JP2013090788A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a Pachinko machine capable of enhancing an operation rate by eliminating mannerism of a game by executing a novel performance.SOLUTION: An image projector 90 is arranged at the Pachinko machine 1, and an emitting port 6f from which the image projector 90 emits light for projecting a lottery result image is formed at an upper receiving saucer 6. When a prescribed time elapses after a performance display 30 starts to display a variation of a performance symbol, the image projector 90 projects the lottery result image A1 on the surface H1 of an arm H of the player who grips a launching handle 4. The lottery result image A1 is a static image which indicates a word of "re-face", and projected one by one in word in a form that one word is wholly formed gradually from a portion of the word as shown in Fig.8(a).

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine equipped with a microcomputer that determines by lottery whether a game ball wins a start opening by lottery and an image display device that displays an image corresponding to the result of the microcomputer lottery. .

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory front view of a conventional pachinko machine. When a game ball launched by the player operating the launch handle 601 wins the start opening 603, the CPU performs a big hit lottery to determine whether it is a big hit or a lost game by lottery. Then, the effect display device (image display device) 604 starts variable display of a plurality of symbols (images). For example, an array of symbols (hereinafter referred to as symbol rows) representing consecutive different numbers (for example, 0 to 9) is moved from the top of the screen to the bottom in the ascending order of the numbers in the three horizontal display areas on the screen. To display. Further, depending on the model, the symbol string is displayed so as to move from the right to the left of the screen, or each symbol constituting the symbol string appears in order.

  Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the effect display device 604 has started displaying the variation of the symbol sequence, the variation display of the symbol sequence is stopped in each display region, and the symbol corresponding to the determination result by the CPU described above is displayed in each display region. Confirmed display. For example, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, a big hit symbol consisting of the same number such as “777” is confirmed and displayed, and when the result of the big hit determination is lost, a lost symbol such as “767” is displayed. Confirmed display. The fixed display is a display state in which the symbol indicating the result of the jackpot determination is fixed, and is a display state in which the symbol row does not change again. Hereinafter, the period from when the variation display of the symbol sequence is started until the big hit symbol or the lost symbol is fixedly displayed is counted as one variation display.

  The variation pattern of the symbol sequence in the period from the start of the variation display of the symbol sequence to the stop of the variation display until the symbol is fixedly displayed in each display area is roughly divided into a normal variation and a reach variation. The reach is a display state in which symbols constituting the jackpot symbol are each displayed in a definite manner in each display area other than one display area in which the symbol row is variably displayed. In other words, it is a display state in which one symbol is unconfirmed in order for the jackpot symbols to be aligned. The reach variation is a variation pattern with reach, and the normal variation is a variation pattern without reach.

When the reach indicator 604 is reached, the player displays an effect that the player feels thrill as to whether or not the jackpot symbols are aligned. For example, the rate of change of the symbol row in one display area where the symbol is not displayed is extremely slow, the symbols before and after the big hit symbol are displayed in the order of arrangement, or the jackpot symbol that has just stopped is changed to the previous and next symbols. Or make a production. In other words, it seems that the jackpot symbols are likely to be aligned, but an effect that does not immediately occur is performed.
In order to enhance the effect, the effect display unit 604 displays a moving image for the effect when not displaying the variation of the symbol sequence, or displays the dynamic image for the effect on the background of the symbol sequence to be varied. To do. Many of the moving images displayed by the effect display 604 are narrative, and for example, those produced based on animation, television dramas, movies, and the like are often used.

  When the effect display 604 confirms and displays the big hit symbol, a big win occurs, and the variable winning device 606 opens the opening / closing member 607 and opens the big winning port 608. The large winning opening 608 has an opening area larger than that of an ordinary winning opening and has a large winning area, so that winning is facilitated. Then, there is a condition that a prescribed number (for example, about 10) of game balls have won in the big prize opening 608 or a condition that the opening time of the big prize opening 608 has reached a prescribed time (for example, about 30 seconds). When satisfied, the opening / closing member 607 is closed and the special winning opening 608 is closed. Prize balls paid out from the inside of the pachinko machine 600 are stored in the upper tray 605.

  Then, a round from the opening to closing of the special winning opening 608 is defined as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, a maximum of 14 rounds) are executed, during which the player can acquire a large amount of winning balls. Hereinafter, the game from the start of the first round to the end of the final round is referred to as a jackpot game. In addition, when a big hit occurs in a specific jackpot symbol, the gaming state after the big hit game based on the big hit is changed to a gaming state with a high probability of jackpot occurrence. Such a change in the probability of jackpot occurrence from a low probability to a high probability is called probability change.

  When the above-described CPU determines that the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the CPU determines the type of jackpot symbol by lottery, determines whether the determined jackpot symbol type is a specific symbol, and determines whether the symbol is a specific symbol. If it is, it will be judged as a probable big hit. In the future, the big hit that will cause a probability change is called the probability change big hit, and the big hit other than the probability change big hit is usually called a big hit. Hereinafter, determining whether or not to be a promising big hit by lottery is referred to as a probable big hit lottery. In addition, a gaming state that has changed to probability change is referred to as a probability variation gaming state, and a gaming state other than the probability variation gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state. Depending on the model, the probability variation gaming state may continue until the next big hit occurs, and there may be a case where the number of symbol fluctuations continues until the specified number of times is reached.

JP 2003-265721 A (2nd to 3rd paragraphs)

  However, the above-described conventional pachinko machine 600 has been implementing a method of displaying a moving image for production on the production display 604 for many years, so that the game has become rutted and it is difficult to increase the operation rate. There's a problem.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and aims to realize a pachinko machine that can eliminate the rut of gaming and increase the operation rate by performing novel effects. To do.

(Invention according to Claim 1)
In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, in the invention according to claim 1 of this application, a game board (5) in which a falling area of a game ball is formed, and a launching device (4f) for firing the game ball to the falling area, The launch handle (4) for adjusting the launch strength of the game ball by the launch device, the start opening (21, 22) provided in the game board, and the winning ball when the game ball wins the start opening A payout device (38c) for paying out, a storage member (6, 7) for storing prize balls paid out by the payout device, a microcomputer (51, 71), and an image display device (30) are provided. The microcomputer determines a big hit lottery (S27) by lottery to determine whether the game ball fired by the launcher wins the start opening or not, and the display contents of the image display device by lottery. Decide A display content lottery (S602) is performed, and the image display device displays an image corresponding to the display content determined by the display content lottery when the game ball launched by the launching device wins the start opening. In the pachinko machine (1) that starts display and displays an image corresponding to the result of the big hit lottery after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start,
An image projecting device (90) for projecting a lottery result image (A0 to A9, B0 to B9) showing at least one of the big hit lottery result and the display content lottery result onto at least the arm (H) of the player holding the launch handle. ) Is used.

(Invention according to Claim 2)
In the invention according to claim 2, in the pachinko machine (1) according to claim 1, the firing handle (4) is disposed on a side of the storage member (6, 7), and the image projection device ( 90) uses technical means that an exit (6f) for emitting light for projecting the lottery result images (A0 to A9, B0 to B9) is provided in the storage member.

(Invention according to claim 3)
The invention according to claim 3 is the pachinko machine (1) according to claim 1, further comprising a front frame (2) formed with a window (3) facing the game board (5), and the launch handle. (4) is arranged below the front frame, and the image projection device (90) emits light for projecting the lottery result images (A0 to A9, B0 to B9) (6f) Is used on the front frame in the vicinity of the firing handle.

(Invention of Claim 4)
In the invention according to claim 4, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, a touch sensor (4d) for detecting that a player has touched the launch handle (4). 4j), and the image projecting device (90) is arranged such that the lottery result images (A0 to A9,..., 4A) are provided on the condition that the touch sensor detects that the player touches the launch handle. The technical means of having the function of projecting B0 to B9) is used.

(Invention according to claim 5)
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the game ball fired by the launcher (4f) is the start port (21, 22). When the image display device (30) cannot start displaying the image corresponding to the display content determined by the display content lottery when the prize is won, the start is suspended and the order of the suspension is determined. Storage means (74a) for storing the big hit lottery and the display content lottery results in association with each other is provided, and the image display device corresponds to the big hit lottery and display content lottery results stored in the storage means. The image projecting device (90) is configured to display the images to be displayed in order from the oldest in the order of the suspension, and the image projection device (90) finishes displaying the image currently being performed by the image display device. The image display device displays a lottery result image indicating at least one of the result of the big hit lottery and the display content lottery that is the basis of the image scheduled to be displayed in the next and subsequent orders. The technical means that it can be projected in the middle is used.

(Invention of Claim 6)
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the image projection device (90) displays a lottery result image indicating the result of the big hit lottery. When projecting, a technical means is used that has a function of projecting lottery result images of different colors according to the result of the big hit lottery.

(Invention of Claim 7)
In the invention according to claim 7, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the lottery result images (A0 to A9, B0 to B9) are moving images (B0 to B9). ) Is used.

(Invention of Claim 8)
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to the seventh aspect, the moving image (B0 to B9) is placed on a wrist on a player's arm (H) holding the firing handle (4). The technical means of the moving image (B1) moving from (H2) to the elbow (H3) or from the elbow to the wrist is used.

(Invention according to claim 9)
In the invention according to claim 9, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the image projection device (90) is a lottery result image (A2) comprising a plurality of characters. The technical means of having a function of projecting characters one by one is used.

(Invention according to claim 10)
According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, the image projection device (90) is a lottery result image (A1) comprising a plurality of characters. A technical means is used that has a function of projecting one character at a time in such a manner that one entire character is gradually formed from a part of the character.

(Invention of Claim 11)
According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine (1) according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, the image projection device (90) includes the lottery result images (A0 to A9, B0 to B9). ) Is used to provide a sound effect output means (10-12, 70) for outputting a specific sound effect.

  In claims 1 to 11, the arm means a range from the shoulder of the player to the fingertip. Moreover, the code | symbol in each parenthesis shows the correspondence with the specific means as described in embodiment mentioned later.

(Invention according to Claim 1)
When the invention according to claim 1 is carried out, a novel lottery result image showing at least one of the result of the jackpot lottery performed by the microcomputer and the result of the display content lottery is projected onto at least the arm of the player holding the launch handle. Since the performance can be performed, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that can eliminate the rut of the game and increase the operation rate.

(Invention according to Claim 2)
If the invention which concerns on Claim 2 is implemented, the launching handle will be arranged at the side of a storage member, and the exit which emits the light for an image projection device to project a lottery result image will be provided in the storage member. Therefore, since the distance from the exit port to the player's arm holding the launch handle can be shortened, a clear lottery result image can be efficiently projected.
Moreover, since the light emitted from the exit does not enter the player's eyes, there is no possibility that the player's game will be disturbed.
Furthermore, since the exit port is provided in the storage member, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated member for providing the exit port, so that the manufacturing cost of the pachinko machine can be reduced.

(Invention according to claim 3)
When the invention according to claim 3 is carried out, the launch handle is disposed below the front frame, and the exit port through which the image projection device emits light for projecting the lottery result image is located in the front frame near the launch handle. Since the distance from the exit port to the player's arm holding the launch handle can be shortened, a clear lottery result image can be efficiently projected.
Moreover, since the light emitted from the exit does not enter the player's eyes, there is no possibility that the player's game will be disturbed.
Furthermore, since the exit port is provided in the front frame, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated member for providing the exit port, so that the manufacturing cost of the pachinko machine can be reduced.

(Invention of Claim 4)
When the invention according to claim 4 is carried out, the image projection device can project the lottery result image on condition that the player is touching the launching handle, so that the lottery is drawn on the player's arm holding the launching handle. The resulting image can be projected reliably.

(Invention according to claim 5)
When the invention according to claim 5 is carried out, the image projecting device performs the big hit lottery that is the basis of the image that is scheduled to be displayed in the order from the next time that the image display device has finished displaying the current image. The lottery result image indicating at least one of the result and the display content lottery result can be projected during the display of the image currently being performed by the image display device.

In other words, the image projecting device can currently project a lottery result image showing at least one of the result of the big hit lottery and the display content lottery scheduled to be notified to the player from the next time.
Therefore, the player can first know at least one of the big hit lottery result and the display content lottery result scheduled to be notified in the future by viewing the lottery result image projected by the image projection device. . That is, so-called prefetching can be performed.

(Invention of Claim 6)
If the invention which concerns on Claim 6 is implemented, when projecting the lottery result image which shows the result of jackpot lottery, the image projector can project the lottery result image of a different color according to the result of jackpot lottery. If the player identifies the color of the lottery result image projected on his / her arm holding the launch handle, the player can easily determine the result of the big hit lottery.

(Invention of Claim 7)
If the invention according to claim 7 is carried out, a moving image can be projected onto at least the arm of the player holding the launching handle, so there is no conventional pachinko machine that displays the moving image only on the image display device. A novel production can be performed.

(Invention of Claim 8)
When the invention according to claim 8 is carried out, it is possible to project a moving image that moves from the wrist to the elbow or from the elbow to the wrist on the player's arm holding the launch handle. It is possible to perform a novel production that is not found in pachinko machines.

(Invention according to claim 9)
If the invention according to claim 9 is carried out, a lottery result image composed of a plurality of characters can be projected one character at a time on at least the arm of the player holding the launch handle. Production can be performed.
Moreover, as the number of characters projected on the arm increases, it is possible to enjoy a thrilling game, such as whether a message suggesting the occurrence of a big hit is displayed.

(Invention according to claim 10)
When the invention according to claim 10 is carried out, the lottery result image composed of a plurality of characters is formed in such a manner that one entire character is gradually formed from a part of the characters, one character at least on the arm of the player holding the firing handle. Since it can be projected, it is possible to produce a novel effect not found in conventional pachinko machines.
Moreover, as characters projected on the arms are gradually formed, it is possible to enjoy a thrilling game such as whether a message suggesting the occurrence of a big hit is displayed.

(Invention of Claim 11)
According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to output a specific sound effect when the image projection apparatus projects a lottery result image.
Therefore, the player learns that the lottery result image is projected onto the arm when the specific sound effect is output, so that the player sees his / her arm when the specific sound effect is output. Therefore, there is no possibility of overlooking the lottery result image projected on the arm.

It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention from diagonally forward. It is a front view of the game board 5 provided in the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board 5 shown in FIG. 2 from diagonally forward. It is a front view which shows the state which the movable accessory 40 provided in the game board 5 shown in FIG. 2 fell. (A) is an enlarged front view showing the first variable winning device 24 and the second variable winning device 25 provided on the gaming board 5 shown in FIG. 2, and (b) is provided on the gaming board shown in FIG. It is a front view which expands and shows the special symbol display apparatus 31 etc. which were given. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the production | presentation symbol is variably displayed in the production | presentation display device 30, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the production | presentation symbol became reach, (c) is a jackpot symbol It is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which it was confirmed and displayed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of button production. It is explanatory drawing of a lottery result image, (a) shows the aspect in which the character which comprises a lottery result image forms one whole character gradually from one part, (b) is on the player's arm holding the launching handle 4 The state where the lottery result image is projected is shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the lottery result image was projected on the arm of the player who holds the firing handle 4, (a) is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a lottery result image moves from a wrist to an elbow, (b) is lottery It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a result image moves from an elbow to a wrist. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main electric structures of the pachinko machine 1 with a block. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main electric structures of the pachinko machine 1 with a block. It is explanatory drawing which shows it about the main electrical structures of the image projector 90 as a block. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing main storage contents of a video / audio control ROM 73 shown in FIG. 11. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the fluctuation pattern table 73b. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a lottery result image (still image) table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a lottery result image (moving image) table. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the memory content of a special symbol reservation table, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the state where the memory | storage order of the data memorize | stored in the special symbol reservation table was advanced. 11 is a main flowchart showing a flow of main processes executed by a main control CPU 52 shown in FIG. 10. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the starting port process which CPU52 for main control performs in S502 of FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the process shown in FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a flow of a change start process executed by the main control CPU 52 in S504 of FIG. 12 is a main flowchart showing a flow of main processing executed by the image and sound control CPU 72 shown in FIG. 11. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the data reception process which CPU72 for image sound control performs in S601 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the fluctuation | variation pattern lottery process which CPU72 for image sound control performs in S602 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect process which CPU72 for image sound control performs in S605 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | presentation process 2 which CPU72 for image and sound control in 2nd Embodiment performs in S605 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | presentation process 3 which CPU72 for audio-video control in 3rd Embodiment performs in S605 of FIG. It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine of 4th Embodiment from diagonally forward. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a lottery result image is projected character by character in 5th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the lottery result image was projected on the arm of the player who holds the launching handle 4 in 6th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the lottery result image was projected on the arm of the player who holds the discharge handle 4 in 7th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of a lottery result image. It is front explanatory drawing of the conventional pachinko machine 600. FIG.

<First Embodiment>
[Main configuration of pachinko machine]
A main configuration of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment viewed obliquely from the front.

  On the left side of the pachinko machine 1, a prepaid recording medium reading device 100 that reads a prepaid recording medium such as a prepaid card or a prepaid coin is provided. The pachinko machine 1 includes a frame-shaped outer frame 8 for attaching the pachinko machine 1 to an island facility of the pachinko hall. A metal hinge 8b is attached to the left end of the top plate 8a constituting the outer frame 8. A front frame 2 is pivotally supported by a portion near the front end of the hinge 8b via a hinge shaft 8c. A game board 5 (FIG. 2) is provided on the front frame 2, and the game board 5 is covered with a glass 3 provided at an opening of the front frame 2. That is, the game board 5 faces through the glass 3 that is the window of the front frame 2.

  On the lower right side of the front frame 2 is provided a launch handle 4 for adjusting the launch strength for launching the game ball to the game board 5, and the launch handle 4 has a launch lever 4b for adjusting the launch strength. Is rotatably provided. The front frame 2 below the glass 3 is provided with an upper tray 6 for storing prize balls and rental balls discharged from the outlet 6b.

  The upper tray 6 incorporates an image projection device (indicated by reference numeral 90 in FIG. 12) for projecting a lottery result image onto the player's arm holding the launch handle 4. On the surface of the upper tray 6, an exit 6 f that emits light for projecting a lottery result image by the image projector is formed. In this embodiment, the exit port 6 f is formed in the side surface close to the firing handle 4 among the side surfaces of the upper tray 6. That is, the exit 6f is provided at a position where the lottery result image can be efficiently and clearly projected onto the player's arm holding the launch handle 4.

  The upper tray 6 includes a ball release lever 6a that is operated to discharge the game balls stored in the upper tray 6 to the lower tray 7, a lending button 6c that is operated to cause the balls to be paid out, and a prepaid A return button 6d operated to return the prepaid recording medium inserted in the card insertion slot 108 of the recording medium reading device 100, and a frequency display unit 6e for displaying the remaining frequency (balance) recorded on the prepaid recording medium. And are provided. The frequency display unit 6e displays the remaining frequency as a number using an 8-segment LED or liquid crystal. For example, the frequency display unit 6e is configured to display the remaining frequency as a three-digit number. For example, when the minimum frequency display unit is 100 yen, 500 yen remains, and 005 is displayed. indicate.

  Below the upper tray 6, there is provided a lower tray 7 that stores game balls flowing down from the upper tray 6. A ball release hole 7b for discharging game balls is formed in the bottom of the lower tray 7 so as to be openable and closable. A ball release lever 7a for opening and closing the ball release hole 7b is slidable at the front end of the lower tray 7. Is provided. In addition, the front frame set 2 has a ball break LED 13 for notifying that there is no game ball to be paid out, a payout abnormality LED 14 for notifying game ball payout abnormality, a right speaker 10 for outputting a sound effect, and a left A speaker 11 and a lower speaker 12 are provided. The upper tray 6 is provided with an effect button 9 that is operated to select the content of the effect when the player can select the content of the effect. In this embodiment, the effect button 9 is a push-on switch.

  The prepaid recording medium reader 100 selects a usage lamp 101 indicating that the prepaid recording medium can be used and a unit of loan amount (for example, 100 yen, 200 yen, 300 yen, 500 yen). Amount amount setting button 102, a loan amount display portion 103 that displays the loan amount selected by the amount setting button 102, a fraction display button 104 that is pressed to display balance and maintenance information of less than 100 yen on the frequency display portion 6e, There is provided a connecting table direction indicator lamp 105 indicating a connecting direction of the pachinko machine 1 to which the prepaid recording medium reading device 100 is connected.

  The prepaid recording medium reader 100 also includes a display lamp 106 indicating that the prepaid recording medium is compatible with the pachinko machine 1, an insertion slot 108 into which the prepaid recording medium is inserted, and a prepaid recording medium in the insertion slot 108. An in-insertion lamp 107 indicating that it is inserted is provided. Inside the prepaid recording medium reader 100, a loading device (not shown) for loading the prepaid recording medium inserted from the insertion port 108 into the apparatus is provided.

  The prepaid recording medium inserted from the insertion slot 108 is loaded into the loading device with the end portion of the prepaid recording medium not protruding from the insertion slot 108. Therefore, if the loading apparatus fails, the prepaid recording medium cannot be returned. . Therefore, the loading device is configured to be able to be pulled forward together with a part of the front panel including the insertion port 108. The loading device is normally unable to be pulled out by a lock mechanism, but is configured to be able to be unlocked by inserting a key from a key hole 109 provided in the prepaid recording medium reading device 100.

[Main components of the game board]
Next, the main configuration of the game board provided in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 5 provided in the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the game board 5 shown in FIG. 2 as viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 4 is a front view showing a state where the movable accessory 40 provided on the game board 5 shown in FIG. 2 is lowered. FIG. 5A is an enlarged front view showing the first variable winning device 24 and the second variable winning device 25 provided in the gaming board 5 shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 5B is a gaming board shown in FIG. It is a front view which expands and shows the special symbol display apparatus 31 etc. which were provided in FIG.

  A game area where game balls flow down is formed on the board surface of the game board 5, and the flow path of the game balls is regulated by a large number of game nails 28 driven into the board surface of the game board 5. Around the board surface of the game board 5, there is provided a rail set 15 for guiding a game ball fired by a launching device such as a launch solenoid (indicated by reference numeral 4f in FIG. 10) to the game area.

A center decoration 16 is provided at the center of the game board 5. As shown in FIG. 3, the center ornament 16 is formed in a three-dimensional shape that protrudes forward from the board surface, and occupies the central area of the game area. The center decoration 16 is provided with an effect display 30 as an image display device for displaying moving images, still images, and the like. The moving image displayed by the effect display unit 30 is a moving image representing a variation display of the effect symbol, a moving image displayed on the background of the effect symbol to be varied, and a moving image displayed when the variation display of the effect symbol is not performed. An image or a moving image for waiting for a customer displayed when no player is attached.
In this embodiment, the effect display device 30 is configured by a liquid crystal display device. Note that a dot display in which LEDs are arranged in a dot matrix, a 7-segment LED, an organic EL display, or the like can also be used as the effect display 30.

  On the left side of the board surface, a left side decoration 36 is provided along the inner periphery of the rail set 15. Between the left side decoration 36 and the center decoration 16, a left side game area in which game balls flow down is formed. In the game area on the left side, a windmill 35 that changes the flow path of the game ball is rotatably provided. The left side decoration 36 is provided with a left sleeve winning opening 17, a left sleeve winning opening 18, and a lower left winning opening 19.

  As shown in FIG. 4, at the left end of the center decoration 16, an inflow port 16 b through which a game ball can flow into the center decoration 16 is formed. Inside the center decoration 16 is provided a guide passage 16e for guiding the game ball flowing in from the inflow port 16b. On the left inner surface of the center ornament 16, an outlet 16c is formed to allow the game ball guided by the guide passage 16e to flow out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a stage 16 d for rolling the game ball that has flowed out from the outlet 16 c is provided below the center ornament 16. The game ball that has flowed out of the outflow port 16c flows down on the stage 16d in the flow down path R2, and flows down along any of the flow down paths R3 to R5. A first start port 21 is provided immediately below the stage 16d and along the flow path R3 (FIG. 3). Above the stage 16d, a protective member 16f is provided to prevent game balls other than the game ball flowing out from the outlet 16c from falling on the stage 16d. A guide portion 16a is formed on the upper surface of the center ornament 16, and a game ball riding on the guide portion 16a is guided along the flow path R1 to a right-side game area formed on the right side of the center ornament 16. The

  A right side decoration 37 is provided on the right side of the board surface, and the gate 23 and the right shoulder winning opening 20 are provided on the right side decoration 37. A normal electric accessory 27 is provided on the center decoration 16 in the rightward game area. The ordinary electric accessory 27 includes a wing-shaped opening / closing wing piece 27c. The base of the open / close blade 27c is pivotally supported so that the tip can be opened outward (rightward in the figure) or closed inward (leftward in the figure) by the rotation of the base. Or

  When the opening / closing blade piece 27c is opened outward, the second starting port 22 is formed between the opened opening / closing blade piece 27c and the center decoration 16. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the opening / closing blade piece 27c is opened outward and the second start port 22 is formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, an out-port 26 is formed below the game board 5 for collecting game balls that have not won any prizes.

  A movable accessory 40 decorated with LEDs is provided above the effect display 30 and in the center of the center decoration 16. As shown in FIG. 4, both ends of the movable accessory 40 are supported by support members 40a and 40a. As shown in FIG. 4, the movable accessory 40 naturally falls to the front face of the effect indicator 30 at a predetermined effect timing, and as shown in FIG. 2, the motors (the right lift motor 40d and the left lift motor in FIG. 11). It is lifted by a lifting device such as 40f) to return to the original point before dropping.

  The movable accessory 40 is vibrated by a driving device such as a motor (indicated by a family crest motor 40b in FIG. 11) and a cam mechanism (not shown). As shown in FIG. 4, a movable accessory 43 decorated with LEDs is provided on the back of the movable accessory 40. The movable accessory 43 is rotated by a driving device such as a motor (indicated by a kaleidoscope motor 43a in FIG. 11), and when the movable accessory 40 falls, it appears from behind. In addition, movable accessories 41 and 42 are provided on both sides of the center ornament 16. The movable accessories 41 and 42 are each operated by a driving device such as a motor (indicated by a left dragon motor 41a and a right dragon motor 42a in FIG. 11).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a box-shaped storage member 46 is provided at the lower part of the center decoration 16 and at the lower part of the front surface of the effect display 30. The movable members 44 and 45 shown in FIG. 4 are accommodated inside the storage member 46. The movable accessories 44 and 45 are moved in the left-right direction by driving devices such as motors (indicated by the door left motor 44a and the door right motor 45a in FIG. 11). The movable accessories 44 and 45 constitute one design when combined.

  The front surface and the back surface of the storage member 46 are formed of a translucent material so that the player can visually recognize the state of the movable accessories 44 and 45. In addition, a decoration member (not shown) decorated with LEDs is provided in the back of the space formed between the movable members 44 and 45 separated from each other, and the movable members 44 and 45 are separated from each other. When this is done, each LED of the decorative member is lit or flashing.

  In this embodiment, the effect display 30 displays the story of the warrior who played an active part in the Sengoku period in animation (moving image). In addition, the movable accessory 40 is formed in a shape imitating a family crest, and is configured such that the family crest emerges when an LED that decorates the movable accessory 40 is turned on. Moreover, the movable accessory 43 is formed in a shape simulating a kaleidoscope, and an LED that decorates the movable accessory 43 is turned on or blinked to produce an effect as if looking into the kaleidoscope. Further, the movable accessories 41 and 42 are each formed in a shape imitating the head of a dragon, and the dragon opens and closes the mouth by the drive device described above.

  FIG. 4 shows a state in which the movable accessories 41 and 42 are activated and a pair of dragons open their mouths. In addition, LEDs 41c and 42c are provided inside the movable accessories 41 and 42, respectively, and when the LEDs are turned on, an effect is given as if a dragon is blowing fire. In addition, the movable accessories 44 and 45 are each formed in a door shape, and a part of the dragon is drawn on each front surface. And if the movable combination 44 and 45 unite, a dragon will be completed.

  Each movable accessory 40-45 mentioned above operate | moves at the predetermined timing during a game, and raises a production effect. In addition, each movable accessory 40 to 45 is operated to perform various notifications such as a notice of occurrence of jackpot, a suggestion of occurrence of jackpot, and a notice that the effect indicator 30 displays an effect image with a high probability of occurrence of a jackpot. Make a notice. Furthermore, each movable accessory 40-45 can also perform the advance notice that the image projection device 90 projects the lottery result image by operating.

  In FIG. 2, between the first starting port 21 and the right shoulder winning port 20 (a region surrounded by a broken line indicated by a symbol B in the drawing), as shown in FIG. 24 and the second variable prize-winning device 25 are provided one above the other. The first variable winning device 24 includes a horizontally long plate-like first opening / closing member 24d, and this first opening / closing member 24d is driven by a drive device such as a solenoid (shown as a first big winning port solenoid 24b in FIG. 10). Open and close. When the first opening / closing member 24d is opened, the first big prize opening 24a is opened.

  The second variable winning device 25 includes a horizontally long plate-like second opening / closing member 25d, and this second opening / closing member 25d is driven by a drive device such as a solenoid (indicated by a second big winning port solenoid 25b in FIG. 10). Open and close. When the second opening / closing member 25d is opened, the second big prize opening 25a is opened. FIG. 5 (a) shows a state in which the first big prize opening 24a and the second big prize opening 25a are opened. The first big prize opening 24a and the second big prize opening 25a are opened when a big hit occurs. In this embodiment, the first opening / closing member 24d and the second opening / closing member 25d are each formed in a horizontally long plate shape, and are configured to open and close forward and backward with the lower ends on both sides as axes.

As shown in FIG. 5B, a special symbol display device 31 is provided on the left side of the left sleeve top winning opening 17 of the left side decoration 36 in FIG. 2 (a region surrounded by a broken line indicated by symbol A in the drawing). A normal symbol display device 33, a special symbol reservation number display device 32, and a normal symbol reservation number display device 34.
In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 33, the special symbol hold number display device 32, and the normal symbol hold number display device 34 are each constituted by an LED, but are constituted by a liquid crystal display device or the like. You can also.

  The special symbol display device 31 is composed of a plurality of (for example, seven as shown in FIG. 5B) LEDs, and the game balls are connected to the first start port 21 or the second start port 22. When winning, it blinks in a predetermined blink pattern. The light emission color when these LEDs are turned on and the background color of the LEDs when they are turned off constitute a special symbol, and the state where the LEDs are blinking is a state where the special symbol is variably displayed.

  The special symbol display device 31 causes each LED to blink at random, and a big hit occurs when the combination of the LED that is turned on and the LED that is turned off when the blinking stops is a specific combination. Depending on the type, the type of jackpot will vary. The jackpot type is configured by combining two or more of the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game, the normal jackpot, the probable jackpot, and the short time.

Further, depending on the type of jackpot, either the first variable winning device 24 or the second variable winning device 25 is operated to perform a big win game.
Here, the time reduction means that the time required from the timing at which a special symbol starts to be displayed to the timing at which it is ended is shortened, and the time from when the normal symbol starts to display the variable display until the end of the variable display. A game state in which the time required is shortened.

  When the special symbol display device 31 variably displays the special symbol, if the game ball wins the first start port 21 or the second start port 22, the special symbol variation display based on the winning is not immediately executed. , Once suspended. The reserved number is displayed by the special symbol reserved number display device 32. In this embodiment, the special symbol reservation number display device 32 is constituted by four LEDs, and displays the special symbol reservation number by the number of lighting of the LEDs. That is, in this embodiment, the maximum number of special symbol reservations is four.

  The effect display 30 is provided for the purpose of enhancing the effect of the special symbol display device 31. That is, the special symbol display device 31 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the effect of the effect is not sufficient only by the blinking of the LEDs. Therefore, the effect indicator 30 displays the effect symbols in a variable manner or effects such as a moving image for effects. The production effect is enhanced by displaying images.

  The effect symbol is a symbol for effect displayed in place of the special symbol displayed by the LED, and is a symbol expressing a plurality of identification information. For example, it is a symbol expressing numbers such as 0-9 (Arabic numerals or Chinese numerals). The effect display device 30 starts the variation display of the effect symbol simultaneously with the special symbol display device 31 starting the variation display of the special symbol. In addition, the effect indicator 30 ends the change display of the effect symbol at the same time that the special symbol display device 31 ends the change display of the special symbol, and the effect corresponding to the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol that the special symbol display device 31 has determined and displayed. The symbol is fixedly displayed.

FIG. 6A is an explanatory view showing a state where the effect symbol is variably displayed on the effect indicator 30, FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing a state where the effect symbol is reached, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the big hit symbol was fixedly displayed.
The effect display 30 has three display areas D1, D2, and D3 arranged in the horizontal direction. Each display area variably displays effect symbols. In this embodiment, the effect display device 30 variably displays a plurality of effect symbols representing numbers 0 to 9 so as to move from the top to the bottom of the screen in ascending order of the numbers.

  The example shown in FIG. 6A represents a certain moment of the effect symbol that is variably displayed in each of the display areas D1 to D3, and the effect symbol “7” is confirmed and displayed in the display area D1. Regions D2 and D3 are in the display of variation of effect symbols. In addition, the example shown in FIG. 7B represents a moment when the effect symbol “7” is confirmed and displayed in the display areas D1 and D3, and the effect symbol is variably displayed only in the display area D2. Yes, so-called reach.

  When reaching reach, the effect display 30 performs an effect that makes the player throbbing whether or not the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 6B, the fluctuation speed in the display area D2 is slowed down, and when the effect design 6 appears from the upper end of the screen, the fluctuation speed is further slowed down. Moreover, it makes it seem that it stops at the production design 7, and only the display area D2 starts a variable display again. The example shown in FIG. 6C shows a state in which the effect symbol “7” is fixedly displayed in the display areas D1 to D3, that is, a state in which “777”, which is an example of a big hit symbol, is fixedly displayed.

In addition, the effect display unit 30 displays effect moving images (hereinafter referred to as effect moving images) in addition to displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner. In this embodiment, the effect display unit 30 displays an effect moving image in which a story related to the Sengoku warlord is expressed in animation. The effect display unit 30 is configured to select and display a predetermined effect moving image by lottery from among a plurality of types of effect moving images.
In addition, reach variation and normal variation are set to be selectable for the variation pattern of the effect design, and a plurality of types of variation patterns are set to be selectable for each variation.

  Further, depending on the type of variation pattern, the time (hereinafter referred to as variation time) required from the start of variation display of the effect symbol to the definite display of the big hit symbol or the lost symbol is different. In particular, the reach variation is set to be longer than the normal variation because the reach variation takes a long time. In addition, among reach fluctuations, in the case of reach fluctuations with high expectation for occurrence of a big hit, since the effect in the reach state is elaborate, the fluctuation time is set particularly long. The degree of expectation for jackpot occurrence is the ratio of the occurrence rate of reach fluctuation that leads to jackpot to the overall appearance rate that is the sum of the occurrence rate of reach fluctuation that leads to jackpot and the occurrence rate of reach fluctuation that leads to loss. Is.

  Further, the effect moving image is selected according to the selected variation pattern, and the effect display device 30 displays effect effect moving images depending on whether the variation pattern of the effect symbol is reach variation or normal variation. be able to. In particular, in the case of reach variation, the display time is longer than that in the case of normal variation, and the effect moving image with the detailed effect content is displayed. Also, among reach fluctuations, the reach time is set longer because the reach contents with a lower appearance rate are more sophisticated. In addition, the effect moving image displayed at the time of reach variation with a low appearance rate has a high rarity value, and may become a hot topic among players.

  Further, depending on the type of the effect moving image, the effect moving image is displayed in the background of the effect symbol that is variably displayed, or is displayed when the effect symbol is not displayed. In addition, some of the effect moving images are displayed so as to be seen through the background of the effect symbol that is variably displayed. In addition, there is a case where the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner at one corner of the screen so as not to disturb the effect moving image, and when the reach is reached, the effect symbol is enlarged and displayed in the center of the screen. In addition, the display timing of the effect moving image varies depending on the selected change pattern of the effect design, and the timing of display when the game ball wins the first start port 21 or the second start port 22 There are timings for displaying in the middle of fluctuation, timings for displaying when reaching reach, and the like.

The effect display 30 displays the contents of the button effect. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of button effects.
The button effect is an effect that starts in response to the operation of the effect button 9 or an effect whose contents change in response to the operation of the effect button 9. In this embodiment, when the game ball wins the start opening 21, the effect display 30 displays a moving image having a story, and when it is time to execute the button effect in the middle, by operating the effect button 9, It is configured so that the lines of characters appearing in the story can be changed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when it is time to execute a button effect, the effect indicator 30 displays a message image G1 that prompts the player to operate the effect button 9 on the screen as “button push”, and a story character. And the image G2 showing the lines E and F of the characters is displayed. When the player operates the effect button 9 within the time limit after the timing of executing the button effect and the effect switch 9a with illumination (FIG. 11) is turned on, as shown on the right side of FIG. Will change from E, F to J1, K1.

  Further, when the production button 9 is operated within the time limit after the line is changed to J1, K1, the line is changed to J2, K2. If the effect button 9 is not operated within the time limit after the message image G1 is displayed, the lines are changed to E1 and F1, as shown on the left side of FIG. If the effect button 9 is not operated within the time limit after the line has changed to E1, F1, the line changes to E2, F2.

In addition, when the period for performing the button effect elapses, the effect moving image is displayed again, and a reach notice image suggesting that reach fluctuation appears or a jackpot notice image suggesting that a big hit has occurred is displayed. Normal fluctuations or reach fluctuations are displayed. Each notice image may be included in normal fluctuation or reach fluctuation.
In addition, when the effect button 9 is operated within the time limit in the button effect, an effect moving image with a higher expectation is displayed than when the operation button 9 is not operated.

  In other words, when the button effect is being executed and the effect button 9 is pressed to change the characters of the characters, a highly anticipated effect moving image is displayed later. During the time, the production button 9 is pressed within the time limit. Note that the big hit or the loss is determined when the game ball wins the first start port 21 or the second start port 22, so that the result of the big hit determination changes depending on whether or not the effect button 9 is pressed. There is no.

  The normal symbol display device 33 is composed of a plurality of (for example, two as shown in FIG. 5B) LEDs, and the emission color when each LED is lit and the background color of the LED when the LED is extinguished. Constitutes a normal symbol. In addition, the state in which the normal symbol display device 33 blinks the LED is a state in which the normal symbol is variably displayed. When the variation display ends, the combination of the LEDs that are turned on and off turns on the normal symbol. Alternatively, the loss is notified. When the winning normal symbol is confirmed and displayed, the opening time of the opening / closing blade piece 27c of the ordinary electric accessory 27 becomes longer, and the probability of winning the ordinary electric accessory 27 becomes higher. That is, the number of times that the special symbol starts variably displaying per unit time increases, and the probability that a big hit will occur increases.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 23, the normal symbol display device 33 starts to display the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the normal symbol display device 33 variably displays the normal symbol, when the game ball passes through the gate 23, the normal symbol variation display due to the passage is held, and the number of holds is displayed as the normal symbol hold number display. Displayed by device 34. In this embodiment, the normal symbol hold number display device 34 is composed of four LEDs, and displays the hold number based on the number of lights of the LEDs. That is, in this embodiment, the number of normal symbol reservations is a maximum of four.

[Production by image projector]
Next, effects by the image projection device 90 (FIG. 12) will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a lottery result image. FIG. 8A shows a mode in which characters constituting the lottery result image are gradually formed from one part to the whole, and FIG. 8B shows a game in which the firing handle 4 is gripped. This shows a state in which the lottery result image is projected on the person's arm. FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the lottery result image is projected onto the player's arm holding the launch handle 4, and (a) is an explanatory view showing a state in which the lottery result image moves from the wrist to the elbow. b) It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that a lottery result image moves from an elbow to a wrist.

  The firing handle 4 includes a front cover 4a, a firing lever 4b, a rotating member 4h, a touch sensor holder 4d, and a touch sensor 4j (FIG. 10) provided therein. The front cover 4a is a portion to which the player's palm is applied, and is formed in a spherical surface that bulges forward. The front cover 4a is fixed so as not to rotate. The rotating member 4h is formed in a cylindrical shape and is provided to be freely rotatable. On the peripheral surface of the rotating member 4h, three firing levers 4b for hooking a player's finger are formed to project. Between the front cover 4a and the rotating member 4h, a touch sensor holder 4d for detecting that the player's hand has touched is provided. Inside the firing handle 4, a touch sensor 4j that is electrically connected to the touch sensor holder 4d is provided.

  The image projection device 90 (FIG. 12) projects the lottery result image onto the surface H1 of the player's arm H that holds the launch handle 4. The lottery result image is an image showing the result of a big hit lottery that determines whether the main control MPU (indicated by reference numeral 51 in FIG. 10) is a big hit or a loss by lottery. Further, the lottery result image is also an image showing the result of the display content lottery in which the image / audio control MPU (indicated by reference numeral 71 in FIG. 11) determines the display content of the effect display 30 by lottery. Here, the display content is mainly a variation pattern of a design symbol and a story.

  For example, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the image projecting device 90 uses the player's arm as the lottery result image with the image suggesting the big hit when the effect display 30 displays the effect symbols in a variable manner. Project to H. Further, for example, the image projecting device 90 displays the fluctuation display when the effect display 30 displays the effect symbol in a variable manner when the lottery result of the change pattern in the display content lottery is a specific reach pattern. Is projected onto the player's arm H as a lottery result image.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8, the image display device 90 displays the lottery result image A <b> 1 of the word “re-coming” on the surface H <b> 1 of the player's arm H that holds the launch handle 4. This lottery result image A1 is a still image that suggests that the variation display of the effect symbol currently being performed by the effect display device 30 develops into a specific reach pattern with a high expectation level of “second coming reach”. This lottery result image A1 is projected one character at a time in a manner in which the entire character is gradually formed from a part of the character, not in a manner of forming all the characters at once as shown in FIG.

  Thus, since the lottery result image A1 is projected little by little on the player's arm H, the player's expectation for the lottery result increases as the image area of the lottery result image A1 increases. In the example shown in FIG. 8, as the character “re-coming” is completed, expectation that the change display of the currently displayed effect symbol will develop into a specific reach called “re-coming” is reached.

  The lottery result image B1 shown in FIG. 9 is a moving image showing a person running. As shown in FIG. 9A, when a person runs from the vicinity of the wrist H2 to the vicinity of the elbow H3, As shown in b), it is a moving image that turns around the elbow H3 and runs to the vicinity of the wrist H2. That is, the lottery result image B1 is a moving image representing a state in which a person runs and reciprocates between the vicinity of the wrist H2 and the vicinity of the elbow H3 on the surface H1 of the player's arm H.

The lottery result image B1 is a moving image that suggests that the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, that is, the big hit is generated, when the effect indicator 30 currently performing the variation display of the effect symbol is finished. Thus, when the lottery result image B1 is projected onto the player's arm H, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big hit is increased.
Note that the number of times the lottery result image B1 reciprocates between the vicinity of the wrist H2 and the vicinity of the elbow H3 on the surface H1 of the player's arm H can be arbitrarily set. It may be a round trip.

  The colors of the lottery result images A1 and B1 can be set to arbitrary colors. However, in order not to be overlooked by the player, the colors may be set to be conspicuous when projected onto the surface H1 of the arm H. desirable. For example, a highly saturated color such as red or yellow is set. The color can also be set according to the season. For example, if the arm is often exposed from early summer to early autumn, the color is set to be conspicuous when projected onto the surface H1 of the arm H. For example, a highly saturated color such as red or yellow is set.

  In addition, in the season of wearing long sleeves, the sleeve color varies depending on the player, so depending on the color of the sleeve, there may be a case where an effect projection moving image of the set color is projected, which is not noticeable. Therefore, in the season of wearing long sleeves, if the lottery result images A1 and B1 are blinked, the lottery result images A1 and B1 can be well noticed regardless of the color of the projected area. Further, the lottery result image B1 can be made conspicuous even if it is changed to a different color every time it moves a predetermined distance.

[Main electrical configuration of pachinko machine]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 10, a main control MPU 51 is mounted on the main control board 50. The main control MPU 51 includes a main control CPU 52, a main control ROM 53, and a main control RAM 54. The main control CPU 52 determines the jackpot, the jackpot symbol lottery, the probability variation jackpot decision, the lottery symbol lottery, the variation time lottery, the winning detection, the gate passing detection, the normal symbol hit judgment, the prize ball payout command, etc. Perform the processing necessary for the progress of the game. The main control MPU 51 includes a backup power supply terminal VBB (not shown) and an NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) terminal (not shown).

  In the main control ROM 53, a computer program for the main control CPU 52 to execute each of the above processes, a control command transmitted to each control board electrically connected to the main control board 50, a big hit determination or a probable change big hit determination Are stored in a readable manner, such as a jackpot value to be referred to when performing the game, a table to be referred to when the jackpot symbol is lottery, a table to be referred to when the lottery symbol is lottery.

  The main control RAM 54 has a work area that is used when the main control CPU 52 executes the computer program. Further, the main control RAM 54 stores a processing result and a determination result generated by the main control CPU 52 executing the above computer program in a readable and rewritable manner. Further, the main control RAM 54 receives backup power from a capacitor (not shown) when the power supplied to the pachinko machine 1 is cut off, and stores stored data such as the result of the probable big hit determination. Hold.

  The main control board 50 includes a first start port switch 21a for detecting a game ball won in the first start port 21, and a second start port switch 27a for detecting a game ball won in the second start port 22. The external terminal plate 503 is electrically connected. The main control CPU 52 transmits data such as the number of occurrences of jackpots, the number of winnings, and the number of changes in special symbols to the hall computer (not shown) via the external terminal board 503. Hall computers are located in pachinko hall management rooms.

  In addition, a symbol display board 84 is electrically connected to the main control board 50. On the symbol display board 84, a special symbol display device 31, a special symbol hold number display device 32, a normal symbol display device 33, and a normal symbol hold number display device 34 are mounted. In addition, a payout control board 60, a security relay terminal board 89, and a power supply board 76 are electrically connected to the main control board 50.

The security relay terminal plate 89 includes an induced magnetic field sensor 500 for detecting an induced magnetic field generated in an unauthorized act, a first magnetic sensor 501 for detecting magnetism generated in an unauthorized act, and a second magnetic sensor 502. Are electrically connected.
The payout control board 60 is electrically connected to a lower tray full switch 7b for detecting a state in which the lower tray 7 is filled with game balls, and a door opening relay terminal plate 86. The door opening relay terminal plate 86 includes a door opening switch 87 for detecting a state where the glass frame set 3 is opened, and an outer frame opening switch 88 for detecting a state where the outer frame set 8 is opened. Electrically connected.

  Also, a payout relay terminal plate 83 is electrically connected to the payout control board 60, and a payout motor 38 c for driving a member for paying out game balls to the upper tray 6 is connected to the payout relay terminal plate 83. The front payout sensor 38a and the rear payout sensor 38b for detecting the game ball paid out by the payout motor 38c, and the front ball cut switch 38d for detecting that the game ball paid out by the payout motor 38c is cut. , The rear ball break switch 38e is electrically connected. These front payout sensor 38a to rear ball cut switch 38e constitute a prize ball payout device.

  The payout control board 60 is equipped with a payout control MPU 61, and the payout control MPU 61 includes a payout control CPU 62, a payout control ROM 63, and a payout control RAM 64. The payout control CPU 62 controls the payout motor 38c in accordance with the payout control command transmitted from the main control MPU 51 to control payout of prize balls and rental balls. Further, the payout control CPU 62 detects changes in signals output from the front payout sensor 38a and the rear payout sensor 38b, and counts the number of prize balls and the number of balls lent out. The payout control MPU 61 includes a backup power supply terminal VBB (not shown) and an NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) terminal (not shown).

  The payout control ROM 63 stores a computer program executed by the payout control CPU 62 so as to be readable. The payout control RAM 64 has a work area used when the payout control CPU 62 executes the computer program. Further, the payout control RAM 64 stores the processing results and the determination results generated by the payout control CPU 62 executing the above-described computer program in a readable and rewritable manner.

  Further, the payout control RAM 64 stores the number of unpaid winning balls and the number of balls lent. When the power supplied to the pachinko machine 1 is shut off, the payout control RAM 64 receives a backup power supply from a capacitor (not shown). The number of award balls and the number of rented balls are stored in memory. Further, a frequency display board 504 on which the frequency display portion 6e (FIG. 1) is mounted is electrically connected to the payout control board 60 via a lending device connection terminal board 78. The prepaid recording medium reading device 100 (FIG. 1) is electrically connected to the lending device connection terminal board 78.

  Further, the launch control board 4 includes a launch solenoid 4f that drives a launch device that launches a game ball, a ball feed solenoid 4g that drives a ball supply device that supplies the game ball to the launch position, and a rotation amount of the launch lever 4b. When the firing intensity electronic volume 4c for adjusting the firing strength of the firing solenoid 4f in response to the touch, the touch sensor 4j for detecting that the player touches the firing lever 4b, and the touch sensor 4j are on. The firing switch 4e that is turned on by the rotation of the firing lever 4b and drives the firing solenoid 4f is electrically connected.

  A board surface relay terminal board 37 is electrically connected to the main control board 50, and the board surface relay terminal board 37 receives an upper left sleeve winning prize for detecting a game ball won in the left sleeve upper winning opening 17. A mouth switch 17a, a left sleeve winning port switch 18a for detecting a game ball won in the left sleeve winning port 18, a lower left winning port switch 19a for detecting a game ball won in the lower left winning port 19, and a right A right shoulder winning opening switch 20a for detecting a gaming ball won in the shoulder winning opening 20, a first big winning opening switch 24c for detecting a gaming ball winning in the first big winning opening 24a, and a gate 23 are provided. A gate switch 23a for detecting a passed game ball, a second big prize opening switch 25c for detecting a game ball won in the second big prize opening 25a, and a first variable prize winning device 24 for driving 1st Grand Prize And solenoids 24b, and ordinary electric won game solenoid 27b for driving the ordinary electric won game 27, a second special winning opening solenoid 25b for driving the second variation winning device 25 are electrically connected.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an effect control board 400. The effect control board 400 includes an image / sound control board 70, a board face effect relay terminal board 82, and a board LED relay terminal. The board 81, the auxiliary effect drive board 410, and the effect power supply board 79 are electrically connected. An effect control MPU 401 including an effect control CPU 402 is mounted on the effect control board 400. The effect control CPU 402 receives the effect control signal transmitted from the main control CPU 52 (FIG. 10), and performs a process of distributing the received effect control signal to the corresponding board.

  The effect display 30 is electrically connected to the image / sound control board 70 via the liquid crystal relay terminal board 30a. In addition, an image projection device 90 is electrically connected to the image / sound control board 70. In addition, a board surface effect relay terminal plate 82 is electrically connected to the audio / video control board 70, and the panel surface effect relay terminal plate 82 is connected to the right speaker 10 via a frame effect relay terminal plate 85, The left speaker 11 and the lower speaker 12 are electrically connected. Further, the illuminated effect switch 9 a is electrically connected to the frame effect relay terminal board 85 via the frame LED drive board 66. The illuminated effect switch 9 a is a switch that is turned on when the effect button 9 is pressed and lights an LED built in the effect button 9.

  An image / audio control MPU 71 and a volume control device 75 are mounted on the image / audio control board 70. The image / audio control MPU 71 includes an image / audio control CPU 72, an image / audio control ROM 73, and an image / audio control RAM 74. The image / audio control CPU 72 controls the effect display 30 according to the effect control signal transmitted from the main control CPU 52 via the effect control board 400, and causes the effect display 30 to display an image corresponding to the effect control signal. Further, when controlling the effect display 30, the image / sound control CPU 72 controls the image projecting device 90 according to the control content, and projects the lottery result image onto the player's arm H. Furthermore, the image / audio control CPU 72 drives the speakers 10 to 12 according to the effect control signal transmitted from the main control CPU 52 via the effect control board 400, and outputs the sound effect corresponding to the effect control signal to each speaker 10. Output from ~ 12.

  The image / sound control ROM 73 stores a computer program executed by the image / sound control CPU 72 in a readable manner. In addition, the image / sound control ROM 73 stores data for the pachinko machine 1 to produce effects using images, LEDs, and sounds in a table format (FIG. 13). The image / sound control RAM 74 has a work area used when the image / sound control CPU 72 executes a computer program. Further, the image / sound control RAM 74 stores a processing result, a determination result, and the like generated when the image / sound control CPU 72 executes a computer program so as to be readable and rewritable. The volume control device 75 includes a volume control knob for adjusting the volume of sound effects and the like output from the speakers 10 to 12.

  To the auxiliary effect drive board 410, the auxiliary effect upper relay terminal plate 508, the auxiliary effect right relay terminal plate 68, and the auxiliary effect lower relay terminal plate 507 are electrically connected. The auxiliary terminal relay terminal plate 508 includes a kaleidoscope motor 43a for rotating the movable accessory 43 disposed on the back surface of the movable accessory 40, and a kaleidoscope origin sensor 43b for detecting that the movable accessory 43 has returned to the origin. A right dragon motor 42a for driving the movable combination 42, a right dragon origin sensor 42b for detecting that the movable combination 42 has returned to the origin, a left dragon motor 41a for driving the movable combination 41, and a movable combination A left dragon origin sensor 41b that detects that the object 41 has returned to the origin is electrically connected.

The auxiliary effect right relay terminal board 68 includes a family crest motor 40b that vibrates the movable accessory 40, a family crest position confirmation sensor 40c that detects the position of the movable accessory 40, and a right lift that lifts the movable accessory 40 (not shown). A right lift motor 40d for driving the motor) and a right lift origin sensor 40e for detecting that the right lift has returned to the origin are electrically connected.
The auxiliary effect lower relay terminal plate 507 includes a left lift motor 40f that drives a left lift (not shown) that raises the movable accessory 40, a left lift origin sensor 40g that detects that the left lift has returned to the origin, A door right motor 45a for moving the right movable accessory 45 stored in the storage member 46, a door right origin sensor 45b for detecting that the movable accessory has returned to the origin, and a left movable accessory 44 are moved. The door left motor 44a to be moved is electrically connected to the door left origin sensor 44b for detecting that the movable accessory 44 has returned to the origin.

  An auxiliary effect control MPU 420 is mounted on the auxiliary effect drive board 410. The auxiliary effect control MPU 420 includes an auxiliary effect control CPU 421, an auxiliary effect control ROM 422, and an auxiliary effect control RAM 423. The auxiliary effect control CPU 421 controls the operations of the movable accessories 40 to 45 in accordance with the effect control signal transmitted from the main control CPU 52 via the effect control board 400. In the auxiliary effect control ROM 422, a computer program executed by the auxiliary effect control CPU 421 is readable and stored. In addition, the auxiliary effect control ROM 422 stores various tables (for example, operation patterns such as movable accessories 40 to 45) that the auxiliary effect control CPU 421 refers to when executing the computer program so as to be readable. .

  The auxiliary effect control RAM 423 has a work area used when the auxiliary effect control CPU 421 executes the computer program. Further, the auxiliary effect control RAM 423 stores processing results and determination results generated when the auxiliary effect control CPU 421 executes the computer program so as to be readable and rewritable.

  The power supply board 76 supplies power supplied from the main power supply 77 (AC / 24V) to the main control board 50, the payout control board 60, the lending device connection terminal board 78, and the effect power supply board 79 (FIG. 11). To supply. The effect power supply board 79 distributes the power supplied from the power supply board 76 to each board electrically connected to the effect power supply board 79. Various LEDs provided on the game board 5 are mounted on the board surface LED relay terminal board 81.

[Main electrical configuration of image projector]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the image projector 90 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The image projection device 90 includes LDs (Laser Diodes) 91 and 92, a polarization beam splitter 93a, a lens 93b, a scanner mirror 93c, a half mirror 93d, a mirror detector 96, an adjustment unit 97, and an actuator 98a. , A driver 98b, a laser detector 94, a laser control circuit 95, and a control circuit 99. The control circuit 99 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, video RAM, and the like.

  The LD 91 is a diode that emits red and blue laser light, the LD 92 is a diode that emits green laser light, and the LD 91 and 92 are controlled by a laser control circuit 95. Note that the LD 91 is an LD that integrally configures an LD that emits red laser light and an LD that emits blue laser light. However, an LD 91 that is configured separately can also be used. In this manner, the LDs 91 and 92 constitute a laser light source that emits laser light in accordance with an input image signal.

  The laser control circuit 95 controls the emission amounts and emission timings of the LDs 91 and 92 based on the signal sent from the control circuit 99. Further, the laser control circuit 95 detects the emission state of the laser beam from the output amount of the laser beam detected by a laser detector 94 described later, and adjusts the emission amount of the LDs 91 and 92 based on the emission state. . Further, as will be described later, the laser control circuit 95 performs control to cause the LDs 91 and 92 to emit laser light in accordance with a control signal from the control circuit 99.

  The polarization beam splitter 93a is an optical member that is disposed on the optical path of the laser light emitted from the LD 92 and separates the incident laser light into P-polarized light and S-polarized light. The polarization beam splitter 93a transmits part of the green laser light emitted from the LD 92 toward the lens 93b and reflects the rest toward the laser detector 94. On the other hand, the polarization beam splitter 93a transmits part of the red and blue laser beams emitted from the LD 91 toward the laser detector 94 and reflects the rest toward the lens 93b.

  The laser detector 94 is a sensor that detects the output amount (intensity) of laser light, for example, and is disposed on the optical path of the laser light emitted from the LD 91. The lens 93b condenses the laser light that has passed through the polarization beam splitter 93a. The scanner mirror 93c is a galvanometer mirror that resonates when a predetermined driving force is applied by an actuator 98a described later, and rotates independently in two axial directions by this resonance. By adjusting the direction and the vertical direction, the reflection direction of the incident light can be adjusted.

  Therefore, the lottery result image can be projected by scanning the laser beam on the surface H1 of the player's arm H by sequentially adjusting the reflection direction of the laser beam transmitted through the lens 93b by the scanner mirror 93c. Thus, the scanner mirror 93c constitutes a scanning unit that reflects the laser light emitted from the laser light source toward the surface H1 of the player's arm H and resonates for scanning.

  The driver 98b, for example, gives a pulse signal corresponding to the drive frequency to the actuator 98a in accordance with a command transmitted from the control circuit 99, thereby resonating the scanner mirror 93c and controlling the scanning of the laser light. The actuator 98a is, for example, two pulse motors connected to each of the two axes of the scanner mirror 93c. Each of the actuators 98a is driven based on a drive frequency (resonance frequency) instructed from a driver 98b described later, and the scanner mirror 93c is driven. It is configured to rotate a predetermined angle. The actuator 98a is configured to supply electric power when the scanner mirror 93c is driven.

  The half mirror 93d transmits a part of the laser light reflected by the scanner mirror 93c toward the exit 6f and reflects the rest toward the mirror detector 96. The mirror detector 96 is, for example, an inclination angle detector that receives the laser light reflected by the half mirror 93d and detects the inclination angle (deflection angle) of the scanner mirror 93c in the biaxial direction. The tilt angle detected by the mirror detector 96 is input to the adjustment unit 97 as an analog electric signal.

  For example, although not shown, the adjustment unit 97 includes an arithmetic unit for arithmetic operation, a comparator, an amplifier for analog signal amplification, an A / D converter, and the like, and a scanner mirror input from the mirror detector 96. The analog electrical signal relating to the inclination angle of 93c is adjusted to a desired value through amplification, arithmetic operation, comparison, etc., converted into a digital signal, and transmitted to the control circuit 99.

  That is, since the resonance frequency of the scanner mirror 93c varies depending on the installation environment (for example, temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, etc.) and the scanning position of the laser beam may be shifted, the mirror detector 96 and the adjustment unit 97 cause the scanner mirror 93c to scan. By detecting the tilt angle of the mirror 93c and transmitting it to the control circuit 99, the control circuit 99 is configured so that the drive frequency output from the driver 98b can be adjusted successively.

  The image / sound control CPU 72 mounted on the image / sound control board 70 transmits the lottery result image data for projecting the lottery result image to the control circuit 99 when the lottery result image is projected onto the player's arm H. To do. Then, the control circuit 99 transmits an activation command to the laser control circuit 95, and the laser control circuit 95 activates the LDs 91 and 92 to emit laser light. Further, the control circuit 99 transmits an activation command to the driver 98b, and the driver 98b drives the actuator 98a to rotate the scanner mirror 93c. The laser light emitted from the LDs 91 and 92 passes through the polarization beam splitter 93a and the lens 93b, is reflected by the scanner mirror 93c, is emitted from the emission port 6f through the half mirror 93d, and is applied to the surface H1 of the player's arm H. The lottery result image is projected.

[Various tables]
Next, configurations of various tables stored in the image / audio control ROM 73 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the main storage contents of the image and sound control ROM 73 shown in FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the variation pattern table. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of a lottery result image (still image) table. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of a lottery result image (moving image) table.

  The image / sound control ROM 73 includes an effect symbol table 73a, a variation pattern table 73b, a lottery result image (still image) table 73c, a lottery result image (moving image) table 73d, an LED lighting pattern table 73e, a music table 73f, and a big hit effect. An image table 73g, a customer waiting image table 73h, a button effect image table 73i, and the like are stored so that data can be read out.

  The effect symbol table 73a is a table to which the image / audio control CPU 72 refers when the effect indicator 30 displays the lost symbol or the big hit symbol. The variation pattern table 73b is a table that is referred to when the image / sound control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern of the effect symbol that the effect indicator 30 displays in a variable manner by lottery. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the variation pattern table 73 b is configured by associating random numbers A to D and variation patterns for determining the variation pattern of effect symbols by lottery.

  The random numbers A to D are count values counted by the counter, and each random number is equal to the range of count values counted by the counter. That is, the count value acquired from the counter by the image / audio control CPU 72 at a predetermined timing is a random number. The counter is, for example, a ring counter that counts a plurality of consecutive numerical values (for example, 0 to 239). The random numbers A to D are divided into groups 1 to n, respectively.

  A group 1 constituting the random number A is associated with a plurality of groups of random numbers B, and a group n constituting the random number A is associated with a group n of random numbers D. Each group constituting the random number B is associated with a plurality of groups of random numbers C. Each group constituting the random number C is associated with a plurality of groups of random numbers D. In addition, each random number constituting each group of random numbers D is associated with a different variation pattern.

  The CPU for image and sound control 72 acquires a random number (count value) one by one from each counter that generates the random number A to the random number D at the timing of determining the variation pattern of the effect symbol. Then, the group to which the random number acquired from the counter that generates the random number B belongs is selected from the groups to which the random number acquired from the counter that generates the random number A belongs. Subsequently, the group to which the random number acquired from the counter that generates the random number C belongs is selected from the groups associated with the selected random number B group. Subsequently, the group to which the random number acquired from the counter that generates the random number D belongs is selected from the groups associated with the selected random number C group. Subsequently, a variation pattern associated with the selected group of random numbers D is selected.

That is, the random number A, the random number B, the random number C, and the random number D are selected in this order, and the variation pattern finally associated with the random number D is selected. Since the probability that the same type of variation pattern is selected is reduced by configuring the plurality of random numbers and the variation pattern in association with each other as described above, it is devised so that the player does not get bored.
In addition, among the variation patterns, a plurality of types of reach patterns are set in a reach pattern that is a variation pattern that develops to reach. The name of the reach pattern varies depending on the manufacturer and model of the pachinko machine. For example, the reach pattern is called a normal reach pattern, a super reach pattern, a premium reach pattern, or the like depending on the appearance probability. In this embodiment, the second coming reach described above corresponds to a premium reach pattern.

A normal reach pattern is a variation pattern with a high probability of appearance among reach patterns, a super reach pattern is a variation pattern with a lower probability of appearance than a normal reach pattern, and a premium reach pattern is a super reach pattern. It is a variation pattern with a lower appearance probability. The jackpot is generated through a reach pattern. In particular, when a premium reach pattern appears, the jackpot occurrence probability is increased.
That is, when viewed from the player, the degree of expectation for occurrence of a big hit when the premium reach pattern appears is the highest.

It should be noted that the group n of the random number D is associated with a normal variation pattern that does not develop to reach in the middle of the variation of the production symbol, and when the random number belonging to the group n of the random number A is selected, the normal variation pattern is selected. Is done.
In addition, although not shown, the image / sound control ROM 73 stores a variation pattern table having a different configuration depending on the normal gaming state, the probability variation gaming state, the result of the jackpot determination, and the number of special symbol reservations, and varies depending on the gaming state. A variation pattern is selected.

  The lottery result image (still image) table 73c is a table that is referred to when a still image is determined by lottery as a lottery result image that the image sound control CPU 72 projects on the image projection device 90. The lottery result image (still image) table 73c associates a plurality of count values counted by the lottery result image lottery counter with a plurality of types of lottery result images (still images) so that the lottery result images differ for each count value. Configured. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the lottery result image (still image) table 73c is configured by associating the count values of 0 to 9 with the lottery result images A0 to A9.

  For example, when it is time to determine the lottery result image (still image) by lottery, the image / audio control CPU 72 acquires one count value counted by the lottery result image lottery counter and associates it with the acquired count value. The lottery result image is read from the lottery result image (still image) table 73c. For example, when the count value acquired from the lottery result image lottery counter is 1, the image / audio control CPU 72 selects the lottery result image A1 associated with the count value 1 as the lottery result image (still image) table. Read from 73c.

  The lottery result image (moving image) table 73d is a table that is referred to when the image and sound control CPU 72 determines a moving image as a lottery result image to be projected on the image projection device 90 by lottery. The lottery result image (moving image) table 73d associates a plurality of count values counted by the lottery result image lottery counter with a plurality of types of lottery result images (moving images) so that the lottery result images differ for each count value. Configured. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the lottery result image (moving image) table 73d is configured by associating the count values of 0 to 9 with the lottery result images B0 to B9.

  For example, when it is time to determine the lottery result image (moving image) by lottery, the image / audio control CPU 72 acquires one count value counted by the lottery result image lottery counter and associates it with the acquired count value. The lottery result image is read from the lottery result image (moving image) table 73d. For example, if the count value acquired from the lottery result image lottery counter is 1, the image / audio control CPU 72 selects the lottery result image B1 associated with the count value 1 as the lottery result image (moving image) table. Read from 73d.

The LED lighting pattern table 73e stored in the image / sound control ROM 73 is a table that is referred to when the image / sound control CPU 72 determines the lighting patterns of various LEDs provided in the pachinko machine 1 by lottery. The LED lighting pattern lottery is performed using an LED lighting pattern lottery counter that counts a plurality of consecutive different numerical values.
The LED lighting pattern table 73d is configured by associating the count value of the LED lighting pattern lottery counter with the LED lighting pattern. The CPU for image and sound control 72 acquires one count value from the LED lighting pattern lottery counter, reads the LED lighting pattern associated with the acquired count value from the LED lighting pattern table 73d, and follows the LED lighting pattern according to the lighting pattern. Is directed to the effect control CPU 402 to turn on.

The music table 73f is a table that is referred to when the image / sound control CPU 72 determines the music or sound effect output from the speakers 10 to 12 by lottery. Music lottery is performed using a music lottery counter that counts a plurality of consecutive different values.
The music table 73f is configured by associating the count value of the music lottery counter with music. The audio / video control CPU 72 acquires one count value from the music lottery counter, reads the music associated with the acquired count value from the music table 73f, and outputs the music to the speakers 10-12. An instruction is given to an electrically connected audio output device (not shown).

  The jackpot effect image table 73g is a table that is referred to when the image and sound control CPU 72 determines by lottery the effect image that celebrates the occurrence of the jackpot when the jackpot occurs. The effect image lottery is performed using a jackpot effect image lottery counter that counts a plurality of consecutive different numerical values. The jackpot effect image table 73g is configured by associating the count value of the jackpot effect image lottery counter with the type of the jackpot effect image. The image / audio control CPU 72 acquires one count value from the jackpot effect image lottery counter, reads the type of the jackpot effect image associated with the acquired count value from the jackpot effect image table 73g, and displays it. The effect display 30 is instructed as follows.

  The customer waiting image table 73h is data for the image sound control CPU 72 to instruct the effect display device 30 to display a customer waiting image when the player is not playing a game with the pachinko machine 1 and is in a so-called customer waiting state. Is a stored table. The customer waiting image lottery is performed using a customer waiting image lottery counter that counts a plurality of consecutive different numerical values. The customer waiting image table 73h is configured by associating the count value of the customer waiting image lottery counter with the type of customer waiting image. The image and sound control CPU 72 acquires one count value from the customer waiting image lottery counter when a predetermined time has elapsed since the number of special symbols held becomes zero, and the customer associated with the acquired count value. The type of waiting image is read from the customer waiting image table 73h, and the effect display 30 is instructed to display it.

  In the button effect image table 73i, when the effect button 9 (FIG. 1) is pressed and the illuminated effect switch 9a (FIG. 11) is turned on, the image / audio control CPU 72 has the contents of the button effect image (an image representing the button effect). This is a table to be referred to when deciding by lottery. The button effect image lottery is performed using a button effect image lottery counter that counts a plurality of consecutive different values. The button effect image table 73i is configured by associating the count value of the button effect image lottery counter with the type of the button effect image. When the effect button 9 is pressed, the image / audio control CPU 72 acquires one count value from the button effect image lottery counter when the effect switch with illumination 9a is turned on within an effective time in which the button effect can be selected. The type of the button effect image associated with the acquired count value is read from the button effect image table 73i, and the effect indicator 30 is instructed to display it.

[Contents stored when a hold occurs]
Next, the contents stored in the image / sound control RAM 74 when the special symbol is suspended will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 17A is an explanatory diagram showing the stored contents of the special symbol reservation table, and FIG. 17B is an explanatory diagram showing a state where the storage order of the data stored in the special symbol reservation table is raised.

  The special symbol reservation table is provided for each of the first start port 21 and the second start port 22. Here, the special symbol reservation table for the first start port 21 will be described as a representative. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the upper limit of the number of special symbol reservations for the first start port 21 and the second start port 22 is four.

  The special symbol holding table 74 a stores various data generated when the game ball wins the first starting port 21. The “holding order” in the figure indicates the order in which the holding occurred. The special symbol reservation table 74a stores a special symbol reservation number U1. The “determination result” is a result of the big hit determination and the probable change big hit determination performed by the main control CPU 52 when the game ball wins the first starting port 21. The “determined symbol” is a definite symbol determined by the main control CPU 52 when the game ball wins the first starting port 21, and indicates a normal big hit symbol, a probable big hit symbol, or a lost symbol. The “variation pattern” is a variation pattern of the effect design determined by the image / audio control CPU 72. The “lottery result image” is a lottery result image determined by the image and sound control CPU 72, and is a still image or a moving image.

The determination result and the determined symbol are transmitted from the main control CPU 52 to the image / sound control CPU 72 and stored in the special symbol hold table 74a by the image / sound control CPU 72.
The image / sound control CPU 72 also determines special symbol variation patterns and fixed symbols, music and LED lighting patterns, etc. by lottery and stores them in the special symbol hold table, but the description thereof is omitted here. The case where the determination result, the confirmed symbol of the effect symbol, the variation pattern of the effect symbol, and the lottery result image are stored will be described as an example.

FIG. 17A is an example showing the stored contents of the special symbol holding table 74a in a certain gaming state. In the third hold order (*), “probability variation big hit” is stored as the probability variation big hit determination result of the main control CPU 52, “777” is stored as the confirmed symbol of the production symbol, and “premium” as the variation pattern “Reach pattern” is stored, and “A1” is stored as a lottery result image. Further, the special symbol reservation number U1 stored in the special symbol reservation table 74a has reached the upper limit of four.
When the special symbol change display is completed once, as shown in FIG. 17B, each data stored in the special symbol hold table 74a is moved up by one.

[Main game flow]
Next, the main flow of the game in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Main processing executed by main control CPU)
First, the flow of main processing executed by the main control CPU 52 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 18 is a main flowchart showing the flow of main processing executed by the main control CPU 52 shown in FIG. In the following description, a process step executed by the CPU is abbreviated as S.

  The main control CPU 52 executes initial setting when the pachinko machine 1 is activated (S500). In this initial setting, processing such as security check is performed. Next, the main control CPU 52 performs a winning detection process (S501), a start port process (S502), a gate process (S503), a variation start process (S504), a normal electric accessory process (S505), and a big prize opening process ( S506) and game information transmission processing (S507) are executed.

  In the winning detection process (S501), changes in output signals from the winning opening switches 17a to 20a, the start opening switches 21a and 27a, and the large winning opening switches 24c and 25c (FIG. 10) are detected to detect that a winning has occurred. To do. In the gate process (S503), a change in the output signal from the gate switch 23a (FIG. 10) is detected, and it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 23, and a normal symbol hit determination is performed. In the ordinary electric accessory processing (S505), when the normal symbol hit determination in the gate processing (S503) is successful, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 27b (FIG. 10) is operated to open and close the open / close blades of the ordinary electric accessory 27. The piece 27c (FIG. 3) is opened.

  In the big prize opening process (S506), the opening / closing control of the first big prize opening 24a when the normal big hit occurs and the opening / closing control of the second big prize opening 25a when the first or second positive variation big hit occurs. Run. In the game information transmission process (S507), the game information generated during the game, such as the number of occurrences of normal jackpots, the number of occurrences of probable big hits, the number of changes of special symbols, the total number of winning balls (number of balls played), etc. Send it to the hall computer in the management room.

(Start-up processing)
Next, the flow of the start port process (S502 in FIG. 18) executed by the main control CPU 52 will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 19 is a main flowchart showing the flow of the start port process executed by the main control CPU 52 in S502 of FIG. 18, and FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the continuation of the process shown in FIG. The main control CPU 52 executes the start port process when the first start port switch 21a or the second start port switch 27a is turned on, but here, the start port when the first start port switch 21a is turned on. The process will be described as a representative.

  The main control CPU 52 determines whether or not the first start port switch 21a (FIG. 10) is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 21 (FIG. 2) (S20). Here, if an affirmative determination is made (S20: Yes), the special symbol reservation number U1 stored in the main control RAM 54 is referred to (S21), and whether or not the special symbol reservation number U1 is less than the upper limit of four. Determine (S22). Here, if an affirmative determination is made (S22: Yes), one count value counted by the big hit lottery counter at this time is acquired (S23).

  Here, the big hit lottery counter is a counter that counts a plurality of consecutive different numerical values, and in this embodiment, is a ring counter that counts a total of 400 numerical values from 0 to 399. Subsequently, the main control CPU 52 determines whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation gaming state (S24). Here, when an affirmative determination is made (S24: Yes), the probability variation big hit jackpot value table is referred to (S25), and when a negative determination is made (S24: No), the normal big hit jackpot value table is referenced (S26). . The jackpot value table for probability variation jackpot is a table in which the jackpot value referred to in the probability variation gaming state is set, and the normal jackpot value table for normal jackpot is a table in which the jackpot value referenced in the normal gaming state is set. is there.

In the probability variation jackpot value table, more jackpot values are set than in the normal jackpot value table, and the probability that a jackpot will occur in the probability variation gaming state is high.
In this embodiment, a total of 10 jackpot values of 7, 53, 89, 113, 137, 157, 197, 257, 307, and 359 are set in the probability variation jackpot jackpot value table. Only the big hit value 7 is set in the value table.
In other words, the probability that a big hit will occur is 1/400 in normal time, and the probability change time is 10/400 = 1/40, and the probability that a big hit will occur in the probability changed gaming state is that of the normal gaming state. 10 times higher than when.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 52 determines whether or not it is a big hit (S27). If an affirmative determination is made in the previous S24, a big hit is determined if a big hit value having the same value as the count value acquired from the big win lottery counter in the previous S23 is set in the probability variation big hit value table. If a negative determination is made in the previous S24, if the big hit value having the same value as the count value acquired from the big win lottery counter in the previous S23 is set in the normal big hit big value table, the big hit is determined.

  Here, when it is determined that the game is a jackpot (S27: Yes), a lottery of the jackpot symbol is executed (S28). The jackpot symbol lottery is performed using a jackpot symbol lottery counter that counts a plurality of consecutive different values and a jackpot symbol table. The jackpot symbol table is configured by associating the count value of the jackpot symbol lottery counter with the jackpot symbol. The main control CPU 52 acquires one count value from the jackpot symbol lottery counter, and reads the jackpot symbol associated with the acquired count value from the jackpot symbol table.

  For example, the jackpot symbol lottery counter counts 0 to 9, and the jackpot symbol table is configured by associating the count values of 0 to 9 with the jackpot symbols 000 and 111 to 999. Then, when the count value acquired from the jackpot symbol lottery counter is 7, for example, the main control CPU 52 reads the jackpot symbol “777” associated with the count value 7 from the jackpot symbol table.

  If it is determined in S27 that the game is not a big hit, that is, it is lost (S27: No), a lottery of lottery symbols is executed (S29). Lost symbol lottery is performed using a loss symbol lottery counter that counts a plurality of consecutive different values and a loss symbol table. The lost symbol table is configured by associating the count value of the lost symbol lottery counter with the lost symbol. The main control CPU 52 acquires one count value from the lost symbol lottery counter, and reads the lost symbol associated with the acquired count value from the lost symbol table.

  Further, when determining the big hit symbol by lottery, the main control CPU 52 determines whether or not it is a normal big hit according to the determined type of the big hit symbol (S34 in FIG. 20). For example, if the jackpot symbol determined by lottery is a jackpot symbol representing an even number such as 000 or 222, it is determined that the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot. Here, if it is determined that it is a normal big hit (S34: Yes), a normal big hit flag indicating that it is determined that it is a normal big hit is turned on (S35).

  If it is determined that it is not a normal big hit (S34: No), it is determined whether or not it is a first positive variation big hit (S36). For example, when the jackpot symbol determined by lottery is 777, it is determined that the first probability variation jackpot. Here, if it is determined that it is the first probability variation jackpot (S36: Yes), the first probability variation jackpot flag indicating that it is determined that it is the first probability variation jackpot is turned on (S37).

  Further, when it is determined that it is not the first probability variation big hit (S36: No), it is judged whether or not it is the second probability variation big hit (S38). For example, if the jackpot symbol determined by the lottery is a jackpot symbol other than 777 and a jackpot symbol other than 777, it is determined that the jackpot symbol is the second probability variation jackpot. Here, if it is determined that it is the second probability variation big hit (S38: Yes), the second probability variation big hit flag indicating that it is determined that it is the second probability variation big hit is turned on (S39).

  Here, the normal jackpot is a jackpot for operating the first variable winning device 24, and is a jackpot for executing n3 rounds of opening and closing of the first jackpot 24a. Further, the first probability variation jackpot is a jackpot for operating the second variable winning device 25, and is a jackpot for executing n1 rounds of opening and closing of the second jackpot 25a. In addition, the second probability variation jackpot is a jackpot for operating the second variable winning device 25, and is a jackpot for executing n2 (n2 <n1) rounds in which the second prize winning opening 25a is opened and closed. For example, n1 = 16, n2 = 2, and n3 = 15.

In addition, the average value of the total number of prize balls to be paid out by winning at the first big winning opening 21 or the second big winning opening 22 during the big hit game is p1 for the first probability variable big hit and p3 for the normal big hit. When the second probability variation big hit is p2, p2 <p3 <p1. Further, if p2 / p1 = r, then 0.125 ≦ r <1.
In other words, the total number p2 of the number of prize balls that the player can obtain at the second probability variation jackpot is not less than 0.125 times (1/8) of the total number of prize balls p1 that can be earned at the first probability variation bonus. It is configured.

  Then, the main control CPU 52 adds 1 to the special symbol holding number U1 (S40), the special symbol holding number U1, the result of the big hit determination, the result of the probable big hit determination, the big hit symbol, the lost symbol, the type of the big hit, etc. Data indicating the lottery result is transmitted to the image and sound control CPU 72 via the effect control board 400 (S41).

(Variation start processing)
Next, the flow of the change start process (S504 in FIG. 18) executed by the main control CPU 52 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The main control CPU 52 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time is being measured (S50). If it is determined that the special symbol variation time is not being measured (S50: No), it refers to the special symbol hold number U1 (S51). ). Then, it is determined whether or not the special symbol reservation number U1 is 1 or more (S52). If it is determined that the number is 1 or more (S52: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the special symbol reservation number U1 ( S53), a variation start command for instructing the variation start of the special symbol and the effect symbol, and data indicating the current special symbol holding number U1 are transmitted to the image / audio control CPU 72 via the effect control board 400 (S54). Subsequently, measurement of the special symbol variation time (effect symbol variation time) is started (S55).

  Although not shown, the main control CPU 52 transmits the change start command to the image / sound control CPU 72 via the effect control board 400 in the probability variation gaming state, that is, the effect display unit 30 displays the effect symbol in a variable manner. The number of times is counted, and when the count value reaches a predetermined value, the first or second probability variation jackpot flag is turned off. For example, the first or second probability variation jackpot flag is turned off when the number of times of effect design variation display reaches 70. In other words, the period during which the player can enjoy the profit of certainty is the period until the number of times of display of the effect symbols changes reaches 70 times. In addition, depending on the type of pachinko machine, there is a case that the probable gaming state is maintained regardless of the number of changes in the production symbol until the next big hit occurs.

(Main processing executed by the image / audio control CPU)
Next, the main processing flow executed by the image / audio control CPU 72 (FIG. 11) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The image / audio control CPU 72 executes initial setting when the pachinko machine 1 is activated (S600). In this initial setting, processing such as security check is performed. Next, the image and sound control CPU 72 performs data reception processing (S601), variation pattern lottery processing (S602), sound effect pattern lottery processing (S603), LED lighting pattern lottery processing (S604), effect processing (S605), and movable. The accessory processing (S606) is executed.

(Data reception processing)
The flow of the data reception process (S601 in FIG. 22) executed by the image and sound control CPU 72 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  The image / audio control CPU 72 determines whether or not data has been received from the main control CPU 52 via the effect control board 400 (S200). If it is determined that the data has been received (S200: Yes), the received data is analyzed. (S201). As a result of the analysis, it is determined whether the received data is a change start command or a lottery result such as jackpot determination and probability variation jackpot determination (S202, S203).

  If it is determined that the received data is not a change start command, that is, the received data is a lottery result (S202: No, S203: Yes), the received lottery result is stored in the image / audio control RAM 74 (S204). A variation pattern lottery process is executed (S205). The received lottery result is stored in the special symbol reservation table 74a (FIG. 17) of the image / audio control RAM 74 in correspondence with the rank of the special symbol reservation number U1. If it is determined in S202 that the command is a change start command, an effect process is executed (S220).

(Variation pattern lottery process)
Next, the flow of the variation pattern lottery process (S602 in FIG. 22) executed by the image / audio control CPU 72 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The image / sound control CPU 72 refers to the special symbol reservation table 74a (FIG. 17) (S206), and refers to the variation pattern table 73b (FIG. 14) corresponding to the determination result and the number of special symbol reservations (S207). . Subsequently, as described above with respect to the variation pattern table 73b, the image / sound control CPU 72 selects a variation pattern using the random numbers A to D, and the selected variation pattern is stored in the special symbol holding table of the image / sound control RAM 74. 74a (FIG. 17) is stored (S208).

(Direction processing)
Next, the flow of the effect process (S605 in FIG. 22) executed by the image / audio control CPU 72 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The image / audio control CPU 72 determines whether or not the variation time of the effect symbol is being measured (S221), and if it is determined that the measurement symbol is not being measured (S221: No), the special symbol hold table 74a (FIG. 17). ), The variation pattern stored first in the generation order of the special symbol holding number U1 is read (S222), and the variation display of the representation symbol in accordance with the read variation pattern is started on the rendering display 30. (S223). Subsequently, the variation time of the effect symbol is set (S224), and measurement of the variation time of the effect symbol is started (S225).

  Subsequently, the storage order of each data stored in the special symbol reservation table 74a is incremented by one (S226), and the special symbol reservation number U1 is updated by subtracting 1 from the special symbol reservation number U1 (S227). Then, when this effect process is executed in the next cycle, if it is determined in S221 that the variation time is being measured (S221: Yes), it is determined whether or not the measured time is up. (S228) When it is determined that the time is not up (S228: No), it is determined whether it is the timing to project the lottery result image (S231).

  If it is determined that it is time to project the lottery result image (S231: Yes), the lottery result image is projected on the image projecting device 90 (S233). For example, in the special symbol hold table 74a shown in FIG. 17 (a), it is assumed that the change display of the effect symbols is finished twice, and then the premium reach pattern stored in the third hold order is changed and displayed. When it is determined that it is time to project the lottery result image (S231: Yes), the lottery result image A1 (FIG. 8) is projected on the image projection device 90 (S233).

  For example, when the lottery result image A1 is used as a reach notice image for announcing the appearance of a premium reach pattern, the player may possibly look at the lottery result image A1 projected on the arm H that holds the launch handle 4 of the player. Now, the expectation that the change display of the effect symbol currently being performed by the effect indicator 30 will be developed into a premium reach pattern in the future. Further, when the lottery result image A1 is used as the jackpot notice image, the player may look at the lottery result image A1 projected on the arm H that holds the launch handle 4 of the player, possibly by the effect display 30 now. The expectation is raised that whether the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed when the variation display of the effect effect being performed is finished, that is, the big hit is generated.

  The timing at which the lottery result image is projected onto the player's arm H differs depending on the type of variation pattern associated with the lottery result image in the special symbol reservation table 74a. For example, when the lottery result is used as the big hit announcement image, the lottery result image is projected before the reach appears or after the reach appears. When a lottery result image is used as the reach notice image, the lottery result image is projected before the reach appears.

  In addition, if the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the lottery result image is always projected as a big hit notice image, but if it is a loss, whether or not the lottery result image is projected as a big hit notice image is determined by lottery. Determined by That is, even if a big hit notice image is projected, the result may be a loss. In this case, when a reach pattern with a low appearance rate is selected as the variation pattern of the effect design, the probability of projecting the lottery result image as a jackpot notice image is higher than when a reach pattern with a high appearance rate is selected. A lottery is performed so that it becomes higher.

  Also, whether or not to project the lottery result image as the reach notice image is determined by lottery. In this case, the lottery is performed so that the lower the appearance rate of the reach pattern determined by the display content lottery, the higher the probability of projection. For example, the lottery result image as the reach notice image is always projected in the case of the premium reach pattern described above, projected with a probability of 50 to 90% in the case of the super reach pattern, and 0 to 10 in the case of the normal reach pattern. A lottery is performed so that the percentage is projected.

  On the other hand, when determining that the time has expired (S228: Yes), the image / audio control CPU 72 stops the effect display 30 from changing the effect symbol (S234), and the change pattern and the special symbol read out in the previous S222. The confirmed symbol associated with the holding table 74a is confirmed and displayed on the effect display 30 (S235).

[Effect of the first embodiment]
(1) As described above, when the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment is implemented, at least one of the result of the big hit lottery performed by the main control MPU 52 and the result of the display content lottery performed by the image audio control MPU 72 is obtained. To realize a pachinko machine capable of eliminating the rutiness of the game and increasing the operation rate because it is possible to perform a novel effect of projecting the lottery result image shown on at least the arm H of the player holding the launch handle 4 Can do.

(2) Moreover, if the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment is implemented, the launch handle 4 is arranged on the side of the upper tray 6 and the image projection device 90 emits light for projecting the lottery result image. Since the exit 6f is provided on the upper tray 6, the distance from the exit 6f to the player's arm H holding the launch handle 4 can be shortened, so that a clear lottery result image is efficiently projected. be able to.

(3) In addition, the lottery result image projected onto the player's arm H holding the launch handle 4 enters the player's field of view and stands out, so it is easy to enhance the production effect.
Furthermore, since the light emitted from the exit port 6f does not enter the player's eyes, there is no possibility that it will interfere with the player's game.
Furthermore, since the exit port 6f is provided in the upper tray 6, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated member for providing the exit port 6f, so that the manufacturing cost of the pachinko machine 1 can be reduced.

(4) Further, a lottery result image composed of a plurality of characters may be projected one character at a time onto at least the arm H of the player holding the firing handle 4 in such a manner that the entire character is gradually formed from a part of the characters. Therefore, it is possible to produce a novel effect that is not found in conventional pachinko machines.
Moreover, as characters projected on the arms H are gradually formed, it is possible to enjoy a thrilling game such as whether a message suggesting the occurrence of a big hit is displayed.

(4) Furthermore, since a moving image can be projected as a lottery result image on at least the arm H of the player holding the launching handle 4, the conventional pachinko machine that displays the moving image only on the effect display 30 There is no novel production.
In particular, since it is possible to project a moving image that moves from the wrist H2 to the elbow H3 or from the elbow H3 to the wrist H2 on the player's arm H that holds the launch handle 4, the conventional pachinko machine can be projected. There is no novel production.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the flow of the rendering process 2 executed by the image / sound control CPU 72 provided in the pachinko machine of this embodiment. The pachinko machine according to this embodiment has the same configuration and functions as the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment described above except for part of the rendering process 2 executed by the image / audio control CPU 72. Are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  When the CPU 72 for image and sound control determines that it is the timing to project the lottery result image (S231: Yes), whether or not the touch sensor 4j (FIG. 10) is turned on, that is, the player holds the launch handle 4. It is determined whether or not (S232). If it is determined that the touch sensor 4j is turned on (S232: Yes), the lottery result image is projected on the image projection device 90 (S233). That is, after confirming that the player holds the firing handle 4, the lottery result image is projected onto the player's arm H.

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment is implemented, the image projecting device 90 can project the lottery result image on the condition that the player is touching the firing handle 4. The lottery result image can be reliably projected onto the player's arm H holding the handle 4.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the flow of the rendering process 3 executed by the image / sound control CPU 72 provided in the pachinko machine of this embodiment. The pachinko machine according to this embodiment has the same configuration and functions as the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment described above except for part of the rendering process 3 executed by the image / audio control CPU 72. Are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  The CPU for image and sound control 72 determines that the variation time is being measured in S221 (S221: Yes), and if it is determined that the time being measured has not timed up (S228: No), the special symbol is suspended. The number table 74a (FIG. 17) is searched (S229). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a lottery result image is stored in any holding order in the special symbol hold number table 74a (S230), and if it is determined that it is stored (S230: Yes), the lottery result It is determined whether it is time to project an image (S231).

  Here, if it is determined that it is the timing to project the lottery result image (S231: Yes), whether or not the touch sensor 4j (FIG. 10) is turned on, that is, whether or not the player is holding the firing handle 4. Is determined (S232). If it is determined that the touch sensor 4j is turned on (S232: Yes), the lottery result image is projected on the image projection device 90 (S233). That is, after confirming that the player holds the firing handle 4, the lottery result image is projected onto the player's arm H.

[Effect of the third embodiment]
As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 according to the third embodiment is implemented, the image projecting device 90 will at least one of the results of the big hit lottery and the display content lottery scheduled to be notified to the player after the next time. Can be projected at present.
Therefore, the player sees the lottery result image projected onto his / her arm H by the image projecting device 90, and thereby displays at least one of the big hit lottery result and the display content lottery result scheduled to be notified in the future. You can know first. That is, so-called prefetching can be performed.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a fourth embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine of this embodiment as viewed obliquely from the front. The pachinko machine according to this embodiment has the same configuration and function as the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment described above except for the position of the emission port 6f. Omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 28, an emission port 6 f is formed on the front surface of the front frame 2 provided in the pachinko machine 1 and above the vicinity of the launch handle 4. In other words, the exit port 6f is formed at a position where the lottery result image can be projected mainly on the upper surface of the surface H1 of the player's arm H holding the firing handle 4.

[Effect of Fourth Embodiment]
As described above, when the pachinko machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment is implemented, the exit port 6f through which the image projection device 90 emits light for projecting the lottery result image is provided in the front frame 2 in the vicinity of the firing handle 4. Therefore, since the distance from the exit port 6f to the player's arm H holding the launch handle 4 can be shortened, a clear lottery result image can be efficiently projected.
Moreover, since the light emitted from the exit port 6f does not enter the eyes of the player, there is no possibility that it will interfere with the player's game.
Furthermore, since the exit port 6f is provided in the front frame 2, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated member for providing the exit port 6f, so that the manufacturing cost of the pachinko machine 1 can be reduced.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIGS. 29A and 29B are explanatory diagrams showing a state in which a lottery result image is projected character by character. The pachinko machine according to this embodiment has the same configuration and function as the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, except for the method of projecting the lottery result image. Omitted.

  The image projection device 90 provided in the pachinko machine of this embodiment projects a lottery result image composed of a plurality of characters on the surface H1 of the player's arm H character by character. In the example shown in FIG. 29, a lottery result image composed of two characters “re-coming” is projected onto the surface H1 of the player's arm H character by character, such as “re” and “re-coming”. In this way, when one character “re” is projected for the first time, the player who sees it will probably project the message “re-coming” and develop into a highly-reviewed reach. , Increase expectations for jackpots.

  Moreover, when projecting a lottery result image composed of a plurality of still images other than characters (for example, character images), the still images can be projected one by one. In this case, if a plurality of still images are projected and represent a jackpot notice or a reach notice, the player has a sense of expectation for the jackpot notice or reach notice as the projected still images increase. Increase.

[Effect of Fifth Embodiment]
As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 according to the fifth embodiment is implemented, a lottery result image composed of a plurality of characters can be projected one character at a time on at least the arm H of the player holding the launch handle 4, It is possible to produce a novel effect that is not found in conventional pachinko machines.
Moreover, as the number of characters projected onto the arm H increases, a thrilling game can be enjoyed, such as whether a message suggesting the occurrence of a big hit is displayed.

<Sixth Embodiment>
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a lottery result image is projected on the arm of the player who holds the launch handle 4. The pachinko machine according to this embodiment has the same configuration and function as the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, except for the contents of the lottery result image. To do.

The image projector 90 provided in the pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment is a player who holds the launch handle 4 with a lottery result image (moving image) B2 configured with the same design as the effect design displayed by the effect display 30. A variation display is performed on the surface H1 of the arm H, and a jackpot notice or reach notice is performed. For this reason, the player increases the sense of expectation for the big hit or the reach by viewing the lottery result image B2 projected on his / her arm H holding the launch handle 4.
When the lottery result image B2 is projected as a reach notice image, the lottery result image B2 is projected onto the player's arm H before the display content of the effect display 30 is developed to reach.

<Seventh embodiment>
Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 31 is an explanatory view showing a state in which a lottery result image is projected on the arm of the player who holds the launch handle 4. The pachinko machine according to this embodiment has the same configuration and function as the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, except for the contents of the lottery result image. To do.

  The image projecting device 90 provided in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has a lottery result image that is the same as or similar to the effect image displayed by the effect display device 30 on the surface H1 of the player's arm H that holds the firing handle 4. Project. In the example shown in FIG. 31, a lottery result image B <b> 4 representing a burning flame is projected onto the surface H <b> 1 of the player's arm H that holds the firing handle 4. Although not shown in the drawing, an effect image expressing a burning flame is also displayed on the screen of the effect indicator 30. By projecting the same lottery result image B4 to the player's arm H, it is as if the effect indicator 30. You can create an effect that reminds you of the illusion that the flame displayed on the screen has burned into your arm.

<Eighth Embodiment>
Next, an eighth embodiment of the invention will be described.
The image projection device 90 provided in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment projects a lottery result image of a different color according to the result of the big hit lottery when projecting a lottery result image showing the result of the big hit lottery. And

  For example, the image projecting device 90 projects a red lottery result image when the big hit lottery result is a big hit, and projects a blue lottery result image when it is a loss. Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, a blue lottery result image may be projected, and the lottery result image may be gradually changed to red.

  If the pachinko machine 1 according to the eighth embodiment is implemented as described above, the image projecting device 90 projects lottery result images of different colors according to the result of the big hit lottery when projecting the lottery result image showing the result of the big hit lottery. Since the projection can be performed, the player can easily determine the result of the big hit lottery by identifying the color of the lottery result image projected on his / her arm H holding the launching handle 4.

<Ninth Embodiment>
Next, a ninth embodiment of the invention will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 according to this embodiment includes a sound effect output unit that outputs a specific sound effect when the image projecting device 90 projects the lottery result image onto the player's arm H. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the image projecting device 90 projects the lottery result image A <b> 1 representing the word “Second Coming” onto the player's arm H, the speaker 10-12 (FIG. 1) “Sailin! Is configured to output a sound effect.

  As a result, it is possible to appeal not only to the player's visual sense but also to the auditory sense, so that the production effect can be enhanced. Further, the player learns that the lottery result image is projected onto the arm H when the specific sound effect is output, so that the player sees his / her arm H when the specific sound effect is output. Therefore, there is no possibility of overlooking the lottery result image projected on the arm H.

<Other embodiments>
(1) FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the lottery result image. The lottery result image B5 shown in the figure is a moving image. At first, the lottery result image B5 representing the target of the bow and arrow is projected onto the player's arm H, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, an arrow is displayed at the center of the target of the bow and arrow. A lottery result image B5 stabbed is projected. Since the player who sees the lottery result image B5 is associated with the big hit, the player has a high expectation for the occurrence of the big hit.

(2) Among the plurality of types of reach patterns that can be displayed by the effect indicator 30, a reach that performs a so-called screaming effect that, when reaching, whether or not the jackpot symbol is completed, the player's expectation is struck Pattern is included. For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the same effect design is displayed in the left and right display areas D1, D3 of the effect display 30, and the effect design is displayed in a variable manner in the center display area D2. When the current reach screen is reached, the reach screen is temporarily erased, and a moving image for determining the effect design to be confirmed and displayed in the central display area D2 is displayed on the entire screen.

  The moving image is a content that handles whether or not the same effect design as the effect design that is confirmed and displayed in the left and right display areas D1 and D3 is to be confirmed and displayed in the central display area D2. It is a content that raises expectations. For example, a person appearing in the moving image cuts the effect design with a sword, and the cut effect design disappears from the screen and the next new effect design appears.

  Accordingly, when the reach screen is displayed, a moving image with a content that enthuses the player's expectation as described above can be projected onto the player's arm H as a lottery result image. In addition, when the reach is reached, when the so-called pseudo-ream is performed a plurality of times to perform the operation of performing the variable display again and again when the effect design is confirmed and displayed in the central display area D2, the pseudo-ream is displayed as a lottery result image. Can also be projected onto the player's arm H. Further, a part of the pseudo-ream (for example, one time) can be projected on the player's arm H as a lottery result image.

(3) In each of the above-described embodiments, the case has been described in which the image projection device 90 projects the lottery result image mainly on the region extending from the wrist H2 to the elbow H3 in the player's arm H holding the firing handle 4. The lottery result image can also be projected onto a region extending from the fingertip of the player's arm H holding the firing handle 4 to the elbow H3. Further, the region where the lottery result image is projected may protrude from the player's arm H holding the launch handle 4. For example, it may protrude from the surface of the launch handle 4 or may protrude from the player's elbow H3 toward the upper arm. Also, it may extend to the player's chest and shoulders.

(4) In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the image projecting device 90 projects either a still image or a moving image as a lottery result image onto the player's arm H that holds the firing handle 4 has been described. As a result image, both a still image and a moving image can be projected onto at least the arm H of the player holding the firing handle 4.

(5) The continuation of the moving image displayed by the effect display device 30 can be projected on the player's arm H as a lottery result image. For example, at first, a moving image of a person running as shown in FIG. 9A is moving from the left end to the right end of the screen of the production display 30, and as soon as it disappears from the right end, the player's wrist H2 Can be projected so as to move toward the elbow H3. In addition, the continuation of the lottery result image projected onto the player's arm H can be displayed on the effect display 30. For example, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the lottery result image B1 that has moved from the vicinity of the elbow H3 toward the wrist H2 moves to the vicinity of the wrist H2, it disappears, and the same moving image as that is displayed. It can also be configured to appear on the screen of the vessel 30. Furthermore, it can also comprise so that a moving image may reciprocate between the production | presentation display 30 and a player's arm H. FIG.

(6) When the effect display unit 30 displays a plurality of effect symbol sequences in a variable manner using a plurality of display areas, some effect symbol sequences may be projected onto the player's arm H as a lottery result image. it can. For example, when the effect display device 30 displays three effect symbol sequences in a variable manner using three display areas, one effect symbol sequence can be projected onto the player's arm H as a lottery result image. Further, when the stage display 30 is at the stage of displaying the reach pattern, the variation display of the staged design symbol that has not been confirmed can be projected on the player's arm H as a lottery result image.

  Furthermore, at first, the display of the effect symbol can be started on the effect display 30, and the region where the change display is performed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start can be transferred to the player's arm H as a lottery result image. Further, when a predetermined time elapses after the area where the variable display is performed is moved to the player's arm H, it can be returned to the effect display 30. Furthermore, the display area in which the effect symbols are variably displayed can be alternately moved between the effect indicator 30 and the player's arm H.

(7) The exit port 6 f can be provided in the lower tray 7. Further, in the case of a storage member structure in which the upper tray and the lower tray are integrally formed and the upper tray and the lower tray cannot be distinguished from each other, the lottery result image can be efficiently projected among the storage members. A position is selected and an exit 6f is provided.

(8) In each of the above-described embodiments, an apparatus having a light source using a laser diode that emits laser light has been described as an image projecting apparatus. However, an apparatus having an LED that emits LED light as a light source is used as an image projecting apparatus. It can also be used.

1 .... Pachinko machine, 4 .... launch handle, 4f ... launch solenoid (launch device),
5 .. Game board, 6 .. Upper tray (storage member), 6f .. Outlet, 7 .... Lower tray,
21 .. First start port (start port), 22. Second start port (start port),
30 .. Effect display (image display device), 38c .. Dispensing motor (dispensing device),
52 ..Main control CPU (CPU), 90 ..Image projection device,
A1 ... Production projection still image, B1 ... Production projection video, H ... Arm, H1 ... Surface,
H2 ... wrist, H3 ... elbow.

Claims (11)

A game board in which a falling area of game balls is formed;
A launcher that launches a game ball into the flow-down area;
A launch handle for adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball by the launch device;
A start opening provided in the game board;
A payout device for paying out a prize ball when a game ball wins the start opening;
A storage member for storing a prize ball paid out by the payout device;
A microcomputer,
An image display device,
The microcomputer is
When a game ball fired by the launching device wins the start opening, a big hit lottery that determines whether it is a big hit or a loss by lottery and a display content lottery that determines the display content of the image display device by lottery ,
The image display device includes:
When the game ball fired by the launching device wins the start opening, the display of the image corresponding to the display content determined by the display content lottery is started, and after the predetermined time has elapsed from the start, In a pachinko machine that displays images corresponding to the results,
A pachinko machine comprising: an image projecting device that projects a lottery result image showing at least one of the result of the jackpot lottery and the display content lottery result onto at least an arm of a player holding the launch handle. The firing handle is disposed laterally of the storage member;
The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the storage member is provided with an exit port through which the image projection device emits light for projecting the lottery result image. A front frame formed with a window facing the game board;
The firing handle is disposed below the front frame;
2. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein an exit port through which the image projection device emits light for projecting the lottery result image is provided in a front frame in the vicinity of the launch handle. A touch sensor for detecting that the player has touched the launch handle;
The image projection device has a function of projecting the lottery result image on condition that the touch sensor detects that the player has touched the launch handle. Item 4. The pachinko machine according to any one of items 3. When the game ball launched by the launching device wins the start opening, when the image display device cannot start displaying the image corresponding to the display content determined by the display content lottery, the start is suspended. And storage means for storing the order in which the suspension is made and the results of the jackpot lottery and the display content lottery in association with each other,
The image display device is configured to display the images corresponding to the results of the jackpot lottery and display content lottery stored in the storage means in order from the oldest in the order of the holding,
The image projection device has at least a result of a big hit lottery and a display content lottery result as a source of an image that is scheduled to be displayed in the order from the next time the display of the image currently performed by the image display device ends. The lottery result image indicating one is configured to be able to be projected while the image display device is currently displaying an image. The pachinko machine described.   The image projecting device has a function of projecting a lottery result image of a different color according to a result of the big hit lottery when projecting a lottery result image indicating the result of the big hit lottery. Item 6. The pachinko machine according to any one of items 5.   The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the lottery result image is a moving image.   8. The pachinko according to claim 7, wherein the lottery result image is a moving image that moves on a player's arm holding the launch handle from a wrist to an elbow or from an elbow to a wrist. Machine.   The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the image projection device has a function of projecting a lottery result image composed of a plurality of characters one character at a time.   The image projection device has a function of projecting a lottery result image composed of a plurality of characters one by one in a manner in which one entire character is gradually formed from a part of the characters. The pachinko machine according to any one of 9.   The pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising sound effect output means for outputting a specific sound effect when the image projection device projects the lottery result image.

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