JP4686333B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot gaming machine, or a slot machine.

  In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out when a gaming ball rolling on the game board wins a winning opening. Therefore, the player plays the game while watching whether or not the game ball rolling on the game board wins. As described above, the movement of the game ball is very important for the player and attracts attention. Therefore, it has been proposed to give various movements and functions to the rolling game ball. As an example, a game member such as a stage that once enters a game ball, makes a predetermined roll inside, attracts the player's interest, and discharges it directly to the top of the winning combination on the game board is used. It is done.

As another example, for example, in a right acquisition role provided on a game board, a storageable portion for storing game balls arranged in a staircase shape and a movable portion having a movable specific area are provided. Game balls that have storage means and are stored in order from the upper storable part and are stored up to the lowest storable part. There has been proposed a gaming machine in which a game ball moving above passes through the specific area and transitions to a jackpot gaming state in response to this (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-190468 A

  However, in a gaming machine having such a structure, the chance for a game ball to enter the right-acquisition accessory is determined in advance by the number of game balls stored in the storage unit, and stored in the storage means. Since the stored game balls are maintained in a stable state in the reservable portion, it is difficult to attract the player's interest with respect to the game balls once stored in the storage means, and the game performance is poor. That is, the player pays attention to the situation in which the game ball rolls toward the storage means in order to store the game balls in the storage means, but the game balls that have once entered the storage means have a right acquisition role. When you don't have a chance to enter a thing, you don't get much attention.

  Therefore, it is desired to provide a gaming machine that improves the game's preference by attracting attention to the stored gaming balls in the storage means for temporarily storing the gaming balls.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that collects a player's attention to a game ball that has been once stored in a storage means that stores the game ball, thereby improving the game preference.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

(1) Control means for controlling execution of a game, a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, storage means for temporarily storing game balls that roll in a predetermined area of the game area, A gaming machine comprising effect display means for effect display according to game execution and effect display control means for controlling effect display of the effect display means, wherein a plurality of electrodes provided in the storage means Between the energizing means for energizing through the plurality of game balls stored in the storing means, the energizing detecting means for detecting energization by the energizing means, and the time when the energization detecting means detects energization. An energization detection time storage means for storing the energization detection time , and the effect display control means stores the effect display of the effect display means on the condition that the energization detection means has detected energization. hand A game machine that performs control to change according to the energization detection time stored in a stage .

According to the invention of (1), by providing the storage means provided with a plurality of electrodes and the energization detection means, the plurality of electrodes via a metal game ball such as iron stored in the storage means. It is possible to cause the energization detection means to detect that the power is supplied during the period, and further, on the condition of this detection, the effect display control means can change the effect display of the effect display means. Thereby, when the space between the plurality of electrodes provided in the storage means is energized through the game ball depending on the arrangement state of the game balls after storage in the storage means, the effect display changes accordingly. In the storage means for storing the game balls, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that attracts the player's attention to the game balls that have been stored once and improves the game's preference.
In addition, by providing the energization detection time storage means, it becomes possible to store the cumulative value of the time when the energization detection means detects the energization as the energization detection time. It is possible to change to a corresponding effect display. As a result, the effect display changes depending on the energization detection time. For example, when viewed from the player, the energization detection time becomes longer as the time that the game ball is stored in the storage means becomes longer. There is a high possibility that the effect display changes according to the change of time. From this, when the game ball is stored in the storage means, it is possible to continuously increase the player's expectation for the change of the effect display based on this, so the storage means for storing the game ball In this case, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that continuously collects the player's attention even with respect to the game balls that have been once stored, thereby improving the game preference.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), further comprising a movable unit that moves the storage unit.

  According to invention of (2), a movable means moves said storage means. This makes it possible to destabilize the arrangement state of the stored game balls by moving the storage means, for example, forward, backward, left, and right, so that the arrangement state of the game balls stored in the storage means is changed. Based on the dynamic change of the arrangement state of the game balls, it is possible to change the effect display that makes the player difficult to predict. Therefore, the player pays attention to the storage means that is moved by the movable means, and the storage means for storing the game balls attracts the player's attention to the game balls that have been once stored, and the game's preference It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can further improve the performance.

  On the condition that the energization detecting unit detects that the plurality of electrodes provided in the storing unit are energized via the game ball stored in the storing unit, the effect display control unit performs the effect display unit. By changing the effect display, the effect display changes depending on the arrangement state of the game balls after storage in the storage means, and the effect display is changed between the plurality of electrodes, so that the game balls are stored. In the storage means, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that attracts the player's attention even for the game balls that have been stored once, and improves the game's preference.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, as will be described later, a liquid crystal display device 32 as an effect display means for displaying an image, a spacer 31, a game board 14, and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an example of a game area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 described later) and in which a game ball rolls. In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. Further, a round number display 51 is provided on the game board 14 near the upper right end of the outer rail 30a. In other words, the game board 14 is an example of a game board having a game area where a game ball rolls.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 with the spacer 31 in between. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as a production effect image and a decoration image are displayed in the display area 32a. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 functions as an example of effect display means for performing effect display according to the execution of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an effect display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the permeable game board 14 so that, for example, game members such as an obstacle nail planting region, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. It is possible to enlarge the area and further increase the flexibility of layout.

  The spacer 31 is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 and on the front side (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the spacer 31 is sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, and has a large through hole 31a at the center. An electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the through hole 31a. As shown in FIG. 3, the illumination unit 53 includes a display case 37 for storing a special symbol display 33 and a normal symbol display 35, special symbol holding lamps 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d, and a normal symbol holding lamp 50a, An electrical decoration unit 53 including 50b, 50c, and 50d is provided. The front side of the display case 37 is covered with a transparent lens (not shown) for the purpose of improving visual recognition.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the special symbol display 33, the normal symbol display 35, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d will be described. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the electrical decoration unit 53.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display device 33 accommodated in the display device case 37 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs 41. The 7-segment LED 41 is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. When the 7-segment LED 41 is turned on / off, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed, a big hit gaming state (a specific gaming state) which is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state ) Will change the gaming state. When this big hit game state is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when a numerical symbol other than a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol other than “3” or “7”) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  A normal symbol display 35 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33. The normal symbol display 35 is composed of two display lamps (not shown). When these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, symbols such as “O” and “X” are displayed. Fluctuated display as a normal symbol.

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of reserved balls”, “the number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held twice, the special symbol hold In addition to the lamp 34a, the special symbol hold lamp 34b is turned on, and when the execution of the special symbol change display is held three times, the special symbol hold lamp 34c is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a and 34b. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held four times, the special symbol hold lamp 34d is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a, 34b, 34c.

  Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d indicate the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of held balls”, “the number of held balls related to the normal symbols”). indicate. Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  The description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is continued. A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 described above is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, from a number, a symbol or the like for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in this embodiment). The symbol (which is also the identification information for presentation. For example, a number from “0” to “9”) is variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display device 33, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. A mode (for example, a mode in which all of “1” to “9” are stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows).

  In this way, whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, in other words, a game for determining whether or not to execute a special game described later is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Such a game is called a “variable display game”. In addition, when the combination of the identification information for presentation displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode, a character image of “big hit!” Is further displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. It is displayed in the display area 32a.

  Next, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. Note that in the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 4, portions that overlap with the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 1 and 2 are omitted. In FIG. 4, the description of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 driven into the game board 14 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 is provided with two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), passing gates 54a and 54b, an obstacle 58, a starting port 25 forming a predetermined area, and a blade member 48. A mouth 44, a shutter 40, a special winning opening 39, a round number display 51, and a storage device 84 are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration units 53 such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

  A storage device 84 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. A starting port 25 that forms a predetermined region is provided at the lower portion of the storage device 84. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 14.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14, moves to the upper part of the game board 14, passes through the electric decoration unit 53, and the plurality of obstacle nails 13 ( 2), due to a collision with the storage device 84, the obstacle 58, etc. provided on the game board 14, it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its advancing direction.

  Further, the game board 14 is provided with a start port 44 that forms a predetermined area. The starting port 44 is provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 on both the left and right sides.

  When a game ball wins at the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 described above (this is one of the predetermined special symbol variation display starts), the special symbol variation display by the special symbol display 33 is started. . Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 during the variation display of the special symbol, the game ball to the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 until the special symbol under the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the special symbol variation display based on the winning of is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. It should be noted that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, that is, the number of retained balls, for example, the special symbol variation display is suspended up to four times (pieces).

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  Further, also in the variable display game in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball is won in the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 described above (this is one of the start of variable display of identification information for a predetermined effect). )), The change display of the identification information for effect is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the start opening 25 or the start opening 44 is continued until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the change display of the identification information for presentation based on the winning of the game ball is suspended. Thereafter, when the identification information for presentation that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variability display of the identification information for presentation that has been suspended is started.

  Further, as another condition (variable display start of identification information for predetermined effect), the identification information for effect is stopped and displayed. In other words, the display of the identification information for the effect is started each time the change display start condition for the identification information for the effect is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the fact that a game ball has won a winning opening 25, 44, etc. is used as a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition or a predetermined presentation identification information variable display start condition. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 13) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the start port 44 are changed from the closed state to the open state, It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 48 varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when a game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 54a and 54b is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33 and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 13) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 13). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state). It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 that is driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is again operated on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V-count sensor 102. Driven to the open state. In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102. Note that the game from the first round game to the end of the (round) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game, and this game state is called a special game state. That is, the special game state is a game state advantageous for the player.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is 3, the maximum number of continuous rounds is two, and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is 7. In this case, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 rounds. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from the “1” round to the “15” round by lottery by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 13) including a main CPU 66 described later). May be.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start ports 25 and 44, the general winning ports 56a to 56d, and the big winning port 39 described above, it is set in advance according to the type of each winning port. A certain number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 (see FIG. 1) or the lower plate 22.

  On the other hand, a round number display 51 is provided in the outer area 16 of the game area on the game board 14. The round number display 51 is composed of at least one 7-segment LED, and can display at least one digit number design (in this embodiment, two digit number). In the present embodiment, the round number display 51 displays a “round number” indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is.

  Thus, since the round number display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the special game is provided separately from the effect display means for displaying the effect image, the number of rounds can be displayed accurately and easily.

  Further, since the round number display means is provided in front of the liquid crystal display device 32 functioning as display means for performing the effect display related to the round number, the number of rounds depends on the positional relationship between the round number display and the effect display. Can be displayed more clearly.

[Storage device]
The storage device 84 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the storage device 84 in the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a tray 85 provided in the storage device 84 in the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the operation of the tray 85 in the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a perspective view for explaining the flow of the game ball stored on the tray 85 provided in the storage device 84 in the present embodiment.

  The storage device 84 is one of so-called objects and is provided in the approximate center of the game area 15 provided in the game board 14. The storage device 84 is movably provided with a tray 85 (see FIGS. 5 and 6) (see FIG. 7), and the game balls that have entered from the left and right of the storage device 84 are received by the tray 85. Once stored (see FIG. 5). A pair of electrodes 86 is provided on each of the left and right inner walls of the tray 85. In addition, a winning opening 84b is provided below the tray 85, and a discharge opening 84c is provided around the winning opening 84b. When a game ball enters the winning hole 84b and the general winning ball sensor 107 (see FIG. 13) detects this game, a predetermined number of game balls are stored in the upper plate 20 accordingly. (See FIG. 1) or paid out to the lower plate 22. As described above, the storage device 84 functions as an example of a storage unit that temporarily stores game balls that roll in a predetermined area of the game area 15.

  Electrodes 86 provided on the left and right sides of the tray 85 are connected to an energizing section 410 (see FIG. 13) described later, and voltage is applied to the electrodes 86. For example, a large amount of game balls are stored on the tray 85. In such a case, current is passed between the left and right electrodes 86. As described above, the electrode 86 and the energization unit 410 function as an example of an energization unit that energizes the plurality of electrodes provided in the storage unit via the plurality of game balls stored in the storage unit.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the above-described tray 85 is connected to the storage device solenoid 28 by link members 87a, 87b, 87c. When the storage device solenoid 28 expands and contracts back and forth, the tray 85 is moved so as to rotate about the left and right direction as viewed from the front of the gaming machine.

  In other words, the storage device solenoid 28 and the link members 87a to 87c connected to the tray 85 provided in the storage device 84 function as an example of a movable unit that moves the storage unit.

  In this way, the movable means moves the above-described storage means, so that it becomes possible to destabilize the arrangement state of the stored game balls by moving the storage means, for example, front, back, left, and right. The display state of the game ball stored in the game is dynamically changed, and based on the dynamic change of the game ball layout state, the display of the game is unexpectedly difficult to predict. Therefore, the player pays attention to the storage means moved by the movable means, and in the storage means for storing the game balls, the player attracts more attention to the game balls once stored. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that further improves the game preference.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the tray 85 rotates, the game balls stored on the tray 85 roll on the tray 85. When energization is performed between the left and right electrodes 86 via the rolling game ball, an energization detection unit 420 (see FIG. 13) described later detects this energization. Thus, the energization detection unit 420 functions as an example of an energization detection unit that detects energization by the electrode 86 and the energization unit 410, which are examples of energization units.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the energization detection time described later becomes a predetermined value or more (see FIG. 19), such as when the energization is always performed due to a large amount of game balls stored on the tray 85 (see FIG. 19), The device solenoid 28 is maximally retracted and the tray 85 is lowered (see FIG. 7). As a result, the game balls flow down toward the winning port 84b and the outlet 84c.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the periphery of the winning opening 84b is configured as the discharge opening 84c, and the winning ball is paid out only when the game ball wins the winning opening 84b and enters the discharge opening 84c. The prize ball is not paid out when the ball is played. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, 84b may be used as a starting port, and surrounding 84c may be used as a general winning port, and these may be used as other items.

[Description of display screen]
Next, the effect display by the character image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of the effect display means will be described with reference to FIGS.

  9 to 11, only the liquid crystal display device 32, the display area 32a, the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c, and the storage device 84 are shown for convenience of explanation, and the game board 14 and the game board 14 are shown. Description of game members such as the start ports 25 and 44, the blade member 48, and the guide rails 30 (30a and 30b) provided in FIG.

  FIG. 9 shows an effect image as an example of effect display by a character image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of effect display means. As shown in FIG. 9, in the display area 32a, a character image 92a (for example, a person holding a fireworks cylinder to determine the direction of the fireworks cylinder) is displayed. In the display area 32a, the energization detection time obtained by accumulating the energization detection time is 0, that is, the character image 91a indicating that the energization is not detected (for example, “energization detection time 0.00 (sec)”. Etc.) is displayed. In the display area 32a, presentation identification information 94a, 94b, 94c is displayed in a variable manner. That is, the game state is a normal gaming state in which the variation display and stop display of the identification information are repeated.

  FIG. 10 shows an effect image as an example of effect display by a character image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of effect display means as in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the display area 32a, a character image 92b (for example, a person taking a guts pose, etc.) and a character image 93b (a fireworks and a woman surrounded by the fireworks) are displayed. Etc.) is displayed. In addition, in the display area 32a, a character image 91b (for example, “energization detection time 0.12 (sec)”) indicating the energization detection time obtained by accumulating the energization detection time is displayed.

  In other words, the effect display of the effect display means changes on the condition that energization is detected.

  Thus, by providing the storage means provided with the plurality of electrodes and the energization detecting means, the plurality of electrodes are energized through the metallic game balls such as iron stored in the storage means. It is possible to detect that the energization detection means, and on the condition of this detection, the effect display control means can change the effect display of the effect display means, so that after the storage in the storage means Depending on the arrangement state of the game balls, when the plurality of electrodes provided in the storage means are energized through the game balls, the effect display changes, so that the storage means for storing the game balls temporarily stores them. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that attracts the attention of the player even with respect to the game balls and improves the game's preference.

  Similarly, FIG. 11 shows an effect image as an example of effect display by a character image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of effect display means. As shown in FIG. 11, a character image 92c (for example, a person having a fan) is displayed in the display area 32a. In addition, in the display area 32a, a character image 91b (for example, “energization detection time 0.79 (sec)”) indicating the energization detection time obtained by accumulating the time when the energization is detected is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the display area 32a, a character image 92c (for example, a person having a fan or the like), which is an effect image different from any of FIGS. 9 and 10, is displayed. Further, in the display area 32a, a character image 91b (for example, “energization detection time 0.79 (sec)” or the like) indicating that the conduction detection time obtained by accumulating the conduction detection time has a value different from that in FIG. Is displayed.

  In other words, the effect display changes according to the energization detection time.

  Thus, by providing the energization detection time storage means, it becomes possible to store the accumulated value of the time when the energization detection means detects the energization as the energization detection time. Since it is possible to change the effect display according to the time, the effect display changes according to the energization detection time. For example, when viewed from the player, the time when the game ball is stored in the storage means The longer the is, the longer the energization detection time becomes, and the possibility that the effect display changes according to the change in the energization detection time increases. From this, when the game ball is stored in the storage means, it is possible to continuously increase the player's expectation for the change of the effect display based on this, so the storage means for storing the game ball In this case, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that continuously collects the player's attention even with respect to the game balls that have been once stored, thereby improving the game preference.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 including a liquid crystal display panel is employed as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided with the special symbol and the normal symbol. You may comprise so that a fluctuation | variation display may be carried out. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the fluctuation display means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the fluctuation display means.

[Description of production image display pattern table]
FIG. 12 is an example of an effect image display pattern table that is referred to when the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 13) performs control to display an effect image. Specifically, an energization detection time in which the energization time of the energization circuit provided in the storage device is cumulatively stored, and an effect display pattern for displaying an effect image corresponding to the energization detection time, respectively. The correspondence is shown. The effect image display pattern table is stored in the program ROM 208 as will be described later.

  In the display area 32a, as shown in FIG. 12, when the energization detection time is “0”, the character image a is selected and displayed as the effect display pattern. Similarly, when the energization detection time is “0 to 0.5”, the character image b is selected and displayed as the effect display pattern. When the energization detection time is “0.5 to 1.0”, the character image c is selected and displayed as the effect display pattern.

  When the energization detection time is 1.0 second or longer, the tray 85 hangs down so that the stored game ball falls toward the winning hole 84b. When the player enters the winning opening 84b, a predetermined prize ball is paid out from the upper plate 20 (see FIG. 1) or the lower plate 22. In addition, when it enters into the discharge port 84c around the winning port 84b, it is processed as an out ball.

  In this way, since the cumulative value of the time when the energization detection unit detects energization is used as the energization detection time, and the effect display control unit can change the effect display according to this energization detection time, the energization detection time For example, when viewed from the player, the energization detection time becomes longer as the time that the game ball is stored in the storage means is longer, and the change in the energization detection time is The possibility that the production display changes is increased. From this, when the game ball is stored in the storage means, it is possible to continuously increase the player's expectation for the change of the effect display based on this, so the storage means for storing the game ball In this case, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that continuously collects the player's attention even with respect to the game balls that have been once stored, thereby improving the game preference.

  The correspondence relationship is not limited to this embodiment, and the character image and the energization detection time can be arbitrarily determined.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a special game execution means or a lottery means. The main CPU 66 functions as an example of a control unit that controls the execution of the game.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time, and other tables are also stored.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  In the main RAM 70, a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a grand prize opening number counter, a grand prize Oral winning counter, round number display counter, round number display effect start counter, waiting time timer, large winning opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to special symbols, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to normal symbols, Data for supplying a command to a sub-control circuit 200, which will be described later, a start memory number counter, variables, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is for determining whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning prize during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol (so-called start memory number counter) is the start of the special symbol game when the game ball is won at the start ports 25 and 44 but the special symbol variation display cannot be executed. Is held, but the number of times the special symbol game is held is shown. That is, the data indicating the number of reserved balls regarding the special symbol indicates the number of stored start memory information (start memory information will be described later). Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol holds the start of the normal symbol game when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed. Indicates the number of hold times of normal symbol games. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51.

  In addition, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned and stored in the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol storage area stores start memory information including a jackpot determination random number corresponding to one variable display in the special symbol game. The start storage information is stored when a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition (a predetermined display identification information variable display start condition) is not satisfied. Further, such start-up storage information includes a jackpot determination random number value and the like, and is for determining the result of variable display of identification information. Further, among the start memory information, the start memory information including the jackpot determination random number value indicating that the special symbol becomes a specific numeric symbol is referred to as specific start memory information.

  The special symbol storage area includes a special symbol storage area (0) to a special symbol storage area (4). The special symbol storage area (0) stores data corresponding to the special symbol game currently being executed. The special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) store data corresponding to the special symbol game to be executed after the currently executed special symbol game is completed. That is, when all the data from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the special symbol game is not executed and a hold for executing variable display is also performed. It will not be. When the special symbol game is over, the data of the special symbol memory area (1) to the special symbol memory area (4) is shifted from the special symbol memory area (0) to the special symbol memory area (3). The clear data is stored in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated. On the other hand, the normal symbol storage area also includes the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (4), as in the special symbol storage area. Further, as in the special symbol storage area, update control of the normal symbol storage area is performed.

  Further, the start storage information stored in such a special symbol storage area is read out before the variable display of the identification information based on the start storage information is executed, and it is determined whether or not it is the specific start storage information. (So-called “preliminary determination”) may be performed. For example, when a special symbol game is being played and the number of reserved balls is two, that is, when starting memory information is stored from the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (2). When the game ball wins at the start port 25 or the start port 44, the start memory information is stored in the special symbol storage area (3). Then, it is determined whether or not the start storage information stored in the special symbol storage area (3) is the specific start storage information.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, a V / count sensor 102, a count sensor 104, and general winning ball sensors 106, 107, 108, 110, 112 , Passing ball sensors 114 and 115, starting winning ball sensors 116 and 117, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, large winning opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, and backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 107, 108, 110, 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 107, 108, 110, and 112 detect a predetermined amount when a game ball passes through each of the general winning ports 56a to 56d and the winning port 84b (general winning ball sensor 107) in the storage device. A signal is supplied to the main control circuit 60.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided at the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively.

  Start winning ball sensors 116 and 117 which are game ball detecting means are provided at the start ports 25 and 44, respectively. The start winning ball sensors 116 and 117 detect that a game ball has won (passed) at the start ports 25 and 44 and supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60. The variable display game described above is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 in response to the detection of the game ball by the start winning ball sensors 116 and 117.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to tilt the seesaw. change. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. Connected to the payout / firing control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 for controlling the lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol display device 33 (7-segment LED 41), and the normal symbol display device 35. (Display lamp), round number display 51 and the like.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 74 and lamp 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, and the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 controls the sound generated from the sub CPU 206, the program ROM 208 as the storage means, the work RAM 210, the display control circuit 250 as the effect display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and the speaker 46. The voice control circuit 230 and the sub-control circuit 200 that perform the performance according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60. Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to various devices such as the storage device solenoid 28, the energization unit 410, and the energization detection unit 420.

  The sub control circuit 200 is connected to an energization detection unit 420 that is an example of an energization detection unit that detects energization by an energization unit 410 that is an example of an energization unit. The energization detection unit 420 is an energization unit 410 that is an example of an energization unit that energizes between a plurality of electrodes provided in a storage device 84 that is an example of a storage unit via a plurality of game balls stored in the storage device 84. Connected. The energization unit 410 applies a voltage to the two electrodes 86 provided on both sides of the inner wall of the tray 85 of the storage device 84, and can be energized via the game balls stored in the tray 85. The energization detection unit 420 detects this when energizing through the game balls stored in the tray 85 through the two electrodes 86 respectively provided on both sides of the inner wall of the tray 85 described above. The energization detection unit 420 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the sub control circuit 200 when the energization unit 410 is energized. In the present embodiment, as an example of the energization means, the description has been given using the two electrodes 86 in the energization unit. However, the number of electrodes is not limited to two, and any number of two or more may be used.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as an effect image display pattern table for making a decision regarding the effect. Has been.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game.

  In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, a timer variable for controlling the storage device 84 based on the energization detection time, an energization detection time counter for accumulating the time when the energization detection unit 420 detects energization of the energization unit 410 as an energization time, and production Various variables and the like such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting a pattern are positioned. Here, the work RAM 210 that stores an energization detection time counter for cumulatively storing the energization time detected by the energization detection unit 420 as the energization time functions as an example of an energization detection time storage unit.

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  A display control circuit 250 that functions as an effect display control means includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, It comprises an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216, the D / A converter 218, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 is a device that includes circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and can perform various processes for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, and effect image data indicating the effect identification information are stored separately. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, effect image data, and the like from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206 and displays them on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be generated is generated. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

  The storage device solenoid 28 is connected to the tray 85 via link members 87a to 87c (see FIG. 7), and is movable so as to vibrate or downward the tray 85 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the sub CPU 206. Let In this manner, the storage device solenoid 28 and the link members 87a to 87c connected to the tray 85 provided in the storage device 84 function as an example of a movable unit that moves the storage unit.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 14 to 19 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 16) performed with the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 14, RAM access permission, backup recovery processing, initialization of the work area, and initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter are executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 16, a special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed ( Step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 updates the random numbers so that the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. are incremented by “1”. Processing is executed (step S42). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 17, an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of game balls such as the start ports 25 and 44 is executed (step S43). A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demonstration display command, a stop design designation command for effect indicating the type of effect identification information to be stopped and displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column, and an identification for effect. A variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of information, a specific effect image display command, and the like are included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / launch control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 16, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value is determined according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 as a control means for controlling the execution of the variable display game reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main prize winning port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is displayed. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S46 in FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 reads the data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A special game that may be repeated is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of special game execution means for executing a special game. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 starts measuring the execution time of the special game using the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a round number display management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects one round number display pattern from a plurality of types of round number display patterns stored in the main ROM 68 based on the numbers assigned to the round number display counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. And the selected round number display pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the round number display pattern stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is a signal (round number display control signal) for controlling the display of the round number display 51 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Is transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the round number display control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the round number display 51 based on the round number display control signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 sets the special winning opening opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S79 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the supervised ball residual ball monitoring, and the game ball is placed in a specific area in the special payout port 39 when the supervised mouth residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. The special prize opening number counter is “2” (when the specific number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “3”) or “15” (special symbol display) In step 33, it is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the specific number symbol stopped and displayed is “7” or more (the last round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed. Further, the main CPU 66 increments the special game number counter in the main RAM 70 by “1”.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the management of the big winning opening reopening waiting time before the big winning opening reopening to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, jackpot end interval processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S81.

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 updates the memory (starting storage information) indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol so as to decrease by “1”. To do. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 16 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The process of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 16 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 16 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area (puncture) until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game is also a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. Transfer.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to make a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, that is, whether or not to shift from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of lottery means for lottery of whether or not to shift to the special gaming state.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it determines that it is not a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value, Data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining a symbol out of the random symbol counter for determining a symbol out of symbol, and based on the random number value for determining a symbol out of symbol, the special symbol display unit 33 stops and displays the special symbol. The data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern of the effect display based on the special symbol determined in step S107 and step S108, that is, based on the lottery result by the processing in step S105. . Here, the variation pattern of the effect display means the variation display pattern of the identification information for the effect, the variation display pattern of the effect image, etc. Based on the variation pattern of the effect display, the variation display and stop of the identification information for the effect A game in which display is repeatedly performed is controlled, and display of the effect image is controlled. Then, the main CPU 66 determines an effect display variation pattern based on the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that controls execution of a game (variable display game) in which the variable display and stop display of identification information (for production) is repeatedly performed. That is, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that controls the execution of the variable display game based on the lottery result indicating whether or not to shift to the special game state.

  In step S109, the data indicating the variation pattern of the effect display stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a fluctuation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, stores the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and based on the stored effect pattern, Data for displaying the effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 controls the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data for displaying the reach effect pattern.

  Further, in step S109, the main CPU 66 has a function as a control means for controlling the progress of the game in which the special symbol which is the identification information is repeatedly displayed and stopped.

  That is, in step S109, based on the data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the processing of step S107 and step S108, the main CPU 66 uses a plurality of types of LED lighting patterns stored in the main ROM 68. One LED lighting pattern is selected from the above, and the selected LED lighting pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the LED lighting pattern stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is used as a signal (special symbol drive control signal) for driving and controlling the special symbol display 33 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Are transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the special symbol drive control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the special symbol display device 33 based on the special symbol drive control signal. With the above processing, the special symbol display unit 33 displays the special symbol in a variably manner, and the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time. Thus, the lamp control circuit 76 is an example of a round number display control unit.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in a waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S109 from the table, and stores a value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. And the process which clears the storage area where the random number for jackpot determination used for the present fluctuation display etc. was memorize | stored is performed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 performs control for executing the following effects by receiving various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60.

[Energization detection processing]
The process relating to the operation of the storage device 84 and the process relating to the effect control in the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of the effect display means for displaying the effect image will be described below using FIG.

  In step S310, a process for determining whether the energization flag is on is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the value of the energization flag stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and determines whether or not the energization flag is on. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the energization flag is on, it moves the process to step S360. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the energization flag is on, it moves the process to step S320.

  In step S320, a process for determining whether or not the energization detection unit 420 has detected energization of the energization unit 410 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 detects energization of the energization unit through the plurality of game balls stored in the storage device 84 between the two electrodes provided in the storage device 84 which is an example of energization means. It is determined whether the energization detection part 420 which is an example of a detection means has detected energization. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the energization detection unit 420 has detected energization, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S340. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the energization detection unit 420 has detected energization, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S330. As described above, the energization detection unit 420 detects energization of the energization unit via the plurality of game balls stored in the storage device 84 between the two electrodes provided in the storage device 84 which is an example of the energization unit. It is an example of the energization detection means to perform.

  In step S330, processing for turning off the energization detection flag is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 resets an energization detection flag for determining whether or not energization of the energization unit 410 is detected by the energization detection unit 420 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process ends, the sub CPU 206 shifts the process to step S335.

  In step S335, normal effect image selection processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 selects a normal effect image pattern stored in the program ROM 208 and stores it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process ends, the sub CPU 206 shifts the process to step S390.

  In step S340, timer setting processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 resets the value of the timer variable in the work RAM 210 and sets the timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S350.

  In step S350, processing for turning on the energization detection flag is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets an energization detection flag for determining whether the energization detection unit 420 has detected energization of the energization unit 410 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process ends, the sub CPU 206 shifts the process to step S360.

  In step S360, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates the value of the timer variable stored in the work RAM 210 (for example, increases the value of the timer variable by 2 mm seconds). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S370.

  In step S370, processing for determining whether or not the above-described timer is equal to or greater than a predetermined value is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the value of the timer variable in the work RAM 210 exceeds a predetermined value (for example, 1.0 (second)). If the sub CPU 206 determines that the value of the timer variable exceeds a predetermined value (for example, 1.0 (seconds)), the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S400. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the value of the timer variable has exceeded a predetermined value (for example, 1.0 (seconds)), the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S380.

  In step S380, effect image pattern selection processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect image pattern from the effect image pattern selection table storing the effect image pattern stored in the program ROM 208, and stores the selected effect image pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. To do.

  Specifically, when the energization detection unit 420 detects the energization of the energization unit 410 in the process of step S320, the time when the energization detection unit 420 detects the energization of the energization unit 410 stored in the work RAM 210. Based on the value of the energization detection time counter that cumulatively stores the timer value as the energization time, the effect image pattern is selected from the effect image display pattern selection table (see FIG. 12) stored in the program ROM 208 by the process of step S380. And stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process ends, the sub CPU 206 shifts the process to step S390.

  In step S390, effect image display control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the effect image to the display control circuit 250 based on the effect pattern selected from the effect pattern selection table stored in the program ROM 208. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 displays data for displaying the selected normal effect image pattern by the process of step S335 when the energization detection means does not detect the energization by the process of step S320. Transmit to the control circuit 250. Further, when the energization detecting unit detects energization by the process of step S320, the sub CPU 206 displays the effect image pattern selected from the effect image display pattern selection table (see FIG. 12) by the process of step S380. Data for this is transmitted to the display control circuit 250.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for displaying the effect pattern from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, in the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 displays the effect image as shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. 11 based on the data for displaying the effect image pattern. The sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine when this process ends.

  In other words, the display control circuit 250 controls the effect display of the liquid crystal display device 32 that is an example of the effect display unit, and the energization detection unit 420 that is an example of the energization detection unit detects the energization of the energization unit 410. As a condition, it functions as an example of effect display control means for performing control to change the effect display of the effect display means.

  Thus, by providing the storage means provided with the plurality of electrodes and the energization detecting means, the plurality of electrodes are energized through the metallic game balls such as iron stored in the storage means. It is possible to detect that the energization detection means, and on the condition of this detection, the effect display control means can change the effect display of the effect display means, so that after the storage in the storage means Depending on the arrangement state of the game balls, when the plurality of electrodes provided in the storage means are energized through the game balls, the effect display changes, so that the storage means for storing the game balls temporarily stores them. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that attracts the attention of the player even with respect to the game balls and improves the game's preference.

  In other words, the display control circuit 250 functions as an example of an effect display control unit that performs control to change the effect display according to the energization detection time stored in the energization detection time storage unit.

  Thus, by providing the energization detection time storage means, it becomes possible to store the accumulated value of the time when the energization detection means detects the energization as the energization detection time. Since it is possible to change the effect display according to the time, the effect display changes according to the energization detection time. For example, when viewed from the player, the time when the game ball is stored in the storage means The longer the is, the longer the energization detection time becomes, and the possibility that the effect display changes according to the change in the energization detection time increases. From this, when the game ball is stored in the storage means, it is possible to continuously increase the player's expectation for the change of the effect display based on this, so the storage means for storing the game ball In this case, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that continuously collects the player's attention even with respect to the game balls that have been once stored, thereby improving the game preference.

  In step S400, a stored game ball discharge control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits a predetermined signal for retracting the storage device solenoid 28 to the maximum extent to the storage device solenoid 28. Specifically, if it is determined in step S370 that the timer indicating the energization detection time is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the storage device solenoid 28 is maximally retracted and the tray 85 is lowered as shown in FIG. (Refer to FIG. 7). As a result, the game balls flow down toward the winning port 84b and the outlet 84c. The sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine when this process ends.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine is given as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the second type pachinko gaming machine called Hanemono, Hikokimono, and the third type called right mono. It may be a pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention may be applied to a pachislot gaming machine or a game machine.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the 7-segment LED is adopted as a portion for displaying the round number display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. ) Including CRT, dot LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, and the like.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention mainly stores control means for controlling the execution of a game, a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, and a game ball that rolls in a predetermined area of the game area. A game machine comprising: storage means for performing, effect display means for effect display according to execution of the game, and effect display control means for controlling effect display of the effect display means. The effect display control means comprises: energization means for energizing the plurality of electrodes provided through the plurality of game balls stored in the storage means; and energization detection means for detecting energization by the energization means. The game machine is characterized in that control is performed to change the effect display of the effect display means on the condition that the energization detection means detects energization. However, the game board, storage means, effect display means, Display control means Energizing means, a specific configuration of such current detection means may be suitably designed or modified.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the storage device 84 in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the saucer 85 provided in the storage apparatus 84 in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows operation | movement of the saucer 85 in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view explaining the flow-down of the game ball stored on the tray 85 provided in the storage device 84 in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is an effect image display pattern table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Main body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protection plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 24 Prize opening 25 Start-up port 26 Launch handle 28 Storage device solenoid 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display area 33 Special symbol display 35 Normal symbol display 37 Display case 39 Large winning port 40 Shutter 44 Start port 46 Speaker 48 Blade member 51 Round number display 53 Illumination unit 58 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 74 Lamp 76 Lamp control circuit 84 Storage device 85 Receptacle 86 Electrodes 87a to 87c Link members 91a to 91c Character images 92a to 92c Character image 93b Character image 94 Identification information 102 V / Count sensor 104 Counter sensor 118 Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120 Large prize opening solenoid 122 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Dispensing / launching control circuit 128 Dispensing device 130 Launching device 132 Lamp 150 Card unit 200 Sub control circuit 218 D / A converter 220 Initial stage Reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 236 Amplifier 250 Display control circuit 410 Energization unit 420 Energization detection unit

Claims (2)

Control means for controlling the execution of the game, a game board having a game area where the game ball rolls, storage means for temporarily storing the game ball rolling in a predetermined area of the game area, and execution of the game An effect display means for effect display according to the effect display means, and an effect display control means for controlling the effect display of the effect display means,
Energization means for energizing the plurality of electrodes provided in the storage means via a plurality of game balls stored in the storage means;
Energization detection means for detecting energization by the energization means ;
An energization detection time storage unit that cumulatively stores the time when the energization detection unit detects energization as an energization detection time ;
The effect display control means is a control for changing the effect display of the effect display means according to the energization detection time stored in the energization detection time storage means, on condition that the energization detection means detects energization. A gaming machine characterized by   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a movable unit that moves the storage unit.

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