JP2017196250A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing presentation effect.SOLUTION: When a branch presentation is being displayed in a liquid crystal display device 41, prior to a result of the branch presentation being displayed in the liquid crystal display device 41, a character CH1 being displayed in the liquid crystal display device 41 is displayed in an enlarged manner facing an area R1 where a variation symbol (a special symbol at the "right" side (refer to the image PR)) for displaying a result of whether a lottery result becomes a special game state or not is finally stopped and displayed in the liquid crystal display device 41.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, and a slot, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that can improve the effect.

  As a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is known. This gaming machine can change the level of reliability of the jackpot depending on the difference in the notice effect pattern.

JP 2004-290456 A

  However, such a game machine allows the player to recognize the branch point of the winning ("big hit" or "losing") and the result after the branch in various branching effects such as reach production that expects the expectation of jackpot Since it is necessary, there is a problem that it is difficult to produce a free performance, thereby reducing the production effect.

  Therefore, in view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the effect.

  The object of the present invention is achieved by the following means. In addition, although the code | symbol in a parenthesis attaches the referential mark of embodiment mentioned later, this invention is not limited to this.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the lottery process caused by the predetermined signal is executed, and the image effect corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the display means (see the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2). A gaming machine,
Production display mode storage means (production shown in FIG. 3) that stores production display modes composed of a plurality of production patterns including a first production pattern (see FIG. 4) that is an image production including a plurality of branch productions according to the lottery result. Control ROM 901), and
When the branch effect is displayed on the display means (see the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2), the result of the branch effect is displayed on the display means (see FIG. 2). Before the display on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 4), the variation pattern showing the result of whether or not the lottery result is in a special gaming state (see image PL, image PM, and image PR shown in FIG. 4) However, the display means (see FIG. 4) is based on the area (see area R1 shown in FIGS. 4B and 4D) that is finally stopped and displayed on the display means (see the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2). The object displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2 (see the character CH1 shown in FIGS. 4A to 4C) is enlarged or reduced, or the focal length is continuously changed. It is characterized by that. Note that the continuous change of the focal length means so-called zoom-up or zoom-down.

  Further, according to the invention of claim 2, in the gaming machine of claim 1, the object displayed on the display means (see the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2) (FIG. 4 (a) to FIG. 4). Character (refer to character CH1 shown in (c)) does not include the variation symbol (see image PL, image PM, and image PR shown in FIG. 4).

  Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 3, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, the object (see FIG. 4A) displayed on the display means (see the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2). ) To (c) (refer to character CH1)) When displaying the enlarged or reduced or continuously changing focal length, the variation pattern indicating the result of whether or not the lottery result is in a special gaming state. In the areas (see FIGS. 4B and 4D) where the display means (see the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2) is finally stopped and displayed (see the images PL, PM, and PR shown in FIG. 4). It is characterized by not being displayed in the area R1 shown). Note that the continuous change of the focal length means so-called zoom-up or zoom-down.

  According to the present invention, the production effect can be improved.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on the same embodiment. (A) shows an example of a screen showing an example of a reach effect, (b) shows an example of a screen where a special symbol is finally stopped and displayed by a broken line, and (c) shows an example of (b). An example of a screen in which a broken line portion is displayed in an enlarged manner is shown, and (d) is a diagram showing an example of a screen in which a special symbol is finally stopped and displayed. (A) shows an example of a screen showing an example of reach production, (b) shows an example of a screen on which an image instructing the player to press the production button device is displayed, and (c) shows in (b). The example of a screen which expanded and displayed the broken-line part to show is shown, (d) is a figure which shows the example of a screen where the special symbol was finally stopped and displayed. It is a flowchart figure explaining the main process of the main control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interruption process of the main control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart figure explaining the special symbol process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart figure explaining the starting port check process shown in FIG. (A) shows a normal symbol per hit determination table used when executing a normal symbol winning lottery, (b) shows a special symbol jackpot determination table used when executing a special symbol hit lottery, (C) is a figure which shows the special symbol small hit determination table used when performing the lottery determination of a special symbol. It is a flowchart figure explaining the main process of the presentation control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the command reception process of the production control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the timer interruption process of presentation control which concerns on the same embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13 by taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example. In addition, in the following description, when showing the direction of up, down, left and right, it means up, down, left and right when viewed from the front of the figure.

<Description of appearance configuration>
First, with reference to FIG.1 and FIG.2, the external appearance structure of the pachinko game machine which concerns on this embodiment is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 has a rectangular front frame 3 attached to the front surface of a wooden outer frame 2 so that it can be opened and closed, and a game board storage frame (see FIG. 1) attached to the back surface of the front frame 3. (Not shown) in which the game board 4 is mounted. The game board 4 is mounted with the game area 40 shown in FIG. 2 facing the front, and a glass door frame 5 supporting transparent glass is provided on the front side of the game area 40 as shown in FIG. . The game area 40 is an area surrounded by a ball guide rail 6 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the surface of the game board 4.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a front operation panel 7 below the glass door frame 5, and the front operation panel 7 is provided with an upper tray unit 8. The unit 8 is integrally formed with an upper tray 9 for storing discharged game balls. Further, the front operation panel 7 is provided with a ball lending button 11 and a prepaid card discharge button 12 (card return button 12). A push button type effect button device 13 that can change the effect by pressing when a built-in lamp (not shown) is lit is provided on the upper plate surface portion of the upper tray 9. Further, the upper tray 9 is provided with a ball removal button 14 for pulling downward the game balls stored in the upper tray 9.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, a launch handle 15 for operating the launch unit is provided on the right end side of the front operation panel 7, and BGM (Background music) is provided on both upper side surfaces of the front frame 3. ) Or a speaker 16 that emits sound effects. A decorative lamp such as an LED lamp is disposed on the peripheral frame of the front frame 3.

  On the other hand, in the game area 40 of the game board 4, as shown in FIG. 2, a liquid crystal display device 41 made up of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is disposed at a substantially central portion. The liquid crystal display device 41 divides the display area into three areas, left, middle, and right, and can independently display a variable display of numbers, characters, or symbols (decorative symbols). Around such a liquid crystal display device 41, there are provided a decorative top ornament 42a, a left decorative piece 42b, and a right decorative piece 42c, and on the back side of the decorative top piece 42a, the left decorative piece 42b, and the right decorative piece 42c. A movable accessory device 43 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the movable accessory device 43 includes an upper movable accessory 43 a, a left movable accessory 43 b, a right movable accessory 43 c, and an upper left movable accessory that perform predetermined performance operations as the game progresses. The object 43d, and further, a motor (not shown) such as a two-phase stepping motor for driving the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d, respectively. Note that these upper / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d are provided with decorative lamps such as LED lamps that produce an effect by decoration of light.

  On the other hand, a special symbol start port 44 is disposed directly below the liquid crystal display device 41, and a special symbol start port switch 44a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning ball is provided therein. The number of effective winning balls detected by the special symbol starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 3), that is, the number of reserved starting balls is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 (for example, four). The number of reserved balls to be started is incremented by 1 (+1) when a game ball wins the special symbol start port 44 and is detected by the special symbol start port switch 44a (see FIG. 3). When the change display of a special symbol such as a symbol (decorative symbol) is started, 1 is subtracted (-1).

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 45 is provided on the right side of the special symbol starting opening 44, and a special winning opening switch 45a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning ball is provided therein.

  In the upper right part of the liquid crystal display device 41 (in the vicinity of the right decoration 42c), a normal symbol start port 46 consisting of a gate is disposed, and a normal symbol start port switch 46a (for detecting the passage of a game ball) is provided therein. 3) is provided. Further, on the right side of the special winning opening 45 and the left side of the special symbol starting opening 44, general winning openings 47 are respectively arranged (one on the right side and three on the left side in the drawing), Each of them is provided with a general winning opening switch 47a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball.

  Further, three 7 segments are arranged side by side in the lower right peripheral edge of the game area 40 of the game board 4, of which two 7 segments are special symbol display devices 48 and the other 7 segments are reserved. The number of balls is displayed. On the left side of the special symbol display device 48, a normal symbol display device 49 composed of two LEDs is provided. A plurality of game nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 40 of the game board 4 and a windmill 50 as a game ball drop direction changing member is arranged.

<Description of control device>
Next, a control device that performs electronic control according to the progress of the game provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the above-described external configuration will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the control device includes a main control board 60 that controls the overall game operation, a payout control board 70 that pays out a game ball based on a control command from the main control board 60, an image, It is mainly composed of a sub-control board 80 that controls light and sound. As shown in FIG. 3, the sub control board 80 includes an effect control board 90, a decorative lamp board 100, and a liquid crystal control board 120.

  The main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 600, a main control ROM 601 that stores a game program describing a series of game control procedures, and a main control RAM 602 that functions as a work area, a buffer memory, and the like. Equipped with a computer. The main control board 60 configured in this manner is connected to a payout control board 70 that controls the payout motor M to pay out game balls. Further, a special symbol starting port switch 44a for detecting a winning in the special symbol starting port 44, a normal symbol starting port switch 46a for detecting the passage of the normal symbol starting port 46, and a winning in the general winning port 47 are detected. The general winning opening switch 47a is connected to the large winning opening switch 45a that detects the winning of the big winning opening 45. Further, a special symbol display device 48 and a normal symbol display device 49 are connected to the main control board 60.

  When the main control board 60 configured as described above receives a signal from the special symbol start port switch 44a or the normal symbol start port switch 46a by the main control CPU 600, the main control board 60 generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player ( So-called “big hit”), or a special game state that is advantageous to the player (so-called “losing”), and a special symbol variation pattern, stop symbol, etc. The display content of the normal symbol is determined, and the determined information is transmitted to the special symbol display device 48 or the normal symbol display device 49. As a result, the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol display device 48 or the normal symbol display device 49. Further, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600 generates an effect control command DI_CMD including the determined information and transmits it to the effect control board 90. When the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600 receives a signal from the general prize opening switch 47a and the big prize opening switch 45a, it determines how many game balls are to be paid out to the player. By transmitting a payout control command PAY_CMD including the determined information to the payout control board 70, the payout control board 70 pays out a game ball to the player.

  On the other hand, the payout control board 70 receives the payout control command PAY_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600), and generates a payout motor signal based on the received payout control command PAY_CMD. Then, with the generated payout motor signal, the payout motor M is controlled to pay out the game ball to the player. Further, the payout control board 70 transmits a prize ball count signal indicating the payout operation of the game ball and a status signal related to the abnormality of the payout operation, and fires the game ball in response to the operation of the player. The process which transmits the firing control signal which starts or stops operation | movement of is performed.

  The effect control board 90 stores an effect control CPU 900 that executes and controls various effects upon receiving an effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600), a control program that describes the effect control procedure, and the like. An effect control ROM 901 made up of a flash memory and an effect control RAM 902 that functions as a work area, a buffer memory, and the like. Further, the effect control board 90 is mounted with a sound LSI 903 for generating desired BGM and sound effects, and a sound ROM 904 in which sound data such as BGM and sound effects are stored in advance.

  The effect control board 90 configured as described above is connected to a decorative lamp board 100 on which a decorative lamp such as an LED lamp that exhibits a lamp effect is mounted, and further includes a built-in lamp (not shown). ) A push button type effect button device 13 that can change the effect by pressing the player when it is lit is connected, and a speaker 16 that emits BGM, sound effects, etc. is connected. Furthermore, the effect control board 90 is connected with a movable accessory device 43 that performs a predetermined effect operation as the game progresses, and with a liquid crystal control board 120 that controls the liquid crystal display device 41. Needless to say, the decorative lamp substrate 100 is also equipped with decorative lamps disposed on the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d.

  Thus, the effect control board 90 configured as described above is a special symbol variation pattern based on the jackpot lottery result (whether the jackpot or lose) transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600), the current game state, the start The effect control CPU 900 receives the effect control command DI_CMD including basic information necessary for the decorative symbols to be stopped based on the number of reserved balls and the lottery result. Then, the effect control CPU 900 determines an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD by lottery from a number of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 901, and executes the determined effect pattern. The control signal to be instructed is temporarily stored in the effect control RAM 902.

  The effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to sound to the sound LSI 903 among the control signals for instructing execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 902. In response to this, the sound LSI 903 reads the sound data corresponding to the control signal from the sound ROM 904 and outputs it to the speaker 16. Thereby, BGM and sound effects corresponding to the determined effect pattern are emitted from the speaker 16.

  Further, the effect control CPU 900 is based on the control signals related to the up / left / right / upper left movable combinations 43a to 43d among the control signals for instructing the execution of the effect patterns stored in the effect control RAM 902. 43 motors (not shown) are driven. As a result, the upper / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d perform an operation according to the determined effect pattern.

  Furthermore, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to light to the decorative lamp substrate 100 among control signals for instructing execution of the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 902. As a result, the decorative lamp substrate 100 performs control to turn on or off a decorative lamp such as an LED lamp that exhibits a lamp effect, and thus the lamp effect corresponding to the determined effect pattern is executed. .

  Then, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD related to the image to the liquid crystal control board 120 among the control signals for instructing to execute the effect pattern stored in the effect control RAM 902. As a result, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 to display an image based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, whereby an image corresponding to the determined effect pattern is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. The Rukoto. The liquid crystal control board 120 stores various image data for displaying an image in accordance with the contents of the effect, and further includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) that controls the overall effect output.

  By the way, the power supply to each board | substrate demonstrated above is supplied from the power supply board 130 shown in FIG. In the drawing, the power supply route is omitted.

<Explanation of image processing during branch production>
Here, in the control device described above, the characteristic part of the present invention is a part related to an image processed by the liquid crystal control board 120 at the time of branching effect, so refer to FIGS. 4 to 5 in this regard. Will be described in detail.

  First, when a game ball wins the special symbol start port 44 (see FIG. 2) (detected by the special symbol start port switch 44a (see FIG. 3)), the player receives the winning game ball (win ball). The main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) draws a special game state advantageous to the player (so-called “big hit”) or not to generate a special game state advantageous to the player (so-called “losing”). Done. Then, the lottery result is transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) to the effect control board 90 as the effect control command DI_CMD.

  The effect control board 90 receives the effect control command DI_CMD by the effect control CPU 900, and the effect control CPU 900 stores an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD in the effect control ROM 901 in advance. The determined effect pattern is determined by lottery, and the determined effect pattern is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120 as the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD. Thereby, the liquid crystal control board 120 controls the liquid crystal display device 41 to display an image based on the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD, and causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display an image corresponding to the determined effect pattern. Examples of screens displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 are shown in FIGS.

  The screen examples shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D show examples in which the reach effect is executed. In the screen example displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. The “left” special symbol (see image PL) and the “right” special symbol (see image PR) of the combination special symbols of “middle” and “right” are stopped in the same state (in the drawing, “7”), a reach state, and a display different from the combination symbol (image P1 including the character CH1) is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 41, and the variable display result may be “big hit”. The figure shows that a reach effect that informs the player is being executed.

  By the way, since this reach effect is a winning effect of “big hit” or “losing”, an effect method that does not prevent the player from recognizing the result must be used. In addition, in the branching effect, it is necessary to perform a roaring effect that raises the player's expectation. Therefore, in such a branching effect, there is a problem that it is difficult to produce a free effect, thereby reducing the effect of the effect. Specifically, as a conventional technique, in order not to prevent the player from recognizing the result, the image P1 including the character CH1 shown in FIG. There is known a technique of performing an effect by showing images alternately. However, although this method can prevent the player from recognizing the result, there is a problem that the presentation effect is deteriorated due to lack of realism.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to solve such a problem, a broken line region R1 shown in FIG. 4B, that is, a special symbol “see right” (see image PR) shown in FIG. The image is zoomed up toward the area to be finally stopped (particularly, the center coordinates of the area), and an image P2 in which the character CH1 is enlarged is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 as shown in FIG. Like to do. In this way, it is possible to guide the player's line of sight to the place (character CH1 in the figure) that the player wants to pay attention to, and thus the situation in which the player cannot recognize the result can be reduced. In addition, by zooming in, it is possible to produce a realistic effect, thereby improving the effect of the effect.

  Thus, after the image P2 on which the character CH1 is enlarged and displayed as shown in FIG. 4C is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, finally, as shown in FIG. What is stopped in a state where (see image PM) is not the same as the “left” special symbol (see image PL) and the “right” special symbol (see image PR) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. Being "lost" is what the player knows.

  If the above-described method is used in the branch effect, the player's line of sight can be guided to a location (character CH1 in the drawing) that the player wants to pay attention to, and the player cannot recognize the result. Can be reduced. In addition, by zooming in, it is possible to produce a realistic effect, thereby improving the effect of the effect.

  This zoom-up may be performed rapidly or gradually. If the zoom is rapidly increased, the player's line of sight is more attracted and noticed, so that a more realistic effect is possible. Further, if the zoom is gradually increased, the psychological distance between the player and the character CH1 can be reduced, so that a more realistic effect can be achieved.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, the zoom-up is performed toward the area (in particular, the center coordinates of the area) where the “right” special symbol (see the image PR) is finally stopped and displayed. First, zoom in to the area where the “middle” special symbol (see image PM shown in FIG. 4D) and the “left” special symbol (see image PL) are finally stopped and displayed. Also good. That is, the zoom-in position is “right” special symbol (see image PR), “middle” special symbol (see image PM shown in FIG. 4D), and “left” special symbol (see image PL). Any area may be used as long as the area is finally stopped and displayed, and is not particularly limited.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the character CH1 is displayed in an enlarged manner has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a person such as an idol or an object such as a meteorite, sword, or bag may be displayed in an enlarged manner.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the character CH1 is enlarged and displayed, the “right” special symbol (see image PR) is finally stopped and displayed in the region R1 where the “right” special symbol (see image PR) is finally displayed. Although an example in which the character is not displayed is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character CH1 may be enlarged and displayed in a state where the special symbol “right” (see the image PR) is displayed in the region R1. At that time, only the character CH1 is enlarged and the “right” special symbol (see the image PR) is not enlarged.

  In the present embodiment, an example of zooming up has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the screen may be zoomed down so that the character CH1 is reduced and displayed so that the entire background including the character CH1 can be seen. . Even if it does in this way, the effect similar to zoom-up can be exhibited.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an example of zooming up and zooming down has been shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the character CH1 may be simply displayed in an enlarged or reduced manner.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the special symbol is zoomed up toward the area where the special symbol is finally stopped and displayed (particularly, the center coordinates of the area). You may make it zoom up toward an area | region.

  The screen examples shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D show examples in which the reach effect is executed. In the screen example displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. The “left” special symbol (see image PL) and the “right” special symbol (see image PR) of the combination special symbols of “middle” and “right” are stopped in the same state (in the drawing, “7”), a reach state, and a display different from the combination special symbol (image P10 including the character CH10) is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 41, and the variable display result may be a “big hit” Is shown in which a reach effect for informing the player is executed.

  Then, after the image P10 shown in FIG. 5A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, as shown in FIG. 5B, the player presses the effect button device 13 (see FIG. 1). The image P11 including the instructing image B1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41.

  In this case, for example, when the player repeatedly hits the effect button device 13 and the effect is such that a predetermined meter is accumulated, the player's line of sight is concentrated on the meter. Although it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the result, there is a problem that the effect of the entire performance is lacking and the effect of the effect is reduced.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to solve the above-described problem, a broken line region R10 shown in FIG. 5B, that is, an image B1 for instructing the player to press the effect button device 13 is displayed. Zoom in toward the area (particularly the center coordinates of the area), and display on the liquid crystal display 41 an image P12 in which the surrounding background image including the character CH10 is enlarged as shown in FIG. Like to do. In this way, it is possible to guide the player's line of sight to the place (character CH10 in the figure) that the player wants to pay attention to, so that the situation in which the player cannot recognize the result can be reduced. In addition, the entire production becomes a powerful production by zooming up, and the production effect can be improved. At this time, the image B1 is not enlarged and only the surrounding background image including the character CH10 displayed on the back of the image B1 is enlarged and displayed.

  Thus, after the image P12 in which the surrounding background image including the character CH10 as shown in FIG. 5C is enlarged and displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, finally, as shown in FIG. Displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 when the “middle” special symbol (see image PM) is not the same as the “left” special symbol (see image PL) and the “right” special symbol (see image PR). Therefore, the player knows that it will be “losing”.

  Therefore, even when the above-described method is used in the branching effect, the player's line of sight can be guided to a place (character CH10 in the figure) that the player wants to pay attention to, and the player cannot recognize the result. The situation can be reduced. In addition, the entire production becomes a powerful production by zooming up, and the production effect can be improved.

  This zoom-up may be performed rapidly or gradually.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which a surrounding background image including the character CH10 is displayed in an enlarged manner is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a person such as an idol or an object such as a meteorite, a sword, or a bag may be displayed in an enlarged manner. good.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when zooming up toward an area (particularly the center coordinates of the area) where an image B1 instructing the player to press the effect button device 13 is displayed, the effect button is displayed to the player. Although an example in which the enlarged display is performed in a state where the image B1 instructing to press the device 13 is displayed has been shown, the display is not limited thereto, and the enlarged display may be performed after the display of the image B1 disappears.

  In the present embodiment, an example of zooming up has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and zooming down is performed so that a surrounding background image including the character CH10 is reduced and displayed so that the entire background including the character CH10 can be recognized. It may be displayed on the screen. Even if it does in this way, the effect similar to zoom-up can be exhibited.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an example of zooming up and zooming down has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the surrounding background image including the character CH10 may be simply displayed in an enlarged or reduced manner.

  Next, based on the above contents, the processing contents processed by the main control board 60 and the effect control board 90 will be described more specifically with reference to FIGS.

<Description of main control board processing>
First, an outline of a program stored in the main control ROM 601 of the main control board 60 according to the characteristic part of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Main control board: description of main processing>
First, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, a power-on signal indicating that the power is turned on to each control board is sent from the power board 130 (see FIG. 3), and the main control CPU 600 receives the signal. (See FIG. 3) performs the main control main process shown in FIG. First, the main control CPU 600 sets itself to an interrupt disabled state (step S1), and performs initial setting of register values and the like in the main control CPU 600 (step S2).

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 600 acquires the voltage abnormality signal ALARM (not shown) output from the power supply board 130 twice, and confirms whether or not the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM acquired twice coincides. Then, it is stored in an internal register of the main control CPU 600 (not shown), and the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is confirmed (step S3). If the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is “L” level (step S4: YES), the process returns to step S3. If the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is “H” level (step S4: NO), The process proceeds to step S5. That is, main control CPU 600 repeats the same processing until voltage abnormality signal ALARM changes to a normal level (that is, “H” level) (steps S3 to S4). Thus, an accurate signal can be read by acquiring the voltage abnormality signal ALARM twice.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 permits data writing to the main control RAM 602 (see FIG. 3) (step S5). Thus, by prohibiting data writing to the main control RAM 602 until the normal level (normal value) of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is detected, the external power supply (AC voltage AC24V) supplied to the power supply substrate 130 is stabilized. It is possible to prevent a situation in which an unstable signal accesses the main control RAM 602 and rewrites data stored in the main control RAM 602 before being supplied.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 transmits an effect control command DI_CMD that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display a standby screen on the effect control board 90 (step S6), and determines the contents of the backup flag BFL (step S7). The backup flag BFL is data indicating whether or not the voltage monitoring processing operation shown in FIG. 7 has been executed.

  If this backup flag BFL is in the OFF state (step S7: OFF), the voltage monitoring processing operation shown in FIG. 7 to be described later is not executed, and the main control CPU 600 completes the entire area in the main control RAM 602. A clearing process is performed (step S11). On the other hand, if the backup flag BFL is in the ON state (step S7: ON), the operation of the voltage monitoring process shown in FIG. 7 to be described later is being executed, so the main control CPU 600 calculates the checksum value. The checksum operation for this is performed (step S8). The checksum operation is an 8-bit addition operation for the work area of the main control RAM 602.

  When the checksum value is calculated, the main control CPU 600 performs a process of comparing the calculation result with the stored value at the SUM address in the main control RAM 602 (step S9). The stored calculation result is maintained by a backup power generated by the power supply board 130 together with other data stored in the main control RAM 602.

  If the stored value at the SUM address does not match the checksum value calculated in step S8 (step S9: NO), the main control CPU 600 clears all areas in the main control RAM 602. It performs (step S11). If they match (step S9: YES), the main control CPU 600 performs a process for returning to the gaming operation at the time of power-off based on the data stored in the main control RAM 602 (step S10).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 performs setting of CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) having a function of creating a pulse output of a constant period, a function of time measurement, and the like provided therein after the processing of Step S10 and Step S11. . That is, the main control CPU 600 sets the CTC time constant register so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 4 ms (step S12). Next, the main control CPU 600 performs various random number counter update processing (step S14) in a state where interruption to itself is set to a prohibited state (step S13). In this various random number update processing, the initial value random number for normal symbol determination used to change the initial value of the random number for normal symbol determination used for the normal symbol success / failure lottery and the special symbol variation pattern command are determined. Update of random numbers for variation patterns used for the lottery of the above.

  After that, the main control CPU 600 returns to the interrupt permission state (step S15) and performs a process of returning to step S13.

<Main control board: Explanation of timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a timer interrupt program started every 4 ms by interrupting the main process described above will be described. When this timer interruption occurs, a saving process for saving the contents of the register group in the main control CPU 600 to the stack area of the main control RAM 602 is executed (step S20), and then a voltage monitoring process is executed (step S21). In this voltage monitoring process, the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM output from the power supply board 130 (see FIG. 3) is determined. If the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is “L” level (abnormal level), it is stored in the main control RAM 602. The stored data is backed up, that is, a checksum value of the data is calculated, and the calculated checksum value is stored in the main control RAM 602 as backup data.

  Next, when the voltage monitoring process (step S21) ends, the main control CPU 600 performs a timer subtraction process for a timer that manages the time of each gaming operation (step S22). The timer subtracted here is used to manage the opening time of the special winning opening 45 (see FIG. 2), the game effect time such as the normal symbol fluctuation time, the special symbol fluctuation time, the fraud information timer, and the like. Is.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 600 has a special symbol start port switch 44a (see FIG. 3), a normal symbol start port switch 46a (see FIG. 3), a general winning port switch 47a (see FIG. 3), and a big prize. The ON / OFF signals of various switches including the mouth switch 45a (see FIG. 3) are input, and the ON / OFF signal level and its rising state are stored in the work area in the main control RAM 602 (step S23). This switch input process also performs a process of invalidating the standing-up state (winning invalid) when there is an illegal winning, and in order to pay out a winning ball, the above-mentioned large winning opening switch 45a and general winning opening switch 47a are used. It also counts how many game balls have won.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 600 performs error management processing (step S24). Note that the error management process includes a determination as to whether or not an abnormality has occurred inside the device, such as supply of game balls being stopped or game balls being clogged.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 executes prize ball management processing (step S25). In this prize ball management process, a payout control command PAY_CMD for causing the payout control board 70 (see FIG. 3) to perform a payout operation is output.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 executes a random number management process for updating the random numbers related to each variable display game (step S26). This random number management process executes a process for updating a random number for determining a normal symbol used in the lottery determination, a process for updating a random number for a special symbol for determining the type of the special symbol, and the like.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 executes normal symbol processing (step S27). In the normal symbol processing, the normal symbol winning / losing lottery is executed, that is, the random number value for the normal symbol per-determination determination process updated in step S26 and the normal symbol per-determination determination table NPP_TBL shown in FIG. Compared with the determined determination value, the normal symbol hit determination is performed. In the normal symbol hit determination table NPP_TBL, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the gaming state is the normal state, 249 is stored as the lower limit value and 250 as the upper limit value, and the gaming state is the probable change state (win lottery In the case of a probability fluctuation state in which the probability is higher than usual, 4 is stored as the lower limit value and 250 as the upper limit value. Therefore, when the gaming state is the normal state and the random numbers for the random numbers for normal symbol determination are 249 to 250, the normal symbol is a win and the other random numbers are lost. When the gaming state is a probabilistic state and the random number value for the determination random number per normal symbol is 4 to 250, the normal symbol is a win and the other random number values are lost. Further, in the normal symbol processing, the variation pattern of the normal symbol and the stop display state of the normal symbol are determined based on the lottery result.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 executes special symbol processing (step S28). In this special symbol process, whether or not a special symbol is selected is determined, and the variation pattern of the special symbol and the stop display mode of the special symbol are determined based on the result of the lottery. Details of this special symbol process will be described later.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 executes LED management processing (step S29). This LED management process is a process of generating output data to the special symbol display device 48 or the normal symbol display device 49 or outputting a control signal based on the data according to the progress of the process.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 executes a solenoid driving process for realizing the opening / closing operation of the special prize opening 45 (see FIG. 2) (step S30), returns to the interrupt permission state (step S31), and stacks the main control RAM 602. The contents of the register saved in the area are restored and the timer interrupt is finished (step S32). As a result, the process returns from the interrupt process routine to the main process (see FIG. 6).

<Explanation of special symbol processing>
Next, the special symbol processing (step S28 in FIG. 7) will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 8, in the special symbol process, first, a game ball entry (winning ball) is detected at the special symbol start port 44 a (see FIG. 3) of the special symbol start port 44 (see FIG. 2). It is confirmed whether or not (step S40).

<Special symbol processing: Explanation of start opening check processing>
This process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The main control CPU 600 confirms whether or not a game ball has entered (wins) the special symbol start port 44, that is, confirms the level of the special symbol start port switch 44a of the special symbol start port 44 (step S50). As a result, if a game ball entry (winning) is not detected (step S50: NO), the start port check process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if a game ball entry (winning) is detected (step S50: YES), the main control CPU 600 determines whether or not a predetermined number of start hold balls are stored in the start hold storage area in the main control RAM 602. Confirm (step S51). If the number of starting reserved balls is less than 4 (step 51: ≠ MAX), the number of starting reserved balls is incremented by 1 (+1) (step S52).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 stores the random number value used for stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol and the random number value for the fluctuation pattern managed in step S26 shown in FIG. Is stored in the start pending storage area. Further, the main control CPU 600 acquires a value (random number for jackpot determination) of a hardware random number (random number generated by the hardware circuit) built in the main control CPU 600, and stores the number of balls to be held for starting. The start control storage area in the main control RAM 602 is stored (step S53).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 confirms the current gaming state (whether the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON, etc.) and determines whether it is in a prefetch prohibition state (step S54). If it is not in the prefetch prohibition state (step S54: NO), the main control CPU 600 determines the jackpot determination random number used in the lottery determination of the special symbol stored in the start holding storage area in the main control RAM 602 in step S53. Is acquired (step S55), and a starting opening winning random number determination table (not shown) is further acquired (step S56).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 performs a jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination random number value acquired in step S55 and the start opening winning random number determination table (not shown) acquired in step S56, and further, In step S53, using the special symbol random value stored in the start-pending storage area in the main control RAM 602, the type of jackpot (16R probable big hit, 16R non-probable big hit, etc.) is determined, and the random number for the fluctuation pattern is used. Then, the variation pattern is determined, and a special symbol start opening winning command corresponding to the variation pattern is generated (step S57).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 generates a start byte addition command for the lower byte in accordance with the generated special symbol start port winning command (step S58).

  On the other hand, the main control CPU 600 ends the process of step S58, or determines whether or not the number of the special symbol start holding balls is 4 or more in step S51 (step S51: = MAX), or is in a prefetch prohibition state. If this is the case (step S54: YES), an upper-order start hold addition command corresponding to the increased start hold ball number is generated (step S59).

  Next, the main control CPU 600 combines the start hold addition command for the lower byte generated at step S58 and the start hold addition command for the upper byte generated at step S59, and then starts the start hold addition command (effect control). Processing to transmit to the effect control board 90 (see FIG. 3) as the command DI_CMD) is performed (step S60).

  Thus, after finishing the above processing, the main control CPU 600 finishes the start port check processing.

<Explanation of special symbol processing>
Next, the main control CPU 600, after finishing the process of step S40 shown in FIG. 8, confirms whether the special symbol small hit operation flag is set to ON, that is, whether the special symbol small hit operation flag is set to 5AH. (Step S41). If 5AH is set in the special symbol small hit operation flag (step S41: ON), it is determined that the special symbol is in a small hit, and after updating the display data of the special symbol (step S47), the special symbol Finish the symbol processing.

  On the other hand, if 5AH is not set in the special symbol small hit operation flag (step S41: OFF), is the special symbol big hit operation flag set to ON, that is, whether the special symbol big hit operation flag is set to 5AH? Is confirmed (step S42). If the special symbol jackpot operation flag is set to 5AH (step S42: ON), it is determined that the special symbol is jackpot, and after updating the display data of the special symbol (step S47), the special symbol processing Finish.

  Next, the main control CPU 600 checks the processing state indicating the behavior of the special symbol, that is, the value of the special symbol operation status flag (step S43). More specifically, if the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 00H or 01H, the main control CPU 600 is in a special symbol variation standby state (the special symbol variation is not performed and is in a standby state for the next variation. And a special symbol variation start process is performed (step S44). At this time, a special symbol winning / losing lottery is executed. That is, the value of the hardware random number (random number generated by the hardware circuit) built in the main control CPU 600 (random number for jackpot determination) is acquired, and the acquired jackpot determination random number value and FIG. The special symbol jackpot determination table SDH_TBL shown in FIG. 10) or the judgment value stored in the special symbol jackpot determination table SDP_TBL shown in FIG. The symbol hit determination is performed. That is, in the special symbol jackpot determination table SDH_TBL, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the gaming state is the normal state, 10001 is stored as the lower limit value and 10164 is stored as the upper limit value. In the case of a probability variation state in which the probability is higher than normal, a lower limit value of 10001 and an upper limit value of 11640 are stored. Therefore, when the gaming state is the normal state and the jackpot determination random number value is 10001 to 10164, the special symbol is a jackpot, and the other random number values are lost. When the gaming state is a probabilistic state and the jackpot determination random number value is 10001-1640, the special symbol is a jackpot, and the other random number values are lost. Further, in the special symbol small hit determination table SDP_TBL, as shown in FIG. 10C, 20001 is stored as the lower limit value and 20164 is stored as the upper limit value. Therefore, when the jackpot determination random number is 20001 to 20164, the special symbol is a small hit, and the other random numbers are lost.

  On the other hand, when the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 02H, the main control CPU 600 determines that the special symbol is changing (indicating that the special symbol is currently changing), and performs the special symbol changing process ( Step S45). In this special symbol variation processing, a special symbol variation stop command (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the effect control board 90 (see FIG. 3). As a result, the special symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 stops at the content of the special symbol stop symbol generated in the special symbol variation start process (see FIGS. 4D and 5D). It will be. In addition, after finishing such processing, 03H is set to the value of the special symbol operation status flag.

  On the other hand, when the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 03H, the main control CPU 600 determines that the special symbol is being confirmed (indicating that the special symbol has been changed and stopped), and the special symbol confirmation time Medium processing is performed (step S46). Note that after completing such processing, 00H is set as the value of the special symbol operation status flag.

  Thus, the main control CPU 600 updates the display data of the special symbol after completing any one of the above steps S44 to S46 (step S47), and ends the special symbol processing.

<Description of production control board processing>
Next, the outline of the program stored in the effect control ROM 901 of the effect control board 90 according to the characteristic part of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Production control board: main processing>
First, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, a power-on signal indicating that the power is turned on is sent from the power board 130 (see FIG. 3) to each control board. Performs the effect control main process shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 900 first initializes a register provided therein and sets the input / output direction of the input / output port. Further, the data transmitted from the output port set in the output direction is set to be serial transfer (step S100).

  After the setting, the effect control CPU 900 initializes a memory area in the effect control RAM 902 that stores the effect control command DI_CMD received from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) (step S101). Then, the effect control CPU 900 performs an interrupt permission setting process for the input port that receives the interrupt signal from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) (step S102).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 initializes a memory area in the effect control RAM 902 used as a work area and a stack area (step S103), and issues an initialization command to the sound LSI 903 (see FIG. 3). Thereby, the sound LSI 903 initializes a register provided therein (step S104).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in a motor (not shown) that operates the upper / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d (see FIG. 2). ) Is checked in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 in which the motor data is stored. When the abnormal data is stored, the effect control CPU 900 issues a command to return the motor to the origin position. As a result, the up / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d are returned to the initial positions (step S105).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 performs setting of a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) having a function of creating a pulse output with a constant period and a function of time measurement provided therein. That is, the effect control CPU 900 sets the CTC time constant register so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 1 ms (step S106).

  After finishing the above processing, the effect control CPU 900 confirms whether or not it is the main loop update period. Specifically, the remainder when the main loop counter ML_CNT that counts in a loop from 0 to 31 is divided by 16 (that is, divided by 16) is confirmed. If the remainder is 0 (step S107: YES). The process proceeds to step S109, and if it is other than 0 (step S107: NO), a process of updating the random number value of the notice effect random number counter is performed (step S108). A method for incrementing (+1) the main loop counter ML_CNT will be described later.

  Next, the production control CPU 900 produces a control signal necessary to turn on or off the decoration lamps such as LED lamps mounted on the decoration lamp substrate 100 (see FIG. 3) generated in step S111 described later. A process of writing to the memory area in the control RAM 902 is performed (step S109).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 900 reads the effect control command DI_CMD received from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902, and displays an effect pattern according to the contents. The lottery is selected from lots of effect patterns stored in advance in the effect control ROM 901. The determined effect pattern is stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 as the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD (step S110). As a result, the image P1 shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), the image P2 shown in FIG. 4 (c), the image P10 shown in FIG. 5 (a), the image P11 shown in FIG. A screen as shown in an image P12 shown in c) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. More specifically, the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD stored in the effect control RAM 902 is transmitted to the liquid crystal control board 120 (see FIG. 3) during timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. The content corresponding to the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD is processed so as to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. As a result, the image P1 shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), the image P2 shown in FIG. 4 (c), the image P10 shown in FIG. 5 (a), the image P11 shown in FIG. A screen as shown in an image P12 shown in c) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. In other words, the broken line area R1 shown in the image P1 shown in FIG. 4B, that is, the area where the “right” special symbol (see the image PR) shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4C, an image P2 in which the character CH1 is enlarged and displayed is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. Thereby, the player's line of sight can be guided to a place (character CH1 in the figure) that the player wants to pay attention to, and the situation in which the player cannot recognize the result can be reduced. In addition, by zooming in, it is possible to produce a realistic effect, thereby improving the effect of the effect.

  Also, in the broken line area R10 shown in the image P11 shown in FIG. 5B, that is, in the area where the image B1 instructing the player to press the effect button device 13 is displayed (particularly, the center coordinates of the area). As shown in FIG. 5C, the liquid crystal display device 41 displays an image P12 in which a surrounding background image including the character CH10 is enlarged and displayed. Thereby, the player's line of sight can be guided to a place (character CH10 in the figure) that the player wants to pay attention to, and the situation in which the player cannot recognize the result can be reduced. In addition, the entire production becomes a powerful production by zooming up, and the production effect can be improved.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 determines the sound such as BGM or sound effect corresponding to the determined effect pattern after finishing the process of step S110, and the up / left / right / upper left movable accessory 43a-. The operation content of the motor that operates 43d and the operation content of the solenoid are determined. Then, whether or not there is an effect (see image B1 shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C) that causes the player to push down the effect button device 13 (see FIG. 1) in the determined effect pattern. It is also determined (step S111).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 transmits a control signal related to the determined sound to the sound LSI 903. Then, the sound LSI 903 reads BGM or sound effect according to the control signal from the sound ROM 904. Thereby, the sound LSI 903 performs a process based on the read sound data, and performs a process of outputting the sound source data to the speaker 16 (step S112).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 generates solenoid data according to the operation content of the solenoid determined in step S111, and stores the generated solenoid data in the effect control RAM 902 (step S113).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 accesses the sound LSI 903 to confirm whether or not any error has occurred due to noise or the like when the sound LSI 903 decodes the sound data or the like with respect to the process of step S112 (step S114). ).

  Thus, after the process of step S114 is completed, the effect control CPU 900 returns to the process of step S107 again and repeats the processes of steps S107 to S114.

<Production control board: Explanation of command reception interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a process when an effect control command DI_CMD and an interrupt signal are transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) during execution of such an effect control main process will be described. .

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the effect control CPU 900 receives the interrupt signal, the effect control CPU 900 executes a save process for saving the contents of each register to the stack area in the effect control RAM 902 (step S200). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 900 reads the register of the input port that has received the effect control command DI_CMD (step S201), and calculates a pointer indicating the address address of the command transmission / reception memory area in the effect control RAM 902 (step S202).

  After that, the effect control CPU 900 reads the input port register that has received the effect control command DI_CMD again (step S203), and whether or not the value read in step S201 matches the value read in step S203. Is confirmed (step S204). If they do not match (step S204: NO), the process proceeds to step S207. If they match (step S204: YES), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600) moves to the address address corresponding to the calculated pointer. The received effect control command DI_CMD is stored (step S205). The stored effect control command DI_CMD is read out by the effect control CPU 900 during the process of step S110 shown in FIG.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 updates the pointer indicating the address address of the command transmission / reception memory area in the effect control RAM 902 (step S206), and restores the register saved in the process of step S200 (step S207). As a result, the process returns to the effect control main process shown in FIG.

<Production control board: Explanation of timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a process when a timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms set in the process of step S <b> 106 (see FIG. 11) of the effect control main process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms, the effect control CPU 900 executes a save process for saving the contents of each register to the stack area in the effect control RAM 902 (step S250). After that, the effect control CPU 900 refreshes the input / output port registers provided in the effect control CPU 900 (step S251).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the motor data stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 by serial transfer from the output port. As a result, the upper / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d operate based on the motor data (step S252).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 receives a signal from the effect button device 13 (step S253). When the effect button device 13 is pressed by the player, the effect control CPU 900 performs an effect pattern (for example, considering that the effect button device 13 is pressed when performing the process of step S111 shown in FIG. 11). For example, a predetermined meter (not shown) accumulates.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 confirms the position of the motor based on the detection data transmitted from the motor sensor that detects the position of the motor (not shown) of the movable accessory device 43 (step S254).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 transmits the liquid crystal control command LCD_CMD stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 in the process of step S110 shown in FIG. 11 to the liquid crystal control board 120 (see FIG. 3) (step S255). Accordingly, the image P1 shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the image P2 shown in FIG. 4C, the image P10 shown in FIG. 5A, and the image shown in FIG. A screen as shown in P11, an image P12 shown in FIG. 5C is displayed.

  Next, the production control CPU 900 operates the motor for operating the upper / left / right / upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d determined in step S111 shown in FIG. 11 based on the position of the motor confirmed in step S254. Motor data corresponding to the contents is generated and stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 (step S256). The motor data stored in the memory area in the effect control RAM 902 is transmitted by serial transfer from the output port in the process of step S252 at the time of the next 1 ms timer interruption.

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 turns on or off the decorative lamps such as LED lamps mounted on the decorative lamp substrate 100 (see FIG. 3) stored in the effect control RAM 902 in the process of step S109 shown in FIG. A control signal necessary for the above is transmitted to the decorative lamp substrate 100 (step S257).

  Next, the effect control CPU 900 increments (+1) the main loop counter ML_CNT that counts in a loop from 0 to 31 used in the process of step S107 shown in FIG. 11, and divides the incremented value by 16 (that is, 16 (Division by) is performed (step S258). Then, the effect control CPU 900 restores the register saved in the process of step S250 (step S259). As a result, the process returns to the effect control main process shown in FIG.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment described above, it is possible to improve the effect.

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect has been described as an example of the reach effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the step-up notice effect, the effect whether to reach the reach state, or the special game effect is promoted to the round. (E.g., 8R jackpot game or 16R jackpot game), whether or not to be promoted with certainty in special game production (for example, "low probability / short time state" or "high It can be applied to any production as long as it is a branching production, such as an effect that says “whether or not it will be in a short time state”.

1 Pachinko machine 13 Production button device (operating means)
41 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
901 Production control ROM (production display mode storage means)
CH1, CH10 character (object)
PL, PM, PR images (fluctuating symbols)
R1, R10 region

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the lottery process caused by the predetermined signal is executed, and the image effect corresponding to the lottery result is displayed on the display means (see the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2). A gaming machine,
An effect display mode storage means (effect shown in FIG. 3) for storing an effect display mode comprising a plurality of effect patterns including a first effect pattern (see FIG. 5) that is an image effect including a plurality of branch effects according to the lottery result. Control ROM 901), and
The first effect pattern (see FIG. 5), the time of branching effect is displayed on the display unit (see the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2), the result of the branch presentation effects on said display means (Fig. 2 Before being displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown), an image (see image B1 shown in FIG. 5) that prompts the player to operate the operation means (see the effect button device 13 shown in FIG. 1) that allows the player to perform a predetermined operation. When displayed on the display means (see the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 2 ), the display means (the liquid crystal shown in FIG. 2 ) is based on the displayed area (see the area R10 shown in FIG. 5B) . It is characterized by being displayed by continuously changing the focal length of the product object displayed in the reference display device 41) reference character CH10 shown in (FIG. 5 (a) ~ (c)). Note that the continuous change of the focal length means so-called zoom-up or zoom-down.

Claims (3)

A gaming machine that executes a lottery process resulting from a predetermined signal and displays an image effect corresponding to the lottery result on a display means,
Effect display mode storage means for storing an effect display mode comprising a plurality of effect patterns including a first effect pattern that is an image effect including a plurality of branch effects according to the lottery result,
In the first effect pattern, when the branch effect is displayed on the display means, the lottery result is in a special game state before the result of the branch effect is displayed on the display means. The variation pattern indicating the result of whether or not the object displayed on the display means is enlarged or reduced, or the focal length is continuously changed, starting from the area where the display means is finally stopped and displayed. Displayed gaming machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the object displayed on the display means does not include the variation symbol. When the object displayed on the display means is displayed by enlarging or reducing or continuously changing the focal length, a variation pattern indicating a result of whether or not the lottery result is in a special gaming state is displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gaming machine is not displayed in an area that is finally stopped and displayed on the display means.

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