JP4968901B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

  As a conventional pachinko machine, “Lottery” is executed in the internal control device when a game ball wins at the symbol start opening, and the symbol displayed on the symbol display device is changed for a predetermined time, and “Lottery” As a result, if a “big hit” occurs, a preset “hit symbol” (for example, “2, 2, 2”) is displayed on the symbol display device, while a “big hit state” is generated, It is known to open a winning opening intermittently a predetermined number of times. Also, in such a symbol matching type pachinko machine, when a “special jackpot symbol” (for example, “7, 7, 7”) set in advance as a result of “lottery” is displayed, In some cases, the “high probability state” is generated after the “state” is generated, thereby increasing the occurrence probability of the “big hit” in the “lottery”.

  In the above-described symbol matching type pachinko machine, it is preferable to display various information related to the game (especially information related to the occurrence of “big hit”) to the player. Therefore, in the conventional pattern matching type pachinko machines, display means consisting of bendable electronic paper is provided on the curved surface of the machine base, and various information related to the game is displayed using the display means. There exists what was comprised so that it might do (patent document 1). There is also a method for displaying various information related to a game by using a data storage device provided in the gaming machine (Patent Document 2).

JP 2004-160189 A JP 2006-136467 A

  However, in the method in which the display means made of electronic paper is provided on the curved surface portion of the machine base, the display contents are remarkably limited, so that it is difficult to display detailed information related to the game without omission. On the other hand, the method of installing a data storage device in the gaming machine is uneconomical because the data storage device must be provided separately, and the connection between the data storage device and the gaming machine is limited to a certain degree of simplicity. For this reason, it is difficult to display detailed information related to the game without omission, as in the method of providing the display means including electronic paper.

  The object of the present invention is to solve the problems of the above-mentioned pattern matching type pachinko machines and to display detailed information related to the game (especially information related to the occurrence of “big hit”) without omission. It is to provide a high-performance gaming machine.

Among the present inventions, the invention described in claim 1 is such that the first display device having the liquid crystal screen is provided on the game board surface, and the game ball launched on the game board surface wins the symbol start opening. If the symbol displayed on the first display device is fluctuated and lottery is executed in the built-in control device, and the jackpot occurs as a result of the lottery, A gaming machine that displays a jackpot symbol on the first display device after the end of the change, and causes a special gaming state in which a winning device provided on the game board surface is intermittently repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times , other than the game board surface A second display device having a liquid crystal screen is provided in the portion, and a display changeover switch for displaying the display content of the second display device on the first display device is provided. Display device The symbols are the display changeover switch in the variation operated Te, wait message indicating that the operation is invalid is characterized in that displayed on the second display device.

  The invention described in claim 2 is the invention described in claim 1, wherein a launching device for launching a game ball onto the game board surface and a game ball supplied to the launch device are provided below the game board surface. A supply tray for storage is provided, and a second display device is provided in a flat portion on the upper side of the supply tray.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a front door is provided on the front surface of the game board surface so as to be able to open one side, and a second display device is provided on an upper portion of the front door. It is characterized by being.

The invention described in claim 4 is the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the display content of the second display device is the display history of the jackpot symbol, the display of the jackpot symbol It is characterized by including the fluctuation mode.

In the gaming machine according to claim 1, since the second display device having a liquid crystal screen is provided in a portion other than the game board surface, the second display device is used to provide detailed information related to the game. Information can be displayed without omission.
Further, the player can visually recognize the information in a more easily viewable manner by operating the display changeover switch to display information related to the game on the first display device.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 2, since the second display device is provided on the flat portion on the upper side of the supply tray, a very large amount of information related to the game is displayed so that the player can easily see it. be able to.

  In the gaming machine according to the third aspect, since the second display device is provided at the upper part of the front door, it is easy for the player and those who move in the pachinko hall to see a great deal of information related to the game. Can be displayed.

The gaming machine according to claim 4 displays, on the second display device, information that is highly valuable to the player, such as the display history of the jackpot symbol, and the variation mode of the symbol until the jackpot symbol is displayed. It is highly promising and can keep the player's willingness to play for a long time.

Hereinafter, a pachinko machine that is an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail according to the order of the following table of contents based on the drawings.
(1) Structure of the pachinko machine of the embodiment (2) Control mechanism of the pachinko machine of the embodiment (3) Operation contents of the pachinko machine of the embodiment (4) Description of the characteristic part of the pachinko machine of the embodiment (5) Embodiment Effect of the Pachinko Machine (6) Description of Modification of the Present Invention

(1) Structure of Pachinko Machine of Example FIG. 1 shows the front of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present invention. A game board 51 is installed on the front of the pachinko machine 1, and the game board 51 is shown in FIG. A front door 53 fitted with a glass plate is installed in front of the door so as to be able to open one side. In addition, a substantially circular game area 2 is provided slightly above the center of the game board 51. On the other hand, a supply tray 3 and a storage tray 4 are connected vertically below the game area 2, and a speaker 5 is installed above the storage tray 4. Furthermore, a launching device 52 for launching a game ball into the game area 2 is built in on the right side of the supply tray 3, and a launching handle 6 for operating the launching device projects on the right side of the storage tray 4. It is installed.

  A first display device 8 is provided at the upper center of the game area 2. The first display device 8 has a liquid crystal screen formed by a liquid crystal plate, and a single digit number or the like is displayed on each of the left display portion 10, the right display portion 11, and the middle display portion 12 of the liquid crystal screen. A predetermined type of “decorative symbol” (so-called demo symbol) such as one-letter alphabet (for example, “0” to “9”, “A” to “E”) can be displayed. Further, the first display device 8 has a predetermined type of “special symbol” made up of numerals and various color marks on the lower left and right sides of the liquid crystal screen, which is extremely small compared to the “decorative symbol” (for example, the area ratio is small). It can be displayed (to be 1/50).

  In addition, a normal symbol display 17 formed of a 7-segment LED plate is provided on the upper side of the first display device 8, and a predetermined type of “normal symbol such as a single digit number or symbol is provided on the LED plate. "Can be displayed. On the other hand, below the first display device 8, there is provided an ordinary electric accessory 13 which is a symbol start port, and the upper door members 9, 9 are opened and closed. A left gate 14 and a right gate 15 are provided on the left and right of the ordinary electric accessory 13, respectively, and a large winning opening 16 that is a winning device is installed below the ordinary electric accessory 13. Yes. The big winning opening 16 is configured such that the door is opened by the built-in operating device 30 with the lower edge as an axis. Note that memory lamps 18, 18,... For storing a prize for the ordinary electric accessory 13 during fluctuation of the “decorative symbol” and the “special symbol” are provided below the first display device 8. In addition to the above-mentioned members, the game area 2 is provided with side lamps 19, 19, electric lamps 20, 20,..., Various winning holes, windmills, and many obstacle nails. In addition, a winning detection device 29 for detecting a winning of a game ball is provided inside each winning device such as the ordinary electric accessory 13.

  On the other hand, FIG. 2 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 1, and a main control board 21 that controls the operation content of the pachinko machine 1 is installed slightly below the center of the pachinko machine 1. Further, a symbol control board 22 for controlling display contents of the first display device 8 is installed above the main control board 21. Further, on the right side of the main control board 21, a light emission control board 23 for controlling the light emission of the light emitting members such as the side lamps 19, 19 and the electric lamps 20, 20,. A sound effect control board 24 for controlling the content of the sound effect is provided. A sub-integrated board 43 for integrating and controlling the design control board 22, the light emission control board 23, and the sound effect control board 24 is installed below the design control board 22. In addition, a gaming ball payout device 25 for paying out prize balls and rental balls is installed above the light emission control board 23 and the sound effect control board 24.

(2) Control mechanism of the pachinko machine of the embodiment FIG. 3 shows a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1. The main control board 21 includes a main CPU 26, storage means such as a ROM 27 and a RAM 31, a timer 41, and the like. It is connected with the apparatus 29, the operating device 30 for opening and closing the special winning opening 16, the game ball payout device 25, and the like. The main control board 21 is connected to the symbol control board 22, the light emission control board 23, which is an operation control board, and the sound effect control board 24 through a sub-integrated board 43.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 21 has an a counter for determining the “winning” of the normal symbol, a b counter for determining the “missing symbol” of the normal symbol, and a random number for determining the occurrence of the “big hit”. C counter (big hit determination counter) which is a generating means, d counter for selecting an initial value of the big hit determination counter, and “special symbol” which is finally displayed on the first display device 8 when “lottery” becomes “out” E and f counters for determining “definite display special symbol” that is “h” (hit type determination counter) for determining whether the generated “big hit” is “specific big hit” or “non-specific big hit”, P and q counters for determining “special symbols” to be displayed on the liquid crystal screen of the first display device 8 when “non-specific jackpot” occurs; r to determine the "special pattern" to be displayed on the LCD screen of the display device 8, the loop counter s counter or the like is incorporated.

  Each loop counter counts a loop while adding one by one within a very short time (1 interrupt 2.000 ms) according to a predetermined rule from the time of power-on (the maximum value is followed by the minimum value) The a counter is between 0 and 99 (100 types), the b counter is between 0 and 1 (2 types), and the c and d counters are 0 to 700 (100 types). 701)). The pachinko machine is designed to execute the main program in one interrupt, but the d counter is the difference between the time of one interrupt and the time required to execute the main program (residual time). ), The loop is counted while adding one by one (returns to the minimum value next to the maximum value). When the remaining time is shorter than the predetermined time, the d counter does not execute the loop count. Then, after the c counter once loop-counts between 0 and 700, the next loop count is executed from the value of the d counter when the loop count is performed once. On the other hand, the e and f counters loop count between 0 and 7 (8 ways), respectively, and the p to s counter counts loops between 0 and 7 (8 ways), respectively. It is like that.

  Further, in the ROM 27 of the main control board 21, a “special symbol” corresponding to the values of the e and f counters as shown in FIG. “Special display symbol”) ”,“ Special symbol ”corresponding to the numerical values of the p and q counters as shown in FIG. 6 (“ Definite display special symbol ”), and“ Special symbol corresponding to the numerical values of the r and s counters as shown in FIG. "(" Definite display special symbol ")" and the like are stored.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the sub-integrated board 43 has a CPU 45, storage means such as a ROM 48 and a RAM 49, and the integrated CPU 45 is connected to the main CPU 26 and the symbol control board of the main control board 21 via the interface 47. 22 is connected to the symbol display CPU 32, the light emission CPU 35 of the light emission control board 23, and the sound effect CPU 38 of the sound effect control board 24.

  Further, on the sub-integrated board 43, as shown in FIG. 8, j, k, l counters for determining “decorative symbols” (hereinafter referred to as “determined display ornamental symbols”) to be finally displayed on the first display device 8; A loop counter such as an n counter that determines the “decorative symbol” that is finally displayed on the first display device 8 when the “specific jackpot” occurs is incorporated.

  Each loop counter counts a loop while adding one by one within a very short time (1 interrupt 2.000 ms) according to a predetermined rule from the time of power-on (the maximum value is followed by the minimum value) The n counter counts between 0 and 2 (3 ways), and the j counter counts between 0 and 14 (15 ways). In addition, the k counter counts the loop between 0 and 14 (15 ways) while incrementing by 1 each time the value of the j counter changes from 14 to 0 (that is, within 15 interrupts). ing. Further, the l counter counts loops between 0 and 14 (15 ways) by adding 1 each time the k counter is changed from 14 to 0 (that is, within 225 interrupts). .

  Further, the ROM 48 of the sub-integrated board 43 corresponds to the “decorative symbols” (“determined display ornamental symbols”) corresponding to the numerical values of the j, k, l counter as shown in FIG. 9 and the numerical values of the n counter as shown in FIG. “Decoration design” (“definite display decoration design”) and the like are stored.

  On the other hand, the symbol control board 22 has a symbol display CPU 32, a storage means 33 such as a ROM or a RAM, and the like as shown in FIG. The symbol display CPU 32 is connected to the first display device 8, the CPU 45 of the sub-integrated substrate 43, and the like via the interface 34.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the symbol control board 22 has a u-counter that determines a variation mode of the “decorative symbol” that is variably displayed on the first display device 8 when the “big hit” occurs, and the first display device 8 when “off”. A loop counter such as a v-counter that determines the variation mode of the “decorative pattern” that is displayed in a variable manner is incorporated.

  Each loop counter counts a loop while adding one by one within a very short time (1 interrupt 2.000 ms) according to a predetermined rule from the time of power-on (the maximum value is followed by the minimum value) The u counter and the v counter both count loops between 0 and 199 (200 types).

  Further, in the storage means 33 of the symbol control board 22, the “symbol variation mode” (“symbol variation mode” at the time of “out-going”) corresponding to the value of the u counter as shown in FIG. 12, and the numerical value of the v counter as shown in FIG. “Symbol variation mode” (“symbol variation mode” at the time of occurrence of “big hit”) and the like are stored. The “design variation mode” is a so-called reach type.

  The light emission control board 23 includes a light emission CPU 35, storage means 36 such as ROM and RAM, and the like. The light emitting CPU 35 is connected to the light emitting members such as the side lamps 19, 19 and the electric lamps 20, 20..., The CPU 45 of the sub integrated substrate 43, and the like via the interface 37.

  In addition, the sound effect control board 24 has a sound effect CPU 38, storage means 39 such as ROM and RAM, and the like. The sound effect CPU 38 is connected to the speaker 5, the CPU 45 of the sub integrated substrate 43, and the like via the interface 40.

(3) Operational contents of the pachinko machine of the embodiment Hereinafter, the operational contents of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. When the launch handle 6 is rotated by a player or the like, a game ball is driven into the game area 2 by the launch device 52. Then, when the game balls that have been struck enter various winning holes (for example, when the game balls enter the inside through the upper opening of the ordinary electric accessory 13), a predetermined number of game balls are used as prize balls. Is paid out by the game ball payout device 25. In addition, when a game ball that has been driven into the game area 2 passes through the left gate 14 and the right gate 15, the “normal symbol” displayed on the normal symbol display 17 starts to change, and at the same time, passes. At the moment, the a counter acquires one numerical value from the numerical values that are loop-counted (acquires a random number). Further, it is determined what the acquired numerical value is, and when it is determined that the numerical value is a predetermined 10 numerical values, it is “win”, and in other cases (90), it is “out of”. (Hereinafter, the determination of whether or not it is “winning” is referred to as “winning determination”).

  As a result of the “hit determination”, when “hit” is determined, a predetermined “winning symbol” is displayed on the normal symbol display 17 after a predetermined time (for example, about 29 seconds) from the start of fluctuation of the “normal symbol”. (For example, “7”) is displayed, and the ordinary electric accessory 13 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 seconds) (the upper ends of the door members 9 and 9 are separated). It should be noted that the ordinary electric accessory 13 is capable of winning a game ball even when closed, although with a lower probability than when opened. When a game ball passes through the left gate 14 and the right gate 15 during the fluctuation of the “normal symbol” or during the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 13, a predetermined number ( For example, up to four) are stored.

  Then, when a game ball wins the open or closed ordinary electric accessory 13, the winning is detected by the winning detection device 29 built in the ordinary electric accessory 13, and “ A “winning detection signal” is transmitted. When the “winning detection signal” is transmitted to the main control board 21, the c to f, h, and p to s counters each acquire one numerical value from the values counted by the loop (acquire random numbers). ). Thereafter, the obtained numerical values are temporarily stored in the RAM 31 which is a storage means. The acquisition of numerical values by the c to f, h, and p to s counters is referred to as “lottery”. Among these “lotteries”, the acquisition of numerical values by the c-counter, which is a jackpot determination counter, is referred to as “big-lot lottery”, and the acquisition of numerical values by the h-counter, which is a jackpot type determination counter, is referred to as “probable variation lottery”.

  Then, in the “big hit lottery”, when the c counter obtains a predetermined “big hit random number” (for example, “7” or “357”), the “big hit” occurs, and a numerical value other than the “big hit random number” is set. When acquired, it becomes “out of”. Therefore, the occurrence probability of “big hit” in one “big hit lottery” is 2/701. Further, when the c counter acquires a predetermined “big hit random number” in the “big hit lottery” and the h counter acquires a predetermined “specific random number” (eg, “1”) in the “probable lottery”, A specific “hit”, that is, “specific jackpot” occurs. In addition, when the c counter has acquired a predetermined “big hit value” in the “big hit lottery”, but the “h counter” has acquired a “non-specific random number” different from the “specific random number” in the “probable lottery”, "Non-specific jackpot" that is different from "." Therefore, the probability that the generated “big hit” becomes the “specific big hit” is ½.

  Then, when “non-specific jackpot” occurs as a result of “big win lottery” and “probable random lottery”, a “special symbol” corresponding to the acquired numerical values of the p and q counters in “lottery” is called from ROM 27. . Therefore, when a “non-specific big hit” occurs, a combination of “3” or “7” and a circle mark of various colors is called from the ROM 27 as a “special symbol” (see FIG. 6). In addition, when “special jackpot” occurs as a result of “big hit lottery” and “probable variation lottery”, a “special symbol” corresponding to the acquired numerical values of the r and s counters in “lottery” is called from ROM 27. Therefore, when a “special jackpot” occurs, a combination of “3” or “7” and “red circle” or “blue circle” is called from the ROM 27 as the “special symbol” (see FIG. 7). Thereafter, a “primary command” including the contents of the called “special symbol” is transmitted from the main control board 21 to the sub integrated board 43.

  On the other hand, if the result of “Large Winning Lottery” is “Lost”, a “special symbol” corresponding to the acquired values of the e and f counters in “Lottery” is called from the ROM 27. Therefore, when the result of “Large lottery” is “out of place”, as a “special design”, combinations of numbers other than “3” and “7” and circle marks of various colors, It is called from the ROM 27 (see FIG. 6). Thereafter, a “primary command” including the contents of the called “special symbol” is transmitted from the main control board 21 to the sub integrated board 43.

  When receiving the “primary command”, the sub integrated board 43 temporarily stores the contents in the RAM 49. Furthermore, it recognizes whether “non-specific jackpot” or “special jackpot” has occurred according to the contents of “special symbol” included in “primary command” (that is, “special command” included in “primary command”). When the content of the symbol is a combination of “3” or “7” and a circle mark of various colors, it is recognized that “non-specific jackpot” has occurred, and the “primary command” includes “ When the special symbol content is a combination of “3” or “7” and “red circle” or “blue circle”, it is recognized that a “special jackpot” has occurred and is included in the “primary command” When the content of the “special symbol” is a combination of a symbol symbol other than “3” and “7” and a circle mark of various colors, it is recognized as “displaced”). In addition, each of the j, k, and l counters, which are decorative symbol determination counters, acquires one numerical value from among the numerical values that are loop-counted (acquires a random number). Then, “decorative symbols” (see FIG. 9) corresponding to those acquired numerical values are called from the ROM 48 of the storage means. Thereafter, a “symbol display command” including the contents of the “decorative symbol” called from the ROM 48 and the “special symbol” included in the “primary command” is transferred from the sub-integrated board 43 to the symbol control board 22. Sent.

  In the sub-integrated board 43, when it is recognized that “non-specific jackpot” has occurred according to the contents of the “special symbol” included in the “primary command”, the “decorative symbol” to be determined and displayed is determined. Only the j counter among the j to l counters acquires one numerical value from among the numerical values being loop counted (acquires a random number). When the acquired numerical value of the j counter is any one of “3”, “5”, and “7”, “1” is added to the acquired numerical value of the j counter, and the added numerical value is j Recognized as a counter value. Then, a “decorative symbol” (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the acquired numerical value is called from the ROM 48 of the storage means, and a “symbol display command” including the contents of the called “decorative symbol” is created.

  On the other hand, in the sub-integrated board 43, when it is recognized that the “special jackpot” has occurred due to the content of the “special symbol” included in the “primary command”, the n counter counts the numerical value of the loop count. One numerical value is acquired from inside (random number is acquired). Then, a “decorative symbol” (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the acquired numerical value is called from the ROM 48 of the storage means, and a “symbol display command” including the contents of the called “decorative symbol” is sub-integrated board 43. To the symbol control board 22.

  When receiving the “symbol display command”, the symbol control board 22 determines whether “non-specific jackpot” or “special jackpot” has occurred depending on the contents of the “special symbol” included in the “symbol display command”. recognize. Then, when it is determined that “non-specific jackpot” or “specific jackpot” has occurred, the “decorative symbols” displayed on the display parts 10 to 12 are displayed in a predetermined manner for a predetermined time (for example, 50 seconds). ) Only fluctuate. In addition, the variation of the “decorative pattern” is to display “a moving image in which a single-digit number or single-letter alphabet scrolls up and down or left and right to switch to another single number or alphabet or the like” in each display area 10 to 12. Is done by. Further, when it is recognized that “non-special jackpot” or “special jackpot” has occurred, the u counter acquires one numerical value from among the numerical values counted by the loop (acquires a random number). Then, the “design variation mode” (see FIG. 12) corresponding to the acquired numerical value is called from the storage means 33, and the “decoration design” is varied for a predetermined time by the called “design variation mode”.

  In addition, when the symbol control board 22 that has received the “symbol display command” determines that the “non-specific big hit” has occurred, each display of the first display device 8 is displayed after the above-described fluctuation display for a predetermined time. The “decorative display” “decoration display” corresponding to the acquired value of the j counter included in the “design display command” is displayed in the parts 10 to 12. Therefore, “non-specific jackpot decorative symbols” (for example, “2, 2, 2”), which are the same symbol combinations, are displayed on the display portions 10 to 12.

  In addition, when the symbol control board 22 that has received the “symbol display command” determines that the “special jackpot” has occurred, each display part of the first display device 8 is displayed after the above-described variation display for a predetermined time. The “decorative display” “decorative display” corresponding to the acquired value of the n counter included in the “design display command” is displayed at 10 to 12. Accordingly, “specific jackpot decoration symbols” (for example, “5, 5, 5”), which are the same symbol combinations, are displayed on the display parts 10 to 12 (“non-specific jackpot decoration symbols”) Including “special jackpot decorations” and “hit decorations”).

  On the other hand, when the symbol control board 22 determines that the received “symbol display command” is “out of”, the display parts 10 to 10 of the first display device 8 are displayed after the above-described variation display for a predetermined time. 12 displays a “decorative symbol” corresponding to each acquired value of the j, k, l counter included in the “symbol display command”, thereby different from the “hit ornament symbol” (for example, “ 1, 2, 3 "). It should be noted that even when the j, k, l counters accidentally acquire the same numerical value, control is performed so that the “hit decoration symbol” is not displayed. If the j counter and the k counter acquire the same random number when it is recognized that they are “out of”, the same “decorative pattern” is displayed on the right display portion 10 and the left display portion 12 of the first display device 8. "Is displayed, which is a so-called" reach display ". In such a case, the v counter acquires one numerical value from the numerical values that are loop-counted (acquires a random number). Then, the “design variation mode” (see FIG. 13) corresponding to the acquired numerical value is called from the storage means 33, and the “decoration design” is varied for a predetermined time by the called “design variation mode”. In addition, when “reach display” is not performed, it corresponds to each acquired value of the j, k, l counter included in the “symbol display command” after a predetermined time (for example, after 7 seconds) from the start of the symbol variation. The “decorative symbols” are displayed on the display parts 10 to 12 of the first display device 8. When “non-specific jackpot” or “specific jackpot” occurs, “reach display” is always displayed.

  When the symbol control board 22 receives the “symbol display command”, the symbol control board 22 changes the “special symbol” displayed on the lower left and right sides of the first display device 8 in a predetermined manner, and then the first display device 8. The “special symbol” included in the “symbol display command” is displayed (determined and displayed) at the lower left and right of. Therefore, when “non-specific jackpot” occurs as a result of “lottery”, a combination of “3” or “7” and various colored circle marks is located below the left and right sides of the first display device 8. When a “special jackpot” is displayed, a combination of “3” or “7” and “red circle” or “blue circle” (hereinafter referred to as “special jackpot special symbol”) is displayed on the first display device. 8 is displayed on the lower left and right, and when it is “out of”, a combination of a number pattern other than “3” and “7” and a circle mark of various colors is displayed on the first display device 8. It is displayed below the left and right. Note that the variation of the “special symbol” is performed by displaying “moving images in which the special symbols are sequentially switched in a certain order” on the lower left and right sides of the first display device 8. In addition, when the game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 13 while the “special symbol” is changing or during the “hit state” described later, a predetermined number (“start memory”) for changing the “special symbol” later ( For example, up to four) are stored, and the memory lamps 18, 18,.

  When the “big hit special symbol” and the “big hit decorative symbol” are confirmed and displayed on the display parts 10 to 12 of the symbol display device, the “special game state” which is advantageous for the player is “big hit state”. Occurs and the grand prize opening 16 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, about 25 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls are detected. Then, the opening of the big winning opening 16 is repeated a predetermined number of times intermittently until the predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of game balls are detected. Therefore, when the “hit state” occurs, the player can acquire many prize balls in a short period of time with a very high probability.

  As a result of the “lottery”, when the “special jackpot” is generated and the “special jackpot special symbol” is displayed on the lower left and right sides of the first display device 8, A “high probability state” that is “one specific gaming state” occurs. In the “high probability state”, it was determined that the random number acquired by the a counter was 97 predetermined numerical values (for example, “3” to “99”) in the “winning determination” of the “normal symbol”. In this case, it is “winning”. For this reason, the occurrence probability of “winning” increases to 97/100. Accordingly, the ordinary electric accessory 13 is frequently opened, and the game balls are awarded to the ordinary electric accessory 13 at a high frequency. Therefore, the number of fluctuations of the “special symbol” and the “decorative symbol” also increases. Further, in the “high probability state”, when the c counter acquires 15 predetermined numerical values at the time of “big hit lottery”, it is determined as “big hit”. For this reason, the occurrence probability of “big hit” increases to 15/701. In addition, in the “high probability state”, the average value of the variation time of “special symbol” and “decorative symbol” is shortened, and the number of variations of “special symbol” and “decorative symbol” per unit time is also increased. Therefore, during the occurrence of the “high probability state”, the player can acquire many prize balls, consumes almost no game balls, and again wins a “hit” with a very high probability in a short period of time. Can be born. In addition, when the “non-specific big hit” occurs in the “high probability state” and the “big hit state” occurs, the “high probability state” ends.

(4) Description of Characteristic Parts of Pachinko Machine of Example FIG. 14 shows a state in which the supply tray 3 is viewed from above, and a second display device 7 is provided in the upper part on the front side of the supply tray 3. It has been. The second display device 7 has a liquid crystal screen 46 formed of a liquid crystal plate, and can display numbers, characters, various moving images, and the like on the liquid crystal screen 46.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the second display device 7 is connected to the symbol display CPU 32 via the interface 34. Further, the storage means 33 of the symbol control board 22 is provided with a second display device storage area. In the second display device storage area, as shown in FIG. The “hit-decoration symbol” displayed when it occurs and the “symbol variation mode” when the “hit-decoration symbol” is displayed are stored in association with the number of occurrences of the jackpot. In the second display device storage area, an error message displayed when the pachinko machine 1 generates an error, a wait message displayed when the operation of the display changeover switch 44 is invalid, and the manufacturer of the pachinko machine 1 are displayed. Are also stored, display data of the pachinko machine 1 setting (probability of winning, number of prize balls at the time of winning), and the like.

  In response to a command from the symbol display CPU 32, the second display device 7 causes the “big hit” occurrence seven times before as shown in FIG. 16 on the liquid crystal screen 46 based on the information stored in the storage means 33 of the symbol control board 22. From the first to the last occurrence of the “big hit”, and the “pattern variation mode” (that is, the so-called reach type) when the “big hit decorative symbol” is displayed, The information is displayed in association with each other (hereinafter, the “hit jackpot symbol” and “symbol variation mode” displayed on the second display device 7 are referred to as “hit jackpot related information”). Then, every time a “big hit” occurs, the displayed “big hit related information” is updated.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14, on the right side of the second display device 7, a display changeover switch 44 for displaying the display contents of the second display device 7 on the first display device 8 is provided so as to be able to be pushed. . The display changeover switch 44 is connected to the integrated CPU 45 through the interface 47 as shown in FIG.

  When the display changeover switch 44 is pushed, a “display changeover program” as shown in FIG. In such a “display switching program”, it is first determined in step (hereinafter simply indicated by S) 1 whether or not it is a “hit state”. If “NO” is determined, “ It is determined whether or not “special symbol” or “decorative symbol” is changing.

  If “NO” is determined in S <b> 2, S <b> 3 is executed, and a display switching operation for displaying the display content of the second display device 7 on the first display device 8 is executed. That is, in S3, the “big hit symbol” at the time of occurrence of the “big hit” from the big hit seven times before to the previous time from the second display device storage area of the storage means 33 on the symbol control board 22 in accordance with a command from the integrated CPU 45. And “symbol variation mode” is called, and those “big hit related information” are displayed on the liquid crystal screen of the first display device 8. Note that the “hit-related information” displayed on the first display device 8 is an enlargement of the “hit-related information” displayed on the second display device 7 (see FIG. 16).

  On the other hand, when “YES” is determined in S1 or S2 (that is, when “big hit state” is occurring or “special symbol” or “decorative symbol” is changing), in S4, the display changeover switch A wait message indicating that the operation 44 is invalid is displayed on the second display device 7. That is, in response to a command from the integrated CPU 45, the symbol message is called from the storage area for the second display device of the storage means 33 on the symbol control board 22, and the wait message is displayed on the second display device 7. As a result, a message such as “Please wait for a while” is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 46 of the second display device 7.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 1, when an operation error occurs in the main control board 21, the design control board 22, the light emission control board 23, the sound effect control board 24, the game ball payout device 25, etc., the In response to the command, the symbol control board 22 calls an error message from the storage area for the second display device of the storage means 33 and displays the error message on the first display device 7. As a result, a message such as “Please call an attendant” is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 46 of the second display device 7.

(5) Effect of Pachinko Machine of Example 1 The pachinko machine 1 is provided with the second display device 7 having the liquid crystal screen 46 in the portion other than the board surface of the game board 51 as described above. Using the display device 7, detailed information related to the game can be displayed without omission.

  Further, since the pachinko machine 1 is provided with the second display device 7 in a flat portion on the upper front side of the supply tray 3, it is possible to display a large amount of information related to the game so that the player can easily see it. it can.

  Further, since the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a display changeover switch 44 for displaying the display content of the second display device 7 on the first display device 8, the player operates the display changeover switch 44 to play the game. By displaying the information related to the information on the first display device 8, the information can be visually recognized in an easier-to-see manner.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 causes a “non-specific jackpot state” and a “specific game state” to occur according to the type of the “jackpot symbol”, and the display content of the second display device 7 is “big jackpot”. The display history of symbols (ie, the “big hit symbol” from the 7th previous “big hit” occurrence to the previous “big hit” occurrence), the variation pattern of the symbols (ie reach reach) Information that is highly valuable to the player (ie, the type) (that is, the player can display the “bonus-related information” displayed on the second display device 7 (from the occurrence of the “bonus” 7 times before the previous occurrence). Knowing the trend of the “lottery” operation of gaming machines by knowing the “big hit symbol” until the occurrence of the “big hit” and the variation pattern of the symbols until the display of each “big hit symbol” Kill). Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 has a very high preference and can keep a player's gaming motivation high for a long period of time.

(6) Description of Modifications of the Present Invention The configuration of the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the aspect of the above embodiment, and the first display device, second display device, display changeover switch, symbol The configuration of the shape, structure, etc. of the start port, main control board, sub-integrated board, symbol control board, symbol display device, special prize opening, etc. can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, the installation site of the second display device is not limited to the flat portion on the upper side of the supply tray as in the above embodiment, but can be changed to another portion. In addition, when the installation site of the second display device is a flat portion on the upper side of the supply tray, as described above, the information displayed on the second display device is easy to see for the player. There is a merit.

  In addition, the information displayed on the second display device is not limited to the display history of the “big hit symbol” or the variation pattern of the symbols up to the display of the “big hit symbol”, but other information related to the game It is also possible to display on two display devices.

  On the other hand, the installation location of the display changeover switch is not limited to the right side of the second display device as in the above embodiment, but can be changed to other parts such as the front part of the supply tray. Further, the structure of the display changeover switch is not limited to a structure that allows a push operation as in the above-described embodiment, and can be changed to a lever that slides left and right or back and forth.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the content displayed on the second display device stored in the storage means of the symbol control board as in the above embodiment, but the storage means of the sub-integrated board, etc. It is also possible to change to another storage means that stores the content to be displayed on the second display device. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is limited to the one in which the control means for controlling the display content of the first display device and the control device for controlling the display content of the second display device are the same as in the above embodiment. Instead, the display contents of the two display devices can be controlled by the two control devices. If the display content of the first display device and the display content of the second display device are controlled by the same control device as in the above embodiment, the display content of the second display device There is an advantage that the control for displaying the image on the first display device becomes easy.

  In addition, the installation site of the second display device is not limited to the flat portion on the front upper side of the supply tray as in the above-described embodiment. As shown in FIG. 18, the upper portion of the front door 53 (for example, the upper end of the front door 53). It is also possible to provide the second display device 55 in the electric lamp 54 provided at the time. When such a configuration is adopted, it is possible to display information related to the game so that it can be easily viewed not only by the player but also by the person moving in the pachinko hall. In addition, as shown in FIG. 18, the second display device 55 is provided by providing the second display device 55 in the electric lamp 54 provided at the upper end of the front door 53 so that the right side is larger than the center. Not only exhibits a display function of game information, but also contributes to the decoration (electric decoration) of the gaming machine and the improvement of the taste.

  On the other hand, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the one in which the symbol control board, the light emission control board, and the sound effect control board are integrated and controlled by the sub-integrated board as in the above embodiment, but the symbol control by the main control board. It is also possible to change the board, the light emission control board, and the sound effect control board to one that is integrated and controlled.

  In addition, the process for displaying the display content of the second display device on the first display device in the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the process based on the “display switching program” shown in the above embodiment, It is also possible to change to processing based on other methods or programs.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied not only to the first type of pachinko machine as in the above embodiment, but also to other gaming machines such as a third type of pachinko machine or a slot machine.

  Since the gaming machine of the present invention exhibits excellent effects as described above, it can be suitably used as various gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control mechanism of a pachinko machine. It is a table | surface which shows the counter incorporated in the main control board. It is a table | surface which shows the "special symbol" corresponding to the numerical value of e and f counter. It is a table | surface which shows the "special symbol" corresponding to the numerical value of p and q counter. It is a table | surface which shows the "special symbol" corresponding to the numerical value of r and s counter. It is a table | surface which shows the counter incorporated in the sub integration board | substrate. It is a table | surface which shows the "decoration pattern" corresponding to the numerical value of a j, k, l counter. It is a table | surface which shows the "decoration pattern" corresponding to the numerical value of n counter. It is a table | surface which shows the counter incorporated in the symbol control board. It is a table | surface which shows the "symbol fluctuation aspect" corresponding to the numerical value of u counter. It is a table | surface which shows the "symbol fluctuation aspect" corresponding to the numerical value of v counter. It is a top view of a supply tray. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the "hit hit information" is memorize | stored in the memory | storage area for 2nd display apparatuses in the memory | storage means of a symbol control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that "big hit related information" is displayed on the 2nd display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a "display switching program." It is a front view of the example of a change of a gaming machine.

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1 .. Pachinko machine, 7 .. Second display device (second display device), 8 .. First display device (first display device), 13 .. Ordinary electric accessory (design start port), 16. · Large winning mouth (winning device), 21 ·· Main control board, 44 ·· Display changeover switch, 46 ·· Liquid crystal screen, 51 ·· Game board, 52 ·· Launch device.

Claims (4)

A first display device having a liquid crystal screen is provided on the game board surface, and when a game ball launched on the game board surface wins the symbol start opening, it is displayed on the symbol displayed on the first display device. When the symbol is changed and the lottery is executed in the built-in control device, and the jackpot is generated as a result of the lottery, the jackpot symbol is displayed on the first display device after the symbol change is completed, A gaming machine that causes a special gaming state in which a winning device provided on a gaming board surface is repeatedly and repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times ,
A portion other than the game board surface is provided with a second display device having a liquid crystal screen, and a display changeover switch is provided for causing the display content of the second display device to be displayed on the first display device. ,
When the display changeover switch is operated while the symbol is changing in the first display device, a wait message indicating that the operation is invalid is displayed on the second display device .   A launching device for launching a game ball onto the game board surface and a supply tray for storing game balls to be supplied to the launching device are provided below the game board surface. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a second display device is provided at the main part.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a front door is provided on the front surface of the game board surface so that the front door can be opened in one direction, and a second display device is provided on an upper portion of the front door. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the display content of the second display device includes a display history of jackpot symbols and a pattern variation mode up to display of jackpot symbols.

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