JP4666022B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

  In recent years, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines, various images are displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device in order to improve the fun of the game. In general, a game with a variable display is performed on the display device. In the variable display, for example, three symbols are displayed horizontally or vertically in the effective display area, or a total of nine symbols are displayed in a 3 × 3 cell, and the symbols displayed based on predetermined game conditions are scrolled. When the scroll stops (at a predetermined stop position), a big hit is generated when the stop symbols have a predetermined combination.

This variation display is performed on the condition that a predetermined symbol operating port is won. In general, when there is a winning (start winning) in the symbol operation opening during the variable display, the variable display is waited for (suspended) up to a predetermined number (for example, four times), and the variable display ends. After that, the variable display is continuously performed by the number of times of waiting (the number of reserved balls) .

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-165590

However, in such a gaming machine, to impart a surprise to the execution of the variable display of its is disadvantageously difficult.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of imparting unexpected execution of fluctuation display.

In order to achieve this object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that a display means for displaying identification information, a detection means for detecting the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and the establishment of the predetermined start condition by the detection means. A lottery means for performing a lottery when it is detected, and causing the display means to dynamically display the identification information and causing a display result of the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means to appear. Dynamic display executing means, and variable winning means for switching from a first state to a second state advantageous to the player when a predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means, wherein the predetermined lottery result is derived Then, a predetermined display result appears as a display result of the dynamic display of the identification information, and a predetermined game value is given to the player by the variable winning means. A standby count storage means for storing count information corresponding to the standby count of the dynamic display of the identification information by the means, and when the standby count of the dynamic display of the identification information is changed, stored in the standby count storage means Standby number updating means for updating the number of times information, and standby number display control means for displaying the number of standby times for dynamic display of the identification information, wherein the display means dynamically displays the identification information. A dynamic display unit that displays a display, a standby number display unit that is display-controlled by the standby number display control unit so as to display the number of standby times of dynamic display of the identification information in a different manner for each number of times, and the dynamic A first position which is an end side of the display unit, and a second position which is closer to the center of the dynamic display unit than the first position and covers the front side of the waiting time display unit as viewed from the player side Movable part whose position can be switched between And the gaming machine controls the movable part to switch from the first position to the second position when a specific dynamic display is executed by the dynamic display executing means. If, when the particular dynamic display by said dynamic display execution means is performed, the dynamic display portion, and a decoration image display means for displaying a different decoration image and the identification information, wherein When the movable part is switched from the first position to the second position by the movable part control means, the standby number displayed on the standby number display part cannot be visually recognized at all, and the movable part control means Is to make a predetermined decorative display on the movable part visible when the movable part is switched to the second position, and the gaming machine performs the specific dynamic display by the dynamic display execution means. During execution, the predetermined decoration display of the movable part controlled to the second position by the movable part control means and the decoration image displayed on the dynamic display part by the decoration image display means, An aspect of dynamic display of the identification information before and after the movable part is switched from the first position to the second position by the movable part control means, wherein the specific specific decoration effect is executed. Changes.
請 Motomeko 2 gaming machine described is a display means for displaying the identification information, and detecting means for detecting the establishment of a predetermined restart condition, lottery when establishment of the predetermined start condition is detected by the detection means And a dynamic display executing means for causing the display means to dynamically display the identification information and to display a display result of the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means. And a variable winning means for switching from a first state to a second state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means, and when the predetermined lottery result is derived, the identification information A predetermined display result is displayed as a display result of the dynamic display, and a predetermined game value is given to the player by the variable winning means, and the gaming machine uses the identification information by the display means. The number-of-waits storage means for storing the number-of-times information corresponding to the number of times of waiting for dynamic display, and the number-of-times information stored in the number-of-waits storage means when the number of times of waiting for the dynamic display of the identification information is changed. Standby number updating means for updating, and standby number display control means for displaying the number of standby times of the dynamic display of the identification information, wherein the display means displays the dynamic display of the identification information A display unit, a standby number display unit controlled by the standby number display control means to display the number of standby times of dynamic display of the identification information in a different manner for each number of times, and at the end of the dynamic display unit The position is switched between a certain first position and a second position that is closer to the center of the dynamic display unit than the first position and covers the front side of the standby number display unit as viewed from the player side. A movable part, wherein the gaming machine is When a specific dynamic display is executed by the dynamic display execution means, a movable part control means for controlling the movable part to switch from the first position to the second position, and the dynamic display execution means When the specific dynamic display is executed, the dynamic display unit includes a decorative image display unit that displays a decorative image different from the identification information, and is displayed on the standby number display unit. standby number, when the movable portion is switched to the second position from the first position by the movable part controlling means, is hidden by the standby number display control means, wherein the movable portion is the movable part controlling means When the first position is switched from the first position to the second position, the movable part control means is in a state where it cannot be visually recognized at all. The predetermined decorative display on the movable part is visually recognized, and the gaming machine is controlled to the second position by the movable part control means during execution of the specific dynamic display by the dynamic display execution means. The predetermined decoration display of the movable part that has been performed and the decoration image displayed on the dynamic display part by the decoration image display means execute a specific specific decoration effect. The aspect of the dynamic display of the identification information changes before and after the part is switched from the first position to the second position by the movable part control means.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, when the establishment of the predetermined start condition is detected by the display means for displaying the identification information, the detection means for detecting the establishment of the predetermined start condition, and the detection means. Lottery means for performing lottery, and dynamic display execution means for causing the display means to dynamically display the identification information and to display a display result of the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means And a variable winning means for switching from a first state to a second state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means, and when the predetermined lottery result is derived, the identification A predetermined display result is displayed as a display result of the dynamic display of information, and a predetermined game value is given to the player by the variable winning means, and the gaming machine uses the information by the display means. The number-of-waits storage means for storing the number-of-times information corresponding to the number of times of waiting for the dynamic display of information, and the number of times stored in the number-of-waits storage means when the number of standby times for the dynamic display of the identification information is changed Standby number update means for updating information, and standby number display control means for displaying the number of standby times of dynamic display of the identification information, wherein the display means displays the dynamic display of the identification information A dynamic display section, a standby count display section that is controlled by the standby count display control means so as to display the standby count of the dynamic display of the identification information in a different manner for each count, and an end of the dynamic display section Position between the first position which is the side and the second position which is closer to the center of the dynamic display portion than the first position and covers the front side of the waiting number display portion when viewed from the player side And a movable part that can be switched. And a dynamic part control means for controlling the movable part to switch from the first position to the second position when a specific dynamic display is executed by the dynamic display execution means, and the dynamic display. When the specific dynamic display is executed by an execution unit, the dynamic display unit includes a decoration image display unit that displays a decoration image different from the identification information, and the movable unit is the movable unit. When the control unit is switched from the first position to the second position, the standby number displayed on the standby number display unit is not visible at all, and the movable unit control unit When switching to the second position, the predetermined decorative display on the movable part is visually recognized, and the gaming machine is movable while the specific dynamic display is being executed by the dynamic display executing means. A specific decoration integrated with the predetermined decoration display of the movable part controlled to the second position by the part control means and the decoration image displayed on the dynamic display part by the decoration image display means Since the mode of dynamic display of the identification information changes before and after the movable part is switched from the first position to the second position by the movable part control means, There is an effect that an unexpectedness can be given to execution of display.
According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, when the display means for displaying the identification information, the detection means for detecting the establishment of the predetermined start condition, and the establishment of the predetermined start condition are detected by the detection means. Lottery means for performing lottery, and dynamic display execution means for causing the display means to dynamically display the identification information and to display a display result of the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means And a variable winning means for switching from a first state to a second state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined lottery result is derived by the lottery means, and when the predetermined lottery result is derived, the identification A predetermined display result is displayed as a display result of the dynamic display of information, and a predetermined game value is given to the player by the variable winning means, and the gaming machine uses the information by the display means. The number-of-waits storage means for storing the number-of-times information corresponding to the number of times of waiting for the dynamic display of information, and the number of times stored in the number-of-waits storage means when the number of standby times for the dynamic display of the identification information is changed Standby number update means for updating information, and standby number display control means for displaying the number of standby times of dynamic display of the identification information, wherein the display means displays the dynamic display of the identification information A dynamic display section, a standby count display section that is controlled by the standby count display control means so as to display the standby count of the dynamic display of the identification information in a different manner for each count, and an end of the dynamic display section Position between the first position which is the side and the second position which is closer to the center of the dynamic display portion than the first position and covers the front side of the waiting number display portion when viewed from the player side And a movable part that can be switched. And a dynamic part control means for controlling the movable part to switch from the first position to the second position when a specific dynamic display is executed by the dynamic display execution means, and the dynamic display. When the specific dynamic display is executed by the execution unit, the dynamic display unit includes a decoration image display unit that displays a decoration image different from the identification information, and is displayed on the standby number display unit. The standby count is not displayed by the standby count display control means when the movable portion is switched from the first position to the second position by the movable portion control means, and the movable portion is movable. When switching from the first position to the second position by the section control means, it is in a state where it cannot be visually recognized at all, and the movable section control means is provided when the movable section is switched to the second position. A predetermined decoration display on the movable part is visually recognized, and the gaming machine controls the second position by the movable part control means during execution of the specific dynamic display by the dynamic display execution means. The predetermined decorative display of the movable part controlled by the control unit and the decorative image displayed on the dynamic display unit by the decorative image display means to execute an integral specific decorative effect, Before and after the movable part is switched from the first position to the second position by the movable part control means, the aspect of the dynamic display of the identification information changes, so that unexpectedness is given to the execution of the variable display There is an effect that can be done.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine that is a kind of a ball game machine will be described as an example of the game machine. Of course, the present invention can be used in other gaming machines.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine P according to an embodiment of the present invention. A front frame 51 is disposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine P, and a substantially circular opening 51a is formed in a substantially central portion thereof, and two glass plates are mounted on the inner upper side of the opening 51a. Has been. A game board 1 is arranged behind the front frame 51. A substantially arc-shaped outer rail 1a is planted on the front surface of the game board 1, and an arc-shaped inner rail 1b is planted at an inner position of the outer rail 1a. On the front surface of the game board 1, a substantially circular game area is formed in which a ball is thrown by an area surrounded by the inner rail 1b and the outer rail 1a. The lower side of the inner rail 1b is semicircular along the opening 51a of the front frame 51 to form a game area, and the upper side is extended to the upper left side of the game area, and a game is formed at the tip of the inner rail 1b. A region entrance 1c is formed.

  Around the game board 1, there are provided a plurality of winning holes 2 through which five to fifteen balls are paid out when a ball wins. A central display device 10 having a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “LCD”) 3 for displaying a plurality of types of identification information and the like is provided at the center of the game board 1.

  The central display device 10 is provided with an LCD 3, a normal symbol display device 6 disposed above the LCD 3, and a hold display device 8 disposed between the LCD 3 and the normal symbol display device 6. .

  The display screen 3a of the LCD 3 is usually divided into two parts in the vertical direction, and an image B imitating a person (boxer) (hereinafter abbreviated as “boxer B”) is displayed in the upper display area. The variation symbol Z is displayed in the area (see FIG. 5A). This lower display area is divided into three in the left-right direction, and a plurality of variable symbols Z are scrolled from the top to the bottom in each display area to perform variable display. As the variation symbol Z, a total of ten types composed of numbers from “0” to “9” are set. During the variable display, the variable symbol Z is displayed in the order of smallness in the left, middle, and right display areas, and the symbol “0” is displayed again after the symbol “9”. The symbol reel with the variation symbol Z is virtually formed along the vertical direction. The fluctuation display stops in the order of left, right, and middle when a certain time has elapsed after the start of the fluctuation display, and three fluctuation symbols Z are stopped and displayed on the display screen of the LCD 3. At the time of this stop, if three variation symbols Z of the same number such as “3, 3, 3” or “6, 6, 6” are arranged on the left, middle, and right (when it becomes a predetermined combination), it is a big hit It becomes. On the display screen 3a of the LCD 3, the variable symbol Z is sometimes displayed in a reduced size, while an image simulating a boxer is displayed in an enlarged manner. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Above the LCD 3, there is a normal symbol display device 6 composed of two light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LED”) 6 a and 6 b, on which the normal symbols “O” and “X” are displayed. It is arranged. In this normal symbol display device 6, when the ball that has been driven into the game area passes through the gates 7 arranged on both sides of the LCD 3, the fluctuations in which the LEDs 6 a and 6 b of “◯” and “×” are alternately lit. Display is performed. When such a change display ends with the “◯” LED 6a, the ordinary electric accessory 4 is released for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

  Below the LCD 3, there is provided a symbol operating port (starting port, ordinary electric accessory) 4, and when the ball wins the symbol operating port 4, the starting condition is established and the above-mentioned variation display of the LCD 3 is displayed. Is started. In addition, when the ball newly wins the symbol operating port 4 during the fluctuation display of the LCD 3, the fluctuation display acquired by the winning cannot be started immediately, so that the fluctuation display during execution ends. Wait (hold) until. This waiting variation display is continued after the end of the variation display being executed. The maximum number of variable displays that can be waited is determined for each model of the pachinko machine P. In the pachinko machine P of this embodiment, the maximum number of standby times for variable display (the number of reserved balls) is set to four.

  On the upper side of the LCD 3 and on the lower side of the normal symbol display device 6, a holding display device 8 is provided as a waiting number display means, and the number of held balls is the number of times display sections 8 a to 8 d of the holding display device 8. Is displayed. The hold display device 8 includes four lamps corresponding to the number of display units 8a to 8d, and the built-in lamp 28 is moved from the left side by a number corresponding to the number of balls to be held by the sound lamp control board L described later. It lights in order and the aspect of the frequency display parts 8a-8d is updated to the aspect corresponding to each number of reservation balls. For example, if the number of held balls is “1”, only the leftmost number display portion 8a is lit, and the other number of times display portions 8b to 8d are turned off. If the number of held balls is “3”, the number is counted from the left side. Thus, the three number display portions 8a to 8c are turned on and only the rightmost number display portion 8d is turned off.

  Below the symbol operating port 4, a plate that forms an open state and a closed state of the specific winning port 5 (large winning port) and a solenoid (not shown) that opens and closes the specific winning port 5 by driving the plate back and forth. ) Is provided. The specific winning a prize opening 5 is a predetermined time (for example, to make it easy for the ball to win a prize when the display result after the fluctuation of the LCD 3 coincides with one of the predetermined symbol combinations described above. It is a winning opening that is opened (until 30 seconds have passed or 10 balls have been won).

  A V zone 5a is provided in the specific winning opening 5, and when the ball passes through the V zone 5a while the specific winning opening 5 is opened, a continuation right is established and the specific winning opening 5 is closed. Thereafter, the specific winning opening 5 is opened again for a predetermined time (or until a predetermined number of balls win the specific winning opening 5). The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 5 can be repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds), and the state in which the opening / closing operation can be performed is a state in which a so-called predetermined game value is given (special game state). is there.

  In addition, when the display result after the fluctuation of the LCD 3 coincides with one of the predetermined symbol combinations, the specific winning opening is opened for a predetermined time, and the ball enters the specific winning opening while the specific winning opening is opened. In a pachinko gaming machine (so-called type 3 pachinko gaming machine) in which a large prize opening provided separately from the specific prize opening is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when a prize is won, a state in which a predetermined game value is given (special “Game state” means that a specific winning opening is opened for a predetermined time.

  On the lower front surface of the front frame 51 (the front side in FIG. 1), an upper plate 52 is provided for storing the sphere and supplying the sphere to a sphere launcher (not shown). Below the upper plate 52, a lower plate 53 for storing balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 52 is disposed, and on the right side of the lower plate 53, a player is used to throw the ball into the game area. An operation handle 54 operated by is provided.

  Next, the configuration of the central display device 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the central display device 10. FIG. 3 is a front view of the central display device 10 showing the display state of the number of held balls differently, and FIG. FIG. 3B shows a state where the front surface of the hold display device 8 is closed and the number of held balls is covered and hidden. 2 and 3, in order to make the drawings easy to understand, some parts such as fixing parts and connection of each component constituting the hold display device 8 are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the central display device 10 includes an LCD 3, a normal symbol display device 6, and a hold display device 8, and further covers the display of the number of held balls displayed by the hold display device 8. A shutter 11, a shielding solenoid 12 that applies a driving force to the shutter 11, and an upper frame 13 and a lower frame 14 that support each member are provided. The hold display device 8 includes lamps 28 corresponding to the four portions protruding in a cylindrical shape, and forms four number display portions 8a to 8d that are circular in front view.

  The shutter 11 is a member that is pivotally supported by the upper frame 13 so as to cover the four number display portions 8a to 8d on which the number of balls to be held is displayed by the hold display device 8, and is a plate-like main body having a horizontally long rectangular shape. 11a is formed. The main body 11a is formed larger than the number-of-times display portions 8a to 8d in front view (see FIG. 3B). When the shutter 11 is lowered, the number display portions 8a to 8d are completely covered by the front view.

  On the upper side of the shutter 11, a rotating shaft 11b protruding in the left-right direction from the upper end portion of the main body 11a is formed. The rotation shaft 11b is formed to have a smaller diameter than the fitting hole 13a of the upper frame 13, and the shutter 11 is fitted into the fitting hole 13a of the upper frame 13 by fitting the rotation shaft 11b of the shutter 11 into the fitting hole 13a. Are supported to be swingable back and forth around the left and right rotating shafts 11b. At the open position (solid line in FIG. 2) where the main body 11a is raised about the rotation shaft 11b until the main body 11a is horizontal, the front side of the number display portions 8a to 8d is opened (state in FIG. 3 (a)). Further, in the closed position (the two-dot chain line in FIG. 2) where the main body 11a is lowered around the rotation shaft 11b, the number display portions 8a to 8d are completely covered (the state in FIG. 3 (b)).

  At the upper end of the shutter 11, an engagement protrusion 11c is formed that protrudes in parallel with the rotation shaft 11b at a position shifted from the rotation shaft 11b. The engaging protrusion 11 c engages with the engaging hole 12 a of the shielding solenoid 12 and transmits the driving force of the shielding solenoid 12 to the shutter 11.

  On the lower right side of the shutter 11, a hole (window) 11d formed by cutting out a part of the main body 11a into a rectangular shape is provided. The shutter 11 is formed of an opaque white synthetic resin, and the main body 11a does not transmit light, and only the window portion 11d transmits light. The window portion 11d is disposed so as to face the display screen 3a of the LCD 3 in the closed position where the shutter 11 is lowered (see FIG. 3B). For this reason, in a state where the shutter 11 is disposed at the closed position, a part of the image displayed on the display screen 3a is exposed to the front surface of the pachinko machine P through the window portion 11d, and various parts of the shutter 11 are exposed. Simple images can be displayed. In addition, since the display screen 3a displays the variable symbol 10, it is not necessary to provide a special member for displaying an image on a part of the shutter 11, and an increase in cost can be suppressed. Note that the window portion 11d does not necessarily need to be cut out and formed as long as a part of the image displayed on the display screen 3a is exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine P. Any material can be used as long as it can transmit the image displayed on the display device with improved light transmission of 11d. For example, the main body may be formed of an opaque resin, a part of the main body may be cut out to form a window portion in which a transparent resin is fitted, the main body is formed of a transparent or translucent resin, The window portion may be formed by coloring a portion other than the portion to be painted by painting or printing.

  On one side of the shutter 11 (main body 11a), two pieces of information “World heavyweight title match” and “ROUND-” are displayed. The surface on which this information is displayed (hereinafter abbreviated as “front surface”) can be viewed from the player facing the front surface side of the pachinko machine P in the closed position where the shutter 11 covers the number of display portions 8a to 8d. . On the other hand, when the shutter 11 is lifted, the front surface of the shutter 11 overlaps the inner surface 13b of the upper frame 13 and cannot be visually recognized by the player. Therefore, the information displayed on the front surface of the shutter 11 can be special information shown to the player only when the shutter 11 covers and hides the number-of-times display portions 8a to 8d.

  The shielding solenoid 12 is a member for opening and closing the shutter 11 and is configured by a general electromagnetic solenoid. The shielding solenoid 12 is provided with a main body 12b in which a coil is incorporated, and an arm 12c supported so as to be slidable back and forth with respect to the inside of the main body 12b depending on the energization state of the coil. The main body 12 b is fixed to the upper frame 13, while the engagement hole 12 a at the tip of the arm 12 c is engaged with the engagement protrusion 11 c of the shutter 11. The shielding solenoid 12 has a built-in spring that urges the arm 12c into the side of the main body 12b. When the shielding solenoid 12 is in a non-energized off state, the arm 12c is moved to the inside of the main body 12b by the action of the spring. Drawn into. When the shielding solenoid 12 is turned on, the arm 12c protrudes from the main body 12b by the magnetic force of the built-in coil (two-dot chain line in FIG. 2). By the protruding operation of the arm 12c, the shutter 11 engaged with the engagement hole 12a of the arm 12c rotates about the rotation shaft 11b, and the shutter 11 moves from the open position to the closed position.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 3, the shielding operation of the number-of-times display units 8a to 8d by the shutter 11 will be described. In the state where the shielding solenoid 12 is not energized, as shown in FIG. 3A, the shutter 11 is disposed at the open position where the main body 11a is raised about the rotating shaft 11b until the main body 11a becomes horizontal. The shutter 11 arranged at the open position is covered with the upper frame 13 and cannot be seen from the front of the pachinko machine P. Four number display parts 8a to 8d are visible on the upper side of the LCD 3, and the player can visually recognize the number of reserved balls by the number of lighting of the number display parts 8a to 8d.

  When the shielding solenoid 12g is energized under the control of the display control board D, which will be described later, as shown in FIG. 3B, the shutter 11 is lowered about the rotation shaft 11b and placed at the closed position. . The shutter 11 arranged at the closed position overlaps (shields) the overlap number display portions 8a to 8d in front of the number display portions 8a to 8d. In the closed state in which the number display parts 8a to 8d are covered, the player cannot visually recognize the number of lighting of the number display parts 8a to 8d and cannot visually recognize the number of reserved balls. In the closed state, the information of “world heavy class...” And “ROUND-” on the front surface of the shutter 11 superimposed on the number display portions 8a to 8d is displayed on the front surface of the pachinko machine P and visually recognized by the player. Can be done. In this way, the display control board D moves the shutter 11 by operating the shielding solenoid 12, and the player can switch between the state in which the player can visually recognize the number of reserved balls and the state in which the player cannot visually recognize.

  Here, in a conventional gaming machine, the number display section for displaying the number of held balls is positioned as indispensable for confirming the number of standby times of the variable display, its start and end, its progress, etc. It was what was displayed. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number-of-times display units 8a to 8d for displaying the number of reserved balls are covered with a movable shutter 11 by operating the shielding solenoid 12 by the display control board D. . In a state where the number display sections 8a to 8d are obscured, the player cannot know how many times the variable display is performed, and the game in that state is difficult to understand part of the situation. Therefore, when the fluctuation stop was thought that the fluctuation display would still continue, the number of held balls became “0” and the fluctuation display stopped, or conversely, after the fluctuation stop, the fluctuation display stopped. It is possible to give unexpectedness to the execution of the variable display, such as further continuing.

  In addition, in conventional gaming machines, even if a variable display is simulated more than once for one start winning prize to display a variable display more than the standby number of the variable display, I realize that the execution corresponds to one start-up prize. In the pachinko machine P according to the present invention, the number display sections 8a to 8d can be covered by the shutter 11, so that it is difficult to realize how many start winnings the variable display corresponds to. Can do. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to understand the timing of the end of the change, and it is possible to give unexpectedness to the execution of the change display.

  Furthermore, as information representing the game situation, there are also symbols as identification information displayed on the LCD 3 in addition to the number of reserved balls, and a variable display is made by covering a part of the display area where this identification information is displayed. Gaming machines that change the contents of the game are known. However, the identification information is often displayed several times larger than the display of the number of standby times in order to make the player perform powerful performance, and it is necessary to provide a large shutter that covers the display area of the identification information. The design layout is difficult, and it is necessary to increase the capacity of the solenoid and the like. On the other hand, since the shutter 11 of this embodiment covers the display of the number of reserved balls (the number display portions 8a to 8d), the shutter 11 can be formed in a small size, and the shutter 11 has a driving force. It is easy to adopt a versatile solenoid 12 for shielding. Therefore, the requirements for the shutter 11 and the shielding solenoid 12 can be reduced, and the design layout and selection of parts can be easily performed.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine P. In particular, the main control board C that controls the game content of the pachinko machine P and the LCD 3 and the like based on the command of the main control board C FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a display control board D and an audio lamp control board L that perform effect control.

  On the main control board C of the pachinko machine P, an MPU 21 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic unit is mounted. The MPU 21 includes a ROM 22 for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 21 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 22. A certain RAM 23 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The ROM 22 stores a variation pattern command as information corresponding to a variation display pattern (variation pattern) using a symbol displayed on the LCD 3 as a part of fixed value data. 6 to 10 are stored in the ROM 22 as a part of the control program.

  Here, the variation pattern means each form in the case of dividing the features having common features of variation display. Examples of common features include symbol variation time, whether a specific symbol is accompanied, and the like. During the fluctuation display, even if the fluctuation pattern is the same, the control board D for display controls the previous fluctuation display display result (stop symbol) and the change symbol after each fluctuation according to the stop symbol after fluctuation. Different symbols are displayed on the display screen 3 a of the LCD 3.

  The RAM 23 has a holding ball counter 23a, an internal random number counter 23b, a reach random number counter 23c, a continuous effect random number counter 23d, a jackpot symbol counter 23e, a lose symbol counter 23f, an effect execution area 23g, and an effect execution 1 To 4 memories 23h to 23k, a counter buffer 23l, a relay flag 23m, and a round number counter 23n.

  The reserved ball counter 23a is a counter that stores a value corresponding to the number of times of waiting for variable display (the number of held balls) as the number of times information. The value of the holding ball counter 23a is “0” when the fluctuation display is not performed on the LCD 3 or when the fluctuation display is performed but there is no fluctuation display on hold, and the fluctuation display on hold is one time. In this case, “1”,..., “4” if the pending change display is four times. In the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the maximum number of standby times for variable display is 4, so the value of the holding ball counter 23a changes in the range of “0” to “4”. The value of the holding ball counter 23a is counted up when a ball that has won the symbol operating port 4 is detected by the start port switch 27 (see S23 in FIG. 7), and the countdown is performed at the start of the variable display. (See FIG. 8, S43).

  Here, the backup voltage is supplied to the MPU 21 even when the power is cut off. Therefore, even if the power is turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the data in the RAM 23 of the MPU 21 is retained (backed up). Accordingly, the value of the reserved ball counter 23a (the number of held balls) provided in the RAM 23 is continuously held even during a power failure, and the change display for the remaining number of held balls can be continued after the power failure is resolved. The RAM 23 also stores the number of prize balls to be paid out, and the remaining prize balls can be paid out after the power failure is resolved.

  The internal random number counter 23b is a counter for determining the occurrence of a jackpot, and is updated by incrementing one by one within the range of “0 to 599” by a counter update process (see S15 in FIG. 6) described later. After reaching the maximum value (i.e., 599), it is reset back to "0". The value of the internal random number counter 23b is acquired when a ball that has been struck on the front surface of the game board 1 wins the symbol operating port 4 and is detected by a starting port switch 27 described later (at the time of starting winning). When the value of the acquired internal random number counter 23b is “7” or “315”, the occurrence of the jackpot is determined.

  When the occurrence of the jackpot is confirmed, a stop symbol command indicating a combination of symbols (hit symbol) that is a jackpot is transmitted from the main control board C to the display control board D described later, and the display control board D receives the stop symbol command. Based on the above, the display result after the fluctuation of the LCD 3 is set to a combination of symbols that is a big hit. The lottery for determining whether or not to give a predetermined game value (special game state) to the player is performed at the timing of the start winning prize for acquiring the value of the internal random number counter 23b. It is performed in a normal variation selection process and a continuous effect selection process to be described later (S51 in FIG. 9 and S63 in FIG. 10). If the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the start winning in the confirmation is a value that generates a jackpot, the lottery result that gives a predetermined game value is derived (winning).

  The reach random number counter 23c is a counter for determining occurrence of losing reach. It is determined based on the value of the reach random number counter 23c whether the reach display is caused to appear after the reach display appears in the middle of the variable display, or the normal reach that does not show the reach display. The value of the reach random number counter 23c is updated by incrementing one by one within the range of “0 to 15” in the range of “0 to 15” by a counter update process (see S15 in FIG. 6) described later, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 15). It is returned to “0” again.

  The value of the reach random number counter 23c is acquired at the time of starting winning, similarly to the value of the internal random number counter 23b. The value of the internal random number counter 23b is not a value that generates a big hit, and the acquired reach random number When the value of the counter 23c is “7”, the lost reach lottery is won and the occurrence of the lost reach is determined. When a losing reach occurs, a losing reach symbol (a combination of symbols constituting the losing reach) stored in a counter buffer 23l described later is set as a stop symbol command (see FIG. 9, S56), and the losing reach design varies. Appears as a later display result.

  Here, the reach display means that the combination of the variation symbols Z displayed in the left and right display areas that are stopped first after the variation symbol Z displayed on the display screen 3a of the LCD 3 starts the variation display is the same symbol. This is a display that suggests that the player can expect a combination of jackpot symbols, suggesting that the jackpot will be a jackpot depending on the display result of the center variation symbol Z that satisfies the jackpot condition Yes, it is a kind of entertainment production. In the middle of the variable display, the entertainment effect means that a predetermined symbol represented by reach display appears on the display screen 3a of the LCD 3, a specific sound is output from the speaker 29, or the operation handle 54 is vibrated. This is an effect that causes the player to expect that the display result after the variable display will be a big hit with the display different from the normal. As a form of this entertainment production, a specific display such as a reach display is continuously (repeatedly) displayed on a plurality of variable displays before a big hit occurs in order to gradually increase the player's expectation. There is a continuous production to make.

  The continuous effect random number counter 23d is a counter for determining whether or not to execute the continuous effect in the middle of the variable display. The continuous effect of the present embodiment is a display of a variation that is performed several times before the occurrence of the jackpot as a dedicated variation display different from other variation displays, and the variation display before the variation display that generates the jackpot It is a production that suggests in advance the occurrence of a jackpot.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 5, each fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display set in the pachinko machine P will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating various variable displays displayed on the display screen 3a of the LCD 3. FIG. 5 (a) shows a normal variable display that is not in continuous production, and FIG. 5 (b) is a continuous display. FIG. 5 (c) is a diagram showing a dedicated variable display in the case where a big hit is made at the end of the continuous effect.

  In the variation pattern with respect to the normal variation display, as shown in FIG. 5A, an image B imitating a boxer is displayed on the upper side of the display screen 3a of the LCD 3, and the variation pattern Z is along the horizontal direction on the lower side. Are displayed in three display areas. At this time, on the upper side of the display screen 3a of the LCD 3, the front surfaces of the four number display parts 8a to 8d are opened, and the number of reserved balls is shown to the player by the form of the number display parts 8a to 8d.

  In the variation display variation pattern constituting the continuous effect, at the beginning, as shown in FIG. 5B, the variation symbol Z is displayed on the upper right side of the display screen 3a in a reduced size from the normal time. In the central portion of 3a, an image in which two boxers B play a game is displayed. Further, during the variable display, the shutter 11 described above is disposed at the closed position, and the number of display portions 8a to 8d are covered and the player cannot see the number of reserved balls. “World heavy class...” Or the like displayed on the front surface of the shutter 11 is displayed on the front side of the pachinko machine P together with a dedicated variation display that constitutes the continuous effect. On the upper right side of the display screen 3a, at the position corresponding to the window portion 11d of the shutter 11, the number “1” is displayed as the round number R, and the start of the variation pattern of “Round 1” is indicated to the player. It is. Note that the variation symbol Z does not necessarily have to be displayed at a position where it can be seen from the front, and the variation symbol Z may be displayed in a region at the top of the display screen 3 a and covered by the shutter 11. It is possible to provide a gameability that makes it difficult to visually recognize the change symbol Z, and allows the normally displayed change symbol Z to be invisible in a certain period including the stop symbol.

  When the variable display constituting the continuous effect is stopped, the variable symbol Z on the upper right of the display screen 3a is stopped, and the result of the game corresponding to the combination of the stopped symbols is displayed in the center of the display screen 3a. Specifically, the game continues during the fluctuation display, and the winning pattern where the right boxer B wins, the defeat pattern where the right boxer B loses, and the game without a match until the stop symbol appears The variation display is performed by three types of variation patterns of continuous patterns. When the display result after change is a big hit, change display based on the winning pattern is always executed.

  The variation display by the continuation pattern is executed when the dedicated variation display as the continuous effect continues after the display result after the variation is lost. Each time the variable display by the continuous effect continues, the display of the round number R is added and updated one by one. For this reason, the player can recognize the number of consecutive times of the variable display that makes up the continuous effect by glancing at the round number R. The variation display by the end pattern is executed when the display result after variation is lost and then returned to the normal variation display. At the end of the variable display by this end pattern, the shutter 11 moves upward, and the front of the number-of-times display portions 8a to 8d is opened so that the player can check the number of reserved balls. Note that the variation pattern is not necessarily limited to the type described above, and fewer patterns than the above may be set, or more various variation patterns may be set. In addition, it is preferable that the continuation pattern is not a single pattern, and it is preferable to provide a plurality of types of patterns. The pattern in which the game continues while the right boxer B is dominant, or the right boxer B is inferior. On the other hand, it is preferable to provide a pattern in which the game continues, a pattern in which the two fight equally and the game continues. Thereby, the interest of the game can be enhanced by giving an inflection to the player's expectation for the jackpot depending on the contents of the continuation pattern.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the execution conditions and the like of the continuous effect will be described. The continuous effect random number counter 23d is updated by incrementing one by one within the range from “0” to “255” by the counter update process (see S15 in FIG. 6), and again after reaching the maximum value (ie 255). Returned to "0". The value of the continuous effect random number counter 23d is acquired at the time of starting winning as well as the value of the internal random number counter 23b described above, and is rewritten when a certain condition is established, and acquired (or rewritten) at this time. ) When the value of the continuous effect random number counter 23d is “7”, the continuous effect is executed.

  The jackpot symbol counter 23e is a counter for determining a jackpot symbol (special symbol) to be stopped and displayed on the LCD 3 when the jackpot is won. The jackpot symbol counter 23e is updated by incrementing one by one within the range of “0 to 9” by a counter update process (see S15 in FIG. 6) described later, and again after reaching the maximum value (that is, 9). Returned to "0". The value of the jackpot symbol counter 23e is acquired at the time of starting winning along with the internal random number counter 23b and the reach random number counter 23c, and when the occurrence of the jackpot is determined based on the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the same time, The combination of the variation symbol Z that is stopped and displayed with respect to the variation display to be generated is the same as the value of the jackpot symbol counter 23e. That is, a value indicating a combination of the variable symbols Z in which three values of the jackpot symbol counter 23e are arranged is set in the stop symbol command (see S52 in FIG. 9 and S69 in FIG. 10).

  The lost symbol counter 23f is a counter for determining a symbol combination (lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed on the LCD 3 in the event of a loss. The lost symbol counter 23f is composed of three symbol counters that are associated with each variable symbol Z that is stopped and displayed on the left, middle, and right of the LCD 3. The losing symbol counter 23f is updated by adding 1 from “0” to “9” by a losing symbol counter updating process (see S17 in FIG. 6), which will be described later. . When the right symbol counter reaches the maximum value, the middle symbol counter is incremented by 1 and updated. When the middle symbol counter reaches the maximum value, the left symbol counter is incremented by one. In the case where the value of the internal random number counter 23b is not a value that generates a big hit, the variable display stop symbol is displayed on the LCD 3 according to the value of the lost symbol counter 23f.

  In the effect execution area 23g, the values of the internal random number counter 23b, the reach random number counter 23c, the continuous effect random number counter 23d, the jackpot symbol counter 23e, and the loss symbol counter 23f for the variable display being executed on the LCD 3 are displayed in a variable display ( This is an area for storing as variable display information). In the effect execution area 23g, when the variable display is not being executed on the LCD 3, and there is a variable display on hold when the value of the held ball counter 23a is “1” or more, the first of the variable displays on hold is first. The data of the variable display stored in the effect execution 1 memory 23h written in is written (see S44 in FIG. 8).

  The effect execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k variably display the values of the internal random number counter 23b, the reach random number counter 23c, the continuous effect random number counter 23d, the jackpot symbol counter 23e, and the lost symbol counter 23f for the pending variation display. It is a memory which memorizes as data. Writing of the variable display data to the effect execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k is executed at the time of starting winning. In addition, since the maximum number of standby times for variable display in this embodiment is four, four effect execution 1-4 memories 23h-23k are provided. When there are pending data in these four effect execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k, the data is written and used in the effect execution area 23g for each change display.

  In addition, the writing of the variable display data to the effect execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k is performed to the effect execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 23a. That is, when the value of the holding ball counter 23a is “1”, the effect execution 1 memory 23h is stored. When the value of the holding ball counter 23a is “2”, the effect execution 2 memory 23i is set, When the value of the counter 23a is “4”, the data for variable display is written in the effect execution 4 memory 23k (see S25 in FIG. 7).

  The counter buffer 23l is an area for temporarily storing the value of the counter being updated, and the values of the counters 23b to 23f described above are written and stored in the counter buffer 23l every time they are updated. The Further, when the value of the losing symbol counter 23f is updated by a losing symbol counter update process (see S17 in FIG. 6) described later, when the value (count value) indicates the combination of symbols constituting the losing reach, The count value is stored as a value to be used when losing reach occurs. Specifically, the left symbol counter and the right symbol counter constituting the lost symbol counter 23f have the same combination of count values, and the middle symbol counter indicates a value different from the count value. (For example, when the combination of the left, middle, and right variation symbols Z is “7, 6, 7”, “1, 5, 1”, etc.), the count value of the loss symbol counter 23f indicates the loss reach. It is stored in the counter buffer 23l as a value indicating the combination of symbols to be configured.

  The continuous flag 23m is a flag for storing the establishment of the execution condition of the continuous effect, and when the execution condition of the continuous effect based on the value of the continuous effect random number counter 23d or the like is satisfied at the start winning. Turned on (see S30 in FIG. 7). In the variation display that starts when the continuous flag 23m is turned on, a variation pattern of a dedicated variation display that constitutes the continuous representation is set by the continuous representation selection process (see S48 in FIG. 8). Is executed. The continuous flag 23m is turned off when the victory pattern or the defeat pattern is selected in the selection of the variation pattern at the start of the variation (see S68 in FIG. 10). For this reason, after the change display by the victory pattern and the defeat pattern is executed, the normal change display is restored. Here, the variation display of either the victory pattern or the defeat pattern continues (basically) until the variation display for the start winning that satisfies the execution condition of the continuous performance is executed. The state where it is difficult to visually recognize the number of reserved balls continues until the variable display that triggers the execution of the joint effect is executed.

  The round number counter 23n is a counter for counting the number of rounds R displayed on the display screen 3a of the LCD 3 during the continuous effect. The round number counter 23n is cleared to “0” when the execution condition of the continuous effect is satisfied (see S31 in FIG. 7), and is incremented by “1” every time the variable display constituting the continuous effect is set. It is updated (see S61 in FIG. 10). For this reason, the value of the round number counter 23n is updated in synchronization with the number of executions of the variable display constituting the continuous effect. The value of the round number counter 23n is used to set a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern displayed on the LCD 3 (see S62 in FIG. 10). Thereby, the number of rounds R corresponding to the continuous number of variable displays constituting the continuous effect can be displayed on the display screen 3a of the LCD 3.

  The MPU 21 incorporating the ROM 22 and the RAM 23 is connected to an input / output port 25 via a bus line. These are connected to the display control board D for controlling the above-described symbol variation display, the start port switch 27, and other input / output devices 30, respectively.

  The start port switch 27 is a switch for detecting a winning ball in the symbol operation port (start port) 4, and is provided in the vicinity of the symbol operation port 4. When a ball is detected by the start port switch 27, the payout motor 26 is driven by the control of the payout control board H, and five prize balls are paid out. Further, when a ball is detected by the start port switch 27, a value of the internal random number counter 23b or the like is acquired, and the acquired value is indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 23a as the data of the variable display. 4 is written and stored in the memories 23h to 23k.

  The display control board D includes an MPU 31 as a one-chip microcomputer, a video RAM 34, a character ROM 35, an image controller 36, an input / output port 37, an output port 38, and the like. One of the input / output ports 37 is connected to the input / output port 25 of the main control board C, the sound lamp control board L, and the shielding solenoid 12, and the other input / output port 37 is connected to a bus line. An MPU 31 is connected. An image controller 36 is connected to the input of the output port 38, and an LCD 3 is connected to the output of the output port 37.

  The MPU 31 of the display control board D is for controlling the (variation) display of the LCD 3 based on the control command transmitted from the main control board C, and includes a ROM 32 and a RAM 33. The ROM 32 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 31 and fixed value data. The program of the flowchart of FIG. 11 is stored in the ROM 32 as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 33 is a memory that stores work data and flags used when various programs are executed by the MPU 31, and includes a holding ball counter 33a, a relay flag 33b, and an effect execution area 33c.

  The holding ball counter 33a is a counter for storing the number of standby times of the variable display (the number of holding balls) and controlling the mode (lamp lighting state) of the number display units 8a to 8d via the sound lamp control board L. . This holding ball counter 33a is incremented by “1” when the display control board D receives the start winning command transmitted from the main control board C at the time of starting winning (see S72 in FIG. 11), and starts the variable display. Sometimes “1” is subtracted (see S76 in FIG. 11). When the value of the holding ball counter 33a is updated, the display control board D transmits a lighting command with the value of the holding ball counter 33a added to the voice lamp control board L, and the voice lamp control board L sends the lighting command. The lighting state of the holding LED 82 is updated in accordance with the instruction, and the number of lighting of the number of display units 8a to 8d is made to coincide with the number of the holding balls. Since the value of the holding ball counter 33a of the display control board D changes in the range of “0” to “4” in synchronization with the holding ball counter 23a of the main control board C, the display control is not necessarily performed. It is not necessary to provide the circuit board D, and the value of the holding ball counter 23a of the main control circuit board C may be received every time when starting winning and starting fluctuation.

  The continuous end flag 33b is a flag for storing the fact that the variation pattern command received at the start of variation indicates the end of the continuous effect until the end of variation. The continuous end flag 33b is turned on when a display command indicating the end of the continuous effect is received from the main control board C, which is a variable display constituting the continuous effect (see S81 in FIG. 11). When the confirmation command indicating the end of the variable display is received with the connection end flag 33b turned on, the shielding solenoid 12 is turned off and the number of display portions 8a to 8d is covered by the shutter 11 Is restored. When the control for turning off the shielding solenoid 12 is executed, the relay end flag 33b is also turned off (see S87 in FIG. 11).

  When the display command transmitted from the main control board C is received, the effect execution area 33c is for storing data relating to the variation pattern and the stop symbol indicated by the display command. When the display control board D receives the display command, the variation pattern command and the stop symbol command constituting the display command are written in the effect execution area 33c (see FIG. 11, S75), and the variation display is performed according to the written data. Is done.

  The video RAM 34 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the LCD 3, and the aspect of the display screen 3 a of the LCD 3 is changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 34. The character ROM 35 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the display screen 3a of the LCD 3. In the character ROM 35, image data of each variation symbol Z, boxer B, round number R, and The image data of each variation pattern including the victory pattern, the defeat pattern, and the end pattern, and other data used for all images displayed on the LCD 3 are stored. The display control board D displays a variable display corresponding to the display command transmitted from the main control board C on the display screen 3 a of the LCD 3 using the image data stored in the character ROM 35.

  The image controller 36 adjusts the timings of the MPU 31, the video RAM 34, and the output port 37, intervenes in reading and writing data, and displays the display data stored in the video RAM 34 with reference to the character ROM 35 at a predetermined timing. Is displayed.

  The sound lamp control board L performs sound control of sound effects output from the speaker 29 and lighting control of various lamps 28 including lamps built in the number of display units 8a to 8d. Since the sound lamp control board L is controlled by a command transmitted from the display control board D, the LCD 3 controlled by the display control board D, the lamp 28 and the speaker 29 controlled by the sound lamp control board L, and the like. Are controlled in synchronization with each other, and a variable display and various effects are executed.

  Here, a control command transmitted from the main control board C to the display control board D for controlling the variable display will be described. The control command for change display includes a change pattern command, a stop symbol command, and a confirmation command. Each control command is composed of 2 bytes, and the upper 4 bits of the first byte are used as bits for identifying each command. At the start of variation, a variation pattern command for designating a series of variation patterns from the beginning to the end of variation display and a stop symbol command indicating a stop symbol are displayed as display commands for instructing the contents of variation display. Is transmitted to D (see S49 in FIG. 8). In addition, when the fluctuation is stopped, a confirmation command is transmitted to the display control board D (see FIG. 6, S14), and the fluctuation symbol Z displayed on the display screen 3a of the LCD 3 is confirmed and stopped as a display result of the fluctuation display.

  Next, each process executed by the pachinko machine P configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a main process executed on the main control board C of the pachinko machine P. In the main processing, initialization processing (S11) such as restoration when there is backup data, initialization of each value such as RAM and I / O, and setting of each interrupt such as a timer interrupt is executed. After that, the processes from S12 to S18 are repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 ms) to control the game.

  In the start winning process (S12), it is confirmed whether or not the ball has won the symbol operating port (starting port) 4 and the contents of the variable display are set. In the variation start process (S13), a display command for starting variation display is transmitted to the display control board D at the variation start timing. Details of the start winning process (S12) and the change start process (S13) will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In the fluctuation stop process (S14), first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is being made. Here, the jackpot includes a special game displayed on the LCD 3 at the time of the big jackpot and a predetermined time after the special game ends. The predetermined time after the end of the special game is set as, for example, the time required for adjusting each state of the pachinko machine P. If it is determined that it is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the variation time in the variation pattern representing the type classified according to the content of the variation display such as the presence or absence of reach display has ended. This process is performed by determining whether or not the variation time set for each variation pattern has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has ended, a confirmation command, which is one of the control commands, is output to the display control board D in order to stop and check the fluctuation, and this process ends. When the confirmation control board D inputs the confirmation command, the display control board D stops and displays (determines) the fluctuation display on the LCD 3.

  In the counter update process (S15), the values of the internal random number counter 23b, the reach random number counter 23c, the continuous effect random number counter 23d, and the jackpot symbol counter 23e are updated. In the jackpot process (S16), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is successful. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit, the process is skipped and the process is terminated. In the opening process of the specific winning opening 5, the specific winning opening 5 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have passed or 10 balls have been won) so that the balls can easily win. If the ball passes through the V zone 5a while the specific winning opening 5 is opened, the continuation right is established, and after the specific winning opening 5 is closed, the specific winning opening 5 is held again for a predetermined time (or 10 balls). Open until you win. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning award 5 is repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds).

  In the lost symbol counter update process (S17), the value of the lost symbol counter 23f is updated. Thereafter, the lost symbol counter update process (S17) is repeatedly executed for the remaining time until the next execution timing of the process of S12 arrives. Since each process of S12 to S16 needs to be executed periodically, in the process of S18, the elapsed time from the execution of the process of the previous S12 is checked (S18). As a result of the check, if a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) has elapsed since the previous execution of the process of S12 (S18: Yes), the process proceeds to S12. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not elapsed (S18: No), the process proceeds to S17, and the lost symbol counter update process (S17) is repeated. Here, since the execution time of each process of S12-S16 changes according to the state of a game, the remaining time until the next execution timing of the process of S12 comes is not a fixed time. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the lost symbol counter update process (S17) using the remaining time, the value of the lost symbol counter 23f can be updated at random.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the start winning process (S12) executed in the main process (see FIG. 6) of the main control board C. This start winning process (S12) is a process of confirming whether or not there is a start winning, and when there is a starting winning, selecting a variation pattern, a stop symbol, etc. as the contents of the variable display at that timing.

  In the start winning process (S12), first, it is confirmed whether or not the start port switch 27 has detected a ball (S21). If a sphere is detected (S21: Yes), it is confirmed whether or not the value of the retained sphere counter 23a is equal to or greater than “4” (S22). If the value is less than “4” (S22: No), since the variable display data is not stored for the maximum number of standby times, “1” is added to the value of the reserved ball counter 23a (S23). A start winning command to which the value of the retained ball counter 23a after the addition is added is transmitted to the display control board D (S24).

  The start winning command is composed of 2-byte data, and is composed of the first byte data indicating the occurrence of the starting win and the second byte data indicating the value of the holding ball counter 23a from “1” to “4”. Is done. For transmission of a control command from the main control board C, the command is once written in a transmission buffer provided in the RAM 23 of the main control board C (not shown), and is transmitted byte by byte to the display control board D in the order of writing.

  After the processing of S24, the value of the holding ball counter 23a indicates each value of the internal random number counter 23b, the reach random number counter 23c, the continuous effect random number counter 23d, the jackpot symbol counter 23e, and the lost symbol counter 23f as data of fluctuation display. The performance execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k are written and stored (S25), and it is confirmed whether or not the value of the internal random number counter 23b is "7", which is one of the values for generating a big hit (S26).

  If the value of the internal random number counter 23b in the process of S26 is a value “7” that generates a big hit (S26: Yes), the execution condition of the continuous effect is established, and the performance execution 1 to 1 indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 23a is established. The value of the continuous effect random number counter 23d stored in the four memories 23h to 23k is rewritten to a value “7” corresponding to the execution of the continuous effect (S27), and the process proceeds to S28. On the other hand, if the value of the internal random number counter 23b is a value other than “7” in the process of S26 (S26: No), the process of S27 is skipped and the process proceeds to S28.

  Here, there are two kinds of values “7” and “315” that cause the value of the internal random number counter 23b to generate a big hit. Of these, only when “7” is indicated, the variable display is performed in the process of S27. The data is rewritten, and a continuous effect is executed by the change display that generates a big hit and the change display that is waiting at that time. Therefore, since a continuous effect is not always executed when a big hit occurs, the player is expected to expect a big win even for a variable display other than the variable display constituting the continuous effect. Can do.

  In the process of S28, it is confirmed whether the value of the continuous effect random number counter 23d stored in the effect execution 1-4 memories 23h-23k indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 23a is “7” (S28). If the value of the continuous effect random number counter 23d is “7” (S28: Yes), it is confirmed whether the continuous flag 23m is on (S29). If the continuous flag 23m is not on (S29: No), the execution condition of the continuous effect is established, the continuous flag is turned on (S30), and the value of the round number counter 23n is cleared to “0” (S31). ), The start winning process (S12) is terminated. If the continuous flag 23m is on in the process of S29 (S29: Yes), the process of S30 and S31 is skipped and the start winning process (S12) is terminated. Since the value of the round number counter 23n is cleared to “0” only when the continuous flag 23m is off in the process of S29, even if the execution condition of the continuous effect is satisfied again during the continuous effect execution period. The value of the round number counter 23n is not cleared to “0”, and the value of the round number counter 23n can be correctly updated.

  In the process of S28, if the value of the continuous effect random number counter 23d stored in the effect execution 1-4 memory 23h-23k indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 23a is not "7" (S28: No), the continuous effect Since the execution condition is not established, the processes of S29 to S31 are skipped and the start winning process (S12) is terminated. If the start port switch 27 does not detect a ball in the process of S21 (S21: No), it is not when the start winning is established, and the value of the retained ball counter 23a is “4” or more in the process of S22. If so (S22: Yes), since the variable display data for the maximum number of standby times is stored, the processing of S23 to S27 is skipped and the start winning process (S12) is terminated.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the change start process (S13) executed in the main process (see FIG. 6) of the main control board C. In the variation start process (S13), a display command to be transmitted to the display control board D is determined according to the mode selected in the start winning process (S12), and the variation display according to the mode selected at the start winning timing is displayed. This process is performed by the LCD 3 via the control board D.

  In the variation start process (S13), first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the reserved ball counter 23a is equal to or greater than “1” (S41). If it is “1” or more (S41: Yes), it is confirmed whether or not it is in a variable display or jackpot (in a special gaming state to which a predetermined gaming value is given) (S42). If the fluctuation display is not being performed and the big hit is not being made (S42: No), "1" is subtracted from the value of the holding ball counter 23a (S43), and the fluctuation for executing the presentation stored in the presentation execution 1 memory 23h. The display data is written in the effect execution area 23g (S44). Further, the variation display data stored in the execution execution 2 to 4 memories 23i to 23k as the data for execution execution are shifted one by one to the execution execution 1 to 3 memories 23h to 23j (S45).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the connection flag 23m is on (S46). If it is not on (S46: No), a normal variation selection process for selecting the contents of the normal variation display is executed to display the control board D for display. The display command to be transmitted to is determined (S47), the determined display command is transmitted to the display control board D (S49), and the variation start process is terminated. If the continuous flag 23m is on in the process of S46 (S46: Yes), the display command is determined by executing the continuous effect selection process for selecting the contents of the dedicated variable display constituting the continuous effect. (S48), the process proceeds to S49. Since the variable display is set by a separate process depending on whether the continuous flag 23m is on or off, the dedicated variable display is selected while the continuous flag 23m is on and the execution condition of the continuous effect is established. can do.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the process of S41 that the value of the holding ball counter 23a is less than “1”, that is, “0” (S41: No), and in the process of S42, the display is fluctuating or being a big hit Is confirmed (S42: Yes), each process of S43 to S49 is skipped and the variation start process (S13) is terminated.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the normal variation selection process (S47) executed in the variation start process (S13) shown in FIG. The normal variation selection process (S47) is a process for selecting a variation pattern for a normal variation display other than the dedicated variation display constituting the continuous effect, and the variation display is based on the variation display data acquired at the time of winning a start. Is selected and a display command to be transmitted to the display control board D is determined.

  In this normal variation selection process (S47), first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the internal random number counter 23b stored in the effect execution area 23g is a value that generates a jackpot (S51), and if the value is a value that generates a jackpot. (S51: Yes), a value indicating a combination of symbols corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter 23e stored in the effect execution area 23g is set in the stop symbol command (S52). After that, a value corresponding to a variation pattern with reach display (reach pattern) is extracted from a jackpot table in which a different variation pattern command is associated with each of a plurality of variation patterns that generate jackpots, and set as a variation pattern command ( S53). The setting of the variation pattern command and the stop symbol command is performed by writing a value indicating each command in the transmission buffer assigned to the RAM 23. After the process of S53, this normal fluctuation selection process (S47) is terminated, and the process returns to the fluctuation start process (S13) shown in FIG.

  In the process of S51, if the value of the internal random number counter 23b is not a value that generates a jackpot (S51: No), is the value of the reach random number counter 23c stored in the effect execution area 23g a value that generates a loss reach? It is confirmed whether or not (S54). If the value is a value that causes a loss reach (S54: Yes), a value indicating a combination of the variable symbols Z constituting the loss reach stored in the counter buffer 23l is set in the stop symbol command (S55). Thereafter, a value corresponding to the reach pattern is extracted from a haze reach table in which a different variation pattern command is associated with each of a plurality of variation patterns that cause a loss reach, and set as a variation pattern command (S56). The selection process (S47) ends.

  If the value of the reach random number counter 23c stored in the effect execution area 23g in the processing of S54 is not a value that causes a loss reach (S54: No), the value of the lose symbol counter 23f stored in the effect execution area 23g is set. The stop symbol command is set (S57). After that, a value corresponding to the variation pattern of loss (loss pattern) not accompanied by reach display is set in the variation pattern command (S58), and this normal variation selection process (S47) is terminated.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the continuous effect selection process (S48) executed in the variation start process (S13) shown in FIG. The continuous effect selection process (S48) is a process for selecting a variation pattern from among the variation patterns of the variation display that constitutes the continuous effect. And a display command to be transmitted to the display control board D is determined.

  In this continuous effect selection process (S48), first, “1” is added to the value of the round number counter 23n (S61), and the value corresponding to the value of the round number counter 23n after the addition is set to the upper byte of the variation pattern command. Set to. For example, if the value of the round number counter 23n is “1”, “C1h” is used, and if the value of the round number counter 23n is “3”, the value “C3h” is used as the upper byte of the variation pattern command. Note that “C0h” is used as the upper byte of the fluctuation pattern command for normal fluctuation display other than the fluctuation display constituting the continuous effect. The display control board D confirms the upper byte of the variation pattern command, determines whether or not the variation display constitutes the continuous effect, selects an appropriate variation display, and further selects the value of the round number counter 23n. The image of the round number R corresponding to is displayed on the display screen 3a of the LCD 3 during the continuous effect.

  After the process of S62, it is confirmed whether the value of the internal random number counter 23b stored in the effect execution area 23g is a value that generates a big jackpot (S63). If the value is not a value that generates a big jackpot (S63: No), The value of the lost symbol counter 23f stored in the effect execution area 23g is set as a stop symbol command (S64). Next, it is confirmed whether the value of the continuous effect random number counter 23d stored in the effect execution area 23g is “7”. If the value is not “7” (S65: No), the value “01h” corresponding to the continuation pattern is obtained. Is set as the lower byte of the variation pattern command (S66), and the continuous effect selection process (S48) is terminated. When this continuation pattern is selected, the process of turning off the continuation flag (S68) is skipped, so that the variability display started next time can be changed to the variability display constituting the continuation effect again.

  If the value of the continuous effect random number counter 23g stored in the effect execution area 23g in the process of S65 is “7” (S65: Yes), the value “02h” corresponding to the defeat pattern is used as the lower byte of the variation pattern command. The setting is made (S67), the continuous flag 23m is turned off (S68), and the continuous effect selection process (S48) is ended. Since the succession flag 23m is turned off in the process of S68, the fluctuation display started after the defeat pattern can be a normal fluctuation display.

  When it is confirmed in the process of S63 that the value of the internal random number counter 23b stored in the effect execution area 23g is a value that generates a jackpot (S63: Yes), the jackpot symbol counter 23e stored in the effect execution area 23g. A value indicating the combination of the variation symbols 10 corresponding to the value of is set in the stop symbol command (S69). Thereafter, the value “03h” corresponding to the victory pattern is set in the lower byte of the variation pattern command (S70), the continuous flag 23m is turned off (S68), and this continuous effect selection process (S48) is terminated.

  Here, if it is confirmed that the value of the internal random number counter 23b stored in the effect execution area 23g by the process of S63 is a value that generates a big hit, the value of the continuous effect random number counter 23d confirmed in the process of S65. Regardless of the variation pattern, the variation pattern (variation pattern command) corresponding to the winning pattern is selected. As a result, even if the variable display that accidentally generates a big hit is waited before the variable display for which the execution condition of the continuous effect is established, the display result of the variable display by the defeat pattern or the continuation pattern becomes a big hit. To prevent unnatural fluctuation display.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of command reception processing executed by the display control board D. This command reception process is an interrupt process executed when a command is received from the main control board C in the display control board D, and is associated in advance with the command transmitted from the main control board C by this process. Processing is performed on the display control board D.

  In this command reception process, first, it is confirmed whether a start winning command has been received (S71). If the start winning command has been received (S71: Yes), it is the timing when the ball has won the symbol operating port 4, and therefore the value of the holding ball counter 33a is incremented by "1" (S72). Further, a lighting command to which the value of the holding ball counter 33a is added is transmitted to the sound lamp control board L (S73), and the lighting states of the number display sections 8a to 8d are updated under the control of the sound lamp control board L. If the start winning command has not been received in the processing of S71 (S71: No), the command other than the starting winning command has been received, so the processing of S72 and S73 is skipped and the processing proceeds to S74.

  In the process of S74, it is confirmed whether a display command has been received (S74). If the display command is not received (S74: No), each process executed when the display command is received is skipped, and the process proceeds to S83. When reception of the display command is confirmed (S74: Yes), the variation pattern command and the stop symbol command constituting the display command are written in the effect execution area 33c (S75). When the display command is received, it is the timing to start the variable display, so that the value of the holding ball counter 33a is decremented by “1” (S76), and the lighting command to which the value of the subtracted holding ball counter 33a is added. Is transmitted to the sound lamp control board L (S77), and the sound lamp control board L is caused to update the lighting states of the number-of-times display sections 8a to 8d.

  After the processing of S77, it is confirmed whether the received display command indicates “Round 1” (S78). The display command indicating “Round 1” indicates the first change display after the upper byte of the change pattern command is “C1h” and the execution condition of the continuous effect is established. If the received display command indicates “round 1” (S78: Yes), the shielding solenoid 12 is turned on (S79), and the process proceeds to S80. When the shielding solenoid 12 is turned on, the shutter 11 is disposed at the closed position and the number of times display portions 8a to 8d are covered. For this reason, the number of display portions 8a to 8d can be obscured at the timing when the first variation display after the execution condition of the continuous effect is established, and the system waits when it is determined that a big hit will be generated at the time of start winning. The state where the number display sections 8a to 8d are obscured can be continued over a period in which all the variable displays are executed.

  Here, the timing at which the number display sections 8a to 8d are covered may be the timing at which the execution condition of the continuous effect is established. A command for turning on the shielding solenoid 12 is transmitted from the main control board C at the timing when the continuous flag is turned on in the start winning process of FIG. 7, and the display control board D receives the command at the timing when the command is received. You may make it turn on. It is possible to continue the state of covering the number display sections 8a to 8d for a longer time.

  If the display command received in the process of S78 does not indicate “round 1” (S78: No), the process proceeds to S80 without turning on the shielding solenoid 12. In the process of S80, it is confirmed whether the received display command indicates a victory pattern or a defeat pattern (S80). If these are the patterns (S80: Yes), the continuous end flag 33b is turned on and shielded at the end of the fluctuation. The fact that the solenoid 12 is turned off is memorized (S81), and the fluctuation display is started (S82). If it is confirmed in the process of S80 that the received display command is not a victory pattern or a defeat pattern (S80: No), the variable display is started without turning on the continuation end flag 33b (S82). When the variation display is started based on the variation pattern and stop pattern selected by the main control board C in the process of S82, the display control of the LCD 3 and the lighting of the lamp 28 are performed by the processing not shown until the variation time of each variation pattern elapses. Control, audio output control of the speaker 29, and the like are performed.

  In the process of S83, it is confirmed whether a confirmation command has been received (S83). When reception of the confirmation command is confirmed (S83: Yes), the variable display is stopped and confirmed (S84), and it is confirmed whether the connection end flag 33b is on (S85). If the continuous end flag 33b is on (S85: Yes), it is the timing to end the continuous effect, so the shielding solenoid 12 is turned off to raise the shutter 11, and the front of the number display sections 8a to 8d is displayed. Open. Thereafter, the continuous end flag 33b is turned off (S87), and the process proceeds to S88.

  If the confirmation command is not received in the process of S83 (S83: No), and if the continuous end flag 33b is OFF in the process of S85 (S85: No), the process of S86 and S87 is skipped. To S88. In the processing of S88, other processing corresponding to the command received when receiving the command other than the above-described command is performed (S88), and the command reception processing is ended.

  Next, a description will be given of the game play by the continuous effect in the pachinko machine P of the first embodiment described above with reference mainly to FIG. At the start of the game, there is no change display during standby, and the number of held balls is “0”. In this case, all the number display parts 8a to 8d are turned off. When a player plays a game, when a ball wins the symbol operating port 4 (see FIG. 1) and a start winning is achieved, normal variation display is started (see FIG. 5A), and the variation display is executed. If there are more start wins, the number of balls held will increase. When the number of reserved balls increases, the number of display portions 8a to 8d is turned on by the number corresponding to the increase under the control of the sound lamp control board L. On the other hand, when the variable display is finished in a state where one or more number display parts 8a to 8d are lit, one of the rightmost number display parts among the number display parts being lit is turned off, and the number of reserved balls for one time is displayed. It becomes digestion and the change display continues. The state shown in FIG. 5A indicates that the number of held balls is “3”, and that the variation display is performed three times after the variation display being executed.

  When the execution condition of the continuous effect is established at the timing of the start winning prize, the variable display started thereafter becomes a dedicated variable display constituting the continuous effect. In this dedicated variable display, the display is reduced and displayed on the upper right side of the display screen 3a from the normal time, and a variable display in which two boxers B play a game is executed in the center of the display screen 3a (FIG. 5). (See (b)). During this variable display, the shutter 11 placed at the open position on the upper side of the number display parts 8a to 8d is lowered and placed at the closed position overlapping the front of the number display parts 8a to 8d, and the shutter 11 displays the number of times. Cover the portions 8a to 8d. For the player, it becomes difficult to visually recognize the number of reserved balls continuously during the execution period of the continuous effect. Therefore, an unexpected game in which a part of the situation is difficult to understand can be realized.

  If it is determined that the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the time of starting winning is a value “7” that generates a jackpot (FIG. 7, S26: Yes), the effect execution 1-4 memories 23h-23k The value of the continuous effect random number counter 23d stored in is rewritten to a value for executing the continuous effect, and the execution condition of the continuous effect is established. When the execution condition of the continuous effect is established, a display command indicating “Round 1” is transmitted to the display control board D, and the display control board D turns on the shielding solenoid 12 (see S79 in FIG. 11). ), The number of times display portions 8a to 8d are hidden by the shutter 11. That is, when it is determined that the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the time of starting winning by the process of S26 in FIG. 12 is turned on (see S79 in FIG. 11), and the shutter 11 is disposed at a closed position that covers the number of times display portions 8a to 8d. Therefore, the opening / closing operation (shielding operation) of the shutter 11 can be associated with the occurrence of the special gaming state, and the transition to the specific gaming state can be suggested by the opening / closing operation of the shutter 11. Therefore, it is possible to make the player strongly expect a transition to the special gaming state in a state where the number of reserved balls cannot be visually recognized by the opening / closing operation of the shutter 11, and new gaming properties can be provided to the player.

  Further, the process of S26 in FIG. 7 determines whether or not to change the gaming state to the special gaming state at the time of starting winning and establishes the execution condition for continuous production. Therefore, the state in which the number-of-times display portions 8a to 8d are covered by the shutter 11 can be generated at an early stage close to the timing of the start winning prize, which is the opportunity, and the state in which the number of reserved balls is difficult to visually recognize Can last longer.

  Further, the shielding solenoid 12 is turned off by the process of S86 in FIG. 11 after the shutter 11 covers the number of times display portions 8a to 8d. The display control board is in a state where the connection end flag 33b is turned on. This is a case where D receives a confirmation command. The continuation end flag 33b is turned on when the variation display by the victory pattern or the defeat pattern is executed. The variation display of either the victory pattern or the defeat pattern indicates that the execution condition of the continuation effect is satisfied. After the start-up variation display at the start winning time is displayed, the display continues until the variation display for the start-up winning where the execution condition is satisfied is executed. If there is a variable display of “1” or more at the time of start winning when the execution condition of the continuous effect is established, after the shutter 11 covers the number of display portions 8a to 8d over a plurality of variable displays, The shutter 11 is raised and returned to a state where the number of display units 8a to 8d can be visually recognized. Therefore, after the continuous effect in which the change display in the state where the number of the reserved balls is made difficult to visually recognize is performed a plurality of times, the game is given to the player to transition to the special game state.

  Here, if the occurrence of a jackpot is confirmed at the time of a start winning in a conventional gaming machine, a losing reach will be shown each time on a waiting display before the confirmation, or a specific character (for example, “dinosaur”) Some perform a continuous effect by controlling the display to appear each time. However, in such a gaming machine, the player may know that a specific character or the like constituting the continuous effect is performed up to the number of times of variable display during standby before the occurrence of the jackpot is confirmed. . When a specific character that constitutes the continuous effect is displayed on the LCD, the player confirms the number of standby times of the variable display on the frequency display unit, and displays the last variable display among the standby variable displays at that time. In this case, the change display in the middle until reaching the last change display becomes digestive for the player, and there are few change displays that are expected to win big hits. There was a problem of becoming.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of display portions 8a to 8d are covered by the shutter 11 during execution of the variable display that constitutes the continuous effect, and the player visually recognizes the number of held balls. Since it becomes a difficult state, the player cannot easily confirm the number of reserved balls after visually recognizing the start of the variable display (see FIG. 5B) constituting the continuous effect. Thus, the player views the variation display with the expectation that the variation display being executed may be the last variation display constituting the continuous effect. Therefore, it is possible to play a game with expectation on the variable display of each time after the start of the continuous effect, and to have a greater expectation as the variable displays constituting the continuous effect are accumulated. That is, by making it difficult to visually recognize the number of display units 8a to 8d during the continuous effect, it becomes difficult to detect the variable display that has triggered the continuous effect, and for each variable display during the execution of the continuous effect. The player can be expected to make a transition to a specific gaming state, and the number of variable display targets that can be expected to make a transition to an advantageous gaming state can be increased by a continuous effect. Therefore, the process of selecting the contents of the dynamic display in the middle of configuring the continuous effect is not wasted, and the continuous effect approaching an advantageous game can be utilized over a plurality of dynamic displays.

  In addition, the display control board D of the pachinko machine P is configured to perform a variable display based on the image data stored in the character ROM 34. In the character ROM 34, the shutter 11 covers the number-of-times display units 8a to 8d. Dedicated image data to be displayed on the display screen 3a of the LCD 3 is stored only during the period of being arranged at the closed position. For this reason, during the period when the shutter 11 is located at the closed position, the display control board D can perform dedicated variable display based on the dedicated image data stored in the character ROM 34. Therefore, it is possible to make the game play special during the period in which the shutter 11 covers the number-of-times display units 8a to 8d, and to enhance the fun of the game in which the shutter 11 covers the number-of-times display units 8a to 8d. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the number of display units 8 a to 8 d include a display screen 3 a of the LCD 3 on which the variable symbol 10 is displayed, and a symbol operating port 4 in which the ball entrance is detected by the start port switch 27. It is disposed at a position shifted from the gap. The symbol operation port 4 is a part that a player pays attention to confirm the start winning prize, and the display screen 3 on which the variation symbol 10 is displayed is a player who plays a game in anticipation of the appearance of the jackpot display result. Naturally, it is a site that attracts attention. Therefore, the area between the symbol operation port 4 and the display screen 3a of the LCD 3 is an area through which the player moves when moving the viewpoint. When the number of reserved balls is displayed in this area, the number of waiting times is displayed in the game. It is easy to be confirmed by the person. Even when the shutter 11 covers the number of times display portions 8a to 8d, the player can easily know the number of standby times before that. In the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the number-of-times display sections 8a to 8d are arranged at positions shifted from between the symbol operation port 4 and the display screen 3a of the LCD 3, so that the player can The number of reserved balls displayed by the number of times display units 8a to 8d is difficult to confirm even if the traffic is made. Therefore, when the number-of-times display sections 8a to 8d are covered with the shutter 11, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to know the number of reserved balls before that.

  In particular, in the pachinko machine P, the number-of-times display units 8a to 8d are arranged on the upper side opposite to the symbol operation port 4 with respect to the display screen 3a of the LCD 3. Since it is troublesome to check the mode of the number display sections 8a to 8d by passing through the display screen 3a of the LCD 3 every time there is a ball entering the symbol operating port 4, the number display section is for the player who plays the game. It is possible to make it difficult to confirm the number of reserved balls displayed by 8a to 8d, and when the number of display portions 8a to 8d is covered with the shutter 11, the previous number of held balls can be made more difficult to understand. .

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment described above, the number of reserved balls is displayed according to the lighting state of the number display units 8a to 8d disposed on the upper side of the LCD 3, and the shutter 11 is rotated by the solenoid 12 to display the number of display units 8a to 8d. The player made it difficult to see the number of reserved balls. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, instead of displaying the number of held balls by the number of display units 8a to 8d, a number display area 201b for displaying the number of held balls is provided on the display screen 3a of the LCD 3, and a display control board D is provided. The display of the number display area 201b is updated by this control to display the number of reserved balls and the motor 203 slides the shutter 202 to cover the number of display areas 201b for displaying the number of reserved balls. In the following, the same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  FIGS. 12A and 12B are front views of the central display device in the second embodiment, where FIG. 12A shows a state where the number of reserved balls is displayed, and FIG. 12B shows a state where the number of held balls is covered. . The display screen 3a of the LCD 3 is provided with a display area in which a variable symbol 201a is displayed at the center thereof, and the number of times four white circles are displayed side by side along the left-right direction on the upper right side of the display screen 3a. A display area 201b is provided. The number of circles in the number display area 201b is changed to the display of red circles by the number corresponding to the number of reserved balls, and the number of reserved balls is displayed. Since the control of the display control board D is known, the description thereof is omitted.

  On the upper side of the number display area 201b of the display screen 3a, as shown in FIG. 12A, a shutter 202 made of synthetic resin, and a movable member 202 is provided with a driving force applied to the shutter 202. A motor 203 that operates in the vertical direction is provided so as to overlap with 201b. The shutter 202 includes a rod-shaped rack 202a having a plurality of tooth-shaped surfaces on one side, and a plate portion 202b formed on one end side of the rack 202a and formed larger than the number-of-times display area 201b for displaying the number of reserved balls. . The motor 203 includes a gear 203a that meshes with the rack 202a of the shutter 202 and moves the shutter 202 up and down.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, the shutter 202 is disposed at a position that does not overlap the number-of-times display area 201b of the LCD 3 in the state of being disposed on the upper side, and the motor 203 is in the forward direction (see FIG. 12A). When the gear 203a that is driven in the counterclockwise direction and is fixed to the shaft rotates, the rack 202a of the shutter 202 engaged with the gear 203a moves downward. When the motor 203 rotates approximately half a turn, the plate portion 202b of the movable member 202 overlaps with the front side of the number display area 201b, and the number of reserved balls cannot be visually recognized (state shown in FIG. 12B).

  This motor 203 is connected to the input / output port 45 of the display control board D (not shown), and at the timing when the shielding solenoid 12 in the first embodiment is turned on by the control of the display control board D. The motor 203 is driven in the forward direction to move the shutter 202 so as to overlap the number display area 201b. On the other hand, at the timing when the shielding solenoid 12 in the first embodiment is turned off, the motor 203 is driven in the reverse direction to move the shutter 202 superimposed on the number display area 201b to restore the mode of the number display area 201b. Let

  Thus, in the pachinko machine P of the second embodiment, the shutter 202 is moved so as to overlap the number display area 201b. It can be realized by the shutter 202 that slides and the motor 203 that slides the shutter 202.

Here, the detection means in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2 is processing of the start port switch 27 and the main control board C in the above embodiment, and whether the start port switch 27 has detected a ball. This process corresponds to the process (S21 in FIG. 7), and the lottery means corresponds to the main control board C in the above embodiment. As a derivation of the predetermined lottery result by the lottery means, the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the time of starting winning and written in the effect execution 1-4 memories 23h-23k generates a big hit "7" Applicable when it is a value.

The dynamic display executing means in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 corresponds to the display control board D in the above embodiment, and the variable winning means includes a specific winning opening 5 (large winning opening). This corresponds to a variable winning device that switches from a closed state to an open state that is advantageous to the player.

In addition, the sound lamp control board L corresponds to the number display update means in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2 in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, the display control board D for controlling the image displayed in the number display area 101 of the LCD 3 corresponds to the number display update means.

  The present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  For example, in the first embodiment, the number of display units 8a to 8d is covered with the shutter 11 to make it difficult for the player to visually recognize the number of reserved balls, but the number of display units 8a to 8d is covered with the shutter 11. In some cases, all the number-of-times display sections 8a to 8d may be forcibly turned off. It is possible to prevent the number of reserved balls from being confirmed by looking into the number of display units 8a to 8d from the gap between the shutter 11 and the number of display units 8a to 8d.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, when the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the time of winning the start is a value “7” that generates a big hit, the execution condition of the continuous effect is established, and the number of times is determined by the operation of the shutter 11. The display portions 8a to 8d were covered and the player was suggested to transition to the special gaming state based on the occurrence of the jackpot. However, the gaming state that suggests a transition by the operation of the shutter 11 does not necessarily have to be the special gaming state in the above embodiment. Special gaming states that suggest transitions include a probability variation state in which the probability of jackpot occurrence is higher than the normal state, a variation display with normal symbols is a high probability, and the normal electric accessory 4 is in the normal state. Opening for a long time (for example, 3 seconds compared to 0.5 seconds in the normal state) makes it easier to win the symbol operating port 4 than in the normal state, and further reduces the time required for one fluctuation display. Thus, a special game state may be given in a short time period or a combination of the above game states. In addition, a transition to another gaming state in which a gaming value is not given to the player directly by the operation of the shutter 11 may be suggested. For example, when the reach display is displayed, that is, when the jackpot is generated, the value of the reach random number counter 23c acquired at the time of starting winning is the value “7” for generating the lose reach. As the execution condition is satisfied, a process of rewriting the contents of the performance execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k (the process of S27 in FIG. 7) is executed, and a reach display appears and a game state that can be expected to generate a special game state is displayed. The transition may be suggested by the operation of the shutter 11.

  Furthermore, as shown in the above-described embodiment, the variable display, which is a kind of dynamic display, is not limited to scrolling the pattern as identification information in the vertical direction on the LCD 3, but a predetermined path such as a horizontal direction or an L-shape. It may be performed by moving and displaying symbols along the line. In addition, the dynamic display of the identification information is not limited to the display of variation of the symbol. For example, one or a plurality of characters may be displayed in various manners together with the symbol or displayed in a variety of manners separately from the symbol. The effect display etc. which are displayed are also included. In this case, one or more characters are used as identification information together with the symbols or separately from the symbols.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from the said Example. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, two-time rights, three-time rights May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, various game machines such as an alepacchi, a sparrow ball, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused may be used.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). The change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a variable display means for displaying a fixed symbol after displaying a variable symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

  The gaming machine and modified examples of the present invention are shown below. A display device for displaying identification information; a detection means for detecting establishment of a predetermined start condition; a lottery means for performing a lottery when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means; and The first state on condition that the dynamic display of the information and the change execution means for displaying the display result of the dynamic display corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means, and the derivation of the predetermined lottery result by the lottery means And a variable winning means for switching to a second state advantageous to the player, and when the predetermined lottery result is derived, a predetermined display result is displayed on the dynamic display and the game is played by the variable winning means. In a gaming machine that gives a predetermined game value to a player, standby number storage means for storing number-of-times information corresponding to the number of standby times of dynamic display by the display device; The number-of-times information stored in the means is updated to the number-of-times information corresponding to the number of times of waiting for the dynamic display; The standby number display means for displaying the predetermined number of times in a plurality of types set for each number of times and the standby number display means for controlling the standby number display means in the standby number storage means Number of times display update means for updating to a mode corresponding to the stored number of times information, an open position where the display surface side of the number of times display portion where the number of times of waiting is displayed by the waiting number of times display means is opened, and display of the number of times display portion A front side member that is supported movably between a closed position that overlaps the surface side, and that makes it difficult to visually recognize the number of standby times displayed on the number display unit when arranged at the closed position, and a front side member thereof Gaming machine 1, characterized in that it comprises a driving means for giving power, and a drive control means for controlling the operation of the front-side member by operating the drive means at a predetermined timing.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a game state determination unit that determines whether or not to change the game state to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of the start condition detected by the detection unit, and the drive control The gaming machine 2 is characterized in that the means includes driving execution means for operating the driving means based on the determination of the gaming state determination means and arranging the front side member in the closed position.

  According to the gaming machine 2, since the driving means operates and the front side member is arranged at the closed position according to the determination as to whether or not the game state determination means makes a transition to a specific gaming state, the operation of the front side member Can be associated with the gaming state to be transitioned, and a transition to a specific gaming state can be suggested by the operation of the front side member. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to expect a transition to a specific gaming state in a state where the number of reserved balls is difficult to visually recognize by the operation of the front side member, and new gaming properties can be provided to the player.

  As the gaming state determination means, it is confirmed whether the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the time of starting winning in the above embodiment and written in the effect execution 1-4 memories 23h-23k is a value “7” causing a big hit. This corresponds to the process (the process of S26 in FIG. 7). Further, the drive execution means corresponds to the process in which the display control board D turns on the shielding solenoid 12 and places the shutter 11 in the closed position (the process of S79 in FIG. 11).

  In the gaming machine 2, the drive control means includes at least one of the front side members placed in the closed position by the drive execution means before the transition to the specific gaming state including at least one dynamic display during standby. The game machine 3 further comprises return means for returning to the open position after being continuously arranged over a plurality of dynamic displays performed continuously.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that performs a continuous effect that continuously executes a specific effect over a plurality of dynamic displays is known as an entertainment effect that suggests a transition to an advantageous gaming state. The continuous effect is generally performed by causing a specific effect to accompany the dynamic display that was on standby before the confirmation of the transition to an advantageous gaming state when the start condition is established. By this continuous effect, the player is provided with an interest of approaching a game that is advantageous in stages over a plurality of dynamic displays instead of a single dynamic display.

  However, when the continuous effect is performed for the dynamic display that was waiting before the transition to the advantageous gaming state is confirmed, the maximum number of dynamic displays constituting the continuous effect is the time when the start condition is established. Limited to the number of dynamic display waits. In general, the number of standby times of dynamic display is always displayed by a plurality of lamps provided at positions that can be visually recognized by the player, and the start condition that triggered the occurrence of continuous production from the displayed number of standby times. The player may specify how many times the dynamic display for establishment is performed. In this case, the player strongly expects a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous with respect to the dynamic display corresponding to the end of the continuous production that will be started later, and is performed before that compared to the dynamic display. The expectation for the dynamic display in the middle of being diminished. For this reason, for the variable display in the middle of the continuous effect, the player cannot be expected even if there are variations in the content of the variable display, and the processing for selecting the display content is wasted. There was a problem that it was easy.

  According to the gaming machine 3, when the front side member is arranged at the closed position by the drive execution means, a plurality of times executed before the transition to a specific gaming state including at least one dynamic display during standby. After the front side member is continuously arranged in the closed position over the dynamic display, it is returned to the open position by the return means. The player is given a gameability of transitioning to a specific gaming state after a continuous effect in which a dynamic display in which the number of standby times is difficult to visually recognize by the front side member is performed a plurality of times. That is, it is possible to expect a transition to an advantageous gaming state by a continuous effect by dynamic display in a state where the number of standby times is difficult to visually recognize.

  In addition, the front side member is continuously disposed in the closed position over a plurality of dynamic displays continuously performed before the transition to the specific gaming state by the return means, and makes it difficult for the player to visually recognize the number of waiting times. . In this state, the player recognizes the start of the continuous effect, while it becomes difficult to visually recognize the number of standby times of the dynamic display that was waiting at the start of the continuous effect. Therefore, since the dynamic display that triggered the occurrence of the continuous effect becomes difficult to be detected based on the number of standby times, the player is notified for each dynamic display in which the state where the number of standby times is difficult to visually recognize continues. Transition to a specific gaming state can be expected, and the number of dynamic display targets that can be expected to transition can be increased. Therefore, the process of selecting the contents of the dynamic display in the middle of configuring the continuous effect is not wasted, and the continuous effect approaching an advantageous game can be utilized over a plurality of dynamic displays. The return means corresponds to the process in which the display control board D turns off the shielding solenoid 12 to return the shutter 11 to the open position (the process of S86 in FIG. 11).

  In the gaming machine 3, the gaming state determination means determines whether or not to change the gaming state to the specific gaming state at the timing when the detection means detects the establishment of the start condition. A gaming machine 4 to play.

  According to the gaming machine 4, since the gaming state determination unit determines whether or not to shift the gaming state to a specific gaming state at the timing when the detection unit detects the establishment of the starting condition, the detection unit satisfies the starting condition. After the timing when the dynamic display is awaited after the detection is detected, the front side member can be placed in the closed position by operating the drive means in the drive control means. Therefore, the state where the display of the number of standby times is covered by the front side member can be generated at an early stage close to the timing when the start condition is satisfied, and the state where the number of standby times of dynamic display is difficult to visually recognize is continued longer. be able to.

  In the gaming machine 3 or 4, when the driving execution unit operates the driving unit based on the determination of the gaming state determination unit, during the execution period of the first dynamic display after the determination is performed. The gaming machine 5 characterized in that the driving means is operated to place the front side member in the closed position.

  According to the gaming machine 5, the drive execution means operates the drive means during the execution period of the first dynamic display after the determination by the game state determination means, and places the front side member in the closed position. For this reason, the front side member is continuously placed in the closed position during a period in which all the dynamic displays that have been on standby before the determination is performed, and the state in which the number of standby times is difficult to visually recognize is continued. Can do. Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of executions of dynamic display in a state where the number of standby times for dynamic display is difficult to visually recognize, and to increase the number of targets for dynamic display that expect a transition to a specific gaming state.

  Note that it is preferable to set the timing at which the dynamic display is started as the timing at which the drive execution unit operates the drive unit during the first dynamic display execution period. Compared with the case where the driving means is operated during the dynamic display and the front side member is placed at the closed position, the execution period of the dynamic display in a state where the number of standby times of the dynamic display is difficult to visually recognize becomes longer. The chance of the player confirming the number of standby times for dynamic display before the start of the relay effect is reduced, and the number of dynamic display targets that are expected to transition to a specific gaming state can be increased more reliably.

  In the gaming machine 3 or 4, when the driving execution unit operates the driving unit based on the determination of the gaming state determination unit, the driving execution unit operates the driving unit at the timing when the determination is performed, and the front side A gaming machine 6 characterized in that a member is arranged in the closed position.

  According to the gaming machine 6, the drive execution means operates the drive means at the timing when the determination by the game state determination means is performed and places the front side member in the closed position. A longer period can be provided. Therefore, the chance of the player confirming the number of standby times of dynamic display before the start of the continuous effect is reduced, and the number of dynamic display targets that are expected to transition to a specific gaming state can be increased more reliably. it can.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, the specific gaming state is a special gaming state in which the predetermined gaming value is given to a player.

  According to the gaming machine 7, it is possible to suggest transition to a special gaming state by making it difficult to visually recognize the number of standbys by using the front side member, and it is possible to expect the player to be given a predetermined gaming value and to enhance the interest of the game. Can be increased. The special gaming state is a gaming state in which a predetermined game value is given to the player.For example, the probability of occurrence of a jackpot state or jackpot state in which a game medium having a valuable value such as a ball is given to the player is given. Probability variation state with higher probability than normal state, or time shortening state in which starting condition is made easier than normal state and time required for dynamic display of 1 is shortened and special game state is easily given Is exemplified.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, the specific gaming state is a gaming state after the appearance of an expected mode in which the player is expected to give the predetermined gaming value while the dynamic display is being executed. A gaming machine 8 characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine 8, the waiting state is made difficult to visually recognize by the front side member, so that the gaming state after the appearance of the expected mode is displayed (for example, the display result of the dynamic display is displayed after the reach display is displayed). Transition to a gaming state until it is played), and a player can be indirectly expected to give a predetermined gaming value through the appearance of an expected mode. In addition, unlike the provision of a predetermined game value, the expected mode does not directly give a profit to the player. Therefore, a specific game state is limited only when a predetermined game value is given. Compared with the case where it comprises, the entertainment of the game in the state which made it difficult to visually recognize the number of waiting by operation | movement of the front side member can be provided frequently, suppressing the damage of a game hall.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, further comprising a support member that movably supports the front side member from a side of the number display unit on the display surface of the number display unit. 9. Between the open position where the front side member is arranged on the side of the number display unit and the display surface side of the number display unit is opened, and the closed position where the front side member moves on the display surface of the number display unit and overlaps The support member can be movably supported. As the side of the number display section, any side such as the top, bottom, left, right, or diagonal of the number display section may be used. Moreover, supporting the front side member movably may support the front side member slidably or support the front side member rotatably.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, the detection means has a detection switch for detecting the entry of a ball into a predetermined start area, and the detection switch detects the entry of the ball into the start area. The start condition is satisfied, and the number of times display portion of the standby number display means is deviated from between the identification information display area where the identification information is displayed by the display device and the start area. A gaming machine 10 that is arranged at a position.

  According to the gaming machine 10, the number display unit is arranged at a position shifted from between the identification information display area and the start area, so that the viewpoint can be moved between the identification information display area and the start area. However, it is difficult to confirm the number of standby times displayed on the number display section. Therefore, when the display of the number of waiting times is covered by the front side member, it is difficult for the player to know the number of waiting times before that, and the player can more reliably play the game of covering the display of the number of waiting times by the front side member. Can be granted. In addition, it is preferable that the number display part is arrange | positioned on the opposite side of the starting area | region with respect to the identification information display area.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 10, the front side member includes an information display surface that displays predetermined information when the front side member is disposed at the closed position, and the front side member is disposed at the open position. The game machine 11 further includes a second front side member that opposes the information display surface of the front side member and covers the predetermined information.

  According to the gaming machine 11, the predetermined information displayed on the information display surface is displayed when the front side member is disposed at the closed position, whereas when the front side member is disposed at the open position. The second front side member facing the information display surface is obscured. Therefore, specific information can be transmitted to the player only when the front side member is placed at the closed position, and the front side member is made aware of the game during the period when the number of waiting times is difficult to see. be able to. Note that the predetermined information displayed on the information display surface includes information (for example, “chance” characters) indicating that the game period is advantageous for the player, and the number of waiting times by the front side member by the display device. Examples include information related to dedicated dynamic display (for example, “ROUND-” characters) and the like that are performed only during the period in which the viewing is difficult.

  In the gaming machine 11, the information display surface of the front side member is formed by being surrounded by the non-permeability portion having low light transmittance and the light-permeability portion being higher than the non-permeability portion. A game comprising: a fluoroscopic image display means for displaying a predetermined fluoroscopic image at a position facing the fluoroscopic portion when the front side member is disposed at the closed position. Machine 12.

  According to the gaming machine 12, the front-side member is formed with the see-through portion having higher light transmittance than the non-see-through portion having low light-transmitting property. While making the number of standby times displayed on the display part difficult to see, a part of the portion covered with the front side member can be transmitted through the fluoroscopic part. When the front side member is arranged at the closed position, a predetermined fluoroscopic image is displayed by the fluoroscopic image display means at a position facing the fluoroscopic part, so that a plurality of types of images are displayed on a part of the front side member. Thus, the front side member can be used not only for making it difficult to visually recognize the number of standby times but also as a member constituting a part of the effect.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 12, the display device displays at least a part of the identification information as an image, and the change execution unit is a period during which the front side member is disposed at the closed position. Including image data of identification information displayed on the display device including dedicated image data to be displayed on the display device only, and based on the image data stored in the image storage device Based on dedicated image data stored in the image storage means during a period in which the front side member is arranged at the closed position under the control of the drive control means. A gaming machine 13 characterized in that it performs a dedicated dynamic display.

  According to the gaming machine 13, the change execution means dynamically displays the identification information based on the image data stored in the image storage means, and the image storage means has the front side member in the closed position. Dedicated image data displayed on the display device only during the arranged period is stored. For this reason, during the period when the front side member is disposed at the closed position, the dynamic execution unit can perform dedicated dynamic display based on the dedicated image data stored in the image storage unit. Therefore, the gameability during the period in which the front side member is disposed at the closed position can be made special, and the fun of the game in a state where the number of waiting times is difficult to visually recognize by the front side member can be enhanced.

  The gaming machine 14 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is awarded to an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition (or passing through the operation gate), the identification information that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at that time is the specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 16 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. And a special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, The game machine is configured to require a predetermined number of balls when starting the dynamic display of the identification information, and to pay out many balls when a special gaming state occurs.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in the 1st example of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of a center display apparatus. It is a front view of a center display device, (a) shows the state where the number of reservation balls was displayed, and (b) shows the state where the number of reservation balls was covered up. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the pachinko machine. It is the figure which illustrated the change display displayed on the display screen of LCD. It is a flowchart of the main process performed with the main control board. It is a flowchart of the start winning process performed in the main process of the main control board. It is a flowchart of the change start process performed in the main process of the main control board. It is a flowchart of the normal fluctuation selection process performed in the fluctuation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart of the continuous production | presentation selection process performed in the fluctuation | variation start process of FIG. It is a flowchart of the command reception process performed with the control board for a display. It is a front view of the central display apparatus in 2nd Example, (a) shows the state by which the number of reservation balls was displayed, (b) has shown the state by which the number of reservation balls was covered up.

Explanation of symbols

3 LCD (display device)
5 specific winning a prize mouth (part of variable winning means)
8 Hold display device (standby count display part )
8a-8d Number of times display (standby number display)
11 Shutter ( movable part )
12 Solenoid 27 starting opening switch shield (part of the detection means)
33 Display control board RAM
33a Reservation ball counter (waiting number storage means)
C Main control board (lottery means)
D display control board ( dynamic display execution means, movable part control means, standby count display control means, decoration image display means )
L voice lamp control board P pachinko machine (game machine)

Claims (2)

Display means for displaying identification information; detection means for detecting establishment of a predetermined start condition; lottery means for performing lottery when the detection means detects establishment of the predetermined start condition; and display means Dynamic display execution means for causing dynamic display of the identification information and displaying a display result of the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means, and a predetermined lottery result by the lottery means A variable winning means for switching from the first state to the second state advantageous to the player when derived,
When the predetermined lottery result is derived, in the gaming machine that displays a predetermined display result as a display result of the dynamic display of the identification information, and gives a predetermined game value to the player by the variable winning means,
The gaming machine includes a standby count storage unit that stores count information corresponding to the standby count of the dynamic display of the identification information by the display unit;
When the standby number of the dynamic display of the identification information is changed, the standby number update unit that updates the number information stored in the standby number storage unit;
Standby number display control means for displaying the number of standby times of dynamic display of the identification information,
The display means includes
A dynamic display unit for displaying a dynamic display of the identification information;
A standby count display unit that is display-controlled by the standby count display control means to display the standby count of the dynamic display of the identification information in a different manner for each count;
A first position that is an end side of the dynamic display section, and a first position that is closer to the center of the dynamic display section than the first position and covers the front side of the standby count display section as viewed from the player side. A movable part whose position can be switched between two positions,
The gaming machine is
Movable part control means for controlling the movable part to switch from the first position to the second position when specific dynamic display is executed by the dynamic display execution means;
When the specific dynamic display is executed by the dynamic display execution unit, the dynamic display unit includes a decoration image display unit that displays a decoration image different from the identification information,
When the movable part is switched from the first position to the second position by the movable part control means, the standby number displayed on the standby number display part is in a state where it cannot be visually recognized at all.
The movable part control means is for visually recognizing a predetermined decoration display on the movable part when the movable part is switched to the second position.
The gaming machine is
During the execution of the specific dynamic display by the dynamic display execution means, the predetermined decoration display of the movable part controlled to the second position by the movable part control means, and the decoration image display means by the decoration image display means With the decoration image displayed on the dynamic display unit, an integral specific decoration effect is executed.
A game machine in which the mode of dynamic display of the identification information changes before and after the movable part is switched from the first position to the second position by the movable part control means. Display means for displaying identification information; detection means for detecting establishment of a predetermined start condition; lottery means for performing lottery when the detection means detects establishment of the predetermined start condition; and display means Dynamic display execution means for causing dynamic display of the identification information and displaying a display result of the dynamic display of the identification information corresponding to the lottery result by the lottery means, and a predetermined lottery result by the lottery means A variable winning means for switching from the first state to the second state advantageous to the player when derived,
When the predetermined lottery result is derived, in the gaming machine that displays a predetermined display result as a display result of the dynamic display of the identification information, and gives a predetermined game value to the player by the variable winning means,
The gaming machine includes a standby count storage unit that stores count information corresponding to the standby count of the dynamic display of the identification information by the display unit;
When the standby number of the dynamic display of the identification information is changed, the standby number update unit that updates the number information stored in the standby number storage unit;
Standby number display control means for displaying the number of standby times of dynamic display of the identification information,
The display means includes
A dynamic display unit for displaying a dynamic display of the identification information;
A standby count display unit that is display-controlled by the standby count display control means to display the standby count of the dynamic display of the identification information in a different manner for each count;
A first position that is an end side of the dynamic display section, and a first position that is closer to the center of the dynamic display section than the first position and covers the front side of the standby count display section as viewed from the player side. A movable part whose position can be switched between two positions,
The gaming machine is
Movable part control means for controlling the movable part to switch from the first position to the second position when specific dynamic display is executed by the dynamic display execution means;
When the specific dynamic display is executed by the dynamic display execution unit, the dynamic display unit includes a decoration image display unit that displays a decoration image different from the identification information,
The number of standby times displayed on the standby number display unit is :
When the movable part is switched from the first position to the second position by the movable part control means, it is hidden by the standby number display control means ,
When the movable part is switched from the first position to the second position by the movable part control means, it is in a state where it cannot be visually recognized at all.
The movable part control means is for visually recognizing a predetermined decoration display on the movable part when the movable part is switched to the second position.
The gaming machine is
During the execution of the specific dynamic display by the dynamic display execution means, the predetermined decoration display of the movable part controlled to the second position by the movable part control means, and the decoration image display means by the decoration image display means With the decoration image displayed on the dynamic display unit, an integral specific decoration effect is executed.
A game machine in which the mode of dynamic display of the identification information changes before and after the movable part is switched from the first position to the second position by the movable part control means.

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