JP2010104633A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which facilitates a game player to view the image that the game player wants to check as first preference when two or more symbols are variably displayed on the game machine. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a display area where images are displayed; a first image which is variably displayed in the display area; at least one recognition symbol variably displayed in such a display mode that the recognition symbol is located on the game player side rather than the first image side, wherein the display result of the variable display as a predetermined stop mode allows the game player to recognize that advantageous privilege is given to the game player; a display control means which performs display control of the display area; and a second image which is displayed in such a display mode that the second image is located on the game player side rather than the first image side. The display control means performs the display control that the second image is fixedly displayed at a predetermined display position of the display area and the recognition symbols are variably displayed near the second image which is fixedly displayed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

  Conventionally, a gaming table represented by a pachinko machine is configured such that a predetermined profit can be obtained by launching a ball from a launching device and entering a predetermined winning opening provided in a predetermined gaming area. .

  In such a gaming table, the variable display device displays the left symbol, the middle symbol, the right symbol, and the fourth symbol different from the display mode of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol. There is known a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, probable big hit, non-probable big hit, small hit) having a different degree of advantage to the player in accordance with the display result of the combination of symbol stop modes (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

JP-A-2005-192818

  In recent years, emphasis has been placed on enhancing the production effect in order to improve gambling and playability. For the purpose of enhancing the production effect, from the viewpoint of displaying a background image displayed while changing over the entire display area of the conventional variable display device such as Patent Document 1, and improving the appeal degree and impact degree of special symbols Attempts have been made to set the size as large as possible and display it in a variable manner. However, when these attempts are made, the images to be variably displayed (for example, the background image and the left symbol, the middle symbol and the right symbol image, the left symbol, the middle symbol and the right symbol image, and the fourth symbol image) ) Are displayed in an overlapping manner, and there is an inconvenience that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the image that the player wants to check with the highest priority due to the images displayed in a variable manner.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points. A plurality of images (for example, a background image and a left symbol, a middle symbol and a right symbol image, a left symbol, a middle symbol and a right symbol image, and a fourth symbol image) It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming table that makes it easy to visually recognize an image that a player wants to check with the highest priority when the display is variably displayed.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a display area for displaying an image, a first image variably displayed in the display area, and a display mode that is positioned closer to the player than the first image. When the display is changed and the display result of the change display is in a predetermined stop mode, at least one identification symbol that can identify that a privilege advantageous to the player is given and display control of the display area are performed. And a display control means for performing a game machine comprising: a second image displayed in a display manner located closer to the player than the first image, wherein the display control means includes the second image. Is fixedly displayed at a predetermined display position of the display area, and the display control is performed to display the identification symbol in the vicinity of the fixedly displayed second image.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of display positions where the identification symbol is displayed in the vicinity of the second image, wherein the identification symbol is variably displayed by the display control means. For display control, after the identification symbol is displayed at at least one of the plurality of display positions, the display is switched to another display position different from the displayed display position and the identification symbol is displayed. Control is included.

  According to the present invention, in the gaming machine according to claim 2, when the identification symbol is displayed, the plurality of display positions are displayed so that the displayed identification symbol exceeds the image area of the second image. The display position is not set.

  According to the present invention, in the gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, when the display position of the identification symbol is switched and displayed in the switching display control, the display is different from the display mode of the identification symbol before switching. Display mode switching control for displaying the identification symbol so as to be a mode is included.

  The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second image has a single color different from the color of the identification symbol.

  The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first image includes a design image having a display form different from the identification design, and the design image and the identification When the symbol stop mode becomes a predetermined stop mode, the system further includes a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege advantageous to the player, and the privilege is given by the privilege granting unit in the display control by the display control unit. The game result of whether or not the game includes a stop control for stopping the variation display of the identification image.

  The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first image includes a background image provided as a game effect.

  According to the present invention, when a plurality of images (for example, a background image and a left symbol, a middle symbol and a right symbol image, a left symbol, a middle symbol, a right symbol image, and a fourth symbol image) are variably displayed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game table that makes it easy to visually recognize an image that the player wants to confirm with the highest priority.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine (game table) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side).

  The pachinko machine 100 covers the game board (board surface) 102 from the front and has a glass or resin transparent plate member 151 and a transparent member holding frame 155 as a front frame forming the front surface of the device. The game board (board surface) 102 is disposed behind the door member 156 so as to be visible through the transparent plate member 151.

  Below the door member 156, as a ball launching unit (launching device) for launching a game ball (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as a “ball”), a launcher 138 that is rotated by a launch motor 602, which will be described later, A launcher 140 attached to the tip of the launcher 138 for launching the ball toward a game area 104 described later, and a launcher rail 142 for guiding the ball launched by the launcher 140 to the outer rail 106 described later. It is arranged.

  For the purpose of reducing euphoria, it is desirable to limit the number of balls that can be fired per hour (for example, 100 shots per minute).

  Below the door member 156, while further storing the balls temporarily, a storage tray 144 for sequentially supplying the stored balls to the launch rail 142 and a pressing operation by the player are possible. A chance button 146 is provided for changing the effect display by the liquid crystal display device 110 or the like to be described later when the operation is detected at a predetermined time.

  Further, below the launcher 138 and the launcher 140, an operation handle 148 for controlling the launcher 138 and adjusting the launch intensity of the sphere toward the game area 104 is disposed. Below the 144, a lower plate 150 is provided for storing overflow balls that cannot be stored in the storage plate 144.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the game board 102 as viewed from the front.

  In the game board 102, an outer rail 106 and an inner rail 108 are provided, and a game area 104 in which a game ball can roll is defined. While the game ball is in the game area, there is a possibility of winning.

  In the center of the game area 104, an effect device 200 is provided. In the effect device 200, a warp device 230 and a stage are arranged on the front side, and a liquid crystal display device 110 and a shielding means 250 are arranged on the back side. That is, in the rendering device 200, the liquid crystal display device 110 and the shielding means 250 are positioned behind the warp device 230 and the stage.

  A normal symbol display device 112, a special symbol display device 114, a normal symbol hold lamp 116, a special symbol hold lamp 118, and a high-accuracy medium lamp 120 are arranged on the upper right of the effect device 200. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol” and the special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The liquid crystal display device 110 is a display device for displaying an image of a decorative design (see FIG. 4B) and various images used for production, and here is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display).

  As the liquid crystal display device 110, instead of the liquid crystal display device, other display devices such as a dot matrix display device, a 7-segment display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, a drum display device, and a leaf display device are adopted. May be.

  The present invention is characterized by the display in the liquid crystal display device 110. As will be described in detail later, a plurality of images (for example, a background image and a left symbol, a middle symbol and a right symbol image, a left symbol, a middle symbol, a right symbol image, and a fourth symbol image) fluctuate on the liquid crystal display device 110. When displayed, it is easy to visually recognize an image that the player wants to confirm with the highest priority.

  The general-purpose display device 112 is a display device for displaying a general-purpose display (see FIG. 4C), and here, it is constituted by a 7-segment LED. The special figure display device 114 is a display device for displaying a special figure (see FIG. 4A), and here, it is constituted by a 7-segment LED.

  The general-purpose hold lamp 116 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. Here, it is possible to hold up to two general-purpose variable games. The special figure hold lamp 118 is a lamp for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). Here, up to four special figure variable games can be held. The high probability lamp 120 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state or a high probability state, and is turned on when the gaming state is changed from the low probability state to the high probability state. Turns off when changing from probability state to low probability state. It should be noted that the number of holdings of the regular figure variable game and the special figure variable game is not limited to this number.

  Further, around the effect device 200, a general winning opening 122, a general drawing starting opening 124, a first special drawing starting opening 126, a second special drawing starting opening 128, and a variable winning opening 130 are arranged. ing.

  Here, a plurality of general winning holes 122 are arranged on the game board 102, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 122 (the general winning hole 122 has been won). In this case, the payout device 552 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (here, 10 balls) of balls are discharged as prize balls to a storage tray 144 (see FIG. 1) described later. The ball discharged to the storage tray 144 can be freely taken out by the player, and with these configurations, the prize ball is paid out to the player based on the winning.

  The ball that has entered the general winning opening 122 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Here, the ball paid out to the player as a consideration for the prize may be referred to as “prize ball”, and the ball lent out to the player may be referred to as “rental ball”. This is called a “ball (game ball)”.

  The normal start port 124 is constituted by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area. Here, one is provided on the left and right sides of the game board 102. Two are arranged in total. Unlike the ball that entered the general prize opening 122, the ball that has passed through the usual opening 124 will not be discharged to the game island side, and the ball that has passed through the usual opening 124 will change the game area again. Will move.

  When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the usual figure starting port 124, the pachinko machine 100 starts a usual figure variable game by the usual figure display device 112.

  Here, only one first special figure starting port 126 is arranged at the center of the game board 102. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 126, a payout device 552 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (three in this case) of balls is stored as a prize ball. While discharging to the plate 144, the special figure display game by the special figure display device 114 is started.

  The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 126 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The second special figure starting port 128 is called an electric tulip (electrical chew), and here, only one is provided directly below the first special figure starting port 126. The second special figure starting port 128 includes a wing (movable piece) that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the wing is closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. When 112 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times.

  When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 128, a payout device 552 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (here, five) of balls is used as a prize ball to store a storage tray described later. At the same time as discharging to 144, the special figure display game by the special figure display device 114 is started.

  The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 128 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 130 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and here, only one variable winning opening 130 is arranged below the center of the game board 102. The variable winning opening 130 includes a door member that can be freely opened and closed. When the door member is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. For example, the special prize display device 114 wins a big hit in a special figure variation game. When the jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 4A is stopped and displayed, the door member opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) and at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 130, a payout device 552 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (here, 15 balls) of balls are discharged as a winning ball to a storage tray 144 described later. To do.

  The ball that has entered the variable prize opening 130 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 132 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 134 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings as means for imparting a change in rolling mode. At the bottom of the inner rail 108, an out port 136 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won any prize opening or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the amusement island side. Yes.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the storage tray 144 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail 142, and has a launch motor 602 with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle 148 (see FIG. 4). ) Is driven, and the outer rail 106 and the inner rail 108 are passed by the launcher 138 and the launcher 140 to be launched into the game area 104. The ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 104 falls downward while changing the direction of travel by the hitting direction changing member 132, the game nail 134, etc. 1 special figure start port 126, 2nd special figure start port 128), reach the out port 136 without winning any winning port or start port, or just passing through the normal start port 124 To do.

<Director>
Next, the rendering device 200 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  A warp device 230 and a stage are arranged on the front side of the effect device 200, and a liquid crystal display device 110 and a shielding means 250 are arranged on the rear side of the effect device 200. That is, in the rendering device 200, the liquid crystal display device 110 and the shielding means 250 are positioned behind the warp device 230 and the stage.

  The warp device 230 discharges the game ball that has entered the warp entrance 232 provided at the upper left of the effect device 200 from the warp exit port 231 described later, and supplies the game ball to the front stage 234 below the front of the effect device 200. Furthermore, when the game ball discharged to the front stage 234 enters the second entrance 236 provided at the rear of the center part of the front stage 234, the game ball is placed above the first special figure starting port 126. And it discharges toward the 1st special figure starting port 126 from the discharge port 238 provided in the lower center of the production device 200. The game ball discharged from the discharge port 238 is easy to enter the first special figure starting port 126.

  The shielding means 250 includes, for example, a lattice-like left door 250a and right door 250b, and is disposed between the liquid crystal display device 110 and the front stage 234.

  Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are respectively fixed to the upper portions of the left door 250a and the right door 250b. That is, the left door 250a and the right door 250b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor (not shown) drives through the pulley.

  The shielding means 250 shields the liquid crystal display device 110 so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the inner end portions of the left and right doors 250a and 250b when they are closed. In the state where the left and right doors 250a and 250b are opened, the inner end portions thereof slightly overlap with the outer end portions of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 110, but the player can visually recognize all the displays on the liquid crystal display device 110.

  Further, the left and right doors 250a and 250b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, for example, only a part of the decorative design is shielded so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. You can do that.

  Note that the left and right doors 250a and 250b may allow a part of the rear liquid crystal display device 110 to be visible from the holes of the lattice, or block the shoji part of the holes of the lattice with a semi-transparent lens body so that the rear liquid crystal display The display by the device 110 may be vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the lattice holes may be completely blocked (shielded), and the rear liquid crystal display device 110 may be completely invisible.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be broadly classified according to a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A sub-control unit 400 that controls effects, a payout control unit 550 that mainly performs control related to payout of game balls in response to commands transmitted by the main control unit 300, and a launch control unit 600 that controls the launch of game balls. And a power management unit 650 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and temporary data. RAM 308 for storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 312 for measuring time, number of times, and the like.

  Note that other storage means may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 314b as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 316 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 314a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a variety of sensors 318 including a ball detection sensor provided in each of the start ports 124, 126, 128, the winning port 122, the inlet 239 described later, and the variable winning port 130. A sensor circuit 320 for receiving a signal and outputting a result of amplification and comparison with a reference voltage to the counter circuit 316 and the basic circuit 302; a display circuit 322 for controlling the display of the special figure display device 114; A display circuit 324 for controlling the display of the figure display device 112, and various status display units 326 (a general-purpose holding lamp 116, a special figure guard A display circuit 328 for performing display control of the lamp 118, the high-accuracy lamp 118, and the like, and a solenoid circuit 332 for controlling various solenoids 330 for opening and closing the second special figure starting port 128, the variable winning port 130, and the like. And connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 318 detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 126, the sensor circuit 320 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 316.

  Upon receiving this signal, the counter circuit 316 latches the value of the counter corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126 at that timing, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the first special figure starting port 126. Store in the register.

  Similarly, when the counter circuit 316 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 128, the counter circuit 316 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 128.

  Further, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 334. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  The main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 336 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 650 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 336 is a voltage value of the power source. Is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 550. With this configuration, the sub-control unit 400 In addition, communication with the payout control unit 550 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300, the sub control unit 400, and the payout control unit 550 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit signals such as commands to the sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 550. However, the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 550 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 550. With this configuration, the sub-control unit 400 In addition, communication with the payout control unit 550 is enabled.

  Information communication between the main control unit 300, the sub control unit 400, and the payout control unit 550 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 can transmit signals such as commands to the sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 550. However, the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 550 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

  For connection between the main control unit 300 and the payout control unit 550, in addition to the command sent from the main control unit 300 to the payout control unit 550, a command is output from the main control unit 300 to the payout control unit 550. There is also one that always outputs a signal regarding whether or not it is possible.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a control program, ROM 406 for storing various data, RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency It is equipped with.

  The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock.

  Further, the basic circuit 402 drives a sound circuit 418 for controlling the speaker 416 (and amplifier), a display circuit 422 for controlling various lamps 420, a movable body for rendering of the rendering device 200, and the like. Effect drive device control circuit 426 for controlling various effect drive devices 424 including a solenoid or a motor which is a drive device to perform, and a liquid crystal control unit for controlling the liquid crystal display device 110 and the shielding means 250 500 is connected to a chance button detection circuit 380 that detects pressing of the chance button 146 and outputs a signal.

  The sub-control unit 400 controls the game effect (effect control) using the liquid crystal display device 110, the speaker 416, the various lamps 420, the various effect drive devices 424, and the like via the liquid crystal control unit 500.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply management unit>
Next, the payout control unit 550, the launch control unit 600, and the power supply management unit 650 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described.

  The payout control unit 550 controls the payout device 552 mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the payout of the winning ball or the rental ball is completed based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 554. It is detected whether or not the card unit 654 is provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 556.

  The launch control unit 600 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 550 to permit or stop the launch, and a launch intensity output circuit (not shown) provided in the operation handle 148, which is output by a player. Based on a control signal for instructing the firing intensity according to the operation amount, the launch motor 602 that drives the launcher 138 and the launcher 140 is controlled, and the ball feeding device 604 that supplies a ball from the storage plate 144 to the launch rail 142. Control.

  The power management unit 650 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a direct current, converts it into a predetermined voltage, and controls the control units such as the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400, and the devices such as the dispensing device 552. To supply. Further, the power management unit 650 is a power storage circuit (for example, for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the power supply from the outside is cut off. Capacitor).

<Type of design>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4C, the special drawing display device 114, the liquid crystal display device 110, and the special drawing display device 112 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to the special drawing and the type of the common drawing. .

  FIG. 4 (a) shows an example of a special display stop display mode.

  In this example, there are three types of special display stop display modes: “Special Figure 1” which is a jackpot symbol, “Special Figure 2” which is a special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure 3” which is a missed symbol. .

  When the special figure variation game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port 128, the special figure display device 114 Performs “variable display of special figure” by repeating all lighting of seven segments and lighting of one central segment. After that, when the fluctuation time determined before the start of special figure fluctuation has elapsed, if the jackpot is won as a result of the lottery performed based on the jackpot determination table and the high probability state transition determination table described later, 1 ”is stopped and“ Special Figure 2 ”is stopped when the special jackpot is won, and“ Special Figure 3 ”is stopped when neither the jackpot or the special jackpot is won. indicate.

  In addition, the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which turns off, and the black part shows the location of the segment which lights up.

  In the special figure variable game, if a lottery is performed based on a predetermined determination table (a jackpot determination table and a high probability state transition determination table) and the jackpot is won as a result of the lottery, for example, the door member of the variable prize opening 130 is It opens and closes at predetermined time intervals (for example, opening time 29 seconds, closing time 1.5 seconds) and at predetermined times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 130, a payout device 402 described later is driven, and a predetermined number (15 balls in this embodiment) of balls 144, which will be described later, are used as prize balls. To discharge. The ball that has entered the variable prize opening 130 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  In the special figure variation game, when a lottery based on a predetermined determination table (a jackpot determination table and a high probability state transition determination table) is performed, and a special jackpot is won as a result of the lottery, a game similar to the above jackpot is executed. At the same time, in the special figure variable game after the jackpot end, from the special figure variable game in the normal game (for example, a special figure variable game using a low probability state jackpot determination table (see FIG. 5A) described later) Also, a special figure variation game (for example, a jackpot determination table in a high probability state described later (see FIG. 5A)) with a probability variation (which may be simply referred to as “probability variation”) that improves the probability of winning a jackpot. Used special figure variation game). In addition, the special figure variation game in the above-described normal game may be referred to as “non-probability game”.

  It should be noted that the game at the time of the big hit or the game at the time of probability change is a privilege giving means for giving a privilege advantageous to the player.

  FIG. 4B shows an example of a decorative design.

  In this example, there are 10 types of decoration symbols “decoration 1” to “decoration 10” shown in FIG. 4B and a fourth symbol 704 shown in FIG. 9 and FIG.

  Although details will be described later, the fourth symbol 704 varies depending on changing the display position or the display color.

  Note that the decorative symbol is a symbol that notifies the player of the state of the pachinko machine 100 such as a jackpot by the combination thereof, and is a symbol that is decorated to make it easier for the player to see. On the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor has detected that a ball has won at the first special figure start port 126 or the second special figure start port 128, the left symbol display area 110a of the liquid crystal display device 110, the middle symbol display In each symbol display area of the area 110b and the right symbol display area 110c, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” → .. Perform "decorative display variation display" to switch the display in the order of. Thereafter, when notifying the jackpot, among the symbol combinations corresponding to the jackpots in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c (here, the same combination of numbers (hereinafter referred to as “spotted eyes”), the odd numbered orders are probabilistic jackpots. (Especially jackpot) is fixed, and even-numbered lozenges are treated as a chance symbol, and are assumed to be non-probabilistic big hits (big hits) or probabilistic big hits. For example, if the color of the 4th pattern is red, it is a probable big hit, and if the color of the 4th pattern is green, it becomes a non-probable big hit. (Only red).

  In addition, when the odd numbered double eyes are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c and the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in the red or green display mode, the jackpot game or the special jackpot game is started, and the symbol display area When the odd numbered eyes are stopped and displayed on 110a to 110c and the 4th symbol is stopped and displayed in the red display mode, the special jackpot game is started.

  When notifying (stop-displaying) the detachment, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 110a to 110c, and the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed in a blue display mode.

  FIG. 4C shows an example of a normal stop display mode.

  In the case of this example, there are two types of stop display modes for normal maps, “general map 1” which is a winning symbol and “general map 2” which is an out symbol.

  In the case where a general-purpose display game is started on the condition that a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general-purpose start opening 124, the general-purpose display device 112 displays that all seven segments are turned on. Then, the “variable display of the usual map” is performed by repeatedly turning on one central segment. After that, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “general figure 1” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the usual figure variable game being lost, the “normal figure 2” is stopped and displayed.

<Data table of main control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 2A is an example of a jackpot determination table, FIG. 1B is an example of a high probability state transition determination table, and FIG. 2C is an example of a timer number determination table. is there.

  The jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 5A includes the type of information stored in the gaming state storage area provided in the RAM 308 (hereinafter simply referred to as “gaming information”) and the first special figure starting port 126. Lottery data (first special figure starting port lottery data) used when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that the ball has won, and a predetermined ball indicating that the ball has won the second special figure starting port 128 It is the data table which stored the lottery data (2nd special figure starting port lottery data) used when a detection sensor detects in association with each other.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses these pieces of information to determine whether the special figure variation game is won (big hit) or wrong (miss), that is, “big hit determination”. Note that the “game information” includes information indicating a low probability state in which the special figure variable game is determined to be won with a predetermined low probability, and a high probability state in which the special figure variable game is determined to be a high probability with a higher probability than the low probability. Hereinafter, these are simply referred to as “low probability state” and “high probability state”. Further, the information stored in the game state storage area includes other information, which will be described later.

  The lottery data for the first special figure starting port is used to determine the result of the special figure variable game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 126. It is lottery data.

  For example, when the gaming state is in a low probability state, when the acquired special figure winning random number value (random number will be described later) is 10001 to 10187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won.

  On the other hand, when the acquired special figure winning random number is a numerical value other than 10001 to 10187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out of play.

  In this embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range indicated by the lottery data for the first special figure starting port in the low probability state is 10001. -10187 (the numerical range is 187), the winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to the first special figure starting port 126 in the low probability state is about 1 / 350.4 (= 187/65536).

  On the other hand, since the numerical range indicated by the lottery data for the first special figure starting port in the high probability state is 30001 to 13310 (the numerical range is 1310), the first special figure starting port 126 in the high probability state. The winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the special ball is about 1 / 50.0 (= 1310/65536), and the winning of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to the first special figure starting port 126 is won. The probability is set so that the high probability state is higher than the low probability state.

  The lottery data for the second special figure start port is used to determine the result of the special figure variable game that starts when a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has won the second special figure start port 128. It is lottery data. For example, when the gaming state is a low probability state and the acquired special figure winning random number value is 20001 to 20187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is won. On the other hand, when the acquired special figure winning random number is a numerical value other than 20001 to 20187, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out of play.

  In this embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure winning random number value can take is 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range is 65536), and the numerical value range indicated by the lottery data for the second special figure starting port in the low probability state is 20001. Since it is ˜20187 (the size of the numerical range is 187), the winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to the second special figure starting port 128 in the low probability state is about 1 / 350.4 (= 187/65536). On the other hand, since the numerical range indicated by the lottery data for the second special figure starting port in the high probability state is 40001 to 41310 (the numerical range is 1310), the second special figure starting port 128 in the high probability state. The winning probability of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the special ball is about 1 / 50.0 (= 1310/65536), and the winning of the special figure variable game based on the winning of the ball to the second special figure starting port 128 is won. The probability is set so that the high probability state is higher than the low probability state.

  The high-probability state transition determination table shown in FIG. 5B is a data table that stores lottery data used when it is determined that the jackpot is determined as a result of the jackpot determination.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 uses this high probability state transition determination table to determine whether to start a jackpot game or a special jackpot game after the end of the special figure variable game, that is, a probability change transition determination. I do.

  For example, if the acquired special figure random number value (the random number value will be described later) is a numerical value of 64 to 127, in the storage area of the probability change (probability change) flag provided in the RAM 308, after the special figure change game ends. Information indicating that a special jackpot game is to be started is set (here, setting the special jackpot game start information in the storage area for the probability change flag is referred to as “setting the probability change flag to ON”).

  On the other hand, when the acquired special figure random number value is other than a numerical value of 64 to 127, information indicating that the jackpot game is started is set in the above-described probability variation flag storage area (where the probability variation flag is stored). Setting the jackpot game start information in the area is referred to as setting the probability variation flag off).

  In the present embodiment, the numerical value range that the special figure random number value can take is 0 to 127 (the numerical value range is 128), the lottery data migration determination random number range is 64 to 127 (the numerical value range is 64). Therefore, when the result of the jackpot determination is winning, the probability of winning the result of the probability change transition determination, that is, the probability of starting the special jackpot is 1/2 (= 64/128).

  The timer number determination table shown in FIG. 5C is used for a lottery to determine a timer number indicating a change time from when the special figure display device 114 starts displaying the special figure to the stop display. It is a data table which memorize | stored lottery data.

  The basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 determines a timer number based on this information, the above jackpot determination result (a value of a jackpot flag described later), and a timer random number value described later.

  In this embodiment, a special figure timer random number value (the random number value will be described later) can take a numerical value range of 0 to 65535 (the numerical value range has a size of 65536), and the above jackpot determination result is not selected properly Since the range of the timer random number of timer 1 is 0 to 60235 (the size of the numerical range is 60236), the probability of selecting timer 1 (fluctuation time 5 seconds, no reach) as the timer number is 60236/65536. As a timer number, the probability of selecting timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds, normal reach) is 4250/65536, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds, long reach) is 800/65536, timer 3 (variation time) The probability of selecting 40 seconds, multiline reach) is 250/65536.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot determination result is winning, the timer random number range of timer 2 is 0 to 15535 (the numerical range size is 15536), so timer 2 (variation time 10 seconds, normal reach) is selected as the timer number The probability of doing is 15535/65536. As a timer number, the probability of selecting timer 3 (variation time 20 seconds, long reach, normal reach (revariation)) is 9000/65536, and the probability of selecting timer 4 (variation time 40 seconds, multiline reach) is 38000. The probability of selecting / 65536, timer 5 (variation time 50 seconds, full rotation reach) is 3000/65536.

<Data table of sub-control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 406 of the sub-control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 6A shows an example of a variable number selection table used when the result of the jackpot determination is unsuccessful (the jackpot flag described later is off), and FIG. 6B shows the jackpot described above. It shows an example of a variable number selection table used when the result of the determination is winning (a jackpot flag to be described later is on).

  The variation number selection table shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B is a data table for determining the effect display mode in the decorative symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 110. It is used to determine the variation number based on the result (the value of the probability variation flag described later) and the value of the variation determining random number described later. In the column corresponding to the item “variation mode” of the variation number selection table, the variation mode corresponding to the variation number is described for reference. For example, when the variation 11 of the variation number is selected, When the display control of the decorative symbol display device 110 is performed in a variation mode “long reach” described later and the variation number variation 19 is selected, the display control of the decoration symbol display device 110 in a variation mode “full rotation reach” described later. Shows you to do.

  For example, if the result of the jackpot determination is incorrect, the timer number is timer 1, and the probability variation flag is on (or off), the variation number selection table when the jackpot flag is off as shown in FIG. Refer to In this case, since the numerical range of the random number for variation determination corresponding to timer number = timer 1 is 0 to 127 (the numerical range has a size of 128), the probability is 100% (= 128/128) as the variation number. That is, the variation 1 is selected regardless of the obtained variation determining random value, and information indicating that the selection result is variation 1 is stored in the variation number storage area provided in the RAM 408. Further, when the jackpot determination result is won and the timer number is timer 2 and the probability variation flag is OFF, the variation number selection table when the jackpot flag is ON shown in FIG. 6B is referred to. In this case, the numerical range of the random number for variation determination corresponding to timer number = timer 2 and probability variation flag = off is 0 to 47 (the numerical range is 48) and 48 to 127 (the numerical range is 80). Therefore, as a variation number, variation 6 is selected with a probability of 48/128, and variation 7 is selected with a probability of 80/128.

  7 (a) to (d) and FIGS. 8 (a) to (d) are decorative symbols based on the variation numbers determined using FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b) and the value of a random number for determining symbols described later. It is the figure which showed an example of the symbol determination table for determining the combination of the temporary stop symbol made to temporarily stop on the display apparatus 110, and the combination of the stop symbol made to stop-display.

  FIG. 7A is used when the variation number is variation 1, and an example of the symbol determination table for determining the type of combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and stopped, FIG. An example of the symbol determination table corresponding to the variation 5, FIG. 10C shows an example of the symbol determination table corresponding to the variations 6, 10, 13, 14, and 18, and FIG. An example of a determination table is shown.

  8A shows an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to the variation 9, FIG. 8B shows an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to the variations 11, 15, 16, and 19, and FIG. An example of the symbol determination table corresponding to the variations 8, 17, and 20 is shown in FIG. 9D, and an example of the symbol determination table corresponding to the variation 12 is shown. The temporary stop symbol combination indicates a temporary stop symbol combination that temporarily stops before the symbol becomes the stop symbol combination, and the stop symbol combination indicates the stop symbol combination that is finally stopped. Is shown.

  Moreover, the symbol determination table corresponding to the fluctuations 1 to 5 shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B is a table to be selected when the jackpot determination is unsuccessful (in the case of losing), and FIG. ) And (d), the symbol determination table corresponding to the variations 6, 10, 13, 14, 18, and 7 is a table that is selected when the jackpot determination is a win and the probability change transition determination is an incorrect selection (in the case of a jackpot). In the symbol determination table corresponding to the fluctuations 9, 11, 15, 16, 19, 8, 17, 20, 12 shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D, the jackpot determination is won and the probability change transition determination is also possible. It is a table to select in the case of winning (in the case of special jackpot).

  Here, the tables shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D are configured to be selected only in the case of a special jackpot. However, when a combination of stop symbols is selected using this table, the symbols are displayed. The area 110a to 110c includes a case where the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot (even-numbered double eyes) is displayed in a stopped manner instead of the symbol combination corresponding to the special jackpot. Of course, a special jackpot game is started after the stop display, and a high probability state is set after the jackpot operation is finished.

  For example, when the variation number is variation 6, sub-control unit 400 refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. In this case, the numerical value range of the symbol determining random value corresponding to the variation 6 (the random value will be described later) is 0 to 25 (the numerical value range is 26), and 26 to 51 (the numerical value range is 26). ) 52 to 77 (the numerical range size is 26), 78 to 102 (the numerical range size is 25), and 103 to 127 (the numerical range size is 25). As a combination, “decoration 2—decoration 2—decoration 2”, “decoration 4—decoration 4—decoration 4”, “decoration 6—decoration 6—decoration 6”, “decoration 8—decoration” with a probability of about 1/5 each. Either “8-decoration 8” or “decoration 10-decoration 10-decoration 10” is selected.

<Data table of sub-control unit>
Next, a data table stored in the ROM 406 of the sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a figure which showed an example of the stop mode determination table of the 4th symbol 704 shown in FIG.

  The fourth symbol stop mode determination table shown in FIG. 9 stores the state of the big hit flag and the probability variation flag stored in the game state storage area provided in the RAM 408 and the stop mode of the fourth symbol 704 in association with each other. This is a data table.

  The basic circuit 402 of the sub-control unit 400 is based on the state of the jackpot flag and the probability variation flag and the stop state determination table of the 4th symbol of FIG. Make a decision.

  Although details will be described later, the stop mode of the fourth symbol 704 is determined based on the stop mode determination table of the fourth symbol of FIG. That is, when the big hit flag is off, the color is blue and the display position is displayed on the right side. When the big hit flag is on and the probability variation flag is off, the color is green and the display position is displayed in the center. When the jackpot flag is on and the probability variation flag is on, the color is red and the display position is displayed on the left side.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  The main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) (not shown) that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes processing in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, the interrupt mask is set, the I / O port 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, the WDT (watchdog timer) ) Is set to the initial value. In this embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set as the initial value in WDT.

  In step S102, WDT is reset and time measurement by WDT is restarted.

  In step S103, whether or not the low voltage signal is on, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 336 supplies from the power management unit 650 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 9v), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. If the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply has been shut off), the process returns to step S102. If the low voltage signal is off (if the CPU 304 has not detected the power supply being cut off), the process proceeds to step S102. The process proceeds to S104.

  In step S104, initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a counter timer 312 with a numerical value for determining a period for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in a regular period, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a sub-port) Processing for outputting a clear signal from the output port to the control unit 400, setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S105, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before the power interruption (before the power interruption), and the state before the power interruption is not restored (when the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is set to the initial state). ) Proceeds to step S107. Similarly, if the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S107.

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when an operation unit provided on the power supply board 162 is operated by a shop clerk or the like is turned on (indicating that there is an operation), That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S107 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and whether the power status information is information indicating suspend. Determine whether or not.

  As a result of the determination, if the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S107 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, the RAM 308 A checksum is calculated by adding all 1-byte data stored in a predetermined area (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the result of the calculated checksum is It is determined whether or not it is a value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal).

  If the checksum result is a specific value (for example, 0) (if the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S106 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value ( For example, if it is other than 0 (when the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S107 in order to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, if the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S106, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read and reset to the stack pointer. In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out, reset to each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is restarted from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in steps S108 and S109) performed immediately before branching to the main control unit timer interrupt process immediately before the power interruption.

  In step S107, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization processing, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer, initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed.

  In step S108, after setting for interrupt inhibition, basic random number initial value update processing is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, two initial value generation random number counters for generating the initial values of the normal figure winning random number counter and the special figure random value counter, the normal figure timer random number value, and the special figure timer random number counter, respectively. Two random number counters for generating numerical values are updated.

  For example, if the range of values that can be taken as normal timer random numbers is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal timer random value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated.

  After this basic random number initial value update process is completed, interrupt permission is set and the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S108 and S109 except during the main control unit timer interrupt process starting at predetermined intervals.

<Main controller timer interrupt processing>
Next, main control unit timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt signal is used as a trigger to perform main control unit timer interrupt processing. Start with a period of

  In step S201, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving the value of each register of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S202, the WDT count value exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and the WDT interrupt is not generated (a process abnormality is not detected) periodically (in this embodiment). In the example, the restart is performed once in about 2 ms which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, detection signals of various sensors 318 including a glass frame opening sensor, a front frame opening sensor, a lower pan full sensor, a plurality of ball detection sensors, and the like are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The presence / absence of a detection signal is monitored and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 318 in the RAM 308.

  In this embodiment, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor 318 detected in the timer interruption process of the last time (about 4 ms before) is provided in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. Each sphere detection sensor read out from the storage area, stored in the RAM 308 in a detection signal storage area provided in advance for each sphere detection sensor 318, and detected in the previous timer interrupt process (about 2 ms before) Information on the presence / absence of the detection signal 318 is read from the current detection signal storage area provided in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor 318, and this information is stored in the previous detection signal storage area. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor 318 detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S203, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor 318 stored in each storage area of the previous detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor 318 matches.

  The information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor 318 includes predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no detection signal before, detection signal last time, detection signal this time). In the case of a match to the winning entry (the general winning opening 122, the variable winning opening 130) or the starting opening (the first special figure starting opening 126, the second special drawing starting opening 128), or It is determined that there has been passage through an entrance 239, which will be described later, or a normal start port 124.

  For example, in the ball detection sensor 318 that detects the entrance to the general winning opening 122, when the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three matches the winning determination pattern information described above, the player has entered the general winning opening 122. In the case where the information regarding the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with entering the winning opening 122.

  In step S204 and step S205, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed.

  In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S108 is updated, and then the normal winning random number value and special value used in the main control unit 300 are updated. The two random number counters for generating the figure random number values are updated.

  For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number for winning a normal figure is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a random number for winning a normal figure provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area.

  If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set.

  For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a random number for winning a customary prize that varies in a numerical value range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If it is a value equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), a value is acquired as an initial value from a random number counter for initial value generation corresponding to a random number counter for generating a random number for winning a common figure. The initial value set this time is stored in the above-mentioned initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating a normal winning random value has made one round next, in addition to setting the random number counter for generating a winning random value Keep it.

  In addition to the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the regular-winning random number next makes one round, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308.

  In step S206, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S207, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, a normal symbol display symbol update timer for timing the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the normal symbol display device 112, and a time for the symbol to be changed / stopped to be displayed on the special symbol display device 114. Various timers including a special figure display symbol update timer, a timer for measuring a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S208, winning prize counter updating processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when there is a winning (winning) in the winning opening (the general winning opening 122, the first and second special figure starting openings 126, 128, and the variable winning opening 130), The value of the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning opening is read, and 1 is added to set the original winning ball number storage area.

  In step S209, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, if there is a prize at the first and second special figure starting ports 126 and 128 and the number of special figure variable games held is less than four, it corresponds to the winning starting port. The value is acquired from the counter value storage register of the counter circuit 316 to be a special figure winning random number value.

  In addition, a value is acquired as a special figure random value from the random number counter for generating the special figure random value described above, and stored in a random value storage area provided in the RAM 308 together with the special figure winning random number value.

  In addition, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the general figure starting port 124, and the number of the general figure variable games held is less than two, the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value at that timing Is obtained as a random number value for normal winning, and is stored in a random number value storage area provided in the RAM 308 different from that for the above special figure.

  Further, in this winning acceptance process, when a predetermined ball detection sensor 318 detects a winning (winning) of the first and second special figure starting ports 126 and 128, the ordinary drawing starting port 124, or the variable winning port, In the transmission information to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 350, winning acceptance information indicating presence / absence of winning (winning) of the first and second special figure starting ports 126 and 128, the universal drawing starting port 124, and the variable winning port is set. To do.

  In step S210, a payout request number transmission process is performed. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 550 are composed of 1 byte, strobe information in bit 7 (indicating that data is set when on), and power supply in bit 6 Input information (when ON, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate the number of payout requests after processing I am doing so.

  In step S211, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in a general diagram state update process during a normal map change (a general-purpose general-purpose timer value to be described later is 1 or more), on / off drive control that repeatedly turns on and off the 7-segment LED constituting the general map display device 112 is performed. Do.

  Further, in the general chart state update process at the timing when the normal map change display time has elapsed (the timing when the value of the general map display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), when the hit flag is on, FIG. When the 7-segment LED constituting the universal display device 112 is controlled to be turned on / off so as to be in the form shown in FIG. 1 and the hit flag is off, the normal figure shown in FIG. In the RAM 308, in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec), the 7 segment LED constituting the ordinary display device 112 is controlled to be turned on / off so as to be in the second mode. In addition, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the normal stop time management timer. With this setting, the usual figure is stopped and the result of the usual figure variable game is notified to the player.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the normal stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the predetermined state is displayed. During the opening period (for example, 2 seconds), a signal for holding the blade member in an open state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the blade member of the second special figure starting port 128, and the blade opening time management provided in the RAM 308 is controlled. Information indicating the release period is set in the storage area of the timer.

  Further, in the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 msec). A signal for holding the blade member in a closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 330, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the normal state update process that starts at the timing when a predetermined closing period has elapsed (the timing when the value of the blade closing time management timer changes from 1 to 0), the normal state is set to inactive. In the normal state update process when the normal state is inactive, the process proceeds to the next step S212 without doing anything.

  In step S212, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the second special map start port 128 is not performed (the state of the general map is not in operation), and the pending general map variable game is not held. When the number is 1 or more, it is decided whether to win or not to win the result of the variable figure game by random lottery based on the random number value stored in the random number value storage area. If the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag.

  Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time for displaying the variable map on the general map display device 112 is selected from among them, and this variable display time is stored in the general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308 as the normal map variable display time.

  In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  In step S213, special figure state update processing is performed. In the special figure state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed according to the state of the special figure. For example, in special figure state update processing during special figure fluctuation (the value of a special figure general-purpose timer to be described later is 1 or more), on / off drive control for repeatedly turning on and off the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure display device 112 is performed. Do.

  Also, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the special figure change display time has elapsed (when the special figure display symbol update timer value changes from 1 to 0), the jackpot flag is on and the probability change flag is off When the special figure display device 114 has the special figure 1 shown in FIG. 4A and the jackpot flag is on and the probability variation flag is on, the special figure display device 114 has the special figure 2 shown in FIG. When the flag is off, the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure display device 112 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure display device 112 shown in FIG. In order to maintain the display period (for example, 500 msec), information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  With this setting, the special figure is stopped and displayed, and the result of the special figure variable game is notified to the player. Further, 02H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the transmission information storage area in order to execute a general command rotation stop setting transmission process in a command setting transmission process (step S215) described later.

  Further, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing at which the special figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), if the jackpot flag is on, a predetermined value is displayed. A special drawing waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308 for waiting for a period during which an image for notifying the player that a big hit by the liquid crystal display device 110 is started, that is, for a period of 3 seconds, is displayed. Information indicating the winning effect period is set in the area.

  Further, 04H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the transmission information storage area described above in order to execute the general command winning effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Also, in the special figure state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (when the value of the special figure standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds or A signal for holding the door member in an open state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the door member of the variable prize opening 130 (until a winning of a game ball of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable prize opening 130). At the same time, information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, 10H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Further, in the special figure state update process which starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) is variable. A signal for holding the door member in the closed state is output to the solenoid 330 for opening and closing the door member of the winning opening 130, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308. To do.

  Further, 20H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening closing setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Further, in the special figure state update process that is repeated at predetermined times (for example, 15 rounds) and this door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds), a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a big hit by the liquid crystal display device 110 In order to set so as to wait for a period during which an image for notifying the player of the end of the image is displayed, information indicating the effect standby period is set in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, 08H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command end effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S215).

  Further, in the special figure state update process which starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (the timing when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure state is set to inactive. . In the special figure state update process when the special figure is in a non-operating state, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S214.

  In step S214, special drawing related lottery processing is performed. In this special drawing-related lottery process, the opening / closing control of the special drawing variable game and the variable winning opening 130 is not performed (the state of the special drawing is inactive), and the number of the special drawing variable games held is 1 In the case of the above, a table defining the numerical range of random numbers such as the jackpot determination table of FIG. 5A, the high probability state transition determination table of FIG. 5B, the timer number determination table of FIG. Of the various lotteries used, the jackpot is determined first.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure winning random number value stored in the random value storage area in step S203 is within the numerical range of the lottery data for the first special figure starting port in the jackpot determination table. When the random number value is within the numerical range of the lottery data for the first special figure start opening, information indicating that the special figure variable game is won and the jackpot flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 is a big hit is set. (Here, setting the jackpot information in the RAM 308 is referred to as setting the jackpot flag to ON).

  On the other hand, when the special figure winning random number value is outside the numerical range of the lottery data for the first special figure starting port, it is determined that the special figure variable game is out of the game, and the jackpot flag storage area provided in the RAM 308 is out of the storage area. (In this case, setting outlier information in the RAM 308 is setting the jackpot flag off).

  Note that the number of special figure variable games held is stored in the special figure hold number storage area provided in the RAM 308. Each time a hit determination is made, the number of special figure variable games held is determined. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is stored again in this special figure reservation number storage area. In addition, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  As a specific example, if the gaming state is a low probability state and the special figure winning random number obtained based on the detection of the ball winning to the first special figure starting port 126 is 10100, the jackpot flag is set to ON, When the special figure winning random number is 10200, the jackpot flag is set to OFF.

  In addition, when the special figure winning random number value acquired based on the detection of the ball winning at the second special figure starting port 128 is 20100, the jackpot flag is set to ON, and when the special figure winning random number value is 20200, the jackpot flag is set. Set to off.

  If the jackpot flag is set to ON, then the probability variation transition determination is performed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the special figure random number value stored in the random value storage area in step S209 is within the numerical range of the transfer determination random number in the high probability state transfer determination table, and the special figure random number value is the lottery data. Is set in the storage area of the probability variation (probability variation) flag provided in the RAM 308, information indicating that the special jackpot game is started (here, the information on the start of the special jackpot game is stored in the RAM 308). Setting is called setting the probability variation flag on).

  On the other hand, if the special figure random number value is outside the numerical range of the lottery data, information indicating that the jackpot game is started is set in the storage area of the probability variation flag (here, the information on the start of the jackpot game is set). Setting in the RAM 308 is referred to as setting the probability variation flag off).

  For example, when the acquired special figure random number value is 20, the probability variation flag is set to OFF.

  On the other hand, if the acquired special figure random number value is 80, the probability variation flag is set to ON.

  Regardless of the result of the jackpot determination, the process for determining the timer number (timer NO) is performed next.

  Specifically, the value of the random counter for generating the special figure timer random value described above is acquired as the special figure timer random value. A timer number corresponding to the numerical value range of the timer random number in the timer number determination table including the value of the jackpot flag and the acquired special figure timer random number value is selected and stored in a predetermined timer number storage area provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, the fluctuation time corresponding to the timer number is stored as the special figure fluctuation display time in the special figure display symbol update timer, and the general command rotation start setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S215). For this reason, 01H is additionally stored as transmission information (general information) in the transmission information storage area described above, and the process ends.

  For example, when the jackpot flag is off and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 50000, the special figure timer random number value is in the range of 0 to 60235, so 1 corresponding to those conditions in the timer number determination table. The timer 1 indicating the timer number stored in the line and 5 indicating the variation time are selected and stored in the respective storage areas provided in the RAM 308.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is on and the acquired special figure timer random number value is 64000, the special figure timer random number value is not in the range of 0 to 15535, so the timer 2 is not selected and is not 15536 to 24535. Timer 3 is not selected, and timer 4 is not selected because it is not 24536 to 62535. However, since it is within the range of 62536 to 65535, it is stored in the eighth line corresponding to those conditions in the timer number determination table. The timer 5 indicating the timer number and the variable time 50 are selected and stored in the respective storage areas provided in the RAM 308. In consideration of 2 ms which is the start cycle of the interrupt processing, a value obtained by multiplying the selected variation time value by 500 (1000 ms / 2 ms) is set in the variation time storage area.

  For example, when the variation time is 5 seconds, a value of 2500 is set as an initial value in the variation time storage area, and the value of the variation time storage area is set to 1 each time the timer update process in step S207 is executed. By subtracting, the passage of time can be measured by the number of execution times of interrupt processing. In addition, when the value of the variable time storage area is subtracted every time (for example, five times) of the timer interrupt processing (for example, 2 ms cycle), if the variable time is 10 seconds, 10 seconds is required. Since it is 10000 ms, dividing by the period (2 ms × 5) sets 1000 to the variable time storage area.

  In step S215, command setting transmission processing is performed. The output schedule information transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are command types ( 00H is the basic command, 01H is the symbol variation start command, 04H is the symbol variation stop command, 05H is the winning effect start command, 06H is the end effect start command, and 07H is the number of jackpot rounds Designated command, information that can specify the type of command such as a power recovery command in the case of 0EH and a RAM clear command in the case of 0FH), and bits 0 to 10 are command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type) It is composed.

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. In addition, if the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes a jackpot flag value (information indicating jackpot / losing), a probability flag value (information indicating low / high probability at jackpot), special figure In the case of a symbol variation stop command (also referred to as a confirmation command) including information indicating the timer number selected in the related lottery process (“timer NO” as variation time information), the value of the jackpot flag, the probability variation flag Value, information indicating stop of change display (determined stop), etc., and in the case of winning effect command and end effect start command, including information indicating the value of probability change flag, etc. If so, information indicating the value of the probability variation flag, the number of jackpot rounds, and the like is included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 126, presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 128, winning of the variable winning port 130 Includes presence or absence.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, the command type is 01H, the jackpot flag value stored in the RAM 308 as the command data, the value of the probability variation flag, and the timer number (timer NO. ), Information indicating the number of special figure variable games on hold is set.

  In the general command rotation stop setting transmission process described above, 04H is set as the command type, information indicating the value of the jackpot flag stored in the RAM 308, the value of the probability change flag, the change display stop (fixed stop), etc. is set as the command data. .

  In the above-described general command winning effect setting transmission process, the command control information output to the liquid crystal display device 110, the various lamps 370, and the speaker 366 during the winning effect period stored in the RAM 308 as the command type and the command type, the probability variation flag. And information indicating the number of reserved special figure variable games, etc. are set.

  In the above-described general command end effect setting transmission process, the effect control information output to the liquid crystal display device 110, the various lamps 370, and the speaker 366 during the effect standby period stored in the RAM 308 as the command type and the command type, the probability change flag And information indicating the number of reserved special figure variable games, etc. are set.

  In the general command big prize opening release transmission process described above, the information indicating the command type is 07H, the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308 as the command data, the value of the probability variation flag, the number of the special figure variable games held, etc. Set.

  In the above-described general command big prize closing setting transmission process, the information indicating the command type is 08H, the number of jackpot rounds stored in the RAM 308 as the command data, the value of the probability variation flag, the number of the special figure variable games held, etc. Set.

  In the sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the effect control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and the command data included in the output schedule information Based on this information, the contents of the effect control can be determined.

  Further, in the command setting transmission process of step S215, after waiting for the information transmitted in the payout request number transmission process of step S210 to stabilize, whether or not to output the detection information of the game ball to the payout control unit 550 A strobe signal that is a signal is output to the payout control unit 550. The payout control unit 550 performs a payout control unit command reception interrupt process (payout control unit strobe interrupt process), which will be described later, upon receiving this strobe signal.

  In step S216, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 652 that is separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S217, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step 203 are read to monitor whether there is a glass frame opening error, a front frame opening error, or a lower pan full error. When the glass frame opening error, the front frame opening error, or the lower plate full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 includes the glass frame opening error, the front frame opening error, Set device information that indicates the presence or absence of a full dish error. In addition, when it is detected that a game ball has passed through the entrance 239 by a ball detection sensor provided at the entrance 239 described later, device information indicating that the game ball has passed through the entrance 239 is set.

  Further, various solenoids 330 are driven to control the opening and closing of the second special figure starting port 128 and the variable prize opening 130, and the special figure display device 114 and the universal diagram display device 112 are connected via the display circuits 322, 324 and 328. The display data to be output to the various status display units 326 and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310.

  Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S210) is output to the sub-control unit 400 via the output port 310.

  In step S218, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is on. If the low voltage signal is on (when power supply shutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S219. If the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S220.

  In step S219, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, or interrupt permission is set.

  In step S220, the voltage monitoring circuit 336 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit 650 to the main control unit 300 outputs a voltage decrease signal indicating that the voltage has decreased when the voltage value is equal to or lower than a predetermined value. Monitors whether or not output is detected, that is, whether or not power-off is detected. If power-off is detected, a specific variable or stack pointer is used to return to the power-off state when power is restored. Is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power interruption processing such as initialization of the input / output port is performed.

  <Sub control section main processing>

  Next, the sub control unit main process executed by the CPU 404 of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main process of the sub control unit.

  The sub-control unit 400 is provided with a reset signal output circuit that outputs a reset signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 to which this reset signal has been input starts reset by a reset interrupt and executes processing in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 406. First, various initial settings are performed in step S301. In this initial setting, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization of various variables, and the like are performed.

  In step S302, command input processing (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S303, a command is output to the liquid crystal control circuit 374 via the output port of the I / O 410.

  In step S304, it is determined whether the value of a timer variable storage area described later is 10 or more. When the value of the timer variable storage area is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305, and when the value of the timer variable storage area is less than 10, the process proceeds to step S302.

  In step S305, 0 is stored in the timer variable storage area.

  In step S306, effect data update processing is performed. In this effect data update process, based on the combination of the change number and temporary stop symbol stored in the change pattern selection process described later, update effect data for variably displaying decorative symbols and set in the symbol stop process described later Based on the combination of the stopped symbols, the effect data for variably displaying the decorative symbols is updated, and the decorative symbol display device is based on the elapsed time since the variation display of the decorative symbols is started. 110, the operation control data for controlling effects by the shielding means 250, the speaker 416, the various lamps 420, the effect movable body of the effect device 200, and the like are updated.

  Further, in step S306, based on the updated effect data, a command (for example, decoration 7 on the left) is output to the sub-control unit 400 in the process of step S303 to be executed next time so as to perform a variation display or a stop display of the decoration symbol. A command for instructing to stop, a command for operating the shielding means 250, etc.) are stored in a liquid crystal command storage area provided in the RAM 408, etc. Prepare to control the movable body. In addition, when a predetermined condition is established, a lottery such as whether or not to execute a predetermined effect, for example, whether or not to perform an effect using a chance button, is performed.

  In step S307, sound output processing is performed. In this sound output process, the audio data to be output to the speaker 416 included in the speaker control information acquired in step S304 is set in the output port of the I / O 410, and the sound circuit 418 is controlled to output the speaker 416. .

  In step S308, lamp control processing is performed. In this lamp control process, data indicating lighting / extinguishing of lamps to be output to various lamps 420 included in the various lamp control information acquired in step S304 is set in the output port of the I / O 410, and various lamps 420 are set. The display circuit 422 is controlled to turn on and off.

  In step S309, an effect driving device control process is performed. In this effect drive control process, data indicating the operation timing included in the control information for the effect movable body acquired in step S304 is set in the output port of the I / O 410, and the effect movable object and the like are set. The production drive circuit 376 controls the various production drive devices 424 to be driven.

The sub-control unit 400 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S302 to S304 thereafter, except for interruption by strobe processing, chance button processing, or sub-control unit timer interrupt processing described later.

  <Command input processing>

  Next, the command input process (step S302) in the sub-control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of command input processing.

  In step S401, the contents of a command storage area to be described later are confirmed, and it is determined whether or not an unprocessed command remains. If an unprocessed command remains in the command storage area, the process proceeds to step S402. If an unprocessed command does not remain in the command storage area, the process ends and returns to the sub-control unit main process. .

  In step S402, the process jumps to a process corresponding to an unprocessed command (a variation pattern selection process, a symbol stop process, etc. described later).

  <Change pattern selection processing>

  FIG. 12C is a flowchart showing the flow of the variation pattern selection process, and FIG. 12D is a flowchart showing the flow of the symbol stop process.

  In step S402, based on the type of unprocessed command to be processed next among the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area, the variation pattern selection process shown in FIG. This is executed based on the change start command) and the symbol stop process shown in FIG. There are other processes based on unprocessed commands. For example, a round start command that is output by the main control unit 300 each time the opening control of the variable winning opening 130 is started during the jackpot and includes information indicating the number of opening of the variable winning opening 130 after the jackpot start is an unprocessed command. For example, a round start process performed in some cases. Other processing is omitted here.

  In step S501 of the variation pattern selection process, the value of the jackpot flag, the probability variation flag, and the timer number included in the unprocessed command are extracted and stored in the respective storage areas of the RAM 408. Further, referring to the variation number selection table and the symbol determination table, effect data (in this embodiment, variation number, temporary stop symbol / stop symbol combination, etc.) is selected and stored in the symbol storage area provided in the RAM 408. Then, the process is terminated.

  In step S601 of the symbol stop process, if the unprocessed command is a confirmed command (symbol variation stop command), the three ornament symbols constituting the combination of stop symbols stored in the symbol storage area are displayed as ornament symbols. Set to display in the three display areas of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas 110a to 110c of the device 110, and set the fourth symbol to be displayed in the stop mode based on FIG. To do. In the round start process, information indicating the number of times the variable winning opening 130 is opened after the jackpot start included in the unprocessed command is extracted and stored in the storage area of the RAM 408.

  <Strobe interrupt processing>

  Next, strobe interrupt processing of the sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of strobe interrupt processing.

  This strobe interrupt process is a process executed when the sub control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S701 of the strobe interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  <Chance button interrupt processing>

  Next, the chance button interrupt process of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of chance button interrupt processing.

  This chance button interruption process is a process executed when the sub control unit 400 detects an operation of the chance button 146 by the chance button detection circuit 364.

  In step S801 of the chance button interrupt process, a value is acquired from the detection counter stored in the detection counter storage area of the RAM 408 for measuring the number of times the chance button 146 is pressed, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Store in the original detection counter storage area.

  <Variable update interrupt processing>

  Next, the sub-control unit variable update interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub-control unit variable update interrupt process.

  The sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and this sub-control unit timer interrupt processing is performed at a predetermined cycle. Run with.

  In step S901 of the sub-control unit variable update interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S304, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

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<Design display process>
Next, the symbol display process of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment, on the liquid crystal display device 110, for example, an image as shown in FIG. 14 is displayed, and when a plurality of symbols are variably displayed, it is easy to visually recognize the image that the player wants to confirm with the highest priority. To do. In the following description, the symbol displayed in the left symbol display area 110a of the liquid crystal display device 110 is referred to as a first symbol 701, the symbol displayed in the middle symbol display area 110b is referred to as a second symbol 702, and is displayed in the right symbol display area 110c. The symbol to be displayed is called a third symbol 703 (see FIG. 14). Further, a fourth symbol 704 is provided with the game state as a display symbol (see FIG. 14).

  FIG. 13 schematically illustrates both processes (including command transmission) performed from the decorative symbol variation display to the stop display in the processing flowcharts of the main control unit and the sub control unit illustrated in FIGS. 10 to 12. FIG. In FIG. 13, steps F101 to F103 are processes in the main control unit 300, and steps F201 to F205 are processes in the sub control unit 400.

  In step F101, the main control unit 300 determines “information indicating jackpot / losing”, “information indicating low probability / high probability at jackpot” (whether it is a probable change) and “variation time” determined by the random number lottery described above. A symbol variation start command including “information” (timer number) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  The sub-control unit 400 that has received this symbol variation start command sets (turns on) the jackpot flag if “information indicating jackpot / losing” is a jackpot in step F201, and “low probability and high probability of jackpot” If the “information indicating” is a probability variation, the probability variation flag is set (turned on), and a variation determining random number and a symbol determining random number are acquired (latched).

  Subsequently, in step F202, the sub-control unit 400, based on “variation time information” (timer number), jackpot flag state, probability variation flag state, and variation determination random number, FIG. The change number is specified by the change number selection table shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, in step F203, the sub-control unit 400, as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D and FIGS. 8A to 8D, based on the variation number specified in step F202 and the design determining random number. The combination of the temporary stop symbol and the stop symbol is specified by the temporary stop and stop symbol combination table.

  Subsequently, in step F204, the sub-control unit 400 changes the first symbol 701, the second symbol 702, the third symbol 703, and the fourth symbol 704 in the variation form of the variation number specified in step F202 (variation display). ).

  In this first embodiment, the fourth symbol 704 is a circle, and the variation pattern thereof is “displayed in blue on the right side” → “displayed in green in the center” → “displayed in red on the left side” → “displayed on the right side” "Display in blue" is repeated. The variation pattern of the fourth symbol 704 is a uniform variation pattern regardless of the variation form of the variation number identified in step F202.

  14A and 14B are diagrams showing the display contents of the liquid crystal display device 110, where FIG. 14A is a diagram showing a variation start state in step F204, and FIG. 14B is a diagram showing a state following (A). Yes, (C) is a diagram showing a reach state.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the display contents of the liquid crystal display device 110, (A) is a diagram showing a state following FIG. 14 (C), and (B) is a confirmation following (A). It is a figure which shows a state.

  14 and 15, the liquid crystal display device 110 displays the first symbol 701 in the left symbol display area 110a, the second symbol 702 in the middle symbol display area 110b, and the third symbol in the right symbol display area 110c. A symbol 703 is displayed, and a fourth symbol 704 is displayed in the lower right part. Further, a background image 707 is displayed on the entire background of the liquid crystal display device 110, and a character image 706 is further displayed. Further, a region 705 which is a mark image for improving the visibility of the fourth symbol 704 is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 15, a ● image 708, which is a mark image indicating that the reach is being performed, is displayed.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a hierarchy of display contents of the liquid crystal display device 110, where (A) shows an image displayed on the farthest side as viewed from the player, and (B) shows the player more than (A). (C) shows an image displayed on the player side from (B), and (D) shows the player side from (C), that is, a position closest to the player. It is a figure which shows the image performed.

  The background image 707 shown in FIG. 16A and the character image 706 shown in FIG. 16B are of interest to the player, but are shown in FIG. The first symbol 701, the second symbol 702 and the third symbol 703 shown in FIG. 4, the fourth symbol 704 shown in FIG. 16D, the region 705, and the image 708 are closer to the player than the background image 707 and the character image 706. It is displayed.

  By the way, at the stage where the notification of whether or not the big hit is made, the first symbol 701, the second symbol 702, and the third symbol 703 are displayed in a temporary stop by the combination of the temporary stop symbols in FIG. 7B. In this temporary stop, the first symbol 701, the second symbol 702, and the third symbol 703 are displayed while the temporary stop symbol is slightly shaken up and down while displaying the temporary stop symbol. For the first symbol 701, the second symbol 702, and the third symbol 703 that are temporarily stopped, the image 708 is fixedly displayed on the player side. It becomes easier for the player to recognize minute fluctuations in the 1st symbol 701, the 2nd symbol 702, and the 3rd symbol 703, and it becomes easier for the player to identify whether or not it is in a temporarily stopped state.

  Although the background and character are important for the production, the player eventually plays the game in anticipation of a big hit, and therefore the first symbol 701 and second for notifying whether or not the big hit is made. The symbol 702, the third symbol 703, and the fourth symbol 704 are images to be confirmed with the highest priority. Further, in addition to this, the fourth symbol 704 is a symbol that can be reliably identified as probable or non-probable, and therefore has a higher importance than the first symbol 701, the second symbol 702, and the third symbol 703. It is a design.

  In the first embodiment, the fourth symbol 704 is displayed on the most player side so as to overlap the area 705. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the fourth symbol 704 and the region 705, showing the variation pattern of the fourth symbol 704, (A) is a diagram showing “displayed in blue on the right side”, and (B) is “ It is a figure which shows "displayed in green in the center", and (C) is a figure which shows "displayed in red on the left side." As described above, the variation pattern of the fourth symbol 704 repeats “displayed in blue on the right side” → “displayed in green in the center” → “displayed in red on the left side” → “displayed in blue on the right side” Each of FIGS. 17A, 17B, and 17C is repeatedly displayed in this order with a predetermined cycle (for example, 33 ms cycle).

  The mark area ● 705 is, for example, a fixed black color, circular, and fixed in size and position, and the fourth symbol 704 is displayed more variably on the player side than the ● area 705. If the ● area 705 is not displayed, the fourth symbol 704 is mixed with the movement (variation display) of the background image 707 and the character image 706, making it difficult to visually recognize the fourth symbol 704. The fourth pattern 704 can be clearly visually recognized by the ● area 705 displayed in a fixed manner (color, size, position). That is, by contrasting with the region 705, the player can easily recognize the variable display of the fourth symbol 704, and the player can easily identify the gaming state.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 13, the main control unit 300 sets a timer value based on “variable time information” (timer number) (step F102), monitors the passage of time, and the timer value has timed up. If so, a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400 (step F103). In the sub-control unit 400, until the confirmation command is received from the main control unit 300, the fluctuation display in step F204 (for example, the scroll fluctuation display of the first to third symbols, the reach fluctuation display, the temporary stop fluctuation display. The fluctuation display of the fourth symbol. )I do.

  If the sub-control unit 400 receives a confirmation command from the main control unit 300 in step F205, the sub-control unit 400 stops the first symbol 701, the second symbol 702, and the third symbol 703 with the combination of the stop symbols identified in step F203. Further, based on the state of the jackpot flag and the state of the probability variation flag, the stop state of the fourth symbol 704 is identified by referring to the stop state determination table of the fourth symbol shown in FIG. The stop of the 4th symbol 704 is displayed in the specified stop mode.

  14 and 15 show the display contents when the jackpot flag is off, therefore the probability variation flag is also off, the timer number is timer 2, the variation number is variation 02, the variation form is normal reach, and the symbol determining random number is 52-69. Is shown.

  By the way, the reach is, for example, a combination that becomes a big hit in FIG. 4B if the remaining one of the first symbol 701, the second symbol 702, and the third symbol 703 that are variably displayed is aligned. State.

  14A and 14B, the first symbol 701, the second symbol 702, the third symbol 703, and the fourth symbol 704 are variably displayed in a predetermined variation pattern. Thereafter, since the variation form is normal reach this time, the reach state is shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 14C, the background image 707 and the character image 706 are shaken to excite the game.

  FIG. 15A shows a temporary stop state, and the first symbol 701, the second symbol 702, and the third symbol 703 are displayed in a temporary stop by the combination of the temporary stop symbols in FIG. 7B. During this temporary stop, an image 708 is fixedly displayed as shown in FIG. At this time, since it is not a stop yet but a temporary stop, the 4th symbol 704 repeats the fluctuation in a predetermined fluctuation pattern.

  Thereafter, the state of FIG. 15B is stopped, and the first symbol 701, the second symbol 702, and the third symbol 703 are stopped and displayed by the combination of the symbols of FIG. 7B. At this time, since the jackpot flag is off, the fourth symbol 704 is stopped and displayed as “displayed in blue on the right side” as shown in FIG.

<< First Modification of First Embodiment >>
In the first embodiment, the fourth symbol 704, which is an identification symbol, is a circle, and a circular image is used as the area 705, which is a mark image of the identification symbol, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the fourth symbol 1704, which is an identification symbol, is a circle, and the mark symbol image of the identification symbol is used as a region 1705, and a rectangular image is used as the fourth symbol, as shown in FIG. The variation pattern may be constituted by the right side display of 1704 and the left side display of the fourth symbol 1704 as shown in FIG.

<< Second Modification of First Embodiment >>
In the first embodiment, the variation pattern of the fourth symbol 704 repeats “displayed in blue on the right side” → “displayed in green in the center” → “displayed in red on the left side” → “displayed in blue on the right side”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, “displayed in blue on the right side” → “displayed in green in the center” → “displayed in red on the left side” → “displayed in green in the center” The combination pattern may be in any order such as “display in blue on the right side” → “display in green in the center” → “display in red on the left side”.

<< Second Example >>
In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the fourth symbol 2704, which is an identification symbol, is a circle, and a circular image is used as a region 2705, which is a mark image of the identification symbol, as shown in FIG. The variation pattern may be constituted by the left display of the fourth symbol 2704 and the right display of the fourth symbol 2704 as shown in FIG.

<< Third Example >>
In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the fourth symbols 3704a and 3704b which are identification symbols are circles, and circular images are used as the regions 3705a and 3705b which are mark images of the identification symbols. A variation pattern may be configured by the left display of the fourth symbols 3704a and 3704b as in FIG. 20A and the right display of the fourth symbols 3704a and 3704b as in FIG. 20B.

<< 4th Example >>
In the fourth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the fourth symbols 4704a, 4704b, and 4704c, which are identification symbols, are circles, and a circular image is used as a mark image of the identification symbols. Is displayed in the vicinity of the fourth symbol 4704a, 4704b, 4704c, and the fourth symbol 4704a as shown in FIG. 21A is displayed in black, 4704b is displayed in black, 4704c is displayed in white, and in FIG. The fourth pattern 4704a may be displayed in white, 4704b in black, and 4704c in black.

<< 5th Example >>
In the fifth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, the fourth symbols 5704a, 5704b, and 5704c, which are identification symbols, are circles, and a circular image is used as an image 5705, which is a mark image of the identification symbol. Is displayed in the vicinity of the fourth symbol 5704a, 5704b, 5704c, and the fourth symbol 5704a as shown in FIG. 22 (A) is displayed in black, 5704b is displayed in black, 5704c is displayed in white, and in FIG. 22 (B). The 4th symbol 5704a is displayed in white, 5704b is displayed in black, 5704c is displayed in black, the 4th symbol 5704a is displayed in black, 5704b is displayed in white, and 5704c is displayed in black. You may comprise a fluctuation pattern in these arbitrary orders.

<< Sixth Example >>
In the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the fourth symbols 6704a, 6704b, and 6704c, which are identification symbols, are circles. A circle image is used as a mark image of the identification symbols. Is displayed in the vicinity of the fourth symbol 6704a, 6704b, 6704c, the fourth symbol 6704a as shown in FIG. 23A is displayed in black, 6704b is displayed in white, 6704c is displayed in white, The 4th symbol 6704a is displayed in white, 6704b is displayed in black, 6704c is displayed in white, the 4th symbol 6704a is displayed in white, 6704b is displayed in white, 6704c is displayed in black, You may comprise a fluctuation pattern in these arbitrary orders.

<< Seventh Embodiment >>
In the seventh embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the fourth symbol 7704 as the identification symbol is a circle, and a horizontally long rectangular image is used as the black bar image 7705 as the landmark image of the identification symbol. Is displayed in the vicinity of the 4th symbol 7704, and a variation pattern is formed by the left side display of the 4th symbol 7704 as shown in FIG. 24 (A) and the right side display of the 4th symbol 7704 as shown in FIG. 24 (B). May be.

  Although various shapes and various variation patterns of the 4th symbol and the landmark image have been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and any shape (circular, various polygons, etc.) of the 4th symbol and the landmark image is not limited to this. Arbitrary figures), a variation display in which the shape of the fourth pattern is changed (including a variation display in which enlargement and reduction are repeated, for example), and any order combination thereof can be adopted.

  The present invention can be applied to other than the above-described pachinko machine 100 (first type pachinko machine), for example, slot machines, pachislot machines, second type pachinko machines (so-called honey-type pachinko machines). , Also called "airplane type" or "flat stand", equipped with a start (start prize opening) and a movable prize winning device (mainly blades), starting from winning the start, winning a specific place (mainly V zone) If this happens, it will be a big hit and the movable winning device will be released a specified number of times), the third type pachinko machine (so-called mono-type pachinko machine, starting winning opening and movable winning device (mainly attacker), special winning device (right) (Models that generate a right) by entering a specific area in the special prize-winning device), first class pachinko machine + second class pachinko machine (fusion) ) Type of pachinko machines, such as arrange a pachinko machine (pachinko version of the arrange ball game machine), it is applicable to a variety of models.

Here, the game stand to which the present invention is applicable will be described in more detail. In other words, the present invention is also applicable to the following game tables (1) to (5).
(1) When a game is played by driving a ball into the game area of the game board, and the ball wins a start winning opening (also referred to as a start opening) provided on the game board, the variable member of the variable winning device (center accessory) In an open state in which the ball can win, and when the winning ball passes through a specific area provided in the variable winning device, a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state (for example, the variable member of the variable winning device is A pachinko machine (second-type pachinko machine) that is opened for a predetermined number of times and / or for a predetermined period of time so that the ball can easily win a game.
(2) A game is performed by driving a ball into the game area of the game board, and that the ball has passed through a ball passage area (for example, a pass gate, a start winning opening) where the ball provided on the game board can pass. An open state in which the ball can win the variable member of the variable winning device (center accessory) when the variable display device is changed according to the conditions and the display result of the changed symbol becomes a predetermined symbol or combination of symbols. The right to be given a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (for example, a ball is placed in a predetermined ball passage area) on condition that the winning ball has passed a specific area provided in the variable winning device. A pachinko (type 3 pachinko machine) in which a variable member of the variable winning device is released for a predetermined number of times and / or for a predetermined period of time when the ball passes through.
(3) Combinations of the above-described pachinko machines (for example, first-class pachinko machines + first-class pachinko machines, first-class pachinko machines + second-class pachinko machines, etc.).
(4) Slots (Pachilot, Parrot) using pachinko balls as game media (betting balls) instead of medals.
(5) An enclosed pachinko machine in which pachinko balls are circulated inside the pachinko machine and the player is not touched by the pachinko balls.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko machine 100 is able to show the state of jackpot or probability change as a benefit advantageous to the player in the stop pattern of the fourth pattern, but it is applied to the slot machine and the pachislot machine. Bonuses that have already been won internally (including suggestions that the bonus has been won), AT (assist time), RT (replay time), ART (assist) -Replay time), stock release of bonus, high probability state (including suggestion of high probability state) that these benefits are likely to be given.

  Hereinafter, correspondence with the configurations described in the claims will be described.

  “Variation display” in the scope of claims refers to, for example, a change in a number or a change in position, color, size, shape, or the like. For example, changing the numbers displayed as the first symbol 701, the second symbol 702, and the third symbol 703 within the decorative symbol type shown in FIG. In addition, the display position and display color are changed in the fourth symbols 704 and 1704, the display position is changed in the fourth symbols 2704, 3704a, 3704b and 7704, the fourth symbols 4704a, 4704b, 4704c, 5704a, 5704b, 5704c, Changing the display color in 6704a, 6704b, and 6704c is called variable display.

  The “first image variably displayed in the display area” includes, for example, a special symbol (special symbol) (see FIG. 4A), a decorative symbol (also referred to as a decorative symbol) (see FIG. 4B), background An image 707, a character image 706, and the like are indicated.

  “Bonus advantageous to the player” means jackpot, probability change, bonus already won internally (including the suggestion that the bonus is won internally), AT, RT, ART, bonus stock release, these It refers to a high probability state (including a suggestion that it is a high probability state) or the like where a privilege is likely to be given.

  “At least one identification symbol that can identify that a privilege advantageous to the player is granted” is, for example, a decorative symbol (also referred to as a decorative symbol) in this embodiment (see FIG. 4B), 4th design 704 etc. are pointed out. In this embodiment, the decorative symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal display device. However, the special symbols may be variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device without using the decorative symbols. In this case, “at least one identification symbol that can identify that a privilege advantageous to the player is granted” is a special symbol.

  The “second image displayed in such a display manner as to be positioned closer to the player than the first image” refers to, for example, a region 705, a black bar image 7705, and an image (marker image) 708. .

  “Fixed display of the second image at a predetermined display position of the display area” means, for example, a display at a single fixed position as in the area 705, or a rotation display at a plurality of fixed positions. A plurality of displays can be simultaneously displayed at a fixed position.

  “Near the second image in which the identification symbol is fixedly displayed” means, for example, a display position close to the second image in fixed display (the image or black bar in FIGS. 21, 22, 23, and 24). In addition to the 4th symbol for the image, the 1st symbol 701, the 2nd symbol 702 and the 3rd symbol 703 for the image 708 in FIG. 15, the display position where at least a part of the fixedly displayed second image and the identifying symbol overlap (FIG. 17, FIG. 18, FIG. 19, and FIG.

  “Variation display in the vicinity of the second image in which the identification symbol is fixedly displayed” means, for example, movement variation (such as the fourth symbol 704 in FIG. 17) that moves by switching the display position, Scroll variation from right to left (first symbol 701, second symbol 702, third symbol 703, etc.), variation that repeats the shape of the identification symbol after it expands, blinking variation that repeats turning on and off, And so on.

  The second image is preferably a single black color, for example, as in the region 705, but may not be a single color. Moreover, even if it is a single color, it is not limited to black, and may be gray or white.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second image is displayed with the color, shape, and position fixed as in the ● area 705, but it may be fixed at least at the position.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first symbol 701, the second symbol 702, and the third symbol 703 in the liquid crystal display device 110 are compared with the landmark image (● image 708) to improve visibility. While displaying the special figure of Fig.4 (a) on the liquid crystal display device 110, the mark image with respect to this special figure may be displayed, and the visibility improvement of a special figure may be aimed at.

  In the above-described embodiment, during the temporary stop, the first symbol 701, the second symbol 702, and the third symbol 703 are displayed with slight fluctuations up and down, and the fourth symbol 704 varies in a predetermined pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at the time of temporary stop, the first symbol 701, the second symbol 702, and the third symbol 703 are stopped and displayed without shaking, and only the fourth symbol 704 is displayed. You may make it carry out the variable display by a predetermined pattern.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the second image fixedly displayed at a predetermined display position becomes an index image (marker image) with respect to the identification symbol variably displayed in the vicinity of the second image. There is an effect that the visibility of the variation display of the identification symbol is improved. That is, the comparison with the index image (marker image) makes it easier for the player to recognize the variation display of the identification symbol, and the player can easily identify the gaming state.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, after the identification symbol is displayed in at least one display position among the plurality of display positions where the identification symbol is displayed, another display position different from the displayed display position is obtained. Since the identification symbol is displayed by switching to the display position, the visibility of the movement operation is improved, and there is an effect that it is suitable for the movement variation of the identification symbol.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, when the identification symbol is displayed, the displayed identification symbol is a display position that is not displayed beyond the image area of the second image. It becomes clear and has the effect of improving visibility.

  Further, according to the invention of claim 4, when the display position of the identification symbol is switched and displayed, the identification symbol is displayed so as to be different from the display mode of the identification symbol before switching. The movement variation can be emphasized, and there is an effect that the identification symbols can be diversified.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, the second image has a single color different from the color of the identification symbol, and the identification symbol is distinguished from the identification symbol (by clarifying the boundary). Can be emphasized, and there is an effect of improving the visibility.

  According to the invention described in claim 6, when the first image includes a design image having a display mode different from the identification design, and the stop mode of the design image and the identification design is a predetermined stop mode. In addition, it is possible to set a large graphic image indicating that a privilege advantageous to the player is granted and to give a privilege advantageous to the player, thereby improving appeal and impact level. In addition, since the display of the variation of the identification image is stopped as a game result as to whether or not a privilege advantageous to the player is granted, it is possible to clearly see whether or not the game result has been confirmed. There is an effect that the player can confirm by the change status of the identification pattern.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the first image includes a background image provided as a game effect, the identification symbol is displayed so as to be positioned closer to the player than the background image. The effect is that the visibility of the identification symbol is not impaired while the effect of the effect is enhanced by the effecting background image.

  The winning in the present invention includes not only a case where a ball enters a winning opening or a starting opening provided in the game board 102 but also a case where a ball passes through a passing area provided in the gaming board 102 (for example, normal start (When a sphere passes through the mouth 124). Moreover, it is not always necessary to provide each starting port at the position shown in the embodiment. For example, a specific region in a specific winning port may function as the starting port.

  Further, the variable winning opening 130 is not limited to two types of open / closed states, that is, a closed state in which a ball cannot be won and an open state in which a prize can be won, and a first open state in which a ball can win, What changes into two types of open states of the 2nd open state in which a winning is easier than a 1st open state is also contained.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot game is started when the symbol combination corresponding to the jackpot (the jackpot symbol combination) is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 110. However, the condition for starting the jackpot game is not limited to this. Absent. Therefore, for example, if a game ball passes through a specific gate on the board after stopping the jackpot symbol combination, or if a game ball passes through a specific winning hole on the board after stopping the jackpot symbol combination After the jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed, if the game ball passes through a specific area in the winning opening other than the big winning opening (variable winning opening), it is released on condition that the gaming ball has won the specific winning opening. When the game ball passes through a specific area in the big winning opening (variable winning opening), the starting condition for the big hit game may be used.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, the effect | action and effect which were described in embodiment of this invention only enumerated the most suitable effect | action and effect which arise from this invention, The effect | action and effect by this invention Is not limited to those described in the embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 102 as viewed from the front. 3 is a circuit block diagram of a control unit of the pachinko machine 100. FIG. (A) is an example of a special figure stop display mode, (b) is an example of a decorative design, and (c) is an example of a normal stop display mode. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (b) is an example of a high probability state transition determination table, and (c) is an example of a timer number determination table. (A) shows an example of a variable number selection table used when the result of the jackpot determination is unsuccessful, and (b) is a variable number used when the result of the jackpot determination is a win. An example of a selection table is shown. (A) is used when the variation number is variation 1, and an example of a symbol determination table for determining the kind of combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and stopped, (b) corresponds to variation 2 to variation 5. (C) shows an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to fluctuations 6, 10, 13, 14, 18 and (d) shows an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to fluctuation 7 It is. (A) is an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to variation 9, (b) is an example of a symbol determination table corresponding to variations 11, 15, 16, and 19, and (c) is corresponding to variations 8, 17, and 20. (D) shows an example of the symbol determination table corresponding to the variation 12, respectively. It is the figure which showed an example of the stop aspect determination table of a 4th pattern. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing of a main control unit executed by a CPU 304 of the main control unit 300. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of main control unit timer interrupt processing executed by a CPU 304 of the main control unit 300. (A) is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub-control unit main processing, (b) is a flowchart showing the flow of command input processing, (c) is a flowchart showing the flow of variation pattern selection processing, (d ) Is a flowchart showing the flow of symbol stop processing, (e) is a flowchart showing the flow of strobe interrupt processing, (f) is a flowchart showing the flow of chance button interrupt processing, and (g) is sub-control. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a part variable update interruption process. In the flowcharts of the processes of the main control unit and the sub control unit shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, both processes (including command transmission) performed from the decorative symbol change display to the stop display are schematically described. FIG. It is a figure which shows the display content of the liquid crystal display device 110, Comprising: (A) is a figure which shows the fluctuation start state of step F204, (B) is a figure which shows the state following (A), (C ) Is a diagram showing a reach state. It is a figure which shows the display content of the liquid crystal display device 110, Comprising: (A) is a figure which shows the state following FIG.14 (C), (B) is a figure which shows the final state following (A). . It is a figure which shows the hierarchy of the display content of the liquid crystal display device 110, (A) shows the image displayed on the backmost side, (B) shows the image displayed on the near side rather than (A), ( (C) shows an image displayed on the near side of (B), and (D) shows an image displayed on the near side, that is, the foremost side of (C). FIGS. 4A and 4B show a variation pattern of the fourth symbol 704 and the region 705, and FIG. 4A shows “displayed in blue on the right side”, and FIG. It is a figure which shows "display", (C) is a figure which shows "displayed in red on the left side." (A), (B) is a figure which shows the variation pattern of the 4th design of the 1st modification of 1st Example. (A), (B) is a figure which shows the variation pattern of the 4th design of 2nd Example. (A), (B) is a figure which shows the variation pattern of the 4th design of 3rd Example. (A), (B) is a figure which shows the variation pattern of the 4th design of 4th Example. (A), (B), (C) is a figure which shows the variation pattern of the 4th design of 5th Example. (A), (B), (C) is a figure which shows the variation pattern of the 4th design of 6th Example. (A), (B) is a figure which shows the variation pattern of the 4th design of 7th Example.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game ball 100 Pachinko machine 102 Game board 104 Game area 110 Liquid crystal display device 112 Universal figure display device 114 Special figure display device 122 General winning opening 124 General figure start opening 126 First special figure start opening 128 Second special figure start opening 130 Variable prize opening 134 Nail 135 Gauge nail 135a Obstacle nail 148 Operation handle 200 Production device 230 Warp device 232 Warp entrance 234 Front stage 250 Shielding means 300 Main control unit 302 Basic circuit 304 CPU
306 ROM
308 RAM
310 I / O
312 Counter Timer 500 Liquid Crystal Control Unit 550 Discharge Control Unit 552 Dispensing Device 600 Launch Control Unit 604 Ball Feeder 650 Power Management Unit 701 1st Symbol 702 2nd Symbol 703 3rd Symbol 704 4th Symbol 705 ● Area 706 Character Image 707 Background Image 708 ● Image

Claims (7)

A display area for displaying images;
A first image variably displayed in the display area;
When the display is variably displayed in such a manner that it is positioned closer to the player than the first image, and the display result of the variability display is in a predetermined stop mode, a privilege advantageous to the player is given. At least one identification symbol that can be identified;
Display control means for performing display control of the display area;
A game machine comprising:
A second image displayed in such a display manner as being located closer to the player than the first image,
The display control means includes
A game table, wherein the second image is fixedly displayed at a predetermined display position in the display area, and display control is performed to display the identification symbol variably in the vicinity of the fixedly displayed second image. . A plurality of display positions where the identification symbol is displayed in the vicinity of the second image;
In the display control for variably displaying the identification symbol by the display control means, after the identification symbol is displayed at at least one of the plurality of display positions, another display different from the displayed display position is displayed. 2. The game table according to claim 1, further comprising switching display control for switching to a position and displaying the identification symbol.   The plurality of display positions are display positions at which the displayed identification symbol is not displayed beyond the image area of the second image when the identification symbol is displayed. The game table described in 1.   The switching display control includes display mode switching control for displaying the identification symbol so that the display mode is different from the display mode of the identification symbol before switching when the display position of the identification symbol is switched and displayed. The game table according to claim 2 or 3, wherein   5. The game table according to claim 1, wherein the second image has a single color different from a color of the identification symbol. The first image includes a design image having a display mode different from the identification design,
When the stop mode of the symbol image and the identification symbol is a predetermined stop mode, it further includes a privilege granting unit for granting a privilege advantageous to the player,
For display control by the display control means,
6. The stop control for stopping the variable display of the identification symbol is included as a game result as to whether or not a privilege is granted by the privilege granting means. Amusement stand.   The game table according to claim 1, wherein the first image includes a background image provided as a game effect.

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