the value of each prize ball counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, a process of adding 1 to the value of the out sphere counter is performed in response to 10 detection signals from the out sphere sensor 122. If this process ends, the process moves to step S47.

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

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

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 8, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S72.

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

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

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

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

  In step S75, a jackpot game start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot game start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot game start interval has elapsed, the main winnings read from the main ROM 68 are obtained. Data for opening the mouth 39 is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 6, the main CPU 66 reads the data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A jackpot game that may be repeated is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening 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. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 uses the jackpot game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 to start measuring the jackpot game execution time. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 sets the special winning opening opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S79 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to step S79.

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

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

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

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

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the jackpot determination result is out of order when it is not the jackpot gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 8 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. 8 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The processing of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the jackpot game is executed. When the jackpot game end condition is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” are set in this order, so that the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. It will be executed at the timing and the jackpot game will be finished. Also, in this embodiment, there was no game ball passing to a specific area until a predetermined time had elapsed (punk, in this embodiment, one ball is also played in the big prize opening 39 during the big hit game. It is also a jackpot game ending condition that the round game of the maximum number of consecutive rounds (in this embodiment, “15” rounds or “2” rounds) is finished).

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S1010). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to step S1020. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S <b> 1020, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved items related to special symbols in the stored number data is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol in the start-up stored data stored in the main RAM 70 is all “0”, the process proceeds to step S1120, and the data indicating the number of reserved data. Is determined not to be “0”, the process proceeds to step S1040.

  In step S1040, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1050.

  In step S1050, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the special symbol determination table if there is a start memory. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. Note that, since the number of jackpot determination values is higher in the high probability gaming state (probability variation state) than in the normal gaming state, the probability of winning the jackpot is higher in the probability variation state than in the normal gaming state. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1060.

  In step S1060, a symbol determination process is executed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot is determined in step S1050, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol determining random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and refers to the special symbol determination table for determining the jackpot symbol. Based on the random number value, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If the jackpot is not determined to be a big win (missing), the main RAM 70 stores data indicating the special symbol determined to be the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S1070.

  Note that the symbol designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process of step S1060 is the stop symbol 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 of FIG. Supplied as

  In step S1070, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a special symbol variation pattern command from the variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 based on the special symbol determined in step S1060. Specifically, a special symbol variation pattern command for effect corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S1060 is selected and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol variation pattern command for effect stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1090.

  In step S1090, 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 S1070 from the table, and stores a value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. And the process which clears the storage area in which the random number for jackpot determination used for the present fluctuation display etc. was memorize | stored is performed (step S1110). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1120, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

  In step S1710, 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 S1720.

  In step S1720, 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 S1730.

  In step S1730, command analysis processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing commands received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1740.

  In step S1740, 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 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1750.

  In step S1750, sound control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1760.

  In step S1760, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the drive circuit 240 in this process. The drive circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM 244 based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp 132. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1770.

  In step S1770, plasma control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for generating plasma to the drive circuit 240 in this process. The drive circuit 240 applies a high-frequency high voltage (about 2,000 volts) to the plasma generators 330a to 330e based on data for generating plasma from the sub CPU 206. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1720.

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

  In step S1810, 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 S1820.

  In step S1820, 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. For example, the sub CPU 206 receives an effect command transmitted from the main control circuit 60. In this process, the stored command is analyzed in the process of step S1730 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1830.

  In step S1830, processing for restoring the register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for restoring the program saved in step S1810 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Description of production]
The effect in this embodiment is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 12 is a front view showing a gaming machine in which plasma is generated. As shown in FIG. 12, the plasma generated by the plasma generators 330a to 330c is gathered in the player's hand H in accordance with a predetermined condition (for example, a condition such as displaying super reach). Thus, when a player brings a finger or the like closer to the glass plate, the generated plasma discharge can be influenced, and the interest can be improved.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to give an impact to the player by generating plasma between the game board and the glass plate, for example, according to the progress of the game such as reach. By generating plasma, the player can be impacted. Further, when the player brings a finger or the like closer to the glass plate, the generated plasma discharge can be affected, and new fun can be provided. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively use the plasma generating means, enjoy for the player, and attract the player as an effect display.

  According to this embodiment, plasma is generated between the outside of the game area of the game board and the glass plate. In this way, plasma is generated outside the game area, so that it does not interfere with the player seeing the game ball rolling in the game area and, for example, plasma is generated according to the progress of the game such as reach. Can give an impact to the player. Further, when the player brings a finger or the like closer to the glass plate, the generated plasma discharge can be affected, and new fun can be provided. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively use the plasma generating means, enjoy for the player, and attract the player as an effect display.

  According to this embodiment, plasma is generated along the outer peripheral surface of the game area of the game board. In this way, plasma is generated outside the game area, so that it does not interfere with the player seeing the game ball rolling in the game area and, for example, plasma is generated according to the progress of the game such as reach. Can give an impact to the player. Further, when the player brings a finger or the like closer to the glass plate, the generated plasma discharge can be affected, and new fun can be provided. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively use the plasma generating means, enjoy for the player, and attract the player as an effect display.

  According to the present embodiment, it is possible to give an impact to the player by generating plasma in a transparent case provided between the game board and the glass plate, for example, according to the progress of the game such as reach. By generating plasma, the player can be impacted. Further, when the player brings a finger or the like closer to the transparent case, the generated plasma discharge can be influenced, and new fun can be provided. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively use the plasma generating means, enjoy for the player, and attract the player as an effect display.

[Second Embodiment]
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the gaming machine of the second embodiment, a case 340 in which plasma is generated is provided in front of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, about structures other than case 340, 2nd Embodiment is a structure fundamentally the same as 1st Embodiment, and performs the same control.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, between the protective plate 19 and the liquid crystal display device 32, a substantially cubic and hollow plastic in the front region facing the display region 32 a (for example, the entire display region) of the liquid crystal display device 32. A made case 340 is provided. The case 340 is filled with a low-pressure gas (a gas such as neon or xenon). Further, inside the case 340, a plasma generator 330 (330f) that is a ball-like electrode is provided at the center of the lower side. Then, a high frequency high voltage (about 2,000 volts) is applied to the plasma generator 330 according to predetermined conditions, and plasma is generated in the case 340.

  For example, when plasma is generated in the case 340, plasma can be generated in the front area of the display area 32a from the plasma generator 330f below the case 340. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the identification information 94 indicating the reach state is variably displayed, and the character image 92 indicating the reach state (for example, a man in the form of a thunder god) Character image) is displayed. In the present embodiment, one plasma generator that is a ball-shaped electrode is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other plasma generators such as two, three, four, five, and six are used. It may be a number. In the present embodiment, the size of the display region 32a is adjusted by covering the liquid crystal display device 32 with a film. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a liquid crystal display device adapted to the case 340 is used. May be.

  Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a display unit provided on the game board and having a display area for displaying an image. As described above, the plasma generating device 330f is an example of a plasma generating unit that generates plasma in front of the display unit. As described above, the plasma generator 330f is an example of a plasma generating unit that generates plasma in a region facing the display region of the display unit. As described above, the plasma generator 330f is an example of a plasma generating unit that generates plasma in a region facing the entire display region of the display unit. As described above, the plasma generator 330f is an example of a plasma generator that generates plasma in a transparent case provided in front of the display unit.

  The gaming machine of the second embodiment may be a gaming machine of the following mode. A gaming machine according to a first aspect includes a game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll, display means having a display area provided on the game board for displaying an image, and plasma in front of the display means. And a plasma generating means for generating.

  According to this gaming machine, by generating plasma in front of the display means, it is possible to give an impact to the player. For example, by generating plasma according to the progress of the game such as reach, a lightning effect image Before the game, the player can be impacted by generating plasma. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively use the plasma generating means, enjoy for the player, and attract the player as an effect display.

  A gaming machine according to a second aspect is characterized in that, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the plasma generating means generates plasma in a region facing a display region of the display means.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to give an impact to a player by generating plasma in a region that opposes the display region. For example, by generating plasma according to the progress of a game such as reach, An impact can be given to the player by generating plasma before the effect image. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively use the plasma generating means, enjoy for the player, and attract the player as an effect display.

  A gaming machine according to a third aspect is characterized in that, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the plasma generating means generates plasma in a region facing the entire display region of the display means.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to give an impact to the player by generating plasma in the entire display area that opposes the display area, for example, by generating plasma according to the progress of the game such as reach, It is possible to give an impact to the player by generating plasma before the lightning effect image. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively use the plasma generating means, enjoy for the player, and attract the player as an effect display.

  A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the plasma generating means generates plasma in a transparent case provided in front of the display means. It is characterized by.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to give an impact to the player by generating plasma in a transparent case provided in front of the display means. For example, plasma is generated in accordance with the progress of the game such as reach. Thus, it is possible to give an impact to the player. Further, when the player brings a finger or the like closer to the transparent case, the generated plasma discharge can be influenced, and new fun can be provided. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can effectively use the plasma generating means, enjoy for the player, and attract the player as an effect display.

  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 of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the general view of the plasma generator of the pachinko game machine in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the gaming machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view of the pachinko game machine in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the general view of the pachinko game machine in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect performed in the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

14 game board 25 start opening 32 liquid crystal display device 66 main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
206 Sub CPU
310 Case 320 Case 330 Plasma generator 340 Case

Claims (4)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll;
A glass plate provided in front of the game board;
A game machine comprising plasma generating means for generating plasma between the game board and the glass plate. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game machine characterized in that the plasma generating means generates plasma outside the gaming area. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the plasma generating means generates plasma along an outer peripheral surface of the game area. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game machine characterized in that the plasma generating means generates plasma in a transparent case provided between the game board and the glass plate.

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