JP2013094197A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display a transmissive image for enabling an image being displayed at a deep side to be easily recognized visually.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a first display device 9 including a first display part 9a for displaying a predetermined performance image relating to a game; a second display device 11 that is provided at an area other than a space area between the first display part 9a and a player and has the second display part 11a that displays an image differing from an image displayed at the first display part 9a; a display control means 81 of performing display control of the first display device 9 and the second display device 11; and a mirror-image-forming plate 12 for forming an image of light radiated from a display symmetrical object disposed at one surface side at a plane symmetrical position at the other surface side. The mirror-image-forming plate 12 is provided at a position where a predetermined aerial image display position within the space area and a position of the second display part 11a are in plane symmetrical positions, thus forming an image of image light radiated from the second display part 11a at the aerial image display position.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game.

  Conventionally, a variable display of effect symbols is individually performed in three different display areas due to a start winning prize, and the variable display of the effect symbols is a big hit when, for example, a specific display result of three effect symbols is obtained. A transmissive display panel and a second display panel disposed at a predetermined distance from the display panel at a back position when viewed from the player of the transmissive display panel. An image is displayed in a part of the image area, and the surrounding area, which is the surrounding area of the image area, is maintained in a state where the second display panel can be easily seen through, and the image area is transmissive. The display panel is moved on the display panel (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-110057 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, since the image of the second display panel is visually recognized through the transmissive display panel, if the transmittance of the transmissive display panel is low, the image of the second display panel is displayed. Since it becomes difficult to visually recognize and these transmissive display panels cannot be arranged on the player side of the game board where the game balls flow down or on the player side of the glass plate, There is a problem that transmissive display having a depth greater than that of the second display panel cannot be performed.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and can display a transparent image that allows easy viewing of the image on the display panel on the inside of the gaming machine, and implements a transparent display with a greater depth. It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (pachinko machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game,
A first display device (variable display device 9) having a first display unit (display unit 9a) for displaying an image of a predetermined effect relating to the game;
An image (for example, a plurality of stars) provided in a space area (a space area in front of the display section 9a) between the first display section and the player and different from the image displayed on the first display section. A second display device (aerial image display device 11) having a second display unit (display unit 11a) for displaying characters and human characters);
Display control means (production control microcomputer 81; production control CPU 86) for performing display control of the first display device and the second display device;
A mirror image imaging plate (mirror image imaging plate 12) for imaging light radiated from a display symmetry object arranged on one surface side at a plane symmetry position on the other surface side;
The mirror image imaging plate is positioned so that a predetermined aerial image display position in the space region between the first display unit and the player and the position of the second display unit are plane symmetric (variable display device 9 The image light emitted from the second display unit is imaged at the aerial image display position.
According to this feature, the image displayed on the second display unit forms an image at a predetermined aerial image display position in the space area between the first display unit and the player, and the player Since the image of the first display unit can be seen through the aerial image, a transparent image that allows easy viewing of the image of the first display unit on the inner side of the gaming machine can be displayed, and the second display unit By adjusting the arrangement position of the mirror image forming plate, it is possible to provide an aerial image display position on the player side rather than the front of the game board or glass plate, so that transmissive display with a greater depth is performed can do.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
An aerial image moving means for moving the aerial image display position on which the image light is imaged in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine (a rail base R in a modified example and a moving base D including a drive gear G);
The display control means (production control microcomputer 81; production control CPU 86) controls the aerial stereoscopic display control (moving the display position 11a to move the imaging position) by moving the aerial image display position by the aerial image moving means. When the aerial 3D display control is performed, a star flying toward the aerial 3D display (the effect symbol “6” of the display unit 9a) is displayed on the first display unit (display unit 9a). The image is controlled to display a specific image (an image in which the production symbol “6” starts to vibrate (begins to move)) corresponding to the image.
According to this feature, by moving the aerial image display position in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine, it becomes possible to display an aerial image with a stereoscopic effect in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine, making use of these senses of depth. It is possible to produce a production without a sense of discomfort.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
When the display control means displays an image on the second display device (display unit 11a), the display control means controls to reduce the brightness of the first display unit (display unit 9a). At the time of display, the display unit 9a displays an inverted image with the brightness inverted, and performs control to reduce the brightness of the backlight.
According to this feature, when an aerial image based on the image displayed on the second display device is displayed, the brightness of the first display unit that displays the image behind the aerial image is reduced. It can be suppressed that an aerial image is difficult to be visually recognized by an image displayed on one display unit.
In order to reduce the brightness of the first display unit, not only lowering the issue brightness of the first display unit without changing the image to be displayed, but also when the image to be displayed is bright, the image is displayed. In other words, the brightness of the first display unit is reduced by displaying a reverse image of the first display unit to reduce the brightness, or replacing it with another image for brightness reduction prepared in advance.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
A movable accessory (movable accessory 500) that moves into a space area between the first display unit (display unit 9a) and the player during operation;
When the image is displayed on the second display unit (display unit 11a), control is performed so that the movable accessory does not operate (when the aerial image is displayed when the pseudo-continuous re-changes, the movable accessory 500 is not operated. Control means (production control microcomputer 81; production control CPU 86),
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the aerial image formed at the aerial image display position from becoming difficult to see due to the movable accessory moving in the space region.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1 to means 3, wherein
The display control means (production control microcomputer 81; production control CPU 86) plays a game in a predetermined area (for example, the first reserved storage display area or the short time remaining number display area) of the first display unit (display unit 9a). In addition to displaying game-related information (first reserved memory number, short time remaining number) related to, and displaying an image on the second display unit (display unit 11a), an aerial image based on the displayed image and game-related information Control so as not to overlap with information display (control to delete first reserved memory number when displaying aerial image, or control to move display of time remaining number of times to area where aerial image is not displayed ).
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent game-related information related to a game from being erroneously recognized by the aerial image.
As the game-related information, for example, the gaming machine includes variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the start condition, and the display result is displayed on the variable display means. The right to confirm the game result by deriving the game, to give a privilege to the player when the game result becomes the specific game result, and to variably display the identification information based on the establishment of the start condition In the case of a gaming machine that includes a plurality of suspension storage means for storing a plurality of information with a predetermined upper limit as a limit, the number of retained storage information that can specify the number of rights stored in the suspension storage means and the variable of the identification information What is necessary is just to be variable display continuing information which can recognize that the display is implemented.
Also, in order to control the display of the aerial image and the game-related information so as not to overlap, it is necessary to move the display of the game-related information to an area where the aerial image is not displayed when displaying the aerial image. In addition, the display of the game related information is stopped during the period in which the aerial image is displayed to prevent the display from overlapping.

The gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1 or means 1 to means 4, wherein
The gaming machine has a first state (normal state (low probability low base state) and a second state (probability change state (high probability high base state)) that is more advantageous to the player than the first state,
In the second state, the display control means displays an image on the second display device at a rate higher than that in the first state (in the initial notice effect, in the probable state, with respect to the aerial display, Initial notice effect determination table used in the non-probable change state (normal state) (initial notice announcement in the air using the initial notice effect determination table (when probable change) to which more judgment values are assigned than in the non-probable change state) The part that determines the production)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the second state is advantageous to the player, the aerial images are displayed at a higher rate than the first state. Therefore, when these aerial images are displayed, Since it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the second state is advantageous, the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

The gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1 or means 1 to 5,
The display control means (production control microcomputer 81; production control CPU 86) has a predetermined character (for example, the star character of the modification shown in FIG. 37) directed to a specific action ("6" of the production symbol). An image for performing a flying operation) is displayed on the second display device (display unit 11a), and the first display device (display unit 9a) performs the specific operation along with the display of the character image. A response image (an image in which the production symbol “6” vibrates and starts to change (begins to move)) is displayed.
According to this feature, the responsive image corresponding to the specific action of the aerial video character is displayed on the first display device, so that the aerial video character acts on the display image of the first display device. Display can be performed.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which is the gaming machine of the example where this invention is applied. It is a rear view which shows a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example in the effect control board. 4 is a side sectional view showing a positional relationship among a variable display device 9, an aerial image display device 11, and a mirror image forming plate 12. FIG. (A) is a top view which shows the mirror image formation board 12 used for the Example, (b) is a perspective view which shows the structure of the mirror image formation board 12. FIG. It is a schematic plan view which shows typically the image formation style by the mirror image image formation board 12 used for the Example. It is a schematic side view which shows typically the image formation mode by the mirror image image formation board 12 used for the Example. (A), (b) is a figure which shows operation | movement of the movable accessory (sword actor) 500 used for the Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits, and the variation pattern classification determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for a loss. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which CPU for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows a design fluctuation control pattern table. (A) is a figure which shows the initial notice production | presentation determination table (at the time of non-probability change) used at the time of non-probability change, (b) is a figure which shows the initial announcement effect determination table (at the time of probability change) used at the time of probability change. is there. (A) is a figure which shows an aerial display change timing determination table (at the time of a loss), (b) is a figure which shows an aerial display change timing determination table (at the time of hit). It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of an initial announcement effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of a pseudo-continuous production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the aerial display in an initial notice, and a pending | holding memory | storage display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the screen display in an initial notice, and a hold storage display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the aerial display and initial time remaining number display in an initial notice. It is a figure which shows the display apparatus 11 'for aerial images of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect by the three-dimensional aerial image of a modification. It is a front view of the slot machine 1000 to which the present invention is applied. It is a sectional side view of the slot machine 1000 to which the present invention is applied.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine 1”) as seen from the front, and FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the pachinko machine 1. In the following description, the front side (player side) in FIG. 1 will be described as the front side of the pachinko machine 1, and the back side (inward side) will be described as the back side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

  The pachinko machine 1 is mainly configured by an outer frame 100 (see FIG. 2) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a front frame 101 (see FIG. 2) attached to the outer frame 100 so as to be openable and closable. . A glass door frame 102 and a lower door frame 103 are provided on the front surface of the front frame 101 so as to be openable and closable around one side, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the upper front portion of the lower door frame 103 attached to the lower side of the glass door frame 102 is a game ball storage unit that can store pachinko balls (hitting balls) as game media (game balls). An upper plate portion 3 a having a hitting ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper plate) 3 formed on the upper surface thereof protrudes toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko machine 1). Also, below this upper plate portion 3a, an operation lever 600, which will be described later, is pivotally supported, and a lower plate portion 4a (also called a lower plate) 4 is formed on the upper surface. The projecting portion) is projected toward the front of the pachinko machine 1 (front direction of the pachinko machine 1). A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a pachinko ball is provided on the right side.

  The operation lever 600 includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger switch is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is applied when the player holds the operation rod). A trigger button is provided. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push / pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operation lever of the operation lever 600 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. Lever switches 510a to 510d arranged in four directions in order to detect a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate 4a below the operation lever 600.

  In addition, the member that forms the upper plate 3 can be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by, for example, pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate 3 main body (for example, above the operation lever 600). An operation button 516 is provided. The operation button 516 may be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A button switch 516a (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the operation button 516 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the operation button 516.

  A pair of left and right speakers 27a and 27b, which will be described later, are disposed on the front left and right sides of the lower door frame 103.

  A transparent game board 6 detachably attached to the front frame 101 is disposed on the back surface of the glass door frame 102. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. A game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  Near the center of the game area 7, a variable display device (decorative symbol display device) 9 including a plurality of variable display regions each displaying a decorative symbol (also referred to as an effect symbol) for variation (variable) is transparent. It is provided on the back of the game board 6 so that it can be seen through the game board 6 (see FIG. 5).

  In this embodiment, since the transparent game board 6 is used, no opening is provided in front of the fluctuation display device 9. However, when an opaque game board is used, the display of the fluctuation display device 9 is displayed. An opening may be provided in the game board 6 so that the player can visually recognize it.

  Further, on the back side of the game board 6 below the variable display device 9, as shown in FIG. 5, for an aerial image for displaying an image formed at a predetermined aerial image display position in front of the variable display device 9. The display device 11 and the mirror image imaging plate 12 that forms an image displayed on the aerial image display device 11 at the aerial image display position are symmetrical with respect to the aerial image display device 11 and the aerial image display position. The pachinko machine 1 is arranged so as to be inclined from the back side to the front side.

  In addition, it is between the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 9 and the back surface of the game board 6, Comprising: In the position of the both sides of the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 9, as shown in FIG. A movable accessory (sword accessory) 500 having an exposed sword model is provided.

  A special symbol display (special symbol display device) 8 (see FIG. 3) for variably displaying special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided at predetermined locations on the game board 6. The fluctuation display device 9 has, for example, three fluctuation display areas (symbol display areas) “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Variation (variable) of decorative symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished during the variation display period of the special symbol by the variable symbol display device 9 during the variable symbol display period. Display. The variable display device 9, the aerial image display device 11, and the movable accessory (sword accessory) 500 are each an effect control microcomputer 81 (see FIG. 3) and the like mounted on an effect control board 80 described later. Controlled by the device.

  The special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. The special symbol display 8 includes a first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as the first identification information, and a second special symbol as the second identification information. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b for displaying is provided.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is a variable display start condition (for example, after the first start condition, which is a variable display execution condition) is established (for example, a game ball has won a first start port 15a described later). When the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol is not executed, and the state where the jackpot game is not executed) is established and variable. When the display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The variable display of the second special symbol is a variable display start condition after a second start condition, which is a variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, a game ball has won a second start port 15b described later). (For example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started based on When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b and the variation (variable) display on the decorative symbol on the variation display device 9 are described in detail with reference to the first special symbol display 8a. The variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started in conjunction with the start of the variable display, and the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is stopped in conjunction with the stop. The decorative display variation (variable) display, which is identification information in the variation display device 9, also satisfies the first start condition or the second start condition which is the variable display execution condition (for example, a game) After the ball has won the first starting port 15a or the second starting port 15b (to be described later), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol or the second special symbol) Figure This is started based on the fact that the variable display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (combination of decorative symbols) The stop symbol) is derived and displayed.

  In this embodiment, the variable display device 9 is formed of a liquid crystal display module having a liquid crystal panel and a backlight, and a display unit 9a is formed by the liquid crystal panel of the liquid crystal display module. As described above, the liquid crystal display module is used in the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these variable display devices 9 can display decorative symbols and the like with a predetermined resolution. If it is a thing, the display apparatus of image display forms other than liquid crystal, for example, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), FED (Field Emission Display), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), dot matrix LED, organic or inorganic electroluminescence (EL ) It may be configured by a display device such as a panel. During the special symbol variation display period by the special symbol display 8, the decorative symbol variation display is performed.

  Below the variation display device 9, a start winning device 15 having a first start port 15a and a second start port 15b as a winning area capable of receiving a pachinko ball is provided. In the start winning device 15, the first start port 15a is provided in the upper part, and the second start port 15b is provided in the lower part. A pair of movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right sides of the second start port 15b in such a manner that an opening / closing operation can be performed. The first start port 15a is open upward and is always in a state where a pachinko ball can enter (accept). On the other hand, the second start port 15b is provided with a structure around the first start port 15a above and the movable pieces 13 and 13 are provided on the left and right, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in a closed state. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in an open state, the pachinko ball can enter (accept). Thus, the first start port 15a does not change the easiness of winning, and the second start port 15b changes the easiness of winning according to the opening / closing operation of the movable pieces 13, 13.

  The starting prize-winning device 15 is able to win in the state where the movable pieces 13 and 13 are in the closed state, although it is difficult to win in the second starting port 15b (that is, the pachinko ball has won a prize). It may be configured to be difficult). In addition, the start winning device 15 may be provided with only the first start port 15a that does not change the easiness of winning as a start port, and it is easy to win by opening and closing the movable pieces 13, 13. Only the second start port 15b whose height changes may be provided.

  The movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start prize-winning device 15 are driven by the solenoid 16 when an opening condition described later is satisfied, so that the movable pieces 13 and 13 are opened from the closed state for a predetermined period and then closed. When the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the open state, the pachinko ball is easy to win the second start port 15b (easy to start start) and is advantageous to the player (first state). ) On the other hand, when the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are in the closed state, the pachinko ball does not win the second start opening 15b (it becomes difficult to start winning), which is a disadvantageous state for the player (second state). State). The winning ball that has entered the first start port 15a is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start port switch 14a. The winning ball that has entered the second start port 15b is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start port switch 14b.

  The predetermined number of the game board 6 displays four numbers indicating the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting port switch 14a or the second starting port switch 14b, that is, the number of reserved memories (also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory). A special symbol storage memory display 18 (see FIG. 3) is provided. The special symbol reservation storage display 18 displays up to four reservation storage numbers in the order of winning. The special symbol hold memory display 18 increases the stored data in the hold memory by 1 and increases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 every time there is a start winning in the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. Each time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display, the special symbol storage memory display 18 decreases the storage data of the storage by 1 and decreases the number of LEDs in the lit state by 1 (that is, one LED Is turned off. Specifically, the special symbol hold storage display 18 shifts the lighting state every time the special symbol display 8 starts the variable display. In this example, an upper limit number (up to 4) is provided for the number of reserved memories by winning to the first start port 15a or the second start port 15b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit number of the reserved storage number may be a value of 4 or more, or may be a value less than 4.

  A special variable winning ball device 20 using an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21 is provided below the start winning device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a big winning opening that is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate, and the opening / closing plate is controlled to an open state (first state) advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state, and the big hit gaming state In other states, the open / close plate is controlled to a closed state (second state) which is disadvantageous to the player. As described above, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 satisfies the release condition when it enters the big hit gaming state. Of the winning balls that are won in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and guided to the back of the game board 6, the winning ball that has entered one (V winning area: special area) and the pachinko ball that has entered the other area are counted as they are. 23. A solenoid 21a (see FIG. 3) for switching the route in the special winning opening is also provided on the back of the game board 6.

  When the pachinko ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 which displays the normal symbols as a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner is started. In this embodiment, left and right LEDs (not shown) are turned on alternately by turning on the LEDs alternately. For example, if the left LED is turned on at the end of the change display, it becomes a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the opening condition of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is established, and the movable pieces 13 and 13 in the start winning device 15 are 13 is opened for a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, the normal symbol holding memory display 41 (see FIG. 3) having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of memorized effective passing spheres that have passed through the gate 32, that is, the starting passing memorized number. ) Is provided. Every time there is a pachinko ball passing through the gate 32, the stored data of the start passing memory is incremented by 1, and the normal symbol holding memory display 41 increments the LED to be lit by 1. Then, every time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the stored data of the start passage memory is decreased by 1, and the LED to be lit is decreased by 1.

  The game board 6 is provided with a plurality of normal winning ports including a first normal winning port 29 and a second normal winning port 30 as a winning area of a winning device that accepts a pachinko ball and allows winning. The winning of the pachinko ball to the first normal winning opening 29 is detected by the first winning opening switch 29a. The winning of the pachinko ball in the second normal winning opening 30 is detected by the second winning opening switch 30a. The first starting port 15a, the second starting port 15b, and the big winning port also constitute a winning area of the winning device that accepts a pachinko ball and allows winning. In addition, decorative light emitting portions 25L and 25R in which decorative LEDs 25a blinking and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right of the game area 7, and an out port 26 for collecting pachinko balls that have not won a prize is provided at the bottom. There is.

  Two speakers 27L and 27R that emit sound effects are provided at the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7, and two speakers 27a and 27b that emit sound effects are provided at the left and right lower portions. In the following description, the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b may be collectively referred to as speakers 27. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top lamp module 530 in which various LEDs such as a rotating body LED are incorporated, a left light emitting unit 28L in which a left frame LED 28b (see FIG. 3) is incorporated, and a right frame LED 28c (see FIG. 3). ) Is built in. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (such as a big prize opening) in the game area 7. The LED for the rotating body, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of the decoration light emitter provided in the pachinko machine 1.

  In this example, a prize ball LED 51 that is lit during award ball payout is provided at a predetermined position of the left light emitting unit 28L, and a ball break LED 52 that is lit when a supply ball is cut is provided at a predetermined position of the right frame LED 28c. Is provided.

  Various light emitting means such as prize ball LED 51, ball-out LED 52, decoration LED 25 a, left frame LED 28 b, right frame LED 28 c, and each LED in the top lamp module 530 are based on the effect control command output from the main board 31. Lighting control (LED control) is performed based on the serial signal output from the computer 81. In addition, sound generation control (sound control) from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b is also performed by the effect control microcomputer 81.

  Pachinko balls launched from a hitting ball launcher (not shown) by operating the hitting operation handle 5 of the player enter the game area 7 through the hitting guide rail (not shown), and then flow down the game area 7. When a pachinko ball enters the first start port 15a and is detected by the first start port switch 14a, or enters the second start port 15b and is detected by the second start port switch 14b, a special symbol variation display is displayed. If it can be started, the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 starts to be displayed in a variable manner. If the special symbol variable display is not ready to start, the number of reserved memories is increased by one.

  The variation display of the symbols on the special symbol display 8 and the variation display device 9 stops when the variation display time set every time the variation display is performed. If the symbol at the time of stop (stop symbol) is a jackpot symbol (also referred to as a jackpot display result) as a specific display result, it will be a jackpot and the game will shift to a jackpot gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released until a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, ten) of pachinko balls wins. Then, if the pachinko ball wins the V winning area while the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened and is detected by the count switch 23, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is permitted with a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds as an upper limit value. Such control is called repeated continuation control. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round.

  When the symbols in the special symbol display 8 and the variable display device 9 at the time of stoppage are predetermined special jackpot symbols (probability variable jackpot symbols) of the jackpot symbols, it is determined that the jackpot is after the jackpot gaming state. This is a more advantageous state for the player in a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state) in which the probability (big hit probability) is higher than the normal game state, which is a normal state different from the big hit game state. Hereinafter, the probability variation state is also referred to as a high probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a high probability state). Further, the non-probability change state is also referred to as a low probability state (sometimes abbreviated as a low probability state).

  Also, if the symbol display result when the variable display on the special symbol display unit 8 and the variable display device 9 is stopped is a probable variation big hit symbol, the variable time is reduced after the big hit gaming state and the time is shortened for a predetermined period. Is controlled over a period of time. Compared to the normal gaming state, the time-short state is a variation display time of each of the special symbol display 8, the variation display device 9, and the normal symbol display 10 (the time from the start of variation to the time when the display result is derived and displayed). ) Is a control state in which display results are derived and displayed at an early stage. Further, during the time-short state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased. . During the time-short state, since the display time of the symbol variation is shortened, the number of reserved memories to be described later is digested early, and the start winning that occurs exceeding the upper limit (for example, “4”) of the number of reserved memories becomes invalid. Since it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early in the short term, it is easy to derive and display the jackpot display result early, so the display result of the variable display is likely to become the display result of the jackpot symbol from a time efficient viewpoint It becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player. As described above, in the case of the probability variation big hit A, the high probability state and the short time state are controlled in a predetermined period after the end of the big hit gaming state. The short time state over a predetermined period after the end of the jackpot gaming state is the earlier, until the next jackpot gaming state occurs or until the special symbols and decorative symbols are displayed a predetermined number of times (100 times). Continue until either condition is met.

  Also, when considering the payout of pachinko balls according to the winning, the time-short state is shorter than the non-time-short state and the normal symbol variation display time is shortened, and the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol. The probability is increased, the opening time of the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 at the time of winning is lengthened, and the number of times of opening the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the starting winning device 15 at the time of hitting is increased. Based on this, the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15 are likely to be in an open state as compared with the normal gaming state. Accordingly, in the short-time state, it is easy to generate a prize (including both a case where the start prize is valid and a case where the prize is invalid) in the second start port 15b, so the number of pachinko balls ( The ratio of the number of pachinko balls (the number of balls to be paid out) to be paid out as winning balls according to the winning is greater than the number of hitting balls) as compared to the normal gaming state. In general, the ratio of the number of paid-out balls for winning a prize to the number of shot balls is called “base”. For example, when there are 40 payout balls with respect to 100 shot balls, the base is 40 (%). In the case of this embodiment, for example, a time-short state having a higher base than a non-time-short state such as a normal gaming state is called a high base state, and conversely, a base game state having a lower base compared to such a high base state. Such a non-short-time state is called a low base state.

  In this way, the ratio of the number of award balls paid out by winning a prize to the number of balls launched is generally called “base”, but the maximum number of pachinko balls fired per unit time such as 1 minute is limited to a certain number. ing. For this reason, the “base” can also be indicated by a total value of the number of winning balls paid out by winning a plurality of winning openings provided in the game area in a unit time. For example, assuming that the maximum number of pachinko balls fired per unit time is 100, the total number of award balls paid out by winning in a unit time matches the general “base” value. Based on such relevance, in the present embodiment, each of the first start port 15a, the second start port 15b, the first normal winning port 29, and the second normal winning port 30 is an abnormality monitoring target winning port, A total value of the number of paid-out balls of the winning ball due to the winning of the abnormality monitoring target winning opening is called a base, and is used as an object of abnormality monitoring regarding winning.

  Whether the probability variation state (high probability state) or the non-probability variation state (low probability state) is determined based on whether or not the probability variation flag, which is a flag set in the probability variation state, is set. . Whether the time-short state (high base state) or the non-time-short state (low base state) is determined is determined based on whether or not the time-short flag, which is a flag set in the time-short state, is set. Is done.

  In addition, in the state that is not controlled to the above-mentioned time-short state, every time the number of special symbols on-hold storage exceeds a predetermined number, the memory that controls the memory variation shortened state that shortens the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol Variation shortening control is performed. The memory fluctuation shortening control ends when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than a predetermined number. Therefore, even in a state where the time-short state is not controlled, there is a case where the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened.

  The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the variable display device 9 are variably displayed in a predetermined relationship with the special symbol variation display in order to enhance the decoration effect of the special symbol variation display in the special symbol display 8. It is a symbol with a special meaning. The predetermined relationship for such symbols includes, for example, the relationship in which the decorative symbol variation display starts when the special symbol variation display is started, and the special symbol display result at the end of the special symbol variation display. This includes a relationship in which the decorative symbol display result is derived and displayed and the decorative symbol variation display is terminated. When the special symbol display 8 derives and displays a predetermined jackpot symbol as a display result, the variable display device 9 derives and displays a combination of the jackpot symbol with left, middle and right symbols as a display result. The Such a display result of the jackpot symbol by the special symbol and the display result of the combination of the jackpot symbol by the decoration symbol are referred to as a jackpot display result.

  The special symbol display 8 and the fluctuation display device 9 have a correspondence relationship as described above, and therefore, in the following description, these may be collectively referred to as a fluctuation display unit.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in the present embodiment means that the symbols that have not been stopped when the stopped symbols constitute a part of the jackpot symbol, and that all or This is a state where some symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, in the variable display device 9, an effective line (one effective line in the case of this embodiment) that becomes a big hit when the symbol stops is determined in advance, and a part of the display area on the effective line is preliminarily set. A state in which the variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped when the predetermined symbol is stopped (for example, among the left, middle, and right variable display areas in the variable display device 9) The left and right display areas are stopped and the same display is still displayed, and the middle display area is still in the variable display mode), and all or part of the display area on the active line A state in which all or a part of the jackpot symbol is configured and displayed in a synchronized manner (for example, all the left, middle, and right display areas in the variation display device 9 are displayed in a varying manner and are always the same. The state) variable display in a state where the handle is aligned is made that reach the display mode or reach.

  Also, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with LEDs or sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (decoration design or the like)) or a display mode (for example, a color or the like) of the background image of the variable display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  Further, for the variable display device 9, there may be a jackpot notice effect such as a pseudo-ream that notifies that there is a possibility of a big hit in the variable display that triggers the occurrence of the big hit.

  In this embodiment, as a big hit, a plurality of types of big hits such as a normal big hit C and a probable big hit A are provided as will be described later. In the following description, when “big hit” is simply indicated without specifying the types of big hits, it is a case where these multiple types of big hits are representatively shown.

  Normally, the big hit C is a big hit (non-probable big hit) that becomes a low probability state and a low base state by not being in the above-mentioned probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state and not being in a time-short state. Such a state with a low probability state and a low base state is called a low probability low base state. The probability variation jackpot A is a jackpot that becomes a probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state and is in a high probability state in which the time is short for a predetermined period and in a high base state. Such a state with a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a highly accurate high base state. After the probability variation big hit, when the predetermined period elapses, the time reduction state ends, and the state becomes a high probability state and a low base state. Such a state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a high probability low base state.

  Next, the structure of the back surface (back surface) of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a rear view showing the pachinko machine.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a variable display control unit 49 including an effect control board 80 on which an effect control microcomputer for controlling the variable display device 9 is mounted, a game control microcomputer, and the like are mounted. Various boards such as a game control board (main board) 31, an audio output board 70, an LED driver board (not shown), and a payout control board 37 on which a payout control microcomputer for performing ball payout control is mounted. is set up.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, there are provided a power supply board 960 and a launch control board 91A on which power supply circuits for generating various power supply voltages such as DC30V, DC21V, DC12V, and DC5V are mounted. The power supply board 960 is attached to the back side of the launch control board 91A, and the payout control board 37 is overlapped on the back side, but the exposed part exposed so as to be visible from the outside without overlapping the payout control board 37 includes: Main board 31 in pachinko machine 1 and each electrical component control board (production control board 80 and payout control board 37) and each electrical component provided in pachinko machine 1 (parts that operate when power is supplied) A power switch is provided as power supply permission means for executing or cutting off power supply. Furthermore, a replaceable fuse is provided inside the power switch in the exposed portion (inside the substrate).

  The electrical component control board is mounted with electrical component control means including an electrical component control microcomputer. The electrical component control means is an electrical component (game device: ball payout device 97, variable display device 9, LED, etc.) provided in the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with a command signal (control signal) as a command from the game control means or the like. Light emitters, speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, 27b, etc.). Hereinafter, description may be made by including the main board 31 in the electric component control board. In that case, the electrical component control means mounted on the electrical component control board includes a game control means and a means for controlling the electrical components provided in the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with a command signal from the game control means or the like. Point to each. A substrate on which a microcomputer other than the main substrate 31 is mounted may be referred to as a sub-substrate.

  On the back surface of the pachinko machine 1, a terminal board (not shown) provided with terminals for outputting various information to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 is installed above. On the terminal board, at least a ball break terminal for introducing the output of the ball break detection switch 167 and outputting it externally, a terminal for a prize ball for outputting prize ball information (prize ball number signal) and a ball lending A ball lending terminal for externally outputting information (ball lending number signal) is provided. Near the center, an information terminal board (information output board) 36 provided with terminals for outputting various information from the main board 31 to the outside of the pachinko machine 1 is installed.

  Pachinko balls stored in a ball tank 38 capable of storing balls supplied from an unillustrated gaming machine installation island, pass through the tank rail, and reach a ball dispensing device 97 covered with a case cover through a curve rod. The ball path 761 above the ball payout device 97 is provided with a ball break detection switch 167 as a game medium break detection means for detecting that there is no ball in the passage. When the ball break detection switch 167 detects a ball break, the payout operation of the ball payout device 97 is stopped. The ball break detection switch 167 is a switch for detecting the presence or absence of a pachinko ball in the pachinko ball passage. When the ball break detection switch 167 detects a shortage of pachinko balls, the pachinko balls 1 are replenished from the replenishment mechanism provided on the gaming machine installation island.

  When a large number of pachinko balls as prizes based on winning prizes or pachinko balls based on ball lending requests are paid out and the upper plate 3 is full, the pachinko balls are guided to the lower plate 4 through an overflow ball passage described later. When the pachinko ball is further paid out, the switch piece (not shown) presses the full tank switch 19 (see FIG. 3) as the storage state detection means, and the full tank switch 19 as the storage state detection means is turned on. In this state, the rotation of the payout motor in the ball payout device is stopped, the operation of the ball payout device is stopped, and the driving of the ball hitting device is also stopped.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37 and the effect control board 80 mounted on the pachinko machine 1. The main board (game control board) 31 includes a game control microcomputer 156 serving as a basic circuit (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko machine 1 according to a program, a gate switch 32a, a first start port switch 14a, Input that gives various signals such as a power-off signal and a clear signal to the game control microcomputer 156 in addition to signals from the second start port switch 14b, the count switch 23, the first winning port switch 29a, and the second winning port switch 30a. The circuit 58, the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the movable pieces 13 and 13 of the start winning device 15, the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20, and the solenoid 21a for switching the path in the special winning opening are micro-game control. An output circuit 59 driven in accordance with a command from the computer 156; It has been mounting.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means (variation data storage means for storing fluctuation data) used as a work memory, and a program. Therefore, it includes a CPU 56 that is a processor that performs control operations, and an I / O port 57. The game control microcomputer 156 is a one-chip microcomputer.

  In the game control microcomputer 156, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the execution (or processing) of the game control microcomputer 156 as described below specifically means that the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31. The game control means is realized by a game control microcomputer 156 including a CPU 56.

  The game control microcomputer 156 includes a clock circuit that generates a clock signal, a reset controller that functions as a system reset means, a random number circuit, and a CTC that sends an interrupt request signal to the CPU 56.

  The random number circuit is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. The random number circuit updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and at random timing. Based on the fact that the start winning time generated is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The game control microcomputer 156 reads the numerical data from the random number circuit as the random number value R1 when a start winning to the first starting port switch 14a or the second starting port switch 14b occurs, and specifies a specific value based on the numerical data. It is determined whether or not to make a jackpot display result as a display result, that is, whether or not to make a jackpot. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The determination as to whether or not to win is actually executed based on the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning at the start of the variation display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Whether the random number generated by the random number circuit is a big hit, such as a random number for probability variation determination for determining whether or not to make a probability variation, and a random number for variation pattern determination for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol. It may be used as a random number for determination other than determination.

  The clock circuit outputs a system clock signal to the CPU 56, and outputs a reference clock signal CLK having a predetermined period generated by dividing the system clock signal to each random number circuit. When a low level signal is input for a certain period, the reset controller outputs a predetermined initialization signal to the CPU 56 and each random number circuit to reset the game control microcomputer 156 as a system.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a volatile storage means that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board 960. That is, even when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, even when the power supply is cut off, a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied) or a part of the RAM 55 All contents are saved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state of the game (special symbol process flag or the like) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the RAM 55 as backup data. The data corresponding to the control state is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like.

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board 960 has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input circuit 58. The power-off signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58. A clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing clearing of the contents of the RAM is operated is input to the input circuit 58 at the input port of the game control microcomputer 156. The clear signal is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58.

  Each of the plurality of switches is connected to the input port of the game control microcomputer 156 via the input circuit 58. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 156 receives an input detection signal indicating the input state of each switch from each of the plurality of switches.

  Further, the output circuit 78 mounted on the game control microcomputer 156 transmits (outputs) the effect control command output by the CPU 56 to the effect control board 80. The output circuit 78 transmits (outputs) a control signal output from the CPU 56 to the special symbol display 8, the special symbol hold storage display 18, the normal symbol display 10, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41.

  The game control microcomputer 156 outputs an effect control command (effect control signal) as a control signal for instructing the effect control board 80 to perform effect control including display control, sound control, and LED control. Send through.

  The effect control commands transmitted to the effect control board 80 by the game control microcomputer 156 include a customer waiting demonstration designation command and a variable display command.

  The customer waiting demonstration designation command is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating the display during the customer waiting demonstration by the game control microcomputer 156, and a predetermined time has elapsed after the change of the special symbol is finished. When the customer waiting demo designation command is sent to the effect control board 80, a predetermined customer waiting demo screen is displayed on the variable display device 9. In other words, normally, when a player changes, there is a period in which the player is absent, so it is assumed that these waiting-for-demo demonstration designation commands are due to the player changing. When it is output.

  The variable display command is an effect control command that is transmitted at the start of variation in order to specify a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the variation display device 9 in response to variable display of a special symbol. Is a command to specify.

  The effect control board 80 receives an effect control command from the game control microcomputer 156, and controls display of effect display and output control of effect sound (effect sound) on the variable display device 9 and the aerial image display device 11. In addition, electrical component control means such as a production control microcomputer 81 for controlling the operation of the movable accessory (sword accessory) 500 is mounted.

  In this embodiment, the presentation control microcomputer 81 mounted on the presentation control board 80 receives the presentation control command from the game control microcomputer 156, and the display control of the variable display device 9 variably displays the decorative symbols. And display control of the aerial image display device 11 and sound output control from the speakers 27L, 27R, 27a, and 27b.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 81 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects the detection signals from the lever switches 510a to 510d and the button switch 516a, thereby operating the operation lever 600 and the player of the operation button 516. Detects operations by.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 81 performs display control of the stage LED 25b provided on the game board 6, and the prize ball LED 51, the ball cut LED 52, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c provided on the frame side, Moreover, lighting control of each LED in the top lamp module 530 is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, two effect motors 59a and 59b for operating (opening and closing) a movable accessory (sword accessory) 500 are connected to the effect control board 80, and effect control is performed. The microcomputer 81 controls the operation of the accessory motors 59a and 59b, so that the opening / closing operation of the movable accessory (sword accessory) 500 is controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 81 including an effect control CPU 86 and a RAM 85. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 86 operates in accordance with a program stored in the built-in ROM 84, and receives an effect control command via the input circuit 260. Among these, in the ROM 84, data relating to the aerial image displayed on the aerial image display device 11 in various effects, for example, image data of the aerial image, a time chart of display start timing and end timing, and the like for each effect type. The RAM 85 stores a cancel counter (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU 86 causes the VDP (video display processor) 262 to generate an image to be displayed on the variable display device 9 and adjust the emission intensity of the backlight 9c based on the effect control command. A first display control process for performing display control and a second display control process for performing display control of the aerial image display device 11 such as generation of an image to be displayed on the aerial image display device 11 are performed.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 262 that performs display control of the variable display device 9 and the aerial image display device 11 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 81 is mounted on the effect control board 80.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the VDP 262 is a CGROM 205 or VRAM that stores data such as characters (image data such as people, animals, characters, figures, symbols, etc., or CG data) as image element data used as sprite images. A display control circuit is configured together with SDRAM 210 (synchronous DRAM) used as a (video RAM) area.

  The effect control CPU 86 outputs to the VDP 262 a command for reading out necessary data from the image data ROM 263 storing various image data in accordance with the received effect control command. The image data ROM 263 includes character image data and moving image data displayed on the variable display device 9 and the aerial image display device 11, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative designs), and background. It is a ROM for storing image data of images in advance. The VDP 262 reads out image data from the image data ROM 263 in response to a command from the effect control CPU 86. The VDP 262 performs display control based on the read image data.

  The VDP 262 is a system register 202 that stores various settings of the VDP 262, and attributes (parameters used when drawing the character. The drawing order of the character, the number of colors, the scaling ratio, the palette number, the coordinates, etc. Specified data) is stored in an attribute register 203, a drawing control unit 206 that controls drawing of an image in a drawing area (to be described later) of the VRAM area, and data that controls transfer of CG data stored in the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area. Transfer control unit 211, a display for outputting video signals (R (red), G (green), B (blue)) signals and synchronization signals for displaying image data stored in a display area to be described later in the VRAM area The video signals output from the control unit 213 and the display control unit 213 are converted into analog signals and converted. An integrated circuit is mounted such DA converters 214 and 215 to be output to the display device 9 or the aerial image for a display device 11.

  A system bus and a CG bus are provided inside the VDP 262. The system bus and the CG bus are connected to the CPU 86 of the effect control microcomputer 81 via the CPU interface 201, and the CG bus is a CG bus interface. It is connected to the CGROM 205 via 204. A system register 202 is connected to the system bus, and an attribute register 203 is connected to the CG bus, so that the CPU 86 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203.

  The drawing control unit 206, the data transfer control unit 211, and the display control unit 213 are connected to the system bus so that the system register 202 can be accessed. The drawing control unit 206 and the data transfer control unit 211 are connected to the CG bus so that the CGROM 205 and the attribute register 203 can be accessed.

  Further, a VRAM bus is further provided inside the VDP 262, and the VRAM bus is connected to the SDRAM 210 via the VRAM bus interface 209. A drawing controller 206, a data transfer controller 211, and a display controller 213 are connected to the VRAM bus so that the VRAM area of the SDRAM 210 can be accessed via the VRAM bus.

  The system register 202 includes a system control register for storing instructions such as initial setting, drawing, and data transfer, an interrupt control register for storing an output instruction for an interrupt signal to be described later, a drawing area in the VRAM area, and arrangement of palette data. A drawing register for storing an area and the like, a data transfer register for storing a transfer source address and a transfer destination address at the time of data transfer, a display register for storing a display area in the VRAM area, and the like are allocated.

  The CPU interface 201 outputs a V blank interrupt signal to the CPU 86 at every start of V blank (an image update period), and outputs various other interrupt signals to the CPU 86.

  The display control unit 213 performs display processing for outputting image data of the display area of the VRAM area specified by the display register as a video signal. In this embodiment, the display area and the drawing area are switched every V blank. For this reason, the area assigned as the drawing area in a certain V blank is drawn, and in the next V blank, the display area is switched, so that the image data drawn in the previous V blank is displayed and output. In the meantime, drawing is performed in the other area.

  The VRAM area of the SDRAM 210 includes a palette area in which palette data is arranged, a character buffer in which necessary characters are read from the CGROM 205 and stored, and palette data (characters) when the drawing control unit 206 draws an image. Data for which the display color is defined), and areas such as a CG buffer for temporarily storing CG data when the drawing control unit 206 draws an image are allocated. Yes.

  In addition, a variable display device display area in which image data displayed on the variable display device 9 is stored and a variable display device drawing region in which image data displayed on the variable display device 9 is drawn are allocated to the VRAM area. Yes. The variable display device display region and the variable display device drawing region are switched every V blank. For this reason, an image is drawn in an area assigned as a variable display device display area in a certain V blank, and in the next V blank, this area is switched to the variable display apparatus drawing area. The drawn image is displayed and output on the variable display device 9, and during that time, the image is drawn (generation of image data) in the other region.

  Further, in the VRAM area, an aerial image display area in which an image displayed on the aerial image display device 11 is stored, and an aerial image drawing area in which an image displayed on the aerial image display device 11 is drawn are changed. They are assigned in the same manner as the display device 9. The aerial image display area and the aerial image drawing area are switched every V blank. For this reason, an image is drawn in an area assigned as an aerial image drawing area in a certain V blank, and in the next V blank, since this area is switched to an aerial image display area, drawing is performed in the previous V blank. The image data of the obtained image is displayed and output on the aerial image display device 11, and during that time, the aerial image is drawn (generation of image data) in the other region.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 86 can access the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 via the CPU interface 201, and the display patterns of the above-described variable display device 9 and aerial image display device 11 can be displayed. The VDP 262 is indirectly controlled by storing execution instructions and necessary data in the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 in accordance with the determined process data.

  In the process data, the setting contents that the effect control CPU 86 performs on the system register 202 and the attribute register 203 are determined for each V blank. The setting contents of the system register 202 include drawing, data transfer commands, CG data and palette data for performing data transfer, and attribute settings. The setting contents of the attribute register 203 are attributes, that is, parameters used when drawing a character.

  In the process data, an attribute is set so that the image is updated every V blank. For this reason, the image is updated every V blank.

  Here, the drawing control will be briefly described. In order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform the drawing process, it is necessary that characters necessary for drawing be arranged in the VRAM area. In other words, it is necessary to place a character serving as source data of the sprite image in the VRAM area.

  For this reason, when performing the effect, the effect control CPU 86 issues a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area for all the characters necessary for the execution of the effect. As a result, the data transfer control unit 211 arranges all the characters necessary for the performance in the VRAM area. When performing an effect, the same character is often used for drawing repeatedly, but the data stored in the CGROM 205 is compressed, and it takes time to read it. By arranging all necessary characters in the VRAM area at the initial stage of performing the performance, the time required for drawing can be reduced compared to reading data from the CGROM 205 for each frame. In this embodiment, when the effect control CPU 86 executes the effect, a transfer command from the CGROM 205 to the VRAM area for all the characters necessary for the reproduction of the moving image is issued. A character transfer command may be issued each time.

  Further, in order for the drawing control unit 206 to perform drawing processing, it is necessary to set an attribute in the attribute register 203. Since the attribute is different for each V blank, the attribute according to the process data is stored in the attribute register 203 for each V blank.

  Then, after starting the production, the production control CPU 86 sets an attribute in the attribute register 203 for each V blank, and then commands execution of reading of the attribute. Along with this, the drawing control unit 206 reads the attribute of the attribute register 203 and instructs the output of the reading end interrupt signal when the reading is completed. In response to this, the effect control CPU 86 commands execution of drawing, and the drawing control unit 206 draws image data in the variable display device drawing area and the aerial image drawing area in accordance with the read attribute.

  Next, the aerial image display device 11 and the mirror image imaging plate 12 used in the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.

  The aerial image display device 11 is a display device for displaying and outputting an aerial image formed at the aerial image display position. In the present embodiment, as with the variable display device 9, a liquid crystal panel and a backlight are provided. The liquid crystal display module is used, and the display unit 11a is formed by the liquid crystal panel of the liquid crystal display module. The aerial image display device 11 is a display device other than liquid crystal, such as a CRT, as long as it can display an image formed at the aerial image display position at a predetermined resolution. (Cathode Ray Tube), FED (Field Emission Display), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), dot matrix LED, organic or inorganic electroluminescence (EL) panel, etc. may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the aerial image display device 11 according to the present embodiment is in front of the variable display device 9 and in front of the glass plate covering the front surface of the game board 6 (player side). The display unit 9a of the variation display device 9 is located at a position (image formation position) and a position that is plane-symmetric with respect to the mirror image formation plate 12 that is inclined so that the front side is lower immediately below the variation display device 9. Side, that is, inclined toward the back side of the pachinko machine 1 so that the back side is lowered, and is spaced apart from the aerial image display device 11, and the image displayed on the aerial image display device 11 Image light is incident on the mirror image forming plate 12.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the mirror image imaging plate 12 is incident at various angles θ1 to θ4 that are radiated from the display unit 11a of the aerial image display device 11 that is a display symmetrical object and incident from one side. By emitting light (image light) at the same angle θ1 to θ4, it has a function of forming light at each angle on the surface symmetry position of the display symmetry object on the other surface side. When the player visually recognizes the light, the image displayed on the display unit 11a of the aerial image display device 11 is visually recognized as being displayed in the air at the aerial image display position that is the imaging position. It has become.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the structure of the mirror image forming plate 12. The mirror image forming plate 12 used in the present embodiment is a set of a large number of two-surface corner reflectors 61 composed of two mutually orthogonal mirror surfaces 61a and 61b, as schematically shown in FIG. A plane substantially perpendicular to each of the two mirror surfaces 61a and 61b constituting the entire two-plane corner reflector 61 is defined as a symmetry plane 12S, and the display unit 11a of the aerial image display device 11 is a display symmetry object at the plane symmetry position. An aerial image is observed by a player who is an observer by forming a real mirror image P of the displayed image.

  In the present embodiment, the dihedral corner reflector 61 is very small (μm order) compared to the overall size (cm order) of the mirror image forming plate 12. FIG. 4 shows a schematic plan view of the two-surface corner reflector array 6 in FIG. 6A and a partial perspective view in FIG. However, in FIG. 6, the dihedral corner reflector 61 and the mirror surfaces 61 a and 61 b are greatly exaggerated as compared with the entire mirror image forming plate 12.

  The mirror image forming plate 12 is formed with a large number of physical and optical holes penetrating the thickness perpendicular to the flat base surface on the flat base so that, for example, the light beam can be bent and transmitted. Then, in order to use the inner wall surface of each hole as the two-surface corner reflector 61, it is possible to employ one in which mirror surfaces 61a and 61b are respectively formed on two orthogonal inner wall surfaces of the hole. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, a physical and optical hole (for example, one side) through which a light beam having a substantially rectangular shape (for example, a square shape) in plan view is transmitted through a thin plate-shaped substrate so that the substrate is semi-transmissive. For example, 50 to 200 μm), and if two mirror surfaces 61a and 61b are subjected to smooth mirror surface treatment on two adjacent inner wall surfaces that are orthogonal to each other to form mirror surfaces 61a and 61b, these two mirror surfaces 61a and 61b are defined as reflecting surfaces. The two-surface corner reflector 61 can be obtained. It should be noted that it is preferable to suppress the multiple reflected light by making the surface of the inner wall surface of the hole that does not constitute the two-sided corner reflector 61 into a surface that is not mirror-reflected and cannot reflect light, or is angled. .

  In addition, each of the two-surface corner reflectors 61 is preferably formed on a regular lattice point so that the inner angles formed by the mirror surfaces 61a and 61b are all in the same direction on the base. Therefore, in each two-surface corner reflector 61, it is preferable that the intersecting line of two orthogonal mirror surfaces CL is orthogonal to the symmetry plane 12S. Hereinafter, the direction of the inner angle of the mirror surfaces 61a and 61b may be referred to as the direction (direction) of the two-surface corner reflector 61.

In forming the mirror surfaces 61 a and 61 b, for example, a metal mold is first prepared, and the mirror surface 61 is formed.
a and 61b are formed into mirror surfaces by performing a nanoscale cutting process on the inner wall surface, or a nanoimprint process or an electroforming process that applies a press method using a mold to the nanoscale. The surface roughness should be 10 nm or less, and it should be a mirror surface uniformly with respect to the visible light spectrum region. In addition, when the base is formed of a metal such as aluminum or nickel by an electroforming method, the mirror surfaces 61a and 61b naturally become mirror surfaces if the surface roughness of the mold is sufficiently small. However, using the nanoimprint method When the substrate is made of resin or the like, it is necessary to perform mirror coating by sputtering or the like in order to create the mirror surfaces 61a and 61b. Moreover, the transmittance | permeability can be improved by setting the space | interval dimension of the adjacent 2 surface corner reflectors 61 as small as possible.

  However, the configuration of the mirror image forming plate 12 is not limited to the above-described one, and a large number of two-surface corner reflectors 61 are formed by two orthogonal mirror surfaces 61a and 61b, and each two-surface corner reflector 61 is an optical hole. As long as it transmits light, an appropriate configuration and manufacturing method can be adopted.

  In the mirror image forming plate 12, each two-sided corner reflector 61 reflects light entering the hole from the lower surface (back surface) side by one mirror surface 61a (or 61b), and further reflects the reflected light to the other mirror surface. The light has a function of being reflected by 61b (or 61a) and passing to the upper surface (front surface) side, and the light entrance path and the light emission path are plane-symmetric with respect to the symmetry plane 12S.

  In other words, the plane of symmetry 12S of the mirror image imaging plate 12 (assuming a plane that passes through the center in the height direction of each mirror surface and is orthogonal to each mirror surface) is an aerial image spaced apart below the mirror image imaging plate 12 The real image of the image displayed on the display unit 11a of the display device 11 is mirror-imaged (real mirror) at the aerial image display position that is a plane-symmetrical position in the space region between the display unit 9a of the variable display device 9 and the player. The image is a symmetrical plane to be imaged.

  Here, an image forming mode by the mirror image forming plate 12 will be briefly described together with a path of light emitted from the point light source o as a display symmetrical object. As shown in a schematic plan view in FIG. 7 and a schematic side view in FIG. 8, light emitted from a point light source o (indicated by a one-dot chain line arrow. (Which travels to the front side of the paper surface) is reflected by one mirror surface 61a (or 61b) constituting the two-surface corner reflector 61 when passing through the mirror image forming plate 12, and further the other mirror surface 61b (or 61a). After passing through the symmetry plane 12S, the light passes through the plane of symmetry of the point light source o with respect to the symmetry plane 12S of the mirror image forming plate 12. In FIG. 7, the incident light and the reflected light are shown to be parallel to each other, but this is because the dihedral corner reflector 61 is greatly exaggerated with respect to the point light source o in FIG. Actually, each of the two-surface corner reflectors 61 is extremely small, so that when the mirror image forming plate 12 is viewed from above as shown in FIG. That is, in the end, the transmitted light gathers at a plane-symmetrical position with respect to the plane of symmetry 12S of the point light source o, and forms an image as a real mirror image at the position p in FIGS.

In this way, the mirror image forming plate 12 having a function of forming the real image P of the display symmetrical object as a mirror image at a plane symmetrical position with respect to the symmetry plane 12S is inclined forward from the lower end of the variable display device 9. Thus, since it is incorporated in the pachinko machine 1, an image (display surface of the display unit 11 a) displayed on the display unit 11 a of the aerial image display device 11 serving as a display symmetric object in the space in front of the variable display device 9. The real mirror image P can be projected.

  That is, when no image is displayed on the aerial image display device 11, nothing is displayed at the aerial image display position, and the display unit 9 a of the variable display device 9 can be visually recognized, and the aerial image display device 11. When the image is displayed, the displayed image appears at the aerial image display position where there should be nothing, and the display unit 9a of the variable display device 9 is visually recognized through the aerial display. An impactful display can be provided to the player.

  Next, the movable combination (sword combination) 500 used in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the movable combination object (sword combination) 500 is positioned on both sides of the variation display device 9 so that the variation display device 9 is sandwiched between the variation display device 9 and the back of the game board 6. Is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the movable accessory (sword accessory) 500 swings around swinging shafts 502a and 502b, and sword models 501a and 501b each having a gear portion at the lower end, and the sword Are provided with accessory motors 59a and 59b that swing the model 501a and 501b through the gear portion, and the effect control CPU 86 controls the rotation of the accessory motors 59a and 59b, whereby the sword model 501a. , 501b can be set to the open state (stored state) in FIG. 9A and the closed state (exposed state) in FIG. 9B.

  Next, the fluctuation pattern in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-0 to non-reach are used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of PA1-4 is prepared. Further, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode of the production symbol is “reach”, normal PA2-1 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-2 (normal reach B), normal Fluctuation patterns of PB2-1, normal PB2-3 (normal reach A), normal PB2-2, normal PB2-4 (normal reach B), and super PB3-1 to super PB3-2 are prepared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 10, the re-variation is performed twice for the non-reach PA1-4 variation pattern that is used when the reach is not performed and has a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-1 and normal PB2-2 are used, re-variation is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-3 and normal PB2-4 are used, re-variation is performed three times.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-4 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the special symbol variable display result becomes a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. (Normal reach B), normal PB2-5 and normal PB2-7 (normal reach A), normal PB2-6 and normal PB2-8 (normal reach B), super PB3-4 to super PB3-5, special PG1-1 to special PG1 -3, special PG2-1 (normal reach A) to special PG2-2 (normal reach B) variation patterns are prepared. In FIG. 10, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when the probability variation big hit B or small hit is given. In the case of B or small hit, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A (non-stereoscopic image) and the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B (stereoscopic image) is determined. May be. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, among the variation patterns that are used when the probability variation big hit B or small hit is not used, and the normal PB2-1 and normal PB2-2 are used, the re-variation is 2 Performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-3 and normal PB2-4 are used, re-variation is performed three times. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2, which is used in the case of the probable big hit B or the small hit and accompanied with the effect of the pseudo-ream, is re-varied twice.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when the variation time is fixed according to the type of variation pattern (for example, when there is no non-reach reduction, it is fixed at 6.75 seconds). In the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 26.75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). Even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied depending on the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Further, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied depending on the number of reserved storage. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (probable variation jackpot A, probability variation jackpot B, normal jackpot C described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). The variation pattern included in the type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with various normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into the variation pattern types to be included. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, You may divide into the variation pattern classification containing the variation pattern of 3 times of re-variation. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation big hit A or the normal big hit C, the normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only various normal reach, and the fluctuation pattern with various normal reach and pseudo-ream are used. It is classified into normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including super CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type including normal reach and super reach. In the case of the probable big hit B, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations and a special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. It is classified. Also, in the case of small hits, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations. Are classified into special CA4-2. In the case of “losing”, a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern that does not involve reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach but has a specific effect. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of a shortened variation that does not involve reach and specific effects, and normal which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern only with various normal reach CA2-4, normal CA2-5, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with various normal reach and re-variation two times, and a variation pattern including a variation pattern with various normal reach and three times re-variation pseudo-ream Fluctuation pattern with normal CA2-6 and normal reach and super reach Super CA2-7 is down type, which is the type divided into capital.

  FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table 130a. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 12 (a) is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 12 (a) is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 12A is a jackpot determination value.

  12B and 12C are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination tables 130b and 130c. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. There is a table (for the second special symbol) 130c. Each value described in FIG. 12B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b, and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130c is set in FIG. ) Are set. In addition, the numerical values described in FIGS. 12B and 12C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (probability variation big hit A and probability variation big hit B described later). When the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 12A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/70. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) 130c is used, the case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/120 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start opening 15a, the second special symbol variation display is performed by the second start opening 15b. Compared to the case where it is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is high.

  In addition, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130b is used, the ratio (1/70) determined as the small hit is the ratio (1/1596 (low probability)) determined as the probability big hit B. / 160 (during high accuracy)), the small hits occur more frequently than the probable big hit B.

  FIG. 12D is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 a stored in the ROM 54. The big hit type determination table 131a is stored on the basis of the winning of the game ball at the first start opening 15a (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) and the game ball has won the second start opening 15b. It is a big hit type determination table in the case of determining the big hit type using the hold storage based on that (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). That is, the same jackpot type determination table 131a is used in both the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The jackpot type is determined.

  The jackpot type determination table 131a determines that the jackpot type is “probable big hit A” or “probable change” based on a random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine either “big hit B” or “normal big hit C”. In this embodiment, 15 judgment values are assigned to “probability variation big hit A” (determined as a probability variation big hit A at a ratio of 15/40), and 5 pieces are given to “probability variation big hit B”. 20 decision values are assigned to “normal jackpot C” (a ratio of 20/40). Is usually determined to be a big hit C). Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the probability of “probability variation big hit A” is higher than the probability of “probability variation big hit B”. When the winning display is executed at 15a and the first special symbol variation display is executed, and when the second special symbol is displayed at the second starting opening 15b and the variation display is executed, the "probable big hit A" Or the ratio determined as “probable big hit B” or “normal big hit C” is the same. In addition, when the first winning symbol 15a is displayed and the first special symbol variation display is executed, and when the second special opening symbol 15b is started and the second special symbol variation display is executed. The ratio determined as “probability big hit B” may be varied.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), the first specific game in which the number of rounds is increased as compared with the probability variation big hit B of two rounds as the second specific gaming state and the probability variation big hit B. Although the case where the probability variation jackpot A as the state is determined will be described, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the second specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per time during the big hit may be determined. Further, for example, the first specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the game value as compared with the second specific game state is determined. It may be. In addition, for example, even if the number of rounds is the same in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened once per round and the large number per round It is also possible to prepare a first specific gaming state in which a winning opening is opened a plurality of times, and to increase the gaming value of the first specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the large winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in the case of either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big prize opening is opened five times (in this case, in the case of the second specific gaming state, all five rounds In the case of the first specific gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and an effect in a manner that encourages whether or not the big hit will continue (so-called rank-up bonus effect) You may make it perform. And in the case of the 2nd specific game state, since all 5 rounds are ended internally, the big hit game is ended, and in the case of the 1st specific game state, an undigested round remains internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may continue (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the big hit of the fifth round).

  The “probable big hit A” is a big hit that is controlled to a 15-round big hit gaming state, and is shifted to a probable change state and a short time state (probability / short time state, highly accurate high base state) after the big hit gaming state ends. After the big hit, the probability variation state and the short time state continue until the next big hit occurs.

  The “probable big hit B” is a two-round big hit gaming state in which the opening time of the big prize opening per round is shorter than the “probable big hit A” and the number of rounds is less, and after the big hit gaming state ends It is a big hit that shifts only to the probability variation state. After the big hit, the probability variation state continues until the next big hit. However, after the big hit, the low-base state is shifted to the time-short state. Therefore, in this embodiment, after the probability big hit B is finished, only the high probability state is set until the next big hit occurs, and the high base state is not shifted (high probability low base state).

  In other words, in “probable big hit A”, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is 29 seconds and the number of rounds is as many as 15 rounds, whereas in “probable big hit B”, the big winning prize opening per round is large. The opening time is as short as 0.5 seconds, and the number of rounds is as small as 2 rounds, so it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big prize during the big hit game. In this embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state of the probability variation big hit B is finished, the transition is made to the probability variation state, but not the high base state.

  In this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.5 seconds, and the same control as the big hit gaming state by “probability big hit B” is performed. . In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the two high-speed opening of the big prize opening ends, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, even if the player can confirm the opening of the big prize opening, it is difficult to specify whether the opening is based on “probable big hit B” or “small hit”, and the gaming state thereafter Since it becomes impossible to specify whether the player has changed to the probability change state or the normal state, the probability change big hit B is generated so that the player does not know, and the game state is changed to the probability change state after the big hit ends. That is, the probability variation state can be hidden. On the contrary, by generating a small hit in which the same effect control as the probability variation big hit B is performed in the low probability state, the gaming state does not shift to the probability changed state after the small hit is ended, so the low probability state is changed. Can be hidden.

  “Normal jackpot C” is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state like the probable big hit A, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability display is not completed and the change display is finished 100 times (the number of start times is It is a big hit to shift to the low-accuracy and high-speed base state only in the short time state. That is, after the big hit, the time-saving state continues until the variable display reaches 100 times.

  FIG. 13A is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern type determination table 132a for probability variation big hit A / normal big hit C. The variation pattern type determination table 132a for the probable big hit A / normal big hit C determines that the variable pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the big hit type when the variable display result is determined to be the big hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number for determination (random 2).

  The variation pattern type determination table 132a for the probable big hit A / normal big hit C includes numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random number (random 2) values for the variation pattern type determination, which are normal CA3-1 to normal CA3. -2 and a determination value corresponding to one of the variation patterns of Super CA3-3 are set for each jackpot type.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when the type of jackpot is “probability jackpot A”, the number of these judgment values is super CA3-3 as compared with normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2. The number of determination values is set to be large, and when “probability big hit A” is set, the super reach is set to be determined as a variation pattern.

  On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot C”, the number of determination values of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 is set to be larger than that of super CA3-3. In the case of “normal big hit C”, the normal reach is determined as a large variation pattern.

  FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram showing a probability variation big hit B / small hit variation pattern type determination table 132b. The variation pattern type determination table 132b for the probability variation big hit B / small hit determines the variation pattern type when the probability variation big hit B and the small hit are determined in the determination of the hit type based on the random R and random 1, the variation pattern type determination. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for use. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), when it is determined that the probability variation big hit B or small hit is made, the fluctuation pattern type without the pseudo-continuous effect is used as the fluctuation pattern type. A case is shown in which one of the special CA 4-1 including and the special CA 4-2 including a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect is determined.

  In addition, in the probability variation big hit B, the determination values of 1 to 51 are assigned to the special CA4-1 including the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous production, whereas the variation pattern accompanied with the pseudo-continuous production is included. When the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA 4-2 and it is determined to be the probability variation big hit B, the special PG 2-2 including the normal reach B as the reach effect as the variation pattern, etc. Many variation patterns accompanying the production of the pseudo-ream are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of special PG2-2 including the reach effect of normal reach B, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is lost, the re-variation is performed twice, and the stop pattern As shown below, a combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbol) corresponding to probability variation big hit B and small hit which will be described later is displayed.

  In addition, regarding the small hit, depending on whether the gaming state at the time when it is determined to be the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state, that is, whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The assignment of judgment values is different.

  Specifically, in the small hit at the time of high accuracy, the determination value of 1 to 51 is assigned to the special CA 4-1 including the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, like the probability variation big hit B. On the other hand, when the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-rendition production, and it is determined to be a small hit at the high accuracy time, Many variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects are determined as variation patterns.

  On the other hand, in the small hit at low probability, contrary to the probability big hit B, the judgment value of 1 to 201 is assigned to the special CA4-1 including the fluctuation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-rendition. When the determination value of 202 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, and it is determined to be a small hit at the low probability, the variation pattern As a reach effect, a lot of variation patterns accompanied by a slide effect such as special PG2-1 including normal reach A are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is lost, the slip change is performed, which will be described later as a stop pattern. The combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbol) corresponding to the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is displayed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the case of probability variation big hit B that shifts to a high-accuracy state, a large number of variation patterns with a reach effect of normal reach B by a stereoscopic image and variation patterns with a pseudo-ream effect are determined. In the case of small hits that do not shift to the high-accuracy state, normal reach is determined by determining a large number of fluctuation patterns accompanied by the reach effect of normal reach A by non-stereoscopic images and slip fluctuation patterns not accompanied by pseudo-ream effects. When the game state of the probable big hit B (the same as the game state of the small hit) is executed after the execution of the variation pattern accompanied by the effect of B or the pseudo-ream, the occurrence is shifted to the high probability state for the player. It is possible to give a sense of expectation that there is a high possibility that the probability change big hit B is high.

  In other words, when the probability variation big hit B or small hit occurs when the latent condition is satisfied, the variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A as the variation pattern is shifted to the high probability (probability variation) game state. The variation pattern of the special PG2-2, which is determined more in the case of the small hit that does not shift to the high probability (probability variation) state than the probability variation large hit B, and the variation pattern of the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B as the variation state It is determined more at the time of probability variation big hit B which shifts to a high probability (probability variation) state than at the small hit which does not shift to (probability variation) state.

  In this embodiment, the type of variation pattern to be determined is different between the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high accuracy state and the small hit that does not shift to the high accuracy state. Is not limited to this, and the variation pattern is selected and determined regardless of whether the probability variation big hit B that shifts to the high accuracy state or the small hit that does not shift to the high accuracy state. Also good.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of the small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, a large number of variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects are determined. When the small hit gaming state (the same as the gaming state of the probability variation big hit B) is performed after the execution of the game, the possibility that the subsequent gaming state will be in the high probability state as with the probability variation big hit B Can give a sense of expectation that it is high.

  In this embodiment, in the case of the small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the probability variation big hit B, many fluctuation patterns with the reach effect of normal reach B and fluctuation patterns with the effect of the pseudo-ream are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the case of a small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the small hit in the low-accuracy state, the slip fluctuation without a pseudo-continuous effect is provided. Many special CA4-1, which are pattern types, may be determined.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (b), in this embodiment, in the case of losing, if the random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the game It can be seen that at least super-reach (either super-reach A or super-reach B) is displayed regardless of the state or the total number of pending storages.

  Further, in the normal variation pattern type determination table A135a for loss shown in FIG. 14A, a non-reach PA1-0 (variation time of 1.25 seconds) that is a variation pattern of a super shortening variation or a variation pattern of a shortening variation. Non-reach CA2-3 including non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) and normal CA2-6 including a variation pattern accompanied by two pseudo-continuations with shorter variation times than three pseudo-continuations In contrast, in the shortening variation pattern type determination table B135b for shortening, the determination values of 100 to 199 are assigned to the non-reach CA2-3, and the pseudo-continuation 3 A determination value is assigned to normal CA 2-6 including a fluctuation pattern with two pseudo-rendations instead of normal CA 2-5 including a fluctuation pattern with two presentations. As a result, non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds) and non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) having a short fluctuation time are determined. When the time is shortened from the normal time, the number of fluctuations performed per unit time increases.

  FIGS. 15A and 15B are explanatory diagrams showing hit variation pattern determination tables 137 a to 137 b stored in the ROM 54. The hit variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b determine the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number (random 3). Each of the variation pattern determination tables 137a to 137b is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 137a is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. The hit variation pattern determination table 137b is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 137a to 137b is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type, and the variable display result of the effect symbol is Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “big hit” or “small hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15A, the variation pattern type includes a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only various normal reach, and a variation pattern with various normal reach and pseudo-ream. A case is shown in which normal CA3-2 which is a variation pattern type and super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach are classified. In the example shown in FIG. 15B, as the variation pattern type, the variation includes a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect, and a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-continuous effect. A case where the pattern is classified into special CA4-2, which is a pattern type, is shown. In FIG. 15B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as the presence / absence of a reach effect or the presence / absence of a slip effect, instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of a pseudo-continuous effect. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1, a special PG 1-2, and a special PG 2-1, which are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a pseudo-continuous production that is a specific production. What is necessary is just to comprise so that special PG1-3 and special PG2-2 with the effect of the pseudo | simulation series used as a specific effect may be included.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a loss variation pattern determination table 138 a stored in the ROM 54. When it is determined that the variable display result is “lost”, the loss variation pattern determination table 138a is based on a random number (random 3) for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. The loss variation pattern determination table 138a is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. When power is supplied to the pachinko machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high, and the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, a main process (not shown) after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 also transmits, to the effect control board 80, a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in the process of step S43.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. In addition, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Value is set.

  In addition, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). An initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 156 has executed initialization processing). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 81 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 156 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of a counter for generating a display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number determines the initial value of the count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (ordinary random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to do. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 156 controls itself a game device such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the gaming machine. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol (decorative symbol) variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Further, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed. When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 156 determines whether or not to execute the reach effect by lottery using a random number. However, it is the production control microcomputer 81 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, and the count switch 23 are input via the input circuit 58, and the state determination is performed (switch processing: step S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 performs display control to perform display control of the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41. Processing is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 81 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b, and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro board mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 14b and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to solenoid on / off in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Is output to the output port (step S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32). For example, if the change speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 56, for example, every 0.2 seconds passes. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed in the main process. It may be executed.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) when the variable display result is a losing symbol.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9.

  When the predetermined symbol (predetermined symbol corresponding to the type of small hit) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 As in the case where the variable display mode of the symbol is “probability big hit B”, which will be described later, after the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the probable big hit B symbol, such as “355”). May be stopped. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that a predetermined symbol (symbol) as a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is variable to “small hit”. This is called a display mode.

  18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 156 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, if the first start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start port 15a is turned on, that is, the start winning to the first start port 15a is made. If it has occurred, the first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14b for detecting that the game ball has won the second start port 15b is turned on, that is, if a start win to the second start port 15b has occurred, A second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14b is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 156 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 156 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is stepped. Update to a value corresponding to S304 (4 in this example).

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is stopped, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 81 is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). The effect control microcomputer 81 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the effect symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 156.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 81, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 81 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended is performed. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S309 (9 in this example). It should be noted that although the pre-opening process for small hits is executed for each round, the pre-opening process for small hits is also a process for starting a small hit game when starting the first round.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). When all rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  Small hit end process (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control for causing the production control microcomputer 81 to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 81 (specifically, effect control CPU 86) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 86 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S700). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 86 executes a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number (step S701).

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 86 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 86 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process. If no timer interrupt has occurred, the random number update process of step S701 is performed, and the process returns to step S702 again.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 86 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 86 performs effect control process processing (step S705). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S701. In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 156 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 81. As shown in FIG. 21, in this embodiment, the random number SR1 for determining the initial notice effect, whether or not the effect image (character) displayed at the time of restart in the pseudo-ream is changed to an aerial image, and the change when changing The aerial image change timing determination random number SR2 used to determine the timing is used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The initial announcement effect determination random number SR1 is a random number used for determining whether or not to implement the initial announcement effect, and takes a value in the numerical range of 1 to 100.

  The aerial image display timing determination random number SR2 determines whether or not to change the effect image of the character at the time of restart in the pseudo series from the display image (screen display) by the variable display device 9 to the aerial image by the aerial image display device 11. At the same time, it is a random number used to determine the aerial image display timing used to determine the change timing when changing, and takes a value in the numerical range of 1 to 105.

  Note that a counter for generating random numbers of these SR1 and SR2 is formed in the RAM. Then, the numerical value of each counter is updated by the random number update process (step S701) shown in FIG. That is, the value is incremented by one. When the count value of the counter exceeds the upper limit value of the random number (maximum value in the range shown in FIG. 21), the counter is returned to the lower limit value (minimum value in the range shown in FIG. 21). Reading the count value of the counter for generating the random number is called extracting the random number.

  The ROM in the effect control microcomputer 81 includes a notice effect control pattern table (not shown) including an effect control pattern of an initial notice effect, such as a symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. Various effect control pattern tables (not shown) including effect control patterns in various variation patterns such as super reach, effect control patterns in the big hit state and the small hit state, and the like are stored. In the symbol variation control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. 22, the control content of the rendering operation such as the rendering display operation in the period from when the variation of the rendering symbol is started until the finalized symbol that becomes the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. Is stored in accordance with the variation pattern. Each symbol variation control pattern includes, for example, a process timer set value, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation reception start timing and operation reception end timing of the push button 516 and the operation lever 600, and the like. A plurality of control data (process data) for controlling various effect operations according to variable display of effect symbols such as operation control execution data is set in time series.

  In addition, in the various effect control pattern tables, data indicating the contents of various effect controls in the period controlled in the big hit game state or the small hit game state is stored according to rounds or the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as a process timer set value, display control execution data, and lamp control execution data are set in time series.

  A collection of control data for each of the symbol variation control pattern, the notice effect control pattern, and the various effect control patterns is referred to as a process table.

  These effect control patterns are processes that become control data for controlling various effect operations such as process timer setting values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation control execution data, and end codes. It is comprised from data, and the content of various effect control, the switching timing of effect control, etc. should just be set in time series.

  The process timer set value is a value (determination value) to be compared with a process timer value that is a stored value of a process timer for effect control in the effect control CPU 86, and corresponds to an execution time (effect time) of each effect operation. The determined value is set in advance. In place of the process timer set value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 31, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 86. Corresponding to predetermined control content and processing content, data indicating the switching timing of the production control may be set.

  The display control execution data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decoration symbol during variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the display control execution data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the display screen of the effect display device 9. The sound control execution data includes data indicating an audio output mode from each speaker 27, such as data indicating an output mode such as a sound effect that is linked to the variable display operation of the effect symbol during the variable display of the effect symbol. Yes. That is, the sound control execution data is data that designates an audio output operation from each speaker 27. The lamp control execution data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as the decoration LED 25, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. That is, the lamp control execution data is data that designates the lighting operation of the light emitter. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, some process data includes all of the display control data, sound control execution data, and lamp control execution data, and some process data includes some of these. Further, for example, various other control data such as movable member control data indicating an operation mode of the movable member included in the effect accessory may be included.

  The effect control CPU 86 determines the control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in these effect control patterns. For example, when the process timer value matches any of the process timer set values, the effect design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control execution data included in the effect control execution data associated with the process timer set value. Then, control is performed to display an effect image such as a character image or a background image on the display unit 9 a of the effect display device 9 or the display unit 11 a of the aerial image display device 11. In addition, control is performed to output sound from each speaker 27 in a manner specified by the sound control execution data, and the decoration LED 25, the top lamp module 530, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c are specified in a manner specified by the lamp control execution data. And so on. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the process timer set value.

  Note that the RAM in the production control microcomputer 81 counts the first hold display buffer and the second hold display buffer for displaying the first hold storage display unit and the second hold storage display unit, and the number of time reductions. For this purpose, a short time counter is provided.

  In addition, the ROM in the production control microcomputer 81 has an initial notice effect determination table (in case of uncertain change) used in the determination of whether or not to implement the initial notice effect at the time of uncertain change, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), an initial notice effect determination table (at the time of probability change) used in determining whether or not to implement the initial notice effect at the time of probability change, and the main information shown in FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (b). When the variation pattern determined on the substrate 31 is a pseudo-variation variation pattern, an aerial display change timing determination table for determining the timing for changing the character effect image at the time of pseudo-variation re-change to an aerial image is stored. Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, the initial notice effect determination table (in the case of uncertain change) according to the present embodiment includes a variation pattern of “pseudo-continuous twice” with two re-variations as the variation pattern type. “Pseudo three times” variation pattern with three re-variations, and an effect pattern in which a super reach effect image is displayed (specifically, a change pattern of super reach A and super reach B corresponds) For each of the variation patterns other than these, the initial notice effect is performed, and the display of the effect image of the initial notice effect is displayed as “normal display” in the variable display device 9, and the initial notice effect is performed and the initial notice effect is displayed. The determination value of SR1 is set so that the number of determination values shown in FIG. 23 (a) is “aerial display” in which the effect image is displayed as an aerial image and “no notice” in which the initial notice effect is not performed. It is allocated.

  Specifically, for the fluctuation pattern of “2 times of quasi-continuous”, there are 20 determination values for “normal display”, 55 determination values for “air display”, and 25 determination values for “no notice”. When each is assigned and the variation pattern is a pseudo-relation with two re-variations, that is, non-reach PA1-4, normal PB2-1, normal PB2-2, normal PB2-5, normal PB2-6, If the variation pattern is any of special PG1-3 and special PG2-2, each item of “normal display”, “air display”, and “no notice” corresponding to the “pseudo-continuous twice” is displayed. Of the stored determination values, one of “normal display”, “aerial display”, and “no previous notification” is determined as an aspect of the initial notification effect depending on the item in which the extracted determination value of SR1 is stored. .

  In addition, for the variation pattern of “pseudo three times”, 15 judgment values are assigned to “normal display”, 65 judgment values are assigned to “air display”, and 20 judgment values are assigned to “no notice”. When the variation pattern is a pseudo-relation with three re-variations, that is, when the variation pattern is any one of normal PB2-3, normal PB2-4, normal PB2-7, and normal PB2-8. Is stored with the extracted SR2 judgment value among the judgment values stored in the “normal display”, “air display”, and “no notice” items corresponding to the “pseudo three times”. Depending on the item, one of “normal display”, “air display”, and “no notice” is determined as the mode of the initial notice effect.

  In addition, regarding the fluctuation pattern of “super reach”, 25 judgment values are assigned to “normal display”, 45 judgment values are assigned to “air display”, and 30 judgment values are assigned to “no notice”. When the variation pattern is Super Reach A or B, that is, when the variation pattern is any one of Super PB3-1, Super PB3-2, Super PB3-4, and Super PB3-5, ”In the“ normal display ”,“ aerial display ”, and“ no prior notice ”items, among the determination values stored in the extracted SR2 determination values, One of “normal display”, “air display”, and “no notice” is determined as an aspect.

  Further, for the fluctuation pattern displayed as “other than the above” in FIG. 23A, that is, the fluctuation pattern that is not the pseudo-ream 2 times, the pseudo-ream 3 times, or the super reach, the “normal display” has 30 determinations. 5 judgment values are assigned to the value, “Aerial Display”, and 65 judgment values are assigned to “No Notice”, and the variation pattern is a variation pattern other than Super Reach 2 times, 3 times a pseudo ream, and Super Reach. In some cases, among the determination values stored in the items “normal display”, “air display”, and “no notice” corresponding to the “other than the above”, the extracted determination value of SR2 is stored. Depending on the item, one of “normal display”, “airborne display”, and “no notice” is determined as the mode of the initial notice effect.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23B, the initial notice effect determination table (at the time of probability change) also has a variation pattern of “pseudo-continuous twice” with two re-variations and three variations as the variation pattern type. “Pseudo three times” variation pattern with re-variation, production pattern in which a super reach production image is displayed (specifically, a variation pattern of super reach A and super reach B), and other than these For each of the variation patterns, the initial notice effect is performed and the effect image of the initial notice effect is displayed as “normal display” in the variation display device 9, and the effect image of the initial notice effect is displayed while the initial notice effect is performed. The determination value of SR1 is assigned so that the number of determination values shown in FIG. 23 (b) is assigned to “aerial display” in which the image is displayed in the aerial image and “no advance notification” in which the initial notification effect is not performed. It is.

  Specifically, for the fluctuation pattern of “pseudo-continuous 2 times”, there are 20 determination values for “normal display”, 65 determination values for “air display”, and 15 determination values for “no notice”. When each is assigned and the variation pattern is a pseudo-relation with two re-variations, that is, non-reach PA1-4, normal PB2-1, normal PB2-2, normal PB2-5, normal PB2-6, If the variation pattern is any of special PG1-3 and special PG2-2, each item of “normal display”, “air display”, and “no notice” corresponding to the “pseudo-continuous twice” is displayed. Of the stored determination values, one of “normal display”, “aerial display”, and “no previous notification” is determined as an aspect of the initial notification effect depending on the item in which the extracted determination value of SR1 is stored. .

  In addition, for the variation pattern of “pseudo three times”, 15 judgment values are assigned to “normal display”, 75 judgment values are assigned to “air display”, and 10 judgment values are assigned to “no notice”. When the variation pattern is a pseudo-relation with three re-variations, that is, when the variation pattern is any one of normal PB2-3, normal PB2-4, normal PB2-7, and normal PB2-8. Is stored with the extracted SR2 judgment value among the judgment values stored in the “normal display”, “air display”, and “no notice” items corresponding to the “pseudo three times”. Depending on the item, one of “normal display”, “air display”, and “no notice” is determined as the mode of the initial notice effect.

  For the variation pattern of “super reach”, 10 judgment values are assigned to “normal display”, 85 judgment values are assigned to “air display”, and 5 judgment values are assigned to “no notice”. When the variation pattern is Super Reach A or B, that is, when the variation pattern is any one of Super PB3-1, Super PB3-2, Super PB3-4, and Super PB3-5, ”In the“ normal display ”,“ aerial display ”, and“ no prior notice ”items, among the determination values stored in the extracted SR2 determination values, One of “normal display”, “air display”, and “no notice” is determined as an aspect.

  In addition, for the variation pattern displayed as “other than the above” in FIG. 23B, that is, the variation pattern that is not the pseudo-ream 2 times, the pseudo-ream 3 times, and the non-super reach, 40 judgment values are displayed in the “normal display” 10 judgment values are assigned to “Aerial Display”, and 50 judgment values are assigned to “No Notice”, and the variation pattern is a variation pattern other than the pseudo-ream 2 times, the pseudo-ream 3 times, and the super reach. In this case, among the determination values stored in the “normal display”, “air display”, and “no notice” items corresponding to the “other than the above”, the extracted SR2 determination value is stored. Depending on the item, one of “normal display”, “air display”, and “no notice” is determined as the mode of the initial notice effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, the number of determination values of each variation pattern assigned to “in the air” in the initial notice effect determination table (at the time of probability change) is the initial notice. It is set to a value larger than the number of judgment values of each variation pattern assigned to “Aerial Display” in the effect determination table (at the time of non-probability change), and in the probabilistic state that is a game state advantageous to the player, the non-probability change state The initial notice effect is implemented by aerial display at a rate higher than (normal state in this embodiment).

  That is, when the initial notice effect is often performed in the air display, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation that the player is in a certain change state.

  The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment may be implemented in the aerial display because a high-accuracy low base state (latent probability variation state) and a low-accuracy low base state that cannot be determined by the player occur. It is designed to give the player a sense of expectation that it is likely to be in a probabilistic state because there are many. By providing an aerial display effect, the player is given an uplifting feeling that the player is in a promising state that is advantageous to the player, and that the player is expected to be nearing the next big hit by entering the probable state. Also good.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, the number of determination values assigned to the “in-air display” is “55” in the pseudo-continuation with two re-variations. In contrast to “65”, since “65” and “75” are set to “65” and “75” in the re-variation pseudo-ream, the “in-air display” is more easily determined as the number of re-variations increases. When the initial notice effect by the aerial display is carried out, the setting is made so that the re-variation three-time pseudo-reaction is more likely to occur than the re-variation two-time pseudo-ream.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the determination value is assigned to the item “normal display” corresponding to the variation pattern of each quasi-continuous, even if the quasi-continuous variation pattern is generated, The initial notice effect of “display” is determined and, as will be described later, in some cases, the display may be determined to be changed to “air display” in the middle of the pseudo-ream. In some cases, an effect of changing the display to “in-air display” may be implemented in the middle of a pseudo-run performed after the notice of “normal display” is performed.

  The aerial display change timing determination table of the present embodiment is shown in FIG. 24A. The aerial display change timing determination table (when lost) used when the variable display result is a combination of lost symbols is shown in FIG. It is composed of an aerial display change timing determination table (winning time) used when the variable display result becomes a big hit symbol combination shown in (b).

  In each aerial display change timing determination table, as shown in FIG. 24, as the type of variation pattern, a variation pattern of “pseudo-continuous twice” with two re-variations and “pseudo” with three re-variations are shown. For each of the variation patterns of “3 consecutive times”, the number of determination values shown in FIG. 24 is set to “first revariation”, “second revariation”, “third revariation”, and “no change”. In addition, a determination value of SR2 is assigned.

  Specifically, in the aerial display change timing determination table (at the time of losing), as shown in FIG. 24 (a), with respect to the variation pattern of “pseudo-continuous twice”, 10 determinations are made for “first revariation”. The value, 25 judgment values are assigned to the “second re-variation”, and 70 judgment values are assigned to the “no variation”, and the variation pattern of “pseudo-three times” is 6 in the “first re-variation”. 17 determination values are assigned to the “second re-variation”, 27 determination values are assigned to the “third re-change”, and 55 determination values are assigned to “no change”.

  On the other hand, in the aerial display change timing determination table (winning time), as shown in FIG. 24 (b), for the fluctuation pattern of “pseudo-continuous twice”, 53 judgment values 42 determination values are assigned to the “second re-variation” and 10 determination values are assigned to the “no change”. For the variation pattern of “pseudo-continuous three times”, 68 determination values are assigned to the “first re-variation”. 32 judgment values are assigned to the judgment value, “second re-variation”, five judgment values are assigned to “third re-variation”, and zero judgment values are assigned to “no change”.

  In other words, in the pseudo-run when the variable display result is a combination of losing symbols, since many judgment values are assigned to “no change”, the change to the aerial image is performed in the character effect at each re-variation. Even if a change occurs, the third re-variation is assigned more judgment values than the second re-variation, and the second re-variation is assigned more judgment values than the first re-variation. By setting many, it is set so that the change to the aerial image occurs at a later timing.

  On the other hand, in the pseudo-run when the variable display result is a combination of jackpot symbols, the judgment value assigned to “no change” is small, and a change to the aerial image occurs in the character effect at each re-variation. It becomes easier, and the first time of re-variation is assigned more judgment values than the second time of re-variation, and the second time of re-variation is assigned more number of judgment values than the third time of re-variation. The character image is changed to an aerial image.

  In other words, if the change to the aerial image of the character image that appears at the time of re-variation in the quasi-run occurs at an early stage, each judgment value is set so that there is a high possibility that it will eventually become a jackpot symbol combination As a result, it is possible to let the player pay attention to whether or not to change the aerial image in these pseudo-reams and at what stage, so that the interest in the pseudo-reams is improved. be able to.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 86 performs any one of steps S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is realized, but the effect symbol (decoration symbol) synchronized with the change of the first special symbol. Control related to variable display and control related to variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 1560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, the variation of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) Control to derive and display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Winning display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit or a small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the winning game process (step S805).

  Process during winning game (step S805): Control during big hit game or small hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the hit end effect process (step S806).

  Winning end effect processing (step S806): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  In the present embodiment, when a small hit occurs, in Steps S804 to 806, by performing the same effect processing as when the probability varying big hit B occurs, the occurrence is shifted to the probability changing state. The player cannot determine whether the probability variation big hit B or the small hit that does not shift to the probability variation state has occurred.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 86 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S821). In the variation pattern command storage area, variation pattern commands that can identify variation patterns received from the main board 31 are stored. Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step S822). In this case, the effect control CPU 86 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the production control CPU 86, for example, produces an effect in which 3 symbols are arranged in odd symbols as stop symbols. The combination of symbols (big hit symbol) is determined. In the case where the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command corresponding to the normal jackpot C, for example, a combination of effect symbols (big jackpot symbol) in which three symbols are even-numbered symbols as stop symbols is determined. Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 to 8 designation command corresponding to the probable big hit B or small hit, a plurality of combinations of symbols (for example, preset symbols as chance chances) “135”, “334”, “787”, etc.). Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command corresponding to a loss, a combination of effect symbols (losing symbols) in which three symbols are irregular as a stop symbol is determined. It should be noted that some combinations of effect symbols are included in both the lost symbol and the chance eye, and there is a case where the same stop symbol is obtained in the case of the small hit and the case of the lost.

  In determining the stop symbols, the effect control CPU 86 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the combination of effect symbols is associated with a numerical value. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number. Therefore, the same stop symbol may be determined in the probability variation big hit B and the small hit.

  Then, the process proceeds to step S823, and a notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 42 is performed in which whether or not the initial notice effect is to be implemented and settings relating to the initial notice effect and the pseudo-ream determined to be performed are performed.

  Then, the process proceeds to step S824, and whether or not the execution of the initial notice effect or the pseudo-ream is determined, specifically, the initial notice execution determination flag set in step S834 described later or the step S835 + is set. It is determined whether or not the pseudo continuous flag is set.

  If the initial notice execution determination flag or the pseudo-continuous flag is set, the process proceeds to step S825 +, specifies the notice effect start waiting time, sets the specified wait time in the notice effect start waiting timer, The process proceeds to S825.

  On the other hand, if the initial notice execution determination flag or the pseudo-continuous flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S825 without going through step S825 +, and the symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern command is selected. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S826).

  Then, the effect control CPU 86 performs the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as the production component, the push button 516, and the operation lever 600) is executed (step S827). For example, a command is output to the VDP 262 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and each LED in the top lamp module 530. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 86 performs control so that the effect symbol is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. A variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of corresponding variation patterns.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S828). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (step S829). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 86 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, right, and right decorative patterns every time the predetermined time elapses, and the image data in which VDP is written in the VRAM. Is output to the fluctuation display device 9, and the fluctuation display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative design is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S830).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the notice effect setting process (step S823) in the effect symbol variation start process.

  In the notice effect setting processing of the present embodiment, first, the initial notice effect determination random number SR1 is extracted (step S831).

  Next, the initial notice effect is determined based on the extracted initial notice effect random number SR1, the initial notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 23, and the type of variation pattern in the variation display (variable display). The display type (normal display or aerial display) of the star character image that is the effect image in the case is determined.

  Specifically, the type of the variation pattern in the variation display (variable display) is specified from the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area, and the determination value corresponding to which variation pattern in the initial notice effect determination table Decide what to use. That is, when the type of the variation pattern specified from the variation pattern command is a pseudo-variation variation pattern with two re-variations, a determination value that uses the determination value corresponding to “pseudo-continuous twice” for determination In the case of a pseudo-ream fluctuation pattern with three re-variations, the determination value corresponding to “3 pseudo-ream” is determined as a determination value to be used for determination, and is a super reach effect pattern. In this case, a determination value corresponding to “Super Reach” is determined as a determination value used for determination, and when there is an effect pattern other than these, a determination value corresponding to “Other than the above” is determined as a determination value used for determination. To do.

  Then, in the determination values for the variation pattern in the variation display (variable display) determined as the use target, the determination value of SR1 extracted in step S831 corresponds to the determination value stored in the item “normal display”. If it is determined to perform the initial notice effect by the normal display (screen display), and the extracted determination value of SR1 corresponds to the determination value stored in the item “display in the air”, the aerial image If the extracted SR1 judgment value corresponds to the judgment value stored in the item “No notice”, it is decided not to implement the initial notice effect.

  Then, the process proceeds to step S833, where it is determined whether or not it is determined to perform the initial notice effect in step S832, and when it is determined that the initial notice effect is performed, the process proceeds to step S834 and the initial notice execution determination flag is set. Is set and the process proceeds to step S835. On the other hand, if it is determined not to perform the initial notice effect, the process proceeds to step S835 without going through step S834.

  In step S835, it is determined from the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area whether or not the type of variation pattern in the variation display (variable display) is a pseudo variation pattern.

  If it is not a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the notice setting process is terminated, whereas if it is a pseudo-variable variation pattern, the process proceeds to step S835 +, and after setting the pseudo-ream flag, the process proceeds to step S836 to change the aerial display. After extracting the timing determining random number SR2, it is determined from the variation pattern command whether or not the game result is a win.

  In other words, if the variation pattern command of the variation display stored in the variation pattern command storage area is a variation pattern command of a loss, it is determined that the game result is a loss, and the probability variation big hit A · B or normal big hit C If the change pattern command is, it is determined that the game result is a win.

  If the game result is a loss, the process proceeds to step S839, and based on the aerial display change timing determination table (at the time of loss) in FIG. 24A and the aerial display change timing determination random number SR2 extracted in step S836. Whether or not to change the effect display of the character that appears at the time of re-change in the pseudo-continuity to the aerial display (aerial image) and which re-change time to change when changing is determined.

  On the other hand, if the game result is a win, the process proceeds to step S838, and the aerial display change timing determination table (hit) in FIG. 24B and the aerial display change timing determination random number SR2 extracted in step S836. Based on whether or not the effect display of the character appearing at the time of the re-change in the pseudo-run changes to the aerial display (aerial image), it is determined which re-change time the change timing in the case of changing.

  More specifically, the type of pseudo-variation variation pattern in the variation display (variable display) (revariation twice, revariation three times) is specified from the variation pattern command stored in the variation pattern command storage area, It is determined which variation pattern in the aerial display change timing determination table is to be used for the determination value. In other words, if the type of pseudo-variation variation pattern specified from the variation pattern command is a pseudo-variation variation pattern with two re-variations, the determination value corresponding to “pseudo-continuous twice” is used for the determination. In the case of a quasi-continuous variation pattern with three re-variations, a determination value corresponding to “3 quasi-continuous” is determined as a determination value used for determination.

  Then, among the determination values for the variation pattern in the variation display (variable display) determined as the use target, the determination value of SR2 extracted in step S836 is stored in the item “first revariation”. When the change occurs, it is determined that the character image at the time of re-change is changed to an aerial display (aerial image) and the change timing is to be implemented in the first re-change, and the extracted SR2 determination value is “re-change 2”. When the determination value stored in the “second time” item is satisfied, it is determined that the character image at the time of re-change is changed to an aerial display (aerial image) and the change timing is to be executed at the second time of re-change. When the extracted SR2 judgment value corresponds to the judgment value stored in the item of “3rd revariation” (only in the case of a variation pattern of 3 pseudo-continuations) The character image at the time of re-change is changed to an aerial display (aerial image), and the change timing is determined to be executed in the first re-change, and the extracted determination value of SR2 is stored in the “no change” item. The character image at the time of re-change is not changed to the aerial display (aerial image), that is, the display of the normal display (screen display) effect image is continued in the pseudo-continuous effect. To decide.

  Then, the process proceeds to step S840, where the initial notice effect in step S832 is implemented / not implemented and the display type determination contents and the variation pattern are pseudo-continuous, the re-establishment in the pseudo-continuous determined in step S838 or step S839 is performed. The execution contents / non-execution of the change to the aerial display of the character image at the time of change and the determination contents of the change timing are set as the notice effect contents.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 86 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (steps S840A, S840B, S840C). The effect control CPU 86 determines to perform the notice effect by the initial notice effect or the pseudo-continuous effect, or when these notice effects are being executed (Yes in step S841), the notice effect process. Is executed (step S842). Whether or not it is decided to perform the notice effect is determined by whether or not the initial notice execution decision flag or the pseudo-continuous flag is set. Whether or not the notice effect is being executed is determined by a notice executing flag that is set when the notice effect is started. If neither the notice execution determination flag, the pseudo-continuous flag, nor the notice execution flag is set, the process proceeds to step S843 without performing the notice effect process in step S842.

  Further, the effect control CPU 86 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S843). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (step S844). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (step S845). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound control execution data set next (step S846).

  If the variation control timer has timed out (step S847), the effect control CPU 86 displays the next display screen of the effect symbol of the left middle right (30 ms after the last effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (step S848). In this way, the effect control device 9 realizes effect pattern variation control. The VDP 262 outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined region such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 9. In this way, the effect control device 9 displays the background image, the hold display, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. Also, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (step S849).

  Further, the effect control CPU 86 checks whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (step S850). If the change time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop process (step S803) (step S852). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S851), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803). ) To a value according to (step S852). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends). In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n times out in the process of step S843, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data and lamp control execution data), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. .

  Here, based on FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, the notice effect process performed in step S842 will be described. In the notice effect process, the effect control CPU 86 determines whether or not the notice execution flag is set. It is determined whether or not a notice effect by a notice effect or a pseudo-continuous effect has been started.

  If the notice effect has been started (Yes in step S501), the process proceeds to step S521 (FIG. 30). If the notice effect has not been started (No in step S501), the process proceeds to step S502.

  In step S502, the value of the notice effect start wait timer is decreased by one. The notice effect start waiting timer is set when it is determined to perform the initial notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process (see step S825 +). If the notice effect start wait timer has not timed out (step S503), the process ends. When the notice production start waiting timer has timed out, the notice execution decision flag is reset (step S504), and the process proceeds to step S511.

  In step S511, the effect control CPU 86 sets a notice executing flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed. Also, the display mode (normal display, aerial display) in the initial notice effect determined in the notice effect setting process set in step S840 described above, and the timing (time) for changing to the aerial display in the pseudo-continuous effect. (Step S512), a value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the specified notice effect pattern is set in the notice period timer (step S513).

  Next, the effect control CPU 86 reads and selects a notice process table (notice effect control pattern) corresponding to the notice effect pattern to be executed from the notice effect control pattern table (not shown), and sets it (step S515). The notice process timer in the process data 1 of the selected notice effect control pattern (notice process table) is started (step S517).

  Then, the effect control CPU 86 includes the contents of the first process data 1 of the selected notice effect control pattern (notice process table) (variable display control execution data 1, aerial display control execution data 1, accessory operation control data 1, lamp control). Execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1) effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect part, aerial image display device 11, movable accessory (sword accessory) 500, for effect Control of various lamps as parts and speaker 27, push button 516, and operation lever 600 as production parts is started (step S518).

  After the notice effect is started based on the notice process data, the process proceeds to step S530 and step S531. In step S530, the effect control CPU 86 decrements the value of the notice process timer, and in step S531, decrements the value of the notice period timer for timing the end of the notice effect period.

  When the notice period timer times out (the value becomes 0) (Yes in step S532), control for deleting the image related to the notice effect displayed on the effect display device 9 and the aerial image display device 11 is performed. (Step S533), and resets the advance notice execution flag (step S534).

  On the other hand, when the notice period timer has not timed out, the effect control CPU 86 checks whether or not the notice process timer has timed out (step S535). If the notice process timer has timed out, the notice process data is switched (step S536). That is, the process timer is started anew by setting the next set notice process timer set value in the notice process table in the process timer (step S537). In addition, variable display control execution data, aerial display control execution data, accessory operation control data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, etc., included in the next notification process data set thereafter Based on this, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed (step S538).

  If the notice process timer has not timed out, the process ends without going through steps S535 to S538.

  As described above, in step S533, the display of the notice effect image accompanying the notice effect is ended according to the end of the notice effect in the variable display, but various notice effects displayed during the execution of the notice effect. The display end (erase) of the image is performed by executing the display control control data described in the notice effect control pattern (notice process data) selected and set in step S515 in step S538. In other words, by performing the processing from step S535 to step S538 until the notice period timer expires, various kinds of notice effect images displayed during the execution of the notice effect and the control of the end of display (erase) are controlled. To be implemented.

  Next, an example of the flow of the notice effect accompanying the variable display of the effect symbol executed by the effect control microcomputer 81 (effect control CPU 86) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, if the production control microcomputer 81 (production control CPU 86) has decided to execute the initial notice production, after the production design variation display is started in synchronization with the special design production display ( As shown in FIG. 31 (A)), an image across a plurality of star characters is displayed as an effect image of the initial notice effect.

  In this embodiment, when the normal display is determined as the display mode of the initial notice effect, a plurality of stars are displayed on the display unit 9a of the variable display device 9 together with the effect symbols to be displayed in a variable manner from the right toward the screen. An image that crosses to the left is displayed (see FIG. 31B).

  Further, when the aerial display is determined as the display mode of the initial notice effect, an aerial image in which a plurality of stars cross from right to left is displayed on the display unit 9a of the variable display device 9. The effect visually recognized so as to cross the space in front of the rendered effect symbol is implemented (see FIG. 31D).

  When the initial notice effect that a star crosses by these normal displays is implemented, as described above, there is a low possibility of being in a probabilistic state (high possibility of being in a normal state (low probability low base state)), and an aerial display. When the initial notice effect that a star crosses is carried out, there is a high possibility that it is in a probable state, and it is possible to estimate whether it is in the probable state depending on which display state of the initial effect is carried out. As a result, the player can be noticed in these initial notice effects.

  In addition, when the initial notice effect by the aerial display is performed, as described above, the probability that the pseudo-ream and super reach will occur after that is higher than when the initial notice effect by the normal display is performed. By performing the initial notice effect by aerial display, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a pseudo-ream and super reach will be a big hit, and further increase the attention to the variable display be able to.

  Here, the production control microcomputer 81 (production control CPU 86) has decided to execute the initial notice production, and has received a variation pattern command for designating a variation pattern with a pseudo-continuity. Display the display image as the initial notice effect as described above, determine the chance symbol as the temporary stop symbol of the effect symbol, and before the temporary stop timing of the temporary stop symbol, The effect symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display unit (see FIG. 316 (C)), and the process shifts to the pseudo-continuous effect (see FIG. 32).

  Further, when the execution of the initial notice effect is determined and the reach variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-ream, for example, the variation pattern command specifying the super reach A and B is received, as described above. After the display image as the initial notice effect is displayed, the reach eye symbol determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol is stopped (see FIG. 31 (E)), and the process proceeds to a super reach effect (not shown).

  In this embodiment, the super reach A is only normally displayed in these super reach effects, but the display effect by the aerial image is performed for the super reach B.

  When these initial notice effects are implemented, the hold memory display for displaying the information of the hold memory that is the game-related information of the present invention and the remaining number display for displaying the information of the remaining number of time reductions are shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 5, control for temporarily erasing or moving the display position is performed.

  Specifically, in the display area of the variable display device 9 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 33, 34, and 35, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory are located near the lower side of the screen. The first reserved memory display area and the second reserved memory display area in which the number is displayed are set, and the remaining short-time count, which is the remaining variable display count until the short-time state ends, is displayed at the upper left corner position toward the screen. A short remaining number display area is set when the operation is performed.

  In the first reserved memory display area of the present embodiment, the number of valid winning balls stored in the first starting port 15a, that is, the first reserved memory number is displayed as game-related information of the present invention, and the second reserved memory display area. As the game-related information of the present invention, the number of effective winning balls stored in the second starting port 15b, that is, the second reserved storage number is displayed as a normal display image.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the gaming state is a gaming state other than the short-time state, the second start port 15b is hardly won, so the gaming state is the normal gaming state. As shown in FIGS. 33 to 35, almost nothing is displayed in the second reserved storage display area, and the first reserved storage number is likely to be displayed only in the first reserved storage display area.

  In addition, the time remaining number display area of this embodiment always displays the time remaining number during the time reduction state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the time remaining number is not limited to this. , For example, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50 ... 10, 9, 8 ... 1, when it is greater than 10 times, every 10 times, and for every 10 times or less, all times are non-solid numbers It may be displayed. In other words, the time remaining number display area does not always display the time remaining number during time reduction, but is displayed only when the variable display number is a predetermined number such as 90 times, 80 times, etc. Other than that may not be displayed.

  First, based on FIGS. 33 and 34, the display state of the first reserved storage display area of the present embodiment in the initial notice effect will be described.

  In the initial notice effect, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), the first reserved memory number is displayed in the first reserved memory display area when the effect symbol starts to change. In the present embodiment, the effect symbols that are variably displayed in the vertical direction are symbols based on normal display.

  When the initial notice effect is performed after the start of the fluctuation, the effect control CPU 86, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), starts the initial reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display area at the stage of starting the initial notice effect. Clear the display.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 33C, when the display mode of the initial notice effect is an aerial image, as described above, an effect is performed in which aerial images of a plurality of stars cross the screen in the horizontal direction. . That is, the aerial image of the crossing star also crosses the first reserved storage display area, that is, the first reserved storage display area and the aerial image of the star overlap each other. The display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display area is stopped, and the display of the first reserved memory number and the star aerial image overlap to prevent the reserved memory number from being misidentified. . Note that the number and arrangement of stars displayed as these aerial images are selected from among a plurality of patterns, and therefore, there may be cases where stars having different numbers and arrangements cross.

  Then, when the initial notice effect is finished, the effect control CPU 86, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), sets the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display area erased at the start of the initial notice effect. Resume display.

  On the other hand, when the display mode of the initial notice effect is a normal image, as shown in FIG. 34A, as in the case of the aerial image, the first reserved storage display is displayed at the start of the change of the effect symbol. The first reserved storage number is displayed in the area.

  Then, at the start of the initial notice effect, the display of the first reserved memory number in the first reserved memory display area is once erased as in the case of the aerial image.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the non-images of the plurality of stars by the normal display execute the effect of crossing the screen in the horizontal direction, and the first suspension is performed at the time when the non-stereo image of the stars is displayed. Redisplay the memory number. In addition, the display of the crossing star is displayed so as to pass behind the display of the first reserved memory number (the display of the first reserved memory number is given priority), and the first reserved memory number is displayed by the passage of the star. Does not change.

  As described above, in this embodiment, from the start of the initial notice effect until the star cloud image is displayed, the display of the first reserved memory number is deleted, so that the aerial image or the normal star cloud image is displayed. Before being displayed, by making it impossible for the player to determine whether the initial notice effect is a normal display or an aerial display, the effect of the initial notice effect can be enhanced, After the normal display of the star cluster is displayed and the player has determined that the initial notice effect is based on the normal display, the display of the first reserved memory number is redisplayed during the initial notice effect of the normal display. Also, the player can confirm the first reserved memory number.

  That is, in the normal display initial notice effect, it is not necessary to erase the display of the first reserved memory number, but if the display of the first reserved memory number is not deleted, the initial notice effect is usually displayed. The player will be able to determine whether it is the initial notice effect of the display or the initial notice effect of the aerial display before the time when the star group is displayed, and the star image to be displayed is the normal display Since it becomes impossible for the player to pay attention to whether there is an aerial display or not, the effect of the initial notice effect is significantly reduced. Control to clear the display of the number of pending storage.

  Next, the display state of the time reduction remaining number display area will be described based on FIG. 35, taking as an example the case where the initial notice effect is performed during the time reduction state.

  Also in FIG. 35, the display of the first reserved storage number is the same as in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 35, during the time reduction state, as shown in FIGS. 35 (a) and 35 (b), the remaining time reduction times are displayed in the time reduction remaining number display area. Unlike the number of reserved memories, at the start of the initial notice effect, the display is continued without being erased (see FIG. 35B).

  When the display mode of the initial notice effect is an aerial image, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), an aerial display in which the star group is traversed by the aerial image is performed. At this time, the aerial image of the star is displayed. When the initial notice effect is completed, the remaining time display area is moved from the upper left corner position toward the upper right corner where the aerial image of the star has already passed. Thus, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), by performing control to return the time reduction remaining number display area to the upper left corner position, the remaining time reduction number is continuously displayed even during the initial notice effect. It has become.

  On the other hand, when the display mode of the initial notice effect is the normal display, the short time remaining number display is prioritized over the star image in the short time remaining number display area in the same manner as the hold storage display. Do not move.

  In the present embodiment, the case of the initial notice effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these aerial images are also displayed in Super Reach B as described above. Even when these aerial images are displayed by Super Reach B, similar control may be performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the on-hold storage display and the short time display are illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other game-related information, for example, the effect of super reach is displayed in a variable manner. When implemented on the entire screen of the device 9, the display position of the fourth symbol for causing the player to perceive that the variation display of the effect symbol is continued is changed as shown in the example of the short time display. You may make it move.

  Next, the effect of the pseudo ream in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. When a variation pattern command designating a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream is received, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the effect design, the chance symbol design is temporarily stopped (FIG. 32B). See), and the display effect of repeatedly performing the effect of starting the re-variation of the effect symbol as many times as the change pattern is performed.

  When the character display at the time of restart is not changed to an aerial image in the temporary stop state until the variable display is started again as shown in FIG. 32F after the temporary stop shown in FIG. In the case of normal display), the effects shown in FIGS. 32C to 32D are performed. On the other hand, when the character display at the time of restart is changed to an aerial image (in the case of aerial display), FIG. (G)-The effect of FIG. 32 (H) is implemented.

  Specifically, when the normal display is determined as the display mode of the character image in the re-variation of the pseudo-continuous effect, specifically, the re-change when the second re-variation or later is determined as the aerial display change timing. When the change is the first time, when the re-change is the second time when the third change is determined as the aerial display change timing, or when “no change” is determined, FIG. 32 (C). As shown in FIG. 4, after the movable accessory 500 is operated so that the sword models 501a and 501b are crossed in front of the display unit 9a of the variable display device 9, the sword models 501a and 501b are The sword models 501a and 501b are opened while the normal image to be released by the character is displayed on the display unit 9a of the variable display device 9, and the character voice of “still” is re-variable 2 at the first re-variation. As shown in FIG. 32 (D), the effect control CPU 86 performs the effect control to output the sound of “still not yet” for the eyes and the sound of “not yet” for the third time change. An effect is provided in which a human character normally displayed on the display unit 9a of the device 9 opens the closed sword models 501a and 501b and informs that the variation continues without saying “not yet”. The

  32D, after the effects of FIG. 32D, as shown in FIG. 32E, after the sword models 501a and 501b return to the original storage position and the character disappears, as shown in FIG. 32F. At the same time, re-variation of the production symbol is started.

  On the other hand, when the aerial display is determined as the display mode of the character image in the re-change of the pseudo-continuous effect, specifically, the first temporary stop when the first re-change is determined as the aerial display change timing In the case of the second temporary stop when the second re-variation is determined as the aerial display change timing, the third temporary stop when the re-change 31st is determined as the aerial display change timing As shown in FIG. 32 (G), the display image of the display unit 9a of the variable display device 9 is inverted and displayed, and the brightness of the display unit 9a is reduced by reducing the brightness of the backlight. Control is performed to display the images of the sword models 501a and 501b of the movable accessory 500 on the display unit 9a without operating the accessory 500.

  After that, the aerial image display device 11 displays a human character that performs an action of releasing the model image of the sword displayed on the display unit 9a of the variation display device 9, and gradually displays on the display unit 9a of the variation display device 9. The model image of the sword that is released is displayed, and the voice of “not yet” is displayed at the first revariation, the sound of “still is” at the second revariation, and the sound of “still is still” at the third revariation. When the effect control CPU 86 performs effect control to output the sword, the character displayed as an aerial image is displayed on the display unit 9a of the variable display device 9 as shown in FIG. Opening the model, an effect is announced to say that “they are still” and that the change will continue without ending.

  Then, after the effect of FIG. 32 (H), as shown in FIG. 32 (E), the reverse display is finished, the model image of the sword is erased, and the display of the human character in the aerial image is finished, then FIG. As shown in (F), re-variation of the production symbol is started.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 32G and 32H, when the aerial image is displayed, the effect control CPU 86 controls the brightness of the display unit 9a of the variable display device 9 to decrease. Since the display unit 9a of the variable display device 9 is excessively bright, it is possible to prevent the player from seeing these aerial images.

  In this embodiment, when these aerial images are displayed, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the light emission of each LED in the sky lamp module 530 are not limited. When displaying an aerial image with Super Reach B or the like, if the right frame LED 28c and each LED in the sky lamp module 530 are emitting light, the emission is stopped or the emission intensity is reduced. You may control.

  Also, in the pseudo-continuous production of FIG. 32, during the temporary stop period, all the production LEDs and lamps are extinguished so that the operation of the pachinko machine 1 is stopped (frozen). By carrying out, you may make it easy to see the aerial image of a person character. In this case, the control of turning off all the LEDs and lamps for the effects is performed even when the effects shown in FIGS. 32 (C) and 32 (D) are performed. Therefore, it is preferable that the normal display or the aerial display is not perceived before the human character is actually displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (G), when the human character is displayed in the air, the sword model image is displayed on the variable display device 9 without operating the accessory device 500. By displaying on the unit 9a, the unimaged light emitted from the mirror image forming plate 12 is blocked by the sword models 501a and 501b of the accessory device 500, and the aerial display is not displayed well. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where these accessory devices do not block unimaged light emitted from the mirror image imaging plate 12. May operate the accessory device together with the display of the aerial image to perform a display effect in which the accessory device and the aerial image cooperate with each other.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the image displayed on the display unit 11 a of the aerial image display device 11 serving as the second display unit of the present invention is the display unit 9 a (first display unit) of the variable display device 9. An image is formed at a predetermined aerial image display position (imaging position) in a space area with the player, and the player sees the image on the display unit 9a through the aerial image thus formed. Therefore, an aerial image, which is a transparent image that allows easy viewing of the image on the display unit 9a on the inner side of the pachinko machine 1, can be displayed, and the arrangement positions of the display unit 11a and the mirror image imaging plate 12 are shown in FIG. By arranging as shown, it is possible to provide an aerial image display position on the player side with respect to the game board 6 and the front surface of the glass plate, so that an aerial display which is a transparent display with a greater depth is to be performed. Can do.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when an aerial image based on an image displayed on the aerial image display device 11 (second display device) is displayed, the display unit 9a (displaying an image behind the aerial image) Since the brightness of the first display unit is reduced, it is possible to prevent the aerial image from becoming difficult to visually recognize due to the image displayed on the display unit 9a (first display unit).

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, even if the production is the same pseudo-rendition, when the aerial image is displayed, the sword model of the movable accessory 500 is controlled by controlling the movable accessory 500 not to operate. By moving 501a and 501b into the space area in front of the display unit 9a, it is possible to prevent the aerial image from being formed well at the aerial image display position and becoming difficult to see.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the aerial image is displayed, the hold storage display that is the game related information related to the game is erased, or the display position of the short time remaining number display that is the game related information is the aerial image. Since the game-related information and the aerial image do not overlap, the game-related information and the aerial image overlap, so that the game-related information is not displayed. It can be prevented from being mistakenly recognized.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the probability variation state (second state) is advantageous to the player, in the initial notice effect, at a higher rate than the normal state (first state) that is the non-probability variation state. Since aerial images will be displayed, if these aerial images are displayed, it can increase the player's expectation that it is an advantageous probability change state (second state), The interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

  Next, a modification of the present invention will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. In this modification, the above-described embodiment is such that the aerial image is a two-dimensional planar image, whereas the aerial image is moved in the front-rear direction so that the player can visually recognize it three-dimensionally. It is.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 36, a rail gear R serving as an aerial image moving means for moving the display unit 11a of the aerial image display device 11 so that the image formation position of the aerial image moves in the front-rear direction. And a moving base D provided with a drive gear G to move the aerial image display device 11 up and down, and change the image displayed on the display unit 11a along with the up and down movement (according to distance) Size and position).

  By doing so, it is possible to produce a stereoscopic aerial image as shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37A, an aerial image of a star imaged at an imaging position close to the player moves to the display unit 9a side of the imaging device 9 whose imaging position is changed ( The aerial image display device 11 is moved to a position close to the mirror image forming plate 12), and a star image that gradually decreases in size with the movement is displayed on the aerial image display device 11. As shown in FIG. 37 (b), a display effect is performed in which stars in the aerial image fly toward the effect symbol displayed on the display unit 9 a of the variable display device 9.

  When the image formation position closest to the display unit 9a is reached, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), an aerial image in which the star collides with the effect symbol “6” is displayed and the fluctuation is displayed. The display device 9 displays an image in which the “6” effect symbol vibrates as an image in response to the collision, and thus an interlocking effect in which a force is applied to the “6” effect symbol when the star collides. As shown in FIG. 37 (d), an image in which the effect symbol of “6” starts to fluctuate is displayed on the fluctuating display device 9, so that the aerial image of the star can be seen from near the player. Flying in the direction of the display unit 9a and collaborating with an aerial image with a three-dimensional effect that a re-variation is started by colliding with a design symbol and a normal image can be implemented, and a more impactful design is performed. be able to.

  According to the above-described modification, by moving the aerial image display position (imaging position) in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1, an aerial image having a stereoscopic effect can be displayed in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine 1. Thus, it is possible to carry out an impact-free production that makes use of the sense of depth.

  Further, according to the present modification, the image or effect of the oscillating effect symbol “6” is used as a response image in response to the action of the star being the character of the aerial image colliding with the effect symbol that is the specific action. By displaying the re-variation image of the pattern “6” on the display unit 9 a of the variation display device 9, it is possible to perform an effect display in which an aerial video character acts on the display image of the variation display device 9. .

  In the example of FIG. 36, the aerial image display device 11 (display unit 11a) is moved over a relatively long time, but the movement is moved in a short time during which an afterimage of the eye is obtained. A stereoscopic image can be displayed as an aerial image by displaying a cross-sectional image of the three-dimensional object with the movement.

  At this time, the aerial image display device 11 (display unit 11a) displays only the half image on the front surface side of the stereoscopic image, thereby reducing the movement load and the display load, and the rear surface. It is preferable that the display on the side avoids the display on the display unit 9a of the effect display device 9 viewed through the aerial display from becoming difficult to see.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a slot machine that plays a game using medals as a game medium. FIG. 39 shows an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine 1001.

  The slot machine 1001 includes a housing 1001a whose front surface is open, and a front door 1001b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1001a.

  Inside the casing 1001a of the slot machine 1001, reels 1002L, 1002C, and 1002R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in a horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 38, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 1002L, 1002C, and 1002R are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 1003 provided on the front door 1001b.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1001, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 1004, or credits are used to set the number of bets. To use credit, the MAXBET switch 1006 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 38) become valid, and the operation of the start switch 1007 is valid, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay lines L1 to L5 become valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 1003 of the reels 1002L, 1002C, and 1002R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 387, a winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 1002L, 1002C, 1002R, and the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 1002L, 1002C, 1002R. The winning line L2 set in the above, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 1002L, 1002C, 1002R, the upper stage of the reel 1002L, the middle stage of the reel 1002C, the lower stage of the reel 1002R, that is, lower right. There are five types of winning lines: a winning line L4 set across the arranged symbols, a lower stage of the reel 1002L, a middle stage of the reel 1002C, an upper stage of the reel 1002R, that is, a winning line L5 set across the symbols arranged in the upward direction. It is defined as.

  When the start switch 1007 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 1002L, 1002C, and 1002R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 1002L, 1002C, and 1002R continuously change. If any one of the stop switches 1008L, 1008C, 1008R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 1002L, 1002C, 1002R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 1003.

  Then, when all the reels 1002L, 1002C, and 1002R are stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as roles) that are validated and predetermined on the winning line are each reels 1002L, 1002C, and 1002R. When the display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 1009 (see FIG. 38). In addition, when a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of winning lines that are activated, the number of payouts determined for each of the combinations of symbols that are activated and aligned on the winning line is totaled, The total number of medals will be awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game, and when the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. It will be. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 1002L, 1002C, 1002R on the winning line, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. ing.

  In these slot machines 1001, when an aerial image is displayed in front of the image liquid crystal panel 1051, as shown in FIG. 39, the same mirror image connection image as the mirror image imaging plate 12 is formed below the image liquid crystal panel 1051. The image plate 1112 is arranged so as to be inclined so that the front becomes lower, and the aerial image display device 1111 is arranged at a position below the mirror image image formation plate 1112 so as to be separated from the mirror image image formation plate 1112. By doing so, like the pachinko machine 1, the image displayed on the aerial image display device 1111 is formed at the front position of the image liquid crystal panel 1051 and displayed as an aerial image. be able to.

  In the case where the gaming machine is the slot machine 1001 according to the modified example, the same control is applied to a continuous effect or the like in which an effect is performed over a plurality of games instead of the pseudo-ream effect of the pachinko machine 1. be able to.

  The game-related information to be displayed when the gaming machine is the modified slot machine 1001 is, for example, until the end of the replay time (RT) in which the probability of occurrence of a re-gamer is higher than normal. The number of games, the number of games until the end of the assist time for notifying the operation order of the stop switches 1008L, 1008C, 1008R, the number of rights acquired to generate the assist time (the number of navigation stock), the number of payouts in the bonus Information such as the acquired number, the payout number during the replay time (RT), the acquired number, etc., and one or more of these pieces of information are displayed in a predetermined display area constituting the specific area. good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, the pachinko machine 1 and the slot machine 1001 are exemplified, but other gaming machines, for example, gaming media are enclosed in the gaming machine and rented pachinko balls and medals. The number of pachinko balls and medals awarded in accordance with the number of winnings and the number of pachinko balls and medals used in the game are added, while the number of pachinko balls and medals used in the game is subtracted and stored. For example, all the values such as points and points lent according to the loan request and the points and points given according to the winnings are stored as credits, and only the value stored as credits is used. Thus, it may be a gaming machine capable of playing a game. In this case, these points, points, and the like correspond to game media, and credits become game value.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the normal display which displays a two-dimensional image is illustrated as the aerial image display apparatus 11, this invention is not limited to this, As these aerial image display apparatuses, Alternatively, an autostereoscopic display device capable of performing stereoscopic display by the naked eye such as a parallax barrier method or an integral image method may be used.

  In the above embodiment, when an aerial image is displayed, an inverted image with inverted brightness is displayed as an image for reducing the brightness of the display unit 9a of the variable display device 9. These images are not limited to the above, and these images may be made easier to visually recognize the aerial image by reducing the brightness by not displaying the area of the display unit 9a where the aerial image is displayed. .

  In the above embodiment, in the initial notice effect during the probability change, although the aerial image is displayed at a higher rate than in the normal gaming state where the probability is not changed, the aerial image is not always displayed. Although the embodiment has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the initial notice effect is implemented in the probability variation state, that is, when the pseudo-ream or super reach occurs, the aerial image is 100%. You may make it transfer to the air production | presentation mode in which the initial notice production by is implemented.

  Further, in the embodiment and the modified example, control such as correcting the display position of the aerial image in consideration of the player's viewpoint position is not performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Since the image formation position (display position) of the aerial image and the position of the display unit 9a of the variable display device 9 are significantly different, if the player's viewpoint position changes due to the difference in the player's body shape, the aerial image changes. When performing effect display in cooperation with the image of the display unit 9a of the display device 9, there is a possibility that the position of the aerial image and the position of the image of the display unit 9a are shifted and the cooperation becomes unnatural. Is provided with a viewpoint position detection sensor for detecting the position (viewpoint position) of the player's eyes, and is displayed on the aerial image display device 11 according to the viewpoint position of the player detected by these viewpoint position detection sensors. Display position and fluctuation display It is sufficient to correct the position of the image to be displayed on location 9.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 6 Game board 9 Fluctuation display apparatus 9a Display part 10 Normal symbol display 11 Aerial image display apparatus 11a Display part 12 Mirror image imaging board 12
13 Movable piece 31 Main board 80 Production control board 81 Production control microcomputer 156 Game control microcomputer 206 Drawing control unit 210 SDRAM (VRAM)
213 Display control unit 500 Movable accessory 516 Operation button 600 Operation lever

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
A first display device having a first display unit for displaying an image of a predetermined effect relating to a game;
A second display device having a second display unit that is provided outside the space area between the first display unit and the player and displays an image different from the image displayed on the first display unit;
Display control means for controlling display of the first display device and the second display device;
A mirror image imaging plate for imaging light radiated from a display symmetry object arranged on one side to a plane symmetry position on the other side;
The second image is displayed at a position where the predetermined aerial image display position and the position of the second display section in the space area between the first display section and the player are plane-symmetric. A game machine characterized in that the image light emitted from the second display unit is imaged at the aerial image display position.

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